Lasan Restaurant

Name: Lasan Restaurant
Address: 3-4 Dakota Buildings James Street, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B3 1SD
Telephone: 0121 212 3664
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

87 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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Since its launch in 2002, Lasan has firmlyestablished itself as the finest Indian restaurant in the UK, if not the world, courtesy of its numerous awards and international recognition. From national curry awards to facile victories in Gordon Ramsay’s ‘F Word – Best Local restaurant’ on Channel 4’ and the BBC’s ‘Great British Menu’, not to mention our inclusion in The Sunday Times top 100 UK restaurants.

Don’t be surprised if you bump into an A-list celebrity or two, given that our global reputation has enticed many of them to visit Birmingham and see what all the fuss is about!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–22:00
Phone number
0121 212 3664
Website
http://www.lasan.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
3-4 Dakota Buildings James Street, St Paul's Square Birmingham, West Midlands B3 1SD
Area
Birmingham
Parking Details
Public car parks nearby.
Public Transit
Birmingham Snow Hill station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Nav Ratan Lamb£9.95
Tender, marinated lamb cutlet cooked in the tandoor, with a soft gilouti pattie and fresh green chutney. Allergens: Dairy
Assorted Pakoras£5.95
A mouth-watering selection of potato, aubergine, spinach, baby marrow & beetroot fritters. Allergens: Dairy
Chukandar Chicken£7.95
Succulent free-range chicken drumsticks with cucumber & beetroot salad and fresh mint chutney. Allergens: Dairy
Malai Paneer£6.95
Soft paneer cooked in the tandoor, with saffron, green chilli, cardamom & hung yoghurt. Served with red pepper chutney and garlic pickle. Allergens: Dairy
Cochin Scallops£11.95
A light, delicate Cochin dish that makes the palate sing with delight. Seared scallops with cauliflower pakora, kalongi puree, accompanied by creamy mango-infused coconut milk sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc
Rock Oyster Tempura
Sumptuous rock oysters in a light crispy batter served with pickled shallots and a citrus cucumber salad. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Gluten, Egg
- 3 Pcs£8.95
- 6 Pcs£14.50
Mahi Salmon£9.50
Roasted fresh Salmon marinated in a delicious blend of tomato, lime and red pepper, with mint & coriander chutney. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Dairy
Sarson King Prawn£13.50
A popular Lasan classic. Juicy freshwater tandoori king prawns marinated in mustard, turmeric and lemon, served with sweet, tangy grapefruit and pomelo sirka dressing. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard, Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc
Konkan Soft Shell Crab£11.95
Fresh soft-shell crab in a crispy ajwain and Kashmiri chilli batter, with Devonshire crab cake, tomato chutney and sour mango. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Dairy, Egg, Gluten
Lamb Samosa£6.95
Tender, slow-braised yearling lamb in pastry parcels with tamarind chutney. Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Sulphur Dioxide
Sharing Platter£24.95
Heavenly cornucopia of beetroot-infused chicken, succulent lamb cutlets, tender lamb samosas and tempura oysters, served with carrot salad, red pepper & mint chutneys. Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc

