What is Mango Lassi? At its heart, Mango Lassi is a simple yet iconic Indian drink, created by blending sweet, ripe mangoes with smooth, creamy yoghurt. Pronounced “luh-see”, this traditional beverage has long been celebrated for its ability to refresh and restore, balancing rich flavours with light, cooling textures. Its origins lie in India’s culinary […]
Taste Our Vegetable Biryani If you’re searching for an Indian restaurant in Birmingham that takes biryani seriously, your search ends at Itihaas. Known for our award-winning cuisine and refined hospitality, we bring a dish steeped in heritage to your table: the Vegetable Biryani. Though our menu offers a Dum Biryani for every meat preference, the […]
Seafood was often enjoyed at Royal Mughal banquets and celebrations, and this dish is a favourite from our à la Carte menu. In this article, we explain the spice mix that gives this dish its name: Panch Phoron, and how we use it to flavour King Prawns for one of our most popular dishes. Book […]
Of all the ways Indian breads are crafted, the stuffed variety remains the most indulgent and satisfying. While many are familiar with paratha — a layered, pan-fried flatbread often filled with spiced potato — or peshawari naan, sweetened with coconut, raisins, and nuts for a rich breakfast treat, there is another masterpiece that deserves equal […]
Looking for the best summer cocktails in Birmingham? At Itihaas, our summer cocktail menu is curated to delight your senses—refreshing, fragrant and designed to pair perfectly with bold Indian cuisine. Book A Table Online Enjoy Signature Indian Cocktails in Birmingham Our skilled bartenders bring creative flair and finesse to every drink. Discover vibrant, flavour-driven cocktails […]
At Itihaas, our passion for refined tastes extends far beyond our award-winning Indian cuisine. We are proud to stock a curated collection of single malt whiskies that positions us as one of the best whisky bars in Birmingham. For connoisseurs and casual sippers alike, our bar offers a remarkable experience for whisky tasting in Birmingham, […]
Indo-Chinese food, otherwise called Sino-Indian, Hakka chinese or Desi-Chinese cuisine, is a distinct style of Chinese food adapted to appeal to Indian tastes, with spices, oils and sauces. It also includes Indian dishes twisted to include typically Chinese flavours. Indo-Chinese food is frequently stir-fried in a wok, with many fusion restaurants cooking where the woks […]
Our Rasmalai is a firm favourite on our dessert menu. Creamy, melt-in-the-mouth cakes of fresh cheese are soaked in a creamy milk syrup, flavoured with cardamom and saffron. This dessert is subtly sweet, refreshing and rich. It is considered a royal sweet, served at weddings and festival celebrations, but it is perfect for any special […]
Each month, we dive deeper into one of our menu items to tell you more about the ingredients we cook with and the culture evoked in the recipe. Today, learn about one of our poultry dishes, Dhaniya Tahree Murgh. “A Northern Indian household favourite, diced chicken pieces curried in a thin but smooth gravy, cooked […]
Goa is a coastal state of India famed for its golden beaches, bar culture and Portuguese influences from a 451-year occupation. With almost 100 miles of coastline and 11 different rivers, fresh fish is a staple of Goa’s cuisines. Fried and served in a curry, with the leavened flatbread of the region or with bhaji-puri, […]