Pepe's

You'll find Pepe's tucked into King's Heath's High Street, where it's become something of a local institution. The whole operation revolves around their charcoal-grilled peri-peri chicken—juicy, properly seasoned, and available at heat levels ranging from mild to genuinely fierce. Order at the counter, grab a seat, and watch the wood-fired action. The sides are solid: think seasoned rice, coleslaw that actually tastes fresh, and halloumi fries that'll make you forget you came for the chicken. It's unpretentious food done with genuine care, the kind of place you bring mates to on a Friday night without overthinking it.