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Prana Restaurant is certainly one of Birmingham's best kept secrets! Hard to spot from the outside (next to the prestigious Mailbox and opposite the Alexandra Theatre), it's certainly worth the effort to find. Having said all that however, once having found it, we couldn't believe that we'd driven past it twice without noticing it so perhaps it was just us!

The black and red decor is stylish and sophisticated.  The bar area is modern and welcoming with its well-stocked bar and friendly service.  A good selection of tasty snacks is available in the bar/lounge for those who prefer a more casual drink and bite to eat.

The food in both the bar area and the restaurant is delicious - chef Parvinder Multani has devised an eclectic menu incorporating contemporary, traditional and original ideas which must surely provide something for everyone's taste. From the house of Oberoi, Parvinder has previously cooked for Bill Gates among others.

Prana's Manager, Tarrun Arora heads a first class team who provide excellent service which is attentive without being obtrusive. The restaurant is not the place to go for a quick curry and a pint but if you are looking for excellent food served in attractive surroundings then this is certainly the place to go!

A large choice of award-winning cocktails is available and the selection of wines on offer is unsurpassed.  As for the food, there is a good range of prices and portions are generous - we struggled to eat three courses (but managed somehow!).

Prices for the Starters range from £3.45 for Tomato and Herb Shorba - a tantalizing broth of fresh tomatoes with basil cream served with freshly baked naan croutes to £ 8.25 for plump butterfly prawns flavoured with carom in a spiced yoghurt marinade, served barbequed with hot and fiery red tomato chutney with a tempting choice to suit all tastes and pockets in between.

The extensive choice of Main Courses on offer begins with Chicken Dum Malai Korma, reasonably priced at £ 7.95 through to Lobster Malabari - succulent Canadian Lobsters marinated with mustard and coated with a tomato salsa, served pan grilled over a subtle coconut sauce and aromatic steamed rice for £24.95.  There is a great variety of dishes to choose with most falling in to the £9 - £13 range. Chef Parvinder has also devised the Progressive Main Courses  which are his own creations and combine elements from different styles of cooking. There really is something for everyone, including an ample choice for Vegetarians.

There is also an excellent choice of accompanying salads, raitas, rice, naans and vegetables at an  additional cost.

Now for the Desserts - these range from the traditional Kulfi -  Indian ice cream in mango or pistachio flavour for £2.95 through a choice of both traditional and more unusual sweets to Strawberry and Rasmalai Pyramid for £4.50 which we can heartily recommend, along with a delicious hot Carrot Cake which is not on the usual menu.

The menu also has a good choice of teas and coffees.

Prana Restaurant is well worth a visit and I suggest you make it fairly soon because if there is any justice, a table at Prana should soon become very hard to get when it takes the place it deserves as one of the best restaurants in Birmingham. Prana's own web site can be seen at www.pranarestaurant.co.uk
 

 

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