Rajdoot Birmingham is a North Indian restaurant at 78–79 George Street near the Jewellery Quarter. The restaurant has been preparing Indian food for almost sixty years, giving it a sense of continuity unusual in the city’s dining scene. A detailed dining room, cocktail lounge and separate private room allow the venue to handle ordinary meals, celebrations and business occasions.
Chefs trained in India focus on traditional curry and tandoori technique. Tandoor cooking applies intense heat to marinated meat, seafood, paneer and bread, while the curry selection layers spice through slower cooked sauces. The range lets diners combine grilled dishes with richer gravies, rice and freshly baked breads.
A concise lunch menu offers a practical introduction during the day, while the main evening selection supports a longer meal. Vegetable dishes can be ordered as sides or mains, and vegan choices are available alongside meat and seafood. Guests with allergies should confirm current ingredients with staff because nuts, dairy, gluten and other allergens are common across marinades, sauces and breads.
Cocktails, beer and wine complement the spice and make the lounge useful before or after dinner. Service aims for a polished but welcoming experience rather than a quick takeaway format. Rajdoot’s appeal rests on its long history, traditional North Indian repertoire and the flexibility of several distinct dining spaces.
Address: 78–79 George Street, Birmingham B3 1PY, United Kingdom
Rajdoot – Birmingham Menu
Tandoori Preparations – Starter
All starters are garnished with salad & served with fresh mint sauce.
Tandoori Spring Chicken
Spring chicken marinated in home-made yoghurt with fresh herbs and spices grilled over charcoal.
Chicken Tikka
Succulent tender breast pieces marinated in herbed yoghurt with freshly ground spices, roasted cumin seeds chargrilled on skewers.
Chicken Shashlik
Tender breast pieces marinated with freshly pureed tomatoes with a hint of tamarind with capsicums, onions and tomatoes chargrilled in tandoor.
Malai Tikka Kali Mirch
Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated in a mixture of yoghurt, cream, cheese, herbs & spices. Chargrilled in the tandoor with cracked black pepper.
Chicken Hariyali
Succulent chicken breast pieces marinated with fresh mint, coriander and green chillies in traditional spices. Cooked in the tandoor oven charcoal to perfection.
Gingered Lamb Chops
Best of British lamb from local produce. Lamb cutlets in a blend of yoghurt, fresh ginger, garlic with chef’s special selection of mixed spices chargrilled in the tandoor.
Shish Kebab
Spicy luscious minced lamb with distinct flavour of cardamoms, fresh coriander, herbs, skewered and cooked gently over charcoal.
Fish Tikka
Fillet of cod pieces marinated in freshly grounded spices and yoghurt, distinction flavour of carom seeds with touch of garlic cooked in tandoor.
Jumbo Prawn Kebab
Jumbo prawns marinated in delicate spices, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper with olive oil chargrilled to perfection.
Rajdoot Platter (favourite starters for 2)
A selection of chicken shashlik, shish kebab, tandoori chicken and vegetable samosa served with onion kulcha bread and garnish.
Panchpuran Paneer Tikka
Cubes of tender home-made cottage cheese marinated in aromatic spices, chargrilled.
Onion Bhajee
Traditional golden fried onions in gram flour, flavoured spices with a tangy mint sauce.
Vegetable Samosa
Aloo Tikki
Popadums
Mint sauce and onion salad tray
House Specialities
Rajdoot Chicken
Breast of chicken strips coated with selected spices cooked to perfection in a tongue tickling sauce. Chefs speciality from Nepal.
Makhan Chicken
Chicken tikka pieces simmered in creamy butter, yoghurt, fresh onions, tomato sauce, and full in flavours with cinnamon, cloves, spices and touch of cream.
Murgh Hariyali Hyderabadi – NEW
Boneless pieces of chicken breast cooked with fresh coriander, mint, green chilli and spinach with a blend of specially selected spices from our chef.
