Channi's Indian Restaurant in Birmingham

Good food prepared by chef, good atmosphere

Great food, best lamb chops ever

Channis has the best keema curry I've ever er tasted highly recommend you give it a try

Taste of food served and the service is THE BEST

I don't visit this restaurant enough even though I only live round the corner. The food was absolutely great as it always is. Not been in here for a well & as I walked in was greeted with a big smile & hand shake from the owner Channi. Need to start visiting on a regular basis.

channis do delicious food,very tradional and authentic tasting,the prices are great too

Proper old skool Lovely food and friendly service

Humble surroundings mask a true gift to the palate. Service is slow. But Channi bhai cooks for you as if you are guests that have turned up after years and ensures time stands still for him to show his mastery and then sits down to have a chat as if he is done for the night just to be with you. Unpretentious, gracious and a charming raconteur 😉 👍

Authentic Indian food! The best lamb chops I have ever tasted, excellent hospitality, will definitely be returning!

Excellent, home-cooked-style food in a homely setting, at a really good price

Lovely and friendly place and beautiful cooked food. The chef is amazing and happy to accommodate any food requests to your liking the best dish I had was the chicken tikka masala with naan bread

Had very good food and service and atmosphere.

Went to Channi's with a group of friends last night Friday 28th . There were around 12 of us .. service was great ..food excellent nothing was to much to ask for we connected our phone to wi fi to play our own music through speakers. I last went to Channi's 15 years ago with a couple of same guys on this visit .. if you want freshly cooked food with grwat service then this i know you won't be disappointed. All in all it was great night we got there at 7 and left after 11.

Such a real authentic place, cooked by a Channi himself a man who cooks with heart. The food has a subtle wholesome taste, the Makanni is superb, the lamb long cookedand the rice has dicate flavours. Its golden yellow wall and oak floor quietly places you somewhere else further east of Birmingham. You want to know an origin of the B triangle you may start here. The price is just right, and there is bar if you like to drink spirits.

I have been going to Channi's since 2002 every other Friday, except the 12 years I lived abroad. My friend and me always have a lamb balty and a lamb curry, and a lassy. The best dishes in the West Midlands.

Always an experience in this place, very homely feel! Food is always consistent and great entertainment

Simply the best!!! Greetings from Greece

Lamb chops are absolutely out of this world. A must have! Excellent options - ask the waiter for suggestions. Very friendly and hospitable team.

Food is not that Great .Service is ok.Ambience not classy. Cleanliness required. For me it was not a good experience overall.

The best restaurant in the world. You will yearn for those lamb chops and onion kulchas. What an incredible place

Went here after a shopping trip on Saturday - ordered chicken balti tasted like tomato ketchup had been put it in - told the waiter I did not like it he just walked away no offer of any apology or to change the dish the chicken was rubbery too - my daughter had chicken wingsthey had no taste to them again chicken was very rubbery - disgusting food and service and will not be going back there.

As always, great food. You can not go wrong.

The owner being a Sikh should realise that a good % of his customer base will be visiting his restaurant on the fact that it “should” NOT be halal. I asked the question on my visit with 5 friends and was told that to be on the safe side I should order fish or veg. Really?!! I questioned where they sourced their meat from and was told there were not sure?? Be honest! If you are serving something you believe you should not be then you have a obligation to let your customer base know. I ask again, can you confirm which butcher you source your meat from?

Obviously not eaten here in the last few months due to Covid, prior to that this was my favourite indian in birimingham! The food is always amazing, I love all their vegetarian options and my family enjoy the meat options. My favourite thing on the menu is the aloo paratha, it is incredible! Staff always so helpful and friendly from the minute you walk in, foods amazing, highly recommend for an authentic and tasty meal!

Great place. Lovely food. Great staff!

A little dated and unfortunately the restrooms are in dire need of improvement. Gave 3 stars as the saving grace was the food, which was mildly better than the decor.

Food was fantastic, one of the best prawn purees I've had and that's a lot.

The best Indian style food in the city

Lovely and friendly place and beautiful cooked food. The chef is amazing and happy to accommodate any food requests to your likening. Recommended.

Been going to this restaurant for years now . Can’t fault the food at all , our favourite starter being lamb tikka, kids love it too. We normally take our own alcoholic drinks as they allow that and we order soft drinks from there. Food takes slightly longer as it’s all cooked fresh. I’ve been going there for years and not once have I had a negative experience.

Nice atmosphere an an friendly service

Very good try the lamb chops in cream

When I went here it was a great meal, with very attentive staff who treated us like royalty, The food is wonderful being tasty but not too spicy.

The restaurant offers a nice selection of punjabi dishes and Indian food. Having tried the butter chicken and lamb; I will definitely recommend these dishes. It tastes so nice together with the pakhoras and naan. Great and quick service.

