Asha's Indian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

A* Always a pleasure to visit Asha’s Birmingham, Food is always superb! Shahan was our waiter for the afternoon and was attentive and very helpful. He was superb in recommending Summer cocktails and I loved my Raspberry Summer mix “Rickshaw Fizz”

The staff were amazing, very kind and welcoming. Very professional. Decor was very nice, unfortunately the food was not amazing. It was nice. Just disappointing for the price. I was expecting some amazing Indian cuisine experience. Unfortunately we were disappointed. It had been a very nice experience, however sadly we would not return.

Absolutely blew me away! As far as Indian fine dining goes, this place is a total winner. The food was just incredible. Seriously, every dish was a hit, but the Gosht Yakhni Biryani was out of this world – so fragrant and the lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Prawn Shan E Nisha was packed with flavour, and the Lobster Panchphoran? Pure luxury and perfectly spiced. Beyond the fantastic food, the whole dining experience was amazing. The atmosphere was spot-on, and the service was top-notch. And a massive shoutout to Shubham! That espresso martini he made me was hands down the best I've ever had. If you're looking for an Indian meal that's a cut above the rest, Asha's is a must-visit. You won't be disappointed!

Nice place, atmosphere was good, service & staff was very cordial and good. Nice deco inside, well spaced. It's a pricey one though. Food was good, surprisingly despite eating non spicy Malai Paneer & roti faced GERD, not sure why. Qnty is good. Do suggest to others to try their cuisines.

Had the executive lunch. The mint chutney, rice, panner all were awesome Service is also wonderful and top notch. Only thing they should have is one veg maharashtrian dish x 365 days. That would be the right tribute to your homeland and letting the world experiance it.

The decor of the restaurant is undeniably impressive, with plenty of celebrity photos lining the walls that add to its charm. I visited with a friend, and we both agreed that the lady who served us was one of the most strikingly beautiful people we've ever seen. The food was good, but not exceptional—certainly not enough to justify the price. For two curries, one naan, one rice, poppadoms and two drinks, the bill came to nearly £100. There are nearby places like Shababs that offer more flavour at half the price, which really puts things into perspective. Service was mixed. The poppadoms arrived quickly, but the mains followed before we’d even finished them, making the experience feel rushed. We had to move everything around to make space, which disrupted the flow of the meal. After finishing, we had quite a bit of food left, but no one asked if we wanted to take it home—it was simply cleared away. We then had to wait quite a while to get the bill. Overall, while it's better than many takeaways and the setting is lovely, I don't think I'll return. The decor is really the only standout feature compared to other Indian restaurants I've tried.

I would argue one of the best restaurants close to Birmingham new street station. Service is amazing and so is the atmosphere. Ordered the butter chicken with a side of rice and naan and another chicken dish (I cannot remember the name of it but if it looks good to you ask the server as this was 10/10 highly recommended!!).

Great food and excellent service. The staff are really friendly and attentive. I think if I’m honest, the dishes are a little expensive for what they are. A curry shouldn’t really be edging towards £30 and rice £8 etc. I would rate the Viceroy Tandoori down the road as better than Asha’s but prefer Asha’s to the also close by Rajdoot. Overall, I would still recommend a visit.

I'm not a particular fan of Indian cuisine, tbh. My companion chose ASHAS. That said, this was an excellent experience and, despite myself, I really enjoyed the food. We shared a chicken jalfrezi and a lamb tandoori dish. Pilau rice and pretty good Naan bread rounded out the meal. The room was buzzy and comfortable. Service was attentive and efficient. Will return on our next Birmingham foray. Recommended.

Best-ever curry, the Lucknowi Super service and lovely decoration. Expensive for a curry, but well worth it.

I was excited to try to place off partly because it's also my daughter's name! ;) We had a prix fix menu allowing us to try a variety of dishes. For me, the tandoori chicken and chicken masala were my favorites. Overall, anything I tried was good and I loved that the spice level had a kick but it wasn't overbearing.

A great restaurant with excellent service set in the heart of Birmingham. A little pricey but the food is good value for money

Great atmosphere wonderful food. Couldn't recommend enough of you are in the Birmingham area.

