Ziryab Executive Buffet

Update, April 2024: we had a big family booking. The tables were set up already against the middle and were shown to our table. Most of the people who came had not tried the place and everyone was pleased as there was something for everyone to try and for the kids. Food was good for a buffet couldn't complain. Please note you can only stay for 2 hours, parking is on the side and will have to pay deposit for a group booking. Prices are now £22 adults and £11 for kids. Reasonable cost for the variety of food. No one complained apart from a few dishes not to their liking in taste, but otherwise the venue and staff were fabulous. --------------------- The choice of starters, mains, pasta, Chinese, street food and desserts were well received. Tried a fair few things and they were delicious. Cost was £20 Inc refill soft drinks. Definitely a place to meet up for food with family and friends.

As soon as you enter there is some weird smell initially may be a ventilation issue , The ambience is not that great or clean. Maybe they need to improve. Coming to food I liked it , it was Sunday evening 5pm. Food was fresh, HMC certified hence it was quality meet and 100% halal without any stun. Grilled lamb chops were best, mutton karahi , Nihari , chicken kebabs , chapali kebabs . I could have only starters , no place left for deserts or main course. I tasted chicken biryani, it was tasteless. If you want good starters, then this is the place.

Had taken a group of 10 family members. Have visited this restaurant 6 times in the past 2 years. They have a small range of very good starters and a variety of main dishes. Flavours and quality of food will not make you give you that "wow" feeling, however they are not all terrible either. Safe option to take out family who would like a variety of options. There is FREE limited parking so during busy times you might not find space. £22 per adult.

I had to visit this restaurant for the first time, but I was very impressed by the visit. Everything is beautiful and the cost is quite reasonable. The service here is at a fairly high level, everything is fine with the kitchen. I really liked it here and at any opportunity I will certainly come here again. “thanks.

Samreen the manager has really good customer service and hospitality skills unmatched she looked after us we was a big group. The food was fresh and over 250 dishes to choose from cocked to perfection . Nice friendly staff and very reasonable priced. Excellent experience will be going regularly there when I’m in Birmingham.

A highly recommended buffet option in Birmingham, offering a diverse selection of both desi and non-desi dishes. Complimentary on-site parking is available with ample spaces. The buffet is priced at £22 per person, with children under 5 dining free of charge. A wide variety of traditional Pakistani and Indian cuisines are available, along with BBQ, pasta, and pizzas. During Ramadan, samosas, spring rolls, and pakoras are offered. Biryani, pulao, white rice, chicken fried rice, and approximately a dozen different curries are available, as well as haleem, nihari, and paaye. There are over a dozen dessert options. Traditional tea is included in the price of the buffet. The establishment offers ample seating and restroom facilities.

We went to Ziryab Buffet on a Sunday evening at around 6pm. It wasn’t that busy. We had to wait for 5 mins but got shown to a table. There was a quite variety of cuisines from Italian, to Chinese and Indian. There was different varieties of food. The Peri peri chicken, masala fish was quite dry but most of the curries tasted nice. Everything felt fresh. The stir fry was really nice. There wasn’t much service, as it’s mainly choose your own food. The tables were cleared fairly soon. Can’t comment on staff friendliness. The price was sort of expected for a buffet. Good variety of food and good taste to food. It’s a good place to try, if you never had a buffet. Just note on a busy period, parking can be a pain. I went at a fairly quiet period and struggled to find parking.

Get down to Ziryab whenever you can. There's a car park guy to keep things in check - but if you've ever driven in Alum Rock before you know it's like the Wild West so brace yourself. Great selection of food, lots of meat-free options, lovely breads, desserts... Even unlimited drinks are in the price unlike other buffet places. Loved it. Definitely going back.