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Taste of Khyber Restaurant

RestaurantsBirmingham, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(3,857 reviews)

Quick info

+44 121 328 7733
20 Alum Rock Rd, Saltley, Birmingham B8 1JB, United Kingdom

About Taste of Khyber Restaurant

On Alum Rock Road in Birmingham, Taste of Khyber Restaurant serves Pakistani food on a walk-in basis. The Charsi Karahi, lamb on the bone with tarka, is a recurring order, alongside the Chapli Kebab. Grilled options bring lamb chops and back chop pieces, and the Mixed Grill platter combines chicken tikka with lamb. Chicken Karahi and Lamb Karahi come with freshly baked naan, while the Kabuli Pulao is often ordered together with Chicken Seekh and Malai Tikka. The meal ends with sugar-coated almonds handed out after eating. The premises has one toilet, and a queue for it is noted at busy times.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: restroom, seating

Reviews

4.4/5
3,857 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention chapli kebab, charsi/lamb karahi, mixed grill platter and chicken tikka.

5★
2,710
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237
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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the charsi karahi and chapli kebab as the standouts, alongside praise for chicken tikka and lamb pieces in the mixed grill platter and the Afghan kebab starter. Several also mention sugar coated almonds served after the meal and describe the naan, kabuli pulao, and malai tikka as consistently fresh and made to order. Service draws frequent praise, with named staff repeatedly thanked for attentiveness, though one review calls out the toilets and sticky floors as grubby despite finding the food good. One detailed negative account describes being refused a table under a fan despite an empty reserved table nearby, mayo drowning a cheeseburger after a fix was requested, and a lamb karahi described as mostly fat with little meat. Most other reviewers describe generous portions, authentic flavour, and would return, with one recalling kheer that came out closer to firni, less sweet and rice-light than expected.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Of course — here’s a more **classy, refined, and natural-sounding** version: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An exceptional dining experience. I had the **Charsi Karahi with a generous tarka, accompanied by the Chapli Kebab**, and every dish was beautifully prepared. The karahi was rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced, with the tarka adding an incredible depth of flavour. The Chapli Kebab was equally impressive—succulent, well-seasoned, and full of authentic character. The quality, presentation, and flavours genuinely stood out. A wonderful experience for anyone who appreciates authentic Pakistani cuisine. **Highly recommended.**”
  • Google user
    “Amazing experience - food tastes just like Pakistan. We throughly enjoyed charsi karahi, chapli, kabuli pulao, chicken seekh& malai tikka. We would order all these again. Even my kids enjoyed the food so much. Service was very nice; hospitable staff. Very fresh food made to order. Highly recommend”
  • Google user
    “This was, without a doubt, the worst customer experience I've ever had. We came in after a long day of shopping. It was around 30°C, absolutely boiling, and we'd travelled all the way from Blackburn. We were exhausted and just wanted to have a nice meal before heading home. When we arrived, we were seated and politely asked if we could move to a table with a fan. It wasn't exactly a huge request considering almost every table had one directly above it (as you can see in the photos). Fast forward... we never got a table with a fan. We asked multiple times, even when the table right next to us was empty. We were repeatedly told it was "reserved"—yet the entire time we were there, not a single person sat there. Apparently, the empty table was more important than actual paying customers. Then my husband ordered a cheeseburger with mayo. It arrived with no mayo at all, so he simply asked if they could add some. Instead of adding a normal amount, they absolutely DROWNED the bun in mayo. It was literally soaked (see the photos). I've genuinely never seen anything like it. They handed it back as if that was completely normal. To top it all off, the lamb karahi was mostly fat with barely any actual meat. It was practically inedible, but by that point we were so tired, hungry, and fed up that we just forced ourselves to eat it because we couldn't be bothered dealing with any more disappointment. The whole place was a complete shambles from start to finish. Poor service, poor food, and absolutely no care for customer comfort. I honestly wouldn't recommend this place to anyone—especially elderly customers. If you think you'll be allowed to sit under one of the many fans on a scorching hot day, think again.”
  • Google user
    “I had a fantastic experience at Taste of Khyber. The food was delicious, full of authentic flavour, and served fresh. Every dish was cooked to perfection, making it a truly enjoyable meal. A special mention goes to Haris, who provided outstanding customer service. He was quick, professional, and very attentive throughout our visit. His friendly attitude and efficiency made the whole dining experience even better. I would definitely recommend Taste of Khyber to anyone looking for authentic Pakistani/Afghan cuisine with excellent service. I’ll certainly be coming back!”
  • Google user
    “We had a wonderful dining experience at Taste of Khyber Restaurant. The food was delicious, authentic, and full of flavour, with every dish prepared to a high standard. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, making the meal even more enjoyable. A special thank you to Zeeshan for his excellent service—he was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. His professionalism and warm attitude really stood out. Highly recommended, and we look forward to coming back again! 😊”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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