Opheem

1. This was the famous Opheem in Birmingham. We managed to get a table for 4 with only a week to go. It was from 17:30 on a Thursday. Exactly, who goes out to eat at 17:30 on a Thursday. We were at the restaurant for over 5 hours. That wasn’t because the service was bad, quite the contrary. It was the experience of a ten course tasting menu and the service and conversation which meant we were there that long. You will see from the pics that the presentation was amazing, you can’t taste it but it was really good. The chefs preparing your courses actually come.out to serve in most cases which was a nice touch. The great man Akhtar himself came out to serve one of the courses, or at least pour the sauce. I have tried to put the pics in order with the menu first so you can match the pic to the dish.

   I have to say it is not cheap and we did have to convince ourselves for some time that we should go. Really glad we did and it was definitely worth it even if it was a big dent in our going out budget.

   Would I go again? For that price I think I would be keen to try a different experience but still very glad we went.

2. Having read a review in a well known UK national Sunday paper, it had taken over 5 months to get a table on a Saturday, such is the popularity of this restaurant. From the phone call 2 days before to confirm the booking through to the snacks at the end of our 5 taster lunch the experience was exquisite. Food, staff, service, drinks, ambience and layout just superb. A first class dining treat with an Asian twist, we were even served one course by the owner and got the opportunity to talk to him about what remains one of our best go to restaurants in Birmingham. Excellent!

3. There are not enough superlatives to describe Opheem. Elegance personified, personable, the food and wine is beyond compare. Every course of the 10 course menu never failed, getting better as we made our way through the journey. Aktar chatted with my wife and I, explaining the concepts and culture of this fabulous restaurant. Without hesitation, we will be returning. Amazing.

4. Absolutely amazing. Really special tasting menu, fantastic presentation, flavours, pacing, service. Beautiful decor and incredible staff. Well deserving of its stars, we had a phenomenal evening, the time just flew by. Loved how we started and ended in the lounge and we were all absolutely stuffed by the end. Perfection!

5. Had a superb meal here for a friend’s 60th birthday. We had the 10 course taster menu. The waiting staff explained every course as it came out, sometimes difficult to hear them though as they mumbled or had a strong accent. They were very attentive but not overly so. A lovely place with lovely food but quite expensive. 6 people, 10 course taster, 2 bottles of wine, 3 gin and tonics, 2 cognacs and around 20 beers, bill was nearly £1700.

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