Titash named Best Curry House in Birmingham

Titash in Sheldon was named Birmingham's Best Curry House at the 14th English Curry Awards 2025.

Titash Named Best Curry House in Birmingham at English Curry Awards

At the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on August 11, the 14th English Curry Awards announced winners from across the country. Titash on Coventry Road in Sheldon was named the Best of Birmingham, a top honour for the city’s leading curry house. The family-run restaurant has served customers since 1987, drawing diners from near and far thanks to its location close to Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Owner Jameel Ali highlighted the balti as a staple, noting a chicken balti priced at 9.50 pounds that attracts visitors from other regions.

Beyond Titash, a broad lineup of winners showcased the area’s diverse curry scene. Pushkar on Broad Street won Outstanding Achievement in the Best of Birmingham category, Lavang in Solihull took Curry Restaurant of the Year for the West Midlands, and Chennai Parotta in Soho Road earned Outstanding Achievement in the South Indian Restaurant of the Year. Other honours recognised Charsi Dera, Kabuli, Alamgir, Veg Darbar and a string of street food and takeaway venues, underscoring breadth across formats and cuisines.

The awards illuminate Birmingham’s long standing curry culture, where family-run kitchens sit beside modern restaurants and takeaway spots. Titash’s appeal to diners from hundreds of miles away shows how a strong local brand can draw in a broad audience when price, accessibility and a recognizable dish align. The ceremony and its winners also reflect a wider trend: the curry sector now spans multiple regional styles and service formats, from sit-down dining to street food. Yet awards carry risk; they spotlight winners while many quality operators remain unrecognised, and sustaining momentum depends on consistent service and evolving menus.

Highlights

The city’s curry map continues to evolve as awards spotlight a mix of long-standing families and new entrants.