A Journey to Birmingham

Saturday, May 17th , 2025

Tattu is a large, loud, smartly decorated Chinese restaurant in a basement in central Birmingham. I guess that it is vaguely inspired by places like Zuma and Hakkasan, but the food was not at the level of those. Nonetheless, it was packed out.

Opheem is one of only two Indian restaurants in the UK to have two Michelin stars. It is not a cheap experience, but it is very good. The star dishes for me were vegetarian, a carrot dish, and a potato dish, really showing off the skills of the kitchen. Add in some lovely service and a smart dining room, and Opheem definitely delivers, albeit at a price.

The picture, incidentally, is of the gardens at Winterbourne House in Birmingham, which has a gorgeous garden. Well worth a visit if you are in the city.