Tamatanga in Birmingham

One of the best Indian restaurants in Birmingham My favorite restaurant

The food was nice,not enough sauce with the meal.Great service but close to feeling rushed...there's a fine line.Also thought it was overpriced.I wouldn't be rushing to go back there.

I visited the restaurant a couple years ago, food was nice then, however service was awful, and unfortunately that hasn't changed. I went last week, the staff just didn't seem like they cared/were very passive aggressive when I explained I had allergies. Really sad as it could be a good restaurant if management was better. Only writing this because the allergy situation was quite stressful for me as I didn't get much help with what I could and couldn't have - the staff didn't seem to know the allergens.

This was my first time visiting the Birmingham branch of Tamatanga. I can’t lie, it was a bit disappointing. The food was perfect, same as any other Tamatanga I visited which is always great. Food came out fast and I can’t fault that at all. My issue was more of the service. The other branches i’ve been to the staff have gone above and beyond. Checking in, seeing if we needed top ups of drinks, if foods okay etc. but the birmingham staff were more bothered having little gossip session than being attentive to tables. I can’t lie this had put me off visiting here again.

Marta was the most amazing server/host/greeter. She explained the menu, drinks and offers to six first time visitors with style. She was awesome. The tamatanga thali was awesome...thanks chef's!

Attached is a picture of the butter chicken dish from their menu, I appreciate that the curry comes with an accompaniment of either rice or naan and a little side salad. The dish is seasoned well and the presentation is pleasing. The service was phenomenal and its a cute restaurant. Value for money is great here.

We ordered papadoms, vege briyani and fish curry. The restaurant looks trendy and service was great. The chutney that came with the papadoms was very nice, you can tell that’s it’s freshly made in store not from jars. Briyani came with a big pot of yoghurt on the side. And plenty of veges in the rice. The amount of fish in the curry was decent. Not a hot curry, but a mild one. We opted for the naan option and it came with a decent sized one.

I’m writing to express my disappointment following a recent visit to your restaurant on Friday, 9th May. I had a table booked for 7:30 PM, but unfortunately, I was delayed due to traffic near Paradise Circus. Realising I would be running late, I began calling the restaurant five minutes before my booking time to inform the team. However, the phone system did not allow me to speak to anyone directly, instead directing me to use online services. I attempted to call again with the same result. Upon arrival—around 10 minutes late—I tried to explain the situation to the lady at the front of house (tall with blonde hair), but was met with an unwelcoming and dismissive response. She pointedly told me my booking was for 7:30 and remarked that their phone had been “ringing all day,” implying that I should have been able to get through. She looked at me in a stern way and also added that she won't be charging the deposit on my credit card. Her tone came across as sarcastic and unhelpful, which added to the stress I was already feeling from the journey. This was my third visit to Tamatanga, and I had brought new friends along based on my previous positive experiences. Unfortunately, the reception I received set a negative tone for the entire evening, and it impacted my ability to enjoy the meal. As a result, I chose not to pay the service charge. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken constructively. I recommend that the front-of-house staff—particularly the lady I dealt with—receive training in customer service and hospitality to ensure other guests aren’t made to feel as unwelcome as I did. Kind regards

I discovered tamatanga during my stay in Birmingham, we had to wait about 15min to get a table which I found reasonable as we didn't have a reservation, the food is good and very tasty the atmosphere as well and the service too. The chicken is Halal but not mentioned, I had to ask the waitress for confirmation before we ordered.

Good Indian food. Aromatic dishes.

Be aware of the service charge they force me to pay and the manager was very rude the biriani was a Bowl of rice with 2 small pieces of lamp it’s waste of money and time

Wasn't too sure what to order. The table next to us had a TAMATANGA THALI so we ordered the same with the Hot Chicken and Hot Lamb dish. Wow wow wow was this nice. Pretty much up there with the best curries I've ever eaten. So much flavour and the right kind of Heat/Hot. I'm from Essex so please please open one down South. You really must try this restaurant. Lovely atmosphere and lovely people. Young Karry- Anne (I think) was suburb.

