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Tamil Nadu is popular for its hospitality and a deep belief that serving food to others is a service to humanity, Madras is the capital city of that state and was established in the seventeenth century by the British. Madras Currys is a recent and innovative addition to the Indian eating out scene in Birmingham offering guests the unusual aromas and flavours of the Tamil cuisine.

Podi uthappam - pancake topped with spicy special powder - and idiyappam, steamed rice noodles served with vegetable kurma or sambar, are a couple of interesting ideas for a different breakfast. For a lighter bite you could try masala vadai, spicy lentil patties flavoured with green chilli, curry leaves and ginger, or fresh squid deep fried with different spices. Specialities include dishes such as began bhartha - grilled aubergine made with coconut gravy - special boneless chicken in pepper sauce or fish in South Indian village style with a touch of tamarind and lemon rice.

At its vibrant and stylish location of Brindleyplace, Edmunds serves modern British cuisine to patrons. A relaxed fine dining approach where dishes are inspired by classical French methods using the finest ingredients with no hidden trickery in order to allow the flavours to speak for themselves, defines the food you can sample here. Edmunds is named after chef Andy's late father who encouraged and supported him throughout his career. Guests can experience welcoming, warm and friendly service at this contemporary restaurant.

Smaller dishes include Salcombe crab with tomatoes, avocado, chillies and spring onions with a lemon and lime dressing, and confit of Gressingham duck leg with red wine cabbage and green peppercorn sauce. When you move to the crux of your meal your options consist of Jimmy Butler's free range belly of pork with apple and black pudding and braised breast of Cornish lamb, pan roasted loin, baby spinach and golden beetroot.