Rubbish talk about being the best in Birmingham I had one bad meal off them phoned them up and now they have stopped me having anything else talk about customer service they deserve to be closed
Stephen Handley
I was last in that restaurant 8/12 months ago service was good. Take away was good. I would definitely recommend it.
Doctor_When
It’s not very often I’m pleasantly surprised or impressed by a curry (having been an important part of this Brummie’s staple diet for decades), but Omar Khayam has done both. Considering this establishment has been around since 1982, and the family have been running restaurants since the 1960’s, I am a little flabbergasted as to WHY I haven’t been before. Trust me, I’ll be back. Let me tell you why… I chose an old favourite, Nargis Kebab, to start (it’s quite easy to get wrong, so is a good benchmark), and Mr. Dey’s special Ajanta Cuisine for main. The flavour of the Nargis was excellent - not spicy-hot, but a great blend of spices that felt ‘home made’ and not just the same mix used across many restaurants in the sector. Everything seemed fresh and perfectly cooked. The Ajanta Cuisine dish was, if not quite a revelation, then a real winner. This does not appear on their takeaway menu and I forgot to take a photo, so I’m guessing a little at the actual contents, so bear with me… A selection platter arrived with a tasty (lamb keema?) dish, which was rich and with an incredible depth of flavour; a decent helping of pilau rice; a couple of gorgeous fresh chapatis; and the most wonderful lentil side - creamy, garlicky and incredibly moreish (I could probably enjoy a bowl of this on its own). Accompanied by a jug of sweet lassi which had a great flavour and consistency: I think they may have added a subtle cinnamon-based blend of spices which did not overpower (I dislike too much cinnamon) but really enhanced an already tasty beverage. Everything was superb: Well done, chef(s)! I spotted another couple of comments in the reviews about service being a bit slow: Well, that’s incredibly subjective and depends on whether you’re in a hurry or not. The service is indeed relaxed, but that’s no bad thing when you’re not rushing off to be somewhere else. Staff were polite and available without table-lurking. The optimist in me hopes that the longer serving time means everything is being prepared fresh (as their quality mantra suggests), and that’s always worth waiting for. I have already made a list of the other current Dey family establishments, and will certainly give them all a try to see how they stack up against Omar. I hope Mr. Dey continues to be a champion in the sector and his legacy continues for another 60 years!
Ann B
Never disappoints. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food.
PAULINE WOODS
We went to the Omar Khayam as we think its the best restaurant in Northfield.The service was excellent, a lovely atmosphere and our food was
Martin Kirkman
Just had a takeaway and the food was absolutely delicious and arrived in good time. Will definitely use them again.
Mark iNFiNiTi
I’m easily pleased but I genuinely think this is the best balti in the whole of Birmingham. Been here twice now and it’s been 10/10 each time. The chicken balti is just absolutely perfect. It’s a simple dish but these guys get everything right - just….. extremely delicious. I think I’ll just come here every time now because nowhere has beaten it.
Squishes
Never fails to impress no matter what I choose. Always has that distinct flavour about the rest, whether it’s a paneer Balti or a chilli garlic. It’s stunning.
Arkin Esref
Highly impressed with everything, came from London for a long weekend break to Birmingham and wanted to try something local. This place blew our socks off. We literally ordered the same meal we had been used to but the quality here was a cut above..kids really enjoyed their meal also. Even the coffees were delicious. Wish this place was located near our home.. will be dreaming about the garlic naan for days.
Kay Mould
The best Indian food I've tasted in a long time, would highly recommend! Happy to help customise your order if needed as well! Perfect!
Would be a 4* review if you didn't have the huge fish in a tank way too small. Please resolve this. I'm sure the fish started off small but the fish is at a size that needs a pond. It can barely turn around. Please update if you find a solution for your fishy.The staff were friendly and pleasant. They catered for a medium sized group well, food didn't take too long. Everything ordered arrived. Some theatre with the sizzling plates. Fun but not required, I wouldn't say no if they did it again, but it might speed up service. Clean inside and a good location. My bhuna tasted nice.
Joan Sykes
Absolutely rude staff. We complained about the food on one occasion in a polite manner. We came again tonight to trt again and the waiter was so rude to us both.