Amazing food! Good value for money

Overall a pleasant experience. Good service, good vibes. We had nee-ma’s chicken curry which was on the bland side and I’d rate it 2/5. The green lamb curry is decent and I’d rate it 3/5. Naan portion are decent - so perhaps a single portion is enough for two people.

The best homemade prawn curry I've ever had, and the staff are really friendly.

Excellent experience at this restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and given excellent advice, despite the language barrier (we are French and English is not our strong point). No waiting time for dishes, fast and attentive service. As for the food, it was simply delicious. Thank you so much !

The food was good, come out promptly. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, my only remark that some of the servers were dressed a bit inappropriately for working in an establishment that serves food.. (a skirt/dress at thighs high is way to short) But the food portion is regular so I'm disagreeing with other reviews saying that are small.

Biryani was undercooked rice mixed in a bland watery seasoning and didn’t come with any curry sauce/gravy as is standard at an Indian restaurant. The lamb curry bowl was good however. Both dishes came with a side salad which I was happy about until I put it in my mouth and was overtaken by its bitter and ‘un-washed’ taste. Service was disappointing, got seated pretty quickly and the host was friendly but we were without a doubt forgotten about afterwards as I watched them go up and down, attending to and cleaning all the surrounding tables as diners came and went and for 20 mins before I had to waive somebody down to take our order.

Buena comida. Servicio extremadamente rápido. 10 / 10 . El servicio fue rápido y eficaz. Los Naans eran especialmente amables. Sin duda recomendaría para cumpleaños o una cena casual.

Most items on the menu are good. The sauces can sometimes be the same across various dishes. The lamb chops were very disappointing. They were chewey and dry. Not impressed.

I will say all that's true.... The food was brilliant. Not too spicy not too bland just perfect for children and adults to order n try out different dishes. However... The treatment they had us because of have a table full of children was beyond ridiculous...! Waitresses eye rolling even when my children were being well behaved. Waiters constantly hawking on us to keep an eye on children not starting a fight or something.... If you really have the preference or age limit please be clear about it before serving customers their tables. Children at our table(including my own we had 4 in total) didn't throw food, throw around other tableware or cutlery, used loud voices or bad speech. Ate their food as well mannered as possible.... I'd probably order take out if I have children under 10 here.

Love coming here. Lovely restaurant in Birmingham town. Beautiful place. Food was so nice. Ordered so many different dishes. 😍

An absolute gem of a place. Really flavoursome food. A varied and interesting menu. Excellent staff and a slightly quirky feel to the decor. Would definitely return.

I visited Tamatanga and overall had a decent experience. The service was good and the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. I ordered the home-style chicken curry — it was fine. I also tried the peshwari naan, which I didn’t enjoy much; it had too much coconut and was overly sweet for my taste. Probably wouldn’t order that again.

Nice dinner. Took a deposit on AMEX, then won’t take AMEX payment in the restaurant. Why advertise you take AMEX when you don’t.

Delicious food, probably the best Indian food I've had. Pleasant staff and very good service. 10/10

Went to Tamatanga yesterday( Saturday evening ). It is my 3rd time coming here. Was busy so was told have to wait around 25 mins. Didn't mind as this was to be expected on a busy Saturday. There is a nice seating area by the Bar to wait. Atmosphere and Vibe inside really good. Seating/tables and restaurant in general super clean. Food: Ordered the Bang Bang Chicken starters/Small plates and these were really tasty. Got the Chicken wrap with Tama-Chips. The wrap had plenty of large bites of chicken in it but I found it to be quite dry and not full of much flavour at all which was disappointing. Really enjoyed the Tama Chips which I had last time also. Service: From ordering, food is served quick and waiters check up on you so great service. Overall, I had the same experience as last time I came: Starters good and enjoyed their Tama Chips but the main dish was just lacking flavour and was a waste of money tbh. If I do come back again I will come and order a variety of items of their small plates menu only with their Tama Chips.