Visited 16/6/18 Food standards' Agency Rating 4/5 - Should be a 5/5 for a place like this and its location. Party of 14, in a private room, but noise from the adjacent room caused by the gap left between the wall and the window. Asked for the music to the room to be turned off due to my hearing aid picking up the noise. They accommodated. The staff were friendly and attentive. I can't say the what the meal cost in total, but I'd could hazard a guess excluding drinks would be about £500. This including 2 x President's platter at £79.95 each. Very nice, but I'd say overpriced. I was a bit full after the starter and my main: Chicken Jalfrezi (several spellings of this word) lacked both a flavour and spice (see update). It was quite cold when I came to eat it, so it went into the doggy bag for the next day. Same with my wife's. UPDATE: Heated up my main at home, and I have to say it tasted better, it had the spicy heat and flavour. I suppose I could still say it was overpriced, but then you have to take into account its location, sixe of the premises, and staffing levels. Especially for such a large place; it required a lot of staff. Champagne was served, and this doesn't come cheap in restaurants. Although I avoided the Armand de Brignac Brut at £375 per bottle. I think we all had a good time. Not sure it is a place I'd return, although my son has been several times.

Premium curry house in the City Centre. I believe this is where all the celebs go for a curry when they are in Brum. I've been here a couple of times and have the curries here have been great. Go for a lunch deal if you can make it in time, their curry in a hurry is a great price for some good quality food. I recently dined here for a friend's birthday, I ordered a chicken tikka masala (I think you can always tell if the curry house is good by their chicken tikka masala, if it tastes of something other than sugar and cream you're onto a winner). I was not disappointed by Asha's the curry arrived and it was lovely and full of flavour. The portion size looked small at first but when you looked into the dish it was literally full of meat, probably double the amount you would get at other restaurants. Personally I would have preferred a bit more sauce as it made the meal very rich, or even a smaller portion size. However, they do charge £16 for a main, so I think next time I would order a meat main to share between two along with a vegetable side. We booked through opentable who had an offer for 2 for 1 mains throughout August, I would come here again without the offer but probably wouldn't go out of my way for it.

I've been to Asha's a few times over the last few years and it has never disappointed. They have a good selection of dishes on their a la carte menu, all expertly cooked. The staff are really attentive, and the speed of service is excellent. The food isn't the cheapest curry you'll ever have, but it's certainly worth it, both in terms of portion size and quality. If you don't have time to sit and enjoy a full dining experience, the lunch time curry offers are a fantastic way to get something truly special into your day. The two options are with the Executive Lunch or Curry in a Hurry. The Lunch, priced at about £15 provides a large starter platter, followed by a large curry (from a choice of chicken, lamb, fish, paneer and vegetable), served with naan, rice, raita and a drink. The curry in a hurry, is just your curry and a soft drink, again, served with rice and raita. The price for this ranges from £7 for a vegetable curry to £9 for lamb. And these curries really do come in a hurry. Whichever option you choose, the food arrives in about 10 minutes; it's pretty quick. These lunch time options aren't quite as opulent as the a la carte, but don't let that put you off; they are still excellent curries. Asha's really does provide a fantastic dining experience, whether taking your time or having a moment of calm in a busy day. I would definitely recommend checking them out.

Asha's is situated in the heart of Birmingham's business district meaning come Friday payday the place is full of people taking advantage of the cocktails on offer during happy hour which runs 5pm until 7pm. I have sampled their Tom Collins and cosmopolitan cocktails but the cocktail that I enjoyed most was the non alcoholic cucumber lemonade that despite looking like some sort of health food juice was surprisingly refreshing. Asha's is also an Indian restaurant although I have yet to have a meal there it looks like it would be a nice place to eat. However it is worth noting that during cocktail hour waiters do bring round a selection of free nibbles which always seems to go down well with my colleagues!

The ambience is lively, you'll need a reservation. Adequate street parking although you may need to find your way to the nearby parking garage sometimes. The drinks .. signature cocktails, interesting mixes and easy to drink. The President's Platter has your assortment of meats and each part is cooked perfectly. This provides an appetising insight into the quality of meats reserved for your entrees. The lamb is fantastic. Try the Muscat Gosht, the meat is tender and not overcooked. The gravy is just about right wherein you can taste the separate spices in harmony, but you will be reaching for the fire hydrant if you bite into the occasional peppercorn. I love an Indian place which focuses on it's fresh spices, and seems like they grind whole spices instead of using bulk boxes full of mystery powder. Overall, nice place to get together for good Indian food, great company and a very lively environment.

