It’s about to get all kinds of mouth-watering up in here!
When it comes to incredible food in Birmingham, we really are spoilt for choice – and we love the fact that you can eat your way around the world without ever having to leave dear old Brum.
To inspire you to get out there and support as many independents as possible during these difficult times – eating some incredible dishes and rediscovering your city in the process – we’ve compiled this glorious list of our top picks of THE most mouth-watering dishes you can eat in Birmingham. See this as your go-to guide to 50 of the most amazing dishes you can possibly devour across the city, and start ticking them off one by one.
If you’d like to enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull, all for just £1.99 a month – download the Independent Birmingham App here. The IB App features a brilliant database of over 170 independents for you to discover and support – with more added all the time!
And if you need even more inspiration, check out our guide to 50 Mouth-Watering Dishes You NEED To Eat (Part 2), here.
HotHead Burger – BoneHead
Photo: Jake’s Food Bible
IB Deal: 10% off the bill.
Tasting Menu – Carters Of Moseley
IB Deal: A Complimentary Glass Of Gusbourne English Sparkling Wine Upon Arrival + 10% Off Your Drinks Bill On The Day (See IB Website For Essential Booking Info)
Brisket Chilli Tacos – Low ‘N’ Slow
Grande Marinara Pizza – Baked In Brick
IB Deal: 15% off the bill.
Bacon Cheese Burger – The Original Patty Men
Cronuts – Medicine Bakery + Gallery
IB Deal: 10% off takeaway baked goods
Meat And Cheese Board – Arch 13
IB Deal: 10% off all food + cheese and wine flights
Double Decker Twice Baked Pain Au Chocolat – The Early Bird Bakery
IB Deal: 10% off the bill.
Crispy Chicken – Buddha Belly
Photo: Patty Master
Tasting Menu – Opheem
IB Deal: Your choice of a FREE glass of English sparkling wine, a super chilled dry martini, or a non-alcoholic mixed drink when dining on the 5 or 10-course tasting menu (Wednesdays and Thursdays only – see IB profile for essential booking info).
Twice Cooked Pork Gaifan – Yikouchi
Bacon Biscoff Burger – Stripclub Streetfood
Photo: (IG: @theburgerreviews)
IB Deal: 15% off the bill
Braised Beef Shin, Chilli & Black Vinegar, Shiitake Mushroom And Cured Egg Yolk Bao – Tiger Bites Pig
Photo: The Fat Foodie UK
IB Deal: 10% off the bill when you spend over £10 (Sunday – Thursday).
Pappardelle, Beef Shin Ragu, 24 Month Old Parmigiano Reggiano – Tropea
Tasting Menu – 670Grams
IB App Deal: 10% off your drinks bill on the day
The Cinnabuffin – Pause
IB Deal: The Cinnabundle (a flat white/Americano + original Cinnabuffin) for just £5
Beignets – Chancer’s Cafe
IB Deal: buy 2 bags of Sweetmeat Inc. fudge and get a third half price (collection at next door Chancer’s Cafe)
The Sushi Ship – Sushi Passion
IB Deal: 10% off the bill (Monday – Thursday) or a FREE glass of Classic Sake with your meal (Friday – Sunday)
Sandos – GupShup
Pork Carnitas Tacos – Tierra
IB Deal: A FREE Margarita Or Agua Fresca When You Spend £15 Or More (Sunday – Thursday)
The Cherry Blossom – The Milkcake Man
Photo: @brumyum
IB Deal: 10% off the bill
Build-Your-Own Gelato Ice Lolly – LA-POP
Photo: IG: @tomxpreece.photos
IB Deal: 10% off the bill (takeaway only, when purchased at the venue)
Dim Sum – Chung Ying Cantonese
Photo: Hoot Hospitality
IB Deal: 20% off the bill (Monday – Thursday)
Eclairs – Silver Tree Bakery
IB Deal: Any hot drink and pastry/bun for just £4.50 (Wednesday – Friday) + 10% off the bill (Saturday – Sunday)
Skillet – Chapter
Photo: @emmavictoriastokes
IB Deal: 10% off the bill (excluding the tasting menu)
Wings – The Plough
IB Deal: 10% off food.
Pastrami Bagel – Saint Kitchen
IB Deal: 50% off a side or salad when you purchase any bagel (Monday – Friday)
Triple Roast – Peach Garden
Photo: IG:@lebistromoore
Eggy Crumpets – Wayland’s Yard
Photo: Jake’s Food Bible
IB Deal: 10% off the bill.
Cinnamon Buns – Bakery at Hampton Manor
IB Deal: a FREE coffee when you spend £10 or more
Hungry Ha Noi Platter – Vietnamese Street Kitchen
Loaded Masala Fries – The Indian Streatery
Photo: IG: @bababouttown
IB Deal: 10% off the bill or 2 Cocktails For £9.
Hearty Veggie Breakfast – Cherry Reds
Photo: IG:@zamaniegostudio
IB Deal: A FREE pint of cask ale, lager, cider or draught soft drink with your main meal
Chicken Tikka – Zindiya
IB Deal: 20% off the bill (Tuesday – Thursday).
Seasonal Set Menu – Craft
IB Deal: 20% off the 4-course and 5-course set menu.
Tasting Menu – Adam’s
IB Deal: 10% off the tasting menu ( Tuesday – Thursday)
Tasting Menu – Harborne Kitchen
IB Deal: 20% off the Tasting Menu (Wednesday only, saving £19) + a FREE glass of English sparkling wine when you order the Tasting Menu (Thursday dinner, Friday lunch and Saturday lunch)
Special Grill – Al Bader Restaurant
Tacos – A La Mexicana
Photo: Bite Your Brum
Nutty Salted Caramel Locoshake – Eis Cafe
Bibimbap – Topokki
Full English – Yorks Cafe
Photo: (IG:@alex_tz78)
The Pyramid Bowl – Cleopatra’s Kitchen
IB Deal: 10% off the bill
Southern Fried Chicken and Macaroni Cheese – Qbox
Scotch Egg – Purecraft Bar And Kitchen
IB Deal: 10% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)
Tokatsu pork hock and Laksa curry soup with rice noodles – Formosa Izakaya
Sunday Roast – Upstairs
Nasi Bali – The Java Laksa Co.
IB Deal: 15% off food at select traders at Tin Tin Food Court
Wow! That was one tasty article. Now all that’s left for you to do is get out there and eat your way through the very best of Birmingham. We apologise to your waistlines and wallets in advance.
Napkins at the ready!
Download the Independent Birmingham App now and enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull – all for just £1.99 a month!
Download the IB App here.
The IB App features a list of over 170 terrific independents across Birmingham and Solihull for you to discover and support (with more added all the time), alongside an interactive map, filters (so you can filter by category, day, and area) and a Wish List so you can create your very own bespoke ‘to visit’ list. IB Membership is just £1.99 a month and it helps to keep this vital platform alive and allows us to keep doing what we do best – supporting Brum’s marvellous independents, and shining a light on our wonderful city.
