Why did i watch this when I'm hungry ffs 😂 Thanks for sharing Phil , I think I will try that in September then walk it off down to your bar for a cup of your finest coffee. 🙏👍
Hi Guys - it's DAVID thank you so much for the video and the recognition, missing Phil, Balloon Chaser, Le Pub & Robin Hood so much back in UK now 😭😭😭 Yes your video was great and we had a great chat with Ballon Chaser about the old Balti Triangle in Birmingham - was a regular Friday Night Visit - most restaurants were open until 2PM so a great way to round off a night after R&J's or Snobs in town (other nightclubs were available). The Balti Triangle was based in Sparkbrook around Stoney Lane, Ladypool Road and Highgate Road area. Our Favorite Balti Restaurant was The Royal Al Faisal on Stoney Lane. The Balti dishes were brought straight to the table from the stoves, so were all a black metal 2 handled proper Balti Dish - BALTI = BUCKET translation as per your video - plus on a normal table for 6-8 people you had a KARAK NAAN which was almost as big as the table itself and your tore off pieces of Naan, scooped up the Balti and ate it that way. Chips were NOT on the menu, all the local Balti's just served indian food - you could get different starters to have such as Shish Kebabs and Samosas if you could manage it...If you asked for cutlery you got blank looks - as if you were a posh git from Solihull... A traditional Balti serving dish would be about 10 inches across and 6 inches deep - so portions were quite big!!! Thanks again for a great video - will have to try the Monday Night Special at Robin Hood when next there - also the Steak & Guinness pie was BRILLIANT! I think it was great seeing you 2 making the video together - like a real good comedic duo - maybe modern day Chuckle Brothers (or a version of Hinge & Bracket but not in drag) maybe you could link these to Ballon Chaser's channel as well??? Only thing missing for balance was a traditional Brummie with the Blues Top on...maybe next time!! KRO and as Phil says SOTV!!!
Thanks, David. An absolute pleasure to meet you and your wife while you were in Thailand. You are indeed a very knowledgeable chap, in fact I'd have had a lot less to say about Baltis had I not spoken to you beforehand! The only question in my mind, after acknowledging your expertise, is how in the world you ended up following a third division football team from Small Heath? 😅
Some great memories here. I never went to snobs. It was a bit before my time, but used to work in John Bright Street where it was I believe. Always used to go to the curry houses in West Bromwich and not so much in Birmingham.
In Leicester, also known for its Indian population, the curry of choice would be either the vindaloo for the drunkies, or the chicken tikka masala. The tikka masala is also a British dish originating in Scotland when a maverick Indian added a tin of tomato soup to a curry. I had an Indian meal last year in pattaya and it wasn't a bit like a good old Midlands curry.
Lozells Road. A few bad memories from there. My mum ran a newsagents shop there in the 70s and she got held up at an armed raid. She was never the same after that.
On one of the few occasions I have visited Birmingham I went into a pub near New Street station late in the evening after the work was done and before catching a late train home in London. I stood at the bar having a pint when suddenly, bold as brass, a Brummy with his two sons in tow walked up to me at the bar and grabbed my nuts. That incident has formed my take on the West Midlands ever since. I will tell you the rest of the story when I drop-in at Le Pub.
Great entertaining stuff as usual guys. Now i'm an essexboy and bucket person. Surely a balti should be bubbling with stacks of naan bread and where did those chips come from, no way. Bet Mr. Robin Hood is not a brummie.
Thanks, BB. I heard a rumour that Mr Robin Hood actually lived somewhere in Nottingham. Not sure true, but his curry tasted good, if not entirely authentic!😊
ok lads im a born and bred Brummie the balti triangle has now changed dramatically mainly steak grills and burgers now and desert shops. i had my first Balti in saleems on ladypool road over 40 years ago. Still a few decent places but not as authentic and tbf yours did not look much cop lol looked bland place called Akbars where libertys used to be on Hagley road is probably 1 of the best curries in Brum.great vlog
I went on Saturday to Shababs on Ladypool Road and had a proper Balti with naan bread. FANTASTIC! Highly Recommend the place. Just like it was back in the 80's - apart from the price!!!