Haven't been to Birmingham in a few years but remembered having a great time at Asha's on our last visit. They had a drink special where you can buy 1 get 1 free from a preselected menu. Along with drinks we were a little peckish and decided to grab a few appetisers. They weren't as big as I'm normally accustomed to but considering the type of restaurant we were at, small portions is probably a norm. If I'm in town again, I'd definitely come back. Doubt you'd find a better fine dining Indian restaurant.

For £16 for starter, main and drink at lunch, it's pretty impressive what they turn out! The panneer is some of the nicest I've ever tried, and the mixed tandoori grill is inauthentic, but so well seasoned it's absolutely delicious. My only problem is that it's so near the business district you end up having to share your lunch with some of the arseholery of big business monkeys... but that's not the restaurants fault, and nothing a good recession can't fix.

A collegue at work suggested we check this restaurant out as we have a limited time for lunch and it was worth it. We had the 'curry in a hurry' where they try and serve you within ten minutes of ordering. We turned up at 12.15 with a group of seven and were out by 12.40. There is the offer of a curry including vegetables (£6.95), chicken (£7.95) or lamb (£8.95). I had the lamb curry. It was just the right amount of spice and included a lot of lamb! It comes with a good portion of rice and yoghurt and a free soft drink. It was incredible filling and while you can order more food, I felt there was no need. It was busy, even at 12, but I could see that most people were taking advantage of the lunch deals on offer. In addition to the curry in a hurry, there is also a separate lunch menu, which includes two courses. From looking at this menu, I would like to go back and sample some more. The service was attentive and we were asked twice how our meal was. They managed to serve us quick and efficiently and it really stood up to the curry in the hurry offer!

I'm not a big fan of Indian restaurants but do like Indian food! I describe myself as a closet vegetarian which means I don't eat much meat anyway and find Indian places tend to be all about the meat, despite the country reported to be mainly vegetarian. Despite this, I went along to Asha's on the suggestion of my date and I'm not disappointed. It's mid-week and we're seated straight away and the service remained courteous and efficient throughout. I chose a veggie option which is lot more prevalent in Indian restaurants now these days; they used to be just sundries rather than a main meal. Of course this means that the vegetarian dish is more pricey; a vegetable biryani is £12.95 versus £14.95 for a meat version and that's the only reason for the 3 stars; I feel it's a great place but ever so slightly over-priced.

Had a great team lunch here just before Christmas. The restaurant is actually quite big, but it was also quite full when we went. Nevertheless the service was fairly quick (though we had to ask for water several times). The menu isn't large, but this is a good thing a think! They do a deal called 'curry in a hurry' which is popadoms, curry and rice and drink for a set price that arrives within a shorter time frame than other dishes-great for working lunches. The food was really light too and not horrible and heavy as some cirrus can be. I'd like to try it again, maybe in the evening for a change, as the darker lighting and decor lends itself more that way.

My first impressions of Indian food in the UK was up in Leeds and thought it was the best ever. Then recently heard that Birmingham was also a place to get a good curry and found myself up there for work recently. My colleagues initially booked a table at All bar one (boring!) and after requesting an Indian place, they booked this place which is near the office. We ordered the executive lunch which is quite good for about 15 quid which includes a drink (wine/beer/soft drink), a kebab or veggie starter (which is huge!), choice of curry and it comes with pappadoms, naan, rice and raita. Lastly, end with coffee or tea. The kebab starter was delicious! quite huge portions and cook really well. I had the chicken tikka masala which was quite good. Sometimes I find Indian food a bit too greasy but the food here wasn't too heavy. Dunno how this place compares to other Indian restaurants in Birmingham but it's pretty damn good compared to the ones in London! It did take a bit of time so expect to take about an hour and half break for lunch if you do go.

