Here at Itihaas, we strive on creating a dining experience like no other, which is why the art of food presentation is so important to us. Our visual senses are what initially draws us in, which is why patterns, colours and symmetry all play a huge part in attracting us to certain dishes – we […]
When attending an Indian restaurant, you’ll most likely see a range of breads offered to accompany your dishes. Each one is unique and brings different flavours and textures to your meal. Chapatti – An unleavened flatbread made of whole wheat flour (known as Atta) plus salt and water. Common in South Asia, chapattis can be […]
India is a huge, enigmatic part of our world, and there are a lot of interesting things to come out of the diverse South Asian country, which is why we’ve put together a list of 10 facts about India that you probably didn’t know. 1.Over 100 million years ago in the age of the dinosaurs, […]
Birmingham has become known as the curry capital of the UK with a wide selection of curry houses spread across the city. People from all over the UK come to Birmingham just to sample the authentic Indian cuisine that can be experienced here, but where did this love affair between Brum and curry from? Balti […]
Last Friday, comedy-lovers and curry-connoisseurs alike were in high spirits, at Itihaas’ Comedy Rum-Ball. Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens welcomed 270 guests, who came together for an evening of eating, drinking, and entertaining. Hosted by BBC Celebrity MasterChef finalist and famed comedian, Hardeep Singh Kohli, those in attendance not only raised the roof, but also vital funds […]
Indian spices aren’t just great for adding flavour to your recipes, many of them also have other medicinal properties. We’ve outlined some of our favourite spices that have multiple uses, so you can start improving your health, and your meals, every day. Turmeric Bright and beautiful Turmeric is an antioxidant that has been said to […]
West Midland Safari Park is taking a bite out of the Asian wedding market thanks to a new partnership that sees Itihaas’ award-winning catering team provide services to the venues’ three event spaces. The five-year deal welcomes Itihaas, one of the UK’s top Indian restaurants, as the official Asian Events Catering Partner at West Midland […]
With Mother’s Day in the UK approaching next month, we’re sharing how the day is celebrated in our native India. Inheriting the tradition from the US, Mother’s Day in India is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May and is a fairly modern addition to the Indian calendar. As a non-traditional Indian holiday, Mother’s Day […]
Holi has become particularly famous in Western countries the past few years, as more and more people take on the Indian and Nepalese festival of colours/sharing love. As a great signifier that good triumphs over evil, the ancient Hindu religious Holi festival embraces all that is good and fun in the world. The celebration of […]
Engaged and planning that dream fairytale Indian wedding? A huge part of the fun in getting married is the planning process, searching for that perfect venue, sampling delectable cuisine and of course, hunting down what you’re wearing on the big day! That’s why you should head on down to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Wedding Fayre […]