🇬🇧 Birmingham Food Guide | Recommended Restaurants for Students 🍽️

Finally graduating! After years in Birmingham, here’s a curated list of food spots loved by a seasoned international student: 1️⃣ Eat Vietnam Great pho! 🍜 Worth trying, though the fried snacks are just okay — pork chop is quite spicy, shrimp portion is small. 💷 £20-30 | 10% student discount 2️⃣ Gaijin Sushi Good value for money taste-wise 👍, but consistency can be hit or miss — I had a nice meal but my friend didn’t. 💷 £40-60 (varies widely) 3️⃣ Look In Takeaway A small Cantonese spot in Chinatown — roast meats are delicious and generous! 🍖 Cash only 💰, and check opening hours before going. 💷 Around £20 4️⃣ Chilli Kitchen My favourite Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown! Their grilled fish is a must-try 🌶️🐟. 💷 Around £30 5️⃣ Lucarelli Restaurant Located in the Mailbox — my go-to birthday place! 🎂 Fancy vibe, highly recommend the lobster pasta 🦞🍝. 💷 Around £40 (incl. service charge) 6️⃣ Bar Estilo Also in the Mailbox (opposite Lucarelli). A solid Spanish restaurant — their paella is flavourful and delicious! 🥘 💷 £30-40 7️⃣ La Bellezza Birmingham Highly-rated on Google ⭐, a popular insta-worthy spot near Victoria Square. Nice ambiance, reliable dishes — no disappointments so far! 💷 £30-40 8️⃣ Cafe 1 Malaysia Highly recommended! Between the city centre and Chinatown. The owner is super friendly 👨🍳, serves complimentary snacks. Love the salted egg yolk chicken wings 🍗! Cash only 💷, and closed one weekday — check before visiting! 💷 £20-30 #UniversityOfBirmingham #Birmingham #StudyInUK #BirminghamFood 🇬🇧✨