Birmingham is known for its amazing hospitality scene with 13 of its establishments winning at the Midlands Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards this year.
There are several foodie hotspots across the town like the city centre, Balti Triangle, Moseley, Kings Heath, Sparkbrook and others. There’s a range of cuisines available in all of these areas and it is not uncommon to find amazing Middle Eastern cuisine at all of these neighbourhoods.
The fresh, herby tastes and textures coupled with grilled meats and seafood have most diners wanting more. Birmingham has some amazing Middle Eastern restaurants serving Persian, Lebanese, Morrocan and other cuisines. They may have similarities but also have differences and each of them is worth giving it a go.
If you are looking to try some authentic Middle Eastern dishes, here are 12 great restaurants across Birmingham:
5. Shiraz, North Edgbaston
Shiraz restaurant on Hagley Road is recognised for serving up great Persian cuisine in Birmingham. (Photo - sveta_zarzamora - stock.adobe.com) | sveta_zarzamora - stock.adobe.com
6. La Fibule, Moseley
You will find the taste of Morrocco at La Fibule in Moseley. The setting is reminiscent of Morroccan cafes. It is located on Woodbridge Rd. (Photo - Adobe stock) | adobe stock
7. Al-Bader Restaurant Lebanese & Moroccan Cuisine, Sparkbrook
Located in the Balti Triangle, this Ladypool Road restaurant gives competition to the curry houses with its traditional Eastern Mediterranean cooking in an unfussy restaurant. (Photo - Ed - stock.adobe.com) | Ed - stock.adobe.com
8. Palmyra Syrian and Lebanese food, Moseley
Located on St Mary’s Row, this restaurant offers Syrian, Lebanese, and Turkish foods and drinks. (Photo - Lucas - stock.adobe.com) | Lucas - stock.adobe.com