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Opheem

Restaurant Indian restaurant Fine dining restaurant

Modern, plush eatery offering elevated, modern Indian plates alongside shaken cocktails & wine. People often mention menu, experience, restaurant, staff, service, tasting, Opheem, amazing, meal, dining,


Address

65 Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JJ, United Kingdom

Website

opheem.com

Contact

+44 121 201 3377

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (621 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 1 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 1 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Alison L. 1 year ago on Google
    Creative tasting menu, exquisitely presented and the taste was phenomenal. Such attention to detail. I loved the fact that the chefs that were busy cooking and preparing our meals came out and presented our meal to us and explained the dish. There is nothing I can fault with meal or the surroundings.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon W. 2 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    I've never really fancied trying a fine dining restaurant for a number of reasons. 1 the cost of these places, 2 always worried that I wouldn't be full at the end. 3. Actually getting a reservation. It was £125 for a 10 course tasting menu and it was worth every penny. The food was outstanding in every aspect. The look, flavours and textures were unbelievable. This is my first experience with fine dining and I don't think it will be my last. I'm normally the type of guy that orders the biggest items on the menu to make sure I'm full. I had concerns I would still be hungry after seeing images of the small plates that are associated with fine dinning. This was not the case at all just the right amount of food for even a large eater like my self. I would return to this place in a heart beat. 11 out of 10
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nasir K. 5 months ago on Google • 248 reviews
    I was treated to dinner at Opheem by my wife for my birthday. When we arrived we ummed and ah'ed over whether we should go with the a la carte, the smaller tasting menu or just throw caution to the wind and go for the 10 course tasting menu. Originally I believe it has been booked as an a la carte service, however, the staff were all very lovely and encouraging when we decided to go for it and do the 10 course menu and by golly we were so happy that we did. This is simply sensational modern Indian cooking. 95% utter slam dunks with a few curios but overall for the price this is utterly worth it. Special praise reserved for the lovely staff, the incredible snacks and pre-dessert. But the star of the show was undoubtedly the Aloo Tuk course, this dish is a celebration of potatoes and is rightly famous, such complexity of flavours and moreishness from a humble potato who would have thought! All the food is halal as well, if you only eat halal food you owe it to yourself to come here at least once in your life!! This is very competitively priced compared to other Michelin starred restaurants, and you simply have to try the 10 course menu if you come. We're coming back in November for another family celebration and cannot wait.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela D. 1 month ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Four of us had a lunchtime Birthday celebration. Ten course tasting menu £125 was an experience rather than just a meal. Allow at least three hours! Food as you might expect was very innovative with an Asian twist. Portions a decent size. You will not leave hungry. Dishes included scallops, sea bass, cod, lamb, venison plus the vegetable dishes which were equally as good. Staff are great, you feel relaxed and Aktar came to our table twice to discuss the dish being served. A great touch, as was the hand written Birthday card. Some courses at the beginning & end are served in the lounge. Aktar comes over as a thoroughly decent person. It must be hard maintaining this standard. The place was pretty much full, which creates a great ambience There is some parking outside including disabled spaces
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lyssasimpsons 1 year ago on Google
    Overall great experience, attentive service and phenomenal food and taste display… negative points? we were sat for way too long in the waiting area before dinner having drinks (add that to the bill)… food was amazingly delicious, couldn’t choose a favorite dish (but the least definitely were the ribs) and then again right after dinner we were rushed to go back to the waiting area and of course coffee and tea that were not included in the menu. A part from this little bit that I didn’t enjoy, I did like the experience and would recommend the place
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Anishaa G. 3 years ago on Google
    If you are very familiar with Indian food and are vegetarian this place is honestly such a disappointment. I feel like with vegetarian food you can still be creative and innovative with the ingredients, i felt like most of the things we had we could have just made at home (perhaps our own fault for not checking the menu online first)... Our first course was literally corn on the cob -_- The service and the ambiance certainly is wonderful along with the experience talking to the chefs - i would give the service 5 stars for sure. We unfortunately left after the sixth course as we were just so disappointed with the food. Also I think its important to mention with the 10 course option is a long dining experience, we were there for 3 hours, it would have been 4 if we had completed the course. Personally I wouldn't want to be there that long but each to their own. I won't be coming back here until there is a better menu for vegetarians. If you are non veg though, i think you'd have an excellent time as that menu sounded wonderful
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lee T. 1 month ago on Google • 94 reviews New
    Another amazing visit to Opheem today. Outstanding from start to end. Incredible service from the moment we stepped foot in the front door until the moment we left. The food was just superb, every course was a masterclass in flavor and textures and the service. was impossible to fault. Congratulations on the 2nd Star, a lot of hard work & dedication to have achieved that accolade. Thank you made my birthday truly memorable 👏👏👏👏👏
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 azad a. 3 weeks ago on Google • 215 reviews New
    Although we only had the lunch menu, the whole experience was one of the best we had at a two star michelin restaurant! The flavours were out of this world. Well done, Chef Aktar and the rest of the team.

