The Kings Balti in Birmingham

This is a somewhat hidden Japanese ramen shop that took me quite a while to find on my first visit. It turns out to be a shop within a shop, hidden inside another restaurant. The decor is simple and there are limited seats, so it’s best to make a reservation in advance. Currently, it seems to be open only from Wednesday to Saturday each week, so be sure to check the hours before heading there. The chicken wings are incredibly delicious! They’re slightly spicy, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside—definitely a must-try! The Wagyu beef skewer is also good, but each order only comes with one skewer, so you might want to order more. The main dishes are limited to ramen: tonkotsu ramen, spicy tonkotsu ramen, and vegetarian ramen. You can add an egg (soft-boiled egg), extra noodles, or extra meat for an additional cost. The ramen already comes with a whole soft-boiled egg, which is very tasty. The broth is rich, the noodles are chewy, and the meat includes two thick slices that are fatty but not greasy. I personally prefer the spicy tonkotsu ramen, which has just the right amount of spiciness without being overwhelming and is extremely flavorful.

What a fantastic find. We knew Kings had good reviews and wanted to try it for quite a while. Well, all I can say is service, food and ambiance were excellent......going back soon.

Very good food, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Definitely worth a visit The food is outstanding Staff very pleasant Definitely ideal if you are visiting the hare and hounds across the road for a live music gig As the service is very quick Absolutely delicious food !

Love the noodles and the soap! Will definitely come again!

Truly wonderful food. Excellent service and staff.

Popped in here before a gig down the road. Good choice! Very pleasant and quick service, lovely food (had the “Railway” chicken curry which was great). I’m from Nottingham so not local but when in the area again won’t hesitate to re-visit!

Amazing food prepared by guest chef Andy Stubbs, paired with a really great atmosphere and... of course good wine!

What a shame. Have enjoyed drinking at Grace and James many times and we thought we would try the food. Such a disappointment. Everything seemed to be coated in salt. I'm not sure why the level of salt is this high but it was remarkable that all four of us felt it was an overload on every course and we ordered different dishes - including profiteroles desert.... We didn't have anyone come to check on the food and so after 15 minutes I finally managed to flag down someone to take back the confit duck away complete with it's french fries - so salty and dry it was inedible. They didn't offer an alternative or ask if our party wanted an alternative dish. So our friend went without a main. When we paid they left the dish on the menu and we pointed out the mistake - they then tried to say they had a policy of not refunding dishes that were not sent back immediately. We couldn't even be bothered by this point to explain to them how this imaginary policy is in contravention of law and their service by default would have rendered this policy ridiculous. So we gave them the choice of nothing or taking the dish we didn't eat off the bill. They took the latter option. It's interesting reading other reviews on here because their experience matched ours and the attitude experienced in the restaurant is replicated in their salty replies to customers. It's sad not to now be able to recommend them. We like supporting local businesses but with this experience unfortunately we won't be going back or recommending them. What a shame.

5 of us ordered this takeaway through Just Eat, after reading its in house trip advisor restaurant reviews. 5 of us agreed this was the worst curry experience we have ever had. The trouble with having it delivered, you pay up front not knowing the quality you will get and no recourse, except writing a review. Let’s start from the beginning, it was cold, the tandoori mix had never seen a tandoori oven, one chicken leg had very little meat on it, the other meats in the mix were bland, chewy and of course cold. The pickles had been watered down to the extent you could call it coloured water. The Dahl was insipid, again unbelievably thin, oh and also stone cold. My advice is don’t get a just eat from Kings. I spent £50+ and feel robbed and cheated not just because of the cost but Kings sending out food which they must have known was inedible. Final advice, go elsewhere and then you won’t have to write about possibly the worst curry in Kings Heath

It's not upstairs and the pictures are not accurate. We were sat in a corner where there was damp coming through on the ceiling (perhaps that is why they've opted for candlelight). Was advised to have focaccia with the lasagna starter because it came with sauce, it did not. My salad was pleasant but not worth the £13 with basic mozzarella. The wait staff were either ok or passive aggressive ( we asked can I have ketchup? Answer no you have aioli on your plate). the duck was so salty is inedible. Even the chocolate and pastry of the profiteroles were salty. We got bored of waiting that we ended going up to the bar to pay. We won't be bothering to go back. It's a shame because the wine is tasty but for £175 for four people (that is sharing desserts and starters) I can find better food and service elsewhere.