Great food and a nice restaurant.

Great service, friendly staff and the best Thali, you must try it, a little bit of everything, flavoursome and cooked to perfection! Get on the App and earn points to get money off, incentives that will get you going back time and again, we'll be back soon

Visiting with a few friends, my first time. Menu has a lot of food and drink choice, 2-4-1 cocktails are priced reasonable. As someone who does not deal with spice well, it would be helpful if the menu indicated the spice level of the dishes. I opted for the Thali, which was good value for money, and I liked that there was a selection of different dishes. Service was very quick, although the lady serving us had only been with the venue for 3 days she was very knowledgable about the dishes. My only issue is the service charge that is automatically added to the bill. I feel it should be a customers choice whether they tip or not.

Excellent Indian restaurant. The food was delicious and the costumer has the option to spicy it up. Butter chicken, delhi lahm, and chicken biryani are absolutely must try dishes.

Great service and even better atmosphere. Food is definitely pricey, Portions are small for what you pay for. I don’t think the food is anything special. Much better options available within a close proximity that will charge half the price but provide better food.

We went there food is good but bit expensive and small portions

Portion sizes became smaller!!!!!

Came with the family for a meal, didn't reserve but got a table in quick time, staff are very friendly and accommodating. More importantly food was great and the kids enjoyed it too. Highly recommended

I have wanted to come here for ages! I had the thali and added two dishes which I could choose. I loved the thali. There was a mix of spices to the dishes which was great. I had one very hot dish so was happy to have the butter chicken and the mint yoghurt. Service was attentive and food came quickly. Will be back again!

Really nice food. Good service even with a large table. All around wonderful Indian food

Amazing place .. Awesome food .. Cocktails where lush .. Fantastic customer service .. Quirky unique decor.. Very clean ..

My favourite Place for Indian Food when I‘m in Town!

2nd visit and again great food on arrival very quiet but then started to get busy Waitress was good but was quite pushy towards the end and Tamatanga have now started to puttingDiscretionary service charge on your bill

Very good, liked the Menu, plenty of variety

I’ve been to Tamatanga multiple times now. It’s a casual joint open all day and is perfect for a quick and easy casual meal. It is dependable and consistent for a good price point. I always share the larger thali between 2 and add a starter/side.

Loved it. Service was excellent, food was lovely and the place has a really nice vibe. 5 minute walk from Grand Central. We didn't book but only waited 5 minutes in the small bar area. First time in Birmingham will definitely come back next time.

The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, which made for a pleasant dining experience. However, I was quite disappointed with the food. I ordered the Thali for £25, expecting a flavorful and well-balanced meal, but unfortunately, every dish on the plate was bland and lacked seasoning. The curries, in particular, had no depth of flavor, which was surprising given the restaurant’s otherwise positive reputation. For the price, I expected much better. While the service was excellent, the food fell short, and I wouldn’t return based on this experience.

Food was nice, service was good, although I do feel that the food is overpriced for what it is

Fuimos a Tamatanga ayer con nuestras 3 hijas adultas. Qué increíble servicio y comida. Me puse en contacto con el restaurante antes de nuestra reserva para asegurarme de que podía ser alimentado debido a mi alergia a la cebolla. Recibí una llamada telefónica de Vinnie del restaurante que me aseguró qué artículos podía pedir y fue increíble asegurarse de que mis alergias no fueran un problema. Todo fue tan bien y honestamente tengo que decir que fue una de las mejores comidas que he disfrutado en tanto tiempo. La comida es fresca, sabrosa y el servicio es absolutamente brillante. Qué restaurante tan fabuloso. No puedo agradecerles lo suficiente.