I have been a regular here for a few years now. Everything is a little on the expensive side, though the atmosphere is top class and goes a long way to justify the cost. The cocktails are superb. Having gone through most things on the menu, I found the food to be all good, though now days I always have the presidents platter and some rice between two of us. This is a terrific find and I recommend it highly..you get lobster, chicken, huge prawns and kebab, and together with some rice this is a large and tasty meal for two. I have quite an appetite, so it would probably feed three quite happily as you do get three of everything. My only gripe is that sometimes you do feel like you are being dealt with by a machine. While the waiting staff are very slick and professional, you get sat where they want you, and dealt with in their own time and it can be irritating at times.

This little restaurant has been on my hit list for, quite literally, years. Ever since I moved into the Jewellery Quarter (over 7 years ago) I have walked past it time and time again and always thought "ahhhh yeah.. I've got to try that place". Well Good News Yelpers! I have, and it was ace! I was asked to suggest somewhere nice for a quick lunch meeting in town. I racked my brain (as it had to be quick) and I remembered Asha's "Curry in a hurry" (they don't call it that anymore, but it'll always be that to me) offer. I booked online and had confirmation within a minute to go down and give it a go! The place is really nice! It looks OK from the outside, but it's smart, clean and well presented inside. The furniture is pristine and it's much bigger than you might think on first glance. Once inside, I was greeted straight away and shown to my table. Despite the requirements being a quick lunch, one of our number was a little late - but they were totally un-pushy and fine with giving us menus and letting us wait for the last person to turn up. Their basic business lunch offering is simple. You can have a vegetable (£7.95), chicken (£8.95) or lamb (£9.95) curry with rice and a soft drink included. This is guaranteed to be bought out within 10 minutes of your order (so perfect for when you only have half hour for lunch). They do offer a slightly more expensive and fancy "executive menu" (which includes a glass of wine and additional courses) and this is also pretty good value at £15.95 per person. The curry was actually, really good! I don't know what I expected for that price - but the offering was a full dish of rice, a meaty and well spiced curry and a glass of soda and lime (I went for that - I know it's boring). Everything was tasty, hot and served within the 10 minute deadline by friendly and helpful staff. Colour me impressed! I would love to go back again and try their evening menu (it's pretty vast), but alas... Let's hope it doesn't take me another 7 years to get here.... Recommended.

I visited Birmingham with my sissy and her kiddos for a mini vacay from London's hustle and bustle. On the way to our hotel we asked our cab driver to recommend us an Indian restaurant that cooks like momma's cooking. He pointed us to Asha's, the next night I went to get some takeaways and I found out it's a chain restaurant? so dissapointment #1, so I perused the menu and the price was like London Indian restaurant I've gone to, disappointment #2. The service though i must admit was great. I got chicken bryani and lamb dish. Went back to the hotel to try it and, meh, it was A-OK. Nothing special, my friend's grandma made it better. For a date, it is a nice place. The ambience is nice and decor definitely screams middle to upper class. There's full bar and everything. Will I come back? Probably not unless I'm on a company dime and meeting clients.

Birmingham is getting known more and more for its culinary delights and we have to take a good advanced of it. Every time a friend visits the city for the first time (or is back in town after some long time) I try to find a place to eat and/or drink that can be a reference for them in the future. Something like "Oh, remember that Indian bar we have been to last time?" Well, when my friend Simone was back to Brum ( yes, other Simone from Brazil as well) I was sure that Asha's would be a good reference. It was indeed. This awarded restaurant has a gorgeous atmosphere and a menu that keeps you undecided for some long minutes. I knew it was not a cheap place to eat but as a treat it worth any penny spent.Their kebab platter is just delicious. As the beers price is a little up as well, better thing to do is taking advance of their meal + drinks deals.

I've been here before. Was It called Asha's? It was a bar for ages that I fail to remember the name of. I've a feeling the bar was called Pals? I've had lunch here before. No idea when and what I had but It could have been anytime over the last 10 years. Anyway.. Curry. I don't get to go for Indian food nearly enough. So I was really up for a lunch curry. I went for the chicken curry which was pretty mild really though I'm sure they would have made it hotter had I asked. It was really nice! I prefer local curry houses really to big city centre venues but this was nice and personable. This is a modern restaurant with some private dining areas should you have a party with you. Book in advance in the evening especially on Friday nights.