  • 4/5 Maxine B. 1 year ago on Google
    10 course tasting menu at Opheem. I normally go to Simpsons for my birthday and I wanted a change. The food was nice, portion sizes were good. I asked them to write happy birthday on my plate and my request was ignored. I really enjoyed the dessert and the sweets at the end. Only tasting menu that has made me full. Overall, a great experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nalin V. 1 year ago on Google
    Surpassed our expectations So it was a special occasion and Opheem was selected. We chose the 10 course tasting menu for the lunch as we would need to travel in and out of the Birmingham. The food was exceptional with each course having unique tastes and flavours and each of the family members having a different favourite! Not being a food critic, all I would want to say is that the food was tastefully delivered and each course expertly described by chefs. I had my doubts about whether I would be able to eat the 10 courses but did clean all the plates. Needless to say that the tea and the evening meals were given a miss! Very unusual for me. Alice who was looking after us on the day and the team for each of the courses was excellent. Stefan deserves a special mention for the service provided, above and beyond any I have experienced anywhere - Thank you. As I am a Wheelchair user, I can confirm that Opheem is wheelchair accessible and has the appropriate disabled facilities.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 elina d. 1 year ago on Google
    We celebrated a nice occasion there yesterday night and Opheem offered us a truly unforgettable experience. They serve a great number of courses (they were supposed to be 10, but there were much more and I lost count), all with subtle -and in some cases more prominent- reminders of the Indian cuisine. They process their raw materials with such a delicate mastery and the result is unique and stunning. All the aromas, textures and flavours created a feast for our senses and their wine list was so long and assorted, it would take years to discover. All staff members were super helpful by explaining and presenting their courses. Toby stole our hearts at the end of our night by giving us great tips to discover Birmingham, since we've just moved here. Overall we thank you for a magical night❤
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meg O. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited Opheem for a early birthday meal for my partners Nan and Grandad. What a fabulous restaurant! We had an amazing time, the food was incredible and the service was fantastic. I highly recommend going to this restaurant! You won't be disappointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evie J. 7 months ago on Google
    Stunning menu. Without a doubt, one of Birmingham's hidden gems. We went for my partner's birthday and it was a worthy celebration. Initially, we had planned to go for the 5 course lunch menu... that soon turned into the tasting menu (because why the hell not?). This restaurant hides right in plain sight in the Jewellery Quarter. The contrast between a busy Birmingham street and the gorgeous interior can't be overstated. We were guided into a tastefully decorated modern lounge and offered the cocktail menu for aperitifs. I had an oolong iced tea cocktail with coconut and cacao nibs, a delightfully complex play on the palette. We were promptly offered some comforting snacks—they were rich and earthy and set up our stomachs nicely. After about 30 minutes, we were led into the main dining hall. The vibe was very different, bustling with an open kitchen and waiting staff rushing around. My only qualm with the experience was that the dining hall was so open plan with tables in close quarters, so you inevitably get involved with the neighbours on the table next to you. Not a problem if your neighbours are lovely (which they were) but not always conducive to the most intimate experience. That said, the chefs and waiting staff who presented the food and drinks were incredibly attentive and it was enjoyable to hear the people next to us having the same reactions to the food. The menu didn't pull any punches—every course was delicious. Sometimes fun and a little messy, sometimes delicate and pretty. Always very colourful. After the meal was done, we were marched back to the lounge to have after dinner drinks and some sweets. We were relieved to take some of the sweets home since we were so full!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kadi K. 7 months ago on Google
    We had the 10 course lunch time tasting menu with paired wines and it was a truly memorable experience. You can really tell the effort that's put into the whole thing: it was like a well oiled machine from the entrance to the bar area to the restaurant and back. The kitchen is open so you can see some of the food being prepared and are served directly by the chefs. Overall the atmosphere was so positive, it felt like people were happy to be there. The food was so, so good, and the flavours and spices very much on point. There were a lot of desserts, more than I've usually seen on tasting menus which I appreciated but might be a bit much for some. The Granny Smith samosa was the best! The only thing I'd improve is to get coffee cups with handles: I ordered an americano to go with my desserts but I struggled to drink it because the cup was too hot to hold.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex J. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything about opheem is exactly what you would want from a michelin starred restaurant. From the staff knowing your dietary requirements from your name on arrival to the quality of food and relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is such a comfortable place to be and we could have stayed in the bar/lounge all evening. All of the staff were warm and friendly without being at all pretentious or overbearing. Lovely to have conversation with the staff and see how passionate they are and how they clearly love what they do. We will most definitely be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Green R. 1 year ago on Google
