Opheem in Birmingham

Outstanding is the best word to describe our experience here. The food was sublime, every course on the taster menu had something different to say - parts of it was so good (the potato course comes to mind) I didn't want it to end. An incredible tour de force of taste sensations which blended the unexpected with the traditional, the fragrantly sweet with the not too robust umami, the spices with the smooth and creamy textures or the flash of chargrilled greens. I had the matching wine menu which was well worth it as it elevated the whole thing to another level. To be fair the only other Michelin starred restaurant I've eaten at was Purnells which was very good but in the end not the same level as Opheem, which has surpassed all others. If you get a chance, go. You won't regret it. Oh and the service was near enough faultless. * edit: husband has reminded me that whilst the whole experience was fabulous, there was still a bone in his fish course and I was left waiting a while for my dessert wine (they are all supposed to arrive just before each course so that you can taste it on its own and then with the food).

Worthy of its 2 Michelin stars!

I booked the table a while ago when it was still a one-star restaurant but now they have two stars. Food was amazing with several snacks, and the dining area was beautiful. Before and after the meal, we were taken to a lounge where we were expected to order more drinks, which I found a bit uncomfortable. While the service was alright, I didn’t opt for the wine pairing and felt the staff weren’t as attentive compared to those who did. Overall it was a great experience and the 10-course menu cost £135pp.

All of the accolades and praise for Opheem are well desreved it was a fantastic experience.

Wow, what an amazing experience. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable. We had the 10 course tasting menu and 4 “snacks” in the bar, which was all included. To say we were full to bursting at the end is an understatement. No wonder this restaurant has 2 Michelin stars. It’s a must try if you’re in Birmingham. Thank you Aktar Islam and all your amazing staff.

There is a reason this is a two star Michelin. Do it once at least in your life. Don't miss the opportunity. It is an 'experience' of a lifetime.

Brilliant, great birthday treat. Cant believe people take photos of it all instead of enjoying the experience and the friends they are with. Superb

My favourite restaurant. Amazing food, amazing service. Would recommend to anyone.

What an amazing experience. Every little detail was thought through. Food looked and tasted amazing!! One of my favorites was the potato 5 ways and the lamb rib. Def go hungry as towards the end I was struggling. They look tiny but they add so many lovely little extras. Will 100% recommend. Service was amazing and staff lovely and knowledgeable.

Food was amazing, service was amazing. I would eat there every weekend if I could!

The atmosphere was so welcoming and comforting. Not pretentious. The food and whole experience was outstanding. All the chefs and front of house staff do an amazing job. It was a privilege to be served by Aktar himself, who was running his kitchen with efficency and pride.

Quite honestly one of the best culinary experiences I have ever experienced. I would 100% recommend!

Although we only had the lunch menu, the whole experience was one of the best we had at a two star michelin restaurant! The flavours were out of this world. Well done, Chef Aktar and the rest of the team.

