Ada Restaurant

You're walking into Frederick Street in the city centre and Ada doesn't announce itself with much fuss—but that's precisely the point. This is Turkish food done with actual technique rather than compromise, the kind of place where regulars know the owner and the kitchen respects what it's doing. The meze selection moves quickly (which is how it should be), and when your grills arrive, they're properly charred and seasoned without apology. It's got the warmth of somewhere that's been feeding Brummies proper food for years, not trying to be anything other than what it is.