Shahi Masala in Birmingham

PLEASE READ | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE HERE AT SHAHI MASALA IN BIRMINGHAM. I came to Shahi Masala a day in the December Christmas Holidays, and I would like to say my experience was PHENOMENAL, everything was perfection. There is lots of variety in starters, main dish, sides, desserts, and not to mention for the price of 22 pound per adult that includes drinks (AND MANGO LASSI UNLIMITTED and bear in mind this is the only place in Birmingham I know which does so) I would like to say I'm really liked the atmosphere and we got seated right away. The main meals were really nice, for example the nihari and butter chicken had a stunning taste of all the masalas mixed, I would also like to say the food id not spicy, its medium at highest. There id huge huge variety in starters too. Big selection of desserts, ranging from sprinkle cake with warm custard, apple crumble cake with warm custard, and this buffet even serves Mr Tees very famous ice cream, they also have a separate big salad and sauce bar. The decor is stunning throughout this buffet and the fountain outside provides space to take photos and create memories, overal 10/10. I have been to Ziryab, Roya Shalimar, Zauq but I feel like Shahi Masala is just the best out of all, highly recommend bring your family and friends and indulge in their rich tastes, NOTE : The waiters were really helpful walking around and even collect your dirty plates from your tables, HIGHLY RECOMMEND One thing I found really displeasing however was the chocolate fountain, there is a massive chandelier above it and it out me off, surely all the dust goes into it....

Naan were not properly cooked - any one who eaten the naan had stomach problem. Charged me £41.23 while actual order was for £34.45. Food wasn't tasty.

Food was absolutely tasteless , overrated , drinks had no fizz , overall a very bad experience . Would never go again , too expensive when food has no quality . No Cod fish or southern fried chicken . Smell of toilets was all over the restaurant floor and this put us off even more .

It’s very good, amazing teast, the service amazing, highly recommended

Good starters choice of everything abit of the starters was dry the chicken strippers was nice the curry's not the best no taste att all abit pricey for what it is but worth the choice of food you get sauces was dry not much of a choice in sauce.

The place was amazing all type of food are in there and I recommend all of you to come and visit shahi masala

Food was great this time around compared to last time, which was January 2023.

Worth for money and lot of variety of Asian foods

I recently went there with the family and was completely blown away by the variety of food available. I've been to a number of buffet places in the Midlands and can honestly say this one is the best. For £22 you get a large selection of foods and free unlimited drink refills.

Good ambiance and fresh food. Price is reasonable, drinks are free including mango lasi ... choclate foutain too. It has better parking space than zaryab. Obviosuly you can not compare it with Nawab .. but still it is worth the money if you want a decent buffet in Birmingham..

Was okay a lot of options but some food had a little bland taste. Pleasant staff too.

Lots of dishes but the quality of the food is not there the lamb chops chicken was raw eventhough I had told the man cooking they didnt fix the problem. As it was quite busy when entering there was no order people were saying they had paid and waiting on tables sat inside eventhough your told 90 mins max no one is checking needs more staff at the door for a better service

Rude and inconsiderate staff. Led by the influence of the main manager/owner (elder gent at the till) so no surprise the rest follow his demeanour.

This is a very nice buffet restaurant, the owner is a pakistan. This is an independent building and it looked like a palace. It also has its own free parking lot. There’s a lot of options however there isn’t sea food. But if you don’t like spice, maybe you should reconsider before going. Yes this is a 100% halal restaurant. If you are Muslim you can relax and enjoy the food without fear. Children under 5 can eat for free, and children under 10 eat for half the price, I think these prices are very fair. And coca cola free The staff is the most capable ones I’ve seen in England. It’s like the staff at the white house. They check on the tables every 5 minutes and they make it their duty to have absolutely no trash on your table. If you have a sweet tooth i think you will not be disappointed trying this buffet. The only criticism I have is I think they need to provide more green, just cucumber and tomatoes is not enough for a balanced meal. The queue at this place is a mess due to how successful it is. If there was a guard with giving out numbers or whatnot should fix the problem. If the owner wants the restaurant to flourish more he could try and add some different dishes like maybe sushi. But I don’t think there’s such need as this place is VERY successful. This is a very successful owner and a very successful restaurant. We will definitely be coming back. Please don’t forget they also provide a room for prayers, if you are Muslim you can pray without worries and or distractions. Clearly while making bank, the owner did not forget the existence of Allah. So the in conclusion if you were pondering on whether or not you should visit I 100% recommend this buffet. Also if you finished eating there is also lots of places and mini markets near by that provides fruits you could purchase. This area is a very friendly place with lots of Pakistan and Indian people. You are less likely to see white english people, but rest well, this is a very safe area as this area has almost no drunk people or people doing drugs.

