James Dahl Indian in Birmingham Menu

Appetisers Appetisers
  • Papadom £0.95
  • Spicy Papadom £0.95
  • Pickle Tray £2.00
    • For groups of five or more there will be a charge of 50p per person.
Traditional Starters Traditional Starters
  • Chicken Chat £4.95
  • Onion Bhajee £4.50
  • Chicken Tikka £4.95
  • Sheek Kebab £4.95
  • Shami Kebab £4.95
  • Tandoori Chicken £4.95
  • Aloo Chat £4.50
  • Garlic Mushrooms £3.95
  • King Prawn Puree £6.95
  • Samosa (Veg) £3.95
  • Salmon Tikka £6.95
  • Stuffed Pepper £4.95
James Dahl Special Starters James Dahl Special Starters
  • Murgh Mirch Fillet £5.95
    • Chicken fillets grilled with special marinade comprising honey and chilli, with spices and herbs.
  • Rushoni Panghas £5.95
    • A popular Bangladeshi fish fried with light spices served with onions and garlic.
  • James Special £6.95
    • Chicken tikka and sheek kebab cooked in a dry, special sauce served with puree.
  • Premium Platter (For 2 People) £19.95
    • Chicken tikka, sheek kebab, tandoori king prawn, salmon tikka and onion bhajee.
  • Mixed Starter (For 2 People) £13.95
    • Onion bhajee, chicken tikka, lamb tikka and sheek kebab.
  • Vegetarian Mixed Platter (For 2 People) £9.95
James Dahl Connoisseur Choice James Dahl Connoisseur Choice
  • James Special £12.95
    • A specially selected dish prepared with intricately chosen spices and herbs together with tandoori chicken, minced lamb, and spinach.
  • Padina £10.95
    • Spring chicken or lamb cooked with fresh garden mint and various spices, forming a sweet and sour taste.
  • Roselyn Chicken £11.95
    • Slow cooked chicken marinated in light herbs and spices, after which it is cooked in a mild, sweet sauce.
  • Anarkali £13.95
    • Mildly spiced mince wrapped in marinated chicken fillets, cooked in tandoori, and finished off in chef’s special mild thick sauce, capsicum, red onions, and fresh coriander.
  • Aloo Gosht Mirch £12.95
    • Lamb and potatoes lightly simmered until meat is tender, with browned onion, tomato, ginger and green chillies, with freshly chopped coriander - slightly hot.
  • Original Harsha £13.95
    • Chicken and tiger prawns cooked with specially prepared spices and herbs. A medium masala dish garnished with fresh tomatoes and cucumber.
  • Saag Tikka Special £11.95
    • Marinated chicken cooked with fresh spinach with an extra touch of garlic to produce a popular, authentic dish. Served medium.
  • Payla Shank £15.95
    • Lamb shank slow roasted and cooked with butter, onion, garlic, ginger, sweet pumpkins and garnished with coriander and amaranth.
Tandoori Specialities Tandoori Specialities
  • Chicken Tikka £10.95
  • Lamb Tikka £10.95
  • Tandoori Chicken £11.95
  • Shaslik Chicken £11.95
  • Shaslik Lamb £11.95
  • Tandoori King Prawn £14.95
  • Tandoori Mix Grill and Nan £14.95
  • Salmon Tikka £13.95
All Time Favourites All Time Favourites
  • Korma £9.95
    • Very mild and sweet in fresh cream, coconut and almond sauce.
  • Malaya £9.95
    • Specially prepared medium curry cooked with pineapple.
  • Rogan Josh £9.95
    • Cooked with fresh spices and herbs, garnished with tomatoes, onions and peppers, cooked in a thick sauce of medium strength.
  • Curry £9.95
    • The most traditional and basic curry yet full of flavour made with fresh herbs and spices cooked in a medium hot sauce.
  • Dupiaza £9.95
    • Garnished with fried onion, red and green peppers in a medium strength thick sauce.
  • Dansak £9.95
    • A delicious combination of spices with lentils and pineapple; hot, sweet and sour.
  • Sagwala £9.95
    • Cooked with fresh spinach and spices, medium flavour.
  • Bhuna £9.95
    • Marinated with onions, tomatoes, herbs and selected spices cooked in a thick sauce, medium strength.
  • Pathia £9.95
