The Spice Merchant — Restaurant in Birmingham

The best restaurant in King’s Heath and the surrounding areas!! The food here is simply amazing and bursting with flavour. You just can’t beat their special dish: Lamb Handi — it tastes exactly like the authentic Lamb Handi you’d find back home in Bangladesh or Pakistan. Every bite took me there! Full credit to the amazing chef — you can truly taste the passion, experience, and that rare traditional touch in every bite. The spices are spot on, the meat is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the aroma fills the air with memories of home. It genuinely feels like the chef brought a piece of home straight onto the plate.

The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the generous portions and incredible taste.

The Biriyani? Absolutely perfect — felt like I was enjoying it in the heart of Bangladesh! And I can't even begin to explain how good the Chicken Tikka Keema Cheese Naan is — that’s my personal favourite. The naan comes out like it’s been baked with pure love — soft, flavourful, and perfectly cheesy.

The restaurant environment is another highlight. It’s calm, cozy, with soothing Hindi music playing and the subtle aroma of high-quality oud in the air — a truly relaxing vibe that enhances the entire dining experience.

Now, let’s talk about the service — top notch! All the staff are incredibly attentive and friendly. A massive shoutout to Abid (the owner) — his hospitality is unmatched. And staff like Shaj, Iltaf, Jakir, and Ifte — they treat every customer like family. No matter how busy it gets, everyone receives equal priority and heartfelt service. I’ve rarely seen a place that not only serves outstanding food but also delivers such pure, genuine hospitality.

If you're in or around King's Heath and haven't tried this place yet, you're truly missing out. This isn’t just a meal — it’s...

What a lovely restaurant. When we walked in, we were quickly greeted by a polite waiter who found took us to our table. They brought us a large jug of water along with glasses for the drinks we had brought.

The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxed. The waiters were efficient and were always quick to assist us with anything we needed.

The food was delicious! It was piping hot (temperature wise) and filled with spices. Best chicken tikka marsarla I've ever had.

This restaurant was run very professionally and I could tell from the other people at the restaurant that they have many loyal customers. Something I...

Ordered takeaway for collection and decided to try a different restaurant as we had popped over to Kings Heath and didn't have price list to hand. Total shock when presented with a bill for £34! Tandoori, tikka and fried rice plus Naan and 2 popadoms. Food very average, quite greasy and definitely over cooked. This is at least £10 more than we normally pay. No discount for collection. Back to Syhletty Spice for us and with deep regret for thinking anyone could...