Lamb Pasanda
Slivers of tender lamb, pot cooked to perfection in almond and pistachio sauce flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon. A mild preparation.
Rara Lamb – NEW
Succulent boneless lamb cooked in a rich gravy made with aromatic whole spices and minced lamb.
Punjabi Murgh Tariwala
Traditional Punjabi style chicken dish cooked in Punjabi spices , ginger, garlic and green chillies in a thin gravy.
Monkfish Tawa Masala
Monkfish marinated in fresh garlic, ginger and aromatic spices, pan seared, hint of lime and lightly cooked with onions and green peppers in chefs special masalas.
Jumbo Prawn Akbari
Jumbo king prawns marinated and cooked in the typical traditional style of the ancient Mughal Empire. Freshly ground spices mixed in a light batter, cooked lightly in olive oil and rich masala sauce.
Lobster Rajdoot Style
A true taste of excellence. Whole lobster expertly prepared to our chef’s unique, authentic recipe with special Himalayan herbs (subject to availability).
Chicken
Murgh Malai Methi
Succulent chicken breast pieces flavoured with fresh fenugreek, cooked in a rich, creamy gravy
Chicken Bhuna
Succulent pieces of chicken breast, richly cooked with mushrooms, green peppers and spring onions with a touch of fenugreek.
Chicken Jalfrazi
Chicken breast cooked with tomatoes, onion and green peppers delicately cooked with freshly ground spices.
Chilli Chicken Garlic
Tikka culled from breast pieces sautéed and simmered in its own juice with fresh bell peppers, green chillies, and coriander. Spiced to perfection.
Chicken Mughlai
A royal delicacy, tender breast pieces of chicken cooked in a rich, creamy mild sauce finished to perfection with a touch of egg.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Basmati rice cooked together with chicken and flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts and caramelised onions. Served with vegetable curry.
Lamb
Rogan Josh
Tender cubes of lamb Sautéed and simmered in its own juice with tomatoes and freshly ground spices, garnished with cashew nuts. Reminiscent of Kashmiri cuisine.
Bhuna Gosht
Tender pieces of lamb with sautéed mushrooms, capsicums and spring onions with a touch of fenugreek herb.
Lamb Chilli Bhuna
Tossed with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, green chillies and spiced.
Saag Gosht
Tender lamb pieces sautéed in rich garlic onion gravy with spinach and a touch of cream.
Keema Mutter
Minced lamb with a touch of ginger ,garlic and green peas flavoured with cumin.
Seafood
Fish Amritsari
Lightly coated fillet of fish, sautéed and simmered in a garlic and tomato sauce with a touch of perfection.
Fish Narial
Mildly spiced cod delicately herbed, simmered in coconut and lemon grass with mushrooms.
King Prawn Chilli Garlic
King prawns sautéed with garlic, onions and green chilli tossed with peppers, dash of lime.
Goan King Prawn Curry – NEW
Delicately Cooked king prawns in a spicy tangy coconut based sauce. A typical delicacy from Goa.
Vegetables – Side Dishes
The side dishes below can be prepared as full portions for an additional £4.00, please specify when ordering.
Fresh Karahi Vegetables
A Combination of fresh, seasonal vegetables delicately spiced in an aromatic curry sauce
Bhindi Mushroom
Diced okra and mushroom sautéed with onions and tomatoes. Spiced with cumin and fresh coriander.
Bengan Aloo
Slender Indian aubergines and potatoes lightly fried and cooked with a sauce of spiced tomatoes and fresh coriander.
Paneer Makhani
An all time favourite north Indian dish, made with fresh home made cottage cheese, cooked in a rich butter and tomato based gravy with subtle blend of cardamom, dried fenugreek leaves and cream.
Paneer Chilli Garlic
Diced Indian cottage cheese, briefly tossed with slit green chillies, freshly chopped onions and coriander.
Saag Paneer
Spinach cooked with home made spiced cottage cheese and herbs, a house speciality.