    • Cooked with tomato puree and special spices to produce a hot sweet and tangy taste.
  • Balti £9.95
    • Balti dishes are cooked with chunks of onions, peppers and tomatoes with freshly ground spices, creating a thicker, richer distinctive flavour. Served in a unique, traditional handi.
  • Madras £9.95
    • A hot and spicy dish made with fresh herbs and spices cooked in a curry sauce.
  • Vindaloo £9.95
    • A very hot dish cooked with potato.
Biryanis Biryanis
  • Mixed Vegetable £10.95
  • Chicken £13.95
  • Lamb £13.95
  • Prawn £13.95
  • King Prawn £14.95
  • James Dum Biryani £14.95
    • A unique blend of Persian spices with tender chicken and lamb cooked in a clay oven.
James Dahl Seafood Specials James Dahl Seafood Specials
  • Mussels £13.95
    • Delicately spiced aphrodisiac to compliment any palate. Served with herbs and spices.
  • Panghas Bihari £13.95
    • Sliced fillets of Panghas fish, cooked with garam masala and herbs. Served in a light tasty sauce, served with fried rice.
  • Jhinga Bateta £14.95
    • Marinated king prawns grilled in the clay oven and cooked with roasted potatoes in a specially prepared sauce. A spicy dish.
  • Jhinga Caldeen £14.95
    • Shell on king prawns marinated with ginger, garlic lemon juice and selected herbs and spices. Cooked in a special seafood sauce exclusively created by the chef.
  • Sylheti Jhinga £14.95
    • Tail on king prawns cooked with onions, tomatoes and a hint of garlic in a semi dry sweet and sour sauce. Garnished with fresh coriander.
  • Bombay Salmon Tikka £14.95
    • A distinguished dish originating from the heart of Bangladesh. Consists of salmon traditionally cooked in a bhuna sauce prepared with Bombay Aloo. Prepared exclusively by the chef.
James Dahl House Specials James Dahl House Specials
  • Masala £11.95
    • Cooked in a rich masala sauce made with a delicate blend of aromatic spices and almonds with a touch of fresh cream. Mild.
  • Butter £10.95
    • Cooked in a rich exotic butter sauce. Mild.
  • Jalfrezi £11.95
    • A special dish prepared with red and green peppers, green chillies and chef’s special sauce. Fairly hot.
  • Garlic Chilli Masala £11.95
    • A specially prepared garlic and chilli sauce to create a tantalising unique dish. Fairly hot.
  • Achari £10.95
    • Cooked with onions, garlic, peppers and Indian pickles to create a unique dish. Medium.
  • Bengal Jalfa £11.95
    • Cooked with chef’s special sauce with mushroom, fried onions, peppers, fresh herbs and spices. Medium.
  • Scotch Bonnet/Naga £10.95
    • Cooked in traditional, Bangladeshi style with entailing exotic naga chillies. Hot.
  • Satkora £10.95
    • Traditional Bengali dish cooked with highly flavoured spices and Bangladeshi lime to bring a tangy, spicy and exquisite flavour.
Vegetable Dishes Vegetable Dishes
  • Mixed Vegetable Bhajee £5.95
  • Achari Bhindi (Okra) £5.95
  • Bombay Aloo (Spicy Potatoes) £5.95
  • Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potato) £5.95
  • Saag Paneer (Spinach and Indian Cheese) £5.95
  • Mushroom Bhajee £5.95
  • Dal Tadka (Lentils) £5.95
  • Chana Bhajee (Spiced Chick Peas) £5.95
Breads Breads
  • Nan £2.95
  • Keema Nan £3.25
  • Cheese Nan £3.25
  • Garlic Nan £3.25
  • Peshwari Nan £3.25
  • Garlic and Coriander Nan £3.25
  • Cheese and Garlic Nan £3.25
  • Chapati £1.75
  • Tandoori Roti £2.50
  • Paratha £3.50
  • Stuffed Paratha (Potato Stuffing) £3.95
Rice Rice
  • Boiled Rice £2.95
  • Pilau Rice £3.50
  • Fried Rice £3.75
  • Egg Fried Rice £3.95
  • Mushroom Pilau Rice £3.95
  • Lemon Rice £3.95
  • Coconut Pilau Rice £3.95
Additional Ingredients Additional Ingredients
  • All Vegetables £1.50
  • Chicken £2.50
  • Lamb £2.95
  • Prawns £2.50
  • King Prawn £4.50
  • Mussels £4.50
  • Green Salad £4.95

