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Hours
Mon
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
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PRICE RANGE
₹1,627.00 – ₹3,253.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Welcome to Janaki. "A pinch of perfection, dash of distinction and a sprinkle of sophistication. The perfect world of Indian cuisine"` Our philosophy is to provide fresh tasting quality food in modern surroundings. Our menu is inspired by the exotic and extraordinary regional tastes and flavours of India, providing exciting flavour and texture combinations. We use two traditional grill styles to prepare our food, the Tandoor (really hot clay oven) and Tava (searing and gridding on a very hot plate). We also cook our dishes in vegetable oil rather than ghee meaning a healthier and lighter curry experience than you would have at many other restaurants. Our highly experienced and dedicated Chef prepares fresh and fragrant food, combining tantalising tastes from bold use of flavours with delectable results. Our menu is complemented by an excel-lent wine list that has been chosen especially to suit India food. Please note that the Restaurant is available for private functions and we also offer our catering service at a venue of your choice.
PRICE RANGE
₹1,627.00 – ₹3,253.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian, Balti
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
323 reviews
Excellent
234
Very good
38
Average
17
Poor
13
Terrible
21
Paul H
Bournemouth31 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
We were visiting the area so decided to give Janaki a try. We were no disappointed. Firstly we were welcomed by the friendly manager and were shown to a lovely table near the window. Really nice ambiance, immaculately clean and fairly busy with families and couples.
The food was fabulous, really fresh good quality dishes, the chicken was melt in the mouth and the prawns plump and tasty. We were impressed with the waiting staff, polite and efficient with just the right amount of enthusiasm which is unusual these days. Compared with our local restaurants we found this restaurant really good value for money. If we ever return to this area we will definitely do it again!
Written 3 July 2022
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SJB1906
33 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
A last minute arrangement and mentioned it was a birthday in the booking. To my surprise we were served complimentary onion bhajees and towards the end of our evening staff surprised us with a small cake and candle! A thoughtful, lovely gesture which made the evening. Our meal was very nice, as usual. Thanks to the staff who served us these unexpected treats.
Written 29 April 2023
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Trevor L
Kings Norton218 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
Took my wife for valentines, little apprehensive as we don’t normally celebrate the day, but never the less the whole experience from start to finish was possibly the best meal and service we have ever experienced.
Upon arrival we were greeted with a big welcome and smile from the host who asked us to choose our seating. Once selected he took my partner seat and eased her into the seat. As we started chatting the host who was the manager gave us both a glass off cold presecco and started chatting to us. After our popadoms and dips came out, we had our starter which was a shared platter. Plenty of selection on the plate as well, our mains and sides came out to a very high standard of presentation. Then the cheeky little pudding which topped off a great night. The whole experience was from start to finish totally awesome.. the attention to detail on the room, tables and food, plus the relaxed atmosphere makes you enjoy any night more. Many thanks.
Written 20 February 2022
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syhof
67 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Me and my partner booked a table here for our trip to Solihull. We were so excited to dine here due to the amazing reviews highlighting how amazing the customer service is here.
Unfortunately we did not experience this. We waited to be seated whilst staff moved around the restaurant.
When we were sat down the waiter asked us for drinks, we ordered and when the drinks arrived we asked if we could please order our food. The server said yes and that he would be back in 2 minutes. 25/30 minutes later, we were still waiting to order our food.
We witnessed another table next to us being seated and offered drinks, and then another waiter went over to the same table and took their food order.
We were unsure why we were still waiting as waiters continued to go to other tables, whilst we tried to get their attention they said they would not be long. When someone finally came we explained we had been waiting over 25 minutes since he said he would come back to us. The waiter laughed this off and asked if WE forgot to order. As though this was not his mistake. We also mentioned the table next to us arrived later and they had been serviced, he explained they had a table booked before us. Which is irrelevant, we were INSIDE in the restaurant before them, we should not have to wait till they had been served just because they were late for their booking. We asked for the bill as we did not want to eat at a place where we did not feel valued and heard excuses why we had not been served instead of a simple “I’m sorry”.
Maybe this “excellent” customer service is only for their regular guests.
The restaurant is not very big so I’m not sure why we weren’t served. Can’t comment on the food quality as we didn’t eat but it was £7.20 or so for one single southern comfort and lemonade.
I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Written 6 September 2020
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Trevor L
Kings Norton218 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
We booked online to celebrate a promotion of a job. We have been here quite a few times and every time nothing has ever been too much trouble for the staff and food knowledge of the brand. Can’t explain how nice the food is matched by great customer focused management and staff.
Written 9 June 2023
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Shadowfield
29 contributions
May 2024 • couples
This has to be the best Indian restaurant in the area.
The food is excellent quality the chicken is the best we have had in any restaurant.
In addition to the food what really makes the restaurant exceptional are the staff.
Linda is always so welcoming and friendly, she is an absolute credit to the restaurant.
T the owner does everything possible to ensure you have a wonderful evening. Over a number of years we have visited numerous Indian restaurants, Janakai definitely stands out above the rest.
