News – The Birmingham Balti Bowl Co.

Ladies Choice...Mom's Balti Guide

by Lora Munro March 08, 2023

I'm willing to bet a million balti bowls that there is only one other balti goer in the world that has eaten more Birmingham Balti than Dad and that is my Mom!

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REVIEW 'The Shahi Nan' Stratford Road Birmingham Balti

by Lora Munro March 03, 2023

One of Birmingham's oldest Balti restaurants. Where the chef (who is still the original guy) used to cook in the Pakistani Navy! The authentic korma is legendary - (not too sweet) and where a stack of hot coal...

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Read Our Bid For The Commonwealth Games Balti Bowl

by Lora Munro June 09, 2022

Our ‘Commonwealth Games 2022’ Birmingham Balti Bowl embodies our diverse and talented city of Birmingham, famed since the 14th century for its ...

The Curry Kid cooks up a Balti King Prawn feast!

by Lora Munro April 19, 2022

We recently did a little collaboration with young, talented British Indian Restaurant style chef Josh AKA 'The Curry Kid'. The Curry Kid is ju...

Posted in balti birmingham, balti curry

Kashmiri Lamb Chops BBQ Lamb Chops

by Lora Munro April 04, 2022

Many of the original balti pioneers came to Birmingham from Pakistan administrated Kashmir, where cooking over charcoal is common place. Lamb chops...

NEW DESIGN FOR 2021!

by Lora Munro May 22, 2021

Read all about our brand new 2021 design!

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The perfect 'Vin' for your Vindaloo

by Lora Munro March 09, 2021

Curry and….wine? Whilst considered by some a mismatch, if like me you don’t drink beer, but love curry then finding the perfect vin for your vindaloo is imperative!

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The Royal Watan Balti Keema Dopiaza Recipe

by Lora Munro February 08, 2021

The Royal Watan is one of Birmingham's original Balti houses situated on the Pershore Road. It established over 35 years ago by Mr Ditta from Kashm...

The Balti Bowl Story

by Lora Munro January 14, 2021

The story of our balti bowls, their unique heritage and how our company began as a small heritage project spearheaded by a Father and daughter team with the help of a Birmingham manufacturer to bring back the iconic making of the balti bowl to Birmingham, the birthplace of 'Birmingham Balti'

Posted in balti birmingham, balti curry, Balti history, Balti restaurant, Balti Triangle, Birmingham Balti, Birmingham Balti history, British Culinary History, currygift, Pakistani immigration

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Birmingham's Oldest Balti Restaurants

by Lora Munro October 25, 2020

Find below a list of balti restaurants still trading in Birmingham with roots to the original Pakistani restaurant owners of the 70’s and 80’s.

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From Brum to balti land

by Lora Munro August 24, 2020

Is Balti really a uniquely Birmingham dish? Richard Lutz travelled to Mirpur, Pakistan to find the home of the balti.

Posted in Balti history, Balti restaurant, Birmingham Balti, Home of balti, Pakistani food

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THE CURRY GUY QUICK FIRE INTERVIEW- Exclusive!

by Lora Munro April 12, 2020

Dan Toombs aka ‘The Curry Guy’ is the leading authority on BIR food writing in the UK. We, like many of our customers are big fans of his fail safe recipes, beautifully photographed they provide a constant source of new inspiration.

On March 5th his brand new book ‘The Curry Guy’ Light was released. In this new book, you will find over 100 new recipes that are good for you and low in calories, fat and carbs!

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