Desi Karahi & Grill in Cardiff

Good place. Best curry house in the Alum Rock area. Just a bit far from the main Alum Rock area. It gets really crowded late at night. I would recommend going around evening time to get the same quality food but in a much relaxed atmosphere. Their salad and sauces are one of the best in Birmingham. If u wanna get chicken kebab, go for keema naan I would suggest, it's better than their kebab. Kebab is not as good as their other food options.

Fast service and food came out quick. Chicken karahi was flavoursome and enjoyed by all!

Delicious food, always fresh and amazing service

Spot on. The tarka daal is to die for and the curries are second to none. The sheesh kebabs are just phenomenal

Lovely 😊 malsa fish chicken veg pakora salad 🥗 sauces

Zero hygiene, if they can’t keep the outside street clean, imagine what their kitchen is like. Saw the guy working on the grill, just wiping the metal grill skewers and just reloading them with fresh meat, no washing involved. Then the way they handle food is wild, like saw the waiter transferring rice to a container with his fingers, rather than grabbing a spoon real quick. Then service is rubbish, takes forever to come take the order, and even longer for them to microwave the ready made curries, then the uncle at the grill is arrogant in the way he spoke to another customer who came in to ask for a takeaway menu. Gives you the runs afterwards, so avoid if you can 👌 plus other customers here just stare at you, like animals

Lovely food 🍲 will order again

Very nice food. Nadeem was very helpful

Called the restaurant and they said the just eat isn’t working when clearly I’ve ordered from just eat and they forgot some items. Not impressed! Won’t be ordering again.

Chicken pakora very nice fluffy batter very nice def order there again

Very tasty food lovely masala fish crispy fresh

Great food good value for money

Good food for local asian pakistani food

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 😋.

Nice tasty food and good family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend

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.

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 :)

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.

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

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.

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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

The food was very oily. Service average.

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.

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.

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.

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