Two top CZcamsrs delivering great content with penache and character, what a difference compared to that wannabe chancer Beggin Pattaya, great stuff lads 😊
Why did i watch this when I'm hungry ffs 😂 Thanks for sharing Phil , I think I will try that in September then walk it off down to your bar for a cup of your finest coffee. 🙏👍
I’m hungry right now as well. Could murder that Balti. See you soon.
Hi Guys - it's DAVID thank you so much for the video and the recognition, missing Phil, Balloon Chaser, Le Pub & Robin Hood so much back in UK now 😭😭😭 Yes your video was great and we had a great chat with Ballon Chaser about the old Balti Triangle in Birmingham - was a regular Friday Night Visit - most restaurants were open until 2PM so a great way to round off a night after R&J's or Snobs in town (other nightclubs were available).
The Balti Triangle was based in Sparkbrook around Stoney Lane, Ladypool Road and Highgate Road area. Our Favorite Balti Restaurant was The Royal Al Faisal on Stoney Lane. The Balti dishes were brought straight to the table from the stoves, so were all a black metal 2 handled proper Balti Dish - BALTI = BUCKET translation as per your video - plus on a normal table for 6-8 people you had a KARAK NAAN which was almost as big as the table itself and your tore off pieces of Naan, scooped up the Balti and ate it that way. Chips were NOT on the menu, all the local Balti's just served indian food - you could get different starters to have such as Shish Kebabs and Samosas if you could manage it...If you asked for cutlery you got blank looks - as if you were a posh git from Solihull...
A traditional Balti serving dish would be about 10 inches across and 6 inches deep - so portions were quite big!!!
Thanks again for a great video - will have to try the Monday Night Special at Robin Hood when next there - also the Steak & Guinness pie was BRILLIANT!
I think it was great seeing you 2 making the video together - like a real good comedic duo - maybe modern day Chuckle Brothers (or a version of Hinge & Bracket but not in drag) maybe you could link these to Ballon Chaser's channel as well??? Only thing missing for balance was a traditional Brummie with the Blues Top on...maybe next time!! KRO and as Phil says SOTV!!!
….. Balti and a Blue nose please 😂
Thanks, David. An absolute pleasure to meet you and your wife while you were in Thailand.
You are indeed a very knowledgeable chap, in fact I'd have had a lot less to say about Baltis had I not spoken to you beforehand!
The only question in my mind, after acknowledging your expertise, is how in the world you ended up following a third division football team from Small Heath? 😅
@@balloonchaser Just Lucky I Guess!!!
Sorry for the late reply. I’m enjoying your curry house exploits on Facebook.
Some great memories here. I never went to snobs. It was a bit before my time, but used to work in John Bright Street where it was I believe. Always used to go to the curry houses in West Bromwich and not so much in Birmingham.
You 2 make a good team
Thanks.
In Leicester, also known for its Indian population, the curry of choice would be either the vindaloo for the drunkies, or the chicken tikka masala. The tikka masala is also a British dish originating in Scotland when a maverick Indian added a tin of tomato soup to a curry. I had an Indian meal last year in pattaya and it wasn't a bit like a good old Midlands curry.
Allun. I love a masala. But u disagree, I’ve had some great Indian meals over here.
Good Food Review Mr.Egg and Baloon Chaser. I did stop by The Robin Hood For an amazing steak during my recent visit.
Yes, good food there.
They do serve an excellent steak there. Plus the pies and chilli con carne are my other favourites!
I appreciate the closed caption/translation for the non-British English speaking folks like myself 😅
That’s why it’s there 555
Great video guys.very entertaining 😂.food looked tip top.👍🏼will try next time .regards damon
Yeah, give it a try, Damon. Always good food at Robin Hood!
