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

  • Ice Tea £2.45
  • Damascena Breakfast Meze (V) (S) (Make Me VE/GF) £11.95
    • Crisp falafel balls, choice of dip (see dips), choice of fuul (see fuuls), juz-muz served with 2 flatbreads.
  • Mocha £3.65
  • Damascena Cinnamon Tea £2.20
  • Immunity Booster £3.20
    • Freshly squeezed oranges with rose water.
  • Ijjah Omelette (V) £4.25
    • Oven-baked parsley ijjah omelette served with a flatbread.
  • Damascena Chicken Shawarma Arabiya £7.25
    • Shawarma seasoned chicken, crunchy salad, home-made garlic dressing and pickles all folded up in a flatbread. Served with a side of batata hara potatoes.
  • Balance and Calm £3.20
    • Iced rose water and tamarind juice.
  • Chai Latte £2.70
  • Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomato £3.95
  • Tuna & Sweetcorn £3.95
  • Greek £3.95
    • Feta, tomato, onions, olives
  • English Breakfast Tea £1.70
  • Mocha £2.90
  • Vanilla £3.20
  • Earl Grey £1.70
  • Vegetarian Pasta Small £2.49
  • Mr Singhs 1/4 Pounder - 13oz Soya Burger with Burger relish Salad and Cheese £2.49
  • Burger Meal - Any of the above Burgers with Fries £2.75
  • Latte £1.25
  • Ice Cream Sundae's [Chocolate or Caramel] £1.25
  • Assorted cakes and muffins from £1.75
  • Curly Fries Reg £1.49
  • Large Fries £1.99
  • Hot and Spicy Lamb with Potato Straws £6.75
    • Lamb prepared in a tangy hot and spicy sauce garnished with potato straws.
  • Pathia £5.75
    • A popular dish cooked in a slightly hot sauce producing a hot and sour taste.
  • Shahi Platter for 2 £7.95
    • An appetising range of full flavoured kebabs, including fish, chicken and lamb.
  • Mixed Balti £7.25
  • Chilli Paneer £3.75
  • Plain Rice Steamed £2.30
  • Prawn Bengal Style Fried Rice £2.95
    • Prawn stir fried with rice and fresh coriander a delicious speciality.
  • Chana Masala £2.85
    • Chickpeas cooked in piquant gravy sauce with fresh ginger.
  • Pineapple & Passion Fruit N/A
  • Butternut Squash & Sage Soup N/A
  • Coconut Pot N/A
  • Cream of Chicken Soup N/A
  • Italian Mozzarella & Pesto Toastie N/A
  • Wasabi Popcorn N/A
  • Pret's Christmas Lunch N/A
  • South Indian Tomato & Spice Soup N/A
  • Mediterranean Salad £1.30
    • Chopped cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, mint & lemon dressing.
  • 6 Pieces Grilled Wings Fries Meal £4.99
    • Tender chicken wings grilled to perfection, in a flavour of your choice. Fries and a drink of your choice.
  • KA Fruit Punch £0.90
    • 0.33L can.
  • Festive Feast £17.99
    • Two whole chickens with 2 large fries & 1.5L drink.
  • 10 Pieces Spicy Wings Fries Meal £5.49
    • Fried wings in Superios spicy coating. Fries and a drink of your choice.
  • 20 Pieces Buffalo Wings Rice Meal £11.49
    • Tender pieces of chicken wings dipped in our special buffalo sauce. Rice and a drink of your choice.
  • Gourmet Americana Fries Meal £5.19
    • Grilled fillet burger with lettuce & mayonnaise. Fries and a drink of your choice.
  • 6 Pieces Buffalo Wings Rice Meal £4.99
    • Tender pieces of chicken wings dipped in our special buffalo sauce. Rice and a drink of your choice.
  • Chicken Rezala (d) (n) £6.95
    • Chicken tikka blended with fresh coconut, methi & roasted poppy seeds, garnished with fried onions.
  • Southern Garlic Chicken Chilli Bhuna (d) £6.95
    • Marinated chicken with capsicum, yoghurt, green chilli & garnished with onion rings.
  • Keema Pilau Rice £2.50
  • Aloo Gobi (d) £2.60
  • Scampi & Chips £7.95
    • Served with green peas & salad.
  • Vegetable Biryani (d) (e) £5.50
  • Chicken Chaat Puree (d) (g) £2.95
    • Succulent pieces of chicken spiced up chaat masala. Served with puree bread.
  • Chana Bhaji (chickpeas) (d) £2.60
  • Primitivo, Salento, Italy (Bottle) £18.20
    • A delicate combination of Morello Cherry, sour cherry and prune. Floral and spicy notes follow in a suberbly persistent finish. Excellent with red meats, in particular lamb as well as cheeses.
  • Viña Marro Crianza Rioja, Spain (Bottle) £25.75
    • Lovely, fresh, clean, drinkable Rioja with a touch of spice and smokiness from the oak ageing. A real delight.
  • Higadillos £6.30
    • Pan fried chicken livers in a sherry cream sauce.
  • Sformato di Cavolfiore £7.50
    • Roasted cauliflower flat topped with caramelised pinenuts and crispy kale.
  • Carlotta Catarratto, Sicily, Italy (Bottle) £18.20
    • A medium bodied white with a savoury aromatic nose of almond and floral aromas. Full of peachy and honeyed fruit in the mouth.
  • Parlez-Vous Malbec, France (Bottle) £19.95
    • Red fruit is to the fore, rounded out by ripe brambles and just a hint of liquorice.
  • Tzatziki £3.20
    • A creamy combination of greek yogourt, cucumber, dill and garlic. V.
