Desi Karahi & Grill in Cardiff

Friendly atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service

Uncle Nadeem is a wicked guy, food is always 10/10 Ma’sha’allah

After reading few reviews decided to try this place out and was not disappointed..ordered full.lamb karai which was very good..I ordered 8 naans to start with but when a few came out and when I saw the Size if them decided to cancel a few ...they were massive very good value for money.. also lamb chops and kebabs were very good 👍

Kebabs are nice, the karahi chicken was ok but the the chicken was rubbery as it had been friend too much.

Definitely best place for a family to get together . Alhamdulillah highly recommended 👌

Arrived in Birmingham for the NEC car show, the food and service at Desi Karachi was 10/10, great atmosphere, will be back on our next trip to Birmingham

Been coming here for years. Quality food run by amazing brothers... Cant fault anything...

one of the best curries in Birmingham, strongly recommend it

Food was cold and tasteless. Delivery time kept changing. It was supposed to come at 7:30 and came at 8:10.

Good staff, good food and above all very clean place

Best balti in Birmingham 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 💯

The mix grill starters & desu karahi main course was wonderful 😋.

Went here yesterday with my family for the first time and I have to say the food was amazing. The best chicken karahi and mixed grill in Birmingham. I would definitely recommend and We will be back again soon.

Nice tasty food and good family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend

Hands down the best karahi in Birmingham

Delicious food with perfect service . highly recommended

Really nice lamb karahi and mixed grill

Top place with lovely food, good seating area.

Amazing food. Driving back to London and needed some desi food before we headed off, desi Karahi satisfied that craving! Lovely lamb chops and charga chicken - The flavours were insane! Lovely warm welcome and good customer service throughout. We give it 5 stars!

Delicious authentic desi food. Great for families too. Have been coming here for the past few years and it’s just as tasty.

The delivery man was patient and caring :) the food was great I enjoyed it :) thank you very much :)

Absolutely delicious and fresh food..good service by the staff especially Nadeem. Highly recommended...see you again

HMC verified halal food. Plenty of space for lone eating or entertaining a large party. Owner has there priorities right with praising Allah on the menu.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Desi Karahi today fantastic food reasonable price very clean and Pleasant atmosphere

The food was average. I requested a secluded spot for my family as the ladies wear niqab. They offered to put up a screen, but placed us right next to the bathroom so the wall kept getting knocked over, there was no privacy at all and the smell of urine wafted over us from the bathroom every time the door was opened. I had to ask for part of our order because it was forgotten. I also had to hunt down napkins because none were given. There was an attempt at service, but it fell short.

Lamb Karachi place that's what we have here it's the best 👍💯

Overpriced. The food is good but way too expensive for what you get.

My experience at Desi Karahi was a mix of highs and lows. The lamb karahi was undeniably delightful, rich with authentic spices and cooked to perfection, delivering a truly satisfying taste experience. However, the lamb chops didn't quite meet expectations—they seemed to be of lower quality, possibly sheep chops, and were overly tenderized with vinegar, which unfortunately overshadowed their natural flavor. Despite this, the owner's warmth and hospitality were a standout. Their friendly demeanor enhanced the welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant, adding to our overall enjoyment of the visit. For a memorable dining experience at Desi Karahi, I recommend trying their flavorful lamb karahi, which truly showcases their culinary expertise.

Great service, lovely food, amazing atmosphere and polite staff. Would recommend!

Hair in side food no responce from staff they ignore

Great food at great prices. Definitely worth visiting!

This place is great! Been twice, whenever I go to Birmingham. Kind staff who pay attention and passionate about their work. Food is lovely and always good quality, not too expensive. Highly recommend!

Food was nice, service was good however the only downside was when we asked for dessert we were told they’ve run out of cake, Gajrela and only have 2 plates of rasmalai left, Really ?? There was 12 of us and we were really disappointed and ended up going elsewhere for dessert. How can such a big restaurant on a busy Sunday have no desserts?

The worst experience no onion no nothing

Desi's Karahi all day for me. great food

We had the chicken tikka karahi was very nice The chicken kebabs were nice too But the place needs a good clean and decorating Beside that food was nice

as somone with limited mobility the decking i have to by pass, is very challenging a few friends and the waiter helped me in . had to asl several times for extra chilli sauce and mint sauce Parking a nightmare get a take out.

Extremely pleased with the service and quality of Desi Karahi. The food was prepared very quickly and it tasted delicious. The staff were polite and helpful. Great experience overall.

Such a delightful place! I had dinner there, and the service was excellent. The food was cooked to perfection.I highly recommend the lamb karahi and chicken dishes.

Great food but it had no fried onions and very little mint yogurt. Very expensive for what we received.

Food was not too bad, but their customer service is horrible. It was so quiet still they take too long to serve . Even just for 2 teas we had to wait for around 10 minutes which is hilarious. They also don’t accept card payment and there is no notice board in any visible point. Worst scenario is when I asked them why you are not keeping any notice in your front door that you don’t accept card, they started arguing. Seriously? This is how you deal with your customers complain. So disappointed with their service.

