Alam International in Dudley

Nice curry friendly luvly place

Oh dear first time ordering a takeaway from Alam and will definitely be my last, was looking forward to this after reading reviews, guy on front desk was friendly and assured me they had been in the business 35 years. Crikey it was awful, Luke warm, chips tasted like they had been warmed up in microwave, poppadoms tasted like damp cardboard, the dip tasted like jabba the huts bath water the whole meal was bland and tikka masala was so red and tasteless, £40 down the drain, most of it went in the bin. I only waited 10 minutes, all pre-warmed. So disappointed it was awful, really bad. This is an honest review, if you want quality and taste, do not go here.Worst curry I’ve ever had.☹️

Best Indian restaurant we have tried as a family! No doubt about it 10/10 and the staff are very welcoming and friendly and we’re all up for a chat. Thankyou very much for a lovely night and we will see you very soon !

Lovely curry house. Had drinks starters and mains. All food was fresh and hot. When we finished we got given some sliced oranges that were lovely and fresh. The staff are very accommodating and very friendly. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic meal for two on a Thursday evening. Very tasty and great service at a reasonable price. What more could you ask for.

Tried this restaurant for the first time yesterday, have to say was impressed. The food was piping hot and presented well, staff very pleasant. The naans were smaller than we've had at other restaurants but very nice. If you drink cola and like it cold then ask for a refrigerated one or lots of ice. Special deals on Sunday and Thursday evenings good value at £15.95 for pappadom, minted yogurt, starter, main course with rice or naan bread, followed by coffee or tea. Easy parking on car park close to restaurant.

The wife and I had a pleasant meal here a couple of Friday nights ago. It's been a very long time since we last ate here but for no reason other than we like to try new places. The staff are very friendly and helpful perhaps a little pushy but pleasant enough. There was nothing wrong with the food although it could have been a hotter in temperature, especially the onion bhaji. That said they do provide a food warmer. The main courses were OK, I would have liked mine to have been a bit more flavoursome but others might possibly disagree. Drinks were OK but my wife would have liked a small bottle of prosecco given the chance. Regardless of whatever anyone thinks, it has been around a long time and appears to have an established customer base, especially for their midweek offer.

We as a party of 6, tried to visit here on Saturday night, and was told only takeaway available. This was at 11'o clock, when it states 11.30 on the Web. We have previously called to ask what's the latest time they expect dinners, to which we were told 9.30 if they have no customers. Think it's a confusing closing times, can't plan a night out.

The madras is 10/10. All the starters are bang on. The staff are very attentive. It's been in my village before I was born and is always a place I can guarantee to impress. A wall heath tradition. Get down for the deal Sunday and Thursday you won't be disappointed 👌

I've used the Alam for more than 40 years and have never been disappointed whether it is a meal for two or a party of 12. The food is good, the service is excellent, the atmosphere is perfect and the hygiene standards are 5☆. Everyone in the current team, whether in the kitchen or front of house, is fantastic. They are polite, cheerful, knowledgeable and patient with those who can't make up their mind. They also manage to cook meals to fit in with my special dietary requirements.

I just want to know who thought this would be good idea to put curry inside nan dough and fry it! Because it’s definitely one of the worst things that has ever touched my taste bud. Where do I start the dough isn’t cooked inside and outside it’s got very strong smell of oil. I’m sorry it’s not it. I give it a 3 because it was a quick collection and it was warm. I got free papadoms and chutneys which is great.

Outstanding in every possible way, can’t fault them even if I tried! We were greeted at the door, shown to our table, made comfortable and then had our drinks order taken. Once we’d had time to settle in and look at the menu, our food order was taken. Our food arrived quickly and the waiters were very friendly, respectful and professional. We had a good chat and a laugh/joke too. You literally just sit there, enjoy yourself and they do the rest! We weren't rushed, everything was at our pace and when we were ready. Now, I’m not really much of a tipper but I did on this occasion, as they really deserved/earned it! The food was probably the best I’ve ever tasted at a curry house, by far! For reference, we had starters, mains and of course Poppadoms. Prices are fair and portion sizes are decent, for this cost of living day and age… It shows how you’ve been going for so long! So keep up the good work guys and we’ll keep returning! VERY highly recommended 👍🏻

Taste of food was great. Unfortunately starters were cold, over 90 mins wait for main meal (we did book) and extras put on bill at end. Disappointing when meal was ok but you have been over charged, clearly trying to take advantage of a larger group and an extra few £ per person being absorbed.

