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Ruchie

Restaurant Indian restaurant South indian restaurant Indian takeaway

👍👍 I went for my birthday dinner and food was really delicious. Good place for Indian food. People often mention Indian, good, South, service, staff, meal, Dosa, tasty, restaurant, great,


Address

227 Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90 3AH, United Kingdom

Website

ruchieonline.co.uk

Contact

+44 121 448 0770

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (332 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 to 10 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (25) good (17) South (15) service (15) staff (11) meal (10) Dosa (10) tasty (10) restaurant (9) great (9)
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  • 5/5 Mitesh P. 4 years ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Came here for a family meal. Came early as have seen it busy here before. First impressions with the layout was very nice. Staff were very friendly. Ordered drinks, which didn't take long at all. Didn't need to wait long for the food we ordered, however the staff were kind enough to say it will be a little while due to what we ordered. But I didn't feel it took long at all. The food itself was really nice. There are many places I've been to that have said they have South Indian cuisines, but the food here was different. It had an authenticity about it. The flavour, the spice factor, the presentation all perfect. This place feels like my regular after the first visit 👌🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ram R. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered food for 40 peoples to be delivered in High Wycombe. Everyone liked the food variety and also the way it was packed and delivered. Vada curry was something extraordinary. Very well done. Thanks a lot!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Munish 1 year ago on Google
    I have never seen a team at a restaurant work so tirelessly to ensure that our meal was exactly as we wanted it. The dosas were cooked to perfection. The South Indian starters hit the spot just right. I loved the mango lassi, it had a hint of cardamon that made it taste divine. This place is a gem and priced just right! This will be our family favourite for dosas! I hope Solihull/ South Birmingham supports this restaurant, it is a little gem!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shraddha G. 11 months ago on Google
    I went for my birthday dinner and food was really delicious. Good place for Indian food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Unnikrishnan K. 4 years ago on Google
    A nicely done interior and a good location. May be a challenge to find parking but there are nearby places where parking is possible. The interior has a nice touch and the staff are friendly. The Madras filter coffee was good. We tried other dishes but they were not upto the mark. The chicken curries were namesake. The breads were fine. Its definitely worth a try while lookung out for South Indian restaurants.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neelam Lilly P. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for the first time today, thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Ordered the Mysore Masala Dosa and Paneer Dosa, both were lovely. Waiter was very attentive and service was speedy. Pay and Display parking facilities are available nearby. Easily accessible off the main road. Overall would highly recommend, 5*
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely evening meal here a few weeks ago. All dishes were really tasty and there was plenty of food. More South Indian which is a refreshing change. Great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aromal k. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a different and authentic South Indian style of making with great variety of food selection. Made my day with a real good experience. Staff's are so kind and approachable . I strongly recommend 👌🏻 Just do have some good time with family
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trabow F. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely contemporary decor, with authentic Indian food!! Excellent customer service !! The staff were super helpful and polite! Food served promptly and was delicious!! Loved the Mysore Masala Dosa and the chicken pepper fry starter, omg yummy!! Definitely be back!! Impressed with the selection of vegan also available, we got a vegan dosa to take away for my son!! He loved it, so a great excuse to return all together!! See you soon!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shishir s. 1 year ago on Google
    Positive - Tasty Masala Dosa (similar to the Dosa you get in Udupi hotel, birth place of masal Dosa) - Good selection of Kerala/Tamil Nadu dishes. - Decent interior - good selection of sundries and curry - you can get free parking outside the restaurant after 7. Also several other areas to park Asda, Iceland. Negative - service can be better - Beer/drinks were not very chilled
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 divya a. 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Had tasty hyderabadi dum chicken biryani and lamb biryani from here. Staff and service are excellent
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service, but unfortunately some of the cleaning wasn’t great, as per the attached photo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naren J. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious South indian cuisine in a very elegant decor with very attentive service. Highly recommended 🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANC 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Great south Indian restaurant on the Shirley high St. (Stratford Road :) Went here with a friend for the first time and ordered the fish pakora starter and masala dosa. It's was very tasty. Staff were attentive and the service was good. I will go come back and sample other things on the menu next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google
    Indian restaurants across Birmingham look over your shoulder, Ruchie is here to help you see the way forward in Indian cuisine excellence. The food experience was sublime.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gloria M. 1 year ago on Google
    This could be the best Indian food I've ever had, which is not mean feat when you come from Glasgow! Everything tasted so fresh and the staff were very attentive. If I'm ever in the area again I would definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dean P. 11 months ago on Google
    Dosa specialists are hard to find and Ruchie doesn't disappoint. Great, tasty street food in a minimalist setting. I'll come again to try the curries
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Yvonne T. 1 month ago on Google • 142 reviews New
    was sitting upstairs was cold had to leave coats on other people had coats on too. Service was not as good as usual my starter was over cooked and my curry was not nice the naan was good. l have eaten here before and it was good

  • 4/5 Neally W. 3 months ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    I was pleasantly surprised by the food with the caveat that a few people in our party suffered from excessive wind/funny tummy that night to the point of being uncomfortable so if you have a sensitive stomach then bear this in mind! Personally I was fine but a little windy but that could be because I had the Masala Dosa with lamb cutlets as a starter and I thoroughly enjoyed both but the other had a non-veg main! They actually give plenty of the potato but not enough samba as I personally like a lot and I had to get some extra.