Mains

Monkfish Jhol£20.95
Roasted, spiced monkfish with garlic-infused leeks, palak-coated broad beans, served with a Kolkatan Jhol sauce. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Dairy
Allepy Halibut£21.95
A soulful creation originating from the Kerala region so famed for its seafood dishes. Fresh pan-fried halibut with crispy curry leaf and chilli pakora in a delicious allepy sauce. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Gluten
Goat Biryani£19.95
This popular Deccani celebration dish is steeped in history. Layers of tender, slow-stewed goat and lightly-spiced basmati rice are cooked dum-style, and the result is pure bliss! Served with sweet and creamy pineapple raita. Allergens: Dairy, Sulphur Dioxide
Seafood Biryani£19.95
This coastal-born delicacy combines succulent prawns, mussels, white fish, squid, tempura oyster and aromatic basmati rice. Tempered with lentils, mustard seeds, curry leaves and tamarind. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Dairy, Mustard
Guinea Fowl Korma£17.50
A lavish curry from the Uttar Pradesh region. Half a tandoori guinea fowl atop a smooth, cardamom-spiced Lucknowi sauce of creamy yoghurt, bright deghi mirch and fresh coriander. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts / Peanuts
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan£16.95
Slow-braised lamb gently simmered in bone marrow stock with browned onion and spiced with whole garam masala. Allergens: Dairy
Beef Gaal£21.50
Succulent beef cheek with garlic-sautéed cabbage, potato kofta and rich Nihari sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Haleem Mutton Stew£16.50
Hearty slow-cooked Hyderabadi mutton stew with pearl barley, five varieties of lentils, garnished with crisp mutton & pickled shallots. Allergens: Dairy, Sulphur Dioxide
Makhan Chicken£15.95
Tender, marinated chicken tikka slowly simmered in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Nuts / Peanuts
Chicken Kalpasi£14.95
Succulent free-range chicken, pan-seared and slow-simmered in a South Indian curry of roasted garam masala, fresh tomato, mustard seed and curry leaf. Allergens: Mustard
Fenugreek Chicken£14.95
Tender pan-seared free-range chicken with curried spinach and fenugreek. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard
Mysori King Prawns£24.50
Succulent freshwater king prawns cooked in curry leaf-infused coconut milk soured with fresh, green mango. Allergens: Fish / Crustacean / Mollusc, Dairy, Mustard
Sweet Potato Kofta£10.50
Gorgeous roasted sweet potato kofta roundels gently simmered in a sumptuous yoghurt and turmeric sauce. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard
Vegetable Dum Biryani£13.95
A delicious combination of mushrooms, peas, broad beans, cauliflower & cashew nuts in fragrant basmati rice. Allergens: Nuts / Peanuts, Dairy
Sikandari Lamb£22.95
Tender, slow-roasted shank of lamb marinated in a smoky mix of Kashmiri chilli, ground coriander, hung yoghurt and garam masala. Served with dhal makhani and raita. Allergens: Dairy, Sulphur Dioxide

Sides

Potato Varuval£4.95
Savoury baby potatoes tossed in curry leaves, mustard seeds and whole Kashmiri chilli. Allergens: Mustard
Okra£5.50
Fresh delicately-spiced ladies fingers. Allergens: Dairy
Dhal Makhani£5.95
Rich, creamy and delicious black lentil and red kidney beans. Allergens: Dairy
Dhal£4.95
An irresistible blend of roasted moong and masoor lentils. Allergens: Dairy, Mustard
Cauliflower Angara£4.95
Tandoori roasted cauliflower sautéed with nigella-scented onion masala. Allergens: Dairy
Nilgiri Paneer£5.95
Soft tandoori paneer with slow-cooked spinach and fenugreek nilgiri sauce. Allergens: Dairy
Roomali Roti£3.50
Soft handkerchief-thin flatbread. Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Tandoori Roti£2.95
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Naan Bread£2.95
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Garlic & Coriander Naan£3.50
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy
Peshwari Naan£3.95
Delicious sweet bread stuffed with cashew nuts, coconut, raisin and almonds. Allergens: Gluten, Nuts / Peanuts, Dairy
Steamed Pilau£3.75
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with green cardamom and cloves
South Indian Pilau£3.95
Aromatic basmati rice, tempered with lentils, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allergens: Mustard
Mushroom Pilau£4.50
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with mushrooms and caramelised onions

Puddings

Bombay Mess£7.75
Eton mess Lasan-style. Light and airy meringue with fresh mango crème, refreshing raspberry sorbet and textures of coconut & sweet pineapple. Allergens: Nuts / Peanuts, Gluten, Dairy
Sticky Date Pudding£5.95
Spiced date pudding topped with masala sultanas, served with vanilla ice cream and spiced toffee sauce. Allergens: Nuts / Peanuts, Gluten, Dairy, Egg
Chocolate Fondant£6.95
Chocolate fondant with chocolate puffed rice, pistachio crumb, pistachio kulfi and butterscotch tuille. Allergens: Allergens: Nuts / Peanuts, Gluten, Dairy, Egg
Beetroot Halva£6.95
A luscious slice of sweet heaven. Slow-cooked beetroot with caramelized nuts, apple crisps and dreamy pistachio ice cream. Allergens: Nuts / Peanuts, Gluten, Dairy
Ice Cream Selection£4.95
Selection of the day. Allergens: Dairy

