Eating Out in Birmingham

With such a rich history of culture from all parts of the world, Birmingham is a fantastic place to live if you love your food. From some of the finest curry houses in the land, to daily café hotspots to pick up a quick coffee and a light bite to eat at lunch, and everything else in between, you’ll find your perfect meal whatever your tastebuds when living in our luxury student accommodation in Birmingham.

The Balti Triangle

Just to the south of the city centre this is the area you HAVE to go to if you are a fan of curry. Birmingham is known as the original home of the Balti, and you’ll discover some of the oldest, and finest, examples of curry houses anywhere in the country. It’s a brilliant way to sample as many different curry houses as you want during your time living as a student in the city.

The Chinese Quarter

There is also some of the best examples of Chinese restaurants you’ll find anywhere in the UK, right here in the Chinese Quarter. For students on a budget there is nothing better than finding a genuinely authentic, and quality, Chinese buffet restaurant, and there are plenty of welcoming examples of that here.

Food Market Scene

Around the country the street food market scene has exploded in recent years, and Birmingham is no different. There are some truly fine street food markets that are open on a regular basis, with regular rotating restaurants and eateries to suit all tastes. Digbeth Dining Club is a shining example, winning a national Street Food Award in its time, and plates charged at about £6. Taste & Liquor is another street food market paradise, open every Friday and the last Saturday of the month (it has some great drinks offers), whilst Hawkers Yard is all about Asian-inspired street food.

Eating on Campus

For many students you’ll spend so much time on campus that you’ll be reliant on either what you take with you for lunch or what you can find close by when you’ve got an hour between lectures, or a quick break. Luckily, the University of Birmingham has over 30 cafés, bars, restaurants, a food court, and plenty of fast sandwich and takeaway spots on campus. You’ll never have to worry about going hungry during the day!

Student Friendly Prices

For proper budget eating without breaking the bank there are a couple of standout restaurants in Birmingham, including the Syrian Coffee House chain Damascena, where you can get big Meze platters for about £7, and smaller plates for a really cheap price. Min Min Noodle Bar is another great place to get stuffed Vietnamese rolls, and massive bowls of noodles to warm the soul. Zindiya is a great place to sample Indian street food in a fancy-looking setting but without the fancy costs, whilst Purecraft Bar & Kitchen is a great place to sample over 100 beers whilst munching on a wide and varied menu that uses the ales and lagers as ingredients.

Still looking for more places to eat? Read our article; Where to eat in Birmingham: 10 Great Places

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