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Sian Victoria © - Vegan plant based dishes at Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Chinese, Thai & Japanese places to eat in Birmingham

Whether you’re a vegetarian, a full-time vegan foodie or simply fancy indulging at somewhere new to eat. Birmingham city centre harbours a variety of Asian restaurants with extensive menus suited to your every dietary need, in particular a plant-based nutrition requirement.

To help you choose from the many chains and independent Birmingham restaurants in the city. I’ve compiled a list of what I believe are some of the best Asian food places in Birmingham. All the restaurants mentioned are not dedicated plant-based eateries but do have great veggie and vegan-friendly meals that are full of taste and quality.

Warning, at the end of this post there is a video that may make you want to visit one of these places in Birmingham asap for some delicious food and drinks. So, have a read of just some of the Asian restaurants in Birmingham where you can eat either Chinese, Thai, or Japanese food.

Every time I visit somewhere new that I think deserves to be recommended, I’ll add it to this list. So if there are any places you think should be added let me know and they might make it on the list, but only if they get my taste of approval and have great service.

1. Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Sweetcorn cakes & Summer Rolls Vegan starters at Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Sian Victoria © -Tofu Thai Green Curry, Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Tofu Massaman Curry, Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Mango Sorbet & Sticky Rice, Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Lychee iced tea, Rosa's Thai Cafe Birmingham

Serving authentic Thai food directly from the West Midlands with a three-course meal starting from £22, Rosa’s Thai Café is an award-winning eatery that allows you to enjoy traditional Asian cuisine completely plant-based within Birmingham city centre.

Within its vibrant, photograph-worthy urban interior, classic plates such as noodle dishes, Thai curries and stir-fry creations can be enjoyed with vegan substitutions on demand.

A popular lunch spot right in the middle of Birmingham’s business district, this Asian café caters to those who are coeliac also, revealing just how extensive their menu is, assured to satisfy every customer who enters their doors.

Treat yourself to a Thai-inspired cocktail and enjoy a traditional plant-based Thai green curry to hit the spot at the end of a hard day – with this restaurants location it couldn’t be more convenient.

Just to express how amazing the food is, I visited twice in the same week when it first opened and ordered everything vegan on the menu and pretty much didn’t think of anything else but their food until I visited again.

2. Siamais

Sian Victoria © - Vegetable Tempura. Siamais, Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Vegetable Massaman Curry. Siamais, Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Salted Caramel Dessert. Siamais, Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Cocktails, Siamais, Birmingham

Within Birmingham’s notorious Brindleyplace, Siamais serves traditional Thai dishes with a stylish twist. There is a selection of exotic flavours to be enjoyed and hand-crafted authentic cocktails to make your experience everything you could dream it to be.

Whether going for dinner with the family or late-night drinks with the girls, Siamais is a popular choice amongst many searching for sensational Thai flavours.

Numerous tasty vegan dishes are offered on the menu and plates can be altered to suit your plant-based requirements, with a full three-course meal available to be enjoyed at around a reasonable £30. With the ability to enjoy what’s on offer on the à la carte menu or relax with a Cosmopolitan from the weekend bottomless brunch, vegan options aren’t in short supply from this vibrant hotspot in the city centre.

3. Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant

Sian Victoria © - Chung Ying Cantonese Restaurant Birmingham

Serving up award-winning authentic Cantonese dishes since 1981, Chung Ying can be found in the heart of Birmingham’s china town with meals at reasonable prices for the incredible quality of the food you’ll receive.

Loved by Brummie’s since its inception, this recognisable restaurant allows you to enjoy some of the best-loved Chinese food the city can offer – and even better, it’s vegan-friendly.

Using tofu and plant-based substitutes, vegan and vegetarian dishes are plentiful and can be found on their dedicated menu that certainly stands up to the raving reviews it receives.

Indulge in the crispy “duck” and pancakes and vegetarian dumplings within the comforting atmosphere of the family-owned eatery and have an eating experience you will never forget.