Nice place. Food is excellent although I've only had the Homestyle Chicken Curry. The Tamachips are fantastic aswell. The staff couldn't do more. Friendly, attentive and offer advice on what to order. Been there a few times now and will definitely be going back.

Comida encantadora, servicio rápido y gran ambiente. Realmente recomiendo las lentejas de mantequilla negra. Tuvimos que esperar 25 minutos para conseguir una mesa, pero no nos importó ya que era viernes por la noche y eran muy comunicativos.

Can't fault this place. Warm welcome on arrival, prompt and friendly service from the waitress, amazing food (try the Thali - you won't regret it), great cocktails and a warm, cosy environment with a nice vibe.

A street food Indian, high quality, very fast service. Clue was lots of Asian kids eating there, sign of proper menu choices. Recommended

So i have visited the place a few times. With large numbers of people and just my partner & every time its been really nice. I would say definitely book in advance as it is usually really busy especially over the weekends. Staff are very welcoming and happy to help with suggestions on the menu. Food is delicious and a good mix on some of the classic dishes we know. Can't go wrong with the butter chicken and the tandoori dishes. Definitely a must try in my opinion.

The service is excellent, but the food lacks the correct spices. Some curries are bland and others Not so bad …A couple of times quite disappointing even when ordering takeaway recently hoping a different dish would be better homestyle chicken curry Was extremely light handed on the spices and flavour

Cannot fault anything! Really good value for money, the Thali for £25 is amazing and would definitely recommend even though it is definitely on the pricier side! Service also great, we were a table of 8 and our waitress was really patient and efficient

Would definitely recommend it. Portions were huge. Service was on point, and the atmosphere was perfect for celebrating.

I recently visited Tamatanga in Birmingham, and it was a pretty good experience overall! The restaurant has a vibrant, laid-back vibe, making it a great spot to enjoy flavorful Indian street food. I ordered the thali, and it was absolutely delicious! The variety of flavors was impressive, and every dish on the platter was well-prepared with great taste. It’s a perfect option if you want to try a little bit of everything. The portion was generous, and the food tasted fresh and authentic. The atmosphere was lovely—colorful, lively, and inviting. However, the waiter wasn’t in the best mood, which was a little disappointing, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience too much. The food definitely made up for it! Despite the minor service issue, the food was top-notch, and the restaurant has a great ambience. I’d definitely recommend a visit if you’re looking for flavorful Indian food in a casual, fun setting! ⭐ Rating: 4/5

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious and fast

Was ok, food was average at best

Vine aquí para un almuerzo sin fondo. Este es hasta ahora, uno de los mejores almuerzos que hemos tenido. La camarera explicó que teníamos que terminar nuestras bebidas antes de poder pedir otra, pero ella estaba allí cada vez, lista y esperando a que volviéramos a pedir. La comida era de lejos la mejor que hemos tenido en comparación con otros brunch en Birmingham.

Food was pretty good although I would say certain dishes could have been better but overall solid. Seimarah was our waitress and she was the BEST! Great personality, she was so funny and made sure we had everything we needed! Overall great experience and good family outing 👍

The staff were great, the atmosphere was buzzing, and the food was served quite quickly for a Friday night. The food was okay, nothing spectacular.

Excellent thats all we can say...Food Staff... Atmosphere..... You need to visit.. Tamatanga Absolutely wonderful.. 🇮🇳🍽️🍛 cannot praise 🙏🏽 enough 🍹🍸.

Tamatanga in Birmingham offers an inviting atmosphere with modern decor, a clean environment, and friendly customer service. The meal deal, priced at £15, is reasonably affordable for a city-centre establishment. However, while the setting and service are commendable, the food itself leaves much to be desired. The dishes feel distinctly pre-prepared, likely reheated rather than freshly made, resulting in a lack of vibrancy in both texture and flavour. The quality of the meat is particularly disappointing—overly fatty, with an abundance of gristle that makes for an unpleasant dining experience. The chicken, in particular, has an off-putting taste, raising concerns about freshness. Despite its appealing ambiance and fair pricing, the subpar food quality overshadows the positives. Unfortunately, it’s not a place I would revisit.