Lewis M
Was recommended by a friend absolutely the best food (indian) I have eaten in a long time, great service and atmosphere whilst dinning. Highly recommended ?Parking: Few parking spaces although street parking not far away
Mark Taylor
Service was very slow... Took 10 minutes to order a drink. 10 minutes for the drinks to come and then we had to ask to order food after another 10 minutes. Staff just kept disappearing into the kitchen. Poppadoms and chutney tray were nice. Rice and ban bread OK but the curries had been made with lots of pepper which left a horrible taste in the mouth and gave us indegstion The worst was the chicken jalfrezi it was like eating grit. We had been asked just after the meals arrived was everything alright and at that stage it was as the pepper effect had not kicked in. The all staff disappeared. The next time we saw anyone was when they came to clear away, at which point I told them about the awful pepper taste. Another member of staff came to see us and basically accused us of trying to not pay for the Jalfrezi which was not the case. He was very sarcastic and patronising. When I said about the pepper he agreed that they used a lot of pepper in it and when I said that that is not the way to do it, he sarcastically said 'so you know better than us then' There was no point in any further discussion so we paid the bill, no apology and left and will not return. So beware... Don't give them feedback!
marktC1181NH
Service was very slow... Took 10 minutes to order a drink. 10 minutes for the drinks to come and then we had to ask to order food after another 10 minutes. Staff just kept disappearing into the kitchen. Poppadoms and chutney tray were nice. Rice and ban bread OK but the curries had been made with lots of pepper which left a horrible taste in the mouth and gave us indegstion The worst was the chicken jalfrezi it was like eating grit. We had been asked just after the meals arrived was everything alright and at that stage it was as the pepper effect had not kicked in. The all staff disappeared. The next time we saw anyone was when they came to clear away, at which point I told them about the awful pepper taste. Another member of staff came to see us and basically accused us of trying to not pay for the Jalfrezi which was not the case. He was very sarcastic and patronising. When I said about the pepper he agreed that they used a lot of pepper in it and when I said that that is not the way to do it, he sarcastically said 'so you know better than us then' There was no point in any further discussion so we paid the bill, no apology and left and will not return. So beware... Don't give them feedback!
Rubbish talk about being the best in Birmingham I had one bad meal off them phoned them up and now they have stopped me having anything else talk about customer service they deserve to be closed
I was last in that restaurant 8/12 months ago service was good. Take away was good. I would definitely recommend it.
It’s not very often I’m pleasantly surprised or impressed by a curry (having been an important part of this Brummie’s staple diet for decades), but Omar Khayam has done both. Considering this establishment has been around since 1982, and the family have been running restaurants since the 1960’s, I am a little flabbergasted as to WHY I haven’t been before. Trust me, I’ll be back. Let me tell you why… I chose an old favourite, Nargis Kebab, to start (it’s quite easy to get wrong, so is a good benchmark), and Mr. Dey’s special Ajanta Cuisine for main. The flavour of the Nargis was excellent - not spicy-hot, but a great blend of spices that felt ‘home made’ and not just the same mix used across many restaurants in the sector. Everything seemed fresh and perfectly cooked. The Ajanta Cuisine dish was, if not quite a revelation, then a real winner. This does not appear on their takeaway menu and I forgot to take a photo, so I’m guessing a little at the actual contents, so bear with me… A selection platter arrived with a tasty (lamb keema?) dish, which was rich and with an incredible depth of flavour; a decent helping of pilau rice; a couple of gorgeous fresh chapatis; and the most wonderful lentil side - creamy, garlicky and incredibly moreish (I could probably enjoy a bowl of this on its own). Accompanied by a jug of sweet lassi which had a great flavour and consistency: I think they may have added a subtle cinnamon-based blend of spices which did not overpower (I dislike too much cinnamon) but really enhanced an already tasty beverage. Everything was superb: Well done, chef(s)! I spotted another couple of comments in the reviews about service being a bit slow: Well, that’s incredibly subjective and depends on whether you’re in a hurry or not. The service is indeed relaxed, but that’s no bad thing when you’re not rushing off to be somewhere else. Staff were polite and available without table-lurking. The optimist in me hopes that the longer serving time means everything is being prepared fresh (as their quality mantra suggests), and that’s always worth waiting for. I have already made a list of the other current Dey family establishments, and will certainly give them all a try to see how they stack up against Omar. I hope Mr. Dey continues to be a champion in the sector and his legacy continues for another 60 years!