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Spicy Chicken Tikka Wrap £4.65
  • Meat Bengal Style Fried Rice £2.95
    • Meat stir fried with rice and fresh coriander a delicious speciality.
  • Lemon Coriander Rice £2.85
  • Chana Masala £2.85
    • Chickpeas cooked in piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger.
  • Tandoori King Prawn Main £10.95
    • Giant tiger prawns marinated in garam masala and a dozen herbs skewered over charcoal and served with plain rice and medley of sauce.
  • Dansak £5.75
    • Cooked with lentils, spices, green herbs and red pepper, for a hot and sour taste.
  • Pan Fried Sea Bass Starter £4.45
    • Fillet of sea bass coated in mustard seeds and fresh herbs.
  • Dhokla £3.75
  • 41. Udon fried with mixed seafood £8.00
    • stir-fried udon with peeled prawn, squid, shredded green and red bell pepper, shredded onion
  • 23. Sautéed French Beans with Minced Pork and Preserved Vegetables £8.30
    • fried minced pork, diced green beans, Cardamine bean sprouts; fragent spicy flavour
  • 38. Stir-fried noodles with peeled king prawn £7.90
    • stir-fried noodles with peeled king prawn, shredded green and red bell pepper, shredded onion
  • 35. Stir-fried noodles with mixed vegetables £6.90
    • stir-fried noodles with bean sprouts, shredded green and red bell pepper, shredded onion
  • 12. Sautéed shredded pork in spicy & chilli sauce £8.90
    • fried shredded pork, shredded cucumber, shredded black fungus, shredded bamboo shoots; sweet-sour and mild spicy flavour
  • 47. Vegetable fried rice £6.40
    • rice stir fried with diced Chinese cabbage/pak choi, diced cabbage, peas, diced green and red bell pepper
  • 26. Pak Choi Fried with chopped garlic £8.30
    • fried pak choi/Chinese cabbage with chopped garlic
  • 19. Casserole cooked fried Pork with Cabbage £9.50
    • fried cabbage, sliced pork, sliced green and red bell pepper, scallion/spring onion; mild spicy
  • Carrot Cake (GF) (Ve) (V) (VG) £5.65
    • A moist and flavoursome carrot cake, finished with a rich and creamy icing
  • Merlot £17.95
    • 75 cl. Sicily, Italy (ABV 13.5%) Big and bold, this full -bodied wine has a plummy fragrance and classic rich spiced flavours
  • Gluten-Free Peroni Nastro Azzurro (GF) £3.95
    • (bottle opener required) ABV 5.1%. The same crisp and light lager, but without gluten
  • Rose Provence £23.50
    • 75 cl. Provence, France (ABV 13.0%) A classic wine from the south of France. A dry, refreshing, elegant rose
  • Prosecco £23.25
    • 75 cl. Veneto, Italy (ABV 11%) The Italian classic. Apple and fresh cream flavours, our Prosecco is a dry and light fizz with a hint of minerality
  • Vegan Giardiniera (V) (Ve) (VG) £10.70
    • Artichoke, closed cup mushroom, red onion and black olives, with tomato, vegan mozzarella alternative and garlic oil, finished with fresh parsley
  • Marinated Olives (V) (Ve) (GF) £2.50
    • Marinated green olives with garlic cloves and pink peppercorns.
  • Bruschetta Originale ‘PizzaExpress’ (N) (V) £5.50
    • Our dough brushed with garlic butter and topped with chopped fresh tomato, red onion, fresh basil and pesto.
  • Edam Salad N/A
  • Tuna Melt Toastie N/A
  • Chocolate Brownie Bar N/A
  • Lentil & Bacon Soup N/A
  • Apple Cake Slice N/A
  • Five Berry Bowl N/A
  • Pure Pret Still - Lemon & Ginger N/A
  • Banana Cake Slice N/A
  • Tandoori Salmon £14.95
    • Filets of pink salmon matured in a spicy marinade and barbecued in the tandoor
  • Adha Murgh (Served with Steamed Rice) £14.95
    • Chicken breast cooked in a ginger sauce with fresh garlic, onions, garam masala, and garnished with a healthy helping of spring onions and fresh ginger
  • Mango & Chilli Fish £6.95
    • Telapia fish, slightly flavoured with mango chutney and chilli masala before being pan fried
  • Spinach Fried Rice £4.25
    • Steamed rice pan-fried with fresh spinach
  • Keema Naan £3.95
    • Naan bread filled with fresh minced lamb
  • Rogan Josh £9.95
    • Braised in a concentrated broth and finished in a rich tomato gravy