First time trying Tamatanga honestly it did not disappoint the Thali was amazing so delicious the food was hot and very good quality. It was a bit chaotic as it was a Saturday but the service and standard of food was top quality! Very good if you are vegan/ gluten free lots of selection. A really great place and good value for your money would definitely be coming back here. The service and staff were friendly and helpful too.

One of the topmost 5 Indian restaurants in Birmingham, especially their thalis are amazing value.

We visited Tamatanga for our anniversary dinner last night. Food was delicious, and our anniversary was made even more special by this lovely lady named "Seimarah" who served us. Had lovely conversations, and her suggestions on what to order were spot on! Very hardworking, kind, and courteous ! Such an asset to Tamatanga for sure. Food was delicious. We ordered tamatanga thali and I had mango lassi!

Butter chicken and naan is good. But the staff are always in a rush for you to leave so they have other customers.

Got a Lamb Biriyani take away. The dish shouldn’t be named as Biriyani. Instead rice mixed with not a well cooked Lamb curry. Not at all authentic 👎🏼

Fantastically fast service, the food was brilliant.

Absolutely amazing food, would highly recommend, if I return to Birmingham it's one place I will definitely return for food.

Fantastic setting, food was beautiful. Incredible flavours. Very quick service too.

My third time visiting this place over a few years - it's always amazing. Incredible food at a great price. The thali plates and the lychee cocktails are always so delicious. Siemara C was our waitress and was absolutely delightful!

I ordered a chicken biryani and it arrived there was 1 tiny piece of chicken there was an offer for £15 for biryani my nephew and daughter shared the man came and said sharing food is not allowed I also order a karahi and it didn't arrive my first time experience was horrible never coming here again

Visitó para thali y no fue decepcionado. Tuvimos veganos, vegetarianos y comedores de carne en el grupo y todos tuvieron una de sus mejores experiencias en restaurantes. Increíbles cócteles sin alcohol también.

Very rushed, staff may as well threw the food at us! Would never come again !

Tamatanga in Birmingham has become one of our absolute favourite spots, and for good reason! This was our third visit, and once again, the experience was nothing short of fantastic. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and our server, Seimarah, was truly outstanding. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. It’s rare to come across service that feels so personal and genuine, and Seimarah absolutely nailed it. As for the food—absolutely delicious! Every dish was bursting with flavor, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. The menu offers such a great variety that there’s something for everyone, and the consistency in quality across our visits has been amazing. Tamatanga continues to impress us with its vibrant atmosphere, top-notch service, and mouthwatering food. We’ll definitely be back for another visit soon! If you’re in Birmingham and looking for an Indian restaurant with incredible food and exceptional service, this is the place to go. Thank you, Tamatanga, and a special shoutout to Seimarah for making our evening so memorable!

Had non-alcoholic drinks which were very good

Tasty contemporary Indian food. Very good vegetarian Thali.

I have visited this branch many times and they never disappoint! I was particularly impressed by how kind the staff was on the evening of Friday 17th Jan 2025, packed restaurant and they did not turn us away even though we had no booking. They were managing the restaurant very well and we waited at most 7 min to be seated. Food is always tasty. The atmosphere buzzing. And their rewards app is such good value!

The food was really good. I recommend the garlic naan.

The vibe, food and service is all just perfect.

Staff & Service was brilliant , great atmosphere I had the biryani bowl , it was delicious however a couple of my pieces of lamb were fatty. Would recommend 🙂

I ordered food at this place. Generally they make good food however this time when my food arrived it had what thought to look like hair from some part of the a man’s body. It was disturbing. Despite being promised discount (I never got) how can trust to possibly eat at the same place again?

