Reviews Asha's Indian Bar & Restaurant

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Shilpi Sargam
+4
Honestly , I am a big fan of this restraunt from so long.
Loved the food . Every dish ordered was fresh . Yumm. Spices were not too much. Pricing was good. Looking forward to visit again.
yesterday
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Adhith Rajesh
+5
One of the best Indian restaurants in Birmingham. Brilliant food, very helpful and patient staff. Service is excellent, the decor is great and functional but beyond everything else the stand out thing here is the food. You should definitely try out their Executive Lunch Menu. Bit expensive but worth it!
11 months ago
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Yajur Mahendru
+4
Asha’s is one of the best restaurants if you are looking for authentic Indian food. I’ve been here now a couple of times during the last one year.
Out of many things tried, My favourite dishes from their menu include calamari fish, dal makhani, non veg kebab platter and dhaba chicken. There tandoor items are highly recommended.
I really like the ambience of the place. The service is also superb. I would definitely go back to top this restaurant and ever I am in Birmingham.
Jul 22, 2019
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Nikhil Gattani
+5
Probably the best indian food in Birmingham. Nice ambience, located in city centre. Only thing you won't find a place easy on walk ins..so would always recommend a reservation
Mar 02, 2019
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Sooriyah Dhanapathi
+3.5
A very good place giving the much needed indian feeling. The food is good with a lot of varieties to switch upon. A little expensive but defiently a must try place. Excellent service.
Jul 10, 2017
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Ticker Eats The World
+4.5
One of the few places in Birmingham where food gets as much importance as the ambiance and the service. Their afternoon weekday buffets are a steal but for the real deal you need to go a la carte. The evenings are always vibrant and a place to be seen. 

A very professional restaurant that takes you on a culinary journey from the moment to enter till the time you leave. Done up beautifully with a separate waiting, bar, and restaurant area, Asha's, as you might have guessed by now, is named after the famous Indian singer Asha Bhosle (I believe she has a stake in the chain). 

Keeping in tune with the regions reputation of providing exceptional sub-continental food, Asha's has a variety of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. In the start one can choose from the classic Samosa or various Kababs with a few options you'd normally not see elsewhere, like the Chingri Chaap. 

The main course continues with excellent curry options and the food is as good, with similar tastes, as you'd find it to be in the sub-continent. I love how it isn't westernised too much giving it an authentic taste and feel. 

Asha's is a great place to visit with friends or work colleagues or with the family. It's buzzing on weekends in the evenings and the weekday lunch buffet (do check if they still have it) is quite a hit with the surrounding office crowds. 

Good food, great ambiance, and moderately expensive, professionalism runs through the veins of Asha's and it shows in the service and the food.

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Jan 29, 2017
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Raghav Sehgal
+5
Very good food. Must go in Birmingham. They have managed to get each dish hit just the right spot. Juicy chicken tikka, fragrant rice, out of the world tandoori prawns. Worth every cent.
Nov 01, 2016
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Pranay Kapuria
+5
One of the Best Places in Birmingham to have authentic Indian food, I had butter Naan and paneer mutter, I must say it was sumptuous and mouth watering!
Nov 03, 2015
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Vasudev Swain
+3.5
Oh well, I have dined at Ashas more times than I can count.

It falls to your right as you walk up Newhall Street towards Newstreet Rail Station.

The locality is perhaps the second best after Brindley Place which is adjoining the beautiful Birmingham canals. Nevertheless, the restaurant is very centrally located.

I used to visit here mostly with my dad. The interiors are lavishly furnished but give off a somewhat nouveau riche vibe. The bar is large but so is the crowd. Most of the cliental seem to be professionals. Mostly, upper and technical middle class.

For an Indian restaurant, you do see a lot of white faces. I know this may sound a bit strange but I mean it as a neutral statement. The 'Cobra Beer' seems to be a bit of an attraction amongst the cliental with non-indian background.

Restaurant is pricey, especially in that I think there is an imbalance between the price tag and the food quality. The food is good, well you would not expect bad food from places like these.... But in an attempt to cater for a more subtle British palate, I think, their dishes lack that traditional Indian flavour.

This was not the case is one dish, which I particularly liked, 'Murg Makhanwala'.I think they try really hard to make the sort of Naan that melts away in your mouth but the poor guys end up making it 'chewy'. A perfect soft, mildly crumbly Naan is hard to make, so they are not alone on this ...

They also have a convenient conference/dining room for corporate and other needs. I know this because the Indian Consulate arranged a dinner there. Surprisingly, the food tasted remarkably good when I was there with my father. Perhaps they changed it a bit to suit the Indian palate? haa?

I think its certainly worth a visit but for a pernickety connoisseur of Indian food it may not live up to expectation ...
May 05, 2015
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KH
+4.5
Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Went there for special occasion and were treated very well. Recomment without hesitation.
Jul 02, 2010
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Hitzz
+3.5
The greetings on entering the restaurant is amazing, the place is neat and tidy, quick service and great taste, been here quite a few times,must say, the quality is way consistent.
Nov 14, 2014
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Dips
+4.5
Superb dining experience , cant fault it. 

Ashas is a lovely restaurant , you are made welcome as soon as you enter the restaurant,, The service is really excellent, the food excellent and presented so beautifully.

Lobster panchphoran .This dish was exceptional. I cannot wait to go back and try this dish again.