  • San Miguel (330ml) £3.80
  • Mango & Chilli Fish £6.95
    • Telapia fish, slightly flavoured with mango chutney and chilli masala before being pan fried
  • Chicken Tikka £11.95
    • Tender pieces of marinated chicken breast grilled in the tandoor
  • Tandoori Jingha £7.95
    • King prawns marinated in mace, cardamom, ginger and garlic, then cooked in the tandoor
  • Garlic and Coriander Naan £3.50
  • Aloo Mattar Tikki (V) £5.95
    • Potato cakes filled with asafetida tempered peethi of peas and fresh herbs and spices
  • Subzee Milijuli £6.25
    • Assorted fresh vegetables cooked in a medium strength curry sauce
  • Duck Tikka Biryani £12.95
    • Saffron flavoured basmati rice stir-fried with fresh herbs and spices, served with a medium strength mixed-vegetable curry sauce
  • Spinach Fried Rice £4.25
    • Steamed rice pan-fried with fresh spinach
  • Mix Naan & Chips £9.00
    • Small. Served on a naan with salad.
  • Cherry Coke £1.50
  • Mix Meat & Chips £7.50
  • Mini Fish Sandwich £7.00
    • Served salad with tartar sauce.
  • Sausage & Chips £5.50
  • The Deluxe Burger £6.00
    • 4oz Burger with Salad Cheese Caramelised Onions & Ketchup.
  • Six Piece Meal £12.00
    • 6 piece & 3 cones.
  • Classis Chicken Meat £7.50
    • Sandwich Salad & Chilli.
  • Wrap or Salad (Your choice) £3 - £3.50/with drink
  • Thai Green Chicken & Veg £5.95
  • Large £1.20/500ml
  • Chicken Wings £3.50
  • Thai Red Curry & Rice £5.95
  • Ramen noodle soup - available with chicken, prawns or duck £4.50
  • Sesame Shrimp Toast £3.50
  • Stir-Fry & Veg (Customize your dish) £5.75 - £5.95/with drink
  • Folkingtons Juice £2.49
  • Side Salad £2.49
    • Fresh salad with fresh lettuce, red cabbage, onion, tomato, feta cheese, jalapeños served with a wedge of lemon.
  • Cheesy Fries £2.49
    • French Fries topped with meted nacho cheese sauce
  • Red Bull £2.49
  • Veggie Burger £4.99
    • Crunchy coated mixed vegetable patty, fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle and our signature burger sauce served in a brioche bun.
  • Doner Chips & Cheese £5.49
    • Your choice of doner meats with fries, melted cheese sauce and jalapenos.
  • Nacho Fries £2.99
    • French Fries topped with meted nacho cheese sauce, jalapenos and our flaming seasoning
  • Doner Nachos £4.99
    • Nacho chips with your choice of doner meats, salsa, melted cheese sauce & jalapeños with a dusting of garlic & paprika seasoning.
  • Almond Croissant V
    • A buttery croissant filled with almond paste and sprinkled with flaked almonds.
  • Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Kettle Chips V, Vg
    • Hand cooked crisps seasoned with sea salt & balsamic vinegar.
  • Savoury Protein Mix V
    • A mix of baked and salted black and green soybeans and Fava beans, chilli, lime seasoning puffed chickpeas.
  • Sicilian Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake V
    • Lemon sponge drizzled with white fondant and decorated with lemon peel.
  • Fruit Teacake V, Vg
    • A rich fruit vegan teacake with sultanas, raisins and cranberries. Even more delicious toasted with margarine or butter.
  • Mozzarella & Tomato Panini V
    • Italian mozzarella & vine ripened tomato with basil pesto
  • Vegan Fruit Flapjack V, Vg
    • Sweet oat flapjack enriched with golden raisins, sweet dried fruit and pistachio nuts.
  • Clotted Cream V, Gf
    • Individual pot of Cornish clotted cream. Ideal for spreading on scones.
  • The Rock £7.45
    • Lettuce, tomato & mixed peppers with a choice of meat topped with melted cheddar cheese slice, chilli beef topping grilled pineapple smothered in chipotle sauce.
  • Mughal £9.95
    • Two lamb koftes & three BBQ grilled wings & classic fries smothered in chipotle sauce topped with chilli beef & sliced jalapenos served with salad.
  • Milkshakes £2.95
  • Jalapeno and Cheese £3.95
    • V.
  • Chicken Wrap £3.45
    • Crispy chicken strips with lettuce, mild tangy salsa & mayo.
  • Margarita £3.95
    • The classic 7" mozzarella & tomato base combo.
  • Big Man's Pizza £12.45
    • Thin homemade BBQ base topped with sliced sausages chilli beef, turkey rashers, double pepperoni, BBQ chicken, red onions, jalapenos & deep-fried onion rings.
  • Mad Max £7.95
    • Lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions & gherkins with crisp flour tortilla stuffed with cheddar cheese, chicken rashers, mixed peppers, beef sausages & topped with a choice of meat dressed in our special Big Man's sauce.
  • Lamb Donner Kebab in Naan £4.99
    • Big John’s donner kebabs are freshly grilled to order and served with fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomato and onions on a freshly baked naan.
  • 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.
  • 6" BYO Pizza £3.49
    • Deep pan crust. 4 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!
  • Heinz Squeeze Me BBQ £0.30
    • 4oz tub.
  • Ribena Carton £0.99
  • Chilli Pepper Cheese Nuggets £2.79
    • Jalapeno peppers stuffed with a cream cheese mixture, battered and deep fried to perfection. 8 per portion.
  • Ben & Jerry's £5.49
    • 500 ml.
  • Chilli Dip £0.50
    • 4oz tub.
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