Lasan Bar

2-4-1 Cocktails; Sunday – Thursday until 7pm

Lasan Bar
Must be the same cocktail, served at the same time

Lunch Set Menu

Tuesday – Sunday

Lunch Set Menu
Ask for today's menu
- 2 Courses£16.50
- 3 Courses£19.50

Weekend Special Feast

Served Saturday & Sunday 12pm-4pm

Lamb Raan
A stunning centrepiece of a of tender, slow-roasted shoulder of lamb in a fragrant tandoor masala marinade Served with a selection of accompaniments. (Limited availability. The Feast is served and charged in multiples of two people.)
- per person£25.95

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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RAHRAHRAH
London
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb lunch. Food of an excellent quality, professionally served. We had the Valentines for Valentines Lunch which was just perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our favourite Indian restaurant in the country. We visit twice a year when we attend exhibition in NEC. Food & service excellent. Ambience lovely but could use some fabrics or soft furnishings to reduce tinny echoes which can get ear piercing when large groups are in.
TD
TimD
Birmingham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great welcome, outstanding food (as always) and a special mention for what is some of the best service that I (consistently) receive in a Birmingham (or anywhere else for that matter) restaurant. Intimate knowledge of each dish by our server (only sorry I didn’t catch her name), coupled with a delivery that balanced professionalism and good humour is rare/unexpected. It all made for a fabulous meal/experience. Well done Lasan!
PY
PhilipY
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, well presented and delicious. Service exactly as you would want, attentive and there when you need anything.
A
Antonia
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great restaurant, fantastic staff and setting with clever, tasty, sophisticated food in generous portions.
M
Madz
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
1st time here and from the time we arrived to leaving everything was excellent and will definitely visiting again
RC
RavC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went here for a date. It was very nice. Would recommend.
JF
JoeF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really nice food and lovely staff. Very attentive and made you feel welcome. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good Indian meal!
SJ
StcyJyne9
Birmingham
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with very friendly and attentive staff! Delicious food and an interesting cocktail menu!!
RB
RobertB
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always consistently good.
p
peterr
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frear ! I really recommend .
HF
HughF
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lucky to get an early dinner booking at Lasan just after arriving in Birmingham What a find! Very stylish, wonderful food and excellent service - thanks Agnieszka Would go again tonight but it’s fully booked
JB
JustinB
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome. The salmon starter is just amazing. Always come to this restaurant and consistently good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place gole guppa yum!!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
0ur 5th visit to Lasan was a great treat. Service was excellent and food exquisite as always. The menu is always different with some standard staples . We will be back in January
m
mrsbear
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Amazing food! Variety and choice on the menu was excellent
NR
NatashaR
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, amazing flavour. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Decor was classy and was not too expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Warwickshire
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
First class food service and atmosphere highly recommend
F
Farrellius
London
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superbly delicate aromatic flavours within every single component of one of the finest curries I have ever eaten!
JM
JamieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific cocktails (especially the Bandit Queen and Darjeeling take on a G&T), superb food, efficient but unobtrusive service and some great modern jazz (Ornithology et al) at reasonable background listening levels. What's not to like! Would unhesitatingly recommend Lasan.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Extremely high quality food, everything was cooked perfectly and spiced to perfection. Staff very friendly. Manager/owner was a little ‘serious’ when we entered.
T
Tomhgellis
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal all round - great food, lovely service and a beautiful dining room
k
kampai
Birmingham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good for a quiet working lunch and a very quaffable bottle of malbec
S
Sarah
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous evening. Beautiful food. Cocktails were devine. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Will return again.
A
Ahmed
London
94 reviews
vip
3.0
94 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Expensive for what it is and I’m a Londoner!
E
Expat
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arguably the best food in Birmingham
JW
JoeWeaver
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 April 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's been a while since my wife and I went to Lasan. Since then the restaurant has been completely redecorated with a lovely central bar and the overall light and ambience has been greatly enhanced. Also the cuisine has gone back towards traditional Indian dishes, but cooked to a very high standard indeed, rather than previously where Lasan focused more on high end 'fusion' cuisine. I think this has been a great move, as the food has real authenticity while also being absolutely delicious. We had the weekend special feast with a shoulder of lamb centerpiece and it was absolutely phenomenal. The staff are also really friendly and welcoming, and recognised us after quite a long time. There's always a danger in a city like Birmingham that going back to more traditional menu could be risky given how much competition there is in the city from other restaurants - however the food is so good (better than any other place in the city in my opinion), that the risk should pay off. We will for sure be going back again very soon!
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katiey
Birmingham
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 29 March 2019
overall1food1service3ambience3
Sadly, the food was so poor, we left having only eaten our starters. Both our main dishes were bland, under seasoned and uninspiring. Very disappointed. Will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and service and staff was good some of the customers upset me and also the manager upset me. It is a shame because it was going well. The manager could have done something instead of upsetting me and being so arrogant. So sad. I love the restaurant and food and but I am tired of the hostility sort it out and sort people out. You made me very upset when I was very happy for one day in my life. There is enough hatred in this world without all of you hating and picking on me. Disappointed and ashamed of being Asian and being abused by the manager and other customers. Sort it out. If you and the customer had been nice I would have given you a great positive feedback as I am a nice person but you and your customers did not care and made my life hell. One day I wanted to be happy. You have lost a regular customers for your hatred and arrogance.
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Tobiasjudge
Birmingham
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 18 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant service especially for a Monday evening. Restaurant food was supberb - nice decor - pleasantly busy - very enjoyable.
JV
JustinV
Birmingham
71 reviews
vip
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on 17 March 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Interesting restaurant and definitely a high end indian vibe with good service. I think the food is interesting but doesn't always work and the combinations are definitely 'different', not your normal indian so worth trying if you want to experience something a bit different.
l
lounorm
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not your average Indian, this is a superb Indian with a contemporary twist. The food was aromatic and extremely well presented. Will definitely be going again
KP
KatenP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Without fail the best Birmingham has to offer. Consistently the best food, service and wine.
g
gregev
London
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Excellent meal on Christmas eve. Slightly under flavoured Korma was the only minor negative. Other than that, the whole experience of food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Pricing makes it a special occasion only place, but will definitely go again.
HJ
HuwJ
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Indian Food We had lunch at Lasan to celebrate our sons graduation. The food was amazing (especially the salmon and lamb cutlets in the sharing starter). The service was attentive but not intrusive and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. This was Indian fine dining at its best.
PS
PavS
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very good food. Starters were exceptional. Dining room slightly cold.
AC
ACCLDB
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely superb evening. They went out of their way to accommodate our every need (including preparing an alternative dairy and gluten free amuse bouche). Exceptional food and we will definitely be returning very soon.
G
Gastr0nome
Derbyshire
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant, the best Indian meal we have eaten in our lifetime! Service slick but unobtrusive. Food outstanding, such a shame we don’t live closer. Modern Indian at its best.
J
Jessica
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and wine. Sorry they don't do the Lamb Lababdar any more, which I'd cross the country to eat.

