The Ark Birmingham in Birmingham

We ordered a takeaway on 30th July, whilst we were staying on a canal boat in Birmingham. Despite £82.73 being taken as payment, I received the following email. "We're currently extremely busy and sadly, we can't process your order right now, which means we had to decline it. You could try ordering again in about 30-45 minutes, but we understand that this may be too late for you. We sincerely apologize and understand how annoying this must be for you. Your payment will be automatically refunded within the next 4 working days, depending on your payment method. Thank you for your understanding and patience. We look forward to serving you in the future." It's now 9th August and I haven't been refunded.

The food and the location is really good at Ark but little details could have made the experience better. I would highly recommend the food but the wine prices were unclear from the menu given and I personally believe that a tip should be to a persons discretion and not added on.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had! Beautifully presented samosa and chicken biryani. Went with my sons for Father’s Day. Will definitely return!

Visted due to the extensive veg options as my wife is a veggie, 1st time will not be the last. Even at 4 p.m., the restaurant was vibrant with couples and families eating good sighn Chefs special chicken curry Exceptional, not madras hot but spicy enough to leave a vibrant taste in your pallet Butter panner masala again cooked with a craft the chef only knows no greese from butter nothing 2 x rice fluffy light Cheese nann cooked how it should be cooked Staff greeted me by head of house, shown to table then for the whole meal served by Arun, who is a credit to the establishment the whole experience from walking in to leaving was enjoyable dont for get this is the center of brum so expect to pay a little bit more but my god the food makes up for the price not expensive but probably just right

We chose the Ark for it's convenient location to the Alexandra Theatre and the fantastic review's on Tripadvisor. Unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. Our popadoms were fresh but the dips provided were very small. Our meals arrived in a bowl, my personal preference is not to mix my rice into my curry but this was difficult to do when faced with a bowl. The Chicken Tikka Masala arrived with a thick layer of grease on top, we raised our concern with the waiter who insisted that this was normal and argued the case for not taking back the meal. We persisted and the waiter agreed to replace. When the replacement meal arrived, it again had a layer of grease on top, the waiter argued again this was normal and left the table. My companion attempted to try the meal and not only was it greasy, it also tasted more like a Jalfrezi. We again approached the waiter and his response was to ask if we wanted to take it away. We asked for the bill, only to then find we had been charged twice for the meal we couldn't eat! We had to wait a further 10 minutes for him to return to get him to alter the bill, then had to ask him to remove the service charge, which we would absolutely not be paying. At no point were we offered any other drinks, we had to share one plate of food and had to pay for our unedible meal, nearly twice over. The service was substandard and quality of food was poor. I would not recommend and would not return under any circumstances.

Big lack of misunderstanding amongst the bouncers..one of them abused us.. one of them told us to come in.. pathetic experience ever..insulted and pushed us..would never recommend this place

We booked a Table for 40 people. The menu, service and staff were perfect. Even when only 33 of us turned up, there was no issue. My colleagues and I were extremely well taken care of. Now the food; excellent. The pickle with the papadoms were not standard, delicious and different. The starters arrived plated and accommodated veg, meat and other dietary requirements. The mains, all you can eat: chicken, lamb, dal, paneer, and veg curry. Plus rice naan and salad. Everything was tasty and well presented. Perfect

Me and my wife dined here for our wedding anniversary! It was great from when we walked in to the manager greeting us and congratulating us on our celebration! Making our day special! Then being seated at our table for our drinks and meal! (That was lovely) Definitely the best restaurant in Birmingham! We will be back! A special thanks to Jason and his team for all their great efforts!

Had an amazing time at this restaurant, the food was simply delicious and we were served by Arun which did a great job advising us the best dishes and drinks they had. His service, knowledge and kindness made our night. Thank you once again, look forward to come back.

We found this place by using Trip Advisor, so when we got to the door, we were a bit unsure as it is up some stairs that seem to lead to a nightclub but when we got to the top of the stairs we found ourselves in a lovely restaurant which had a relaxed and comfortable vibe. The staff were attentive but not in your face. The food was fabulous, and each course was brought out really quickly, without making us feel rushed to leave. I would highly recommend The Ark.