The worst buffet I have ever been. Will never visit again.

Very happy with the food. So many dishes to choose from. Specially the lamb chops were so delicious. I did wanted to try many other dishes but missed out on quite a lot. Will be back for more though. It was a great time out with the family. Money well spent.

Enjoyed the food, specially the lamb dishes like lamb Nihari, paya etc. I enjoyed the lamb pulao in rice dishes than any other.

Absolutely disgusting. Decided to go to the toilet before I could even sit down I looked up in the vent and over 10 DEAD rats just sitting up there. Honestly vile. This is a breach of every single health and safety check there has ever been. How this place is still open I don’t even know. Somehow there was no smell, obvious that the buffet knew about it and decided to cover up the smell instead of getting rid of the problem. Never visiting EVER again. If I could vote this 0 stars I absolutely would. Sadly that isn’t an option so I have to vote one, which is very generous for this absolutely disregard in public health. Please shut this place down asap to anyone going please use this as a warning. Food is good, but you won’t even be as to have another bite once you step into the women’s toilet. Round of applause for Birmingham’s most disgusting, vomit inducing cheap skate of a buffet. And I’m being completely honest. Save yourself the money

Manager Jameel was supercool man. He accomodated us in nice way. Appreciate it.

Great buffet style restaurant. Plenty of choice.

Nice place, good selection of food and drinks included. Desert could offer better selection.

I liked the environment and the food was good as well.

Went last for the first time, at first I thought £22 quid sounds alot but then thought well I'm here now let's see ..definately worth 22 quid great array of meat and chicken dishes .great choice of starters main courses and the desserts to .so I decided to come again

Buffet was really good, had amazing range of starters, lots of mains but lacked desserts. Not bad for £22pp, amazing space and great for families & kids.

Good food, affordable but no seafood food options.

Delicious food amazing service we went there very often my wife loves the place and food we will be back again and again 😉

Bit loud on music but it’s a good buffet place! They had a prayer room/corner They’ve got plenty of dishes to try on. Amazing taste. Parking available on site. They do offer slots for parties/functions and charge per person + rent for the space allocated. Nice idea but they have time limits for allocation. Overall food 4/5 Variety of food available 5/5

Good food nice and clean atmosphere excellent service personally recommend “paya dish and Golgappy are very delicious would love to go there again they deserve ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A great ambience . Excellent taste . Variety of food menus . A must visit place for family n friends . Will definitely visit again

Good quality and tasty food. Sufficient choice for different Asian foods. Very good customer service, friendly staff. -Very noisy environment -Drinks were substandard, should be improved.

It is clean, the food is delicious..very nice staff..I recommend it to everyone:) Congratulations:)

Day out with family ended up at Shahi Masala after shopping. Food was really amazing nice selection, also unlimited drink refills help urself with a range or really nice flavours. Pricing was very responsible £22per Adults £10per kids. Wish they had this Pricing in Manchester, will be going back for sure!

Visited last night , it was awesome everything is tried was delicious, worth visiting with only 22£ per person I am extremely choosy and taste conscious but i loved most of items i tried. Definitely going again and again

Loved this place. My second time here with family. It was lovely, however I gave it 4 stars cos my mum and brother had dodgy bellies after having the mango lassi.

