Chinese Curry

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Yes, it takes in Balsall Heath, Sparkbrook and Sparkhill. It’s a trainable loosely formed by Stoney Lane, Ladypool Road and the Stratford Road. But “balti” has spread all over greater Birmingham and the surrounding areas since the 80s. A curry house in Bromsgrove in the late 90s did the most amazing balti dishes and was run by a chap who started as a waiter in the balti triangle. His brother was the chef.

Balti is Deffo a brummie thing

Lamb balti is my favourite , with spinach

Manchester , Bradford and Huddersfield have some good curry houses

[Lord Dargavel]

Agreed. Akbars near Bradford was a great restaurant. Naans like Dumbo’s ear hanging on hooks!

[Harry Paget Flashman]

Agreed. Akbars near Bradford was a great restaurant. Naans like Dumbo’s ear hanging on hooks!

Came here for Akbars.

Leaving with mouth watering.

There's one in Leeds and Brum too.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Balti is Deffo a brummie thing

Lamb balti is my favourite , with spinach

Manchester , Bradford and Huddersfield have some good curry houses

The first Balti pie I ate was at the Villa v Newcastle game. (My neighbour was a Geordie and I accompanied him there as he did likewise to see a City home game. I also watched Sunderland with his wife, who was a Mackem but they wouldn't accompany each other at games such was the rivalry).