Clean, modern and most definitely chic, the Rose Murree Indian Restaurant is the perfect little haven for your guests to dine in style. The award winning restaurant has been serving the Midlands with the finest Indian cuisine for many years. The restaurant is known for its elegant décor, enchanting ambiance and superb customer service. The Indian restaurant is seeing a growth in enquiries from satisfied customers about availability of the venue for other purposes. As a result, over the years, more and more customers are hiring the Rose Murree to cater for their wedding day. This is not surprising. Lounges and restaurants in Birmingham are becoming the perfect choice for that intimate, cosy wedding for 90 guests or so.

There is an obvious beauty in hiring a restaurant such as Rose Murree for a wedding reception. For one thing you wont have to hire extras such as tables and tableware, glassware and chairs. The Rose Murree comes with all these as standard. And of course, since the Chef is in residence, there is no need to hire a caterer. If you are planning to allow your guests to choose from a menu before the big day then this can be arranged. Also, a special wedding menu can be created for the occasion.

When it comes to wedding receptions, the Rose Murree has a track record of providing a stress-free reception. The restaurant is experience enough to know that each wedding reception is unique in its own right and a flexible package is available under prior arrangement. The relevant colour scheme, flowers even balloons can all be catered for. It’s clear that as the credit crunch bites, this fine Indian restaurant is fast becoming the venue of choice. And so if you’re looking for that exceptional dining experience for that special wedding occasion, then book the Rose Murree Restaurant in Birmingham.

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There’s nothing mythological though about the restaurant in Birmingham. Situated in a Grade II Georgian building not far from the bustle of Birmingham’s Broad Street, for discerning lovers of Kashmiri and Indian cuisine, it is most definitely a paradise of tastes.

The elegant period frontage with its large glass windows is perfectly complemented by the contemporary interior design, a modern bar set alongside the  pre-dining area with its Chesterfield style leather chairs and  settees, chandelier and a welcoming ornate fireplace. There’s several dining areas, including private room and upstairs seating where you can admire the Indian scene murals that fill the walls, all intricately hand painted by a sixtysomething local artist.  The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, the staff friendly and attentive without overstepping the mark.

But, enough of the aesthetic, what about the food!

You’re certainly spoiled for choice, but not in the way many restaurants seem to list every single curry variation of the sub-continent. So, take your time.  Have a drink (they do both Cobra and Kingfisher)  and mull things over while sampling the poppadoms (60p) and the chutney tray (£1.25). Not your everyday dips, this is mango chutney from heaven, a superb creamy mint sauce and a crunchy mix of onions and vegetables.

So, starters, then.  Naturally there’s lamb kebabs, chops and chicken tikka. If you can’t decide, then the mixed grill (£7.49) throws in the lot. Normally, I’d fly the carnivore flag with a vengeance, but having had glowing reports I went for the Mirchi Paneer (£4.95), cubes of traditional Indian cottage cheese served with a julienne of mixed peppers, red onion and green chillis, tossed with chilli sauce.  Honestly, it’s enough to make you sign up to become vegetarian on the spot.

But then I wouldn’t have had the chance to try my wife’s Tandoori Samundari Jhinga (£8.95), spiced and chargrilled Tiger prawns. I say prawns; served out of shell, these were the Moby Dick of crustaceans, huge and more fleshily succulent than lobster.  If the purpose of an appetizer is to stimulate the desire to eat, then these had done service above and beyond the call of duty.

There’s a tempting selection of main course vegetarian options, including lentil, vegetable, chick peas and four paneer dishes, including one with lashings of butter masala (£7,95).  But the meat siren was calling loudly.  Having sampled  the Tiger prawns, I felt the lure of the  King Prawn Butter Masala (£16.25), but then how to resist the enticing chicken or lamb dishes; the Dhaaba Murgh (£8.95) with its Punjab spices and ginger or the Benazir Gosht (£10.95) with its rich  butter, cream and tomatoes Lababdar sauce?

This called for a compromise to cover all bases with Karahi Rose Muree Restaurants in Birmingham (£12.95), a heartily magnificent, palate-tingling signature dish of chicken, lamb and prawn that had clearly enjoyed a visit from the spice fairy and her magic wand, and accompanied by a moist butter naan (£1.95). 

