Aluna

Set within Birmingham’s Mailbox, Aluna wears its pan-Asian heart on its sleeve.

The kitchen roams widely, bringing together the bright, sweet-sour, and umami notes that define the region’s comfort classics and street-food favourites, from graze-and-share small plates to satisfying mains and something sweet to finish.

It is a place made for conviviality. Early bites set the tone: think tiger prawn cookies kissed with coriander and lime, salt and chilli squid with a crisp coat, and dim sum to dip into chilli oil and light soy. Dumplings come pillowy and moreish, whether chicken with a lick of sambal or prawn with oyster and sesame. For a lighter lift, the Heavenly Buddha Bowl piles in texture and colour.

Heartier appetites are well met, too. A crispy duck salad finds its spark in tamarind, while fillet and sirloin steak nod to the grill with fries and broccoli on the side. Throughout, flavours are clean, punchy, and well-balanced, designed to be mixed, matched, and shared across the table.

Whether it is an after-work catch-up or a weekend treat, Aluna keeps things relaxed and sociable, inviting diners to linger and explore. Take a seat, gather your favourites, and let the conversation flow, chopsticks at the ready.