Quite possibly the best dining experience of my life.. Booked here recently for a birthday treat for my wife. I have been following Aktar Islam's food for some time and had booked this some time ago when he still had the one star (so thrilled to see the second awarded!). We are lucky to dine a lot in fine dining places around the world so for a restaurant to live up to what we have experienced before needs a special touch. Arrival is extremely classy. Wonderful looking place and greeted when through the door, coats taken and then seated in a wonderfully comfortable bar / lounge area with subdued lighting that just reeked of class. We had booked on the ten course menu, but what then happened was the start of anything BUT a ten course evening. First the amuse bouche / pre dining snacks started arriving. Each one spellbinding in flavour and execution. I have dozens of pictures but can't post them all, nor can I describe every dish (nor do I want to pick a favourite). In this lounge area we enjoyed things like oyster emulsion (with a wonderful pre palate cleanser in a miniature bottle almost Alice in Wonderland style), crab on a small crumpet, a WONDERFUL sea bass in a fiery broth amongst others. In this room we were also offered a constant top up of still water and a drinks menu from which we opted for a couple of cocktails. I had a superb Kaffir Lime Gimlet. I will also say that the cocktail prices were not extreme at all, with some as low as £12. I've paid more in some hotel bars in small towns.. Then when finished taken through to the dining area. This is a much more airy space that doesn't feel crowded. It's an open kitchen affair, but not your normal 'hatch through which you can see'. The kitchen is a flowing extension of the dining area. The pass itself is just a separate station in the dining area manned, usually, by Aktar himself. You really feel like you are in the kitchen. Then the delights started - all plates were hugely memorable and had that knack of surprising you and making you grin as the flavours explode and develop in the mouth. As I say I am not picking favourites as start to finish the food was exceptional. Scallops, sirloin, monkfish, mutton ribs... All dishes have a touch of Indian spice, but obviously this is not a place to 'go and get a curry'. This is so refined and so interesting. Dishes that you want to talk about as they sing in the mouth making you pick out flavour, fizzes, sparkles.. I will make special mention of one course though, and it's not really a 'dish' as such. The bread course or 'Pau'. Read on.. First up, this is not a standard restaurant so at first seems strange to have bread course half way through the meal rather than on the table throughout. What arrived were small brioche loaves with a glazed top served with whipped and well spiced butter. These were delicious enough, but served with it was a small cup of warm lamb 'broth' which was akin to a spicy gravy. This we were told was meant to be eaten / sipped with the bread. And boy did it work. This is the course I am still pondering a day later - can't work out what was so special about it but it was - a totally leftfield thing that just stood out in my mind. Brilliant. I could have eaten a dozen of these! Before we get to the after dinner service a special mention to the main dining service. The food is, in the main, served by the actual chefs together with an explanation rather than a 'waiter'. This connection was not lost on me and again made you feel part of the kitchen. The main was served by Aktar himself who was charming. Another special word to the sommelier - very nice and cheery guy with lots of explanation with each glass. (superb wines too!). Other servers, on front of house were superb too. In fact the common thing with all is a smiley, friendly, efficient service that makes you feel welcomed throughout. Phew.. and then we were done. Taken back into the lounge for.. .yet more treats. Some petit fours arrived, and then a box with a selection of home made chocolates. Again the drinks menu was offered and I had a great Old Fashioned with Bourbon. Lounging back pondering what just happened.. Wow. We continued to ponder the meal at length in the taxi home. Then in the hotel. Then in the hotel again the next day. I'm still thinking about it. This isn't just great food and service, this is VERY MEMORABLE dining that I think I will be thinking of for a long time to come. What have I just experienced? This was something very special indeed. 5 star plus for service, atmosphere, food the lot. Utterly superb and I can't see how or where I will top this. Thanks so much team!

One of the finest meals and experiences I’ve ever had. Akhtar was at the pass the whole evening evening serving tables. The ten course tasting menu was nothing short of sensational and the restaurant setup was unique. I can wait to go back.

Always outstanding service, food and ambience. It was a set 10 course meal, every bite was rich, flavourful and satisfying. We wanted to taste with the wine flight but early starts the next day made us choose otherwise. They create a beautiful intimate setting and you can see the kitchen at work. All the praise and awards are well deserved.

Cut above, really is...the whole experience is completely different to other 'fine' dining experiences. Fantastic place, couldn't recommend more.

Exquisite food. Just exquisite. Probably the best tasting experience of my decades-long life eating at good restaurants here and overseas. I was a bit concerned that the size of the dishes (which photos I had seen beforehand) wouldn't fill me up, but I was wrong and I can see why it has two Michelin stars. Each course provides a taste bomb going off in your mouth, so even if it's only three or four mouthfuls you take your time to savour it. And they have perfectly timed the interval between courses so it's just as you are wondering when the next one is that they bring something beautiful to look at and you are plunged again into food heaven. At the end both I and my companions were full but not bursting, just wonderfully satiated. We were so amazed how you put food in your mouth and taste one thing, and then shortly after another flavour makes itself known and then another. How do they do that? If you can afford it, go, you won't be disappointed.