Been here before and massively impressed have to say the meal last was again simply wonderful. Service also excellent. Everything top quality and the best Indian food I've ever had from any Indian restaurant. Ordered special mixed madras, tarka daal, mixed kebab, roti (plus some more meals to take away for the family) and ate what i could and took rest home Will def go back whenever I visit Birmingham. Forgot to take pictures and will next time

This was an impromptu gift from our daughter for her dads 72nd birthday. Boy was it a fantastic surprise. The food was absolutely delicious and the décor is classy. We were served by wonderful staff and especially ARUN who was very knowledgeable about the food. I was treated to a very spectacular theatrical starter of Prawns with what I presume was dry ice ...amazing and so tasty. Husband was given a special pint of beer for his birthday and the end of meal chocolates were lovely. Next time we are in Birmingham we will make an effort and go again. We have nothing like this in rural Wales so it was a gem.

Visited the Ark after being recommended by a friend. We both had a chicken tikka starter which was the best I’ve ever tasted.. For mains we opted for the butter chicken curry and the mango korma, both dishes again were outstanding, the rice and Nan breads were all perfect too. Can’t wait to visit again

Birmingham har ett stort utbud av indiska restauranger. Vi hade turen att välja Ark och det ångrar vi inte. Trevlig miljö men maten är helt fantastisk. Har ätit indisk mat på många resrauranger i världen men utan överdrift är denna restaurang bland de bästa om inte den bästa. Att sedan servicen var utmärkt och utbudet av vin inte gjorde oss ledsna gjorde saken inte sämre. Helt klart en restaurang att besöka om man vill äta god, genuin indisk mat.

First time here and will definitely be back. The staff were really friendly, the restaurant has a nice atmosphere and the food is as good as it looks!

A jem of a restaurant. Fantastic interesting food which actually 'tastes' nice (not your typical run of the mill Indian). A lovely modern comfy venue with great friendly staff. Arun was particularly helpful in recommending dishes for us to try. If you're in central Birmingham, it's definitely somewhere to eat. I would have taken pics, but I ate it too quickly 😁

Just paid our first visit to this restaurant after visiting Alexander Palace Theatre Omg all curry lovers this is a must visit food outstanding service very good and we received a very warm welcome from Arun Great service can't fault anything about this Experience we will 100% be going back to The Ark next time we're are in Birmingham 11/10 wow 👍👍

Came here for a quick bite to eat before a concert and received the warmest of welcomes from front-of-house staff, who were smart, stylish and helpful. Food arrived in a dramatic cloud of dry ice but, importantly, it tasted great with a nicely judged balance of spices and flavours. Would like to eat here again.

Four of us visited the Ark for the first time last night before a show at the Alex. Ok - so its a little unusual as you walk in to a stairway but its nicely decorated. We were the first to be seated in a nice booth & drinks order was taken. Mocktails & cocktails were overflowing with ice - this does baffle me when restaurants do this. They're not cheap, its a con! The menu is small & we had soon ordered our food - 2 chicken biryani's, a prawn dish, butter chicken along with various rice & breads. Now I've eaten chicken biryani thousands of times & it is never as spicy as here! My friends prawn dish was also too spicy. My roti was smothered in butter. Two of us opted for dessert however one dessert came out 10 minutes before the other...we did have to ask where it was! My friend had to remind them regards a jug of water. There was an old dirty napkin under our table. The food is ok, the service needs improvement. The toilets were not clean. We asked for the 12.5% service charge to be removed due to this. I would not tip my hairdresser £16!! I fail to understand why some restaurants adopt the whole American tipping, its plain rude. Customers should tip what & if they like. They did not acknowledge us as we left. We would not visit again.

Mooie ambiance; zeer goede keuken; goede en vriendelijke bediening. Nu dien ik wat tekens toe te voegen voor de beoordeling dat vindt ik maar niks

We ate at this gem of a restaurant for the first time after a trip to the theatre. Certainly will be visiting again the food was superb and the staff were very welcoming. Arun served us and his knowledge of the menu was exceptional as well as his friendly manner. We booked last minute and Jason handled the call and sorted out our booking with minimal fuss In summary a faultless experience from start to finish. If you like a good curry you’ll enjoy eating here. The only other place we’ve had Indian food of this calibre is at veeraswamy in Regent Street London.

