Ресторан · Birmingham · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 2976 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:03:39
Address: Unit SU744, Upper Mall West, Birmingham B5 4BG, United Kingdom
Southeast Asian street food at the Bullring
Banana Tree at Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central is a buzzy celebration of Southeast Asian street food, drawing on the flavours of Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. The industrial-chic room, with a lively bar, plenty of seating downstairs and up and an outdoor wooden patio, sits right by New Street Station — handy for a meal before or after a day in the city.
What to order
Expect rich curries, smoky stir-fries, zingy noodle bowls and crispy gyoza. Signature dishes include the famous Pad Thai — wok-fried flat rice noodles in tamarind and palm sugar with egg, beansprouts, peanuts, crispy shallots and prawn crackers — alongside Katsu curries and the fragrant Singapore Laksa. Don’t miss the sticky Korean BBQ wings and soft steamed chicken dumplings, and keep an eye out for the all-day 2-for-1 cocktails and mocktails.
Who it’s for
A great choice for a casual lunch, a relaxed dinner with friends or a group get-together, with a varied menu that suits sharing and an easygoing, lively atmosphere. The central location makes it ideal for shoppers and visitors.
The Space
Banana Tree channels a Southeast Asian street market, with warm wood, greenery and pockets of neon setting a lively, informal scene by the Bullring. Seating spreads across split levels around a busy central bar, so the room feels animated wherever you land.
In fair weather the wooden patio adds an easy spot to watch the city go by before or after a shopping trip.
Questions and answers
What kind of food does Banana Tree serve? Southeast Asian street food from Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan.
What should I order? The signature Pad Thai, a Katsu curry or the Singapore Laksa, plus Korean BBQ wings.
What about drinks? There are all-day 2-for-1 cocktails and mocktails.
What’s the atmosphere like? Industrial-chic and lively, with a bar and an outdoor patio.
Is the food halal? Yes — the menu here is fully halal, which makes it one of the easiest big-group picks in the city centre.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–22:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:03:39
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I had an incredible experience! The food was incredibly tasty — full of rich flavours, perfectly seasoned and beautifully presented. Every dish felt fresh and authentic, which made choosing a favourite difficult. The dri…
This was my nephew's birthday celebration. I was very impressed, a very welcoming atmosphere. I always choose something new. The food was wonderful. I love pad thai, because I love spicy. The atmosphere was wonderful. Ex…
We tried the pad thai and the Thai massaman chicken curry, both were incredibly tasty and had a very authentic flavour. The flavours were rich and perfectly balanced, definitely worth trying if you love Thai food! We als…
I sincerely recommend this place to everyone, I tried the sweetcorn fritters and the banana tofu curry. The sweetcorn fritters were without doubt the star of the show! They were incredible, a shame I couldn't have a whol…
I visited Banana Tree at the Bullring for a quick bite before heading home by train. They offer Southeast Asian cuisine with many Thai dishes like curries and pad thai, the interior is fairly comfortable, and there's als…