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, […]
The environment you choose for crucial conversations impacts the listener’s perception and responses, and a restaurant setting balances relaxation with professionalism. Whether it’s a business meeting or a fact-finding discussion, taking clients out for dinner can help smooth the way for success. Corporate dining can make a change from the office atmosphere, placing you on […]
It’s just over a week until Mothers’ Day, Birmingham! As spring flourishes across our city, goslings appear in Birmingham’s canals, and floral displays adorn the streets, Sunday 30th March is the time to show your love for your mother, or anyone else who fills that role for you. Book Your Reservation At Itihaas Now View […]
Tikka masala is one of those British Indian dishes that carries its own mythology of origin. It’s not “real” Indian food, invented in the UK by an Indian chef to cater to British palates. Some claim it was invented in Birmingham, while others say it was in Glasgow. Either way, it’s become a staple in […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it falling on a Friday this year, many places are booking up quickly. There are plenty of romantic date opportunities in the city, so here are a few of our favourite places to visit around Birmingham to help you design the perfect Valentine’s Date. We’ve also […]
In Indian cuisine, spice isn’t just about heat. But if you’re coming out for Indian food, you might be looking forward to some chilli in your curry. There are over 40 spices used in Indian cuisine, such as cumin, turmeric, anise, cardamom, methi and more. Not all are hot spices, like chilli, pepper or mace, […]
Approximately 9 million people in the UK took part in Dry January in 2023, giving up alcohol for the whole month as a personal resolution or as part of a charity campaign. With tangible short-term health benefits for blood pressure, weight loss and reduced diabetes risk, many of us are living without alcohol until February […]
In Birmingham, there are plenty of NYE club nights and parties to go to, but if a luxury sit-down meal is more your style, come to Itihaas. Birmingham’s premier luxury Indian restaurant has a table waiting for you. Book Your Reservation At Itihaas Now View Itihaas Menu Ready for Your New Year’s Eve Dinner in […]