I went there on a Sunday evening with a couple of friends. The staff were all very friendly and the food was delicious. The place seemed clean. No complaints! For the record, I had a paneer tikka masala with garlic/coriander naan for main and banana fritters with strawberry ice cream for dessert. The tikka masala had the perfect level of spiciness for me (I'm sensitive to spice!) and the strawberry ice cream was especially tasty.

Great Sunday roast and brilliant service!

A really nice experience - quiet and hidden away venue with good food and friendly staff. I would like to visit again to try more of their food as their menu changes frequently. I wasn’t drinking, and I’m sure the experience would be very different for someone who could take full advantage of the extensive wine selection and pairings

A good hipster restaurant in cool Kings Heath. The location is great, with the road closed this has become a quiet road with lots of outdoor seating and a kind of piazza vibe. The menu is a selection of small plates for £8 to £12 each, and generally 2 plates per person is about right. The menu changes regularly, so is different when you go back sometime later. Check in advance there's something you will like. The food is presented well and very tasty. The puddings are particularly good, or you can have a selection of cheeses from the shop. The bread is freshly baked here and is delicious. There are wines chosen to complement the menu courses. They have a very good selection of wines that can be bought by the glass or bottle. Since only organic wines are sold the prices are expensive at £28 or £35+ a bottle. The staff are friendly and service good, with the owner willing to explain anything you need to know. A meal for 4 with wine and drinks came to £140.

Absolutely adore their Sunday roast. It’s more refined than most in Birmingham and the St John influence is strong!

Plain looking exterior but lovely food some of the best I have had in Birmingham I loved their two- dish option Good friendly service completed and excellent evening Always a pleasure to see families at a restaurant

French conservative cosiness The space that Upstairs @ Grace & James occupies is set up perfectly. It has that French bistro look and feel. The perfect level of interior detail, light levels and comfort. I chose the Vegetarian Sunday Lunch offering, the Roasted Cauliflower. The chef was accommodating, changing out the non-Vegan ingredients. It was packed full of flavour. All ingredients, the greens, the roasts and the cauli, were cooked to perfection. I loved the vegan dessert, the Happy Endings. A vegan ice cream sandwich named the “East side vegan” consisting of Corn and cashew ‘ice-cream’, smokey salted caramel, with lacey miso and corn cookie. Class. Everything was perfect, but I would have loved more.

Delicious food and lovely service!

Had a the beef roast which was ok, but the chicken was incredibly salty. when i mentioned this to the server, he said "oh its because it sits in brine the day before". So clearly admitting that it is too salty he did nothing. when i asked if the fact that it was barely edible, there would be some reduction to the bill, he was quite rude and made us pay full price, being sarcastic. Terrible customer service. Would NEVER go back there again.

Kings is just fantastic. Been coming for a long time and it has consistently been great. The staff are ace, service is spot on and the food is magnificent. Will be back soon.

Five of us have enjoyed another superb meal in Kings. Fantastic good, great service. We've been visiting for over 20 years and it is always brilliant.

Visited here on a quiet Wednesday evening. Not been here for at least 2 years and the food has improved dramatically. Poppadoms with lovely dips, Sheesh & nargis kebab starters, Dhaba Chicken, Tarka Dhal & Coriander Naan, all very good. Service was friendly & bill very reasonable. BYO made it even more affordable. We will return very soon.

Not perhaps the most atmospheric of restaurants but decent service and good reliable food. I do wonder though who writes all these single review five star marks? Have they never been anywhere else? Intriguing

Great food great service and a friendly laid back atmosphere. Definitely coming back. A Kings Heath institution. Thanks Raz for the quality service. We’re coming back!

Well placed for a pre gig dinner. Very friendly staff and a fantastic vegan and vegetarian menu. Absolutely spoiled for choice.

Ordered a takeaway while at the pub next door and the great staff are dropping it off to us! always 10/10 service and food. Shout out to Nas!

Lovely food and friendly service made for a great atmosphere. Despite being rushed off their feet, the staff made us feel welcome.

Beautiful surroundings for stunning food & service. The front of the restaurant opens up during summer. The menu is very reasonable considering the quality of the food. Loved it!

Lovely upstairs brunch and lunch spot, overlooking York Road. Simple classic decor, warm and friendly service and absolutely gorgeous food. Probably one of the best brunch places in town right now. Looking forward to trying the Sunday roast dinners!

Staff were so friendly and gave us poppadoms on the house as we were the first guests to arrive as they opened! Delicious food with a whole separate vegetarian and vegan menu - so we were well catered for!

fantastic takeaway, chicken methi is spot on ! well done to all staff for keeping us fed during these difficult times !

