Cardamom Harborne

Head up Harborne High Street and you'll find yourself in one of Birmingham's most consistently decent neighbourhoods for eating out. Cardamom's got that warm, unpretentious feel where you're genuinely welcome whether you're after a casual weeknight curry or something more considered. The kitchen takes its spicing seriously without being show-offy about it—this is food that respects the traditions but isn't trapped by them. Service is friendly and clued-up, the kind of place where staff actually know what they're talking about rather than just reciting the menu.