Written 8 May 2024
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Janaki Indian Cuisine
Thank you so so much for this lovely review. We are so happy and proud, we try our best :)
Written 9 May 2024
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GGW
Birmingham2 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Have had takeaways from here before they seem to have gone down hill , chicken was tough and had a strange texture. Gentlemen who answered the phone struggled in taking the order correctly and items where missing when we got it all home. Rice was disappointing and ended up have to resort to a packet rice, Very very disappointed as we spent over £30 on this meal.
Written 22 August 2020
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Alan
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
This is the first time I had visited this restaurant, although it is very local to me, I booked a table for 14 people and the staff were very accommodating. I can not fault the food, which was nice and hot and as I say the service was very good.
However, as a designated driver and therefore a non alcohol drinker, I was somewhat disgusted to have to pay £4.50 (yes £4.50) for a pint of Soda and Lime and my partner paid £2.50 for a half pint. I paid 17p for a 2ltr bottle of soda in Aldis and 55p for a bottle of lime.
The view from the party of 14 was of the same opinion, food a very good 9 out of 10, but the cost of drinks has put them off returning. I understand the cost of wine and beer is expected to be a little dearer, but a 10p drink costing £4.50 No!!
Unfortunately I will not frequent this restaurant to sit in, however I will be back for a takeway.
Written 8 January 2020
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Sabina T
1 contribution
May 2024 • friends
Sooo amazing place to have the Indian cuisine. The dumplings were soo juicy and delicious. Our friends like Sahi Dawat .Mixed Grill was also commendable. Mr,Tarun was so good to help all round inside and with all the customers with happy Face.We are sooo happy from the food and the staff.ooo the Beautiful Staff Linda was so amazing so friendly. Thank you all .
Written 20 May 2024
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Alfie G
4 contributions
Sept 2022 • family
This Indian restaurant is a great place to eat with meals ranging from sweet to spicy curries. They also have a range of drinks with their famous kingfisher beer. I would recommend the lovely cheap popadums before your main course as they are accompanied with multiple dips. I would recommend this place.
Written 24 September 2022
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rob591
12 contributions
Aug 2021 • family
Usually use Masala works for takeaway, heard this was better. Awful. 4/5 Popodoms stale, missed 3/4 mint sauces off order, didnt want to come back to redeliver (said next time money off, there wont be a next time), no salad with starters, limited sauce in mains. And all for £43-usually about £25. No idea how got to £43, unless charged for all sauces did not get. Tried the phone call, but they not really interested in sorting tonight. Hope they enjoy the extra £, and the savings on salad and fresh popodoms. Lost my weekly indian order.
Written 23 August 2021
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Keith B
Redditch2 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Just had exemplary service here at Janaki's. Food was brought out promptly and was delicious. The owner is warm and welcoming. Had colourful onion Bhajis today and previously the chicken Jalfrezi was delicious!
Definitely would recommend that you have a lovely Indian meal here soon. The menu is extensive but they also can accommodate special requests.
Written 6 July 2022
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gaynor t
Solihull15 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Visited with my husband on a Saturday and we had not been here for several years. Table was booked for 7:30pm and we arrived promptly. There were only 2 staff serving the entire restaurant and it was apparent the place was understaffed.
We were shown to the table and waiter then had to disappear to help elsewhere, not even shown the menu or asked if we wanted drinks. We did get drinks but it was a 20 min wait before the poor waitress manged to take our order.
To cut a long story short, it was 9:15 before the waiter ( who we chased for a 2nd time) advised us they had not got our order, the waitress came over and apologised and retook our order, we did say they needed to tell the owner they needed more staff.
We couldn’t get a taxi home straight away (we were going to order a takeaway), so accepted the offer of getting our order out quickly. So, after arriving on time, we finally got our starter 2 hrs later.
Food was OK, but I’ve had better, if we had got served on-time we would have gone back but our evening out was a shamble. We did point out to the owner more staff was needed, and it wasn’t the waitress’s fault as she was too busy. We will not go back.
Written 2 February 2020
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DeerUk
85 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
I visited this restaurant with a friend to get a take away, it was quiet with only a few customers, the staff were very helpful on helping us decide and had a friendly and professional approach.
We had drinks while we waited with complimentary poppadoms. The decor is lovely and the food was excellent, really enjoyed it and will return to have a sit down meal when it is business as usual.
Written 17 April 2020
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Raghbir
21 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Visited the restaurant with three other people on Thursday night.
Pro: clean and safe. Following government guidelines.
Cons: chicken tikka starter was plain chicken peices, no flavour. The lamb starter was two minute chops again no spices, flavourless. The main courses again very small portions and very weak flavours. The chicken biryani and the rice tasted sweet.
Expensive, even charged for sauces which accompanied the papadoms. We did complain to the waiter but he wasn't too bothered to take the complaints seriously.
Written 16 October 2020
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314janakii
Hi and thanks for your feedback. It's a shame that you didn't enjoy your food at janaki even though you guys didn't leave anything on the plate. The complaint is made on the spot not after eating everything and then complaint about it and for your information we hardly get any complaints and when we do get one they are genuine one and we deal with ot accordingly. Seems to me that you were looking for cheap meal or even any discount which you didn't get. It's not nice to start threatening that you gonna leave us a bad review, which you did especially this time now when all the small businesses just like ourself who are trying our best to keep going and give our services to our customers. But it's a shame that customers like you who are still looking for excuse to make complaint to get freebies. Regards Janaki's Management
Written 16 October 2020
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