The Indian Streatery is an independent family run restaurant at 21A Bennetts Hill in central Birmingham. It grew from the family’s street food work and carries that informal energy into a permanent dining room. Lunch, dinner, takeaway and collection make the venue useful for both quick visits and longer shared meals.
Chaat is central to the menu, layering chickpeas, potatoes, crisp elements, yoghurt, tamarind and mint into lively combinations. Pani puri, bhel puri and samosa based dishes sit beside playful street food such as pakora fried chicken burgers and masala fries. Ordering several smaller dishes is a natural way to explore the range.
Home style curries include chicken, lamb, paneer, lentils and aubergine, supported by roti, paratha, rice, chutneys and raita. Many dishes can be prepared vegan or are marked for common dietary needs, but guests with allergies should confirm the current recipe and cross contact risks with staff. The menu connects modern presentation with recipes rooted in family cooking.
Soft drinks, lassi, beer, wine and cocktails complement the spice and richness of the food. The warm, compact setting suits casual dates, friends and small groups, while another branch serves Resorts World. The Indian Streatery gives Bennetts Hill a distinctive combination of Birmingham memories and Indian street food tradition.
Address: 21A Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QP, United Kingdom
The Indian Streatery Menu
Street Cart
Chaats served with marinated chickpeas, mint yoghurt & tamarind, topped with red onion, coriander, pomegranate & crunchy sev. All dishes apart from Chicken Chaat & Aloo Papdi Chaat can be made vegan without yoghurt mint.
Chicken Chaat
The ‘street favourite’ Juicy, chicken pieces, marinated overnight, in spices. (GF)
Pakora Chaat
By far the best Pakora you will taste! Crunchy yet soft onion potato & spinach mix. (GF) (V)
Tikki Chaat
Lentil & potato patty infused with fenugreek & spices. Road side favourite! (GF) (V)
Kata Mitta Papdi Chaat
Tangy, sweet and crunchy, wheat pockets. (V)
Deconstructed Samosa Chaat
Handmade fresh vegetable samosa. (V)
Aloo Papdi Chaat
A cold chaat with a tasty blend of soft lentils, crunchy papdi & baby potatoes. All tossed in marinated yogurt, sev & chutneys. (V)
Bhel Puri Chaat
Mumbai’s favourite snack, combination of sweet, chilli, lemon, fresh salad and spicy chutneys with a crunchy bite served on a whole papadum. (Served cold) (DF) (GF) (V)
Pani Puri
The most popular quick snack in India! Light semolina balls with a dash of chickpeas topped off with yoghurt and tamarind chutney and the most important part – the spiced water (mango, lime & masala). This is one to ‘down in one! (5 in a portion). (V)
Street Food Corner
Modern classics – Indian street food with a twist!
Minted Lamb Pakora Burger
A succulent Indian spiced lamb patty topped with chilli cheese, crispy pakora bites, Streatery burger sauc, green mint chutney & streatery slaw.
Pakora Fried Chicken Burger
A juicy chicken BURGER fried & wrapped in pakora batter made of spinach and onion, topped with chilli cheese, Streatery burger sauce, green mint chutney & streatery slaw.
Lentil & Chickpea Burger
A mixed lentil and chickepea burger lightly grilled, topped with chilli cheese, Streatery burger sauce, green mint chutney & streatery slaw. (V)
Masala Fries
Potato fries, smothered in our famous fenugreek chaat masala, tamarind sauce derved with mint yoghurt chutney. (GF) (V)
Meaty Masala Fries
Masala fries, as above, smothered with juicy, minced lamb, red onions, pomegranate, coriander, and yoghurt mint sauce. (GF)
Paneer Fries
Paneer like you’ve never tasted before. Soft paneer coated in a crunchy coating delicately spiced with black pepper, served with handmade home ketchup/fresh mint chutney. (GF) (V)
The Indian Hot Dog
Exclusive to the streatery! Marinated minced lamb, lovingly hand formed sausage served in a roti wrap, bursting with streatery slaw & crunchy sev. Topped with our unique chutneys.
Spicy Chicken Wings
Sticky and spicy chicken wings-ultimate finger food. Big-double jointed succelent wings! (DF) (GF)
Pakora Fried Chicken Wings
You’ve had the burger now its time to try the wings! Succulent chicken wings coated in our famous pakora batter, served with our house chutneys. Big- double jointed succelent (DF)(GF)
Family Favourites
Smaller dishes – think Indian tapas!
