The Light Restaurant and Lounge is an African and Caribbean restaurant at 6-8 Alcester Road South in Kings Heath. Founded by Chef Kaffy, it brings home style cooking into a relaxed dining and lounge setting that works for everyday meals, group gatherings and later evening visits.
West African dishes form an important part of the menu, led by jollof rice served with spiced grilled chicken and coleslaw. Nigerian suya adds beef skewers seasoned with a ground peanut spice blend, while yam, plantain and richly flavoured sauces provide familiar foundations across the wider selection.
Caribbean cooking is represented by dishes such as slowly cooked curry goat and other substantial meat and seafood plates. The kitchen’s approach is generous and direct, building flavour with spice, patient cooking and accompaniments suited to soaking up sauces rather than reducing the food to small tasting portions.
Cocktails and other drinks support the lounge side of the venue, and table reservations are available for diners who want a planned evening. The combination of broad regional influences, late service and a full dining room makes The Light more than a collection point for takeaway food.
Address: 6-8 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7PU, England
The Light Restaurant And Lounge Menu
Afrocarib Breakfast
Age-ge Bread / Bun Bread & Egg
Fresh bread served with fried eggs.
Plantain / Sweet Potato / Yam & Egg Sauce
Traditional sides served with rich egg sauce.
Akara (8) / Moi Moi (1)
Bean cakes and steamed bean pudding.
Soup
Authentic West African soup with assorted meat.
Ackee & Saltfish / Ackee & Callaloo (V)
Classic Jamaican breakfast, vegan option available.
Fried Egg
Perfectly fried eggs, served as desired.
Pancakes (2)
Fluffy pancakes served with syrup.
Pumpkin Pancakes / Banana Pancakes (2)
Seasonal pumpkin or sweet banana pancakes.
Starters
Asun
Spicy shredded goat meat, a Nigerian delicacy.
Nkwobi
Traditional cow foot stew, rich and flavorful.
Jerk Wings (6)
Jamaican jerk spiced chicken wings.
Suya Wings (6)
Nigerian spiced chicken wings with peanut mix.
Suya Skewers
Spicy Nigerian beef skewers with peanut spice mix.
Gizdodo
Gizzard and plantain stir-fry, a West African favorite.
Yam Bites & Plantain Wedges with Fish and peppersauce
Yam bites and plantain wedges served with fish and pepper sauce.
Ackee & Saltfish
Classic Jamaican breakfast with boiled dumplings.
Small Chops Platter (puff puff, jerk wings, suya wings, spring rolls, samosas)
Assorted starters platter, perfect for sharing.
Kids
Wings with Chips
Crispy chicken wings served with chips.
Chicken Nuggets with Chips
Kid-friendly chicken nuggets with chips.
Small Chops (puff puff, wings, samosas)
Assorted kids platter with puff puff and wings.
Afrocarib Fusion
Jerk Chicken with a rice selection
Jamaican jerk chicken served with rice selection.
Jollof Rice & Chicken
Classic West African jollof rice with grilled chicken.
Fish with a rice selection
Fresh fish served with rice selection.
Beef with a rice selection
Tender beef served with rice selection.
Turkey with a rice selection
Roasted turkey served with rice selection.
Tomatoes Stew with white rice
Rich tomato stew served with white rice.
Ayamase Stew with white rice
Spicy Ayamase stew with white rice.
Fish, Prawns, Okra & Callaloo
Seafood medley with okra and callaloo.
Mango Coconut Jerk Chicken
Mango-coconut glazed jerk chicken.
Sweet Potato, Carrot & Chocho (V)
Vegan sweet potato, carrot & chocolate.
Yam Porridge (Asaro) or Ewa Goyin
Traditional yam porridge or bean stew.
Dutch Pot Oxtail with rice and peas
Rich oxtail stew with rice and peas.
Island Curry Goat with rice and peas
Caribbean curry goat with rice and peas.
Soups
Efo Riro
Traditional West African spinach stew with assorted meat.
Egusi Soup
Rich melon seed soup with spinach, meat, and fish.
Oha Soup
Traditional soup made with oha leaves and assorted meat.
Banga Soup
Palm nut soup cooked with traditional spices and meat.
Ogbono Soup
Rich African mango seed soup with meat and fish.
Okro Stew
Traditional West African okra soup with assorted meat.
Seafood Okro
Fresh seafood cooked in okra stew with African spices.
Amala & Gbegeri & Ewedu
Yam flour swallow served with jute leaves stew.
Pepper Soup
Spicy hot soup with goat meat, catfish, or assorted meat.
Desserts
Puff Puff (10)
Deep-fried sweet dough balls, a classic West African treat.
Oreo Puff Puff (10)
Puff puff with crushed Oreo cookies, a delicious twist on a classic.
Cake Slice
Fresh slice of our daily special cake.
Ice Cream
Creamy ice cream in a variety of flavors.
Sides
Rice
Perfectly steamed rice, great as a side.
Swallos
Traditional swallow staples like eba, amala, or pounded yam.
Fried Yam
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside fried yam.
Plantain
Sweet, caramelized ripe plantains fried to perfection.
Chips
Crispy golden fries, a classic side dish.
Salads
Fresh, crisp salad with a variety of vegetables.
Snacks
Pie (Patties) (1)
Flaky pastry filled with seasoned minced meat and vegetables.
Dumplings (5)
Soft and fluffy dumplings, perfect as a snack or side.
Akara (10)
Deep-fried black-eyed pea fritters, crispy outside and soft inside.
Moi Moi (1)
Steamed bean pudding with a soft, savory texture.
Non-Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy hot chocolate, perfect for any time of day.
Herbal Tea
Soothing blend of aromatic herbs, served hot.
Green Tea
Fresh and light green tea with natural antioxidants.
English Tea
Classic English breakfast tea, strong and refreshing.
Fruit Tea
Sweet and fruity infusion served hot or cold.
Soft Drinks
Coke
Classic refreshment, chiled and fizzy.
Diet Coke / Coke Zero
Sugar-free classic cola taste.
Pepsi
Bold and refreshing Pepsi cola.
Fanta
Fruity orange sparkling drink.
7UP / Sprite
Crisp lemon-lime refreshment.
Ginger Beer
Spicy homemade ginger drink with lime.
Red Bull
Energy drink for a quick boost.
African Fanta
Fruity and sweet African-style Fanta.
African Coke
Authentic African cola flavor.
Malta Guinness
Non-alcoholic malt drink with rich flavor.
Super Malt
Energy-rich non-alcoholic malt beverage.
Maltina
Sweet malt drink, a Nigerian favorite.
Fayrouz
Light and refreshing fruit-flavored drink.
Water
Pure still or sparkling water.
Milkshakes
Island Dream Cream (V)
Tropical vegan dream with coconut and mango.
Cocoa Carnival (C)
Rich cocoa blend with festive toppings.
Dark Temptation (M)
Bold dark chocolate milkshake with malt.
Island Banana Breeze (B)
Banana and coconut tropical breeze.
Strawberry & Banana Breeze (M)
Sweet strawberry and banana blend.