Desi Dera in Birmingham

let down food not on point got the runs also no heating very cold in the place

In the top five restaurants in England serving Pakistani food. The meat karahi with bone and the chicken karahi with bone are the stars of the menu.

Terrible place. Food and staff. No card payments even though they have a machine. Didn’t specify this over the phone, came in and was told it’s £10 minimum. Minimum payment is not allowed especially in an establishment like this. What’s worse is they got a very simple order wrong. Cheeseburger meal with just cheese was my order and they put salad on it. Food was absolutely terrible, overcooked burger, soggy fries which tasted raw. The only decent thing was the chilli sauce. Never again!

Best recommended Karahi place in Birmingham 👌 absolutely delicious taste. There are no comparisons with any Pakistani restaurant.

Very rude and unprofessional staff. I went in today around 2:20pm and ordered food the guys very rude behind the counter and when I went to pay for my goods he said cash only when I used the card machine the night before. Dodgey and tax fraud businesses trying to dodge the Tax man but don’t know that they lost a valuable customer

We recently dined at Desi Dera in Birmingham from London , and it was a delightful experience! The restaurant offers a warm, welcoming ambiance that instantly makes you feel at home. The place is impeccably clean, and the aroma of freshly cooked desi food fills the air, making you hungry even before you start eating. One minor issue is parking, but that’s easily overlooked once you step inside. The quality of the food is outstanding—freshly prepared, fragrant, and beautifully presented. Every dish reflects the effort and attention to detail that goes into making the meal a memorable experience. The staff deserves special praise; they are courteous, attentive, and genuinely make you feel comfortable. The crowd is diverse, with people of all backgrounds enjoying their meals, which adds to the lively atmosphere. I highly recommend Desi Dera to anyone visiting Birmingham. Congratulations to the team for maintaining such high standards and creating such a fantastic dining experience. This is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves authentic desi cuisine

Very good quality of food and service. Excellent 5 stars ...

Excellent tasty food and great quality. The service was great and nice atmosphere.

Pleasantries and I enjoyed the services

Now here’s a place that’s sadly went down the gutter last I came here was in 2021 with the family I went last night and the service sadly has gone down the drain down the garbage. As I finished up paying for the food I asked to pay by card and one of the waiters lied to my face and said “cash only card machine not working” when that’s a stone cold lie as I went with my uncle years back and paid by card that time and they just out of nowhere said cash only and thankfully one of the waiters was polite enough for me to give me the benefit of the doubt and paid by card anyway. After that experience this will be the last time I’ll visit here.

Food was lovely and fresh, only one person cooking and serving. Cleanliness not the best if I'm honest as the chefs Apron was very stained. Very reasonably priced.

Been there couple of times with my family and friends, always great experience and satisfying food.

Always serve good and fresh food. Staff is very good. Ambiance is great 👍

Love the food here. Food not only looked good but was really tasty and was made to additional request I made. Everything was perfect. Malai Boti, Kebabs, Karahi even mint chutney was superb (had a few refills of chutney) Service was very good and staff were very courteous. Price wise it wasn’t very expensive. A few Parking places available right outside and some on street free parking also available.

We had a lamb curry. The taste was pretty good

My wife cousin recommended to go there we ordered chicken kebabs and lamb karhai kebabs ok but firstly sitting area not clean toilet side and sitting area very smelly and food vised they charged lamb money provided sheep meat not cooked well still meat smell and not eat able dishonest they think don’t know difference of sheep and lamb it’s shameful we very upset and heartless because we went faraway from Nottingham city I am very famous person for hoteling and restaurant and fast food customer arshed anjum Nottingham

Best people,place and taste to dine in with family...definitely recommended

Really, tasty food highly recommended they even have a separate seating area for families.

What a lovely relaxed environment, food was really not had lamb chops, with chicken handi was so nice. Staff are very nice and welcoming.

