Al Faisals is an Indian and Pakistani restaurant at 140 Stoney Lane in Birmingham’s Sparkbrook area. The long menu and generous dining style suit family groups as well as smaller parties looking for a traditional meal in the Balti Triangle.
Chargrilled meats and tandoor cooking provide a strong opening, with lamb chops, shish kebabs and mixed grills among the choices. Balti, karahi and curry dishes then offer chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetable combinations prepared with aromatic spices and fresh garnishes.
Biryani, rice, naan, roti and paratha allow diners to build a complete shared table, while chaat and samosas add contrasting crisp and tangy flavours. Vegetarian choices are spread throughout the menu, and the restaurant identifies its food as halal.
Mango lassi and alcohol-free mojitos accompany the food, and desserts such as rasmalai and gulab jamun provide a traditional sweet finish. Reservations, takeaway and delivery add flexibility. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant.
Address: 140 Stoney Lane, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B12 8AQ, England
Al Faisals Menu
Appetisers – Meat & Poultry
TANDOORI CHICKEN
Succulent chicken on bone, marinated in spices and cooked on a char-grill
CHICKEN BOTI
Pieces of chicken breast (off the bone) marinated, cooked on a char-grill (skewer)
PESHAWARI LAMB BOTI
Pieces of lamb (off the bone) marinated in spices, cooked on a char-grill (skewer)
CHICKEN WINGS
Pieces of chicken wings marinated in spices, cooked on a char-grill
TANDOORI CHOPS
Fine cuts of chops (on the bone) marinated in spices, cooked on a char-grill
MEAT SAMOSA
Crisp leaves of pastry filled with spicy minced meat, mixed with fresh onions and coriander. Deep fried
MEAT SAMOSA CHAAT
Crispy Samosa’s served with chickpeas, yoghurt and dressed in tamarind sauce. A Mumbai treat!
LAMB SHEESH KEBAB
Fresh minced lamb spiced with Al-Faisal’s special ingredients and barbecued
CHICKEN CHEESE KEBAB
Fresh minced chicken with cheese, spiced with Alfaisal’s special ingredients and barbecued
WHOLE CHARGAH
Marinated in tandoori spices, fresh garlic and ginger, finished with butter and mint sauce, served with salad
MIX GRILL (Small)
Our Finest Selection (1-2 people)
Appetisers – Vegetarian
PANEER TIKKA
Indian cheese lightly marinated in spices and grilled in the tandoor
KASHMIRI CHAAT
Cooked chickpeas mixed with tamarind sauce, fresh yoghurt and onions – served warm
CHANA CHAAT
Potato, chickpeas and salad mixed with fresh dates, tamarind sauce, yoghurt and onions served chilled
ALOO TIKKA
Mashed potato cutlets filled with lentils, battered and deep fried
VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Crisp leaves of pastry filled with fresh vegetables, fresh onions and coriander, deep fried
VEGETABLE SAMOSA CHAAT
Crispy samosas served with chickpeas and yoghurt, dressed with tamarind sauce. A Mumbai treat!
VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLS
Crispy pastry filled with vegetables, served with salad
ONION BHAJI
Onion and coriander fritters, deep fried
PAKORA
Fresh vegetables boiled and deep fried
CHILLI PAKORA
Fresh chillies, lightly battered and deep fried
PANEER PAKORA
Indian cheese, lightly battered and deep fried
CHAAT BOMBS
Papri garnished with chickpeas, onions and potato topped with yoghurt drenched with tamarind sauce
VEGETABLE MIXED GRILL
A fine mix of signature vegetable appetisers
SAMUNDAR KA BADSHAH – Seafood Appetisers
MASALA FISH
Fillet of fresh cod marinated with Al-Faisal’s marinade, deep fried
TANDOORI KING PRAWN
Fresh king prawns marinated in yoghurt and herbs. Cooked in the tandoor
FISH PAKORA
Succulent pieces of cod fillet, lightly battered and fried
KING PRAWN PAKORA
Tiger king prawns marinated in gram flour, Al-Faisal’s spices and deep fried
STEAMED FISH
Fillet of fresh cod, lightly spiced, steamed with peppers and onions
World Famous Balti Dishes – Meat & Poultry
MURGH MAKHANI
Pieces of marinated chicken breast cooked with tomatoes, pistachios, almonds and spices. Often referred to as chicken tikka masala. Nuts optional
GHOSHT BHUNA
Pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes, garlic and a blend of Al-Faisal’s spices, garnished with fresh coriander
MURGH BHUNA
Pieces of tender chicken breast cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger and a blend of Al-Faisal’s spices. garnished with coriander
CHICKEN BREAST MUGHLAI KORMA
Tender pieces of chicken breast cooked with spices, almonds, cashew nuts conventional with pineapple, cream, traditional village way with flambéed pineapple
SIMLA GHOSHT
Lamb on the bone cooked in the traditional hunters way with fresh spinach, herbs and spices with a blend of Al-Faisal’s spices – garnished with fresh coriander
KARAHI GHOSHT/KARAHI CHICKEN
Pieces of lamb or chicken cooked with tomatoes, green peppers and onions in a medium hot thick sauce
CHICKEN CHOOZA
Whole chicken on the bone cooked fresh to order, a speciality of the house. Allow 45 minutes
KARAHI DESI MASALA
Chicken on the bone cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and garam masala – slightly saucy. A popular Punjabi dish
KEEMA MATTER
Minced lamb or chicken, garnished with fresh coriander. Peas are optional
CHICKEN OR GHOSHT SAAG
Tender pieces of chicken or meat cooked with fresh spinach leaves and garnished with coriander
MURGH OR GHOSHT ACHARWALLA
Tender pieces of chicken or lamb, cooked with fresh pickle
CHICKEN OR GHOSHT JALFREZI
Chicken pieces or ghosht meat cooked in own juices. Served in a light watery sauce
CHICKEN OR GHOSHT SHORBHA
Tender pieces of chicken cooked in tandoor oven. Served with a thick gravy sauce. A true British balti!
