Perhaps the best dining experience I've ever had. 

Absolutely amazing service. Great food and the experience was memorable.

A special thanks to Pav!

Went again to Bangla lounge Harborne and had another very pleasant time. Having been before with three friends, this time there were six of us. Starting with the imli imli imli starter which as as delicious as before, this time I opted for thr Mix Jaipuri dish which was a delight. Not too hot, but packing plenty of punch this dish is a hot and sour mouthwatering treat. Like a pathia but a little richer i found the mix of good quality lamb and chicken very satisfying. Others started with a variety of starters from the tasty lamb samosa triangle to the trio of starters including prawn on puri which we have enjoyed before.

Interestingly we all opted for peshwari naans which are crisp yet soft and chewy with a dash of syrup and nuts on it which works really well. Sweet but not intrusively so it was the perfect match for the hot and sour flavours of the jaipuri which was also chosen by another of the diners with me. The only person to order pilau rice instead of a naan also chose a korma which was creamy, rich and fragrant.

The meal was washed down with a couple of large cobra beers which were well chilled and as good as ever. To my surprise, despite not having enough room for a desert (the usual suspects of bought in ice cream variations and kulfis including the ubiquitous coconut kulfi in a shell) we were treated to complimentary coffees and brandy and my wife was given a double pastis as it was her birthday.

Considerate and attentive yet low key service only helped to make the experience pleasant and rewarding. I thought Id review his restaurant a second time as they deserve the praise. I hope you enoy your meal there as much as I did.


----- 06 Aug, 2013 -----

Had a lovely meal at Bangla Lounge last weekend. We had a couple of drinks and didn't arrive till after 11pm. The staff had clearly had a busy evening, but took the trouble to be polite and courteous and service was prompt.

We start with some poppadoms which were nice, crisp and fresh and served with an array of dips and onion which covered all the usual bases.

The starters included a chicken puri and a dish I had never had before called something like 'Ilam Ilam Ilam' which was a lovely hot and sour dish with chicken, lamb and prawn with just the right balance and heat level.

I had a mixed Jalfrezi which again contained the trinity of meats which held their own in the sauce which was a happy medium heat with some tasty fresh peppers brightening up the flavours . I would have liked a few more prawns but the balance was good, plenty of tender lamb in their place. Overall rather nice. The rice with it was flavoursome too, I certainly couldn't complain.

The piece de resistance though and it might sound stupid but it was their nan breads. Being of the thinner and more crispy style - divided helpfully up in to quarters - they were the tastiest nan breads I think I have ever eaten. Between us we had a delicious plain nan, a really beautifully chewy, crisp, sweet and coconutty peshwari nan and a garlic and coriander nan which was very good.

I found that the portion sizes were very well judged too. There was nothing left when we had finished, but we all felt completely sated. We skipped deserts.

We left a larger tip than we normally would as the meal justified it.

I'd definitely go again, it didn't disappoint.