Very friendly staff and helpful. Even that your coats for you and hang them up. Food was so nice 👍. This was a spare of the moment date night somewhere different. We will go back, it was a lovely evening.

Amazing food amazing service one to book

Our favourite restaurant, been going here for nearly 20 years! Never had a bad meal. Staff are great.

Great place, excellent service and food 👌🏾

Fab little place! The staff couldn’t do more for you and service is with a smile. You are made to feel very welcome. The selection of food was brilliant and there were several dishes I struggled to choose from as they all sounded lovely and the food around the room smelled amazing! They have a deal on Thursdays for poppadoms, starter, main and side, and tea or coffee for only £15.95 and this was amazing value. Plus they treated us to a complimentary baileys or whiskey at the end! Highly recommend and looking forward to going back soon!

Well I don't normally give reviews But I must do one today I had a chicken tikka bhuna which was very watery with no taste no spices Awful. My wife had chicken tikka masala Awful taste like barbecue sauce. When I was asked if everything was ok? I said No. The manager said that's that's fine it's my opinion WHAT ? When I Questioned the Bill £ 45 he said everything has gone up. So two half lagers two curry's one chip one naan one rice £45 OMG I did pay and told him I would leave a bad review He responded by shrugging his shoulders . I would not recommend this Restaurant on the service I received

Haven't been to the Sunday night 4 course special for sometime so decided we would return as it was really nice and pleasant on our last visit. On this occasion went for the 4 course special again, started were very enjoyable including shish kebab, kebab rolls and the usual starting poppadoms. Mains included chicken tikka bhuna massala and chicken tikka chilli massala, boiled rice and cheese naan. Unfortunately both curries were very bland and tasteless. We had also ordered a takeaway for other family members which we discovered we wrong when we got home but was too late by this point. We have woke this morning having only what can be described as exploding diarrhoea. This has been all family members both that ate inside and from the takeaway. This has unfortunately ruined our experience and our opinion of the Alam and will not be returning.

It was lovely to go back to a good local restaurant. Food was as good as ever. Staff were attentive and helpful. Service was excellent.

The best Indian restaurant ever, been coming here for over 10 years and the food is amazing, staff are fantastic and setting is great

Very expensive take away. Very oily and not much taste

We have been dining at this great restaurant for some time. Superb food and service. Took some friends they were amazed at the quality . Looking to return soon . Try it it's really good.

I have been coming here for 34 years - absolutely amazing service. Amazing food and you can't beat this restaurant. We now travel a hour just to come to this restaurant and will continue to come back again and again. This is a pure gem of a restaurant and if you haven't tried it then your missing out!!!! Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! Please open a restaurant nearer to us

Just had a family meal for Mothers Day,beautiful food,fantastic staff and lovely relaxed atmosphere! Highly recommend a visit!

Very friendly staff been eating here for over 20years or so

My first time at the restaurant,very nice and very quick with the food,

This is a regular place we love to eat at, food and service is always fantastic. Our daughter loves fish pakora which isn’t on the menu but they cook it for her without any bother. We went for New Year’s Eve and have a great night. As always the food was delicious and the service was exceptional. A favorite for us 😊

Been here regularly before always been good but new years eve meal, wasn't good at all, had a table for 6, at 6pm, starters come out 40 minutes later then our mains come out at half 7, food was cold, we recommended to our family how good it was so they come with us didn't have good experience at all shame really don't think I'll be going back

Food is excellent and a free whisky to end the night staff so polite as well give them a try 5star curry house

Always friendly, welcoming staff with great food!

The food was fabulous really lovely staff were very friendly, it was the first time I went there but I shall be going back

Staff are lovely, and so efficient. Food is always fresh and tasty, lovely and warm environment! Would 100% recommend. Thank you

Brilliant tasty food and very friendly staff. I went on a Sunday night and took advantage of their deal, any starter, any main and either a rice or naan with tea or coffee at the end all for £14.95 which in my opinion is a brilliant offer. The portion sizes were great and all the food was very tasty, the keema naan I had contained plenty of lamb aswell. Even though we didn't book a table they managed to fit us in even though the restaurant became busy later on in the night, I would definitely recommend booking a table in advance to avoid disappointment. Plenty of parking available around the back of the restaurant so no need to worry about that. 10/10 will definitely be visiting again

Went to The Alam with friends and had a lovely curry. The service was good and the staff friendly. Will definitely return

Great food, excellent service, great decor.