  • Balti £9.95
    • Traditional ‘brummy’ favourite prepared with tomatoes, peppers and fresh spices
  • Tandoori King Prawn Masala £14.95
    • King praws marinated in a mild yoghurt based sauce, then grilled in the tandoor before being cooked in our exclusive recipe of smooth masala sauce
  • San Pellegrino £2.70
    • Choice of Orange or lemon.
  • Asparagus Salmon £9.00
    • Baked salmon with a delicious asparagus and garlic creamy sauce.
  • Piquillo Peppers with Bacalao £9.00
    • Piquillo peppers stuffed with Bacalao (Salt Cod) and potatoes served with saffron aioli.
  • Flatbread £3.80
    • The best Mediterranean flatbread, grilled and served with olive oil and parsley. V.
  • Norte Chico Cabernet Sauvignon, Chilie (Bottle) £17.80
    • Medium-bodied, with the rich blackcurrant fruit typical of cabernet predominating. A great match with red meats and cheeses.
  • Pinchitos Morunos £8.00
    • Andalusian chicken skewers, grilled and served with salad and lemon.
  • Patatas Alioli £5.00
    • Crisp potatoes served with garlic mayonnaise. V.
  • Patatas Bravas £5.00
    • Crisp potatoes served with a tangy tomato sauce. V.
  • Wild mushroom and basil risotto, petite herb salad and basil oil dressing £12.95 v
  • 30oz Shorthorn Porter House Steak for two to share! £32.50
  • Anderson’s Surf & Turf 6oz Sirloin steak, Roast Monkfish wrapped in pancetta and garlic king prawn. £17.50
  • Mushroom & Garlic sauce £1.95
  • Cappuccino £2.50
  • Classical free range chicken fricassee. £14.50
  • Americano £2.10
  • - we can double this up so it’s good fun to share! £30.00
  • Sweet Chilli £1.00
  • The Bloody Double Burger £7.00
    • 2x4oz Burger with Ketchup.
  • New Yorker Mix Meat £7.50
    • Sandwich Salad & Mayo.
  • Sea Food Platter £7.50
    • 5 Calamari, 2 Fish Bites, 3 Scampi.
  • Yogurt Mint £1.00
  • The Triple Deluxe Burger £8.00
    • 3x4oz Burgers with Salad Cheese Caramelised Onions & Ketchup.
  • Tin Roe & Chips £6.00
  • Chilli £1.00
  • Malai Chaat (d) (g) £2.95
    • Slivers of chicken tikka, cooked with chaat masala, tangy tamarind & fresh coriander.
  • Jolpai Chaat (v) (g) £2.75
    • Spicy chickpeas in an appetizing sauce garnished with crunchy Indian pastry bites.
  • Jalfrezi (d) £5.95
    • Marinated dish cooked with capsicum, spring onion & fresh green chillies.
  • Peshwari Naan (g) (d) (n) (e) £2.10
  • Masala (d) (n) £6.95
    • A creamy mild dish, flavoured with almonds pistachio & coconut. Jolpai special - tandoori king prawn, chicken tikka & lamb tikka..
  • Murgh - E - Mughlai (d) £7.95
    • Moghul inspired piquant minced lamb & spicy chicken tikka dish.
  • Fish Special Bhuna (d) £7.95
    • A medium spicy dish, cooked in a thick sauce flavoured with tomatoes (may contain traces of bone).
  • Chicken Shashlik (d) £3.50
    • Marinated chicken with peppers, tomatoes & onions cooked in the tandoori.
  • Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 500ml £4.75
    • Choice of cookie dough, caramel chew chew, half baked, or fudge brownie.
  • Bad Boys £10.75
    • Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, beef meat balls, olives, tandoori chicken, chicken rashers, jalapenos & red onions.
  • Lemon & Blueberry Cake £4.95
    • Deep lemon flavour sponged poked with holes, soaked with lemon soak depostied with a blueberry sauce, topped with vanilla frosting and swirled blueberry sauce.
  • Steak Chips £2.45
    • V.
  • J20 Drinks 275ml £1.95
  • Mr. Bean £6.95
    • Lettuce, tomato & red onions with two deep fried veg patties topped with fried mushrooms smothered with ketchup & chimichurri sauce. V.
  • Blazing Hot £7.75
    • Two smoky sausages with roasted mixed peppers, hot jalapenos, caramelised onions with melted mozzarella cheese, homemade chilli sauce & American mustard.
  • Reservoir Dogs £6.45
    • Smoky sausage with caramelised onions, American mustard, ketchup & melted mozzarella cheese.
  • Malaysian Yellow chicken noodle £4.50
  • Large £1.20/500ml
  • Veggie Rice £3.50