One of my favourite dining experiences of all time. Exceptional service. The flavours and details of each dish are sensational. I’ve been twice now and would happily return time after time.

Another amazing visit to Opheem today. Outstanding from start to end. Incredible service from the moment we stepped foot in the front door until the moment we left. The food was just superb, every course was a masterclass in flavor and textures and the service. was impossible to fault. Congratulations on the 2nd Star, a lot of hard work & dedication to have achieved that accolade. Thank you made my birthday truly memorable 👏👏👏👏👏

What a great Birthday experience for me. We tried their three course A La Carte experience. Although it says three course they brought us extra 2 courses which is always appreciated. When you first arrive at the restaurant they take you to the waiting lounge where you can order cocktails and serve you some mini starters. We tried 4 of their signature cocktails 2 alcoholic and 2 non alcoholic and they were both really tasty. After waiting 30-40 minutes they take you to the main dining area where they start bringing out the food and also explain it to you. For starters we had Kekda which is a soft shell crab tempura. For mains my girlfriend ordered cod and i went with the red meat option. The dishes we tasted were out of this world and I still remember what they all tasted like. You finish your meal with a delicious dessert. At the end they also brought us their signature chocolates when we were paying the bill. When we went back in October they had 1 Michelin Star, recently they got their second. Congratulations on the second Michelin star. It is definitely a one time experience and worth every penny you spend.

Easily the best restaurant I’ve ever been to, the food here is absolutely sublime.

Visited this amazing restaurant with my husband on a Friday lunch time for the 10 course taster menu. Right from the start the experience was spot on. The service was impeccable and the food outstanding. I can totally understand why Opheem recently received a 2 star Michelin rating.

A spacious corner site, big pubby windows, the bar contemporary, plush and neutral, with lots of fashionable plants and a nebula of on-trend lighting fixtures overhead; the dining room slightly tougher, with a faint backroom vibe, all rough plaster finishes and dark ­metallic colours. And yet one of the many pleasures of our 10-course tasting menu was that there was at least a trace element of British curry-house DNA in the mix, from the spiced butter smothering a small and outright fantastic dish of bhutta, roasted corn, soured with (we thought – the menu is pretty laconic) amchoor, to a nearly fantastic but fractionally overcooked monkfish “dopiaza”.

Highly recommend. Good experience and food is really made with love and attention. Excellent to see such efforts by a hometown chef. Well done

The meal exceeded all of our expectations. The whole evening felt like an experience and flowed so well. 3.5 hours flew! The food was presented incredibly and tasted even better. With the snacks and treats in the bar either side of the 10 course taster we actually had 20 courses. Highly recommend. We've tried many taster menus and Ynyshir was the best one we'd ever had, but i thibk this equalled it

Beautiful restaurant great service food outstanding lovey tasty food all served by the chefs who where plating up every course explained which is a first for us but great nice as well to see the chef owner serving the main course to diners and telling everyone what a the dish was service all in all some of the best we have had worth a trip

Gorgeous restaurant, 10 course tasting menu was delicious. Loved the open kitchen, service was great.

We visited this restaurant at the weekend for a date night and we were incredibly disappointed with our experience. Not only was the wait ridiculous to get served but once the food arrived, it was served cold and lacked flavour. We explained this to a member of staff who we felt did not try to resolve our issue with any real effort. We explained that as we were paying so much for our dining experience, that the food should at least come hot and have the proper authentic flavours of Indian cuisine. Considering that this restaurant has a Michelin star, our experience of this establishment is that it has very underwhelmimg food quality and poor customer service! We will never be dining at Opheem again and would much rather save money by ordering a takeaway from our local Indian.