Food: Ordered Lamb bhuna medium, and chicken palak mild. Both arrived extra hot, so they ignored our preferences. Plus I have a feeling they ignored the preferences because it was all pre-cooked for a couple of days like Roti Junction style. The only two items that were fresh was the cheese naans and the boiled rice. Plus they don’t have ice, which restaurant in 2024 doesn’t have ice? Service: the lady that served us was very friendly and interacted with our kids. She brought everything to us without any delays and was quite attentive. Atmosphere: it’s Alum Rock at the end of the day, so you have to be prepared, for example you’ll find guys from other families seated around just love to stare at you, or are extra loud as they love the sound of their own voice. Won’t really go back here again, unless it’s for starters and sides, as everything else is pre-cooked a few days ago and will upset your stomach.

As always - a wonderful experience at Desi Dera. Service excellent (especially the white lady with desi vibes!) Been there many times - never disappointed. This time took our family from the US - and they loved it! Excellent food (fresh as always) and service to match! Thank you :)

Food: chicken curry - bit bland, not many pieces of chicken. Lamb curry - much better, good amount of meat and flavour. Roti/naan - awful, just awful. Mixed grill - lamb chipped over cooked, rubber chewy and way too much salt, probably the worst chops ever. The lamb tikka was okay but bland, chicken tikka so so and seekh kebab was good. Pity these guys are still serving boycotted drinks, shame on them. The place was very quiet but the staff were pretty attentive, watch them as you load you up with naan and roti not ordered which were made likely fron previous orders. Not a place I'd return to for a meal. Meh in one word.

Excellent service was given a table of my own choice and given a discount as good Gesture the owners son good lad.

Desi dera never disappoint me its always a pleasure to go there and enjoy good food qith great ambience. Every time food is delicious. The staff is so efficient and quick. I just love to go there.

Went last week ordered a ghoust kareleh and drinks and rotis food was banging the owners son asked me if the food was upto standards it was 💯 he even gave me a discount can't fault him well done lads.

Tried to order 1/2 KG Lamb Karahi on Uber Eat the price was coming £1,000 when i did checkout. Called restaurant to tell them to fix it but the person on phone was not interested in listening kept telling me Uber puts extra charges he can't do anything 😑 i was trying to help you.

I came with my family too this restaurant and we ordered mix grill chicken jalfrezi and lamb karai naan and chips . The mix grill was fresh and lovely. But the chicken and lamb was disgusting it tasted burnt and old. I had complained to the manager and he took both dishes back and he cane back with then and they were not fresh at all it tasted like they just put salt and chilli and heated it up. They both tasted burnt again and when I called the manager to explain that they both tasted the same , he hid inside and did not come and speak to us. I will never recommend this restaurant its waste of money and I had to pay the full price aswell. Manager was very unprofessional but the lady who served us was very polite and sympathetic. Would not recommend to anyone.

Delicious food , excellent quality , good place for family parties...

I took my family and friends for birthday dinner and they all loved it.🥰 😍 We orderd lamb Karahi. Chicken karahi lamb chops & chicken tikka everything was so delicious Atmosphere was beautiful they changed all the furniture….lights and decor , It looks amazing Highly recommend Do visit the restaurant with friends and family !!! We booked our next event already Definitely coming back soon ❤️

Hot evening, the seating on right hand side room must of had at least 60 to 70 people, no AC, no ventilation, no fans, I saw mothers standing with their babies waving air, I asked 3 staff members including the main person, all 3 didn't care or offer to understand and work on a solution, I will be reporting this as their premises needs to be inspected, money over basic standards. Waiters literally were sweating, wouldnt trust their standards it was simply rushed, lack of staff numbers and expertise, food in my opinion not worth it nor tasty, a real below par dinner. Do not spend your money here there are far better places. A real need to recruit an experienced head manager who shows professionalism, empathy and leads by standards which others should follow including hygiene practices.

Found a nail in our food. They got order wrong

Went there to eat by chance. Lamb karahi is better than in Germany. Owner is very nice.

Served masala fish in tiny pieces didn’t give any salad absolutely disgusting dried over cooked fish never ordering again from this place

Food was nasty and made me vomit

Price are very good compared to London restaurants, starters were very tasty. The main dishes were OK. Lamb karahi was not as I would wanted but chicken hendi was nice.

