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Momo's Diner

RestaurantsBirmingham

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(1,010 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 121 772 40 00
5 Whitmore Rd, Birmingham B10 0NR, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Momo's Diner

Momo's Diner is a Yemeni restaurant at 5 Whitmore Rd in Birmingham, serving Middle Eastern dishes. Customers waiting for their order can help themselves to free lentil soup and spiced black tea with mint, cinnamon and cardamom, set out from a thermos and cups by the soup table. The menu leans on lamb, with LambQuzi and lamb shoulder with rice, and also lists chicken shawarma. Platters come sized for two, and larger family platters are built around rice, pasta, half chicken and lamb. Seating runs across two floors, upstairs and downstairs, and the downstairs room is narrow. A line forms to place an order at busy times. There is no parking nearby.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid street parking · Parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Reviews

4.1/5
1,010 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lamb platter, lentil soup, chicken shawarma and free spiced black tea.

5★
573
4★
209
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99
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27
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102

Customer Review Summary

The caveats are mostly about seasoning and cost. A few find the food short on salt or pepper, or lacking the spices some prefer, and one found the rice a tad salty. One reviewer says the lamb was a bit dry, another was disappointed with the platter's quantity, and one says prices have risen substantially over the years. A long-time visitor reports a decline after a change of management, with the kebab meat tasting bad, the pasta bland and reheated, and staff dismissing the complaint without an apology. Others mention a line to order at busy times, a narrow downstairs and no parking nearby.

Featured reviews

  • Tanjina Talukder
    “I tried the lamb shoulder with rice and it was absolutely delicious.The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor.What surprised me most was the price, it was unbelievably affordable for the quality and portion size. Definitely one of the best value meals I’ve had. Highly recommend”
  • Syed Jan
    “I’ve been to Momo’s Diner many times with my friends, usually to collect takeaway whenever we’re in a rush or looking for a late-night meal. The food is consistently fresh, full of flavour, and the portions are generous. The quality has always been good, and it’s one of my favourite places for authentic Yemeni food. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try.”
  • Adil R
    “I’ve been coming to Momos since I was a kid, and it’s still just as amazing! The same uncle is here, always cooking with the best ingredients and incredible skill. The food is so authentic, full of flavour, and always on point. They also have plenty of seating for families both upstairs and downstairs, which makes it even better. A place that truly never disappoints.”
  • The food sheikh
    “Considering it was early on a Friday night, we were seated instantly and I ordered almost instantly. I ordered a platter for 4. The food arrived exceptionally fast but I was slightly disappointed with the quantity. It looked inviting so we got tucked in. All the food tasted spot on (although I found the rice a tad salty). The chicken shawarma went perfectly with the rice and so did the rest of the meal. I had to order an extra pasta and some fries and all in all it was a tasty and satisfying meal. The food sheikh says: I highly recommend you visit the establishment!”
  • Tamkine Janjua
    “We have been coming for a while over the years since over 10 years. However recently since a change of management and staff i have noticed the food standards drops drastically. Firstly as a restaurant i do not understand why there is soo much dirt around and why there is no hygiene protocol being followed. The stair case bar is very sticky the walls are dirty and the floors need a good scrub the stairs also have a lot of dirt on them. The bathroom is something else it is worse than the service bathrooms on the motorways. There was urine on the seat and floor with lots of tissue on the floor wet floors dirty sinks. This is not the first time also it's a frequent occurrence for this establishment to be filthy. Now let's move on to the food. Last time I came in January everything was tastey and fresh. However last night we ordered a platter and extra pasta. The kebab meat smelt rotten and had the most disgusting taste we had no choice but to spit it out. The pasta was bland and tasted reheated. The lamb meat was tasteless and the rice also tasted weird. Sadly have dropped in quality. Our ordeal didn't stop here with this restaurant when we asked the member of staff downstairs he said it was fine and that it wasn't rotten meat. A pure lie as we all wanted to vomit after feeling nauseous for two hours we actually did throw up so we definitely did get food poisoning from this establishment. Also they wasn't even kind enough to apologize or even take any accountability it's all good to pretend to be pious people on a Friday and sit and pray but it's another thing to have the heart to be honest in your business. Highly disappointed. Thanks for a waste of 70 pounds and time.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Free street parking
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
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  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Brunch
  • Dessert
  • Solo dining
  • Restroom
Dining options· 3
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Table service
Crowd· 3
  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Offerings· 2
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
Parking· 2
  • Paid street parking
  • Parking

Location

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  • 0 mi

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