Belong at Birmingham - Eating out
Missing the great taste of home? This guide features top restaurant and supermarket recommendations from Belong at Birmingham students, covering a variety of cultural cuisines from Caribbean to Middle Eastern. Whether you're after a quick bite or a sit-down meal, you're sure to find something to suit your budget, location, and dietary preferences. Explore the city’s flavours without breaking the bank.
Cultural cuisines
Cultural cuisines
|
Name |
Location |
Review
(Out of 5) |
Price |
Halal |
Vegetarian |
|
(Caribbean) |
Victoria House 126 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AP |
4 |
££-£££ |
No |
Yes |
|
(Ethiopian) |
32 Bristol Street, Birmingham B5 7AA |
4.5 |
££-£££ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
(African) |
359 Ladypool Road, Birmingham B12 8LA |
4 |
££-£££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Mode Nigerian Restaurant and Bar (Nigerian) |
163 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 8UQ |
4.8 |
£ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
(Nigerian) |
Kitchen 16, A1-A3, Express Business Centre, Miller St, Birmingham B6 4NG |
4.5 |
£ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
(Nigerian) |
461 Bearwood Rd, Bearwood, Birmingham, Smethwick B66 4DH |
4.1 |
£ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Christopher’s Lounge (Caribbean) |
23 Aston Rd N, Birmingham B6 4DT |
4 |
££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
(Caribbean) |
57 Grosvenor Street West, Birmingham B16 8HJ
|
4 |
££ - £££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Devon House Jamaican Restaurant & Bar (Jamaican) |
16 Hall St, Birmingham B18 6BS |
4 |
££-£££ |
No |
No |
|
(Caribbean) |
141 Monyhull Hall Rd, King’s Nortorn, B30 3QG |
4 |
££ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
(Caribbean) |
144 Potters Lane, Aston, B6 4UU |
4.5 |
££ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
(Nigerian) |
208 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham B44 8JP |
4.6 |
££ |
Yes |
No |
|
Blue Marlin (Jamaican) |
26 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0RX |
4.5 |
££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Blue Marlin (Jamaican) |
448 Birchfield Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 3JG (fave branch) |
4.6 |
££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
(Caribbean) |
10 Brindley Place, Oozels Square, B1 2JB |
4.8 |
£££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
(Caribbean) |
81-91 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BL |
4.8 |
£££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Ah Ya So Nice |
292 Fox Hollies Road, Birmingham B27 7PT |
4.7 |
££ |
Yes |
Yes |
Various cuisines
Various cuisines
|
Name |
Location |
Review
(Out of 5) |
Price |
Halal |
Vegetarian |
|
(Indian and Takeaway) |
18-620 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6BQ |
4.3 |
££ |
N/A |
Yes |
|
Al Bayat (Brunch) |
26 Waterfront Walk, Birmingham B1 1SR |
4.4 |
££ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
626 Bristol Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham,B29 6BQ |
4.4 |
££ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
|
Tabule Kitchen (Moroccan and Lebanese) |
18 St Mary’s Row, Birmingham, B13 8JG |
4.3 |
£ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
(Middle Eastern) |
388 Stratford Road, Birmingham B11 4AB |
4.5 |
£ |
Yes |
Yes |
|
(Pan Asian) |
18 Barwick Street, Birmingham B3 2NT |
4 |
££ |
No |
Yes |
Market stalls
Market stalls
Mr Khan's Authentic Jamaican Food Store, 363 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HB – This is a personal favourite, ideal for purchasing authentic Caribbean (mostly Jamaican) snacks and drinks, ground provisions and grocery items
MoJam Afro Caribbean Grocery, 590 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BW - Authentic Caribbean food supplies, mostly Jamaican grocery items
Bullring Indoor Market, 50 Edgbaston Street, Birmingham B5 4RQ - Ideal for purchasing fresh meat and fish from local butchers, including saltfish and smoked herring (each for under £8)
Bullring Open Market, 5BB Edgbaston Street - Great for sourcing ‘hard food’ or ground provisions, including; plantains, green bananas, dasheen and yam
A bowl of ramen
A rice dish and chicken and chips
A selection of cocktails
Steak with garlic butter and tomatoes
A burger and a jacket potato with tuna and sweetcorn
It’s important tips on this page are updated regularly so if you have any feedback, let us know belongatbham@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
These are recommendations from our students, we hope they meet expectations, however, University of Birmingham cannot guarantee or take responsibility for any poor experiences.