Good home cooked food. Good price. Nice place to go if not in a rush. Rough around the edges but still one of my favourites

Tasty food, good service, family environment, will recommend

Ordered the lamb curry was ok, mixed grill was more onion than meat actually can't believe how small the portion was. Was pretty surprised how kanjoos (tight) they were with the portions. Never returning

Great food, graleat building, great value

Coming from a Punjabi family we didn't often go out to Indian restaurants to eat since we could have it at home, so I was really looking forward to going to an authentic Punjabi restaurant and decided on Channis from a friend's recommendation and it was an amazing decision. Excellent food from start to finish, ordered a truck load of food and while it was all amazing, the highlights were probably the lamb chops and the butter chicken, some of the best dishes I've ever had in my life. Lamb Balti, the rest of the mixed grill and the chicken pakora were also great. Accompaniments also fantastic (paratha was to die for) and washed it down with some Malibu and cokes. Absolutely outstanding, definitely a place everyone should visit if they're able to

Great food non halal could do with a lick of paint

Very good food. Not the nicest decor etc but service great and friendly and nice food every time.

Had a fantastic chicken tikka jalfrazi . First time here. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was great.

I have been going here since I was a child with the family and the starters here are incredible. The lamb chops are the best I've had anywhere along with the tawa chicken. The chicken jalfrezi for mains is amazing and the naans are top notch. Great for families and can take your own drinks too. Don't let the area put you off as it's truly the best!

Not cheap, but quite cheerful. Only problem is very very slow service, one waiter and one cook, happy waiting around ppl.

Visit for all the plans likes enjoying special meals

I'm a non halal eater I'm confused one min it's halal next min it's non halal. Food is ok he needs more staff

I had eaten here many years ago and had a good experience so being back in Brum I decided to give it a try again. I wasn't disappointed, kebabs were nice and biryani tasty. Overall a very nice meal which makes up for the lack of ambience in the restaurant.

They have got the best lamb chops in Birmingham. Worth a try eventhough expensive.

Authentic north Indian food, great prices, good service and the food is really worth a visit. There is a bar service also and you can put in special requests off the menu!

We were looking to eat authentic Indian punjabi fare cooked by Indian Punjabi's so as to get the right Spice & homely taste. This place proved just perfect. It is owned & run by a friendly Sikh Gentleman, who is also the head chef. We ordered Sheekh Kebabs, Mutton Balti, Dal Makhni & Paratha's. Everything was delicious & portions were generous. Service was quick, efficient & food is reasonably priced. Yes, interiors are bit old fashioned but food is what mattered & the very reason for us to visit! Go ahead & indulge in that typical Punjabi Indian taste!

If you are ready to ignore the external factors such as not so impressive decor , slow service and focus on just the food which has been cooked the way your mom will cook - then this place is for you. We went on a saturday evening and there were 4 tables occupied and one waitor serving all of them. We ordered Tava Chicken, Butter Chicken, Daal Makhani, shahi paneer, Bhindi, tandoori rotis and raita. Everything was super tasty and will go back again. Would definitely recommend it.

Quite simply the best Indian food we have ever had so much so since our visit on new years eve that we are going back tonight for valentines meal A++++++

Best flavour and best hygiene high quality service

frankly the only dish which you need to visit this place for is for lamb chops, rest frankly too expensive and not that good. do not try buuter chicken, chicken sizzlers is good but expensive for the portion size.

Taken by friends. I had a selection of food. The lamb chop starters were incredible unlike anything I have previously tasted. The lamb balti was exceptional.

Best Indian in Birmingham: try the chicken tikka masala with naan!

Dont listen to this dumb review by lady snooty whatever. I have been going to this place for years and you MUST TRY THE LAMB CHOPS! Prawn tikka is amazing! Lamb curry AMAZING! onion kulcha naan AMAZING! This place is a must go! Must try once!

Like many reviews, it's all about the food here, not the ambience. The place is still in a state of disrepair in places, though they have recently put a new floor down. The prices are comparable with better quality establishments. The portions are small but full of flavour. We ordered takeaways if Tawa fish and tawa mushrooms which was tiny and not very good value at almost £10 each.

Very nice environment and very delicious food.Staff was very cooperative

Use to go here all the time and my dad became good friends with the owner. The food is nice so please go and enjoy yourselves here

First impression ,dirty torn sofa inside the restaurant should be a warning.Owner who charges two pounds over menu price for one meal.Waiter starting shift with food stains down front of shirt.i selected a simple curry it was dreadful.How does this place survive?Two years ago i came here and vowed never to return. I have reviewed quite a few restaurants in this area this is by far the worst.Carry on out of city and go to The Purple Rooms half a mile on the left.Look out for my review of this place soon.

Okay food and service. Very basic.

