Have you ever wondered what your favourite Indian restaurant’s name means? Then, you have come to the right place because we have the translations of the names of the top Indian restaurants in the city.
Birmingham has a large South Asian community and that means there are scores of restaurants selling South Asian food. Some are known for their Indian cuisine while others for Pakistani, Nepali, Sri Lankan, Afghani or Bangladeshi food.
We took a look at the top 16 Indian restaurants in the city which have a name in Hindi, Urdu or Sanskrit and translated it for you. Now, you know an additional fact about your favourite restaurant - apart from which dish is their best.
So, here are the 16 Indian restaurants in Birmingham and what their names mean:
5. Asha’s in Birmingham city centre
The restaurant is named after renowned Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle. However’s Asha has another meaning. It means hope in Hindi. (Photo - Asha’s/Michelin Guide) | Asha’s/Michelin Guide
6. Dhishoom, Birmingham city centre
As silly as it sounds, it’s the sound a punch makes. It was popular in Bollywood movies in the 70s-80s. It’s similar to kapow. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
7. Rajdoot, Jewellery Quarter
The word Rajdoot means ambassador in Hindi. This restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Birmingham having been around for almost 55 years. (Photo - Google Maps) | Google Maps
8. Vaibhavam South Indian Restaurant, Harborne
Located on Northfield Road in Harborne, Vaibhavam means glory or grandeur in Sanskrit - one of the oldest languages in the world. The word Vaibhavam is also part of the Malyalam language. | BirminghamWorld