The Coconut Tree Birmingham in Birmingham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The food is interesting, tasty and reasonably priced. Some dishes can be quite spicy (which I love). For 2 people 5 or 6 different choices are enough unless you have a big appetite.Will be going again soon.

This is one of my favourite restaurants, the vegetarian options are so so delicious, the whole restaurant is beautifully decorated, 100% recommend

Great little restaurant just in a great location just behind gas basin. The coconut tree serves small plates of delicious Sri Lankan dishes - can highly recommend!

Delicious food, great service. Would go again and probably will, despite it being over an hour away.

Food was ok, some of the order was wrong, and bizarrely the beetroot was really spicy! 3 of our party had it and commented the same. The atmosphere was good, although service a bit slow but there was a very large party. I would come back again.

Have not eaten Sri Lankan food before and was unsure what to expect / amazing food that was super flavoursome but not too hot, great cocktails and staff that cared about our experience- will definitely be back for a second go!!! Thanks all!

We loved this place, the food is delicious and the options are really good. The staff were relaxed and engaging which is always good too

Quantity is very bad and I am a waste of money, I am very upset.

I have no idea why my friend walked into this place but it's fair to say we will not be back. The price's are way to high and the food has a lack of variety. The food is flavourless and the small portions are not reflective of the price. The plates have rust perhaps to reflect a traditional look but it's odd to say the least.

For the Price, I really enjoyed the services and food quality was top notch. Worth visiting again.

Authentic Sri Lanka food The hoppers were amazing . We went for the set menu which as a great range of flavours Highly recommended. Only downside was it’s not very large inside so we had to sit outside which meant tables on the pavement

Very underrated! Located close to broad street but never seems to be packed and super busy. There aren’t too many Sri Lankan places nearby so I didn’t have high hopes for the authenticity and taste of the food, however it was all very good! We ordered the battered mushrooms, salmon curry with roti and two types of kotthu parota. The mushrooms and the kotthu parota were absolutely incredible. The salmon curry leaked out of our to-go box so I didn’t get to eat much plus the roti was a little dry and hard than I personally prefer. To conclude, really kind staff, incredible food, and great location. I will definitely come again 👍

Not a very pleasant experience here.

Booked a lunch for 20 people from Halesowen u3a Dining Group. We arrived promptly at 12:30 and were seated at two tables. I was on the first table, and we were served well, but the second table had to wait a long time for their food. I had finished eating my meal before the second table finally received any food - which was at around 13:30. The server apologised for the delay, saying they were short staffed. However, another table of 7 or 8 people arrived after our group, was served, ate, paid and departed before our second table received any food. If you can’t cope with a large booking, then don’t accept large bookings. Having said all of the above, the food was very good, and the whole experience is quite different to what you might expect from an “Indian Restaurant”. I know it’s Sri Lankan, not Indian, but I had not realised how different it would be. We all chose the lunch special at £15 per head. This comprises a hopper, curry, rice and sambol, and also includes a soft drink. Despite the experience for our large group, I will definitely revisit, and can highly recommend the food.

Overall, a nice place to grab some food and it's something a bit different to usual. Positives: food was delicious, especially the hoppers and coconut sambal. These things really did put a smile on my face with how tasty they were. My partner described his goat curry as just like his mum used to make, which is very high praise indeed. The veggie dhal was tasty, a bit spicier than I'm used to a dhal being, in fact all of the food had a good kick to it. Service was swift and friendly. We had a Pina colada sharing cocktail that was fabulous. The setting had a nice vibe but was not too loud. Negatives: we ordered some cocktails that came in a lion cup before our Pina colada and these were not good. They tasted watery, with little alcohol, and thanks to the unusual cups and plentiful ice there was only about 5 sips in them! We had to take some food home, and we were charged 15p for each take out container. I've never seen something so cheeky in my life, after charging 10% for service and spending nearly £100 for the 2 of us they wouldn't even let us take the food we paid for without paying something extra. I would have knocked a star off just for this even if that cocktail wasn't bad. Ridiculous! Ask yourselves if the 30p was worth the negative lasting impression this practice leaves on customers.