    Having friends over from Australia we decided to take them to Opheem. We wanted to celebrate their visit by spending some quality time with them. We were so happy with our choice. Everything was perfect, the ambience, service and food were all outstanding. You can see the thought and effort that has gone into making a perfect evening. A big thank you to Aktar and all of his team in creating an evening to remember.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aliyah S. 5 years ago on Google
    Really lovely fine dining experience. Food was amazing and was full of unusual flavours. The service was amazing. Costs roughly £40-45 per person (beverages not included). A really nice place to go for a special occasion. Off street parking which is a pay and display can be found outside the restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark J. 3 years ago on Google
    Our first time at Opheem and tried the tasting menu. 11/9/20... Utterly superb. We have visited almost all the top class restaurants in Birmingham and this is the best by a margin. Not only that better than anything we have had in London and on my frequent travels to India. Food . Simply the best. Restaurant and decor. Excellent Staff. Fantastic service. As you can probably tell we are foodies. This place, as from last night is top of our list... Can’t recommend highly enough. What a find....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David F. 6 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    I had the pleasure of celebrating my sister's 30th birthday at Opheem in Birmingham, and it was truly a remarkable experience. The private room added a special touch to the occasion, and the food was nothing short of incredible. Each course was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and creativity. The service was both friendly and exceptionally attentive, making us feel like valued guests throughout the evening. Opheem is a Michelin-starred gem that exceeded our expectations and made my sister's milestone birthday unforgettable. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina K. 2 years ago on Google
    Pros: Creative food and fantastic service. Recommend the 10 course tasting menu ( +4-5 complimentary courses included). The food was just cooked to perfection, some courses were beyond impressive. The staff ensured our experience was stellar. Being almost the last ones, we were given a kitchen tour at the end and we spoke to the chefs abt the cooking techniques where they talked us through the cooking techniques used in the menu and showed the processes in the books in the inhouse library. Cons: The ambiance was a bit darker for my liking, the seating is not the most comfortable in the entry lounges and it's mostly noisy due to people talking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil T. 11 months ago on Google
    Stunning restaurant. Highly recommended for a unique fine dining experience. Amazing colours and flavours. The taster menu is one of my absolute favourites... 5*****
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V K. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    A wonderful three course lunch at Opheem, with additional unexpected snacks and treats, where service was very attentive but by no means intrusive. Vegetarian dietary requirements were catered for with each course being carefully explained. The food and drink served was incredible, just a couple of things weren't to our taste. My first fine dining experience which I'll always remember.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devansh K. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best experiences we've ever had. From the moment we sat down to moment we left it was truly special. The staff were unreal, extremely friendly and their service was exceptional. They all worked in synchronisation. We had the vegetarian tasting menu and the food was great, so tasty and extremely well presented. The wine pairing is a must, it has genuinely been well thought out. Shout out to Alice who smashed it from the get go, really looked after us from start to the end. Well done team we'll definitely be back and with more people.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nic S. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely exceptional... there's no other word for it. A beautiful restaurant with fantastic staff who provided brilliant service throughout. The sommelier was wonderful; friendly, funny and charming. Spoke to us about his favourite wines and even let us taste a couple of extras. We had the summer menu with wine flight. The pre-meal snacks were excellent, super tasty and it made you sad there was only really one bite of them because they were so good. Lovely cocktails too. Only negative was nobody topped up our water and we were in the lounge for 45 mins with a tiny glass each. The meal was superb, some amazing flavours and ideas presented by enthusiastic chefs. The paired wines were all excellent and well explained too especially as I'm not particularly "wine intelligent" so it was great to learn as we went along. Only dish that disappointed was the chicken korma - this was a bit dull compared to the others and the turnip seemed pointless as it was just a turnip with no other flavours or spices. The staff also remembered it was my birthday and presented me with a handwritten card which was a lovely touch. Finished with sweets in the lounge but could barely finish them as we were so full! In total spent around 4 hours there. Bill came to £578 for two people. Fantastic evening and my second best ever meal (after the illustrious L'Enclume in Cumbria). Well done
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom D. 1 year ago on Google
    A truly excellent meal, combining exciting and unexpected flavours with real skill and balance. The Indian influences shine through and the staff are attentive, efficient and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone for a special occasion, well worth the money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen S. 2 months ago on Google • 43 reviews New
    Wow, Opheem 10 course tasting menu. Nothing shortnof amazing. Taste buds dancing around the mouth after eating such fabulous food. Staff and service exceptional 👏