Absolutely lovely food and very friendly staff. Will definitely return again. Chicken tikka sagwalla was delicious 😋

Wonderful chicken shaslik and tikka - the best in Brum - and so friendly staff. Amazing. Thanks guys.

My friend and I grabbed some take-away from King's this evening and the staff (Raf and Raz) were so lovely and helpful. They were very careful to double-check my allergies -- much appreciated -- and gave me a complementary J20! The food was delicious, and...

Home from abroad visiting family ,we re visited here after a long time , We had heard it had changed ownership but decided as it had always been our favourite would go and hopefully not be disappointed . We weren’t ! It’s had interior change...

Keep forgetting about this place, Why I don’t know ,Covid safe, food fantastic never had a bad meal here , well worth a visit go

We had tandoori mixed grills and chicken passanda. Really good food. Loving the new decor and atmosphere.

We have eaten here for over 30 years and have always enjoyed the experience. The food is great and staff alwqys look after us. Recently been upgraded along the lines of a station waiting room and is really effective! Hygiene and social distancing in place...

I really feel this restaurant has gone down hill badly. First trip there after lockdown. Monday evening so we were the only two in the place. Service was really poor... our starter plates stayed on the table all the way through to the end of...

This has always been our favourite Indian in an area where there are a number of good curry houses. We’ve had a few great takeaways over recent weeks, but went back to eat in for the first time since the lockdown was relaxed and was...

Myself and my partner ordered takeout via Uber Eats. My entire meal, Chicken Tikka Nasal and Egg Fried Rice, was quite possibly the worst Indian takeout I can remember having. Completely bland taste, grainy chicken and even grainier sauce, with rice with a texture of...

This is a restaurant that we have used for over 30 years and whilst the decor may be a little tired the staff, service and food has always been very good. Seating is comfortable and you can take your own drinks! If something is not...

We went for my birthday after a gig at the Hare and Hounds. Thanks for serving us so late guys! And sorry we didn't come earlier. The food was excellent, as always. Thoroughly recommend King's. Great selection of curries.

Very disappointing. we have been eating here for years the quality of the food, atmosphere and cleanliness very poor compared to before - has the business changed hands?

Nice friendly staff, bring your own beer, free popodoms, great main course chick pea nad sweetcorn curry, assorted sides, and poratha bread, our favourite Indian and right opposite the Hare and Hounds

Been coming here for years. Food as great as ever and the service friendly and welcoming. It’s consistently good with all the usual staples and a few specialities such as the railway curry which is fantastic. Bring your own drinks too which makes it exceptional...

Superb food, fresh not oily, the dhal especially good, free popadoms, bring your own drinks, offy just up the road, an entertaining waiter, with proper accent (the mechanic) highly recommended with the excellent Hare & Hounds across the road

Went for a early meal, the place was freezing, the tandoori mix grill was small, absolutely tasteless and not cheap, staff friendly but I won’t be returning

I had not been to Kings for some time and was delighted to find the food and service as lovely as ever. I made a note not to leave it so long before I return.

I am a student in Birmingham and whenever my family comes to see me, we always pay a visit to Kings. Every time we eat at the restaurant we never fail to have an excellent curry, the portions are very generous with an equally as...

Food as great as ever and the service friendly and welcoming. It’s consistently good with all the usual staples and a few specialities such as the railway curry which is lovely. Bring your own drinks too which makes it exceptional value. It’s our favourite in...

We were going to a concert at the Kitchen Garden Cafe next door, so this turned out to be the perfect place for an early evening meal. Staff were friendly and helpful and, as it was a cold evening, thoughtful in giving us a table...

This is me and my family's curry house of choice for years and years - lovely food, choicey menu, not too pricey at all, BYOB, lovely service and staff!! veggie/vegan menu has also improved a lot over the last couple of years. The man who...

Had 2 meals there this week, as always food perfect, service friendly, nothing is too much trouble.Always highly recommend.

food was perfect and we were served by a waiter called Raz who had excellent service skills and made us feel very welcome there! Will definitely go again

Being Asian and grown up working in the Indian restaurant industry I have to say there aren't many Indian restaurants that I would find authentic Indian cuisines. The prices are cheap you can bring your own drinks, and has a nice atmosphere where it's not...

I have been going to The Kings for many years now and have never been disappointed! The food is delicious and they offer an extensive vegetarian menu. I am always surprised by how small the bill is! The service is friendly and has always been...

Had a wonderful meal . The curries were perfectly spiced . Me and partner both loved both loved the food . Definitely coming back .

