Omar Khayam is a long established Indian restaurant at 711 Bristol Road South in Northfield, Birmingham. The name has been part of the local dining scene since 1982, while the family restaurant tradition behind it reaches back to 1963, giving the venue a strong sense of continuity.
The kitchen concentrates on the familiar breadth of Indian restaurant cooking, with spiced starters and food from the tandoor leading into a substantial curry selection. Different combinations of meat, seafood and vegetables allow diners to choose both the main ingredient and the style of sauce that suits them.
Classic curry house preparations sit alongside biryani and chef selected dishes, supported by rice, freshly cooked breads and vegetable sides. This makes it easy to build either an individual meal or a shared table with contrasting flavours, textures and levels of spice.
A traditional approach, consistent cooking and fair pricing are central to the restaurant’s identity, making it well suited to family meals and relaxed evenings. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should discuss the current recipes with staff because dairy, gluten, nuts and other allergens may be present in marinades, sauces and breads.
Address: 711 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2JT, England
Omar Khayam Menu
Indian Breads
Batura
Deep fried unleavened bread
Plain Naan
Unleavened bread baked in tandoori oven
Keema Naan
Stuffed with spicy minced lamb
Peshwari Naan
Stuffed with almonds, sultanas, coconut, topped with syrup
Garlic Naan
Stuffed and topped with fresh garlic
Cheese Naan
Stuffed and topped with cheese
Onion Naan
Stuffed with finely chopped onion
Chicken Tikka Naan
Stuffed with seasoned chicken
Coriander Naan
Stuffed with fresh coriander
Chilli Naan
Stuffed with fresh fiery green chillies
Keema & Garlic / Keema & Cheese Naan
Cheese & Garlic / Cheese & Onion Naan
Tandoori Roti
Chunky, slightly crispy wholemeal bread baked in tandoori oven
Paratha
Layered wholemeal bread pan cooked in ghee
Stuffed Paratha
Wholemeal bread stuffed with mixed vegetables pan cooked in ghee
Puri
Thinly rolled deep fried wholemeal bread
Chapati
Thinly rolled pan cooked wholemeal bread
Rice
Plain
Fried
Onion and herbs
Egg Fried
Egg, onion and herbs
Mushroom Fried
Mushrooms and herbs
Garlic Fried
Sautéed with slices of fresh garlic
Pilau
Basmati rice, ghee and spices
Keema Pilau
Basmati rice with minced lamb and spices
Mushroom Pilau
Basmati rice, mushrooms, herbs and spices
Peshwari
Basmati rice, coconut, almonds sultanas and syrup
Special Fried
Peas, almonds sultanas, mushrooms and spices
Chicken Tikka Fried
Seasoned chicken, onion and spices
Extras
Chips
Home-made
Chilli Chips
Coated with red chilli sauce and fresh green chillies
Masala Chips
Coated with a tasty moreish sweet & spicy masala sauce
Fried Mushrooms
Curry / Madras / Vindaloo Sauce
Balti / Korma Sauce
Tikka Masala Sauce
Raitha
Yogurt, cucumber, onion, coriander and spices
Green Salad
Bombay Duck
Rare Indian delicacy of sun-dried salted fish jerky originally caught near water of bombay
Plain Papadam
Spiced Papadam
Lime Pickle / Chilli Sauce
Mango Chutney
Sweet mango chunks in spices
Mint Sauce
Onion Salad
Vegetable Sides
Sabji bhajis a perfect accompaniment. All of the above are available as a main for £8.95
Tarka Dhal
lentils sautéed with sliced garlic
Bengun Bhaji
aubergine
Bhindi Bhaji
okra
Mushroom Bhaji
Gobi Bhaji
cauliflower
Lobia Bhaji
green beans
Chana Bhaji
chick peas
Mixed Vegetable Bhaji
Saag Bhaji
spinach
Saag Paneer
spinach & Indian cheese
Saag Aloo
spinach & potato
Bombay Aloo
spicy potatoes
Aloo Gobi
potato & cauliflower
Aloo Mattar
potato & peas
Aloo Gobi Mattar
peas, cauliflower & peas
Mattar Paneer
peas & Indian cheese
Chilli Paneer
pepper, chillies & Indian cheese
Continental
Served with home-made chips, peas and tomato
Roast Chicken
Breast of lightly seasoned spring chicken
Fried Scampi
Shrimp meat coated in breadcrumbs
Chunky Cod
Deep fried pure Cod in tasty batter
Chicken Omelette
Succulent seasoned chicken pieces
Mushroom Omelette
Prawn Omelette
Cheese Omelette
Filled with mozarella and cheddar cheese
Desserts
Mango / Pistachio Kulfi
Mango flavoured or pistachio nut flavoured Indian ice cream
Coconut Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Banana Split
A classic with ice cream and toppings
Banana / Pineapple Fritter
Drizzled with syrup
Vanilla Ice Cream
Topped with chocolate sauce
Starters
Meat / Vegetable Samosa
3 pieces of pastry filled with spicy minced lamb / spicy vegetables
Samosa Chaat
Vegetable samosa layered with spicy chick peas, yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney and relish. Highly recommended.
