Al Frash

Al Frash Summary

  • Address: 186 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 9JU (Map)
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 753 3120
  • E-mail: Click here to contact
  • Cuisine(s): Indian
  • Opening Times:
    Sun - Thurs: 17:00 - 01:00
    Fri - Sat: 17:00 - 02:00
  • Avg Price: £18.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)

Al Frash Description

In the perpetual debate surrounding the authenticity and origins of Balti one is inevitably drawn towards Sparkbrook, where Indian restaurants offering a Balti meal as a specific line the streets like so many traffic wardens, only far more tasty. Ladypool Road in particular offers a fine crop amongst which Al Frash has earned itself more commendations than most.

Not that the walls are lined with framed certificates from hitherto unheard of organisations showering bouquets of rosettes upon them, but rather the word on the street which simply says 'Al Frash is good'. Dishes are freshly prepared and clearly care has been taken. The treatment of the generous-sized nan bread is an example, none of the rubbery old boot leather here.

Dishes are liberally spiced and flavours come through clearly, particularly recommended (by Jan Moir in The Telegraph) is the lamb balti, the chicken curry spiked with chilli, fresh coriander and garlic, accompanied by huge, fluffy naan bread. Not only is the food good it is also outstandingly good value, unless you consider around £6 for most main courses to be unduly heavy on the wallet.

It's BYO and the customary convenient shop is just down the road.

Your Reviews of Al Frash

Jackie (26 November 2007)

Just to say a big thank you for a truly wonderful evening. The food was fantastic, the waiters friendly and the price was very good. My teenage children loved the food and believe me they are hard to please sometimes. They were very impressed with the size of the large naan bread that was brought out. Thank you to all your staff, who made our first visit and definitely it is not the last, a very relaxing and enjoyable. We would definitely be back soon.

Baz (18 November 2007)

I went there on the recommendation of various curry sites, and I wasn’t disappointed. Great food, great service, good price and it is a must for curry lovers.

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Additional Info for Al Frash

  • Yes Children welcome
  • Yes Groups allowed
  • Yes Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: N/A
  • House white: N/A
  • Service charge: Not included
 
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