The place is amazing. Very friendly Came here with some friends. Was welcomed at the entrance and seated to our tables. Customer service is on point. Waiters are constantly on the go Food was definitely freshly made, piping hot and tasted delicious. 1/2kg lamb was amazing. Perfect amount of salt and just a hit of spices. Will definitely come again.

We had chicken karahi , kababs and mali boti. The food was delicious. Felt like I was having food in Karachi.

starters were ok. CURRY WAS AWFULLLLL .Avoid the lamb krai & curries!!!!. Service was terrible the owner was swearing about us to his staff because we complained about the curry tasting very odd and not pleasant . Definitely not fresh . Rude staff. disgusting food. don’t waste your money!.currently suffering from a funny tummy & vommiting!! AVOIDDDDD!!!!

Best curry house in the whole of Birmingham amazing and fresh menu always especially the lamb curry dish outstanding !!! Recommend to visit will not be disappointed!! Great chefs and great prices !! 👍😃🥘

went at a very quite time , ordered xl mixed grill which had it’s beautiful charcoal kick. and lamb dish , service was amazing and food was delicious. Couldn’t finish it all so definitely took it home. I will be here again.

Food was absolutely disappointing, went with family expecting great food and portions, curry tasted like it was not cooked properly, felt very sick after first bite, £40 for a really small platter?? not worth it at all and quality of food was very disgusting, Meat had a raw essence to it, i defintely won’t be returning.

They actually serve lamb and not cheaper alternatives like most other restaurants

We to this place absolutely stunning very nice food abu bakhar gave us the best service the Ower very polite keep.it up.the hard work

THIS PLACE HAS GONE DOWN THE PAN BIG TIME..... THE FOOD IS SUBSTANDARD THEY CHARGE YOU EXTRA e.g if you buy a chicken tikka in naan they charge you separate for the chicken tikka and separate for the naan. THE CHEEK OF THESE PEOPLE THEY EVEN CHARGE YOU FOR THE WATER.... THIS PLACE IS A TOTAL RIP OFF.... AND FOOD IS SUBSTANDARD..

Well went here had masala fish wasn't the best I think tge reason being it was cheap u get wot u pay for but the lamb karahi was good recommend the place.For a night out with lads price service and food is not bad

It was a date night for me and my wife but didn't fancy something big so we have decided to try this place for the first time it was dead quite but we were welcomed by Dinino European Lady who's been working there for 9 years and recommended that we go for the mix grill which was nice and tasty it was fresh we didn't mind the wait at all. The place very clean and spacious. Plenty of street parking.

Last minute choice, as fast was near to opening. Great food and service 10/10

Desi food here is honestly the best. Something about the caramelised onions at the bottom of the meat in the mixed grill is so amazing. The karahis are amazing and the portion sizes are relatively generous.

Nice fresh platters and Karahi. The service lady was very good 💯. Good for families with kids.

Lovely local Asian restaurant with freshly cooked food.

Food was brilliant, service too. Will go again very soon 🙂

Excellent lamb karhai would definitely go again, mixed grill was okay, star of the show was definitely the lamb

Nice clean place with separate toilets for male/female and surprisingly clean aswell. Separate seating arrangements for families and men, which is an ideal thing to do. Food is okish too. Some dishes are better then the other. My personal favourite was the mix grill.

The platter was very nice and delicious but the Lamb Karahayi has a little bit unpleasant smell. Otherwise it was nice.

VERY RUDE. Wanted to come in with family to order desserts and tea and they said we had to order main dishes first. Never heard that rule at a restaurant 😂

Amazing experience every time 100% service and food

Service is very slow. Food is nice

Absolute pleasure whenever we have visited this place for food. Numbers of times we have visited and never failed on their tatse and quality of the food. Kebabs are fire so as the chicken karai. Will be back soon.

Poor food gave me a stomach ache and the runs for 2 days after

One of the very best 💯%. Taste wise can't beat this place. Been a customer for over a decade. Real home made style food and taste.

The food is average. Hygiene needs to be massively improved though.