Mughlai Kofta
Mixed vegetable dumplings simmered in a mildly spiced sauce served with cream.
Dum Aloo
Potatoes tossed in cumin, curry leaves, aromatic spices, caramelised onions tomatoes and fresh green chillies. Also available in saag (sautéed spiced spinach).
Gobi Masala
Florets of Cauliflower gently cooked with ginger, cumin and tomatoes.
Aloo Channa
A traditional Punjabi dish with Chick peas and potatoes cooked with spices.
Tarka Dal
Lentils cooked with tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Tempered with roast cumin seeds.
Dal Makhani
A traditional dish from the Punjab. Whole urid dal slow cooked overnight, and finished with butter and cream.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with a selection of vegetables served with Raita.
Raita
Yoghurt with cucumber, tomato, onions and herbs.
Green Salad
Kachumber Salad
Mango Chutney/Pickle Tray
Bread & Rice
Pilau Rice
Aromatic basmati rice
Steamed Rice
Basmati rice
Nan
Leavened bread
Roti
Unleavened bread
Paratta
Buttered bread
Onion Kulcha
Filled with onion, mash and herbs
Peshwari Nan
Premium nuts, raisins and honey
Garlic Nan
Garlic and herbs
Keema Nan
Filled with minced lamb
Chilli & Coriander Nan
Finely chopped chilli and coriander
Chef’s Recommendations
All starters & main courses are served as a delicious meal.
Rajdoot Express
Minimum 2 persons. Starters: Chicken Tikka, Shish Kebab. Main Courses: Chicken Jalfrezi, Lamb Rogan Josh, Mixed Vegetables, Pilau Rice, Raita, Nan.
Rajdoot Special
Minimum 2 persons. Starters: Chicken Tikka, Shish Kebab, Fish Tikka. Main Courses: Makhan Chicken, King Prawn Chilli Garlic, Rogan Josh, Mixed Vegetables, Pilau Rice & Nan. Desserts.
Set Menu 1
£39.99. Starters: Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Fish Pakora OR Veg Samosa, Aloo Tikki with Channa, Paneer Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Saag Paneer, Mix Veg Curry, Tadka Dal, Pullav Rice, Naan / Roti, Raita, Mix Green Salad. Dessert: Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Set Menu 1
£39.99. Starters: Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Fish Pakora OR Veg Samosa, Aloo Tikki with Channa, Paneer Tikka. Mains: Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Saag Paneer, Mix Veg Curry, Tadka Dal, Pullav Rice, Naan / Roti, Raita, Mix Green Salad. Dessert: Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Set Menu 2
£49.99. Starters: Chicken Malai Tikka, Lamb Seekh, Fish Tikka, Veg Samosas OR Paneer Tikka, Aloo Tikki, Onion Bhajee, Veg Samosas. Mains: Chicken Bhuna, Lamb Rara, Prawn Masala, Paneer Chilli Garlic, Bengan Aloo, Tadka Dal, Pullav Rice, Naan / Butter Naan / Roti. Desserts: Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun.
Set Menu 2
£49.99. Starters: Chicken Malai Tikka, Lamb Seekh, Fish Tikka, Veg Samosas OR Paneer Tikka, Aloo Tikki, Onion Bhajee, Veg Samosas. Mains: Chicken Bhuna, Lamb Rara, Prawn Masala, Paneer Chilli Garlic, Bengan Aloo, Tadka Dal, Pullav Rice, Naan / Butter Naan / Roti. Desserts: Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun.
Deluxe Lunch
£15.95. Select one starter and one main from below. Served 12pm – 2:30pm Monday to Friday. All main dishes are served with vegetable dish of the day, Steamed rice and Naan.
Deluxe Lunch
£15.95. Select one starter and one main from below. Served 12pm – 2:30pm Monday to Friday. All main dishes are served with vegetable dish of the day, Steamed rice and Naan.
Curry Bowls
Served with Steamed Rice. Add Dessert or Coffee for £2.50 each.