Jiyaan - Birmingham

It was convenient to have the restaurant located within the Ramada Hotel. The meal and drinks for 4 adults cost less than £80, offering good value. The menu was... read more It was convenient to have the restaurant located within the Ramada Hotel. The meal and drinks for 4 adults cost less than £80, offering good value. The menu was reasonable and similar to most Indian restaurants on the High Street. The food was well-cooked and full of flavor.

Our reservation was not found and we had to wait an hour for a table even though there were empty ones available. The staff made weak excuses about the booking... read more Our reservation was not found and we had to wait an hour for a table even though there were empty ones available. The staff made weak excuses about the booking mishap and offered no compensation. The food was mediocre, with the lamb chop starter only consisting of one chop. Overall, we were unimpressed with the amateur service.

My daughter and I had a pleasant time during our visit to the restaurant, but we were a bit let down to find out that it only offered a special festive menu, wh... read more My daughter and I had a pleasant time during our visit to the restaurant, but we were a bit let down to find out that it only offered a special festive menu, which we were not aware of. The food was delicious, but we would have been happier to have some traditional Indian dishes. Despite this, we would definitely consider dining there again.

Third visit, went with some friends this time who really enjoyed the food. We all had a Biryani, one veggie, two Lamb and one chicken. The Lamb was good, but co... read more Third visit, went with some friends this time who really enjoyed the food. We all had a Biryani, one veggie, two Lamb and one chicken. The Lamb was good, but could have done with a bit more meat. The Chicken Veggie were really good dishes. Pleasant service, Spice level just right.

I visited the restaurant whilst on a business trip after seeking out an Indian restaurant on Google with good reviews for an evening meal. I'm not local to Soli... read more I visited the restaurant whilst on a business trip after seeking out an Indian restaurant on Google with good reviews for an evening meal. I'm not local to Solihull and google maps struggled to direct me to the location by foot, however when did find it, the welcome, service, food and wine were all excellent. The tables/chairs etc were also dressed very nicely. The service by waitresses and management was just the perfect amount of attentive and it was refreshing to be waited on by staff who didn't look miserable or sour faced (as you so often find in a lot of places! The courteousness and sweet nature of the staff really stood out and I think this goes a long way in whether customers are likely to return or not. The cuisine was of a very high class standard not only presentation wise but the flavours or the dishes I had were like no other Indian meal (or takeaway! I have tried before. For the food quality and service, I think the menu was well priced. I will definitely be recommending the restaurant to any fiends/family/colleagues who visit the area in future.