El restaurante estaba tranquilo a las 7: 45 un domingo por la noche. Tuvimos un buen salmón con patatas fritas y curry de pescado Goan con Peshawari naan. Con poppadums, dos Cobras y un delicioso cóctel sin alcohol (New Delhi Vice) la factura fue de poco más de £ 65

I love the food and vibes. All dishes are very very very delicious. I surprised the rapid preparation for all requested dishes. Also, staff are polite and professional especially Sanija and Nia. Nia helped us to select the dishes and answered all our questions. We loved her recommendation and patience. Sanija was very polite and professional with all customers. She smiled and lovely with us and the same time, she had rapid response to all our requests Staff and food taste are main reasons to come back to here

Excellent contemporary Indian Restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed the Paneer Wrap, it was full of flavour.

Kat and Sanij were so amazing and friendly. My friend came from London and was heading back home, she took away the leftovers. Sanij offered us containers and cutlery. So sweet of her.

Quedó realmente impresionado. Comida callejera. Buena comida servida bastante rápido sin ningún alboroto. No es el más cómodo de los asientos, pero el ambiente es genial y está ocupado que es agradable de ver. La comida era muy buena y mucho mejor de lo que esperaba. El vino también era bueno. Ideal para una experiencia a un precio razonable.

As our youngest is enjoying the natural beauty of Tasmania and our eldest is deep in degree studies and earning a crust, simultaneously, in Manchester Christmas and New Year/Birthday for 24/25 were destined to be just MrsC and I to share. Fortuitously a gap appeared in our eldest’s hectic schedule and we agreed to meet up, halfway, in Birmingham on the day after New Year’s Day. As she has good friends in the city she was able to recommend past venues for lunch; of the options given we chose Tamatanga for both its vegan choice and its proximity to Birmingham New Street station. We all met up around 11:45 wandered round the shops than ended up at the restaurant around 1:00pm. It was relatively uncrowded when we arrived but filled steadily as we enjoyed lunch. Front of house was efficient and warm and guided us to a table set for three towards the rear. It was explained that, similar to Wagamama, the food came when it was ready rather than conventionally. For us this wasn’t a problem; probably/possibly because it was so lightly populated all of our food arrived timed to suit us all three eating our ordered mains at the same time. Both MrsC and eldest ordered the lunchtime special of curry/main and drink for £15; MrsC going for a veggie byriani/sparkling water and our eldest opting for chickpea curry/sprite both supplemented by the addition of a generous basket of excellent light papad and three interesting pickles. I went for the Thali (wryly smiling at the price whilst remembering previous excellent examples in Suva, Fiji and a Vadodara street side stall that both came in at a princely round pound apiece). MrsC and Eldest both voted their meals top notch. The thali was definitely generous; comprising my chosen curry ( Bangin’ Baigan), rice, papad AND a small vegan naan alongside a single pickle and then a further four curries/dal. All were interesting if a little over spiced and it would have been nice to have the selection identified before tucking in. As one had kidney beans I’m assuming that was “Dal of the day” and was a form of Dal Makhani (veganised?), there was another unsuccessful dish of battered cauliflower florets in a chilli sauce with the cauliflower overdone and the batter made less than crispy by languishing in the sticky sauce. The other two curries were both on the hot side but tasty enough. Probably my mistake/expectation but the curry I chose, as it highlighted a Smokey flavour, was expected to be in the style of Baingan Bharta from the Punjab but, though pleasantly tasty had neither the smoky punch I was hoping for nor the texture. The salad/slaw was a tad meagre and disappointing too. It’s a good vibe in the restaurant and there’s a buzz about the place as it packs out but we were still able to enjoy a lengthy catch-up chat. I’d recommend you try it but couldn’t qualify where it sits in the hierarchy of great Birmingham curry houses though certain it’s a good new addition. If we went again I’d follow the lead of our eldest and take the meal deal over the Thali. Good atmosphere/vibe just need to up the ante on the food.

