The New Year has arrived and we are looking forward to welcoming all of our wonderful customers in 2018 to dine at Itihaas.

The mornings are still frosty, the nights are still dark and sadly your hat and scarf are still essential…but we do have one place to keep you warm during the last few months of winter. Itihaas Indian restaurant will not only give you a warm welcome, but we will heat up your taste buds with our delicious flavours and spices. Surround yourself with loved ones in our traditional yet contemporary Birmingham Restaurant and enjoy the ultimate fine dining experience.

Explore our exclusive choice of dishes, that we ensure will keep you warm all year round –

Rajasthani Murgh Tikka – Begin with sensational smoked cheddar, cream and tandoori spiced pieces of tender chicken, cooked on skewers in the tandoor to get you in from the cold and heated up.

Dhaniya Tahree Murgh – This delicious dish is one of our Northern Indian household favourites, made up of diced chicken pieces curried in a thin but smooth gravy, cooked on the spicy side with onions, paprika and coriander to really fire up those taste buds.

Lamb and Achari Gosht Masala – A fantastic choice if you’re looking for heat, spice your night up with the angy lamb dish marinated in mango pickle & turmeric, lending it’s rich colour, cooked in mustard oil, funnel seeds and ginger to really showcase the flavour.

Sabzi Miloni Handi – Opt for our flavoursome vegetarian dishes, with our mixture of chopped vegetables being spiced with garam masala cashew nuts and chillies you will really be able to feel the heat.

Chai Masala Mousse – Don’t have a sweet tooth? But drawn to the spicy side of life, then go for Itihaas’ fluffy & airy milky mousse infused with Indian chai spices of cinnamon, cardamom & nutmeg served with a tasty almond biscotti. Top off the meal perfectly with this sweet alternative to your dessert.

Reserve your table today and enjoy our exquisite Indian cuisine!

Christmas will soon be here and at Itihaas we have been busy creating the perfect festive Cocktails to enjoy with our delicious Christmas menu! We guarantee our cheery Cocktails will leave you feeling warm inside…

Take a look at our top Festive Cocktails and Merry Mocktails –

Espresso Martini

The classic Espresso Martini is the perfect winter Cocktail, warming you up and keeping you full of energy for busy nights out.

Ingredients –

• Vodka
• Kahlua
• Espresso Coffee
• Syrup
• 1 Coffee Bean

Monkey Old Fashioned Cocktail

Our Monkey Old Fashioned Cocktail combines a sweet taste with a hint of bitter orange to dazzle your tastebuds.

Ingredients:

• Monkey Shoulder
• Sugar syrup
• Orange bitters
• Angostura bitters.

Mango Lassi

Itihaas Mango Lassi is one of our favourite merry mocktails, a drink filled with elegance and flavour for you this Christmas.

Ingredients:

• Natural yoghurt
• Mango purée.

Bourbon Smash

Bourbon Smash, a simply wonderful Cocktail filled with the fresh flavour of lemon. The perfect match with our festive menu to refresh your tastebuds and complement our dishes.

Ingredients:

• simple syrup
• Lemon Wedges
• Bourbon

During the festive period why not try one of our cocktails…or two. If you’re looking to dine somewhere this festive period, then join us at Itihaas Birmingham Restaurant for a bite to eat. Whether you’ve got a busy day Christmas Shopping, a work’s do, family gathering or just find yourself wondering in the city, then we can warm you up with our flavoursome Indian Christmas Menu complimented with plenty of merry Cocktails.

Itihaas is celebrating Christmas in style this year, we have put together a delicious traditional Indian menu with a festive twist to enlighten your taste buds. Talking all things Christmas, the celebrations, the Indian food, presents and most importantly traditions. In every country the Christmas traditions change, so here at Itihaas we wanted to show you the traditions of Christmas in India.

Compared to other festivities celebrated in India, Christmas is only a small festival however that isn’t to say they hold back on the celebrations. In the lead up to Christmas it becomes very chaotic… with house cleaning, gift buying and not to forget the preparation of the traditional Christmas cake begins. Family, friends and neighbours all enjoy the traditional rich fruit Christmas cake, so no pressure! Christmas in India is a time to bring everyone back together and celebrate with your closest family members, so those working away or studying away from home all return to spend time with their family.

A traditional pine tree isn’t used as a Christmas tree, instead, a mango or banana tree is decorated & the hanging of paper lantern stars between houses is very popular, so the stars float above as you walk through the magical Christmas streets of Goa. In the week leading up to Christmas, there’s plenty of people in India who love to gather together and carol sing for all to hear. Most importantly it is a time to celebrate with your closest family members and appreciate those we love the most.

Food is a huge tradition in India at Christmas time, so we welcome you to visit Itihaas Birmingham restaurant for a taste of India at Christmas time! With exotic flavours, mouth-watering spices and delicious desserts, our Indian cuisine will take the taste of India to a whole new level. Book your table today to avoid disappointment & enjoy our traditional Indian menu with an exquisite Christmas twist.

 

Diwali is quickly approaching! For the Festival of Light, we welcome everyone to enjoy Diwali meals in our Indian restaurant, right in the heart of Birmingham.

Diwali restaurant bookings are filling up fast, so if you’re planning a meal to celebrate, it’s best to book now.

The Festival of Light

This year, Diwali week begins on Thursday 9th November 2023, with five days of celebration. Through these five days, people gather together for prayer (pujas), fireworks, card games and parties, and every year it feels like the whole of Birmingham is excited about India’s most important festival.

