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Inspired by the Himalayan hill station that is as timeless as it is breathtakingly beautiful, Rose Murree in Edgbaston, Birmingham is quickly becoming a preferred dining spot for Indian cuisine that is daringly different as it is elegant. Step inside the striking Georgian building for a dining experience that is refreshingly different from your usual curry house fare, and accustom yourself to some splendid service amid an atmosphere that is refined and welcoming.

For starters, the char grilled lamb chops marinated with herbs and spices are an excellent choice, and the Kashmiri influence is avidly present in the main course with chicken prepared with cream, almonds and sultanas. Other popular choices could be the murgh wazaa, a popular dish cooked with onions, capsicum and tomatoes, with hot and sweet flavours of the valley. Amongst the signature dishes, look for the boneless spring chicken barbecued on skewers combined with minced lamb in a rich masala sauce. The bar is stocked adequately with a wide range of spirits, wines and champagnes.

We're living in an age where people are obsessed with food more than they were before and Birmingham's vibrant dining scene is no stranger to this trend;  if you happen to drive around Broad Street places like Celebrity Indian Restaurant demonstrate this better. Housed within a Grade II listed building the interior oozes with character with period features such as chandeliers and mirrors.

The menu is an exceptional convergence of contemporary dishes as well as tried and tested old favourites, so there could be haash shashlik, tender pieces of duck marinated with garlic and spices, grilled in the tandoor; chicken tikka and onion bhajee. It's comforting to see venison in an Indian carte and here it arrives as horin steak soaked with fresh herbs and spices and then pan-fried till tender. Before hitting the stop button, take time off to explore the dessert list that moves beyond the usual Indian sweets; try menta Bianca e cioccoloto, white mint flavoured ice cream coated in chocolate syrup with a chocolate centre.