Advantages: Nice decor nad innivative design Disadvantages: Food lacked a certain edge
Shimla Pinks are a small nationwide chain of upmarket Indian restaurants found in the centres of most of the big cities in the UK. I have visited the one in Birmingham which is located mid way up Broad Street in a good location a couple of minutes walk from Brindley Place. Throughout this review there will be a constant theme which could pretty much sum up my experience in Shimla Pinks and that was “style over substance”, this should not be seen ... ...though that I will remember Shimla Pinks more for the décor than I will the food which is a shame as memorable food is a priority for me especially when the meal is not the cheapest going.
The best example I can give is the fact that the day after visiting Shimla Pinks the main thing I spoke about was my visit to the toilet. Now before you have some George Michael inspired mental picture of me in a Birmingham city centre toilet the reason I was ...
atticusuk 08.06.2007
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Advantages: Central location, lively Disadvantages: mediocre food
A new style curry house in the centre of Birmingham (Broad Street).
This restaurant is far away from your, curry slop that becomes Korma, Madras or Vindaloo depending on the amount of curry powder added, Friday night after a few beers, flock wallpaper, citar music playing, type of place.
I thought I aws in for a real taste bud treat when I first visited but was dissapointed. Looks can be deceptive.
The decors modern retro, brassiere style, with ... ...however, is not a million miles from the above-mentioned restaurants, with only the rice (v good) and the lack of gee (oil) differentiating itself. The presentation is good, the food good, but not great.
The old familiars (madras, jalfreizi,nans etc) are all on the menu albeit with slightly different names, along with a handful of dishes I was not familiar with. Prices are reasonable approx £8 mains, £3 rice, £5 side dishes, and wine from £13.
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mattsays 11.07.2003
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'Constant' describes Shimla Pinks, better than any other word that springs to mind. I have visited on 6 occasions, on varying days of the week, at different times, and in different circumstances, and am constantly amazed by the uniform nature of the food, and service. Don't misinterpret my incredulity as indifference - the food is good, and service pleasant. However, the total lack of variety in the menu, which has been the same for 5 years, and ... ...unexciting eating experience.
The bright and vivid decor is at odds with many other asian restauramnts and makes a pleasing change.
The standard of hygiene is high, extending to the toilets, and the bar extensive.
However, this is a restaurant unlikely to appeal to the regular restaurant-goer, due to its lack of effort to evolve. ...
nickhurst 19.10.2000
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