The wait for food was over 40mins but only started with the main where we wanted our hoppers (starters) first. On the menu it doesn't say the food will come at random time. To serve drinks it took them 20mins. We ordered parotta rotti each is £4, the parotta was not freshly handmade, it was definitely the frozen parotta that you get from the Tamil shops. No waiters never checked if the food was okay or if we want anything else. I've been to many Sri lankan restaurants but this one was a huge disappointment and overly priced where I didn't taste much of authentic Sri lankan flavours. The food portion was very disappointing. This restaurant will be okay for non Asians but as a Sri lankan I will not recommend this restaurant to my family and friends.

Amazing restaurant! Great food well priced, staff are lovely too, if you fancy something different, definitely come here👍😀

Once again, excellent food and service.

The restaurant had a really nice vibe to it, even at 6pm on a Saturday afternoon, it was busy. We ordered 4 dishes plus rice and bread, and that was plenty for the 2 of us. The food was delicious, our favourites were actually the veggie food, the Beetroot and carrot dishes, followed by the goat curry. All the dishes were very spicy, so its probably a good idea to ask if you don't like heat. Definitely recommend.

Went here last night for birthday meal and drinks. The vibes were amazing, waiter (Ben) was awesome and the drinks and food were 10/10. Music was awesome too! Such a good restaurant, loved it. Can't wait to go back.

Food sizes were small and the serving plates were not clean as well. The paint gone from the plates were visible. Quite shocked to see using such plates. The coconuts that was kept on the table to showcase aestethics was smelling bad, which personally i was not okay with. No at all worth for spending money with. Please try to change your concept....

Stunning food, and great service, very authentic and tasty Sri Lankan food, my daughters loved it too

Very friendly, good explanations, nice food to share with each other. Great place. If we ever will be back to Birmingham i would Go there again

What a fantastic quirky eatery. Food was absolutely delicious. Such polite and attentive serving staff. It's not cheap but the quality and flavours outweigh the cost so it's worth splashing out. I really recommend the £25 option where the chef selects your dishes as a surprise, although you can also choose some to definitely be included. I included Goat & Potato Curry and Cheesy Colombo which were amazing.

Extremely small portion sizes. We spent £73 and left the place still hungry. Portion sizes are a joke. Value for money is not there. Flavors were good though.

A small group of us ate here this evening. Will definitely be returning. Lovely food, exceptional service with friendly, professional staff. We all had a fantastic time!

Amazing food definitely worth a visit.

Food was amazing, I wanted to try something new, different and I wasn’t disappointed.

The food was awe-inspiring, and the smells and the taste were incredible; however, the service was a little chaotic. The waitress was amiable but very, very slow. We waited a long time for our drinks. The starters come out at entirely different times. Three people stayed at least 10 minutes longer than the other two, and we ordered the same starters; the drinks came out after the starters were ordered. I asked for table water, which came out quite a long time after we started eating. Considering the food is quite spicy, it’s surprising that this wasn’t considered in the beginning to make sure that table water is one of the first things that is put on the table; we were asked what the service was by a manager or owner at the end however there is no complimentary drinks or anything. I would return and try the place again. They did explain that it was busier than usual; however, we weren’t asked if we wanted coffee or anything else or any desserts

First visit. Been waiting to come here for months as I was one of the winners of the 2024 Westside BID Calendar (also had photos in their 2022 and 2023 calendars). The voucher was for The Coconut Tree. So about 7 months later booked a table. The food was quite spicy, but was nice. Kitchen roll instead of napkins. Plus an ice cream at the end to cool down.