Four of us had a lunchtime Birthday celebration. Ten course tasting menu £125 was an experience rather than just a meal. Allow at least three hours! Food as you might expect was very innovative with an Asian twist. Portions a decent size. You will not leave hungry. Dishes included scallops, sea bass, cod, lamb, venison plus the vegetable dishes which were equally as good. Staff are great, you feel relaxed and Aktar came to our table twice to discuss the dish being served. A great touch, as was the hand written Birthday card. Some courses at the beginning & end are served in the lounge. Aktar comes over as a thoroughly decent person. It must be hard maintaining this standard. The place was pretty much full, which creates a great ambience There is some parking outside including disabled spaces

A great experience. A l carte menu is actually great value for menu. Great food and service. Exquisite taste and beautiful surroundings.

I've never really fancied trying a fine dining restaurant for a number of reasons. 1 the cost of these places, 2 always worried that I wouldn't be full at the end. 3. Actually getting a reservation. It was £125 for a 10 course tasting menu and it was worth every penny. The food was outstanding in every aspect. The look, flavours and textures were unbelievable. This is my first experience with fine dining and I don't think it will be my last. I'm normally the type of guy that orders the biggest items on the menu to make sure I'm full. I had concerns I would still be hungry after seeing images of the small plates that are associated with fine dinning. This was not the case at all just the right amount of food for even a large eater like my self. I would return to this place in a heart beat. 11 out of 10

A really amazing experience - all of the service was welcoming and professional. The food was fantastic, my personal favourite being the vegetable korma and potato dish with multiple textures and flavours of potatoes. I also had a lychee martini, this was honestly one of the nicest cocktails I've ever had. In addition, the wine choice was great, we opted for a bottle of pinot noir from the champagne region and it was perfect with the menu. I cannot recommend highly enough for an amazing experience and even more amazing food.

Faultless from beginning to end. We were a party of 6 who eat at fine restaurants in the UK and around the world and this is definitely up there with the best . If we could give out stars we would not hesitate to give it 3. Such a warm welcome, beautiful cocktails, snack after snack which were sublime. Never have we had so many cleverly balanced and perfectly spiced dishes . Each dish exceeded our expectations in term of taste but also beautifully presented ,hats off to you all. Friendly and professional staff. The service was immaculate ( but not stuffy). Lovely to watch the chefs at work . Such a lovely atmosphere is the restaurant and the lounge .

Amazing service, amazing food, by far the best michelin star resteraunt in Birmingham, highly recommended

Wow, Opheem 10 course tasting menu. Nothing shortnof amazing. Taste buds dancing around the mouth after eating such fabulous food. Staff and service exceptional 👏

This is an experience we went for the 10 course meal - amazing

April was my last visit to Opheem and that wasn't a disappointment.. so had to make another visit in autumn to see what's happening in the Opheem food scene. Yet again like all my past visits Opheem over the year's, it's always pushing the boundaries of Indian cuisine to the point its literally worthy constantly come back & back & back year in, year out to see what dishes this restaurant creates! The flavours of spice produced and textures are executed brilliantly & brutally good... The wine flight that comes with the taster is always one of my favourites over the year i visit restaurants.. The setup from sitting in the lounge to start off with having canapés.. then sitting in the main restaurant for your food, to back in the lounge after for petit Fours is a good concept.. And all this is probably why the restaurant is a massive success, and will be here for sometime to come...

What an experience!!! The food was outstanding, the service second to none. Lovely ambiance, cocktails to die for and generous (and memorable) amuse bouche, followed by 10 fabulous courses. We could not fault a single dish, food or drink item served. The spicing and the...

Second visit in recent months, food and service were superb. There is no picking a favourite item from the tasting menu, all great & all worked together. A full house but friendly and attentive service with time to just enjoy.

Our new favourite fine dining restaurant, this being our second year we have celebrated our wedding anniversary at

I had a wonderful experience visiting Opheem. The staff were exceptional, providing detailed explanations for each dish and offering excellent service. The culinary experience was truly divine. I couldn't find any flaws in my time at this restaurant. Every detail is meticulously thought out, making it a truly worthwhile experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.