Diwali, or Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide. Each religion has traditions and stories associated with the Diwali light festival, all of which generally celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil.
The word Diwali comes from Sanskrit ‘Deepavali’ or “rows of lights”. During Diwali, restaurants, homes, shops and public places are decorated with small diya lamps, usually made from clay and filled with oil or ghee, with a wick to light. The Hindu custom is to light diya lamps on the night of the new moon to invite Lakshmi’s blessings, and to pray to Lakshmi on the third day of Diwali.

Diwali Traditions for Many Religions

For Hindus in North India, Diwali celebrates the return of Rama and Sita, along with Lakshmana and Hanuman, from exile to Ayodhya. As told in the Ramayana, their return comes after their triumph over Ravana, the ten-headed demon king, which is celebrated at Dussehra. It is said that the path of Rama and Sita was lit with diya lamps to guide them home.
In South India, the festival marks Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura, celebrated on the second day.
For Sikhs, Diwali marks when Mian Mir laid the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar in 1577, and the anniversary of Guru Hargobind Singh’s release from prison in Gwalior in 1619.
For Jains, Diwali is a celebration of the enlightenment of Lord Mahavira. Lighting the lamps symbolises the light of Mahavira’s holy knowledge that liberated him from the cycle of life and death.

Diwali Food

There are certain foods that are traditional during Diwali, including savoury main meals, snacks, sweets and desserts. Feasting is a huge part of Diwali celebrations, and gathering with family and friends to celebrate with delicious and extravagant Indian food can make even the gloomy UK winters more bearable. At Itihaas,we combine our love of food with Mughal feasting traditions to create the best Diwali celebration Birmingham has to offer.

Mithai

Mithai often refers to any South Asian sweets, including jalebi, laddoos and barfis. Many people give decorated boxes of mithai as gifts during Diwali.

Chivda

Chivda is a classic Diwali snack food. It is a spiced Bombay mix which contains dried ingredients including peanuts, chickpeas, fried onion and fried lentils.

Lapsi

On the first day of Diwali, many people eat Lapsi. This Gujarati sweet dish contains cracked wheat, cooked in ghee and sweetened with sugar and cardamom.

Samosas

Are these really a Diwali food? Of course, we eat samosas year-round, but Diwali without samosas would not do. These triangular pastry pouches come stuffed with spiced fried potato, meat, onions and vegetables.
At Itihaas, we offer a Nairobi Chicken samosa, and Kasta samosa with our Garden Sharing Platter.

Diwali Restaurant Bookings

Celebrate Diwali in style as Itihaas takes you through a culinary experience like no other. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with the full Royal Service, inspired by the grand feasts of the Mughul Emperors. Our central location in Birmingham puts us in the perfect spot to enjoy a wonderful Diwali evening.
Our A’la Carte Menu captures authentic Indian cuisine filled with exquisite flavours and presentation. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options and a varied drinks menu, because at Itihaas, we cater for everyone. Bring the community together for Diwali!
Indulge in traditional Indian cuisine, a contemporary take on historical decor and a wonderful atmosphere. Diwali celebrations at Itihaas Birmingham will be one to remember, we look forward to welcoming you.
Book your table today at our Birmingham Indian restaurant for a Diwali celebration to remember with your closest family and friends – everyone is welcome.

It may be coming to the time of year for gloomy weather and dark nights, however with Itihaas authentic Indian dishes, we offer delicious Autumn recipes that will soon warm you up, with their fiery yet tasty flavours. Make your taste buds tingle this Autumn at our Itihaas Indian restaurant with our A’la Carte Menu that will leave you wanting more, have a taste of what you could experience here at Itihaas in Birmingham –

For starters indulge in our Autumnal Dahi Puri, a dish filled with sensational spiced potato, chickpeas & onion brought together with the creamy blend of sweetened yoghurt and tamarind water.

Move on for your main and explore our flavoursome Autumn dishes created to satisfy your needs. With tender chicken pieces falling apart in your mouth, our Makhani Murgh is the perfect dish to warm up and brighten a gloomy evening. Blended with a smoke tomato sauce, cream, yoghurt and dried fenugreek, you won’t be left disappointed at our Indian restaurant.

If you are after something to really heat you up, try our Laal Mirchi Rogan Josh , a tender Lamb dish infused in a red hot onion & tomato gravy. You will be left fulfilled and fiery with this delicious contender.

We wouldn’t forget our vegetarian options this Autumn, so why not taste our divine Tadka Dhal, lacking in no way with the flavours and spices shining right through. Luxurious lentils garnished with fresh garlic, brown onions and cooked in a thick soup to ensure you taste the best of Autumn at our Birmingham restaurant.

Onto dessert, at Itihaas we have created the perfect warming dessert of Burnt Orange Chocolate Cake. Lose yourself in our heavenly chocolate cake smothered in exquisite chocolate sauce, topped off with tandoori glazed mandarin. If that doesn’t tempt you to try our favourite Autumn dishes, then top it all off with a Liquor coffee before you head back out to the cold evening.

Autumn is one of our favourite seasons at Itihaas, as it allows us to provide all our customers with extraordinary, flavoursome dishes, with our food reflecting the colours of Autumn but the spices heating us up on those much colder evenings.

Take a look at our A’la Carte Menu and book a table at our Indian restaurant today. We love welcoming new and old customers, so don’t be shy!