Please avoid this place - they give misleading descriptions on items and refuse to correct their errors. Ordered vegan kottu which says on the online ordering form it contains vegan soy protein balls, and wanted something with protein. It was a whopping £9 for the small tray. Picked it up and they didn’t even have it ready or give me cutlery even though I arrived 5 minutes after my order slot. Walked all the way home and opened it up, and it had no protein in it - just shredded roti and vegetables…not worth 9 pounds. I called them to say they forgot it, and they told me the protein had been discontinued. After I pointed out that this was false advertising, they told me to email the address given on their website for a refund. It’s been several days and I have not received a response nor a refund. However, they seem to have received my message as the dish description has been changed. It’s a shame that the food is so overpriced and service so bad - I’ve been a regular at other Coconut Trees in the past and used to love it, but will no longer be frequenting it at any location.

First time visiting and the food was delicious! Really pleased we stumbled across this gem and will definitely be visiting again

Drinks....Advertised draught beers on menu.No draught sold. So I asked for a Lion beer, no chance. Heineken only!!!. £5 for a 330ml can. Rip off. Sri Lankan, I think not. Did not stay for food.

Just such a lovely vibe, the food was delicious, the service was amazing, the price was very reasonable and did I mention the food was delicious! Can't wait to go again.

Food was delicious and the atmosphere was very good but the food portions can be better for the price.

All good, no issues, can get busy (because people know it's good!). Will come again

Good atmosphere but otherwise disappointing . Ordered coffee on arrival, but didn't drink most of it as bitter after taste and weak. Friend tried it when she arrived and said same. Goat curry cold, had to send back to be heated. Portions small as mentioned in other review. Food I found bland. It's a shame as was looking forward to some good food full of flavour. Menu looked interesting on line.

Went for a bottomless brunch, service was incredibly slow and the food was genuinely stone cold.

Nice food. We tried hoppers. They look fantastic. But the taste is a little bit less for Sri lankan tongues.

A quiet place for lunch. First time trying sri Lankan food and it was delicious! The egg hopper was yum! The fried cheese was a bit unusual but a cool looking place in brum to check out!

What a lovely place to go and eat , a variety of the best Sri Lanka foods and drinks. Perfect place to try hot and spicy 🔥 Sri Lanka foods, recommended to visit this place and enjoy your meal with lovely atmosphere and staff.

The Coconut Tree offers an authentic taste of Sri Lankan cuisine in a cozy and inviting setting. While the food service was a bit slow, the staff's knowledge and attentiveness were exceptional, providing helpful recommendations without being intrusive. The "hopper," both with and without egg, was a standout dish, showcasing the unique textures and flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine. The "Fat Sisters Pumpkin Curry" and the "Black Pork" were also highlights, bursting with authentic spices and flavors. The cocotails were a delightful complement to the meal, featuring tropical flavors that perfectly matched the bold dishes. I look forward to returning to explore more of their impressive drinks menu. Overall, The Coconut Tree offers a relaxed and homely atmosphere, making it a perfect spot to experience the essence of Sri Lankan culinary culture in Birmingham.

2nd visit, we were disappointed this time, Egg Hopper's good, but pork curry very dry (even for a dry dish) the Parotta,s baked dry and unable to absorb any gravy from the Dahl.

Delicious authentic Sri Lankan food in an unexpected location! Flavours were on point, highly recommended

Small, casual, and lovely place. We were well taken care of. Parking was a challenge, but not unusual for the city centre. The food was excellent, and the cocktails were fresh and delicious. Decent vegetarian choice.

Would be nice to have a soft bread to mop up 😁

An absolute delight! From the moment you step in, the aroma of spices welcomes you to a culinary journey through Sri Lanka. The traditional dishes burst with flavor, and the service is impeccable. A must-visit for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and exceptional hospitality.

Great food, but small plates. Also it can be pretty spicy for some.

It's pretty good for the price.

