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West Midlands, Birmingham - Vegan - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Dedicated to ‘modern, plant-focused, relaxed dining’, this recently extended restaurant is set in the heart of an elegant Grade II-listed Victorian shopping arcade. The low-lit space is welcoming and intimate, with an open, illuminated kitchen where you can watch the chefs busy at work; the whole package also includes a new lounge bar and wine table. On offer is a taster of four or six courses (bookended by additional dishes), described by one reader as ‘a very inventive vegan menu, which we as flexitarians enjoyed greatly'. Highlights at inspection included the following: a snack of Jerusalem artichoke crisp with soy ricotta and confit shallot jam; a triumphant dish of carrot (whole and puréed) complemented by yoghurt and harissa; and an accomplished combo of cauliflower, curry and samphire that had such depth of flavour and such balanced spicing ‘it would not have been out of place in any of the best curry houses of the region'. The sweet standout ...

Dedicated to ‘modern, plant-focused, relaxed dining’, this recently extended restaurant is set in the heart of an elegant Grade II-listed Victorian shopping arcade. The low-lit space is welcoming and intimate, with an open, illuminated kitchen where you can watch the chefs busy at work; the whole package also includes a new lounge bar and wine table. On offer is a taster of four or six courses (bookended by additional dishes), described by one reader as ‘a very inventive vegan menu, which we as flexitarians enjoyed greatly'. Highlights at inspection included the following: a snack of Jerusalem artichoke crisp with soy ricotta and confit shallot jam; a triumphant dish of carrot (whole and puréed) complemented by yoghurt and harissa; and an accomplished combo of cauliflower, curry and samphire that had such depth of flavour and such balanced spicing ‘it would not have been out of place in any of the best curry houses of the region'. The sweet standout was a black-sesame cake with kumquat and miso, light yet rich with a zing of citrus. This is impressive plant-based cookery, and fans affirm that 'you certainly don’t miss the meat or fish’. Service is ‘attentive, engaging and knowledgeable’, while the short wine list touts an interesting selection of predominantly low-intervention labels, with an excellent choice by the glass (wine flights are also offered for each menu).

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VENUE DETAILS

30 Great Western Arcade, Colmore Row
Birmingham
West Midlands
B2 5HUGB

0121 236 2313

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Family friendly, Credit card required, Pre-payment required

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