An absolutely fantastic experience for my husbands 40th with friends. From arriving at the restaurant to leaving, the experience is so well thought out and delivered with 5 star service. The 10 course tasting menu was amazing from start to finish and we were lucky...

This has to be our best meal this year and would certainly be in our top 5 of all time! We went to Opheem to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was truly fantastic on every level. On arrival we were taken to the lounge...

Where do I start. Me and my husband have eaten here several times aswell as having the Aktar at home delivery boxes. There is nowhere else like Opheem. We have been fortunate enough to eat in many high end restaurants in the UK and abroad. This restaurant is unique the flavour combinations and use of spice is not replicated anywhere else. Every course is divine, every visit different courses, they are all amazing. The cocktails are soooo nice too. The staff are attentive , polite and professional yet personable and not overly stuffy which you can find in some restaurants. If you have the opportunity to visit here please do so it's a wonderful place a personal favourite of me and my husbands. Keep doing what your doing as you do it so well. Any criticism of here is unwarranted and picky to be polite. The soft shell crab is to die for. Can't wait for our next visit to be honest. Thank you.

Had the 10-course Autumn tasting menu. Absolutely fantastic experience. Superb food, great ambience, impeccable service. And Aktar Islam (owner) came to our table and had a nice chat. Everything a Michelin star restaurant should be!!

A wonderful three course lunch at Opheem, with additional unexpected snacks and treats, where service was very attentive but by no means intrusive. Vegetarian dietary requirements were catered for with each course being carefully explained. The food and drink served was incredible, just a couple of things weren't to our taste. My first fine dining experience which I'll always remember.

We ate here last night, spent £600 and the food was utterly horrendous! It may be to the liking of some but I would not be going back here anytime soon. The lounge had a nice atmosphere but the dining area did not. There are far better Indian restaurants in the greater Birmingham area by a far mile than this place.

This was our first visit for 4 of us. We had the 10 courses with a wine flight. The service was second to none and the food was absolutely amazing. We loved that they made a whole night of it, no rushing, all food and...

Oh my, what amazing evening. The food and the service was exceptional. My favourite course was, well all of them!

Stunning food, great service and great atmosphere. Indian fine dining at its very best. We had the five course tasting menu with wine flight and every course was first class. Wines were interesting and well matched.

Wow, just wow. We are fortunate enough to have eaten in a number of Michelin starred restaurants and Opheem is up there with the best of them. The food is exquisite and so tasty; the chefs bring each course to your table and take pride...

The perfect way to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Amazing food with delicious Indian flavours, finely balanced, in every course, from the beautiful and intricate ‘snacks’ to the chai and petit fours in the plush lounge afterwards. We shared the wine flight and enjoyed each pairing and the additional info from Stefan - the knowledgeable and engaging sommelier. A memorable dining experience made even more special by being able to watch Aktar leading the pass and his team of talented young chefs. We wish we could do it all again next weekend!

We had a wonderful evening family catch up. The food and service were amazing. The care and presentation that had gone into every course was breath taking. The flavours were gorgeous. The staff were charming, professional and went out of their way to make our...

I think you realise how bad service is in other restaurants when you dine here. Its a strictly come dancing master class in attention to details and elegance. The team work in unison with an Eagle eye on every table without ever feeling overlooked or interrupted. Every moment is catered for. Never a glass half full or a napkin dropped. Now for the food. F me the food. Do it. Just do it. Just call up now and book a table..like it's insane how one tiny mouthful can have an explosion of flavours that tickle every taste bud. So many of the dishes I wanted to have like ten more please. But you can't. The tasting menu is deceptive. You think you won't be full and then you are begging them no more. It's delicious food. Its not even spicy. I'm a wimp and I cherished it. Its so delicious. One of the best meals I've ever had.

Wow ! What an experience. My 70th birthday treat from my wife, daughters and son in law. First treat in Tuscany and 2nd here. The starter tasters, main and also dessert tasters just amazing with so many flavours and ingredients put together as a work of art. The owner and staff work hard and professionals. Good luck for future.