My only criticism would be the price ,it is expensive. 

To avoid disappointment do book in advance this restaurant is busy throughout the week and understandably so.

Convenient city centre location, great service, and delicious food! Ashas is a hidden gem
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Oct 28, 2014
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Daniel Wood
+4.5
The best curry house in Birmingham. A bit pricy but worth every penny.
Jul 01, 2014
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Supreeti
+4.5
Had heard that Asha's Birmingham had multiple resturant & culinary awards to its credit - well it lived up to its reputation.

Food - Had ordered an all vegeterian menu & each dish was fingerlicking delicious. Quantity served per dish was fine. Neither too spicy, nor too bland - cooked as requested.

Ambience - Asha's has nicely done interiors, luxurious yet not over the top. Has a large sitting area & a separate private area for larger groups.. The waiting staff was courteous, well-informed & quite attentive.

Its' busy during Fri-Sat nights, so better to reserve a table before hand.
Mar 24, 2014
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C Nandi
+4
Delicious food and pleasant ambience. Good portion sizes. The staff are friendly and polite. Not quite buggy or wheelchair friendly (4-5 steps at the entrance) although they do have highchairs for little eaters. Drinks are amazing and quite stunning too. Special mention for their roomali roti, which is superb! Not many places offer this, but Asha's did not disappoint!
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Anna B
+5
Christmas Day 2023 was amazing, so happy that we chose Asha’s! The atmosphere was buzzing, the demographic was so diverse and everyone seemed really happy. Cocktails at the bar to start followed by delicious starter and main. There was so much food we had to take half of it home. First time but will definitely be back, what a treat! Thank you so much for looking after us and for being so wonderful!
4
Alton Letto
+4
Great dishes, nice staff. Perfect for a celebration. The Lobster is legendary. They really pride themselves on their cocktails, and they don’t disappoint. I’ve been going for 10 years and it never fails to deliver.
5
Fyn Simmonds
+5
Amazing food! Amazing staff! Amazing atmosphere! Overall an amazing experience! The staff were all so friendly and welcoming and helpful when it came to the menu. Our waiter in particular was extremely helpful and recommended some items on the menu. The food was delicious and the service was quick. Recommend the chicken biryani. They also have a lot on their menu which gives it a homely kind of vibe. Cocktails as well! They have various selection of cocktails and they all sounded amazing. Just so expensive haha. I love the fact they have pictures on the walls of each celebrity that has visited, even the King! And also each celebrity has their own favourite meal. It’s a nice touch to the place. A lot of awards as well, which is great! You can also have your own room for a bigger party (think 10+) which is a nice idea for birthdays, etc. Definitely going back to this restaurant as the food and staff were amazing. Highly recommend date night here. Expensive but worth it, value and quality was up there.
5
Mohammed Ameen
+5
Wanted to eat here for 2 reasons: i love Asha Bhosle, and my wife and i had many wonderful meals in the Asha's in Dubai. This didn't disappoint. Great tasting food, unashamedly spicy, and very decent portion sizes. Wonderful cocktails too. The 4 for the atmosphere is only because it can get quite loud in here:)
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Gu Ni
+5
Great food if you like a rich flavor and decent portions, we had a late lunch after a game of VR. The service was excellent, food arrived hot and tasted perfect. As always the roomalli roti is one of my favorites.
5
Dronographer
+5
Such an amazing place for dining. The food was great, service was top class. No doubt about it being the pure Indian restaurant. Has a great time
5
Andrew Berry
+5
Amazing, they take Indian food to the next level. It's a bit more pricey than your local, but for a special occasion.
5
Stephen MacLean
+5
One of the best Indian restaurants I have visited and I have been to most in the Midlands, excellent food, service and extremely organised staff. Would definitely recommend.
5
Satyam Mishra
+5
I recently dined at Asha's restaurant, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The kadhai paneer was a flavor explosion, and the service was impeccable. The ambiance added a perfect touch to the evening. I highly recommend Asha's for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience in every aspect." I’m telling you guys wow and they have some great chef who’s making these delicious food for us and that’s the reason again I would like to go and you guys can also go there .. Thanks all the chef and keep rocking… looking forward to visit again.. Thanks
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Sassy The Sasquatch
+5
Really good place go try Indian cuisine, the food is prepared very well and the taste is amazing, staff are very attentive and helpful, been here three times now and never had a bad service or a dish, attention to detail, very generous serving size for dishes specially mains. If you are looking for authentic Indian dishes, this is the one place you should definitely try when you find Asha’s near you.
5
Garima Tandon
+5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Asha Food Restaurant and I must say, it was an incredible experience! The ambiance of the restaurant is absolutely fantastic. I had the Malai Soya Chaap and the Cheese Mushroom, and both dishes were absolutely divine. The Malai Soya Chaap was incredibly flavorful and had a perfect balance of spices. The texture of the soya chaap was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth. Highly recommended!
5
loredana barbu
+5
I recently went to Ashas with my coleagues and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish even though it was busy. Not only was the food delicious, but the service provided by Shahan truly elevated the entire dining experience. He took the time to understand preferences and made insightful suggestions. I would definitely go back soon.
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Paul O'Connell
+4
Attended a meal with some colleagues. The service was prompt, and the portions were plentiful. I had already been told by other previous diners that the food was wonderful. Well, it was good, but nothing I hadn't experienced before.
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