Pretty good! Can't complain about the value. Lamb chops were good as far as Pakistani buffet lamb chops go. Lots of food and desserts to choose from. All you can eat, all you can drink. Liked the chocolate fountain. Brownies were a let down, they didnt taste great, tasted like store bought brownies.

Excelente Shahi Masala disfrutó de risas divertidas el ki es un paseo niños lobo adolescente Tekken Outfit Torneo Parodia Más Subestimado

Starters where bit dry chicken was overcooked the curry was nice

Bit noisy but big car park and great range of food. People mostly had chocolate fountain and ice cream I think. Fish was my favourite I had it for starter and main.

Good selection of food Big parking Food is continuously refiled Clean place Very busy at peak times Best recommendation: Lamb chops Palak chicken Chicken biryani

Went with the family and really enjoyed it ☺

Buffett breakfast is needed too

Great place to eat as much as you like and good food

Been to the restaurant again after nearly a year and have to admit the quality has massively improved....lovely fresh food

Fue a Birmingham para una comida buffet terminó en shahi masala Costo £ 22 por persona esto estaba incluyendo bebidas y lassi La comida era increíble 10 / 10 El aparcamiento estaba lleno a las 5. 30 pm cuando llegamos allí Fue increíble el lugar para estar

Super, its been a while since I've been to a buffet that's fresh and has variety. We've driven past this place so many times, would definitely return.

Nice, but need some improvement

You get what you paid for - the best I can describe the place. Good atmosphere if you coming as family or as group. My favourite are Haleem and Lamb Ribs. Only issue is, if you don't live around and don't have a car, then you might have to take 2 buses to reach the place from the town.

Amazing food and large variety, nice place to go with the family. Food was lovely

After some time, I finally got a chance to enjoy their buffet, which was a big disappointment, Food was so tasteless, and it was like some children making food for fun. It was advertised so good but we all 16 people have very big disappointment. Well I wasted my money But you can choose a better one, or try yourself if you not to believe here.

I didn't like the food. Sorry ... Kabul Darbar is much better.

An excellent selection of halal food and the best halal buffet by any margin within the east midlands. Constantly improving and growing in both their cuisine and physically (ie: the two floors that have magically appeared within half a year). I assume catering is something they can do and intend to have a function hall at some point on the second floor. Service is quick if you make the effort to get in early. Otherwise the wait is long as diners have 90mins of chow-time. Would love to see an improvement in the dessert section, but I have seen improvements already. Allhamdulillah there is a salah area. I can see the barakah in both the food and the business expansion. May Allah keep their business open. Ample parking and easy to navigate venue. Nice cafe at the end of the car park.

A very very busy restaurant. Great selection on meat curries which other buffet places do not offer. The only downside was the food were a lot cold than elsewhere.

It's quick, good variety, drinks included. Could expand the dessert menu, overall quality could be better but all good.

Nice little buffet. Pay on entry, and drinks are included, about 20 quid per person. Not a bad selection. The curries are tasty. There is live cooking here, but mostly just veg. Free car park here as well. :)

“I recently visited this buffet, and I was blown away by the quality, quantity, and variety of food on offer. From delicious Indo-Chinese dishes to rich Pakistani curries, authentic Italian options, and an impressive selection of sweets, there’s something for everyone. The dosa and stir-fry stations are standouts, and the lassi is a must-try! What really impressed me was how well they manage to keep all the dishes topped up, no matter how busy it gets. The place is always bustling, which speaks to how popular it is – perfect for bringing the family, and children are warmly welcomed. Another great feature is the Islamic prayer room available for both men and women, making it even more accommodating for everyone. With ample parking and such a wide range of food, it’s a fantastic place for any occasion!

Nice quality buffet with very good and large selection of south Asian dishes and definitely best dessert selection from all Birmingham buffet places. Drinks and lassi included in price.

