Vedique Indian

In the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Vedique Indian maps a confident path between heritage and modernity. Chef Akhil Are leads the kitchen with a contemporary sensibility, blending traditional Aryan flavours with European influences and pairing them with an assured cocktail list. It is a resto bar in spirit: polished yet relaxed, where spice, smoke and conviviality set the tone.

The cooking leans into the tandoor and the streetside bustle of the subcontinent. Think the snap and crunch of poppadoms with chutneys, a Punjabi veg samosa still warm from the fryer, or tandoori chicken and lamb chops carrying that irresistible char. Indo-Chinese favourites bring their own swagger, from chilli chicken to veg Manchurian, while soups range from hot and sour to Punjabi kharode, the comforting paya broth.

For heartier cravings, British favourites receive an Indian touch: korma and jalfrezi sit alongside chef specials such as bhindi masala and slow-cooked lamb curries. There is ceremony in a Hyderabadi dum biryani, solace in plain or garlic naan, and the quiet simplicity of steamed or pulau rice. Even noodles make an appearance, a nod to the kitchen’s playful, border-hopping mood.

Whether you come for sizzles off the grill or a round of cocktails, Vedique Indian rewards curiosity and appetite alike. Take a seat, follow the aromas, and let the evening curry you away.