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Lasan Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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Area
Birmingham
Hours of Operation
Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–16:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–22:00
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Public car parks nearby.
Public Transit
Birmingham Snow Hill station
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://www.lasan.co.uk/
Phone number
0121 212 3664

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Starters

Nav Ratan Lamb£9.95

Assorted Pakoras£5.95

Chukandar Chicken£7.95

Malai Paneer£6.95

Cochin Scallops£11.95

Rock Oyster Tempura

Mahi Salmon£9.50

Sarson King Prawn£13.50

Konkan Soft Shell Crab£11.95

Lamb Samosa£6.95

Sharing Platter£24.95

Mains

Monkfish Jhol£20.95

Allepy Halibut£21.95

Goat Biryani£19.95

Seafood Biryani£19.95

Guinea Fowl Korma£17.50

Kashmiri Lamb Rogan£16.95

Beef Gaal£21.50

Haleem Mutton Stew£16.50

Makhan Chicken£15.95

Chicken Kalpasi£14.95

Fenugreek Chicken£14.95

Mysori King Prawns£24.50

Sweet Potato Kofta£10.50

Vegetable Dum Biryani£13.95

Sikandari Lamb£22.95

Sides

Potato Varuval£4.95

Okra£5.50

Dhal Makhani£5.95

Dhal£4.95

Cauliflower Angara£4.95

Nilgiri Paneer£5.95

Roomali Roti£3.50

Tandoori Roti£2.95

Naan Bread£2.95

Garlic & Coriander Naan£3.50

Peshwari Naan£3.95

Steamed Pilau£3.75

South Indian Pilau£3.95

Mushroom Pilau£4.50

Puddings

Bombay Mess£7.75

Sticky Date Pudding£5.95

Chocolate Fondant£6.95

Beetroot Halva£6.95

Ice Cream Selection£4.95

Lasan Bar

Lasan Bar

Lunch Set Menu

Lunch Set Menu

Weekend Special Feast

Lamb Raan

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