  • 5/5 Maria Camila R. 2 years ago on Google
    The whole experience was great. We arrived and were taken to the lounge area for drinks and snacks. The snacks were amazing! Then we moved to the dining area. We had the 10 course tasting menu and wine pairing. Every dish was phenomenal. The mash potato and champagne pairing...... My favourite!

  • 5/5 Julia L. 1 year ago on Google
    Walking in expecting a modern Indian fusion kitchen, obviously not knowing it was actually a Michelin starred restaurant, and got surprised by the 18-course-3.5 hours meal experience that was one of a kind! You are seated in the really nice bar and lounge area that has its own chef preparation table where you get served your drinks and 5 different 'snack-courses' to be then taken over to the main room (which looks shockingly similar to the kitchen area of the movie 'the Menu') and you are almost overwhelmed with the following 11 courses of Indian-infused creations. You are then taken back to the lounge to enjoy your remaining dessert selections. All in all, a fantastic restaurant and outstanding dishes. The only hiccup was that we were served the most delicious scallops as I think the 6th or 7th course, yet the menu indicated that there were 'no shellfish' on today's servings. Thumbs up, well recommended.

  • 5/5 Kara M. 1 year ago on Google
    A real bucket list destination. We loved the relaxed environment of the bar/ reception area before and after lunch. The staff were friendly and professional. The chef came to your table each course to explain the dishes and this along with the open style kitchen really added to the experience. Looking forward to a return visit.

  • 5/5 Clare S. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh my word!! There really are no words for the mind blowingly amazing culinary journey I have just been on at Opheem. The food is perfection on a plate - or plates in our case as we had a 10 course taster menu. From the beautiful reception and considerate waiting service to the stunningly presented masterpieces that just kept coming. A beautiful experience to be remembered ✨️😊

  • 5/5 Sean M. 3 years ago on Google
    Had our Valentines meal delivered earlier today. Looks amazing. Clear instructions and just down to me to make the most of it. Surely even I can make this lot into a special meal.

  • 5/5 Lita D. 3 years ago on Google
    Opheem is an absolutely perfect place. The food is amazing. So many flavors in each dish, that went perfectly together, but also added contrast. It was all fabulous. Our servers were so attentive too, nothing was to much trouble. Thank you for our experience tonight. We fully recommend to anyone, and will be returning in the future.

  • 5/5 7odd 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice, pictures say everything

  • 5/5 Annabel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Just had our first takeaway from Opheem tonight, amazingly good value for money and easily getting two delicious meals for our family of 4 out of this one order! I can’t emphasise enough how delicious the food has been and so easy to prepare. Won’t hesitate to order again! Very pleased

