Opheem
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Inspector comments
"Impressive and imaginative Indian cooking striving to push flavour boundaries."
Overview
Aktar Islam’s restaurant is on Summer Row and offers modern Indian cuisine with a real ambition to create new Indian taste profiles. The cooking inspiration comes from all over the world, not least from several different Indian regions and ethnicities which are well represented on the impressive 10-course tasting menu (there's a 5-course menu too). ‘Striving to push the boundaries of Indian flavours’, the menu might include tabak maas, a Kashir dish – tandoori BBQ mutton rib; from Delhi, aloo tuk – achaari (pickled) pink fir potato, mango and tamarind; and West Bengalian khatta – steamed turbot, courgette, kohlrabi with green strawberry and gooseberry broth. And for something sweet to finish, perhaps aam from Ratnagiri – Alphonso mango, kheer and white chocolate namelaka.
Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Award winning chef - Very well know in and around Birmingham, also famous for TV
Beautiful Dining Interior - Elegant and refined interior adds to the overall experience
Canape bar - Within the bar/lounge canapes are expertly made in view for guests entertainment
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 50
- Private dining available
- Food and Drink
- Wines over £30: 200
- Wines by the glass: 16
About the area
After Greater London, the West Midlands is the UK’s biggest county by population, and after London, Birmingham is the UK’s largest city. There’s a lot to seek out here – it has a vibrant culture, with exceptionally good nightlife
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- Family rooms: 0
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
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