I visited Ashas on 11th Aug for my Mothers birthday. Our party met in the bar and had a few drinks - Cobra on draught and cocktails for the ladies. The menu is very authentic and the only problem was deciding waht to have! The restaurant is very well decorated out and is very comfortable with air conditioning. Toilets are mint. A nice touch is that you have a huge window into the kitchen where you can view the tandoor chef as well as the head chef on the pass - Mum liked this as she could see that the place was spotless! We chose a selection of starters including some amazing samosas, a cold chicken tika style dish and some perfect tiger prawns marinaded then breadcrumbed and fried. All were declared a real success. Mains arrived with various breads and rices. Again the execution of the dishes was top class accross the board with all of us sampling each others meals and everyone seeming to enjoy each others. All the different meats - Lamb, Chicken were very tender and again king prawns were huge, juicy and suculent. Service was more formal than your usual curry house and we all declared that Ashas was certainly a cut above the rest in all aspects. It is also a cut above on prices - however I believe that you pay for what you get and could certainly do it cheaper if you held back on drinks and avoided king prawns. Keep this one for a special occasion - but it is very special!

Asha's is located on the former site of a bar called Digress, which I used to frequent a few years ago. Until recently I hadn't seen what the new owners had done with the place, but the second I stepped inside I was taken aback by the exceptional remodelling job they have done. Clearly, a lot of time and money went into designing the interior of Asha's, and while the original layout remains mostly unaltered, the ornamented partitions, stylish light fixtures and huge curved sofas give the place a modern, luxurious feel. The staff are very polite and make the effort to greet you as you enter. The bar is well stocked with a huge range of drinks (including draft Indian lager) and the food menu - once you get past the price - is very impressive, collecting an amazingly diverse range of traditional Indian dishes, many of which are suffixed with quotes on how the chef came to discover them while travelling India in search of the perfect spice, or inherited the secret recipe from his grandmother. While Asha's offers a lunchtime deal on food and drinks, come evening it's not really the sort of place you'd come for a quick snack with a friend or two after work. It's more the kind of place that people who really love Indian cuisine come to indulge and splash out on themselves. Make an evening of it, or come here for a special occasion, and you're certain to get more than your money's worth.

One of the first place I ever ate in Birmingham. Been back many times since and always had a great experience. So surprised to see this ranked so lowly down the list as its won many prestigious rewards in Brum and is often Michelin recommended. One of the better Indian restaurants your going to find in Birmingham so deserves much higher rankings.

I am Indian so used to spice but the the spice here was over the top! Great service and good came in super quick.

'Executive lunch' sounds a bit pretentious, pricey and maybe a tad leisurely. Not so when it's the said lunch at Asha's on the corner of Newhall Street and Edmund Street. I went with the CBD team today (Friday) and found it to be inexpensive, generous, tasty (Asha's, remember?) and brisk. The ideal lunch in Colmore Business District for the team tasked with improving Colmore Business District. Mixed kebab starter (veggie option too). Main course for me was the British national dish - CTM with loads of fragrant rice & naan. All for £14.75 inc beer, wine or soft drink.

I've read some of the reviews here with frank astonishment to compare Asha's to a generic 'high st' curry house is to approach this place the wrong way. Wise up. Real Indian food is not what the standard curry/balti/everything to all people (except Indians) type places serve up. Asha's makes a perfectly decent attempt at serving real Indian food and does it with style. The flavours were spot on, distinct and enticing with the kitchen displaying professionalism and skill. We started with a kebab platter and bhel poori one a North Indian classic the other a Western Indian/Mumbai favourite. We also opted for a Rassam a South Indian 'soup' with a real spice kick. The kebabs were truly 'melt in the mouth' with a lovely smoky barbecued flavour mingling with the marinade. The lamb kebabs were delciously spiced and not too hot. Bhel Poori was good as was the Rassam, though both might have benefited from more 'heat' these things are down to personal preference rather than a fault of execution. Our main course was Bhartha (smoky aubergine mash with ginger and lots of spices), Poori (puffed up fried breads), Bhindi (Okra) and daal. All the dishes were beautifully prepared and flavoured. The smokiness of the aubergine Bhartha was a perfect partner to the slightly sharp daal, The daal's sharpness and hotness was a perfect foil to the sweetness and crispness of the Bhindi . . . . and the Pooris helped it all down beautifully. I had a Gin with lime while the other half opted for a traditional G&T, we followed with a Cobra beer during the meal. Service was marvellous, the food was spot-on, the toilets were pristine. The pricing was justified by the quality around £70 for two eating well with drinks. What's not to like?