We eat a lot of curry and fancied a change so tried Kings. I have to say I was disappointed. Naga Lamb, Chicken Tikka Bhuna and Saag Paneer. All were very similar. Greasy and salty with not a huge amount of flavour. We won’t be...

Spend a lot of time on the road and Indian is a constant go to for myself and the lads so we’ve tried a lot of Indians, good and bad! This place has to go up there with the best we’ve had anywhere in England...

Lovely food, staff very attentive - they gave us a recommendation and it was beautiful.. king prawn tandoori and he combined another dish to appeal to our needs!

Love it here. Been coming for 12 years and the food is consistently great. Service can be a bit hit and miss but the food is second to non. Great value, BYO wine and beer so all good.

He estado viniendo aquí durante los últimos 20 años y no tener una vez ha decepcionado con los deliciosos platos que sirve. Ofrecen una gran variedad de comidas que van desde Pollo Masala a Kormas. Las comidas son una buena relación calidad-precio, no muy caro y el personal es encantador, muy hospitalario y amable. Así que si buscas una agradable velada con sus amigos curry recomiendo avisar reyes.

No he usado los reyes para un unos pocos años después cambiaron a Rubery, pero una noche de cumpleaños en Kings Heath terminó con nosotros yendo a los reyes para una comida y resultó ser una opción ideal. El restaurante estaba bien concurrida, pero no muchísima gente y nos recibieron y nos dieron una mesa en la parte de atrás. El servicio de nuestro camarero para toda la noche, Raz, era atento y servicial, honesto, pero no entrometido. Entrantes platos asiáticos eran muy agradable y aceptable y y salsas eran poppadums gratis. Mi novia tenía un nivel de gambas Balti pero traté de carne, un plato de Bangladesh Shaktora, que era toda una nueva experiencia, me pareció muy bueno, pero la otra mitad no estaba convencido y dispuesto a cumplir con su balti, ciertamente es diferente. Ir con las comidas que tuvimos una muy buena porción de champiñones arroz basmati y naan peshwari. El servicio de comida fue rápido y eficiente y la comida recién preparada y caliente. El ambiente en el restaurante era bueno y más personas llegaron para llenar el lugar mientras estábamos allí y todo el mundo fue aparentemente para disfrutar de la comida. El precio era aceptable a 30 libras. 00 para dos, para empezar, la comida y los costados, totalmente recomendado volveremos por más.

Delicious food (both for veggies and meat eaters) in our local curry house. The service is great. Byob means the bill is not too big. Love this place..

This restaurant is by far one of the best curry places in Birmingham. You can guarantee good service and delicious food. I often have the Railway special with lamb which is also good value for money. I also like the fact that you can take your own beer.

Service was excellent from moment we entered the premises, friendly but not subservient. Food was fresh, tasted great and very good value £62 for 4

Heard good things so gave it a go and was not let down at all. Thought we’d book a table for 7:30 on a Saturday, good job we did book as we wouldn’t have got in otherwise. There was plenty of main meal choice, and there’s an extra vegetarian menu too. Food was some of the best Indian cuisine we’ve all had.It wasn’t the quickest coming out but that wasn’t a problem and it was busy enough. It’s unlicensed but there’s an off licence about 10 doors up. Will definitely go back.

Absolutely fabulous, tasty food. The new menu is very good. Haven't been for a while & it doesn't disappoint. Very tasty sauces, generous portions. Piping hot nan breads. Lovely staff. Great service. Excellent value for money.

He comido en un montón de diferentes restaurantes indios en Birmingham, pero sigo pensando que no se puede superar la comida en los reyes. Muy bien condimentadas, sabrosas salsas, carne tierna y un buen independiente menú vegetariano. Teníamos pollo naryl shabji achar, arroz pilau patia, y naan peshwari por menos de 20 libras. Venga y salsas Poppadoms gratis. El servicio es amable y eficiente. Puede ser un poco ruidoso cuando lleno el fin de semana, pero la comida de los miércoles a la noche fue perfecta. He estado en algunos restaurantes pijos caro donde la comida no es tan buena!

We visited after a show at about 10pm. It was quiet, with just a few customers. Very good service, and a decent menu to choose from. Good value for the price. No licence so we went out to get beer from a local shop.

The food was great, and great value too. The service is great too, always helpful and polite. They take bookings, but even if you haven't booked they always go out of their way to try and fit you in, if fully booked. Plus Free poppadums!

Razonable, buena comida y servicio, y probablemente sobre el promedio los precios. Está bien si estás cerca y tiene hambre, pero no hacen un esfuerzo especial para salir de su camino.