Used to be a family favourite. Loved the baltis, always a winner with the kids. Last couple of times we have been disappointed. but will still go again. Channi always charming and friendly.

I have been to this place a few times. You get the best lamb chops. You can also take your own drinks. makes good tawa chicken but charges you £10 which is pricey for birmingham. The rest is average and infact some are terrible especially biryani.

The lamb chops were great, it's worth a visit if your in the area.

I have been going to this restaurant for years and on a weekly basis. It has to be the best restaurant around. Like what someone has said in a previous review, every penny you spend is spent on quality food with an authentic taste and not on fancy wallpaper and plants. Channi is a chef who clearly appreciates good food and wants his customers to experience it every time they visit. I also have to mention Harvey who is the waiter there - a fantastic guy who delivers exceptional customer service every time. Definitely recommend this place for a meal out.

It may look from the outside like many of the other Indian restaurants in the vicinity, however, the quality of the food is a world apart from anything else in the area. The ingredients are obviously fresh and each dish prepared with a great deal of care. This is top quality Punjabi food with the hint of an East African influence.The décor is dated, the service is informal and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. These aspects just add to the charm of the place. Remember it's all about the food.Parking can be difficult. If you can, travel by taxi or leave yourself a good few minutes to find a space.

Nice place, Nice food ,no gimmicks !

A regular customer who dines at Channi's atleast once a month and he never disappoints. Food is always consistant. The pure punjabi food is Prepared and cooked well and is always delicious!Great prices compared to the many other Indian restaurants in Birmingham. The wait time is not long and the staff are always welcoming.

Twenty years after leaving B'ham for France, we brought our three kids back to the Balti Belt looking for a genuine Balti experience - Channi's provided a great welcome, excellent advice on what to order and an amazing range of different, subtle flavours in just one meal...

Small lovely comfort place. Fantastic food. Absolutely delicious. All ingredients were fresh and you could really taste the fresh spices. Would recommend to everyone who likes there Indian food. Yummy.

Best restaurant ever food is fresh good value for money

Let me say first of all that we were greeted very well and Channis is lovely. My taste buds are always welcoming of good Indian Punjabi food, because of my Sikh background and as it is a rarity as most restaurants cater for Bangladeshi or Pakistani cuisine. The food was very lovely. However the reason I am giving this only 3 stars is because the wait for the food was like an hour and the place wasn't even busy, I was very tempted to give this a 2 star review because it was a huge wait - Had my food been served to me in a reasonable waiting time it would have been a 5 star review because the food was great. The wait was so long that I was going to say something at one point as I got very tired and I needed to get back to work but my partner said it maybe worth the wait and they maybe understaffed, but no one had come out to explain why we were still waiting. Anyway the food was excellent.

We as a family have been coming to channis for many years and it never fails on food. In my opinion the best traditional east Africa inspired indian food. Food tastes the same as it does every time. Decor is old school and service can be better but maybe thats just the charm of the place bringing us back time and time again.

We have been going to Channis for years (last time was just last night!) – I agree with Jan T the previous reviewer that you’re not paying for upmarket decor – but you ARE paying for fantastic Indian food, cooked just the way you request it to be cooked and great service with Channi the owner / chef being ever present. Each time we go we order a takeaway for the freezer for those times when we just can’t get out but need our fix of Channi’s fabulous cooking. I am Brummie born and bred and have eaten in many of the curry restaurants in the what’s known as The Balti Triangle and Channi’s is the only one that we keep coming back to year after year. Keep it coming Channi!

There are so many restaurants that look nice when you walk in: they've invested in leather chairs, modern china, plants and floral decorations, and you think you must be in for a treat. Then the food arrives, and the very thing you've actually come in for lets you and your family/friends down. The opposite is true of Channi's. The decor is pretty much unchanged from the 80s because what you're paying for is delicious, fragrant food made with authentic herbs and spices and good quality meat and veg prepared with loving care - and the friendly welcome you get, and the attentive staff. Channi is still there, and pops out from the kitchen from time to time to make sure you're happy. You can order any dish mild, medium or hot, and if you ask for wine and they don't have what you want, they'll pop next door and get it for you. So when my husband and are celebrating an anniversary, that's where we go. And we've never been disappointed.

Best punjabi Desi food in West Midlands, tastes homemade lamb chops are awesome best tasting chops ever. Keema was tasty and not dry like some places. Sizzlers were piping hot and nice and just melt in the mouth. I would defo come back here and is the best around the area.

Plain bland food. Would not recommend and would not go back ever. So many better to visit minutes from this place. A regret.

If you want a cheap night out, then Channi's at the top of Stratford Road is OK, but only OKThe food was not brilliant, the yogurt dip thick and tasty (but not sure tasting of what), the Aloo Gobi was more cauliflower than potato, and the peshwari dripping in honey and too sweet. All in all, the best thing was the company and the Cobra beer.