Have to say it's up there with one of the best Indians we have had. Food was excellent, service amazing and the place was so modern and fresh. We got the deal off Wowcher and like all these deals you have your reservations. But we was blown away. The mixed platter starter tasted amazing but the theatre behind made that extra special. The main courses were all outstanding. The waiter was great and couldn't do enough for us. Top man but forgot his name. When we visit Birmingham again we will for sure be coming here again

Really enjoyed this place. The food was excellent. The spice was just right and the meat tender. The nan was perfect. We were served by Arun who was lovely and really looked after us. Definitely going back.

Excellent food, the best Indian food we had in Birmingham so far. Delicious and the service was also excellent. Arun was welcoming, accommodating and knowledgable.

We have been here twice now and can honestly say the food is fantastic! We had the standard sharing platter for starters. Every mouthful was a delight. Moist tender perfectly spiced chicken and lamb. A bit of theatrics with the dry ice but it just added to the experience. We had Dehli butter chicken, chicken sagwala, a side of bombay aloo, pilau rice, parantha and butter naan. Everything was deliciously flavoured, piping hot and good portions. Arun was so attentive, very knowledgeable about north indian cuisine. A perfect evening, with perfect food and great hosts. Totally recommend you visit!!

I organized dinner for my pals on Christmas eve and it was a gathering of 18 people. Arun worked with me to customize the set menu and other details from the moment I reserved the table. On arrival we had a warm welcome by Arun and he showed us our beautiful table with extra heating on. His assistance was outstanding; everything from accommodating our last-minute alterations to shifting us to a VIP table at our friend's request was impeccable. Restaurant is spacious and beautifully decorated. The food was delicious, flavorful and authentic. Will definitely visit again :)

Superb food, beautifully presented by friendly people. We came for the slightly different menu and were blown away. Details matter; poppadoms with the usual sauces but all a little different (don’t you sometimes suspect Indian restaurants all squeeze it from bottles? Not here!). And it got better Generous starters, delicious mains, no room for desserts We’ll be back

After the German market last night, we googled ‘Indian restaurants near us’ and picked ‘The Ark’, as it had a 4.7 google review score. On arrival, we were greeted immediately by the manager, Jason. There were a few dishes that were unfamiliar to us and Jason explained the ingredients and how it was cooked. We had starters and mains and everything was beyond expectation. They even made one of our group something off menu that she requested. The food we had was truly amazing, Jason even sent me home with some of the chill dip which was out of this world. If we could give more than 5 stars for quality, service, ambience and anything else we would! Jason spent time answering questions not only about the food, but the history of the restaurant and the menu itself. 2 of our group live in Brum and regularly eat out in Indian restaurants. They said it was the best they’ve tasted, even far surpassing a famous Indian restaurant in Brum, having a celebrity clientele and highly inflated prices. Well done Jason and the team for amazing tasting food, value for money and super friendly and efficient service. We will definitely be returning and telling all of our friends!!

Went here on Sunday 3rd December on a groupon voucher. Our server was Arun, very professional polite and talkative. Been to a number of Indian restaurants establishments throughout the uk. We had an absolutely fantastic meal. Good size portion. We told Arun it was the best Indian meal we had ever had and we have had a few. We will definitely be going back next time we are in Birmingham.

Omg. This is the best 'Indian' meal I have EVER had..You have to come here. Forget Ashas, I will go here from now on. The venue is fab, service excellent, food out of this world. And a good price. Certainly value for money.

Excellent India food and friendly for vegetarians. We had a nice group dinner and thanks for the service from Arun.

Superb! Friendly welcome from Arun. Shown to a lovely table. Restaurant is spacious and decorated lovely. The food was fantastic, so fresh and the flavours outstanding. We were asked how hot in spice terms we would like our food which was a really welcomed request especially when you don’t like your curry too hot! Arun was excellent, explaining the menu and so professional. Service was excellent too. Cannot wait to return.

