Big Momma’s

In Erdington, Birmingham, Big Momma's brings a spirited meeting of Portuguese, Caribbean, African and Asian flavours, all channelled into homely cooking made with care.

The mood is easygoing and welcoming, as suited to family catch‑ups as it is to solo pit stops. Little diners are looked after, and there is always room for a boba tea or something hot to cradle.

Mornings might open with a full English or an American breakfast, while later hours invite grazing on calamari with garlic aioli or chicken wings turned to your preferred heat. As the day unfolds, border‑hopping mains include lasagne verdi layered with beef ragu and silky béchamel, and Greek lamb chops paired with plantain and a fresh Greek salad lead you through.

There are patties to hand, prawn or chicken, and bowls of comfort from Big Momma's pea soup to tom yum soup lifted with prawns, lemongrass and chili. Sweet endings keep pace, from chocolate mousse to a sunny mango mousse.

Here, comfort meets curiosity: familiar plates sit alongside vibrant spice notes, and the welcome is as warm as the food. Go on, give your taste buds a little holiday.