Not sure if it’s got enough jellied eels in it for you Southerners. 😀😀😀
Thanks guys love that as a proud brummie myself love a balti, best one AZIMS Lozzels road UTV
Lozells Road. A few bad memories from there. My mum ran a newsagents shop there in the 70s and she got held up at an armed raid. She was never the same after that.
@@LePubPattaya Sorry to hear that Phil hope I didn't bring back painful memories to you. All the best Ricardo.
On one of the few occasions I have visited Birmingham I went into a pub near New Street station late in the evening after the work was done and before catching a late train home in London. I stood at the bar having a pint when suddenly, bold as brass, a Brummy with his two sons in tow walked up to me at the bar and grabbed my nuts. That incident has formed my take on the West Midlands ever since. I will tell you the rest of the story when I drop-in at Le Pub.
One of the few people that actually pulls in Birmingham
Quick question. Why go robin hood when there is loads of Indian restaurants at every price point from normal to I dian by nature and the cliffs?
It was the only place I know of selling this particular dish.
Top banter 👍
Super!
Interesting talk about balti, also good portions . Is 349 baht for both or just for each balti? Thanks for the information.
Each Balti
You can`t beat a Chicken and Mushroom balti and Naan Bread from Azim`s on Lozells road, my go to curry house since the early 80`s UTV
I remember that one. It’s still there then.
Good afternoon guys
Hi Kevin. How's it going?
Kev. Always good to share your aura
What's going on with the resolution of the video
The sound was bad so I had to put it through a filter. But the video was the same. Hope it’s ok for you to watch.
Great entertaining stuff as usual guys. Now i'm an essexboy and bucket person. Surely a balti should be bubbling with stacks of naan bread and where did those chips come from, no way. Bet Mr. Robin Hood is not a brummie.
Thanks, BB. I heard a rumour that Mr Robin Hood actually lived somewhere in Nottingham. Not sure true, but his curry tasted good, if not entirely authentic!😊
The chips were not as advertised, but never mind. It was very nice, if a little carb overload.
You just cannot have chips with a balti !!! 😢
They came as a set. You can always leave them.
wow OK i'll have to visit some Monday and try the BALTI ! (subtitles on just in case 😆thanks)
I’m k. Enjoy that.
Balti might be invented in Birmingham but Bradford is and always will be the curry capital of the UK 😂
It’s a great place for a curry, but I’m a Brummie, so Bham rocks.
😄 Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow are all up there for curries but we have been no.1 for 8 years straight 😜
ok lads im a born and bred Brummie the balti triangle has now changed dramatically mainly steak grills and burgers now and desert shops. i had my first Balti in saleems on ladypool road over 40 years ago. Still a few decent places but not as authentic and tbf yours did not look much cop lol looked bland place called Akbars where libertys used to be on Hagley road is probably 1 of the best curries in Brum.great vlog
I used to DJ at Libertys.
For a totally authentic taste, gotta be in the UK, really. Miss those Birmingham curry houses!
I went on Saturday to Shababs on Ladypool Road and had a proper Balti with naan bread. FANTASTIC! Highly Recommend the place. Just like it was back in the 80's - apart from the price!!!
Eric and Eurnie
But which one is which? UTV
He’s got short , fat, hairy legs.
I am about 2½ minutes in, Thank you for describing naan bread.. Now whatthe hell is a Balti
Here we go.
Two top CZcamsrs delivering great content with penache and character, what a difference compared to that wannabe chancer Beggin Pattaya, great stuff lads 😊
Glad you liked it!😊
@@balloonchaser be good to see more of you and Mr. Egg together, you compliment each other’s dry wit 555
@jeffrussell488 Thanks, mate. Must be a Birmingham thing! Phil has a good sense of humour. I mean, he has to, being a West Bromwich Albion supporter!
Cheers Jeff.
Balti is an Indian word Phil for bucket
Thanks for the information.
Could not beat a Shababs on the Ladypool road after the Gary Owen shut at 4 in the 90's
Gary Owen. Oh my. I used to like that place sometimes. But you had to be on your guard there.
I go to Robin Hood for my full English. I’ll have to try the Balti next time.
Breakfast is ok there as well.