For a true “I live in Birmingham” experience, you need a curry from the JQ. Places like Lasan or Hen & Chickens serve biryani so fragrant, you’ll smell it three blocks away. The portions are huge, and the heat level is negotiable—unless you’re with a friend who insists on “challenging” you. I once made that mistake and spent the next hour chugging mango lassi like a fireman at a hose.
The magic is that you can eat like a king for under a tenner. It’s the kind of meal that makes you wonder why you ever bothered cooking pasta at home.
Rectory Bar & Restaurant | Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
