Grameen Khana

Grameen Khana used to be the favourite 2 – 3 years ago, but their service and quality has dropped dramatically!
The King prawn madras used to have 7 king prawns full size, and the last 3 visits over a period of 12 months the king prawns have been tiny as if they were cut. We raised this concern to the waiter and he said they now use 3 King Prawns and cut them in 2 – 3 pieces which creates the look of 6 to 9 prawns, I made him aware that, that is wrong but his response was the price of king prawns has risen hence the cutting into pieces.
I don’t agree with that they are doing, its just wrong!
On a few more occasions, the katlama nan was raw (very raw dough) inside, the waiter had to take back in kitchen to re-​heat, on return he brought back a slightly burnt katlama nan but it was still doughy.
Not impressed with Grameen Khana, they really do have issues and they are not the same as they were 2 – 3 years ago.

The restaurant is the recipient of some awards like «Best Spice Restaurant.» I think that this, somehow, speaks for itself, right? Ok, If you are not convinced by this kind of thing, I’m telling you: the food is indeed very good, even by the very high standards set by other restaurants in the area.
As I only discovered it recently I have only been once, so I haven’t had the opportunity to taste lots of dishes, but the curry I ate was so good, that I find it hard to believe the other food in the restaurant is not at the same level. The menu has a large selection and they will change certain things to suit you. I highly recommend the Shobji Mirchi, which is a mix of vegetables with spicies, garlic and green chilies.
The waiters of are very receptive and helpfull. They dont sell drinks, but you can bring your own without any problem.
I thought the prices were very fair for the level of food. All in, a meal for both myself and my wife was less than £20 and we were fit to burst.
If that’s not enough, there is a waterfall wall. Brilliantly kitsch!

Grameen Khana stands out as a relatively new addition to the Ladypool and let’s face it, if you’re a curry house on the Ladypool Road standing out is an important part of distinguishing yourself from the many curry houses on offer.
Grameen is distincive with it’s brightly lit green livery and super fancy water features, giving it a very modern and luxurious appearance.
Turns out the place is Bangladeshi and so searching for a bit of authenticity I ordered from the fish menu.
After the waiter corrected me on my Bangladeshi pronounciation and warned that this particular dish contained bones, I had the option of going for a more familair choice but stuck to my guns and went with the fish dish, much to the combined admiration and consternation of my fellow diners.
A large TV played on the back wall be it muted and the water feature really was quite a novel touch which did attract our eye whilst waiting for our food.
The fish dish arrived and was tasty and well marinated, working through the bones, I enjoyed the fleshy bits and we all traded dishes to compliment or query each others choices.
What we did notice was that a large Bangladeshi family had take the table at the rear and this was another endorsement of Grameen Khana along with the tasty grub.

One of my favourite places to eat curry is at Grameen Khana on Ladypool Road.
The food is consistently good and they offer a range of Bangladeshi dishes that I haven’t seem in other restaurants. Chot Poti is a great vegetarian starter dish (although you’ll be struggling to eat all of your main course after). It’s a chick pea dish with plenty of chilli and toped with crispy onions and egg. The Desi roast is excellent too; the chicken just falls off the bone.
The selection of main courses is great. The specials offer something a little different Shobji Chicken and the Chicken Sashlick Bhuna are great as is the Grameen Special Chicken Balti. Our favourite lamb dish is the Haleem which is like a stew with really soft slow-​cooked lamb.
You can bring your own drinks and there is an off-​license right next door.
The Décor is contemporary and spotlessly clean. There is an indoor waterfall and a TV that is usually showing a Bollywood film but without sound.
The staff are generally pleasant and efficient. They have a remote control buzzer contraption on the table so you can request service, drinks (non alcoholic) or your bill.

This restaurant i have been many times despite living near dudley its a journey for me, however worth it.
The restaurant is very nicely decorated infact maybe one of the best on ladypool road.
The food in this place is brilliant, having tried majority of there starters there all full of flavour, okay maybe noting special but its always consistent to a high standard.
Main courses are good, i always have the lamb dishes here because there very good.
I never have dessert because hardly any indian restaurants make thier own instead they all buy from a single supplier, which is a shame indian restaurant should put more thought in this.
The service first time i went was rubbish the waiters were quite arrogant, however they got more friendly from the familier face, or maybe because they making more money from me.lol.
Overall the pricing is very reasonable and you can take your own drinks in.

A group of 5 went to celebrate at this restaraunt because we had heard good reviews. The food and surroundings were great, the service was good too but what put me off was that twice my plate was taken away as my last portion of food was not even in my mouth. When i said to the waiter «can you please wait just a moment because i havent finished» he replied «but the next course is ready» I felt rushed and under pressure to eat up although there were plenty tables free and no customers waiting. Its not as if we had been there for hours either, all in all it was about one hour. For this reason alone i will not go there again. There are just as good places. Imrans for example where you never feel under pressure.

My girlfriend and I visited Grameen Khana on Saturday 28^th November after a recommendation from a colleague at work. We went with very high hopes for a superb evening and our expectations were substantially exceeded. Popadoms were promptly served with 4 superb dips including a hot lime pickle. We shared starters of lamb tikka and monkfish kebabs, both of which were cooked to perfection. Linda had Lamb Shank presented on Pumpkin sauce. I love fish and was directed towards Pabda Bhuna. Both were of the very highest quality, enjoyed with pulao rice and a chappati. With two soft drinks each, the bill was still pennies below £30, magnificent value for money. The only downer was the broken yoghurt machine, which precluded the option to have mango lassi. The ambiance was amazing with simplistic but tasteful décor and a background of Asian music from a plasma TV showing Bollywood movies. It wasn’t just a meal, it was a superb experience which Linda and I hope to enjoy on many, many future occasions. The staff are superb, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. what more could anyone ask for?
Roger from Sutton Coldfield

Grameen Khana is a newly opened restaurant in 2008. It is a very elegant place in design and service. It has two floors with a seating capacity of around 60 – 70 seats. There is a bar on the first floor and a lounge area just beside it.
Up stairs has a wide flat screen playing mainly Bollywood film tracks and the seating are nicely arranged for a not so big area there.
To come here I think you will have to book in advance as it can get quite busy but that was probably due to its opening day.
The waiters are also very nice and helpful and smartly dressed to complement a special occasion.