I love the branch in Oxford so was really pleased to see a new one has opened in Birmingham. Great service, yummy food and deliciously interesting drinks! 🍹

I placed an order online in Uber eats. Prawn fried rice was stale and smelly. I couldn’t even eat a spoonful. And Chicken kothu parotta was very dry with no taste at all. Not to mention about the food quantity. They gave 1/4th in a small container. Waste of money

Just ordered a beef brisket kottu from the restaurant sent me a chicken kottu instead which was very dry and probably has been cooked for a long time. Called the restaurant to resolve the matter and phone call went to the reservations team. When I address the matter person on the other end straightaway said did you try the Uber for this matter. I did explain to the reservation person whose mistake was that and he transferred me to the restaurant. No one answerd the call. Just call them again to see. Then again the same person answered the call and said he has informed the restaurant and will call back to resolve the matter. I’m also working for hospitality industry and I see this gesture very clearly disappointing and disheartening. It was just like they never care about the customers. Will not recommend this place at all.

Wowww very nice restaurant, very tasty food service also great. I recommend this restaurant 100% . I came from London to this restaurant. Hopper, kothu, fried rice all taste. And prawn curry was different and I love it. 😍 I will come back 🤤🤤🤤

It was an amazing experience. The food and cocktails were delicious, so many flavours... I will definitely be back, but this time with friends to order and try more!

Great place for dining - cute & cosy. Staff & service so friendly & accommodating. Food simply divine, well cooked with a kick! Interesting variety of drinks. Love the simplicity of the place which enhanced the experience. Had a fabulous night thanks to the hospitality - great experience will so definitely visit again. Highly recommend!

Meal was lovely, however for 4 days after I suffered from very bad food poisoning. Messaged restaurant on Facebook to report this and they did not offer any refund or invite to dine again with a discount. Disappointed in both of these aspects of service.

Amazing food, great cocktails, good service. Cant wait to visit again.

Beautiful food, brings back amazing memories of our time in Sri Lanka. My favourite place at the moment in Birmingham. Great for take out as well, quick and fresh.

This is a great little spot providing interesting food for good value. I will definitely go again.

Wow. Chicken curry was like home. Rich and tender. My advice is order a couple of dishes as they are like a tapas style. Loved the parathas with butter. Recommend. Some great offers on the Web.

Food was outstanding so flavourful the right amount of food and spice yum yum 😋

A chance visit to The Coconut Tree and I was not disappointed. The three of use chose the Can't Decide (vegan/veggie). The food was delicious, great prices. Fab service. I will definitely return. Definitely give it a visit.

I recommend the fat sister, chickpea dish for vegan options.. Need to remember the portion sizes are small so you'll need to order at least 3 dishes per person Service was quite slow even though there wasn't many people there but I guess they get more deliveries. We were there not long after they opened for the day. Think the waiter struggled to help us understand didn't know how much we should have ordered so we ended up having to order more because we got hungry. Some dishes tastes quite salty and burnt.

I don’t think serving in Tin or Metal plates is not Sri Lankan standard and it shows low standards and giving wrong message about Sri Lanka. These plates for prisoners and introduced by British. What ever the concept, This plates are used to feed dogs in Sri Lanka now.

I had an absolutely delightful experience at The Coconut Tree! The vegan options like the flavorful vegan fried rice and Sri Tato were a true highlight, offering a delicious twist to traditional dishes. The heavy and nutritious daal was a comforting delight for my taste buds. We were offered sticky rice a traditional Sri-Lankan main dish by the staff on-the-house as it was our first time dining there. The atmosphere was socially welcoming, and the staff, including the co-owner Jonathan, were incredibly friendly. Jonathan shared his favorite dish, the lamb curry, which was a cherished mother's recipe. Knowing how personal the restaurant can feel and how invested the owners were in the lives of their customers was what made our dining experience even better. We weren't done, the evening became even more hit with the two rounds of shots on-the-house offered by Jonathan. It was a special liquor called arrack and it really added to our vibe. Moreover, Jonathan offered us free food and drinks generously on our next visit. We spent a pleasant time connecting with the staff, discussing our lives, and feeling genuinely welcomed. The Coconut Tree was not just a restaurant; it's a place where good food meets great company, creating lasting memories.

