
Al ARABI GRILL HOUSE
Quick info
About Al ARABI GRILL HOUSE
On Martineau Way in Birmingham, Al Arabi Grill House is a Middle Eastern restaurant serving grills, kebabs, mixed grill, and rice dishes on large plates with generous portions. Meals begin with complimentary soup, often lentil, before the mains arrive. Sheesh tawok is among the recurring orders. Seating is set up for walk-ins rather than formal sit-down dining, with no reservations needed, and food is served daily. Outdoor seating gives diners the option to eat outside, and high chairs are available for families with young children. With multiple dishes ordered, plates can arrive at different times as they come off the grill.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
50 dishes · mains £7–17- Chicken Wings Platter£8.90
- Chicken Thigh Platter£9.90
- Chicken Shish Kebab Platter£9.90
- Chicken Steak Platter£10.90
- Chicken Shish Tawouk Platter£9.90
- Chcken Mix Grill Platter£14.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary lentil soup, mixed grill, kebabs and grilled chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention complimentary lentil soup, mixed grill, kebabs and grilled chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the complimentary lentil soup, served with sweet corn and bread before the meal, and several mention it as a favourite touch. Close behind are the grills, with the mixed grill, the sheesh tawook and the kebabs repeatedly described as tasty, along with big portions that some take home. A few also mention a lamb tangine and a salmon platter they enjoyed, and reviewers call the prices reasonable. The complaints are real though. One reviewer says the wings were uncooked, the soup arrived cold, mains took over 50 minutes and plates were chipped. Another reports a group's sixth meal arriving when the others had nearly finished, and one says the seafood tush tush was not well made. A diner also notes a piece of chicken that was slightly pink, which staff explained openly. One reviewer was surprised that pasta now comes on the plate.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the complimentary lentil soup, served with sweet corn and bread before the meal, and several mention it as a favourite touch. Close behind are the grills, with the mixed grill, the sheesh tawook and the kebabs repeatedly described as tasty, along with big portions that some take home. A few also mention a lamb tangine and a salmon platter they enjoyed, and reviewers call the prices reasonable. The complaints are real though. One reviewer says the wings were uncooked, the soup arrived cold, mains took over 50 minutes and plates were chipped. Another reports a group's sixth meal arriving when the others had nearly finished, and one says the seafood tush tush was not well made. A diner also notes a piece of chicken that was slightly pink, which staff explained openly. One reviewer was surprised that pasta now comes on the plate.
Featured reviews
- Zain
“Amazing food and always go there before exploring town. Staff and owner especially are amazing, alongside the complementary soup which is very kind as how things are nowadays. Always recommend sheesh tawok and the kebabs they’re amazing! Definitely recommend coming and very affordable priced with big portions!”
- Kovács Brendon
“This is my go-to spot. The food is super tasty, the prices are very reasonable, and the portion sizes are huge (I almost always have to take some home!). They also give you great sauces and a complimentary yellow lentil dahl that is just amazing. Highly recommend!”
- RIZ Y
“Amazing view Food was tasty was rushed as freshed but great communication Explained one part of the chicken was slightly under cooked had a pink in colour but I ate the rest . I was hungry I travelled from out of town . Thank you”
- A. Rhoden Lawrence
“Popped in for lunch. Food was delicious and the lentil soup a bit of sweet corn with bread was good while I waited for the food to arrive. The food portions are very generous on a very large plate. I had a Salmon platter which I really enjoyed”
- Dhiraj Shrestha
“I visited a restaurant and had a really great experience. The complimentary starters, soup and sweet corn, were very tasty. We also tried the mixed grill, which was absolutely delicious and well cooked. The staff member Asta was very friendly and her service was excellent. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience and I would definitely visit again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Al ARABI GRILL HOUSE
- Banana Tree Birmingham Bullring4.83,2440.2 miWheelchair accessible
pad thai, banana tree curry, sweetcorn fritters
- Bill’s Bullring Restaurant4.23,7700.2 mi
biscoff pancakes, eggs benedict, bill's classic burger
- Archie's - Birmingham4.21,7710.2 miWheelchair accessible
smash burgers, superstar burger, archies shake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al ARABI GRILL HOUSEOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.2615 | — | complimentary lentil soup, mixed grill, kebabs |
| Banana Tree Birmingham BullringWheelchair accessible | 4.83,244 | 0.2 mi | pad thai, banana tree curry, sweetcorn fritters |
| Bill’s Bullring Restaurant | 4.23,770 | 0.2 mi | biscoff pancakes, eggs benedict, bill's classic burger |
| Archie's - BirminghamWheelchair accessible | 4.21,771 | 0.2 mi | smash burgers, superstar burger, archies shake |
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