The best Indian restaurants in Solihull

Another reason Indian food is so popular in the UK is that it’s been adapted to suit our tastes. Curries in the UK tend to be sweeter and often include cream, while in India their curries are usually thinner, slightly sourer, and feature yogurt instead of cream.

Want to try a new Indian restaurant in Solihull?

Like with anything in life, we can get stuck in our ways and keep going to the same place. According to research, 25% people stick to the same Indian takeaway. But you could be missing out on something better, something more affordable, or some new dishes. Next time you’re in the mood for an Indian in Solihull why not try somewhere new, whether it’s a takeaway or a restaurant?

Most popular dishes

Can you guess what the nation’s favourite curry is? It probably comes as no surprise to learn that it’s that all-time classic – chicken tikka masala, which is roasted, marinated chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce featuring a blend of traditional Indian spices like garam masala, turmeric, ginger, and garlic.

Other dishes that make it into the top 5 include:

• Korma – this yogurt or cream-based sauce is seasoned with a blend of spices and often has a nutty flavour from the addition of like almonds, cashews or coconut.
• Rogan Josh – the sauce is flavoured with garlic, ginger and aromatic spices such as cloves, bay leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon), and in some versions also features onions or yoghurt.
• Madras – this spicy, tomato-based sauce has a slightly sweet and sour taste that comes from the tomato and lemon, lime or vinegar. Typical ingredients include turmeric, cumin, coriander, chilli powder, garam masala, ginger, and garlic.
• Jalfrezi – a stir-fried Jalfrezi dish typically made with green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, as well as spices such as chilli powder, coriander, and garam masala.

Top rated Solihull Indian restaurants

Featured in Trip Advisor’s top 5 Solihull Indian restaurants is Lavang, on Old Lode Lane in Solihull, and their sister restaurant Lavang on the Stratford Road in Shirley. Their chef’s recommendations include delights such as Bengal Garlic Chilli Chicken and Railway Lamb.

The Delhi and Spice Club, both in Solihull town centre, make it into the top 5 on Trip Advisor too. The Delhi’s specials include Mango Chicken Curry – with ginger, garlic, ground mixed spices, juicy mangoes and fresh coriander; and Mutton Malabar, a hot Goan curry with toasted coconut, curry leaves, dried red chillies, and mixed spices in a coconut milk gravy.

Meanwhile those with the best Google ratings include:

• Southern Flavours, on the Stratford Road in Shirley. Take your pick from tempting dishes such as their lamb chops cooked in a fiery and smoky sauce, roasted garlic, red chilli and tomato; minced lamb cooked with green peas, garlic, ginger tomatoes, spices and herbs, garnished with ginger; or pan-fried sea bass served with curry leaf infused mashed potato and raw mango ginger and coconut sauce.
• Kathmandu Indian restaurant in Solihull is on Hobs Moat Road and offers Biryani specialities, Nepalese specialities, vegetarian options and a kids’ menu.
• As well as traditional dishes and Balti dishes, Ginger Blue in Shirley feature specialities such as Naga – chicken or meat cooked with hot naga pickle giving it a unique taste; and Korai Gosht – lamb or chicken cooked in spicy pepper and tomato, tempered with red chilli and coriander seeds.