Never disappoints. Friendly staff, great service and delicious food.
We went to the Omar Khayam as we think its the best restaurant in Northfield.The service was excellent, a lovely atmosphere and our food was
Just had a takeaway and the food was absolutely delicious and arrived in good time. Will definitely use them again.
I’m easily pleased but I genuinely think this is the best balti in the whole of Birmingham. Been here twice now and it’s been 10/10 each time. The chicken balti is just absolutely perfect. It’s a simple dish but these guys get everything right - just….. extremely delicious. I think I’ll just come here every time now because nowhere has beaten it.
Never fails to impress no matter what I choose. Always has that distinct flavour about the rest, whether it’s a paneer Balti or a chilli garlic. It’s stunning.
Highly impressed with everything, came from London for a long weekend break to Birmingham and wanted to try something local. This place blew our socks off. We literally ordered the same meal we had been used to but the quality here was a cut above..kids really enjoyed their meal also. Even the coffees were delicious. Wish this place was located near our home.. will be dreaming about the garlic naan for days.
The best Indian food I've tasted in a long time, would highly recommend! Happy to help customise your order if needed as well! Perfect!
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Would be a 4* review if you didn't have the huge fish in a tank way too small. Please resolve this. I'm sure the fish started off small but the fish is at a size that needs a pond. It can barely turn around. Please update if you find a solution for your fishy.The staff were friendly and pleasant. They catered for a medium sized group well, food didn't take too long. Everything ordered arrived. Some theatre with the sizzling plates. Fun but not required, I wouldn't say no if they did it again, but it might speed up service. Clean inside and a good location. My bhuna tasted nice.
Absolutely rude staff. We complained about the food on one occasion in a polite manner. We came again tonight to trt again and the waiter was so rude to us both.
Was recommended by a friend absolutely the best food (indian) I have eaten in a long time, great service and atmosphere whilst dinning. Highly recommended ?Parking: Few parking spaces although street parking not far away
Service was very slow... Took 10 minutes to order a drink. 10 minutes for the drinks to come and then we had to ask to order food after another 10 minutes. Staff just kept disappearing into the kitchen. Poppadoms and chutney tray were nice. Rice and ban bread OK but the curries had been made with lots of pepper which left a horrible taste in the mouth and gave us indegstion The worst was the chicken jalfrezi it was like eating grit. We had been asked just after the meals arrived was everything alright and at that stage it was as the pepper effect had not kicked in. The all staff disappeared. The next time we saw anyone was when they came to clear away, at which point I told them about the awful pepper taste. Another member of staff came to see us and basically accused us of trying to not pay for the Jalfrezi which was not the case. He was very sarcastic and patronising. When I said about the pepper he agreed that they used a lot of pepper in it and when I said that that is not the way to do it, he sarcastically said 'so you know better than us then' There was no point in any further discussion so we paid the bill, no apology and left and will not return. So beware... Don't give them feedback!
Service was very slow... Took 10 minutes to order a drink. 10 minutes for the drinks to come and then we had to ask to order food after another 10 minutes. Staff just kept disappearing into the kitchen. Poppadoms and chutney tray were nice. Rice and ban bread OK but the curries had been made with lots of pepper which left a horrible taste in the mouth and gave us indegstion The worst was the chicken jalfrezi it was like eating grit. We had been asked just after the meals arrived was everything alright and at that stage it was as the pepper effect had not kicked in. The all staff disappeared. The next time we saw anyone was when they came to clear away, at which point I told them about the awful pepper taste. Another member of staff came to see us and basically accused us of trying to not pay for the Jalfrezi which was not the case. He was very sarcastic and patronising. When I said about the pepper he agreed that they used a lot of pepper in it and when I said that that is not the way to do it, he sarcastically said 'so you know better than us then' There was no point in any further discussion so we paid the bill, no apology and left and will not return. So beware... Don't give them feedback!