  • 5/5 Scott B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had been planning to go here for a long time. My other half surprised me with a birthday treat and we weren't disappointed. We've been lucky enough to eat in a few Michelin starred restaurants and this was the best of them all. Every bite is an absolute delight. We had the 10 course tasting menu and it was incredible. The staff were friendly and engaging. The maitre d' and the sommelier were both truly unforgettable for their warmth and knowledge. Everyone here has pride in what they do and in what Opheem is, which is a true one of a kind experience. The food will blow you away. Those clever nods to the type of Indian meal we've all had catch you by surprise. Then you try something different, and it just grabs your attention. Beg, steal, or borrow, just get yourself a table. You won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great restaurant for a special occasion. What really made it was the atmosphere which was lovely and informal, and the service. Everyone made you feel very relaxed and always had a smile for you The food was nearly perfect and I would have given a 4.5 if I could. One of the amuse bouche (cured seabass) was sensational and I wish it had been my main course, as the main (Hispy cabbage), was the only thing stopping me giving a 5. If you can afford it I would suggest the wine flight, as we had some amazing wines, and the sommelier was fantastic The evening was not without a hiccup, but without going into it, the restaurant dealt with admiral professionalism Thanks Opheem

  • 5/5 Graham T. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing!! The food is unbelievable (we did the 10 course tasting menu)… the service was superb, we really couldn’t fault anything - absolutely brilliant and highly recommended!!

  • 5/5 Adi M. 4 years ago on Google
    An excellent spin on Indian food. The flavours worked beautifully together!

  • 5/5 Ben M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible. We visited and did the five course tasting menu. From the moment you open the door, the experience is designed to create a sense of luxury. Modern, clean furnishings, clean smells and polite, discreet staff greet you on arrival. Before the tasting menu even begins, several amuse bouche options are presented. Of course, this is designed to get you to drink, and thankfully their knowledgable staff are happy to recommend options. The meal itself is exquisite. Textures, tastes and consistencies are perfectly balanced with each other to create small, luxurious moments. Nothing is ever overdone- too hot, or too fatty - it’s a masterclass in balancing taste. We also opted for the wine flight - paired wines that completely transform with each course to complement the meal yet further. And then…more treats on the way out. We were served burned butter caneles that were absolute perfection. And yes, more drinks. It’s an expensive, luxurious experience. But if you’re in the market for it, it does not disappoint. An absolutely stellar, unique night out.

  • 5/5 Morph M. 4 months ago on Google
    I've never enjoyed a dining experience more than I have tonight. The food wasn't 5 STAR , it was 10 STAR. Every single course was absolutely amazing as were the staff. I would without doubt highly recommend an evening here.

  • 4/5 Nadine W. 7 months ago on Google
    Food and service was amazing (apart from a slight mix up where an alcoholic drink was served to someone not drinking) Food was stunning, some courses were difficult to eat due to the cutlery and crockery combination feeling like you left a lot of the dish behind but the food was tasty and a good variation 9f spice and flavour. The restaurant was quite noisy, it was sometimes difficult to hear the explanations of the dish when served, but had a nice clean layout with good decor. Would, maybe, eat here again.

  • 5/5 Jimi S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing, fantastic and wow are for mediocre restaurants when it comes to Aktar a whole new vocabulary has to be invented to describe what he creates in his kitchen. The man and his team are genius. Made our home dining experience amazing thank you thank you thank you.

  • 5/5 Piers D. 3 years ago on Google
    The best restaurant I’ve been to in years. Just go, enjoy the evening and the staff and food are amazing. Absolutely brilliant.

  • 5/5 Tim T. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the Aktar at Home box delivered on Friday and it was really amazing. Lots of tasty dishes which were easy to prep. And there was plenty of it! There is more than enough for a family of four. If there are two of you then I'd recommend freezing some for another weekend. Really great quality tasty food - definitely recommended!

  • 5/5 Darren M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and ambience m fully recommend for a night out and so the 8;course tasting menu

  • 4/5 Omo B. 4 years ago on Google
    Pleasant experience the starter and main we're okay. However, the dessert was amazing.

  • 5/5 Tricia N. 4 years ago on Google
    Lunch at Opheems was a gift for my husband and my Pearl Wedding Anniversary, ( 30 years.) from our son and daughter-in-law who live in Norway. They had read the reviews and decided this would be ideal for our special day. They weren`t wrong. The restaurant`s decor is beautiful, very opulent. The staff and service are second to non. They are very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the food served. Taste and presentation of the food is outstanding and made for a very pleasurable lunch. Would highly recommend Opheems.