My inaugural visit to The Coconut Tree in Birmingham, a Sri Lankan culinary haven, was an absolute flavor revelation during a social group outing. From start to finish, the experience was a seamless blend of spice, charm, and laughter. A big shoutout to Jonathan, our Sri Lankan maestro, whose infectious enthusiasm added an extra kick to the evening. Hayden, our gracious host, orchestrated the night with finesse, turning our dining adventure into a symphony of delightful moments. The real stars, however, were the dishes - a gastronomic journey through the heart of Sri Lanka. Each bite unveiled a perfect fusion of authenticity. In a nutshell, if you're hankering for genuine Sri Lankan flavors, vibrant vibes, and a night filled with laughter, The Coconut Tree is your go-to spot. Kudos to the Jonathan and Hayden for crafting an unforgettable experience. Sri Lankan spices and good times await!

This place is real gem hidden behind the canal. Great staff, great atmosphere, brilliant food with a new cultural flavour for the city's cuisine. Got to have the egg hopper every time. Recommended.

Nice environment friendly staff and good food I tried beef stir fry and it was really full of flavour.

Nice place to hang out and wonderful ambience and amazing food..

Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Haydn who served us was funny, charismatic and personable and made me and my mom laugh every time he came over to serve us today. We had a nice time and would 100% come again 😁

I came today with my daughter for lunch. Haydn explained the menu v extensively, he was very attentive and had an excellent approachable manner. Our food was outstanding. Thank you Haydn for an excellent experience.

I had a lovely time visiting this place. The atmosphere was nice, staff was friendly, their wine selection was quite good and food was tasty. I really enjoyed the smaller plates, which meant i could try more variety and the prices reflected that as well. Also, there is an brilliant option where they choose for you at £25pp for a meaty version. I only wished that the waiter were more animated and helped explain the menu and the dishes.

Excellent food and great service, highly recommended.

The best restaurant I have visited, nice vibe, all the staffs were like friends, the best service, and they provided complimentary shot drink too. The prawn curry with hopper was the best, pork and kothu were too good and also the wings. Will visit again for sure and I've suggested this restaurant to many of my friends and they too gave me the same comments.

Food was ok but service felt really stretched. Not really amazing but not bad either, but will probably not return

Super friendly staff. Really flavourful food! Good music playing in background too

Fantastic food, caters really well for veggie and vegan (and meat!). Nice, casual vibe and reasonable prices.

Spontaneous find!! Great food, awesome cocktails and a really friendly team of hosts that never failed to recommend things to eat and drink! Music was a bonus with old school rnb and hip hop setting the right ambience. The girls and I had a totally relaxed and yummy evening 😍

We stumbled across this restaurant by chance while visiting Birmingham for the Christmas Market. It was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip. The food was excellent. The drinks were delicious, with some spectacular cocktails. This was easily the warmest welcome we've received from a restaurant. The staff were incredibly kind and friendly. Nav, Jonathan, and Adi took such good care of us that we didn't want to leave. We would wholeheartedly recommend this place and can't wait to come back.

Fabulous food and great service.

Recently went for an evening meal and a few drinks here. Lovely range of dishes and fun cocktails (including for non-alcohol drinkers!) Food was insanely good, way more than we could eat - was devastated to leave any! Particularly enjoyed the cashew & pea curry, with some Roti - super creamy and delicious. The staff were super lovely too. Would definitely go back!

Nice and tasty selection of Sri Lankan food, especially express lunch deal available mon-fri 12-4pm including starter main and a drink

Lovely food i had the goat curry and Roti very nice. Some dishes can be a bit hot for those who aren't used to it. Good service

Top of the tops when it goes for the food quality! We have been there with a group of frends, ordered around half of the menu to share and none of us could say a bad word on any of the dishes.

Pumpkin curry was delicious but portion was too small. Turmeric latte was excellent too

The food is good, but the service is terrible. There is plenty of staff, but it is hard to get hold of anyone. We had to order twice as the waitress forgot to ask everyone sitting at the table. We've been served wrong drinks, no plates for eating and not enough cutlery. Every time we asked for something, it took the staff around 5 minutes to bring it to us. I wouldn't have minded if they didn't start pushing us to free the table, which forced us to finish everything quickly, despite us booking in advance.