Booked through first table so sitting down at 5pm in an empty and cold restaurant was a little strange. However from that point on had a really nice evening. Arun served us and had an excellent knowledge of the menu. We had a sharing platter which was delicious and came out looking stunning on dry ice! I had the train station lamb which was had a great blend of spices. Once other customers came in the atmosphere picked up nicely. Really nice restaurant. Really tempted to go on a Saturday night where apprently there is a Bangra disco!!!

The food was delightful and the service was attentive but not intrusive. Would definitely visit again next time I'm in Birmingham. Thanks Jason, great service always makes the difference 👍

This was a great experience that I had with my family and friends. Jason who was the manager did an absolutely amazing job in overseeing my mom and dads anniversary meal, there were was no problems with Jason or the staff, and the food was...

The Ark was a very nice experience the food was delicious, the staff were nice and friendly the atmosphere was good venue itself was nice. 2 for 1 cocktails loved it👌🏾

Went on a busy Saturday before going to the theatre. Wow what an experience!! The platters were just lovely. Not too spicy and served on liquid ice so smoky The staff were friendly and helpful and the cockerel to die for!

What an experience- amazing food and fabulous presentation. Totally recommend this place. Great service as well. We will be back!

Lovely food, we had chicken tikka and fish pakora to start, railway lamb and prawn curry, rice and garlic naan, all delicious, close to the theatre, attentive staff, waiter was Arun who checked regularly that we were enjoying our meal.

I paid just over £30 for a Groupon voucher that gave me a £60 spend- very good value! To start, I ordered Mango Chicken: four pieces of chargrilled chicken served with three little dollops of sauces. I then went for the Butter Paneer Masala as...

Although a little expensive, the food is really good. Nice atmosphere and staff that are efficient. Our server was Arun who was very helpful. The portions are big, and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. The mango chicken was our favourite with large pieces of...

I have had a lot of curries around the UK and the meal I had at The Ark Birmingham, was quite possibly the best curry that I have ever had. We received excellent service from Arun and the food was superb; full of flavour and...

We booked a small side of the restaurant for a small birthday gathering of 15 people. From the minute the night started all the way to the end, everything was bang on, the staff, food and the settings made it a night to remember. All...

We booked for a family group including some members with disabilities and were well looked after and we all enjoyed our meals. Really good for vegetarians as well as others. Good service and good food.

Groupon voucher made this place such good value. It’s a hidden gem. The food is so tasty, I would definitely recommend a visit!

We had a delicious early evening meal here. Service, surroundings, food was excellent. Top marks to Jason and Ayush who were most accommodating. Prices not that much higher than you'd pay in your local balti. Well worth a visit.

The best Indian restaurant in Birmingham. It’s was my second visit. Food is as good as usual. Nice cocktail. Staff very nice and polite.

I visited ARK on an overnight stay in Birmingham with my daughter, who has some dietary restrictions, and it was simply wonderful. The food is superb, with an excellent selection of vegetarian options: we were overwhelmed by the fabulous choice! Every dish came promptly, with...

The staff was very friendly especially Santosh he was very friendly and it was very nice I will for sure visit again

Great service from Santhosh,very friendly and welcoming service,great food and great decor and surroundings,food is delicious ❤️ will come again 5*****

"Amazing food and nice ambience. Good service by santhosh and Jason. Must visit place. Will visit again".

Highly disappointing. After seeing social media I've wanted to try here for months Saw the two for one offer on mains and jumped at the chance.. Service was slow. We werent told that the licence was 'on hold' until we tried to order drinks. The...

We enjoyed the food it was very tasty, except the vegetable samosa starter wasn’t to our taste, the pastry was too heavy. Mains were lovely. The only point we would make is that at a time when there were only 3 or 4 other tables...

First visit here, for a family meal. The food was beautifully cooked. Presentatiom was spot on and flavours were fantastic. Very enjoyable meal.

Great variety, really good atmosphere and super food. Fast service, clean stairs. Nice chocolate. Go.

