Saleem Bagh - Solihull

The food at Saleem Bagh is fantastic. I have been a loyal customer for the past 18 years and highly recommend this restaurant.

Don't pay attention to the overly dramatic 1-star reviews. I have been dining at Saleem Bagh for more than 20 years, and my recent visit, which was my first since the pandemic, reassured me that the restaurant has stayed true to its roots. It is a traditional, dependable Indian restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, affordable prices, and delicious food. The service was courteous and quick. After a lackluster meal at a trendy Indian restaurant nearby, Saleem Bagh was a pleasant surprise.

As the waiter gave us our menus he asked us to leave a review, so here it is... This is, without exception, THE WORST INDIAN FOOD I HAVE EVER TASTED, and potentially the worst food I've ever eaten at a restaurant. Unfortunately we had arrived in Dorridge to find the well reviewed Chinese restaurant we had intended going to was closed. As options were limited and it was getting late we decided to take a chance on Saleem Bagh, which at the time was virtually empty save for a table for 2 eating in the window. Admittedly several more tables came in after us and we got the impression some were regulars, quite why anyone would patronise here regularly is beyond me! All of the the food was painfully bland and surprisingly devoid of virtually any seasoning, the quality was poor and the curries looked and tasted like they had used tinned soup as a base, adding minimal herbs spices in a very poor attempt to add flavour. We also got the impression some of it was pre prepared well in advance and cooked from frozen. £4 for a pint that wasn't actually a pint of lukewarm flat budget brand cola. Frankly, you could cook better Indian food than this at home, a ready meal from Sainsbury's opposite would've been a better option wild horses would not drag us back!

The food at this restaurant was good, but it was served separately because we were a large group. Unfortunately, the staff was not very friendly and seemed quite rude. They would lean over to grab plates before we were finished with them, making it feel rushed. A welcoming atmosphere is crucial for a positive dining experience, and unfortunately, that was lacking here.

We ordered via just eats, the comms were great the delivery driver was very smart and very smily the food was amazing tasty , well cooked and good portions