My wife opted for the Murgh Tikka Jalfrezi (£9.45), chargrilled chunks of chicken in a hot and spicy onion and tomato sauce with mixed peppers and fresh green chillies, and accompanied by pilao rice with a sprinkling of rose water (£2.75). Succeeding in distracting her rapt attention from the highly individual angular plates and serving dishes, this was declared one of the best she’d ever tasted.  Preferring my sauces thick and robust, it was a little too light and subtle for me, but there was still a twinge of disappointment that she cleared the plate!

Unfortunately, the desserts are the restaurant’s weak point. Given the authenticity and imagination of the starters and mains, somehow Mango Torte, Lemon and Zabaglione and a mascarpone and raspberry sponge with ice cream just don’t seem to fit in. My wife’s pistachio kulfi was fair enough, though the cream seemed to have come from a squirter, and while I enjoyed the light freshness of the Rasmali, it wasn’t something I couldn’t have had in any number of local restaurants in Birmingham.

However, with a rather splendid Spring Creek Marlborough Sauvignon (£22.50) from a small but select wine list (which includes an Indian Chenin Blanc and Zinfandel) to accompany the meal, it was just a minor could do better blip on the report card of one of the city’s finest Indian dining experiences. On the way home, my wife said she’d go back again any time. And not just to try and sneak out one of the plates!

Source: The Culinary Guide | Date: 15/12/10 | Indian Restaurants

A Himalayan inspired restaurant that hosts a visionary environment. Reflecting the cultures and traditions of the Punjabi and Kashmiri background in interior décor and food and atmosphere. The food is a true testament to Indian cuisine, using the aromatic flavour and ingredients of the Far East to create dishes that are spicy, appetising and exotic. In both non-vegetarian and vegetarian meals, which are made to the specific requirement of your taste. The presentation of the food adds rustic visual appeal, as the food is full in exuberant colours as it is in Moorish unique flavours. The West Midlands Indian Restaurant, trademark of high quality in Indian Cuisine.

Indian Restaurants in Birmingham such as this can be found in the address, Which is locally situated near the Broad Street area. Which is not too far away from the Five Ways junction, leading up to the Hagley Road. Making it a key location to visit if you are quite local to theses areas. Perfect for large gatherings or small intimate functions this location has period Georgian features, which give the place an added wow factor. The presence of high-end sophistication can be seen in the Muriel wall hangings, furnishings and lighting. The service is friendly, attentive and precise. Making the dining experience much more appealing and comfortable. Custom from all over the West Midland areas revisit time and time again to experience the authentic taste of the Murree town.

The food is both at an affordable price and the portion sizes are made to suit. Using the traditional styles of menu choices, from the famous town of Murree as inspiration it is no surprise the popularity and demand for such fine Indian Cuisine.

The starter menu contains familiar favourites such as Masala Fish (Fish marinated with aromatic spices.) Palak Onion Pakoras (Vegetarian option) and Zaquende Lamb Kebabs (a fillet of spring lamb marinated with aromatic spices and boiled with yoghurt) cooked in the tradition method of using a clay tandoor oven. The starter menu is reasonably priced ranging between £4.95 and £8.95.

The main course menu, host twenty appetising dishes Ranging form chicken, lamb prawn, and vegetarian dishes. The King Prawn Jalfrezi is a lightly cooked dish. Seasoned with peppers, garlic, onions and tomatoes. Full of flavour and easy to eat. The chicken Dopiaza is a simple chicken dish cooked in spicy double onion gravy.  The Keema Mattar dish is minced lamb cooked with peas onion, ginger and tomatoes.  Prices ranging from £8.95 and £16.25, which is reasonable considering the portions sizes. Due to the lack of meat content the vegetarian menu is averagely priced at £7.45 for most main dishes. The Daal Makhani is made up of a Black Urid lentils cooked overnight in tomato juice and butter and tempered with mustard seeds and garnished with fresh coriander leaves. The signature dishes of Rose Murree is a main attraction that brings the unique cooking style and flavours of the Kashmiri roots to the doorstep of the West Midlands. Rose Murree Biriyani is cooked with chicken, lamb Keema and prawns. Cooked son fragrant Kashmiri rice flavoured with the chefs special recipe with a rose water addition, priced at a mere £13.95. With a wide range, of traditional accompaniments, of rice, salads, puloa rice and a variety of different breads. This restaurant has something for everyone, no matter what their tolerance is to spice the food is a commendable representation to the true authentic cuisine of Kashmir and if you have never been there then this a perfect place to start in experiencing the palatable creations of Rose Murree.

