Punjabi Rasoi (Acocks Green)

• The modern bar is a welcome sight for visitors in need of refreshment
• S chef Shekhar Raturi is no stranger to Birmingham
• The earthy flavours from the lamb chops and the heat from the kebab were tempered by the fresh salad
• We followed up with Vegetable Biryani (good) and Karachi Chicken (fresh and sweet) with a side of naan and rice
• Sadly tea and coffee were off the menu on our visit
• While staff were keen to ensure everything was in order
• S no need to come home with a sad supermarket takeaway when you can have the real deal cooked fresh at such a great price
• Only disclaimer is items r not Halal
• As apprentice by the name is a Punjabi cuisine specialist place
• The feel of the place is very friendly and relaxed
• So even though we checked in around lunch time we discovered that The Punjabi Rasoi is only open for dinner so still quite full from the flight meal
• As we progressed with our meal the entire place filled up
• So am guessing it is quite popular with the locals
• I started my meal with a Pint of Cobra ( GBP 3.75) and as my companion is a vegetarian
• The entire meal that followed was vegetarian with a Punjabi Kofta ( GBP 2
• The presentation of the entire meal was simple and nice
• The Punjabi Kofta starters were delicate and tender deep fried cottage cheese Koftas in a nice flavourful and tangy tomato based thick sauce
• The ample serving of Bhindi Masala was okra cooked nicely
• Though in its defence it was quite light
• Not smothered with ghee and butter like at loads of other places
• The rice in the jeera rice was aromatic and cooked al dent
• Then again the Nan were just about ok
• S a place where ambition is chased out by locals who don&rsquo
• I used to live in this locality so this was a place from where i would often get my dinner
• Chicken and mutton starters are very good try them out
• My favourite is lamb chops and butter chicken with jeera rice
• Is really clean and airy with amazing lighting

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