Aloo Tikki
Indian potato cakes with peas
Onion Bhaji
2 cutlets of the ‘original disk shaped’ classic of onion in herbs & spices
Chicken Puri
Seasoned chicken wrapped in deep fried bread
Prawn Puri
Seasoned prawns wrapped in deep fried bread
Vegetable / Mushroom / Chana Puri
Seasoned filling of choice wrapped in deep fried bread
King Prawn Pathia Puri
Hot, tangy and sweet king prawns wrapped in deep fried bread
Paneer Wrap
Indian cheese and sweet chilli sauce in chapati bread
Stuffed Pepper
Stuffed with either vegetable / chana / paneer
Chicken Stuffed Pepper
Stuffed with chicken
Keema Stuffed Pepper
Stuffed with minced lamb
Bengali Fish Fry
Fish pan fried in butter, lightly seasoned with ground tumeric, cumin and mustard
Prawn Cocktail
Chilled shrimps, crisp lettuce and Marie Rose cocktail sauce
Sheek / Shami Kebab
Skewered / pan cooked minced lamb with onion and fresh herbs
Tandoori Chicken
Chargrilled chicken on the bone
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo prawns grilled on skewers
Chicken / Paneer Tikka
Moist pieces of boneless barbecued chicken / chunks of marinated Indian cheese grilled on skewers
Lamb / Fish Tikka
Tender pieces of marinated, chargrilled lamb / succulent pieces of marinated seasonal fish
Nargis Kebab
Spicy meatball with egg centre wrapped in omelette
Mix Tandoori
Sheek kebab, chicken tikka and lamb tikka
Chicken / Fish Pakora
Moist pieces of chicken / succulent fish deep fried in light batter
Paneer / Vegetable Pakora
Chunks of traditional indian cheese / individual vegetables in light batter
Traditional Favourites
Omar Khayam time honoured dishes to suit individual tastes. Select main ingredient and choose a style.
Chicken
Lamb
Prawn
King Prawn
Chicken Tikka
Lamb Tikka
Tropical (chicken, lamb & prawn)
Keema (minced lamb)
Fish
Paneer (Indian cheese)
Vegetable
Mushroom
Quorn (mock Chicken)
Tandoori & Tikka Mains
Marinated in tandoori and tikka spices, grilled in clay oven and served with salad and yogurt mint sauce
Full Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken on the bone, bursting with chargrilled flavour
Half Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Selection of Omar Khayam’s finest tandoori dishes
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo prawns grilled on skewers
Chicken / Paneer Tikka
Moist pieces of boneless barbecued chicken / chunks of marinated Indian cheese grilled on skewers
Lamb / Fish Tikka
Tender pieces of marinated, chargrilled lamb / succulent pieces of marinated seasonal fish
Chicken / Paneer Shashlik
Tikka chicken / skewered Indian cheese, green pepper, onion and tomato chargrilled in tandoori sauces
King Prawn Shashlik
Jumbo prawns, green pepper, onion and tomato chargrilled in tandoori sauces
Chicken / Fish Pakora
Moist pieces of chicken / succulent marinated fish deep fried in light batter
Paneer / Vegetable Pakora
Chunks of traditional Indian cheese / individual vegetables in light batter
Biryani
Basmati rice in ghee flavoured with saffron, delicate spices and herbs. Served with vegetable curry Sauce.
Chicken
Lamb / Keema / Prawn / Fish
King Prawn
Paneer (Indian cheese) / Vegetable
Chicken Tikka
Lamb Tikka
Tropical chicken, lamb and prawn
Persian Chicken
cooked with egg and garnished with omelette
Malayan Chicken
with fruit creating sweet and savoury flavours
Omar Khayam Exclusives
Vegetarian alternatives available on selected Omar Khayam Exclusives – Please ask
Subzi Milloni
Array of more than a dozen fresh vegetables cooked to perfection
Chana Masala
Chick peas in special spicy masala sauce
Imli Mushroom
Tamarind and tikka sauces creating a beautifully tangy and sweet dish
Shahi Paneer / Quorn
Highly recommended. Indian cheese or Quorn (mock chicken) in a traditional Indian lightly spiced buttery sauce
Garlic Chilli Paneer / Quorn
Indian Cheese or Quorn (mock chicken) sautéed slices of garlic tossed with fresh green chillies in a spicy gravy
Naga Chicken
Considered one of the hottest chillies the naga chilli is ground to a paste, bringing out a unique and distinct hot flavour
Coriander Chicken
Generously cooked with fresh coriander leaves
Zal Zala Chicken
One for the brave! An array of fresh green chilli, crushed red chilli, sun dried chilli, chilli paste and the famous naga chilli
Lemon Herb Chicken
Classic combination with a curried twist
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Sautéed slices of garlic tossed with fresh green chillies in spicy gravy
Shahi Chicken
Highly recommended. Traditional Indian lightly spiced buttery sauce
Chicken Tikka Jainta
Chicken tikka cooked with onion. tomato and green chillies in an exclusive spicy sauce
Imli Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken in tamarind and tikka sauces creating a beautifully tangy and sweet dish
Butter Chicken Tikka
Marinated chicken cooked with ground nuts in a sweet creamy butter sauce.
Padina Lamb
Tender minted lamb pieces in a velvety mint curry
Achari Lamb
Traditionally with lamb, onion and zest of the ‘satkora’ citrus fruit, found in Bengal India creating a very aromatic flavour.
Lasan Lamb
Mouth watering blend of lamb and roasted garlic
Lamb Mochammon
Tender green beans with lamb and a hint of mustard, a favourite in Calcutta
Keema Kofta
Spicy lamb meatballs simmered in thick curry sauce
Murgh Masala
Hearty blend of tandoori chicken strips, minced lamb and egg in special masala sauce
King Prawn Shashlik Balti
Jumbo prawns, green pepper, onion and tomato char-grilled in tandoori sauces uniquely prepared in a cast iron ‘balti’ dish
Nariyal Fish
Succulent seasonal fish in a delicate coconut curry
Tikka Masala
Rich sweet ‘masala’ sauce of cream, almonds, coconut milk and tandoori spices creating this popular dish. Make it into a Balti for only an extra £1.50