Best karelaa gosht had after long Time.

Extremely pathetic customer service and environment. Will not recommend this at all!

Food was spot on we ordered sekh kebeb lamb chops, lamb kharai

Broken chairs, smell of kebab I'm cloths after leaving. Food is delicious, no doubt. Thye need to improve cleaning on tables, tables were sticky. Chairs are broken.

Delicious taste chicken karahi Kabab and lamb chops Thanks Mr.Waqas for your hospitality and good service

There was no customer service...food was good but no services👎

Absolutely Highly Recommend This Restaurant Delicious A++++++++++++

Hospitable Osama Imran welcomed us and served fantastic and proper desi food. Enjoyed charsi karahi with chapli kebabs and nan in a friendly environment. Highly recommended!

Worth the money, friendly staff.

One of the best Karahis I have had. Excellent service too

Amazing food nice and fresh great service too

Good desi food almost authentic.

It's ok. Nothing special. People saying best lamb karahi ever obviously have pretty low standards 😕

Very excellent service , neet and clean

Very neat and clean + excellent service and very tasty food

Excellent service , reasonable price , very clean and tidy

Brilliant food Always... friendly staff... good service. And clean dinning area.

Amazing place. The food was delicious and the service was great. Cash payment only, but worth it.

Perfect place if you want a homely atmosphere! I absolutely loved the food. There are also prayer mats at the back for anyone that needs to pray.

Customer service is nice and food also delicious. Cash only is biggest issue for me . They don’t accept card

Great experience! Blonde waitress was absolutely amazing, so understanding when my son was throwing a tantrum. The food was better than I remember, 9 years since my last visit. Mixed grill was good and karahi was great!

Good food with desi taste and good staff

Great food, good service. The waitress was very courteous.

Lamb karahi was nice but tarka daal was taste less i wouldn’t recommend that, place is very congested and i didn’t find it family friendly at all, asked for desi tea after meal but guy said unfortunately we are very busy make tea at this time ( disappointing 🥴)

Food was disgusting chicken was burnt, naan was rock hard and had no taste to any of the food, waiters were so rude and gave us the food separate when we asked for it all at once. Don’t even step into this shop!

Very very bad service! Awful quality of food. Family was fasting all day and had to open the fast to burnt food. Rang the place up and they said the reason for the food being burnt was because the fast got too much for them. They cut the call I assumed he’s probably fainted. Spent £41 on burnt food and stale naan. Guy had the cheek to cut off the phone without even the decency to apologise. Avoid this shop!!

Chicken jalfrezi is 10/10 Great service by the whole team

Overall good, nice food and reasonably priced. Downside for me was they don't give you a jug of water like other places you have to buy a bottle of water.

Confused service due to I think unexpected customer, very poor customer service. Waiters refused to bring clean plates, disgusting behaviour. Lamb karai good but chicken bunah have no flavour or even salt and pepper at all.

Mixed grill was very chewy and barely edible, we had finished chewing our starters and they refused to give us fresh plates for our main course, the main course lacked any spice but the biryani was decent overall 2/5

Excellent service, mouth watery food, respectful staff.

Amazing food, friendly staff, waitress was lovely even offered cheese naan to my kids while they waited for their food .. thankyou

Must go place for grills. Curry was good too.

Food was delicious had the chefs special shared with my daughter 😋 ❤️

On this occasion food wasn't upto their previous standard.

Whenever I am in Birmingham, I make sure I visit this place, specifically, for their chicken karahi with fresh naan. I like their mutton karahi too but the chicken karahi is on another level.

Came last week,had mix grill prices gone up quality down big time fish was some cheap panga lamb chops were horendous bad quality,bone with a little bit of meat hangin on to it.currys were bland.avoid for now

The food was good, but I then had food poisoning.

Order Lamp karahi and chicken Karahi both on the bone as Main course , Perfectly cooked balanced spices and well presented.Naan bread absolutely amazing. For starters lamb chops and chicken seakh kebab was amazing lamb seakh kebab not as good as chicken.. Have parking available for customers only. Serving was good .