# Royal Shalimar, Birmingham — Reviews & Opening Hours > Royal Shalimar — Buffet Restaurant in Birmingham. Rated 3.9/5 from 2,076 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants/royal-shalimar (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Buffet Restaurant ££ # Royal Shalimar 238 Highgate Road, Birmingham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8307844214325156221&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** Royal Shalimar is a buffet restaurant in Birmingham, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 2,076 Google reviews. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Royal Shalimar Royal Shalimar is an Indian buffet restaurant on Highgate Road serving lunch and dinner. The menu includes Pakistani and South Asian dishes alongside vegetarian options, with a children's menu available. Diners can book a table, and the restaurant accommodates groups and families. Live music is performed. The buffet comes with unlimited soft drinks. Lamb chops and haleem feature among the dishes. Some reviewers have noted inconsistency in food quality and service standards. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Royal Shalimar's own website](https://royalshalimar.co.uk/buffet/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🎵 Live music 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Madina Kitchens Ltd next door - Emperors Shisha Lounge Cafe Birmingham next door - ALDI 200m away - Sparkhill Jobcentre 200m away - Subway 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Reviewers praise this buffet for its wide variety of tasty Pakistani and South Asian dishes, including delicious lamb chops and haleem, complemented by unlimited soft drinks at a reasonable price. Other reviews mention the management can be unprofessional and the food can be stale. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Cuisine** Indian **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (2,076 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Destination** Birmingham [More restaurants in Birmingham](https://staycation.co.uk/birmingham/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (2,076 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://royalshalimar.co.uk/buffet/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0121 714 8338](tel:01217148338) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Birmingham **Plus Code** 9C4WF45G+J3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Birmingham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Royal Shalimar serves vegetarian food. ### Does Royal Shalimar have outdoor seating? No, Google does not list outdoor seating. ### Is Royal Shalimar wheelchair accessible? Royal Shalimar has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Royal Shalimar? Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Royal Shalimar? 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