Absolutely fantastic interior, service and most importantly food. Only downside I can think of is only 3 items in the pickle tray! Between us we went for poppadoms, pickle tray, the chicken and lamb chef special curries, 2x naan and steamed rice. My lamb curry...

The food was 10/10 - best Indian food ive had in a while definitely worth the price - the restaurant is gorgeous amazing place for the family the experience was 10/10 and if you don't eat meat the soy chicken is perfect and to be...

What an amazing place come all the way from London. An honestly felt this place had everything in Indian food amazing taste and beautiful atmosphere. Will definitely be coming here again 100%.

By far one of the best contemporary Indian cuisines I’ve ever had. Soft shell crab was the highlight along with the side dish of seasonal veg , the spices used in this was an explosion of flavours bursting. Service was excellent by the young man...

Ark Birmingham is a must-visit for Indian cuisine enthusiasts🍛. Grisha's friendly service 👯and Arun's passion for excellence create a remarkable dining experience. Don't miss out!🤩

Great food and ambience. The best Indian food i have tasted in the UK. Special mention for Grisha for excellent service and the manager,Arun.

The food here is truly amazing! Quality of the ingredients, how it is prepared, the flavours, the spice, the temperature all perfection. Amazing service from Jason too!! Thanks guys

I hosted an event for 120 people and The Ark Birmingham were extremely accommodating. The organisation and communication with their manager Jason was fantastic. The food was amazing and the restaurant had a lovely decor. They have a club on the top floor which is...

If you’re after top notch Indian food in a lovely restaurant go here! Our food was outstanding. Found this place by chance… try it, you won’t be disappointed

Simply the best Indian food we have eaten. Great venue with a good mix of ages so we didn't feel old or out of place. The staff were lovely. The drinks service was a little slow but it was busy and some staff were new....

Not very sure the abbreviations, so would like to call it this way.!! Rich and tasty food, beautiful ambiance and a fantastic service. Complements to the chefs. Loved the way of welcoming by manager Arun, and ofcourse a quality service by Santhosh. Will surely visit...

Lovely food, great service from Arun, easy to book, wine list very good. Will check out the nightclub next time! From 2 Australian couples.

This is an amazing restaurant and treat you like royalty. Week worth the cost of the meal and the curry was the best I’ve ever tasted. Arun served us and he was great. It’s a must to come here.

Good Indian Food taste can be expected with the available options and I had an amazing experience by enjoying the food like Achari soya, Veg platter and haweli along with nice ambiences I am very Happy for the good customer satisfaction service provided by Santhosh...

Booking was on 27.05.2023 for my brothers 21st. The service from making the inquiry up to the service received on the day was impeccable. Jason accommodated our dietary requirements without issue ahead of the booking and ensured the menu was tailoired to our needs. He...

First time been to ark restaurant & it was beyond our expectations…. Me & my husband as a hard core foodie would like to give 5/5 for food,the presentation,ambience & service 🫶🏼 Desi lamb curry was cooked to perfection & wild prawns were so delicious,,,...

We used the Groupon offer when visiting The Ark, Thursday 25th May. We were welcomed and served by Arun, who was extremely helpful all evening. The setting is really well decorated and really adds to the dining experience. We had several cocktails, which were delicious....

Absolutely amazing, The manager made us feel so welcome the moment we arrived, was a date night for me and my wife. The waiter made us feel really special, they served us a complimentary dessert followed by drinks to end our beautiful experience. We are...

It's a good restaurant and the food is well presented. Just a little surprised with the 12.5% service charge and the fact we were asked for the bill before the mains arrived?! When we declined the service charge, which we felt was excessive and not...

Great food (sharing platter was a fun surprise, and very tasty mains - one of the best Indians I’ve had in a long time), nice interior, service a little slow but this didn’t affect my experience overall. 5/5.

Everything was absolutely delicious not only was the food nice the restaurant it self was decorated very beautifully , the waiters were very friendly and welcoming and the food came so fast I will defo be going again with my family and would recommend it...

Good food and drinks. Nice ambience. Friendly service from santhosh. Will definitely visit again..!

