Cardamom Harborne — Restaurant in Birmingham

It was our first visit here although we have driven by many times. I don't know why but it never seemed to appeal but thought we would give it a go on our way home as the timing was right for our early Friday night curry. I must admit that it exceeded my expectations. It's very quite a small restaurant, probably around 10 tables but it is very nicely presented but a little bit draughty. The staff are excellent and were very pleasant, efficient and attentive throughout. You can't normally say much about poppadoms but theirs were thicker than your average which made them a lot more enjoyable. The dips didn't have a hotter option but I am not complaining. As usual we shared a sheekh kebab which was excellent, although it did lack those rather nice fried onions. I had a Korai for a change it was very nice but I would have liked a bit more sauce and the chicken tikka was a bit dry. The wife's Balti had a great flavour but she wasn't a fan of the chicken leg meat. The sides were very good although the chips weren't the best we've had. The bill was a little more than I was expecting, and they do add 10% service charge, however being able to take your own alcohol is a big bonus, especially as I prefer ale to lager. Parking was a bit of an issue but given that all the tables were taken when we left it doesn't deter...

Went for a meal at the weekend in the evening. Waiters were friendly, but took a long time to clear plates even though there weren't many tables, this lead to my starters being luke warm, after my poppadums, as they came immediately after the poppadums were cleared. Can get a bit loud and hard to conversate. Mains were decent, tried some mince lamb, some chicken, and a vegetarian dish, weren't amazing but was okay. Can become a bit cramped, but not anyone's fault the size isn't big enough to do anything about. Would I recommend, after visiting many other restaurants, at similar price range but better food,...

I can confirm that the food & service there now is as good as it always was. Thanks my brothers. ;-)

I couldn't believe when I drove past on Saturday that the place was closed. Was going to pop in on way back past for a takeaway. Not been there for a while due to relocation of home, but was craving one of their lovely chicken tikka madras' meals like crazy! Hope they open again soon, as it's on what will now be a regular route home from new job...