What visitors single out

Liked

Consistent Quality With a long history, Akram's consistently delivers high-quality food and service. Diners can expect a reliable and enjoyable experience every time.
Delicious, High-Quality Food Akram's offers delicious, authentic curries made with quality ingredients. The meat is tender, and the flavors are well-balanced, making for a satisfying dining experience.
Excellent Customer Service The staff is warm, welcoming, and attentive, creating a friendly atmosphere. They are accommodating to individual needs, ensuring a pleasant and memorable visit.
Generous Portions at Fair Prices Diners can enjoy substantial portions of food without breaking the bank. This makes it a great value for a satisfying meal.
Great for Group Dining With the ability to accommodate large groups, Akram's is a great choice for staff outings or family gatherings. The staff are able to handle large orders efficiently.

Criticised

BYOB Policy Akram's does not serve alcohol, but instead operates a bring your own bottle (BYOB) policy. This may be inconvenient for some diners.
Can Be Loud The restaurant can get quite noisy, which may not be ideal for those seeking a quiet and intimate dining experience. This can be bothersome to some patrons.
Dim Lighting The dim lighting may not appeal to everyone. Some customers may find it difficult to see the menu or their food clearly.
Hot bowls can slip The hot bowls served can slip around on the plates, making it difficult to eat.
Waiter soliciting personal reviews One reviewer felt uncomfortable because a waiter asked them to leave a personal review.

The longer read

Akram Kashmiri Restaurant receives high praise for its delicious and authentic curries, generous portions, and attentive service. Many reviewers highlight the consistently high quality of the food, noting the fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes. Several customers specifically recommend the Balti dishes, with the butter chicken and lamb karahi being particularly popular. The meat is frequently described as tender and juicy, with no gristle. Customers consistently praise the portion sizes as being generous and offering good value for money. The naan bread, in particular, is noted for its large size. The restaurant's atmosphere is generally described as warm and welcoming, making it a great place to dine with family and friends. The staff is repeatedly commended for their friendly and attentive service. Reviewers appreciate that the staff are readily available to assist with any needs and check in to ensure customer satisfaction. The service is described as impeccable, even when accommodating large groups. Some reviewers have been loyal customers for many years, attesting to the restaurant's consistent quality and service. While some reviewers mention the music and ambiance, the focus remains firmly on the quality of the food and service. The restaurant is considered a great option for those seeking a traditional and satisfying curry experience. A few reviewers noted that the restaurant can be a bit loud. The restaurant does not serve alcohol (BYOB). The restaurant is considered a hidden gem.

A synthesis of published third-party reviews. Not written by Breaks.

Getting there

Map showing the location of Akram Kashmiri Restaurant in Birmingham — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Phone: +44 121 433 4320
Website: akrams.biz

Opening hours
Mon	17:00 - 23:00
Tue	17:00 - 23:00
Wed	17:00 - 23:00
Thu	17:00 - 23:00
Fri	17:00 - 1:00
Sat	17:00 - 1:00
Sun	17:00 - 23:00

Nearby

0.3km LOAF Restaurant 4.8
0.4km cork and cage Restaurant 4.7
0.5km Bournville Café Restaurant 4.5
0.7km Soi 1268 Restaurant 4.7
1.1km Kafenion Restaurant 4.5
1.1km Selly Manor Museum Attraction 4.6
1.5km Middleton Hall Hotel Hotel 4.5
1.6km Dads Lane Fish Bar and Restaurant Restaurant 4.6

Straight-line distances computed from published coordinates, not walking routes.

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10.8km Sportsman Restaurant 4.4
4.8km Sweet Mahal Restaurant 4.2
4.9km Apna Lahore Restaurant 4.3
9.9km Shahi Masala Buffet Restaurant Restaurant 4.0

Against the neighbourhood

Rated 4.5 against a median of 4.6 across the 77 places to eat we hold for Birmingham, where the most-reviewed is The Ivy Temple Row.

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