This was poor service. Biryani didn't even look like Biryani. Overall, normal.

Nice place to take family. Food was decent

Nice restaurant. Very well cooked lamb Karahi and Tarka Dall. Desi Doodh Patti icing on the cake. Good service, definitely visit again 👍

One word beautiful , meat was so tender and plenty of it probably one of the best Baltic I’ve had, chicken wings was also great full of flavour nan bread was great as well bigger than the ones I normally get am not from area but if back will definitely order again. And the delivery driver was spot on as well canny lad delivered with a smile first class food all round

Good fast service, organised, nice family atmosphere and food on point!

Fantastic food and excellent service. Especially recommend the lamb karahi

Nice place for family party food and very reasonable price! But parking is an issue 😞.

I went to Desi Karahi with my family. When we walked into the restaurant we was escorted to our tables which was very dirty and I had to request for the table to be cleaned. When the waiter came he did not seem bothered just staring at us. We ordered Chicken Sheekh, Chicken Karahi and Naan. When the chicken sheekh kebab arrived it tasted bland and the chicken seemed weird in texture. The Karahi was not spicy enough and was tasteless. The Naan was really crumbly and tasted strange. Beware the restaurant only accepts cash which is quite strange to be honest. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

OH MY GOD this was the worst food I have ever ever tasted in my whole life bro it was rubbish, tasteless ,rotten ,moldy,hairy, ,stinky ,dirty food Extremley rude staff and the guy who served me turned around and farted on my food and said the f word NEVER COME HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Went to try this place recommended by a friend, really enjoyed the food excellent service and friendly staff, highly recommend you try it

My father is a regular at this place he recommended to go to eat there. The food is amazing, we ordered ghosht and dhaal and it was really nice with just the right spices. We will be going there again. Mirza and family.

This restaurant has kill it , epic customer service, very cheap on price and I strongly recommend trying out their new sheesh kebabs recipe that taste beyond this world one of the best I have ever tasted.

Me and the lads go every week never disappoint great food great staff must try

The food was very oily. Service average.

Had a Chicken Karahi there. It was not up to the mark. It looked and tasted like chicken handi

Took my family and friends here by far the BEST RESTAURANT I’ve dinned in. Top service top class food, recommend the desi karahi. 👍🏽💯👊🏽

Service was excellent and food was bang on. Would like to thank naeem for sorting me out a table still after the resteraunt was reserved very friendly and kind would recommend highly

Visited Desi Karhai for what will definitely be the last time. From the get-go, the ambiance hits you with an unwelcome vibe, mirroring the demeanor of the bald Asian manager in his 40s, decked out in a light green-gray shirt, who evidently skipped the class on respect and decency. His stinginess with salads and sauces was as notable as it was disappointing, seemingly guarding them as if they were rare treasures. The place itself is far from clean, adding to an overall uncomfortable dining atmosphere. The food, however, takes the cake for being notably subpar - dry, stale, and emitting an odor that should have been a warning sign. For those intrigued by the concept of food poisoning, this establishment might just fulfill that curiosity. My personal aftermath was an upset stomach that firmly stamped my decision to never return. The absolute lack of customer service skills only adds to the dismal experience, making dining here feel like an exercise in caution. Having once been a regular, it's disheartening to witness such a precipitous drop in standards. Consider this a warning: if you value your dining experience and well-being, steer clear of Desi Karhai. This place has regrettably become synonymous with what to avoid at all costs when eating out.

The best authentic mixed grill in Birmingham. Tastes like you're back home with great portions and value for money. Definitely will be coming back.

Traditional food at a fair price. You won't beat it.

Once again 5/5 food with very friendly service. Mixed grill was especially tasty this time. Thanks Alhumdolillah

Tried their mix grill and it was yummy

Being coming here for over 15 years, can not fault anything, service and food always on point. Can recommend to all without any hesitation. You will not be disappointed

Excellent food. Nadeem is always pleasant and helpful.

Nice place food was very nice but service was poor they where busy but that's no excuse

The food got cold and was tasteless when we ordered dessert they were out of stock and the burgers were cold and hard. I would not recommend this place to anyone. At the end they were trying to get rid of us and said we have nothing left.

Always quality food and service. Been a regular for over 10 years. Mix Grill and Karahi are always excellent

Food was great but delivery was a little late, I was kept informed and the customer service was great.

Spot on taste & service. Would highly recommend!!

sauces spilt everywhere on the food

Very good customer service brother nadeem good hospitality he looked after us

I was brought here by some friends who strongly recommended it. Ordered chicken and lamb Karai and dhal, mango lassi with naan and roti. Had achar, some mint sauce and salad. Absolutely everything was incredibly tasty. Cant fault a thing, service was great. Chai at the end was exactly what we needed. I will also note a few of the previous 1 star reviews are fraudulent and from customers who brought in alcohol and then put up fake reviews with “Muslim names”. I have reported them, please report them too.

Amazing food. Need to go back and try other things on the menu. Their chicken wings, lamb karahi are a must. Ate some of my kids fries as they were nice too. Their chicken jalfrezi was nice but I think my expectation was high for this dish. Will definitely come back.