Nice restaurant..! One of the good restaurant to visit while at Birmingham. Nice food, complements to the chef. Jason - amazing bar tender made us fantastic cocktail and good service by Santhosh. Highly recommended..

Do yourself a favor and go visit this beautiful restaurant 'The Ark'. The atmosphere is chill and best Indian food I have eaten (not just in Brum, but in the UK I must say). If you are looking for spicy, lip smacking, tasty and authentic...

Omg wow what I amazing curry house the food was amazing has to be in the top 5 with no problems two behind the bar so friendly as well felt I had been going for ever so thank you and my server to to down...

Restaurant is reached via a very long steep staircase, with which my wife, awaiting a knee replacement, struggled to cope. We were thoughtfully seated well away from a very loud party of men, despite which conversation was difficult. We selected a sharing platter with 6...

Everything was just perfect. The restaurant can’t be seen from the door, you need to in to really appreciate the effort that’s gone into making it a lovely place to go.

The ambience is good food is excellent and the service persons are really very good especially Santosh the way he treats and greets person is very good and seperate dishes will be prepared for kids which is very much appreciated

The service provided from Santhosh and arun was awesome and the food and ambiance was nice I would rate 5 out 5 for the restaurant and people

Beautiful restaurant - incredible food - fantastic time. Completely unexpected experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very nice food and drinks. Highly recommended restaurant near Birmingham city centre. Good service by staff especially Arun and Santhosh.

What a fantastic restaurant.! We have visited Birmingham last month and we found best restaurant.Nice ambience ,Tasty food and friendly staff.Great service by Santhosh. Definitely recommended!

Best Indian cuisine! Went on UK trip and found this restaurant at Birmingham. Wonderful atmosphere and feast for foodies. Friendly staff and quality service by Santhosh. Will surely visit again while at Birmingham.

Absolutely amazing place!! The food was to die for every course better than the last all with amazing flavours the prawns were a personal highlight the staff were incredible nothing was too much trouble and the venue itself was absolutely gorgeous! Would recommend to anyone...

Really tasty Indian food with a twist - lovely flavours, subtle and well balanced but still packing a punch. Relaxing atmosphere and attentive staff, especially Arun and Santhosh.

Absolutely beautifully decorated restaurant, the food is one of the best Indians I have ever tasted. The waiters are very helpful. Would highly recommend, will certainly be going back.

Really nice evening. Quality authentic Indian cuisine served superbly by Arun and Santhosh. They were both very attentive to our needs and very informative about the dishes. Fish Pakora and Prawn Karahi Masala were particularly good. Thursday evening so not many in meant the atmosphere...

Beautifully presented, delicious food, and very prompt and friendly service. The restaurant is also very nicely decorated with good spacing between tables and comfortable seating. Definitely recommended!

Found this restaurant by chance and it is a real gem. Beautiful surroundings and really tasty food. Great service from Arun and the team. I can’t fault it. Will definitely be back next time we visit Birmingham

Great service and food was delicious. The decor was amazing, waiting staff were very attentive. Very reasonably priced.

We had a great dinner at Ark. Our server Arun was great and recommended some amazing appetizers and main dishes. Each plate was better than the other. Overall a great dining experience. We looked for a great Indian restaurant and were glad we ended up...

We called here for the first time having been to the Alexandra Theatre. The chicken tikka masala was excellent - all fresh ingredients and not with the usual artificial looking colour. The service by Arun and his team was excellent, I would certainly go again...

We visited Birmingham for the first time last week and we stumbled across the Ark. We are so so happy that we did! We love Indian food and this was right up there with the best. The spicing was spot-on, the presentation of the dishes...

Fantastic meal with excellent service. Extremely fresh Indian meal which we really enjoyed. My only reservation is that I added a £5 tip for the meal and when I looked at the receipt back at the hotel they had already added a 12% service charge...

Me and my partner travelled to Birmingham to celebrate her birthday. We wanted to go for an Indian and was not too sure where to go. So we looked on trip advisor and saw the reviews for the The ARK Birmingham. We was not disappointed...