  • 5/5 Scott H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Best in brum

  • 5/5 Sami S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fine dining restaurant with a seasonal changing menu. They cater for vegetarians as well as a halal menu available on request. Food is as expected for fine dining and you'd be hard pressed to not enjoy the dining experience from here. Do not go here if you're looking for an everyday restaurant type meal... far from it. Give yourself a few hours to enjoy the food too. We went for a 5 course meal but probably ate more like 10+ with all the little in betwwwn surprises you wouldn't ever get in a normal restaurant. Definitely a dine dine

  • 5/5 Dee D. 3 years ago on Google
    Just had my first curry box & was impressed with the amount of food. I often passed this restaurant on my way to work & wondered what the food taste like & with the lockdown curry boxes had my wish. Thanks Aktar for providing such delicious food & hope it continues even after lockdown is over.

  • 5/5 Guy D. 3 years ago on Google
    My fiancé and I decided to come here for lunch as a birthday gift and we were glad we did. I was telephoned the day before asking about dietary requirements and which menu we wished to have, but we hadn't had the chance to look. The next day we were welcomed to Opheem by a lovely waiter who showed us to our seats in the bar situated away from the dining area. The layout is open and spacious, very modern and unpretentious. It was nearly 30 degrees outside and the restaurant was perfectly cool. The decor had dark walls with bright furniture and soft beats playing in the background, a that theme is followed throughout the entire restaurant. We were asked to choose from a range of menus: a la carte or 5/10 dish tasting menus. We opted for a la carte with some mocktails to begin. The drinks were light, tasty and refreshing, necessary on what was one of the hottest days of the year. We had to wait nearly 40 minutes for our first set of amuse bouches to arrive, which we did think was too long, especially as other guests who arrived after us were being served before us - we had assumed our wait was due to us having chisen our menu on the day. The amuse bouches were tasty and varied: a spicy oyster cream, a small ice cream sorbet and a crispy snack. We were then led into the dining area and were sat to the side of a large, spacious room - to the left-hand side was the kitchen behind a glass wall, so you can see the chefs prepare your food, very current and trendy. From here, our food and drink was served in a timely manner. My starter was a beef salad served with smoke under a klosh, my partner had a fantastic crab dish with a knockout spicy sauce. Mains were also of a high standard, mine a chicken and stuffed onion (superb) curry and my fiancé had a fish curry. Dessert for me was a subtle pear dish, a little too subtle, but my partners was a light, but punchy strawberry dish. Wine was topped up all throughout the meal, a quaffable light white wine that you could sink all day. My fiancé had non-alcoholic pairings - juicy tea based drinks. On the whole, we enjoyed the experience. A few areas of improvement would be the wait time between bar and dining, also some staff wear their masks correctly, some incorrectly and some not at all. I think consistency is key in top restaurants and could put some diners off. The food and drink were great. If you have been to other starred restaurants in Birmingham (Adam's, Purnell's), I'd say this is a contender, but not the best, yet.

  • 5/5 Rohini C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, really well thought out menu. Go with no expectations, and let the menu surprise you !

  • 5/5 Richard 3 years ago on Google
    Superb. Can't say more. Great staff, excellent food and dealt with Covid admirably.

  • 5/5 AW D. 3 years ago on Google
    A very pleasant experience

  • 5/5 craig h. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience all round. Really enjoyed the chefs coming out to tell us about the food.

  • 5/5 Anthony J. 3 years ago on Google
    Exquisite as always. Hope to come here many times more.

  • 5/5 Judy B. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was great and the food was absolutely fantastic!

  • 5/5 phil d. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb

  • 5/5 hannah j. 3 years ago on Google
    Akhtar Islam definitely deserves his star and much more with this restaurant. Amazing!!!

  • 5/5 Dawn S. 3 years ago on Google
    Take away box is amazing

  • 5/5 Harwinder S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good service. Exciting and tasty food

  • 5/5 Steven D. 3 years ago on Google
    Can see why this place has a michelin star. Service was outstanding from start to finish. Was looked after very well. The food and flavours were delicious. Couldn't find a single fault with the whole experience. Can not recommend enough

  • 5/5 Anurag J. 3 years ago on Google
    Next level South Asian fine dining. Ironically, small Biriyani was only disappointing dish.

