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Located on Alum Rock Road in Birmingham, DESI DERA has quickly become a beloved spot for those craving authentic Asian cuisine. Frequent visitors rave about the restaurant's friendly atmosphere and exceptional customer service, which makes you feel like part of the family. According to customers like Aki Khan and Sohail Rana, the food here is nothing short of fabulous, highlighting dishes such as mixed grill platters and lamb karahi that stand out for their unique flavors and quality.
Many patrons, including Food Aficionado, commend the restaurant’s diverse menu, noting that each dish, like the Lamb Biryani and Chicken Ginger, offers a distinctive taste unlike any other. The seamless blend of spices and the meticulous preparation make every bite memorable. Moreover, the availability of free parking nearby adds to the convenience of dining here. Customers have noted the reasonable prices for such high-quality meals, making DESI DERA not just a meal, but an experience worth relishing. Overall, this restaurant deserves its accolades and should be on every food lover's list when visiting Birmingham.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great tea selection
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- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
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- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for DESI DERA Alum Rock Road
Review highlights
Based on 651 reviewsDESI DERA Alum Rock Road is widely recognized for delivering authentic Asian cuisine with consistent quality and generous portions. Reviewers commonly highlight the flavorful and well-prepared dishes, particularly their mixed grills, karahi, and kebabs, praising the genuine taste and attention to customer preferences. The restaurant’s welcoming atmosphere is often noted, with staff described as courteous, attentive, and creating a family-like environment that enhances the dining experience. Additionally, customers appreciate the reasonable pricing and added convenience of available parking. Overall, DESI DERA is valued for its combination of excellent service, authentic food, and a comfortable setting, making it a favored choice for both casual diners and families seeking reliable South Asian flavors in Birmingham.
Just visited Desi dera again, after sometime, great food and experience and pricing . Im not sure how they pull it off, but well done guys, fabulous food , geuine authentic asian cuisine.
First of all The customer service was amazing with fantastic staff members, from the servers to the Cook's very welcoming me and my family were welcomed like we were part of their family felt good inside. Now the food we ordered 2 mix grills 2 large fries and chicken ginger and lamb karahi 5 naan's, the mixed grills was so good forgot to take the pictures the chicken ginger was really good and the lamb was just as good if not a little bit better, you go to some restaurants and the gravy is the same in all their meats but here it was different it was just so good. You need to try this place out they have a family section you will feel very comfortable and relaxed. And top it off the Mango Lassi was the half a cherry on top of the cake because the Tea and rasmalai that was a banging combination .
We tried Sheesh kebab karahi and large mix gril platter .The taste was awesome and service was good and the lady was polite who served the food
Amazing Pakistani food. A must try when you're in Birmingham.. Desi Dera surprisingly delivers best on service, quality, quantity and taste.. I had ordered Lamb Biryani (6/10), Lamb Tikka Karahi (9/10) and Mix Grill (9/10) The restaurant has got its own parking to top it off.. Will definitely come back again.
Love the food here. Food not only looked good but was really tasty and was made to additional request I made. Everything was perfect. Malai Boti, Kebabs, Karahi even mint chutney was superb (had a few refills of chutney) Service was very good and staff were very courteous. Price wise it wasn’t very expensive. A few Parking places available right outside and some on street free parking also available.
This is the second time we went to Desi Dera and the food was delicious. The lamb chops and lamb karahi were outstanding. Tried magaj (lamb brains). It wasn't really to my liking but my family loved it. Thank you for a great meal.
Amazing restaurant. Best on Alum rock road. Just had iftaar here and the restaurant was very busy. Manager and waiters had everything under control, will visit again. Very tasty Masala fish really beautifully cooked.
Best mix grill in alum rock! Lamb bhuna is also fantastic. Service is also very good here and having a separate family section is also a bonus.
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- Monday (Today) 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Saturday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 PM - 01:00 AM
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