Buzzing restaurant Real local Pakistani style food and service Chef came out to ask how chilli we wanted the food and then made an amazing blend Fresh food constantly being cooked

Food was cooked to perfection. Can not find a better restaurant to dine at with the family and price was excellent given the big portion sizes.

Extremely disappointment with the Rude behaviour of Staff member, asked the staff member how long it will take to arrive in reply he answered saying that why you keeping asking again although it was the first time we asked him, and after that he started arguing and saying us why asking him ridiculous behaviour.

Very Rude behavior and ill mannerd Customer service. Today 5th of January 2024, we went there and waited more than 30 minutes for order. Just ask one time about order. The person behaves rudly and illiterate. When we went to manager he didn't say anything no sorry, no apologies. We were not expecting that behavior. Not suitable place with family they guy ESPECIALLY the waiters don't have manners to talk.

Its 05/1/2024 and we were four boys went there and we ordered karahi and literally after thirty minutes a waiter came and we asked him politely that our order is ready or not and literally said us you asked me several times and you have to go we can’t serve you. We left that place with empty belly and thats awareness for everyone think before going there.

Grill is on point , chicken karahi excellent . Good service and food

Food was awesome service was great will defo come again

Food standard has fallen” tasteless “very dissapointed , toilets absolutely filthy Not what it used to be

orderd mix grill there was no fried onions put in and meat has weird taste and chicken wasn't great either

Just terrible uncooked will not go again

Great food really tasty! Will come again!

Excellent food, excellent customer service , highly recommended

Top food, plenty of seating and excellent service

Desi Karahi, Alum Rock, Birmingham I recently had the pleasure of dining at Desi Karahi in Alum Rock, Birmingham, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food at Desi Karahi is simply amazing, leaving a lasting impression on my taste buds. One dish that stood out was the Mixed Grill. It arrived at the table sizzling, and the aroma alone was enough to make my mouth water. The combination of perfectly cooked meats, bursting with flavors and spices, was an absolute delight. I found myself thoroughly enjoying every bite and already looking forward to my next visit. Another highlight was the Lamb Karahi. This dish truly captured the essence of traditional flavors, taking me on a culinary journey I won't soon forget. The tenderness of the lamb, paired with the robust and rich karahi sauce, created a harmonious blend that was both authentic and wonderful. The service at Desi Karahi was top-notch. The waitstaff was not only professional but also incredibly friendly. They went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was exceptional. Despite being a party of 12, they effortlessly accommodated us, making us feel welcome and attended to throughout the evening. Even something as simple as a cup of tea was elevated to greatness at Desi Karahi. It was undoubtedly the best cup of tea I've had in a long time, perfectly brewed and served with care. In conclusion, I cannot recommend Desi Karahi highly enough. The food, from the sizzling Mixed Grill to the unforgettable Lamb Karahi, was exceptional. The service was fantastic, with attentive and friendly staff who made our dining experience truly memorable. Whether you're a fan of Pakistani cuisine or simply looking for an exquisite dining experience, Desi Karahi in Alum Rock, Birmingham, should be at the top of your list. I can't wait to return to this culinary haven myself.

Ordered masala fish was very salty service only two waiters were serving and taking orders when house was full they need more staff

Very good - nadim was very nice

It was my first time at Desi Karahi and I was pleasantly impressed with the food quality. Not only was the food fresh but the taste was exceptional. Fresh lamb karahi served with piping hot tandoori roti, what else could you ask for... Plus their masoor tardka daal was out of this world. We couldn't have enough of it. Their mix grill was very tender and well done, none of those rubbery pieces of meat. We will definitely be going back to Desi Karahi. As of today (18/11/23) Desi Karahi is offering the best karahi plus other desi dishes in Birmingham. Keep it up.

A frequent place and we travel over an hour to visit with family and friends. I have never been let down from the courtesy and friendly warm service from the waiters to the exquisite taste of the the food the mix grill is to die for, unique with flavoursome sauces and good marination. The Karahi and Balti are also lovely. Nadeem is always warm and welcoming and spends time and effort to make us feel welcome. A must try for anyone who loves Desi food!

My regular restaurant always come here The best one in Birmingham Everyone should come along Taste is amazing and service is amazing 10/10

We ordered lamb karahi with tarka masoor daal with roti. Karshi was spiced well to taste but meat and bones proportion was 50/50, which was disappointing. Masor tarka daal taste was great. Roti was well cooked crunchie tandoori roti.... Served with Salad and chutni combination tray. Karak Chai was too milky for us but had a great taste.

Best desi food in the Birmingham specially Chicken Karahi

Lovely food, very nice and hot, thank you for the sauces and the salad. Insha Allah will be ordering again :)

I went with my family, the chicken Karahi on the menu was very tasty, I would recommdend this.service was good.

Great service, lovely food, amazing atmosphere and polite staff. Would recommend!

Fresh food cooked to perfection. A very hearty meal will definitely be back 💯

Been a regular customer for almost 10 years. Always a smashing karahi, fresh and full of flavour. The tarka daal is a very under rated dish that most people will make the mistake of skipping, but believe me, it’s a must try.