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Birmingham 2020/21
INDIAN
Indian
3-4 Dakota Buildings, James Street
St Paul’s Square Birmingham, B3 1SD
0121 212 3664
LASAN
Since launching in 2002,
Lasan has established itself
as one of Birmingham’s finest
Indian restaurants. Indeed, the
plaudits are a matter of record.
Having won Great British Menu
in 2011, it was also recently
included on The Sunday
Times rundown of the UK’s top
restaurants. The venue, led by
head chef Aktar Islam, delivers
exquisite cuisine that stirs the
senses and stokes the soul,
delivering the spiced essence
of India. Lasan’s interior
integrates old-world allure and
a modern style, with ornate, gilt-
edged mirrors, sitars and sleek
statues of Hindu gods. Whether
you opt to select dishes from
the regular menu, or enjoy the
Banquet menu, you’re sure
to be impressed. The latter
is designed for sharing, with
all dishes presented across
the table for diners to enjoy.
Favourites include an amuse
bouche of a neat pastry shell
containing chickpeas and
tamarind, and the burrah
kebab, hung beef marinated in
cumin and papaya and cooked
in the tandoor. The banquet
feast is served, of course, with
a basket of assorted naan
breads, with diners free to
share such delights as keema
mutter, dhaba murgh and subzi
jalfrezi. Tuck in.