Had an excellent meal and wine pairings. The 10 course tasting menu was very filling and excellent value. The service was equally as good as the food. If you love food visit Opheem.

Been several times now. Just never fails to be anything other than incredible. Always amazing. Excellent service and a tasting menu to rival anywhere in the world. Massive fan. Great value. Fabulous wines and food combinations that are wonderful. Go. Enjoy.

Phenomenal taster menu, each dish was a culinary delight and presented beautifully. Staff were attentive and couldn’t fault the ambiance. Would absolutely recommend.

Absolutely the best experience we have ever had at a restaurant. From the moment we arrived we were looked after. Front of house service was outstanding. We had the A la Carte menu and the food, the presentation the explanation and the taste was amazing....

By far one of the bests restaurants in Birmingham. Without question deserving of its Machen star with uncompromising values and standards. This is a true dining experience.

as a former hospitality professional I am not easily impressed with modern restaurants, however I believe the taster menu we had was possibly "the best" meal I have ever had? Service was good too. Wines and drinks a little over priced but very well worth...

Just the perfect food experience, worth the money. Lovely staff and the whole atmosphere of the restaurant just pulls the whole place together.

Words cannot express how good this place is. Everything is perfect, the decor, the drinks, the staff and the food. Starting in the lounge with snacks and drinks, then taken into the restaurant for 10 courses of the most exquisite and sublime flavours of Indian...

I've never enjoyed a dining experience more than I have tonight. The food wasn't 5 STAR , it was 10 STAR. Every single course was absolutely amazing as were the staff. I would without doubt highly recommend an evening here.

Visited recently with a friend for a long awaited catch up. First of all it is impossible to reach the restaurant past business hours. God forbid there be an emergency that you need to inform them about. We were sat in the lounge to begin...

By far and away our favourite resturaunt. Highly recommend the taster menu. Seasonal changes keep it interesting. Outstanding work! Service couldnt be better.

Stunning. Fantastic food and service. In my opinion the best place to eat in Birmingham

A truly memorable experience from start to end, that we did not want to actually end. This is one of the easiest reviews: From our arrival through to us leaving, three hours later, everything was just perfect. The food was sublime and the service was...

One of the best meals I have had anywhere ever.

Dining at Opheem is always an incredible experience. Each dish be it vegetarian or non vegetarian is faultless in flavour and presentation. Opheem is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. I look forward to my next visit to the restaurant.

It’s probably been said before but this was an incredible experience from the minute we stepped through the door. We paid for the 10 course and we’re regaled with 4 “snacks” - all beautifully presented and delicious. We had a great table adjacent to and...

From the very first contact with Opheem, the Team have been nothing short of exceptional. We had the 10 course tasting menu on Saturday 7 October and 24 hours later we are still thinking and talking about it…. The atmosphere both within the bar area...

Superb food and although the price point is expensive, I personally believe it is tremendous value for money considering the quality and presentation of the food and service.

Just amazing. The best service and phenomenal food in a buzzing atmosphere. One of the best tasting menus we’ve had. Worth noting that the wine pairing is definitely worth it (also generous portions!). Thank you!

I was treated to dinner at Opheem by my wife for my birthday. When we arrived we ummed and ah'ed over whether we should go with the a la carte, the smaller tasting menu or just throw caution to the wind and go for the 10 course tasting menu. Originally I believe it has been booked as an a la carte service, however, the staff were all very lovely and encouraging when we decided to go for it and do the 10 course menu and by golly we were so happy that we did. This is simply sensational modern Indian cooking. 95% utter slam dunks with a few curios but overall for the price this is utterly worth it. Special praise reserved for the lovely staff, the incredible snacks and pre-dessert. But the star of the show was undoubtedly the Aloo Tuk course, this dish is a celebration of potatoes and is rightly famous, such complexity of flavours and moreishness from a humble potato who would have thought! All the food is halal as well, if you only eat halal food you owe it to yourself to come here at least once in your life!! This is very competitively priced compared to other Michelin starred restaurants, and you simply have to try the 10 course menu if you come. We're coming back in November for another family celebration and cannot wait.

