It’s about to get all kinds of mouth-watering up in here!

When it comes to incredible food in Birmingham, we really are spoilt for choice – and we love the fact that you can eat your way around the world without ever having to leave dear old Brum.

To inspire you to get out there and support as many independents as possible during these difficult times – eating some incredible dishes and rediscovering your city in the process – we’ve compiled this glorious list of our top picks of THE most mouth-watering dishes you can eat in Birmingham. See this as your go-to guide to 50 of the most amazing dishes you can possibly devour across the city, and start ticking them off one by one.

If you’d like to enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull, all for just £1.99 a month – download the Independent Birmingham App hereThe IB App features a brilliant database of over 170 independents for you to discover and support – with more added all the time!

And if you need even more inspiration, check out our guide to 50 Mouth-Watering Dishes You NEED To Eat (Part 2), here.

HotHead Burger – BoneHead

Photo: Jake’s Food Bible

IB Deal: 10% off the bill.

Tasting Menu – Carters Of Moseley

IB Deal: A Complimentary Glass Of Gusbourne English Sparkling Wine Upon Arrival + 10% Off Your Drinks Bill On The Day (See IB Website For Essential Booking Info)

Brisket Chilli Tacos – Low ‘N’ Slow 

Grande Marinara Pizza – Baked In Brick

IB Deal: 15% off the bill.

Bacon Cheese Burger – The Original Patty Men

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Cronuts – Medicine Bakery + Gallery

IB Deal: 10% off takeaway baked goods

Meat And Cheese Board – Arch 13

IB Deal: 10% off all food + cheese and wine flights

Double Decker Twice Baked Pain Au Chocolat – The Early Bird Bakery

IB Deal: 10% off the bill.

Crispy Chicken – Buddha Belly

Photo: Patty Master

Tasting Menu – Opheem

IB Deal: Your choice of a FREE glass of English sparkling wine, a super chilled dry martini, or a non-alcoholic mixed drink when dining on the 5 or 10-course tasting menu (Wednesdays and Thursdays only – see IB profile for essential booking info).

Twice Cooked Pork Gaifan – Yikouchi

Bacon Biscoff Burger – Stripclub Streetfood

Photo: (IG: @theburgerreviews)

IB Deal: 15% off the bill

Braised Beef Shin, Chilli & Black Vinegar, Shiitake Mushroom And Cured Egg Yolk Bao – Tiger Bites Pig

Photo: The Fat Foodie UK

IB Deal: 10% off the bill when you spend over £10 (Sunday – Thursday).

Pappardelle, Beef Shin Ragu, 24 Month Old Parmigiano Reggiano – Tropea

Tasting Menu – 670Grams

IB App Deal: 10% off your drinks bill on the day

The Cinnabuffin – Pause

IB Deal: The Cinnabundle (a flat white/Americano + original Cinnabuffin) for just £5

Beignets – Chancer’s Cafe

IB Deal: buy 2 bags of Sweetmeat Inc. fudge and get a third half price (collection at next door Chancer’s Cafe)

The Sushi Ship – Sushi Passion

IB Deal: 10% off the bill (Monday – Thursday) or a FREE glass of Classic Sake with your meal (Friday – Sunday)

Sandos – GupShup

Pork Carnitas Tacos – Tierra

IB Deal: A FREE Margarita Or Agua Fresca When You Spend £15 Or More (Sunday – Thursday)

 The Cherry Blossom – The Milkcake Man

Photo: @brumyum

IB Deal: 10% off the bill

Build-Your-Own Gelato Ice Lolly – LA-POP

Photo: IG: @tomxpreece.photos

IB Deal: 10% off the bill (takeaway only, when purchased at the venue)

Dim Sum – Chung Ying Cantonese

Photo: Hoot Hospitality

IB Deal: 20% off the bill (Monday – Thursday)

Eclairs – Silver Tree Bakery

IB Deal: Any hot drink and pastry/bun for just £4.50 (Wednesday – Friday) + 10% off the bill (Saturday – Sunday)

Skillet – Chapter

Photo: @emmavictoriastokes

IB Deal: 10% off the bill (excluding the tasting menu)

Wings – The Plough

IB Deal: 10% off food.

Pastrami Bagel – Saint Kitchen

IB Deal: 50% off a side or salad when you purchase any bagel (Monday – Friday)

Triple Roast – Peach Garden

Photo: IG:@lebistromoore

Eggy Crumpets – Wayland’s Yard

Photo: Jake’s Food Bible

IB Deal: 10% off the bill.

Cinnamon Buns – Bakery at Hampton Manor

IB Deal: a FREE coffee when you spend £10 or more

Hungry Ha Noi Platter – Vietnamese Street Kitchen

Loaded Masala Fries – The Indian Streatery

Photo: IG: @bababouttown

IB Deal: 10% off the bill or 2 Cocktails For £9.

Hearty Veggie Breakfast – Cherry Reds

Photo: IG:@zamaniegostudio

IB Deal: A FREE pint of cask ale, lager, cider or draught soft drink with your main meal

Chicken Tikka – Zindiya

IB Deal: 20% off the bill (Tuesday – Thursday).

Seasonal Set Menu – Craft

IB Deal: 20% off the 4-course and 5-course set menu.

Tasting Menu – Adam’s

IB Deal: 10% off the tasting menu ( Tuesday – Thursday)

Tasting Menu – Harborne Kitchen

IB Deal: 20% off the Tasting Menu (Wednesday only, saving £19) + a FREE glass of English sparkling wine when you order the Tasting Menu (Thursday dinner, Friday lunch and Saturday lunch)

Special Grill – Al Bader Restaurant

Tacos – A La Mexicana

Photo: Bite Your Brum

Nutty Salted Caramel Locoshake – Eis Cafe

Bibimbap – Topokki

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Full English – Yorks Cafe

Photo: (IG:@alex_tz78)

The Pyramid Bowl – Cleopatra’s Kitchen

IB Deal: 10% off the bill

Southern Fried Chicken and Macaroni Cheese – Qbox

Scotch Egg – Purecraft Bar And Kitchen

IB Deal: 10% off the bill (Sunday – Thursday)

Tokatsu pork hock and Laksa curry soup with rice noodles – Formosa Izakaya

Sunday Roast – Upstairs

Nasi Bali – The Java Laksa Co.

IB Deal: 15% off food at select traders at Tin Tin Food Court

Wow! That was one tasty article. Now all that’s left for you to do is get out there and eat your way through the very best of Birmingham. We apologise to your waistlines and wallets in advance.

Napkins at the ready!

Download the Independent Birmingham App now and enjoy up to 25% off (alongside exclusive 2-for-1 offers, freebies, and more) at over 170 of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull – all for just £1.99 a month!

Download the IB App here.

The IB App features a list of over 170 terrific independents across Birmingham and Solihull for you to discover and support (with more added all the time), alongside an interactive map, filters (so you can filter by category, day, and area) and a Wish List so you can create your very own bespoke ‘to visit’ list. IB Membership is just £1.99 a month and it helps to keep this vital platform alive and allows us to keep doing what we do best – supporting Brum’s marvellous independents, and shining a light on our wonderful city.