Salama Somali & Yemeni Restaurant is a long-running dining spot at 479 Coventry Road in Birmingham’s Small Heath. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an informal setting, with generous portions and family platters that suit both individual visits and larger shared meals.
Rice and slow-cooked or grilled meat are central to the menu. Lamb mandi, chicken mandi, lamb shank, beef steak and chicken suqaar show the overlap between Somali and Yemeni traditions, with aromatic seasoning and substantial accompaniments providing the restaurant’s comforting character.
Breakfast choices include suqaar, lamb liver, kidneys and beans served with sabaayad, mulawah or anggarah. Later in the day, diners can combine rice and pasta with barbecue meats, salmon, vegetable stew, salad and the restaurant’s distinctive chilli sauce.
Platters bring several meats together and are available in sizes suited to couples, families and bigger gatherings. The menu identifies halal selections and includes both dine-in and delivery options; guests with allergies or particular dietary needs should confirm current ingredients and preparation directly with staff.
Address: 479 Coventry Road, Birmingham B10 0JS, England