Spice Inn

Set discreetly on a quiet parade in the leafy Streetly neighbourhood of Sutton Coldfield, Spice Inn is a long-standing Indian restaurant and takeaway with a focus on traditional flavours and a calm, comfortable dining room. It carries a healthy 4.5/5 rating from local diners, who note crisp, well-pressed table linen, genuine value and cooking that delivers the proper aromatic punch you hope for from a neighbourhood curry house.

Biryani is a particular strength, with a fragrant Chicken Biryani among the dishes regulars return for, backed by a broad spread of tandoori starters, balti specials and freshly baked breads. Being unlicensed, it runs on a bring-your-own-bottle basis, which keeps a relaxed feel and suits a sociable group meal nicely. There are plenty of vegetarian choices too, so it works equally well for a sit-down evening in Streetly or a takeaway carried the short distance home. A dependable, unfussy spot for authentic Indian food away from the busier town-centre crowds.