Después de haber tenido numerosas grandes experiencias en Shahi Masala anteriormente, pensé que sería una gran oportunidad para volver a visitarlo una década después. Sin embargo, mis expectativas se quedaron cortas, y me quedé decepcionado e insatisfecho. Para empezar, las chuletas de cordero se quemaron hasta el punto de que no eran comestibles, el pollo estaba mal cocido y las chuletas McCain no eran más que empapadas y aceitosas. Otra molestia fue el hecho de que la ensalada de col se había disparado, dejando un sabor agrio en la boca después. Sin embargo, cuando traté de comunicar esto al personal no entendieron lo que estaba diciendo. Con un precio de £ 20 por cabeza, la calidad de la comida en Shahi Masala lamentablemente ha bajado colina abajo y no me ha animado a volver a visitar este lugar de nuevo. Como nota positiva, el helado del Sr. Whipple era fantástico!

I only go now and then with friends. And so... Description below. LARGE AREA. It's a big place. CAR PARK : Has a car park. SELF SERVICE/BUFFET. PRICES : I think it's now between £20-22pp. But please confirm this with them. BUSY: Usually very busy, Families Children, Couples, Friends, Groups, work groups etc... Usually Packed. FOOD: Massive selection. Pizza, fries, potatoes, chicken varieties, Eastern. Starters, mains, salads, sauces, & Sweets etc... DRINKS : Refills of Soft drinks, water, juices etc ( all inclusive ) ALCOHOL : NO. I have never seen alcohol there. So you could ring up to confirm if you "need" this! PAY : They have a cash machine also by the counter & have used our payment cards also. Personally, we've never had a problem. Always enjoyed it. Maybe had to wait few minutes to get a table now and then but never a problem as such. Self service Buffet. They continuously take finished/used plates from your table, and you just go pick up fresh ones from the counters etc.. Please leave a 👍🏻 If you find this useful . Thank you. T care.

Always busy,food variety very good, nice family environment.

Very good environment good service food is good but not the best

Really good Halal buffet. HMC certified. Service is quite nice. Many food options to choose from

A fabulous experience. Delicious Asian cuisine

Overall top class tasty buffet 😋 with luxurious ambiance recently revisited with my family after 5 years and they have maintained and even improved. Highly recommended.

Nice Asian All you can eat option. Food was a bit bland though. I can understand that it is customesed to suit local appetite however, it takes away the originality. When you have over 100 items, it makes sense to have atleast some of them could represent the origin. Overall experience was good.

Decent place. Good variety of food.

Food was very dry especially the chicken, i cant say much of the service as it was buffet self service. I personally Won't be going again as the quality for the price £22 quid a head is overpriced for the quality.

Overall average experience, food was okay, they let too many people in at one time so was a little frenzied not a pleasant experience. It was a free for all to be honest. A lot of dishes were under a glass sheild perfect for kids but as an adult had to stoop very low to get the food. The sauce bay was placed in a way where if you got the sauces from the back they would fall into the other sauces. Seems like not much thought into the customer experience was put in. Expect more for £22 pounds a head. Staff were nice on a positive but overall management at the top seems poor. Cutlery was always running out and bowls for desserts were finished. They probably let too many people in seems like.

There have vegetarian options however, non veg more than that. I would somewhat recommend .

Fabulous non-veg.Restaurant offering Indian cuisine, I would say. Easily the outstanding one in Birmingham. Fabulous spread - especially Lamb varieties, curry, salsa, Biryani, Kaba s, excellent, had Indian taste. You have Roti, naan, Pizza, Pasta, importantly Dosa, a delight-full South Indian variety. Live cooking, of course desserts & ice cream. No restrictions to staying time. Courteous service. Spacious car parking & very nice ambience.

Quería cenar con mi familia, pero la recepcionista no tenía la capacidad de servirnos, así que fuimos a Zaryab y gastamos nuestro dinero allí. Muy mal servicio al cliente en recepción.