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA
Tender pieces of chicken with fiery and sweet peppers. Served with a thick gravy sauce
KOFTA EGG
Cooked with a boiled egg with tangy tomato sauce and gravy
PAYAH LAMB TROTTERS
Cooked in garlic, chillies and ginger seed in a lovely thick gravy garnished with fresh coriander
PESHAWARI LAMB
Pieces of succulent lamb cooked in tomatoes, garlic, ginger and seasoned with black pepper. A dish from the north of Pakistan
NIHARI
Lamb shank served in a thick, juicy gravy, topped with fresh ginger
Sabzi Ki Mandi – Vegetarian Balti Dishes
SABZI MILLI JHOOLI
Selection of fresh vegetables hand picked by our head chef
CHANA MASALA
Chickpeas cooked with green chillies, tomatoes and garlic in a fiery sauce
ALOO GOBI
Potato and fresh cauliflower cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices – garnished with fresh coriander
KORMA MIXED VEGETABLES
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked with pineapple, cream, cashew nuts, almonds, sultanas, onions, tomatoes, ginger and spices. A very subtle and tasty dish for people who like conventional korma dishes. Mild to medium
MATTER PANEER
Indian cheese cooked with peas in a mild sauce
MUSHROOMS
Fresh mushroom cooked with tomatoes, garlic, ginger, dried methi leaves and a mixture of spices – garnished with fresh coriander
DAAL OF THE DAY
Yellow split chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, garlic, ginger and mixture of spices – garnished with fresh coriander
ZEERA ALOO
Fresh potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, ginger and garnished with zeera seeds
TAZZEE BHINDHI
Fresh lady fingers cooked in our tangy sauce
PANEER MAKHANI
Indian cheese cooked with butter, cream, ginger, garlic and garnished with fresh coriander
Seafood Dishes
KARAHI FISH
Pieces of fresh cod cooked with tomatoes, ginger, lime juice and spices, garnished with fresh coriander (mild, medium or hot)
KING PRAWN MAKHANI
Grilled marinated king prawns cooked with tomatoes, pistachios, almonds and spices
KING PRAWN JALFREZI
Tiger king prawns cooked with garlic, peppers, chillies and blended with Al-Faisal’s spices
NARIYAL
King prawns cooked with fresh onions, garlic, ginger, cream of coconut and spices
MACHI MASALA
Pieces of cod cooked in a thick gravy with green chillies and garnished with ginger
Signature Dishes – Mixed Balti Dishes
SHEESH KEBAB KARAHI
Juicy sheesh kebabs, cooked in a tandoori oven then finishes with onions and tomatoes served in a spicy sauce
CHICKEN OR LAMB KALI MIRCH
Chicken breast pieces, cooked with black peppercorn, garnished with fresh ginger and coriander
WHOLE BABY ROAST CHICKEN
Served with dauphinoise potatoes with fresh vegetables
CHICKEN TIKKA FETA SALAD
Served with rocket salad olives and balsamic sauce, feta cheese
TANDOORI CHOPS SALAD
Served with baby leafs with a peppers and olive oil dressing
PUNJABI PIZZA
Chicken tikka, sweet corn, green chillies, peppers, served on a nan dough baked to perfection
KASHMIRI PIZZA
Minced meat, bullet chilli, peppers, onions, served on a nan dough baked to perfection
BOMBAY BADMAASH BURGER
Served in a brioche bun with lamb or chicken, in a spicy sauce, topped with cheese served with dauphinoise potatoes or fries
Tak Tak Tawa Dishes
JEERA CHICKEN
CHILLI CHICKEN
GINGER CHICKEN
LAMB BOTI
TAK TAK SPECIAL
Mixed meat (Chicken and Lamb)
Chawal Selection – Rice Selection
CHAWAL BASMATI
Fluffy boiled rice
PILAU CHAWAL
Cooked with zeera seeds and garlic
Biryani Selection
MURGH BIRYANI
A fusion of rice with succulent pieces of chicken and our fineshed selection of spices, garnished with egg
LAMB BIRYANI
A fusion of rice with succulent pieces of lamb and our fineshed selection of spices, garnished with egg
SABZI BIRYANI
A fusion of rice with succulent pieces of vegetables and our fineshed selection of spices, garnished with egg
BOMBAY BIRYANI
Chicken on the bone infused with rice, potatoes, mint, with biryani spices garnished with boiled eggs