Great value, delicious food. Staff were really friendly - well worth a visit

The coconut turmeric latte is divine and my favourite ❤️ I would not be deceived by the small tapas servings, they still make for a yummy filling meal😋

Nice, cosy restaurant with great atmosphere. Good, quality food, the egg hopper was delicious, the goat curry was a little bit too spicy for me. Normal portions, reasonably priced. The service was a bit confusing, the waiter came to our table and asked if we were ready to order, we said yes and before we could tell him our order he left for another table... same confusion with the payment as well... Good experience overall, but there's space for improvements.

Amazing service and amazing food, I can relate the taste to South Indian cuisine but in a spicier side.

3.5/5 Me and two European friends went there on a Thursday night. Luckily they had a free table. The food was excellent even tho my friends thought it was too spicy 🥵 staff was alright, they were nice but even tho they were so many of them, you could not get a hang of them… overall would still recommend.

Hidden Gem!! Really lovely food, tasty and cooked with fresh ingredients. Portions are quite small so they should be treated as tapas. Lots of vegan options!! Nice decor but temperature inside was a bit low. Recommended ❤️

Honestly what a phenomenal restaurant! The staff were amazing particularly Adi and Jonathan! The food was perfect, every dish and plenty of options for gluten free persons like myself. The drinks were spectacular on their own too from the house wine to the cocktails! We went with a group of six and next time I'm taking at least twelve, this place deserves your custom no doubt about it.

Obsessed with this little place! The food is super tasty - I’ve tried the hot butter calamari, potatoes, prawn curry and they’ve all been sooo good! Most of the dishes are quite spicy so if you like spice, it’s a great place to try! It also has nice cocktails (I loved the Beach Boy), a very cute interior, 90s playlist and very friendly staff! Looking forward to my next trip to The Coconut Tree already!🏝️ 🌶️

Great staff and super tasty food! I had the goat curry, it was devine! Staff will advise on how many plates to order. Thank you

The flavours where definitely all very different and new so worth a try but the Sri Lanken spiced chicken wings came without any spice (they should’ve been the spiciest) and the food in general got cold after only a couple of minutes. The portions where small but were filling! The lady who served us was lovely (JS). The cocktails were very interesting worth the try, and enjoyed the beach boy most with its sweet pineapple flavour.

Food was amazing and cocktails too! Lovely friendly staff and a good atmosphere! Would highly recommend!

First time Sri Lankan takeaway. Didn't know what to expect but meal passed expectations. Lovely flavours, good portion size, goat curry especially good, as was the calamari. Plenty leftover for supper tomorrow. Great value and the best thing was all packaging either paper or cardboard and great vegan /vegetarian selection. Will definitely be back next time in Birmingham😊

We ordered the Vegan Coconut for 2 as I am lactose intolerant and vegetarian. We didn't specify dietary requirements as this was already listed in the description as Vegan, therefore we assumed that this would not contain dairy. The food arrived quickly enough and was generally tasty. However, we were suprised to see prawns in one of the dishes, fortunately my boyfriend didn't mind the prawns. But this would be a serious issue if anyone had a seafood allergy, last time I checked prawns weren't considered vegan. I also suspect that milk or dairy products were used as I had an adverse reaction to the food, which can last up to a week. We were refunded by Uber Eats, without any communication other than a refund email, which is fine, but not the point of us reporting it.

Walked in without a reservation, and were lucky enough that they found a way to seat us, in spite of being very busy. It did take a while for us to be able to place our order, but once she was aware we hadn't been helped, the waitress was so helpful and kind. Dishes are served tapas style, in small portions, and that is exactly what you want from a place like this: an opportunity to try lots of things in one visit. Every morsel we tried was delicious. The hoppers and goat curry were especially great! I wish we were in town for longer; so we could go back and try every single dish on the menu.