Source: Primeserve Ltd | Date: 15/12/10 | Indian Restaurants

BLINK and you could miss this gem of a restaurant which is set back off a busy main road in a beautiful Georgian building.

But Rose Murree is certainly not a venue to be ignored.

Its swish interior is inviting with a cosy waiting area complete with big comfy sofas and a giant chandelier.

The bar is quite a centrepiece and you could easily sit there and sip cocktails after you’ve filled up on curry.

In its previous life, the venue was also an Indian restaurant, but it has undergone quite a transformation since then.

The owners have called in a local artist to splash out on the walls and there are colourful pictures of tigers and the “old-style” India. I took my hubby Pete along early on a Tuesday evening and although the restaurant was quiet, you could easily imagine it having a great atmosphere on a busy night.

Service was a little slow to start, and we had to wait quite a while for a waiter to come over for our drinks order.

But it definitely improved throughout our time there.

The menu was different from the usual curry houses. Although there are many of the usual suspects, there are also some unexpected and unusual dishes.

From previous experiences, I knew ordering a starter just for myself would leave me too full, so Pete and I decided to share one, after our poppadoms.

We went for the Lamb Sheekh Kebab (£ 4.95) – one of the usual suspects.

The meat was tender, perfectly spiced and came out sizzling.

There were two kebabs of ample size and one each was plenty.

They didn’t scrimp  on salad either just because we were sharing.

We were brought out individual portions of the leafy stuff which came complete with a dash of lemon, tomatoes and cucumbers. Both of us were glad that we’d stuck to sharing a starter and agreed that two kebabs each would have been far too much.

It was onto our main meals and there was quite a varied choice.

From deliciously-sounding king prawn dishes to lamb shank and even spicy seabass cooked in a clay oven.

In the end I decided to go for a Dhaaba Murgh (£ 8.95), described as a true favourite of the Punjab. It was home-style chicken cooked with hot spices and green chillies, ginger and handfuls of fresh coriander.

The chicken was soft and juicy and the sauce really packed a punch with its spice and chilli. I mopped it up with a tandoori roti (£ 1.95) which was lovely and crispy. The portion size was just right and I thought it was great value for money.

Pete went for a Lamb Rogan Kashmiri (£ 10.95).

It was deliciously tender lamb cooked in olive oil with browned onions, fresh ginger, touch of garlic and gently simmered in selected spices and yoghurt.

He was certainly pleased with his choice and I was a little envious. The sauce was thick and spicy with big flavours.

The lamb pieces were succulent and there wasn’t an ounce of fat on any of the chunks and the meat simply melted in the mouth.

Pete decided to couple his dish with a plain naan (£ 1.95) and it came out light and fluffy.

We ended up having to skip dessert because we were so full.

Despite the little glitch in the service at the beginning of our meal, our visit was an enjoyable experience.

I’d definitely return to the restaurant, and even consider hosting a family dinner in one of the private dining rooms.

But I’ll probably visit a little later in the evening for a more lively experience.

Total bill, including poppadoms, two beers and soft drinks: £ 40.25.

ANUJI VARMA ROSE MURREE, Hagley Road, Edgbaston (0121 456 4500).

Source: Sunday Mercury | Date: 28/11/10 | News & Media

When ever we invite our family and friends out they always ask if we are going to Rose Murree as they are every bit bowled over as we are, not just with the great food, and service but also with the relaxed atmosphere and comfortable surroundings.

Source: Trip Advisor | Date: 01/11/10 | Customer Review