Tamatanga in Birmingham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 👍

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.

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.

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

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.

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 👎🏼

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.

Fantastically fast service, the food was brilliant.

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

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!

Tasty contemporary Indian food. Very good vegetarian Thali.

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

The vibe, food and service is all just perfect.

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?

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 🙂

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Delicious food, great service and nice drinks.

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. :)

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.

This was the second time I went and this time I took a good, the Tali is what you want to get, nothing beats it, the starters are a good size. Service is relatively good just takes awhile to get the bill when you want to leave, the place is packed!

The food was delicious! Although being an Indian, I would say the spice level was not upto my personal standards but the overall taste was worth every penny. Ambience: Ambience is like any other restaurant. It is quite good. Music plays constantly so it is not noisy due to people. Washroom was clean, odourless and well maintained. Drinks: Oh drinks were beautiful! Yeah you read that right.. Beautiful! See the pic in the review. Food: It is definitely worth every penny. The Amritsari Fish was crispy on the outside but melting in my mouth on each bite! Definitely one of the best fish starter I had. Thali was quite delicious. My wife enjoyed it. Naans were soft and buttery. Loved every bite. Can work on spice level though on request.

The friendliest people work there. It's better to book in advance if your going later at night. Because it gets busy(its popular) I always order the biggest thing because I love everything in there and I can't choose. Fills you UP. The drinks are beautiful and taste as good as they look.

The bartender called Adam or Ashley charged my group of friends for a triple serving but only gave us a mango lassi. Never apologised and laughed. NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN!!!!! You’ve lost a loyal group for life 👎🏼

Biryani was 0/10. So so bad. Tasteless and chicken wasn’t cooked properly. No taste in rice. Another dish we ordered was Chicken tikka masala bowl and that was amazing. Must try!

Love the food definitely going again 😋

Lost a group booking because website said no spaces. Just happened to pass and place was half empty at the time I wanted to book. Needs fixing...

Tried this place on a recommendation. Decent deco. Food was really tasty. Staff were polite and the atmosphere was busy but vibrant. Toilets were clean. I would recommend you try this place especially if you are from out of town like me! Try the biryani.

The staff is incredibly welcoming, helpful, and friendly. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is great! Regarding the food: Butter Chicken: The portions are generous for the price (£18). While the flavor is good, the chicken pieces could be smaller and the gravy-to-chicken ratio could be adjusted for a more balanced dish. Overall rating: 3.5/5 Lamb Biryani: This dish is more accurately described as a Kabsa, as the rice is cooked together with the lamb gravy, unlike a traditional biryani. Additionally, the meat used doesn't seem to be lamb but rather mutton or beef. Overall rating: 3/5

Food was beautiful and great portions. I never learn that I can't finish it all but they are happy to provide take out bag! Cocktails are amazing and even better when you make the 241 times!

Great food and excellent service

Very nice and good. The atmosphere is good and the staff is friendly

Best Indian food in Birmingham!

Great restaurant, great vibez, food wasn't all that though,Ordered the thali with mixed veg n meat dishes, there was no flavour in the veg dishes butter chicken was nice but lamb curry the lamb was a bit tough. Hence, why gave the food 3 starz!!

We got there at 5pm and had the BOGOF Cocktails which was on until 7pm. Absolutely loved the Chaat Bomb which I've never had before. Then had the Butter Chicken curry with Naan. Will definitely go back again

The great taste of Indian street food.

Love this place was an accidental find but now a regular visit lunch deal is brilliant.staff all good

Been eating here for some time but food on last visit was tastless won't be back serving staff were great but food terrible shame because I used to love coming here .well done tamatanga you have lost a loyal customer .

No fuss indian street food. Quick but excellent and friendly service. It's very busy but tables turn around quickly so my 25 min wait was actually less than 10 and i enjoyed a drink at the bar while waiting. Food was very good, tasty, hot, nice and fresh. It is a chain so while the food is consistently good, it lacks that wow factor that you sometimes get at independent restaurants...and it's quite pricey for what it is, but i wouldn't say ridiculously so. I'll definitely return when i'm next in the area, it's perfect for dining alone due to the busy atmosphere and quick turn around.

Really nice staff, Claudia G my waitress extremely professional, felt very comfortable alone... Very Short wait as was packed...but can now see why a short wait.. very comfortable waiting area...food.... was sooo nice, just the right place for the hotness, not pain... Veggie menu ♥️ definitely a 5/5 recommended eat!

Very surprised by the quality of the food as it looks like a chain restaurant from the millies. Really nice flavours and fresh food.

Lovely vegetarian food and friendly staff

Very quick service! Cocktails are nice atmosphere is cool!

Great food, great service. We went for a bottomless brunch and the waitress was very helpful and attentive. Asked us if we were ready for new drinks, the food was amazing too. The only thing that let this place down was I felt it was too cramped, if you were of a larger size or disabled, it's quite difficult to get around the tables.

Atmosphere is great place looks lovely, but the gentleman at the door and very rude and dismissive

I don't visit the city centre often, but when I do a tamatanga visit is a must. Butter chicken and chilli cheese naan is so delicious.

Amazing experience! My friends and I booked a table for 10 at Tamatanga for a birthday meal and we had a really lovely time. We received a warm welcome at the door and were given a little time to settle in before we ordered. Lizi did an amazing job of looking after our big table despite how busy the restaurant was (it was quite a lively Saturday evening). All of the staff were really friendly and attentive throughout the meal— especially when they brought out a cake & candle for our friend to make the night extra special! Our food was delicious and came out so quickly, as each plate arrived as soon as it was ready. As a vegetarian, I was really happy with the selection: the menu listed vegetarian and vegan options in their own sections which made it really easy to compare all of my options. There was also a dedicated gluten free section, which must be very helpful. My Saag Paneer was incredible, as was the side of Chaat Bombs that I split with a friend (the sides were a great size for the price). I've added a photo of the Delhi Lamb Curry which my friend really enjoyed. Alongside our food, there was a range of fun cocktails to choose from— all with great presentation— while the soft drinks were similarly varied and refreshing. We were so full after our desserts, despite walking into the restaurant absolutely starving, and our bill was really reasonable. I can see why it was so busy! Thank you to everyone at Tamatanga who worked so hard to make our birthday meal special, we'll be looking back on this happy memory for a long time :)

The food is delicious but the service isn't. From the moment we walked in we didn't feel like very welcomed. The tables were very close to each other. And on top of your food they charge you extra 10% which isn't mentioned on the menu or beforehand. If you're looking for going somewhere to get food with family, I don't think it would be the best option.

One of the best Indian restaurants i have ever been too. Food was exceptional. Staff were really nice. Place was very busy mid week. Definitely a must visit.

Chose tamatanga for a meal with friends for a little celebration after a recommendation from a friend. Friends were from outside Brum and were suitably impressed with food and service and had a great time.

We had to wait a while for our table, however it didn't matter, because we knew the food and service would compensate for the wait...delicious taste food 😋

2 for 1 cocktails always go down well. Peachy Blinders are lovely.

Staff are super friendly and nice, we booked a table early Saturday evening and it wasn't too busy but the vibe was great. We shared a tamatanga feast and a tamatanga thali and the food was amazing!!!! Couldn't fault it would definitely come back!