First time there and the tasting menu was really amazing! Will 100% return. Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere.

It certainly did not dissapoint. From the moment we arrived, everyone was friendly,attentive and smiling. The bar area was super comfy with 5 canapés all prepared in front of you. Your then taken into the restsurant area with an open kitchen. We had the 10...

Insanely pricey but worth a once in a lifetime visit.

Exceptional Indian inspired food, highly recommended

Brought my fiancé here for his birthday, where we had the most wonderful evening. Having been to a lot of Michelin Starred restaurants, we both agreed that Opheem was the best we’ve been to. The attention to detail with every course and all the little...

I had the pleasure of celebrating my sister's 30th birthday at Opheem in Birmingham, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The private room added a special touch to the occasion, and the food was nothing short of incredible. Each course was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and creativity. The service was both friendly and exceptionally attentive, making us feel like valued guests throughout the evening. Opheem is a Michelin-starred gem that exceeded our expectations and made my sister's milestone birthday unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Amazing food, amazing service, attention to detail was incredible. Love it that the chefs bring you your food and explain what each course was in detail. Highly recommended for a special occasion. Such a treat

Came here for my 30th birthday and loved it so much! Thank you for making it so special

Never in many decades of fine dining eating out have we been to an Indizn restaurant but went to Opheem in Birmingham today and were blown away. Brilliant food, restaurant really lovely and staff so friendly and professional. It's a Michelin one star but definitely...

It's not your typical curry house. There's not a poppadom or nan bread on the menu. This is Indian inspired fine dining. You will find some of the most inspiring dishes with Indian flavours and spices. As you enter through the huge doors, you are...

Absolutely exceptional... there's no other word for it. A beautiful restaurant with fantastic staff who provided brilliant service throughout. The sommelier was wonderful; friendly, funny and charming. Spoke to us about his favourite wines and even let us taste a couple of extras. We had the summer menu with wine flight. The pre-meal snacks were excellent, super tasty and it made you sad there was only really one bite of them because they were so good. Lovely cocktails too. Only negative was nobody topped up our water and we were in the lounge for 45 mins with a tiny glass each. The meal was superb, some amazing flavours and ideas presented by enthusiastic chefs. The paired wines were all excellent and well explained too especially as I'm not particularly "wine intelligent" so it was great to learn as we went along. Only dish that disappointed was the chicken korma - this was a bit dull compared to the others and the turnip seemed pointless as it was just a turnip with no other flavours or spices. The staff also remembered it was my birthday and presented me with a handwritten card which was a lovely touch. Finished with sweets in the lounge but could barely finish them as we were so full! In total spent around 4 hours there. Bill came to £578 for two people. Fantastic evening and my second best ever meal (after the illustrious L'Enclume in Cumbria). Well done

Absolutely exceptional... there's no other word for it. A beautiful restaurant with fantastic staff who provided brilliant service throughout. The sommelier was wonderful; friendly, funny and charming. Spoke to us about his favourite wines and even let us taste a couple of extras. We had...

Stunning menu. Without a doubt, one of Birmingham's hidden gems. We went for my partner's birthday and it was a worthy celebration. Initially, we had planned to go for the 5 course lunch menu... that soon turned into the tasting menu (because why the hell not?). This restaurant hides right in plain sight in the Jewellery Quarter. The contrast between a busy Birmingham street and the gorgeous interior can't be overstated. We were guided into a tastefully decorated modern lounge and offered the cocktail menu for aperitifs. I had an oolong iced tea cocktail with coconut and cacao nibs, a delightfully complex play on the palette. We were promptly offered some comforting snacks—they were rich and earthy and set up our stomachs nicely. After about 30 minutes, we were led into the main dining hall. The vibe was very different, bustling with an open kitchen and waiting staff rushing around. My only qualm with the experience was that the dining hall was so open plan with tables in close quarters, so you inevitably get involved with the neighbours on the table next to you. Not a problem if your neighbours are lovely (which they were) but not always conducive to the most intimate experience. That said, the chefs and waiting staff who presented the food and drinks were incredibly attentive and it was enjoyable to hear the people next to us having the same reactions to the food. The menu didn't pull any punches—every course was delicious. Sometimes fun and a little messy, sometimes delicate and pretty. Always very colourful. After the meal was done, we were marched back to the lounge to have after dinner drinks and some sweets. We were relieved to take some of the sweets home since we were so full!

