Balti Express

This is a fairly standard curry place and I have had better in Birmingham, but then again I have had worst. I have been in here a couple of times and I think it is a great place for students or just those who do not want to spend a small fortune on some curry as it is really cheap and as the previous review has stated — you get free poppadoms with every meal — yay! There always seems to be someone in here, which shows the place’s popularity, which I think is a good sign too. Each time I have ordered, I have not had to wait too long. The food has always been tasty and overall to a good standard. I think it is definitely worth a visit if you live in the area.

Birmingham is famous for its curry houses, and I’ve lost count of how many of these countless establishments have Balti in the name. Needless to say, adding another Balti-​based curry house to my already impressive (and worrying in terms of my health) list of frequented Indians wasn’t high on my to do list, but after a hard day of reviewing, I decided that a Balti Express would be right up my street. My first impression that the prices were very good, with free poppadoms with every meal, and main dishes averaging around £4, which is good even by Birmingham’s excellent standards. The food was very good, not the best curry I’ve ever had (that’d probably be the Balti Bazaar in Hall Green — see what I mean about ‘Balti’), but still very nice. If you’re not looking to eat in, they do free delivery on orders over £7 (if you’re within a three mile radius; if you’re beyond, the order has to be over £10). The interior isn’t particularly nice, and feels quite sparse, but it’s functional.