Great service, food not amazing anymore. They give plenty of food, then a tiny nan. A turkey better off not giving one at all

Food, service, experience, cleanliness and location... all 10/10. My partner and I were served by Seimarah and what an excellent host she was. Seimarah made us feel relaxed, explained the menu and gave some great suggestions to suit my partner's dietary requirements. The homestyle chicken curry was very tender and very tasty. The keratin lamb curry was delicious. Oh and the three dips that come with the poppadoms, just wow! We will definitely return and hope to be served by Seimarah again.

Suitable for vegan or gluten free diet, good service, delicious food, close to New Street

Tamatanga used to be a favourite of mine, but recent visits have left a very sour taste! The portion sizes have reduced drastically and prices have increased. I get one or the other, but both don't go hand in hand. Quality and taste of food has decreased also. I always have the railway cabin lamb. Last two times the meat has been chewy and tough, as if it had been sitting around for a while. The sauce was ok, but had one spice which was overpowering. Not the usual standard. Both recent visits have been extremely disappointing. That said the service has been ok and the atmosphere is nice too. Sometimes the wait can be a bit long but suppose that's to be expected at times. Unfortunately may not be visiting again anytime soon.

Amazing Indian food at great prices. Highly recommend the Tamatanga thali and Lamb chops- which even though is listed under starters is a full meal in itself accompanied with a small bowl of dal and rice/naan/chips. Service by Neha was impeccable who was very attentive towards all our needs. Will definitely visit Tamatanga again. :)

Delicious food, great service and nice drinks.

Food was delicious and authentic Indian taste though a little pricey. We had to wait around 25 min for the table as it was busy. Paid parking available in front. Toilet was clean.

The food here was great. It has a nice vibrant atmosphere, too.

Quite expensive for what they offer

Very busy, very bright and very vibrant. Been eyeing up this restaurant for a whole and it didn't disappoint. Had to try its lunch deal 15 quid for a drink, curry of your choice and rice or naan breads. Delicious I had a sweet potato chicken coconut curry called kerala, mango juice and garlic naans

Fantastically designed restaurant. We went for an early dinner and it was quite busy. Despite this, our food came out extremely quick and the wait staff checked on us regularly. I had a nice window seat in the corner where I could people watch. I’ve had better Indian food but the meat was succulent in the curry.

I have visited Tamatanga Birmingham multiple times. However, my recent visit on Saturday evening left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. I had booked a table for 9:30 PM for myself, my mum, and my aunty, hoping for a relaxed evening with good food. Unfortunately, the experience was anything but enjoyable. Upon being seated, we were immediately pressured to place our order for starters. While I understand it was a busy Saturday night, just 2 weeks before Christmas, the service was shockingly poor. We ordered 3/4 dishes, but instead of being served together, they arrived one by one within five minutes. This left us awkwardly waiting for the rest of the food to arrive, which was frustrating given that we were sharing. As soon as we finished one plate, it was hurriedly removed from the table, and the staff insisted we place our main order. It felt incredibly rushed, and we hadn’t even had a chance to properly look at the menu. This pressure to order food escalated by 9:55 PM, I finally placed our order, after being approached at least 8–9 times by the waitress and once by the manager. When the mains arrived, they too came out one by one, and the entire meal was served by 10:05 PM. We finished eating and by 10:25 PM, the waitress brought the bill and informed us that the table was needed, and that it was time for us to leave. The entire experience felt like we were being shoved out of the door as quickly as possible. This was particularly disappointing given that we had travelled a long way to enjoy what we hoped would be a pleasant meal. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome, hurried, and ultimately dissatisfied. The food, which I usually enjoy, was also not up to its usual standard. If we had been given the opportunity to relax and enjoy our time, we would likely have ordered more food and drinks. Instead, the rushed and impersonal service left a sour taste in our mouths. I doubt I will be returning to the Birmingham branch; we were better of going Nando's.