Couldn't fault the food or service but the food and drinks were incredibly over-priced. Perhaps that explained why the restaurant was pretty much empty at 8pm.

I was fortunate enough to get a walk in on a very busy night at Asha's. I had the fish curry, which I can honestly say is the best curry I've ever tasted. The prawn starter was also very tasty. Drink prices were reasonable - so much so that I had a glass of champagne with my starter, which was clearly freshly opened & perfectly chilled. Service was both attentive and efficient. All in all a fantastic meal & definitely a venue I'll return to upon my next visit to Birmingham.

Indian food expertly crafted. Went to this lovely restaurant over Easter, ordered a range of veggie food and were not disappointed!! The atmosphere was lovely, fabulous indian curries, made in the proper north indian way, the staff very polite and helpful and the maître d stopping by to ask us how things were. Would highly recommend for a special dinner or night out with friends. Expect to pay London prices.

Great evening! Lovely Decore, very Indian feel. The restaurant was busy but the service was excellent. The keema was amazing with garlic naan. I'll be back again soon!

Now, this place is expensive but it has to be the best Indian food I've ever had. We started off our evening with cocktails at the bar, I think they had a happy hour which were great. Difficult to get a booking, we went on Saturday evening and you are given a precise dinner slot, but the starters and mains arrived in good time. Definitely recommend you go if in the area, I hear they are opening in Manchester soon.

It might not be the cheapest restaurant especially for beverages, but this has been hands down the best Indian food I had in years.

My family and I travelled from London to visit this restaurant to celebrate my sister's graduation. What with the famous name, and the extortianate prices, we expected a wonderful indian meal. Sadly, this was not the case. We ordered the roasted aubergine dish, which they had made a special point of, writing some information about how it was their mother's favourite dish. The aubergine was NOT roasted, so essentialy all you were paying for and getting was mashed aubergine, cooked on the stove. The same tomatoe-y (tomato puree) sauce was used for every dish causing them to taste the same with no variation. When booking, we were told we would have to vacate the table within two hours. On arriving at the restaurant it was EMPTY, completely empty, without one single table occupied (no exaggeration). When paying such high prices, one expects good food. The food was bland and did not taste fresh. One also expects a certain ambiance. The restaurant was plain as an ordinary restaurant with absolutely nothing even remotely special about the outside or interior. I give this restaurant one because the paneer was soft and of a good quality and the naan was of average standard although I can definitely get better from my local takeaway. I am indian and I can tell you with a high level of certainty, this is NOT good indian food.

Cocktails were superb best i've ever had. The meal however was extremely over-priced and i must say equal to what you'd receive on any high street in the country. We opted for the presidents platter to share between 3 of us, the lobster had 50 percent of the meat removed i assume so they could make another dish out of the rest of the meat. The prawns were superb and the other kebabs were pleasant also. One of the members of our party had chicken mince curry which was from what i hear bland and sub-standard. I had a lamb mince dish which was okay but again not mind-blowing certainly not for the price. The waiter was brilliant and took good care of us, the only thing that lets this place down is the food you expect much more for those sort of prices but i did not feel the food was special enough.

What a delight! I went not knowing anything about Ashas (new to Brum) and not even realising the great Asha Bhosle was behind it all! (easy to mock with hindsight). First off, it's a great looking restaurant once you get through the slightly narrow entrance. We were greeted by an extremely smiley man called Raj. We had some lovely cocktails while looking through the menu. The lychee martini went down well with the Mrs. For starters we had some paneer tikka, chaat and sheekh kebabs. The kebabs were spiced well enough and the paneer was almost like what I would have at home (traditional indian mumchef). The chaat was a bit of a disappointment. Not enough tamrind and crispy stuff for me. I had lamb for the main course and the mrs had butter chicken. Fresh naans are a must a some raita for those who can't handle the chillies. We were too stuffed to try the desserts but it means we have a reason to go back. Also, you might think I'm weird but I have to check the loo wherever I go. Asha's look were very clean and fresh thankfully. Thumbs up. Go check it out people.