Been visiting Kings for over 20 years excellent food and service. Family friendly and have always made us feel very welcome. Thank you

terrible diarrhoea. had chicken and dhal on sunday. that night it was upset tummy for me and my friend.

Great little place, quiet enough to enjoy, busy enough to feel part of the big picture! Excellent service by friendly staff, and the quality of the food is grand!

Fui el pasado sábado o domingo, además de ser entrevistados para un artículo en la revista 13.

Visitamos aquí por primera vez el viernes por la noche sólo un pequeño establecimiento así como sugeriría reserva fueron bastante ocupada. La comida era muy buena, lo unico seria me hubiera gustado un poco más de especias, precios razonables, personal muy amable, sólo sirven refrescos así que traiga su propio alcohol - volveremos para una segunda visita

Fuimos a este restaurante a comer una comida y nos recibió un hombre muy hospitalario y también nos quedamos muy impresionados con la comida y el servicio. Opciones veganas y vegetarianas en un menú independiente y algunos extras geniales (

What a lovely restaurant, awesome food with a really great selection. The service is very friendly and efficient from the moment you walk in. Can't wait to go back !

Wonderful food with over 20 chefs additional imaginative specialties as well as extensive vegetarian options. Good atmosphere.Own drinks welcome. Not the cheapest around but great for trying something different.

Somos vegetarianos, así que estuvimos encantados de encontrar que este restaurante tenía su propio menú vegetariano. Cuando llegó la comida nos pareció la más fresca, la mejor comida India que hemos comido. Un ambiente agradable y relajante - pedimos agua del grifo y fue traído a la mesa en una bonita botella fría.

Large selection of dishes. Good service. Good prices and TYO alcohol. Visit here regularly. Can be busy on friday/saturday evenings. Great for couples and large groups

Had the most wonderful curry , nice and spicey no were near bland .The. rest of our group loved it aswell. We are definitely coming back

Es cómo el Birmingham Mail descrito la noche, mi esposa y yo tuvimos el mejor curry de verduras que ella tenía nunca.

Well I heard good reports and it was busy in there to be fair, but that was a prelude to disappointment, 7 of us went and three of the chicken dishes were not great, all places have a bad night from time to time but the chicken was tough to say the least and no tenderness in the meat at all, price is ok ish but better and cheaper places not far from this place, it is un-licensed so you can take your own though, probably the only plus point from last night

No he ido a Kings por un tiempo y no nos decepcionó. El interior ha sido arreglado y la iluminación es mucho mejor. El menú tiene la cantidad correcta de elección y cada plato cumplió con nuestras expectativas. La comida era realmente deliciosa. El servicio fue rápido y el personal era agradable y eficiente. Poppadoms, pickle y salsas sirvieron a unos diez minutos de estar sentados. Es una ventaja que los clientes pueden traer sus propias bebidas. Una experiencia de lo más agradable. Sin duda volveremos.

Hemos estado comiendo de Kings durante años ahora, y nunca nos ha decepcionado. La comida es excepcional.

The freshest curry you could have always cooked from scratch. Friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended.

One of the best places to get curry in Birmingham. Have been frequenting it for years. Wonderful staff, a lovely atmosphere and a great selection of vegetarian dishes.

Siempre mi restaurante favorito indian de muchos en la zona. Plato favorito actual es de arranque y paneer pav chettinad pollo principal. Naan son siempre frescas y todo a un precio muy razonable. Trae tu propia bebida sin servir licor. Amable Personal durante años, no te puedes equivocar aquí un curry en Kings Heath.

Returning to Birmingham met with friends and announced this is the best curry I've had in years. Delightful!

one of the best curry's I have ever had, the decor is a bit boring but the food is amazing and the staff are always helpful , even when it's really busy you never wait long for your food.

Ok the atmosphere in this place isnt the greatest but the food is really authentic and its the only place that does chicken tikka masala the way it should be! very nice and friendly staff.

Best curry out outside of the Internationally known balti triangle! Great for veggies, can take in your own booze, has a danzak that will own any other and as long as you don't sit next to a table of alcoholic teachers you're golden!

Amazing food. Never dissapoints. Usually get take away but only go here for my Indian food in kings heath

This is my local Balti house, the food is always enjoyable and fairly priced. It can get busy in the evening s so booking is recommended.

Hadn't been for a while as the service previously had been dodgy and sometimes the overcrowding makes eating a very cramped experience. Had the vegetarian menu and loved the brinjal special.

Always good food and almost always busy - staff always happy to explain and when our friend came to visit having only eaten here once before wanted to go again.