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Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

# Opheem

Aktar Islam gives Indian technique, smoke, spice, and acidity the discipline of a two-star tasting menu.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.3/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [Indian](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/indian/) , [Progressive](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/progressive/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

Quick answer

**Is Opheem worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.3/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for indian fine dining, birmingham celebrations, spice-led tasting menus.

## About Opheem

Opheem is Birmingham fine dining with no need to borrow anyone else's vocabulary. Aktar Islam's kitchen pulls from Indian regional technique, but the plates are leaner and more architectural than a nostalgia menu: achaari acidity, charred breads, lobster, lamb, and spice blends that arrive with precision rather than volume. The room has the polish of a destination restaurant, yet the best moments still feel rooted in the city's South Asian food culture. Its second star matters because the cooking earned it on its own terms.

## Menu highlights

- **Ten-Course Tasting Menu** £165 *Progressive Indian menu with optional wine or prestige pairing*
- **Aloo Tuk with Tamarind** included *Crisp potato, spice, and sour-sweet chutney in a compact signature bite*
- **Cornish Lobster with Moilee Sauce** included *Shellfish richness cut with coconut, curry leaf, and citrus*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.3/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into indian detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured. — James Chen · 22 May 2026
2. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Opheem feels completely anchored in Jewellery Quarter: the room, pacing, and ten-course tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration. — Priya Sharma · 14 March 2026

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### How far ahead should I book Opheem?

For prime dinner seats, book at least six to eight weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

### Is Opheem best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. Opheem is built as a tasting-menu restaurant, and the spice progression is more coherent across the full menu.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

18:00-22:00

**Wednesday**

18:00-22:00

**Thursday**

18:00-22:00

**Friday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Saturday**

12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 28 June 2026

## Location

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