Birmingham is a city rich with culinary heritage. It's the home of the Balti and the mighty pork scratching. But much of its native food lies outside of the city centre. Nowadays the heart of the region sees a wide range of restaurants boasting cuisine from across the world.
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00:00 Starting with the brindley place in the city's west side district, this little
00:08 haven just off Broad Street is home to around 20 restaurants. It includes the
00:13 likes of popular high street chains such as the Slug and Lettuce, Wagamama,
00:18 All Bar One and Turtle Bay, as well as a few more upmarket experiences. It's also
00:25 home to Rudy's, a new and upcoming pizzeria that has been spreading rapidly
00:29 over recent years. Brindley Place is a great option for those wanting to line
00:34 their stomachs before a night out on the town in Broad Street, but with all its
00:38 bars, offers a great night out on its own.
00:43 Another great option is of course the Chinese Quarter. There are over 40
00:52 restaurants in the area with cuisines spanning all across the Asian continent.
00:57 A few of the many worth mentioning would be the hidden gem Peach Garden, all you
01:02 can eat Ming Moon and Cheung Ying, who won the award for the best dumplings in
01:07 2022. The Chinese Quarter is a bustling area of the city that has huge
01:13 celebrations every year for the Lunar New Year. It's also home to the Hippodrome
01:18 and adjacent to the Guy Village, meaning it's a great option for those looking
01:23 for a decent meal before a great show or night out. And without question the areas
01:35 surrounding Cathedral Square, such as Temple Row and Cornwall Row, offer some
01:39 extraordinary culinary gems. Offering some class and distinction, it's home to
01:45 some of the finest restaurants the city has to offer both old and new. To give
01:49 mention to a couple of these newcomers, the Arel Bar, which offers what is
01:53 arguably the most mesmerizing views of Birmingham than any public venue has to
01:58 offer, as well as exquisite food. Another more recent newcomer is of course Six
02:03 Boy Nicos, offering a creative dining experience that changes every six weeks.
02:09 It also has well entrenched establishments such as Adams, Purnells,
02:14 Opus and the Ivy. It's just a stone's throw away from the High Street, offering
02:19 a sense of luxury and sophistication, as well as some gorgeous food. This guide is
02:26 for the heart of the city centre, but it would be a sin not to mention a few
02:30 places that put Birmingham on the culinary map. Herbert's Yard in Lungbridge
02:35 needs to be mentioned, owned by Digbeth Dining Club, who are legends in the
02:40 street food scene. The Balty Triangle also holds significance beyond many
02:44 other places when it comes to Birmingham's culinary heritage, home of
02:48 the famous Birmingham Balty, south of Birmingham along the Lydiepool Road.
02:52 When it comes to food, the United Kingdom's second city truly proves
02:58 itself to be second to none.
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