So, I went yesterday night just because of top ratings on google but it really disappointed me. The quality of food was worse than you can imagine and the flavour was zero. As an asian what we want, food rich in flavour but it was quite opposite in this buffet. Literally butter chicken was sweet, half of the menu was not present. Not recommended.

Excellent buffet, have lot of choices to choose from abundance food items . Sitting arrangements are spacious. Visited on 15 Sep 2024

Visited with family of up to 25 people. It was very busy as it was a Saturday night. Food was average and it’s expensive for the price as you do not eat £22 worth of food! The whole experience was rushed as you only get an hour and a half to eat so you do not get a chance to have a breather between meals which is what I did, but then only to be told that we had to leave as our time slot had finished! Rushed to grab dessert only to come back to have the floor manager standing over us which was extremely rude! To top it all off we were accused of sneaking 2 extra people in which the floor manager wanted us to pay for!! Had to explain that the 2 people were already part of the group and had gone out for a cigarette break which he just was not understanding! Had to complain at reception about this! For £22 I’d expect hot drinks to be included and a 2 hour slot for eating! Don’t think I’ll be visiting again as it was rushed, rude service which therefore spoilt the whole experience!!

Really nice buffet restaurant. Great selection of a wide variety of continental foods. Service by staff members was great. The quality of food was good. Fantastic that the drinks are included including mango lassi!. The only downside is the kids sticking their fingers under the chocolate fountain while coating their food :(

Un favorito para nuestras comidas familiares. Cargas a elección, frescas y siempre sabrosas. Nunca te encuentres con un miembro del personal que no vaya más allá para ayudar. Gran relación calidad-precio

“Excellent buffet with a great selection of tasty dishes. The live kitchen offers freshly prepared food that’s bursting with flavor. Service was outstanding, and everything was perfect. Highly recommend!”

Could be a better selection of starters, but the staff are very efficient and friendly. The food is decent too.

I have been here many times. Place is so amazing! I have enjoyed the food and there is a waterfall like which is amazing! Food is sooo delicious

Good variety of food for all ages , decent seating arrangements too and not too crowded like other buffet places in Birmingham

A wonderful variety of food, there is something for everyone. The drinks are included in the buffet price and a lovely selection of dessert 👌

Nice evening, range of dishes, staff are friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere is spot on.

Great food and plenty of choice.

Great place to dine in, friendly staff and great environment. 🥰🥰🥰

Went today bland food hard lamb chops.No shawarma waited ages for stir fry chef who disappeared so left without stor fry.Will not be going again waste off money.

Absolutely amazing. Loved the food. It was fresh and tasty. I have tried a few other buffets but this is by far the best.

Nihari paye charcoal stakes are the best

Food was nice. Parking not that great.

Today visit this place but very disappointed With quality of food, Drinks and service. There’s quantity of dishes but not the quality mojitos in menu but they don’t know how to make it. Using red tongues for veg and green for meat?? Only 2 start one for place one for desserts.

Visited with the whole family. Nice place, with lots of variety in terms of the food options. The best thing to eat is the freshly made lamb chops and the fish pakoras. Price has gone up since my last visit to £22 per head for adults. Atmosphere is good, and if you like buffet places then this is a decent option.

most dishes have less in quantity and taste is not good

Amazing 😍...lovely food choices.. cooked beautifully..the staff .. especially the lady on the front desk when booking in was fantastic and very polite..will visit again for sure 😊

The food was average. Limited variety.

Lovely meal with work collegues

food is lovely, a big variety and unltd pop! all for 1 price!

The food is very tasty and delicious but the music is too loud.

It was so beautiful and food was fresh and delicious. Thank you

Fab food, drinks included in the price. Parking can be limited.

Food was not good and was cold.

Come to this place after many years as had been told the food is decent. But the starters all dry, the mains are spicy so much that you can ignite your fart and end up on the moon, the desserts ok. Not worth £22 per head! Won't be back here again. Zauq I'd better quality and better value for money.

Very bad experince.Food is cold and tastless price is too high ,waste of money even dessert kheer is watery cakes taste old never come back here