Charlie's Sweet Centre
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About Charlie's Sweet Centre
Charlie's Sweet Centre is an Indian restaurant at 10 Rood End Rd in Oldbury, where samosas are sold either cooked or uncooked. Spring rolls and pakora are also on offer, and the menu covers a large choice of Indian specialities. The restaurant runs on a walk-in basis and takes cash only, with no card payments. For larger orders, customers phone in advance, and the kitchen caters for parties and work functions. Street parking nearby is limited, and a short-stay pay and display car park sits across the road.
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- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samosas, pakora, spring rolls and party catering orders.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention samosas, pakora, spring rolls and party catering orders.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas are the draw at this Oldbury sweet centre, described by reviewers as fresh, crispy and spicy, with a heat that lingers long after the last bite. One reviewer calls them the best they have had in the UK, and another places them among the very best in the Midlands. Spring rolls, pakora and bhajis come close behind, and several reviewers buy assortments for work functions, an Eid party and office deliveries, noting the food goes down well with colleagues. The shop is described as always busy, and one reviewer suggests phoning in advance for large orders. The main complaint comes from one diner who found the samosas sparse on filling, hollow and full of air, called the chutney the worst they have had, and described the staff as unfriendly and the prices as higher than other local sweet centres, though they still praised the taste. One long-time customer who buys samosas for school fayres says none have ever been left over.
Customer Review Summary
Samosas are the draw at this Oldbury sweet centre, described by reviewers as fresh, crispy and spicy, with a heat that lingers long after the last bite. One reviewer calls them the best they have had in the UK, and another places them among the very best in the Midlands. Spring rolls, pakora and bhajis come close behind, and several reviewers buy assortments for work functions, an Eid party and office deliveries, noting the food goes down well with colleagues. The shop is described as always busy, and one reviewer suggests phoning in advance for large orders. The main complaint comes from one diner who found the samosas sparse on filling, hollow and full of air, called the chutney the worst they have had, and described the staff as unfriendly and the prices as higher than other local sweet centres, though they still praised the taste. One long-time customer who buys samosas for school fayres says none have ever been left over.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always our go to spot for fresh samosas (cooked or uncooked) - up their with the very best in the Midlands.”
- Google user
“I tried here after seeing lots of people recommend it on social media, their hot snacks are incredible! Street parking is available although very limited, there is however a small short stay pay and display car park opposite the shop (30p for upto 30mins). Be aware, that it's cash only no card payments at all. I only had a small amount of cash on me - which is probably just as well because I would have bought the whole shop!!! Samosa's are 50p each (can buy in bulk, not sure how much they would be though) very popular and shop was quite busy”
- Google user
“Had samosas, spring rolls and pakora delivered to our office in The Mailbox in Birmingham. Fantastic service and the food was lovely. Really went down a treat with colleagues”
- Google user
“Everyone in the area knows of this food shop. Always busy because it's that good. Fantastic samosa's and pakora. Large choice of Indian specialities. Walk in for one or cater for hundreds. A must.”
- Google user
“Always great samosas and spring rolls! Food is fresh and tasty. Been going here for a long time”
Location
Indian Restaurants near Charlie's Sweet Centre
- Amritsari Tarka4.06611.4 mi
amritsari aloo kulcha, parathas, tandoor-grilled naan
- 2 mi£10–20
mixed grill, garlic naan, butter chicken
- Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar4.73,1143.9 mi£30–80
baklava for birthdays, butter chicken, afternoon tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Sweet Centre | 4.7977 | — | — | samosas, pakora, spring rolls |
| Amritsari Tarka | 4.0661 | 1.4 mi | — | amritsari aloo kulcha, parathas, tandoor-grilled naan |
| The Woodlands Bar & Grill | 4.7142 | 2 mi | £10–20 | mixed grill, garlic naan, butter chicken |
| Qavali Restaurant & Cocktail Bar | 4.73,114 | 3.9 mi | £30–80 | baklava for birthdays, butter chicken, afternoon tea |
The 3 nearest indian restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