Cannon Hill Park Picnic
Baby potatoes, fenugreek, coriander, garden peas, gently tossed with toasted cumin and nigella seeds, memories of long summers spent in Cannon Hill Park. (DF)(GF)(V)
Bhartha
Head chefs’ Dad’s favourite dish! He drives miles for this! Aubergines, cooked on an open flame, blended in to onions, ginger, garlic, fresh tomatoes & garden peas. Lovely smokiness infused in the dish. (DF) (GF) (V)
Lamb Kofta
Family recipe, remember many weekends forming these balls in the kitchen with mum. 2 spiced minced lamb meatballs, slowly simmered in a thick aromatic sauce, topped with our fresh mint and coriander relish. (DF) (GF)
Chole Bhatura
The ultimate Punjabi heritage dish. Soft fluffy, fried bread served with marinated curried chickpeas. Served with our complimentary condiments- homemade lime pickle, fresh mint chutney, tamarind, red onions & green chilli. (V)
Yellow Dhal
Many memories of the family home- Willows Road! Yellow lentils simmered with whole green chillies, tempered with garlic and coriander. With a special fried onion turka garnish. The ultimate staple dish! (DF) (GF) (V)
Palak Paneer
Tuesday is none meat day in our home so this started as a substitute to meat! Incorporating 5 fresh ingredients, including fresh spinach (never from a can!) Perfectly balanced to make this unique special dish. Tuesday today? It would be rude not to… (GF) (V)
Vegetable Kofta Curry
Combination of 2 seasonal vegetarian balls (carrot, courgette, potato & cabbage) blended with herbs and home roasted spices in a thick aromatic tomato gravy. (DF) (GF)(V)
Butter Matar Paneer
A classic dhabha dish, 8 golden paneer pieces with garden peas, simmered in a rich tomato & butter curry sauce. (GF) (V)
Dhabha Methi Paneer
A dish that combines diced paneer pieces with creamy fresh methi infused in garlic. Topped with griddled peppers; a dish with whole spices. (GF) (V)
Streatery Specials
Larger dishes – we recommend at least one tapas dish with one of these dishes per person. Many dishes are available vegan without yoghurt chutneys, please ask your server.
House Black Dhal
Red kidney beans and black lentils cooked overnight for a rich creamy texture, tempered with garlic, ginger & butter. (GF) (V)
Homestyle Chicken Curry
Tender chicken pieces, in a rich velvety tomato sauce tempered with butter and spices. (GF)
Methi Chicken Curry
Indulgent dish at family get togethers, chicken in a creamy rich, fresh fenugreek sauce with cardamoms, black pepper and cloves…treat yourself! (GF)
Fresh Spinach & Lamb Curry
Fresh spinach and mint cooked with garlic, ginger chillies, added to overnight marinated diced boneless leg of lamb, slow cooked until tender. (DF) (GF)
Dhabha Chicken
Traditional chicken-on-the-bone, this is one fiery dish! Spiced and grilled with ground masala and chilli powders, then simmered and soaked in a garlic, ginger, green chilli paste. (GF)
Dad's Lamb Keema
Slow cooked minced lamb, with ginger and toasted spices, blended with garden peas. Drizzled with minted potato yoghurt to finish. Dad’s signature dish! (GF)
Perfect Partners
Trio of coloured rotis – exclusive to The Indian Streatery, made in house fresh everyday. All perfect partners are vegetarian.
Naturally Green Roti
Infused with fresh fenugreek & spinach.
Naturally Red Roti
Infused with fresh beetroot
Naturally Yellow Roti
Infused with turmeric and gram flour
Plain Roti
Made with superior gold Canadian wheat flour.
Bhatura
Soft fluffly bread. An Indian breakfast and late lunch classic.
Laacha Parantha
A favorite at Indian weddings, layered with cumin and fenugreek – melts in the mouth!
Amritsari Kulcha
Soft Indian flatbread, lightly stuffed with onions and potato.
Cumin Basmati Rice
Infused with tumeric. (DF) (GF)
Streatery Slaw
Shredded carrots, beetroot mooli & pomegranate. Fresh feisty & crunchy, with a zingy dressing. (DF) (GF)
Streatery Salad
Diced red onions, cucumber, tomatoes, tossed in fresh mint. (DF) (GF)
Classic Raita with Cucumber & Cumin
(GF)
Condiments
Achar – Mango, Lime, Pickle
Fresh Mint Chutney
Tamarind
Chillies
Red Onions
Grab & Go Lunch – Street Food Chaats
Monday to Friday 11.30am-3pm. All chaats can be made dairy free without yogurt.
Grilled Chicken Chaat
The ‘street favourite’ a bed of marinated chickpeas, topped with grilled, tandoori chicken, with mint and tamarind chuntneys, sprinkled with glistening pomegranate, red onion and coriander, it looks as pretty as it tastes. (GF)
Deconstructed Samosa Chaat
A street food favourite but not as you know it, handmade samosa relaxing into a bed of chickpeas, finished off with pomegranate, coriander, red onion & homemade chutneys. (V)
Crunchy Pakora Chaat
By far the best Pakora you will taste! A crunchy yet soft onion & spinach mix! Relaxing in a bed of marinated chickpeas, coriander, red onion, pomegranate & homemade chutneys. (V) (GF)
Grab & Go Lunch – Traditional Curry Bowls
Monday to Friday 11.30am-3pm. All curry bowls are served with tumeric cumin rice, fresh ginger, coriander & mint yoghurt.
Mixed Vegetable
Seasonal veg – cauliflower, spinach, potato, peas, blended with herbs & home roasted spices. (DF without yogurt). (V) (GF)
House Black Dhal
Red kidney beans and black lentils cooked overnight for a rich creamy texture, tempered with garlic & coriander ginger butter. (V) (GF)
Homestyle Chicken Curry
Tandoori grilled chicken pieces, in a rich velvety tomato sauce tempered with butter & spices. (GF)
Grab & Go Lunch – Go Large/Sides
Monday to Friday 11.30am-3pm.