  • 4/5 martin 1 month ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Very accommodating, booked for two people, partner is both gluten & dairy intolerant, very attentive service, very knowledgeable on allergens Lovely meal, will be booking again soon.

  • 5/5 Suman C. 4 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    We had a delightful experience at the Indian restaurant in Birmingham. The diverse array of authentic South Indian dishes offered a true culinary journey. The courteous staff added a touch of hospitality, making our visit enjoyable. While the ambiance was simple, it provided a comfortable setting for a memorable meal. A great place to savor South Indian flavors with friends and family.

  • 5/5 Naveen Xavier M. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Incredible food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Our server was Jenson and he was able to explain all the dishes to us and was very persuasive in getting us to try new things! Would definitely recommend for any occasion.

  • 5/5 Jayshri J. 5 years ago on Google
    Ruchie is an Authentic "South Indian" restaurant in Birmingham. The food is really fantastic, the flavors are spot on and I still keep thinking about the food because it's served just like how it is in south India . Lovely host and the service was fast . Would definitely visit again .

  • 2/5 Louise B. 11 months ago on Google
    Disappointing. We hadn’t booked but it was 6:15 on a week night so didn’t think it would be an issue although we didn’t feel particularly welcome. I was shocked at the prices, £1.40 for a single popadom with small selection of dips. Portion sizes of the curry and rice were great but didn’t taste of anything special, I’ve had more flavoursome out of a jar in all honesty.

  • 5/5 Kirit 6 months ago on Google
    Superb Dosa’s and extremely good curries. The lamb curry on the bone was delightful and super tasty. A great place full of very well made South Indian dishes.

  • 1/5 Hetal C. 1 year ago on Google
    I had ordered Idli Sambar, and when my food arrived, the dahl was very plain and the Idli had a very weird taste. My daughter then had not eaten anything from the takeaway. I would say that the restaurant need to uplevel their tastes and them you can order your food.

  • 4/5 Mukesh P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good selection of South Indian dishes coupled with excellent customer service.

  • 5/5 Honey C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good South Indian restaurant in Birmingham.we recently moved here the food was really good, very tasty, my husband had the chicken tikka and I had the paneer Dosa and medhuwada and dal with naan garlice .The waiters were really welcoming and attentive to our needs, they are really friendly with everyone! Definitely recommend 👏👏

  • 5/5 M M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and amazing food . Mouth watering. Worth a visit but does get busy so would recommend booking before hand. Plenty of parking nearby.

  • 4/5 Mark G. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a pretty good meal. It needs to be said that the 'style' of food isn't of a normal indian - The waiter explained that this is 'southern' indian food and hence classics like the Korma had us wondering if we had the right dish. Don't go here expecting a classical Indian meal, but it's not to say the food wasn't tasty. The staff were friendly, the cost reasonable and the venue had a great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Varsha P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice clean place. Excellent food and good service. We went for dosa as we love them. They were big and crispy all the way through. The starters were good portions too and tasty. Will definitely go there again.

  • 3/5 Chris C. 2 years ago on Google
    We were so happy to see another dosa place on Stratford Road. The decor is very modern and smart. The staff are extremely attentive. The menu is varied with a few items we haven't seen before. The starters were executed well and delicious including the aubergine, crispy potato balls and fish platter. Unfortunately, as a family of dosa lovers, these were not up to scratch - too thick and not crispy. If they can get these right we will come back. Second is the heating - the restaurant was cold - many of us were wearing coats, or they were draped on our legs. No explanation was given, so I assume their system isn't adequate.

  • 5/5 Sandeep K. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic south Indian. Felt welcoming by the staff. Very different menu compared to the usual Indian restaurants. Lovely food at very reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Heidi L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best indian I have tasted. The palette is South Indian - it's fresher and lighter than usual, but bursting with flavours and yum.

  • 3/5 Jasim H. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited here as a guest fir a private party on the upper level, you have to access it via spiral staircase which might be a little difficult for some. The decor needs modernisation, the service was fairly quick and the food was good quality. The staff were pleasant and helpful, but the gent's toilet needed a clean and could also be modernised. There is free 3 hour parking nearby.

  • 5/5 Richard L. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here last night for our anniversary meal. Food was lovely and service attentive. I had The Pot Roast Lamb and can honestly say it was the most beautiful curry I've had in a very long time. Nice to have a change from the usual British Indian Restaurant dishes, with lots of different menu items to explore. Although dissappointing to see it so quiet for a Friday evening with loads of tables available. Hopefully these places pick up soon, so they can thrive again. Really fantastic evening meal, thanks.

  • 5/5 Dean W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely South Indian cuisine. Great customer service. Nice decor.

  • 5/5 JULIA A. 2 years ago on Google
    I decided to try Ruchie because our local Indian Restaurant/Takeaway in Burntwood is only rated a 3 on its Food Hygiene Score. Ruchie, has been awarded a 5....and it didn't disappoint! Yes, some items were more expensive, but if you're the best in your field,.... So happy you deliver to Burntwood, Ruchie, will be our 'Go-to' take away. Thanks so much,!

  • 4/5 Amy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, quiet place. Food was very tasty, was asked how spicy we wanted our food. Although I said medium, it was a little more spicy than I expected, but still tasty. Reasonably priced. We had 3 mains, 2 rice, 3 poppadoms, 2 naan, 1 roti, 4 drinks (1 alcoholic ). All came to just under £50. Waiter was very pleasant and did a great job.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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