Varanasi Birmingham is an Indian fine dining restaurant at 184 Broad Street. The expansive interior covers several levels and combines handcrafted decoration with multiple bars, private rooms and secluded booths. Its scale gives intimate dinners, celebrations and business groups distinct spaces within the same venue.
The kitchen uses traditional Indian techniques as the foundation for a modern, seasonally responsive menu. Classic curries share the table with more contemporary presentations such as lamb saddle with spiced mash. Regionally sourced ingredients and carefully built spice combinations allow familiar flavours and new ideas to sit comfortably together.
À la carte, vegetarian and set menus give diners several ways to experience the cooking. Dawat and Shahi formats are particularly suited to guests who want a structured progression through multiple dishes, while bespoke menus can be arranged for private events. Anyone with allergies should review the current guidance and discuss ingredients directly with the team.
Three cocktail bars support the restaurant’s sense of occasion, with wine and alcohol free choices also available. Service is designed around an evening meal rather than a quick daytime stop, encouraging diners to take their time. Varanasi Birmingham offers ambitious Indian cooking in a dramatic Broad Street setting built for memorable dining.
Address: 184 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1DA, United Kingdom
Varanasi Menu
Appetisers, Chat & Tawa
Poppadoms
Chutney Trays: Mango Mint & Tomato Garlic
Desi Style Chicken Lollypop
with Tamarind & Mint Chutney (g) (d)
King Prawn with Mango & Cucumber Salsa
(g) (d)
Papri Chat
with Tangy Chutney, Sweet Yogurt Topped with Sev (v) (g) (d)
Pani Puri
with Puffed Crispy Ball, Spicy Mint & Coriander Water (v) (g) (d)
Homemade Chicken Samosa
with Tamarind & Mint Chutney (g) (d)
Organic Salmon Tikki
with Caramel Roasted Pineapple Relish (d)
Onion & Mix Pepper Bajee
Aloo and Asparagus Tikki
Beetroot Chop
Tandoor, Grill & Sigri
Varanasi Paneer Tikka
with Coconut & Curry Leaf (v) (n) (d)
Kasturi Chicken Tikka
with Caramelised Pineapple Chutney (d)
Nawabi Spiced Lamb Seekh
with Cumin Mint Chutney (d)
Tandoori Lamb Chops
with Pickled Onion
Bhatti Ka Boti Kebab
texture of beetroot (d)
Tandoori Wild King Prawn
with spicy beetroot ketchup (d)
Tandoori Ratan, Sharing Kebab Platter
2 Chicken, Lamb Sheekh, 2 Boti
Samundri Khazana Sharing Platter
4 dishes from the Sea (2 pieces each) (Scallops, Salmon & King Prawn) (d) (g)
Maharaja Platter
(4 guests, 4 pieces each) (Skeekh Kebab, Murgh Lasooni Tikka, Veg Samosa, Paneer Tikka)
Mains (on a plate)
Nizami Vegetable Kofta Curry
(v) + extra piece
Karahi Paneer
(v)
Paneer Tikka Masala
(v) (n) (d)
Murg Masala
with Tomato & Fenugreek Sauce (n) (d)
Chill Chicken in Black Pepper & Chilli Garlic
(g)
Delhi Style Classic Tandoori Chicken
served with Salad (d)
Badami Murg Korma
Mango & Desiccated Coconut Curry (n) (d)
Lamb Saddle with Spicy Dhunger Mash
(d)
Lamb Shank Kasmeeri in Herbs & Spices
Lamb Karahi with Special Desi Karahi Sauce
Shredded Lamb with Kashmiri Herbs & Spices
Malabar King Prawn in Chef Special Spiced Sauce
(d)
Samudri Khazana (mix seafood) in Tomato & Spring Onion
Lamb Chop Masala
Bowl Curries
Dhaniya Methi Murgh
Varanasi Chicken Curry
Butter Chicken
(n)
King Prawn Bhuna
with Potato
Biryani Dishes
Specialty of slow-cooked basmati rice, flavoured with a secret blend of spices, served with raita
Nawabi Chicken Biryani
Lucknow Lamb Biryani
Side Dishes
Raita
Cauliflower & Peas
Dal Makhani Black Lentil
Tarka Daal
Bombay Aloo
Palak Makai Ki Sabzi
Pickled Okra Masal
Rice & Bread
Steamed Rice
Pilau Rice
Tandoori Roti
Spicy Rice
Potato & Peas Kulcha
(g,d)
Lachha Paratha
(g,d)
Butter Naan
(g,d)
Peshwari Naan
(n,g,d)
Cheese Naan
(g,d)
Keema Naan
(g,d)
Garlic Naan
(g,d)
Desserts
Kesar Mango Rasmalai
(d,n,g)
Coconut Pannacotta with Passion and Mango
(d)
Cheesecake (Pistachio, Strawberry & Chocolate)
(w,d,s,n)
Sorbet selection (Melon, Passion and Coconut)
(n)
Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream
(n,g,d)
Vegan Desserts
Chocolate Fondant
(w,d,n) A vegan chocolate fondant made with dark chocolate