Had better tbh.. Plus it's quite expensive..

Best Indian restaurant for miles!! Cannot fault the food, surroundings and staff!!!

Called in to have table - told come back 45 minutes , called after 20 mins to confirm and told not to bother as we won’t get table ? Very poor customer service in my opinion

Long established Indian restaurant good service good food

Lovely, lovely, lovely! 😋👌👍 Thank you 😊

I vomited 6h after eating there, left with tonsils on fire and fever.

Lovely friendly restaurant. Excellent food.

What an authentic taste what an amazing meal! We have ordered a varied range of foods and all are so delicious 😋 never been before but absolutely will be going back. Thank you and definitely recommend

Collected my order which staff were very nice , but being a local and going there for years the food now was very bad . Curry watered down . One pot of mint sauce to share with 2 x tandoori chicken starters and 4 poppadoms very disappointed and will not be returning there for food any more

Absolute wonderful meal service was 1st class

Food is the best ever and staff are great

Lovely food and good service. Unfortunately part of our order was wrong (a main course) but there's no way I could go back and change it as everything else would have gone cold.

Staff are very respectful and friendly and Currys are packed of flavour and always the same! Reasonably priced too

New years eve meal was two and a half hours late stood in the restaurant for 90mins being fobbed off by staff its coming in a minute . Other customers waiting longer one had meal ordered for 8.30 was told 3hours was his waiting time . My order was wrong when i eventually got it home. Try Wall Heath Tandoori instead next time heard new chef is good.

Great menu, friendly service and good covide measures in place.

6 of us went to this restaurant tonight, The food was first class, well presented and tasty. The staff were very attentive and happy to have our custom. However, we used this restaurant after reading an article in the express and star that stated the restaurant was doing the extended eat out to help out discount. Until the 16th of sept..When the bill arrived it was without a discount and they said that the offer had finished. The restaurant and our party were all embarrassed to be told the offer had finished. But the staff made a phone call and honoured the discount. We cannot praise this restaurant enough. We left there with full bellies and lots of praise for the staff and food.We will definitely return. Thank you Alum staff, much appreciated ❤️Express and star should hang their heads in shame.

Another great meal and service!!!

Lovely take away meal for 3 tonight. Thank you. Really tasty food, reasonably priced, ready quickly after ordering online. Good social distancing on collection.

Excellent meal. I can recommend the onion bargies

Very good meals. Would recommend definitely going again.

Excellent food. They are the same staff that have been there for years

Haven’t been to this place in over 8 years, Food was lovely however the portion size is still small. Other places to eat in Wall Heath for more value for money.

Decor and staff are great. Food very nice and good portion size.

Really love this place. Food is hot and has great portion sizes.

I went here the other day with my family. And I enjoyed every minute of it! The staff were tremendous, and they were very welcoming. The food was great and the portion sizes were perfect! I will definitely come here again!

Hands down, this is the best Indian restaurant I have ever visited - not only was the food amazing, but the service was genuinely nice. We will all absolutely come back again. We highly recommend this place.

Very friendly had a lovely meal

Excellent service, reassuringly busy buzz on the weekends and high quality food enjoyed by all in our party.

I would never have found out about this hidden away epid curry house if they didn't have a website. Just down the road from me too and a good find because they really know their onions here, everything we've tried so far has been really quite special.

Nice tasty food but very small portions.It was like going back to the early eighties with the decor but the staff are excellent with the knowledge of the food and they have a genuine sense of humour.Nice tasty food but there are now better value for money places.

Siempre es un placer visitar este restaurante. La comida y es excelente y todo los camareros son muy amables. Conozco bien este restaurante lo he visitado muchas veces con mi familia. Al entrar se ve la decoración maravillosa con la tela colorada que adorna el techo y las paredes como una tienda beduina. Si os gustaría probarlo. Voy a recomendarlo sin una duda.

Really tasty and great service.

My first time here and it did not disappoint, will definitely add this restaurant to my go to places. Delicious food and great staff.

I love the vibe of the place but that's only a third of the story, the 2nd part is the great food! I love Indian food and this place is definitely up there. 3rd is the staff, very lovely and down to earth.