Having been taken by a friend I must admit I was underwhelmed. A restaurant with very little ambiancean and quite dark and dull. Food was nice but I don't think I received Mitchellin Star standard food. Also having read other reviews before posting my review it is very clear that due to no responses from the restaurant to good, bad or indifferent reviews that the diners views are irrelevant to Aktar Islam.

It’s been difficult to write this review as I found a lack of words to fully express just how good the evening was. We experienced the 10 course taster menu, part of an overnight package with the Bloc hotel. The bargain of the year! Experience...

We had a superb birthday meal at Opheem, an extremely high-end restaurant in Birmingham, serving food influenced by the sub-continent and modern “Michelin-style” British cookery. To my shame, I’m not naturally a great fan of much Indian/Bangladeshi food as served in Britain, often finding it...

Had no idea what to expect but from our arrival onwards our evening was superb. All of the food was delicious and the service in the restaurant was seamless. It is lovely to see the chef patron at work alongside his staff and to have...

What an absolutely amazing meal at Opheem. Each course was just out of this world. Very very well worth a visit. The restaurant setting was beautiful too and the staff were just exceptional. Especially Stefan who was just a delight.

We had the 10 course lunch time tasting menu with paired wines and it was a truly memorable experience. You can really tell the effort that's put into the whole thing: it was like a well oiled machine from the entrance to the bar area to the restaurant and back. The kitchen is open so you can see some of the food being prepared and are served directly by the chefs. Overall the atmosphere was so positive, it felt like people were happy to be there. The food was so, so good, and the flavours and spices very much on point. There were a lot of desserts, more than I've usually seen on tasting menus which I appreciated but might be a bit much for some. The Granny Smith samosa was the best! The only thing I'd improve is to get coffee cups with handles: I ordered an americano to go with my desserts but I struggled to drink it because the cup was too hot to hold.

Food is not bad. Good flavours and some good execution. Highlight was the potato dish. Also unfortunately some poor execution, an ice cream that was fully melted when served was one to remember. You won’t go hungry, there are a lot of dishes and we spent a good 3 hours there. Service unfortunately a let down, waited until the third course until we could order wine. Menu printed out was incorrect. Drinks menu covers scuffed and worn. Just felt quite rushed and bit understaffed unfortunately. Just needs a bit of attention to detail. Really really wanted to love this place, and I didn’t dislike it, but for near £200 per head I think I just expected a bit more when compared to other 1 star places we’ve been to recently. Maybe just a bit of bad luck on our part, who knows.

Been here a few times and it is always incredible with new dishes to try.

Amazing food! Went for my birthday. The whole experience was unforgettable. The staff was very friendly and professional. The food is simply on another level! Art on a plate, loved every mouthful and every minute of our lunch experience.

One of the best experiences we've ever had. From the moment we sat down to moment we left it was truly special. The staff were unreal, extremely friendly and their service was exceptional. They all worked in synchronisation. We had the vegetarian tasting menu and the food was great, so tasty and extremely well presented. The wine pairing is a must, it has genuinely been well thought out. Shout out to Alice who smashed it from the get go, really looked after us from start to the end. Well done team we'll definitely be back and with more people.

Absolutely blown away by this whole experience. Service was impeccable, food was out of this world. Every interaction was nailed on and meeting Aktar having watched him and his team work was fantastic .