4. Wagamama

Sian Victoria © - Wagamama Restaurant Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Edamame with salt, wok-fried greens & fried yasai gyoza, Wagamama

Sian Victoria © - Kare burosu ramen, Wagamama Restaurant Birmingham

Sian Victoria © - Wagamama, vegan katsu curry

Perhaps one of the trendiest Asian restaurants today, Wagamama’s is a high-street staple for some of Japan’s best flavours and recipes. And, even better, they recently introduced an extensive vegan menu that offers not only the classic menu staples in a plant-based format, such as vegan katsu curry and pad thai but also new creations.

When eating from the plant-based menu at Wagamama’s, you certainly cannot taste the difference. With no step down in quality, these vegan dishes allow you to enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine that tastes just as good as the real thing.

Without a doubt, this fan-favourite chain restaurant is a must for any vegans wanting to enjoy the flavours of Japan in the most authentic way possible – offering such a detailed menu with delectable dishes that receive raving reviews from both vegans and meat-eaters, it can’t be missed.

5. Thai Express

Sian Victoria © - Thai Express, Grand Central Birmingham

If you’re looking for some tasty and convenient Asian food to grab while on the go, then Thai Express is the Thai foodie place to visit. Located on the top floor of Grand Central Birmingham opposite Costa and just before you start walking down the passage to get to the Link Bridge to the Bullring, you’ll find fresh authentic flavours to take out or dine in.

Thai Express is leading the way for fast-casual Thai dining and the Canadian franchise brand has a select few locations across the UK offering traditional Pad Thai, green, red, and yellow curry among many more popular dishes.

With tofu, veggies and cashews replacing meat there are a select few options that can be made vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. All noodles are thin or broad rice noodles and vegetarian dishes are made without fish or chicken broth sauce so are plant-based friendly. So, if you’re vegan just be sure to mention that you don’t want eggs added to your meal.

Open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 am – 9:00 pm and at weekends. Thai Express is the perfect place to go when you have lunchtime munchies and to settle the after-work hunger before catching your commute home.

6. Vietnamese Street Kitchen

Sian Victoria © - Vietnamese Street Kitchen

One of the best ways to experience authentic, delicious Vietnamese dishes is to visit this renowned eatery, located conveniently at the Bullring in St Martins Square as well as inside Resorts World Birmingham. The Vietnamese Street Kitchen is a family-owned restaurant treating its customers to the best, classic Asian dishes throughout its inviting dining space.

Escape the chaos of the Bullring and step into the cosy interiors and get ready for a meal that will more than satisfy your cravings. Admire the beautifully coloured lanterns above your head as you scan the extensive menu and see what takes you fancy. The menu is split across ‘street snacks’, ‘big bowls’ and ‘classics’, allowing you to choose whatever suits your appetite and taste buds.

Enjoy a light, traditional spring roll or fried dumpling, sit down to a filling bowl of pho or try a staple dish such as a Bun Bo Hue or Pho Tai. The restaurant makes sure to cater to everyone's tastes, with a fully stocked vegan, halal and gluten-free menu offering mouth-watering, tempting dishes.

Whether you fancy a simple dish or want to try something new, there’s sure to be something on this menu for you. We indulged in two vegan big bowl mains, the ‘Tofu & Mushroms’ consisting of Wok-fried fresh tofu with carrots, snap peas, broccoli and bean sprouts. As well as the ‘Not Chicken Curry’ with plant-based non-chicken pieces, carrots, mushrooms and bean sprouts in a homemade curry sauce.

If you love the look of these plant dishes, I recommend a visit to this buzzing restaurant whenever you're next in the city and have worked up an appetite, to enjoy the best of Vietnamese cuisine.

To conclude

There we have it, some of the best Asian cuisine Birmingham city centre can offer based upon my recommendations and experiences that can be enjoyed by vegans and meat-eaters alike. Whether going for brunch with friends with a few cocktails in hand or seeking a full three-course meal. You’re bound to find something you’ll love from this list where you can enjoy authentic plant-based Asian dishes without sacrificing the flavour.

I’m always seeking to find new and flavourful places to eat in the city. So let me know if there are any amazing restaurants that serve stand-out vegan food and I’ll be sure to visit and add it to my personal recommendations if I love it.

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