Balti International

Advantages: Good price, good quality
Disadvantages: None

The Balti International restaurant on Bristol Road has always a favourite haunt of many a Birmingham University, and recently they started a buffet menu at £6.95 My original thought was of horror as I had seen a number of buffet and "all you can eat" Balti houses already and had visions of a little chunk of meat floating around in a vast pot of sauce! However, at £6.95 I was nothing less than satisfied, if not more than satisfied. An excellent meal ... Read review

Advantages: Tasty food, good atmosphere
Disadvantages: Waiters sometimes a little slow

Balti International is a student haven as far as Indian food is concerned. A welcoming atmosphere awaits you as soon as you step through the door, and you can smell those exotic smells of fresh spices straight away. You are led to your table shortly, and sat down, sometimes with some free house wine. The selection of dishes available is nothing short of impressive, and all at affordable prices, although you'll probably only manage a starter and main ...
...is cooked beautifully, as you would expect from a quality Indian restaurant, and the meat in the meat dishes is tender and tasty. In fact, all the food is cooked to perfection, and I have never had any cause to complain. You are also well attended by the waiters, who make sure you are enjoying your meal at regular intervals. You will definitely enjoy your meal here. ... Read review

Advantages: Central England,Good for touring,Great modern city.
Disadvantages: City centre not recommended for the motorist!

...Brum...a great place to visit, and to use as a base for touring the Midlands. A modern city, with many fine buildings, a vibrant City centre, great hotels, and good night life. Tourist attractions such as Stratford, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Drayton Manor Park, Alton Towers, Telford and Ironbridge, Dudley castle and Zoo, Merry Hill shopping centre, Evesham, etc are all within a day-trip distance. If you like fine restaurants, especially Chinese and Balti, Brum really cannot be beaten! Transport to Brum is easy by Train to New St Station, by air to Birmingham International airport, or by road via the M5,M6,M1,or M42 motorways.... Read review

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Advantages: Longer you are there the more to see.
Disadvantages: Busy, Polluted, Frenetic.

...and clapping when a really good scene was over! Don`t worry if your Hindi is non-existent, just go with your emotions and the action on the screen, you`ll probably be able to work out the plot! 14. Eating Out. Cuisine from all over the world is to be found somewhere on offer in Mumbai and as with anywhere else, the standard varies from cheap and cheerful roadside stalls to International standard restuarants, however, you`ll probably find that even then you are paying less than at your local Balti house back home. We ate only vegetarian and drank only sealed, bottled water and had no problems with "the trots" at all. Mumbai is a gastranome`s delight! 15. Dhobiwallahs , Dabbawallahs and Bhogawallahs. I think that it`s some of the people that we encountered in Mumbai that will stay with me forever. There are just so many people there, no matter... Read review

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