If you love Indian food, this is definitely a place to go. Excellent food and excellent staff.

DIABOLICAL. We went here for birthday celebrations for a friend who lives in the area however we had never been as we usually go to the Wall heath tandoori, and we wont be returning as in our eyes it doesnt compare in the slightest. As you walk in, it's like an over the top indian restaurant that you would expect to see out of only fools and horses. We went as a group of 8, the only positives are:- >The younger members of staff where friendly. >Good choice of beers. My wife isnt a big fan of indian cuisine and usually has chicken omelettes if we go to an indian resteraunts, however is currently pregnant so can have eggs if they are british lion stamped. My wife asked the manager if the eggs where british lion stamped, however he didnt know what british lion stamped eggs were, we where a little puzzled that someone in the food industry didnt know what this was and as we tried to explain he got flustered and demanded she order something else, so she asked for the butterfly chicken, to which he said it uses eggs and again demanded she order something else. In the end she asked for chicken nuggets. We felt a little degraded by the way my wife was treated. When he bought the dishes out the bring the indian dishes out on a hot open flame trolley which is a nice touch, however he handed my wife her dish and it was incorrect, he gave her scampi and fries not chicken nuggets, we told him this and the changed it. My food was average at best but the portions where tiny in comparison to other Indians I had, everyone else on the table agreed and thought that the Indian was just ok, some of the dishes didnt taste how the should as the massalla was extremely sweet. When the bill came we all agreed that the sizes of the dishes didnt reflect the pricing as none of us where full and usually I am after a good indian and also there are better tasting Indians within the area that are cheaper and better quality. To summarise if you want to go to a nice Indian in wall heath, don't waste your time here go to the wall heath tandoori around the corner.

Excellent food tonight!!!! First takeaway from Alam.... Will definitely be ordering from there again.... They even put some Mr.Naga pickle in my main dish as requested!!

Great place, authentic restaurant. Service always top quality, fab food everytime.

On Thursdays and Sundays the Alam offers a very reasonably priced set menu and is without a doubt one of the best Indians myself and my partner have tasted locally. They have a great range of alcoholic drinks on offer and the staff are very friendly and cant do enough to ensure your visit is great. Cant recommend enough if you live in or around wall heath and fancy trying a new indian restaurant!

Always have good service and the meals are lovely. It is a asset to Wallheath a must to visit. Thanks to all the staff there

This is a beautiful restaurant with top class staff and food.

Great place, food is subtle and delicious

This restaurant is quite hidden at the end of a small shopping precinct and I didn't know it was there, but visited it on a recommendation. What a pleasant surprise.! The staff were friendly and pleasant and there were obviously a number of regular customers. Service was quick in spite of being busy and with takeaway customers as well.The food offered all the usual curry house choices but what set it apart was the presentation and delicious flavours. Really well done.Will certainly visit again

Good Menu, pleasant staff. Most of all good Indian food..

Lovely food as usual I've been going there for years..

They really make a hug effort here, everything from the service to the delicious food, nothing is too much trouble

Very slow service, waited 1 hour 20 minutes for main course.

6 out tonight all had excellent service from Joe and the rest of the staff. Excellent food cannot fault any of it. Highly recommended.

Our new favorite Indian restaurant! As a first time visit this little place didn't disappoint, it provided a great atmosphere mixed with friendly, helpful staff who offered all of our party food suggestions, that were amazing.

Always good food here and reasonably priced

A wonderful atmosphere and very welcoming. We had a family get together and celebrated 2 birthdays! A lovely time.

Excellent food. Attentive service.

great meal good price fabulous staff

Lovely christmas dinner. Lots of lovely food

Great food. Friendly staff. Authentic decor. Easy parking

Excellent, authentic professional, staff down to earth no sales pitch

I remember when it was the Maharajah... good place

Always excellent food and service

I'm a long standing customer at this restaurant where the curries and service are second to none. Thoroughly recommend it to everyone.

What an amazing place. Been going for years and having takeaways and never fails to please. Staff are so friendly and food best anywhere - can’t be bettered. Family and friends love the place.

Best Indian restaurant in Wall Heath, good service and tasty food.

Great choice of food with very good presentation.The service is excellent and very personal.Always prepared to give good advice

First time here,absolutely fantastic food, great service. Nothing was too much trouble, they even made me a dish that was not on the menu.