The Kangxi Imperial

Head down Vivian Road in Harborne and you'll find yourself in the kind of neighbourhood where locals actually eat, not just tourists passing through. The Kangxi Imperial does what it does well: Cantonese cuisine executed with care, whether you're here for the dim sum trolley on a weekend or a full sit-down dinner. It's the sort of place that feels unpretentious but knows its craft—think perfectly crispy roasted duck, dumplings that don't mess about, and a dining room that's busy without being chaotic. You'll see families, groups of mates, couples tucking into proper food at decent prices.