Eastern Eye Indian Brasserie Lichfield

Eastern Eye Indian Brasserie Lichfield tells a quietly remarkable story that spices up every single dish.

Abdul Salaman arrived in the United Kingdom with little to no family, working as in the kitchen from the ground up. He found language in spice, and discovered a way to channel exuberance into balance, depth and flavour.

By 1987, he founded Eastern Eye to fuel his passion. Now, it has accumulated accolades from Best Chef in Bangladeshi Cuisine to Guinness Word Records. Finally, now in Lichfield, his journey threads Indian and Bangladeshi traditions into each dish.

On the plate, the kitchen favours clear, confident flavours: the charcoal kiss of the tandoor on chicken tikka, the comforting richness of tikka masala and the slow, savoury intensity of bhuna.

Fragrant biriyani bowls arrive dotted with tender meats; vegetarians find solace in palak paneer and mater paneer, with butter naan, garlic naan and basmati or pilau rice ready to mop up every last drop. Poppadums and mint raita add crisp and cool counterpoints, and a considered kids’ menu keeps family tables at ease.

Come for the craft, stay for the spice-scented conviviality. Book a table and let Eastern Eye turn your evening into a tale told in turmeric and toast.