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 […]
There’s nothing like a good curry to make you sweat on a wintry evening. More than just chilli heat, spices are essential to your winter well-being. The same spices you’ll find in the kitchen of our Indian restaurant have proven impacts on immune function, circulation and winter colds. Book Your Reservation At Itihaas Now View […]
While not a totally pure Indian vegetarian restaurant in Birmingham, Itihaas chefs take vegetarianism and veganism seriously. Many of our friends and colleagues are vegetarian, and we know how frustrated they get when the only thing for them to eat is mushroom risotto. That’s the benefit of a traditional Indian restaurant: vegetarians are not an […]
Get together for Christmas at a charming Indian restaurant in Birmingham, and enjoy classic cocktails or an Itihaas twist. Made fresh with quality spirits, the Itihaas cocktail menu will put everyone in a festive mood. You can enjoy cocktails and mocktails when you book a table for our Christmas Set Menu. Here are a few […]
Introducing the Itihaas Christmas Menu 2024 We are now taking bookings for parties of 6 or more for Christmas dinner, all through December 2024. End the year in style with a dinner party at our beautiful Indian restaurant in Birmingham. This indulgent festive dining experience is perfect for celebrating and bringing some cheer to the […]
As a city, Birmingham is known for our vibrant food culture, with some of the country’s top restaurants and some serious street food. We twist and fuse traditions to create something new. The classic bottomless brunch suggests eggs benedict, pancakes, bagels or other various American breakfast foods. But this is an Indian bottomless brunch, in […]