  • Kerala Malabar Veg £5.45
  • Regular £0.85/330ml
  • Veggie Oodles £3.50
  • Crispy Duck Rolls £3.50
  • ChickChick Oodles £3.50
  • Yogurt £0.40
  • Side Salad £2.49
    • Fresh salad with fresh lettuce, red cabbage, onion, tomato, feta cheese, jalapeños served with a wedge of lemon.
  • Capri Sun £1.00
  • Pickles £0.60
  • Doner Burger £5.99
    • Your choice of doner meats, fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle and and our signature burger sauce served in a brioche bun.
  • Melted Nacho Cheese Sauce £0.60
  • Doner Box with Fries & Salad £5.49
    • Your choice of meats, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion and red cabbage with fries.
  • Diet Coke £1.99
  • Caramel And Sea Salt Brownie V
    • All butter Belgian chocolate brownie filled with salted caramel and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Salami & Mozzarella Stonebaked Pizzetta
    • Italian salami with sweet cherry peppers & mozzarella on a stonebaked pizza base.
  • Chocolate And Nero Espresso Brownie V
    • A twist on the classic all butter, Belgian dark chocolate brownie, made with a blend of Nero coffee and topped with a homemade chocolate chunk biscotti with a dark chocolate drizzle.
  • Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Chocolate Bar V
    • Extra dark chocolate bar filled with hazelnut cream and nibbed hazelnuts. A bespoke recipe for Caffè Nero made in the North Eastern region of Italy.
  • Raspberry Yoghurt V, Gf
    • Creamy Greek style bio live yoghurt with the addition of raspberries.
  • Cranberry, Seeds & Oat Muffin V
    • A delicately spiced muffin, made with linseeds, chia seeds and cranberries, topped with pumpkin seeds and oat flakes.
  • Cheese Twist V
    • Pastry twist filled with mature Cheddar, Emmental and Dijon mustard.
  • Chargrilled Chicken & Pesto Panini
    • British chicken with basil pesto, Regato cheese & vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 12" BYO Pizza £10.99
    • 8 slices. At BigJohns we like to give you more choice. Select your pizza base, pizza sauce and top it with your favourite toppings. It's that simple!
  • Donner Burger £2.99
    • BigJohn's Kebab burgers are served with a choice of freshly grilled donners, salad and sauce on a toasted bun. Available with choice of Donner or Chicken meat.
  • Chicken Dippers £3.79
    • 6 chicken breaded dippers.
  • Heinz Squeeze Me BBQ £0.30
    • 4oz tub.
  • Garlic Mayo Dip £0.50
    • 4oz tub.
  • 9" BYO Pizza £5.99
    • Deep pan crust. 6 slices. At BigJohns we like to give you more choice. Select your pizza base, pizza sauce and top it with your favourite toppings. It's that simple!
  • Bottle Water (0.33L) £0.99
  • Big John's Cheese Burger £2.99
    • A delicious layer of beef served with a slice of cheese, fresh leaf lettuce, burger sauce, a slice of tomato, mayonnaise, fresh diced onions and relish all in a toasted bun.
  • Pepsi Max (0.33L) £0.70
  • Slice of Cake £2.50
  • Pepsi (0.33L) £0.70
  • Ferrero Rocher Shake £3.99
  • The Big Crunch Waffle £5.95
    • Crushed crunchie bits with melted chocolate.
  • Golden Crunch Cookie Dough £4.95
    • Topped with delicious crunchy with melted Nutella chocolate.
  • La Hori Sandwich £4.50
    • 3x Sami Kebab omelette, cheese, ketchup and onion, side slice toasted bun.
  • Ferrero Dream Waffle £5.95
    • Crushed Ferrero, nuts & wafer with melted Nutella.
James Dahl Indian

James Dahl Indian

location

Address

The Arcadian 70 Hurst Street, The Arcadian, Birmingham B5 4TD, England

phone

Phone

01216921114

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 17:00 - 23:30 Tuesday 17:00 - 23:30 Wednesday 17:00 - 23:30 Thursday 17:00 - 23:30 Friday 17:00 - 00:00 Saturday 17:00 - 00:00
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Bangladeshi , Gluten Free , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Local cuisine ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups

Location
The Arcadian 70 Hurst Street, The Arcadian, Birmingham B5 4TD, England