  • 5/5 paul T. 3 years ago on Google
    Top tip top Indian food. Think Carter's - it's that good . Lovely staff too 👍

  • 5/5 Hilary P. 3 years ago on Google
    What a special treat! You get treated like royalty from start to finish. Staff work together to ensure a seamless, VIP experience. Most excellent food. We had the vegetarian option. Like, cucumber sorbet as an amuse bouche. A potato mousse with possibly tofu, fried to perfection, inside. Handmade chocolates, the best being made to look like real strawberries, with strawberry coulis inside. We go once a year as a treat, if only we could afford to go more often! Worth every penny though. Thanks Opheem.

  • 5/5 Maydul I. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious, service was on point!! Would definitely recommend highly! Chef is a genius

  • 5/5 Louise M. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place

  • 5/5 John L. 3 years ago on Google
    Think this was probably the best tasting menu I've done around Birmingham. Really friendly staff, not overly attentive, and fantastic food

  • 5/5 Kimren B. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely perfect. We are so full and it was our second time. We will be back again

  • 5/5 Sandeep K. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and service. Would definently recommend for a unique experience.

  • 5/5 Robert S. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food served well

  • 5/5 Elesha B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place.. Food is amazing, so tasty and also just a nice setting

  • 5/5 Richard T. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic meal in a fabulous setting. I have dined out several times at Opheem, and each time the dining experience just gets better and better. Would highly recommend if in the area, and worth the trip if your not! World class restaurant experience, just wish we had something like this in Devon! Jack

  • 5/5 Avery M. 3 years ago on Google
    Opheen is the other side of the Birmingham coin from Purnell’s. Both great experiences. Opheen is Indian food with a Michelin vibe. The flavours and presentation are more Michelin than any curry house you have ever been to. The staff are superb confident friendly and accomplished.

  • 5/5 Francesca H. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food as always - my favourite place in Birmingham

  • 4/5 M S. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, service and taste

  • 4/5 Kiranjit J. 3 years ago on Google
    A magical and unforgettable evening to mark a milestone in our amazing journey.⁣ ⁣ Verdict: An absolute must.⁣ . ⁣ Décor: 9/10⁣ Food: 7/10⁣ Service: 7/10⁣ Overall: 8/10⁣ ⁣ Background:⁣ Opheem is Atkar Islam’s premier offering in Birmingham; one of 6 Michelin starred restaurants in Birmingham, and the only Indian restaurant outside of London to be awarded a star. The perfect choice for a birthday celebration.⁣ ⁣ . Bar:⁣ We were led to the Bar upon arrival and opted for a “Virgin Pornstar Martini” (sharp and refreshing) and an Ice Tea (sweet yet sensible). We phoned to advise we would be a little late knowing Saturday night bookings had a 2.5 hour timeslot; hence urgency to be seated. ⁣ ⁣ Food:⁣ We had phoned ahead to communicate dietary requirements, so it was a little disappointing to have to ask for the Vegetarian menu once seated. The 8-course “Winter Tasting Menu” seemed perfect, which in fact became 11 course including “pre-course” palette cleansers. The portions were suitably small but overall very filling, and a very interesting and modern take on Indian food using ingredients familiar to us Both from our childhoods.⁣ ⁣We did find the Patta Gobi however far too spicy and somewhat inedible. . Service:⁣ We called ahead to confirm arrangements; we were surprised for our questions to be given quite short shrift by the staff and did take this up with Mr. Islam directly afterwards. The experience on the day was very good; we were treated well and the staff took time to make sure our celebration was memorable. The restaurant manager made sure to apologise for the initial irritation, which was appreciated and helped to leave us with a pleasant taste of the visit overall.⁣ ⁣ Decor:⁣ Being quite new, the venue is plushly furnished; the presence of the cherry blossom tree in the centre of the bar area was nice to see, but is becoming a little clichéd having seen this in at least two other venues we have visited recently.⁣ ⁣ . Timing:⁣ Despite being told upon reservation that we had the table allocation for 2.5 hours, the restaurant staff were very accommodating of our celebration and therefore we were left uninterrupted until we chose to leave around 6 hours later. .

  • 5/5 GOD_OF_THUNDER 8. 4 years ago on Google
    loved the 8 course meal would definitely go back well presented food loved the haleem and the goat chop with goat biryani loved it all not disappointed with one course all of it was perfect

  • 5/5 David C. 3 years ago on Google
    Finest food, welcoming staff, regularly awesome vibes. They charge fair prices and the food quality is very good. Great work.


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