A family restaurant, three generations deep — and still cooking from Dad’s secret recipes.
Since our father first set up Royal Watan on Pershore Road in 1984, our family has been committed to bringing the flavours of homemade Kashmiri cuisine to Birmingham. Over the past 40 years, we have built a reputation as one of the city’s most beloved Balti restaurants. Staying true to our roots, we use only the freshest, finest ingredients to craft authentic dishes that reflect the heart and soul of Kashmiri culture.
Our commitment to quality and passion for food are at the core of everything we do, and we invite you to experience our dedication in each and every dish served at Royal Watan.
Our father sets up Royal Watan on Pershore Road, bringing homemade Kashmiri cooking to Birmingham — one of the city’s original Balti houses.
Dishes like the Lassawalla Gosht — lamb on the bone with spices brought from Kashmir — are cooked to the family’s recipes, never written down.
Close to the athletes’ village, brothers Imran and Arfan serve their grandmother’s recipes to athletes, officials and coaches.
Arfan and Imran revitalise the family restaurant into a modern dining destination — honouring authentic Kashmiri flavour while embracing innovation.
From the clay tandoor to the iron balti pan, every dish is cooked to the family’s recipes using only the freshest, finest ingredients — in a kitchen proud of its 5-star food hygiene rating.
Three generations of family, and a team who welcome every guest like one of our own.
We take pride in providing food that is 100% halal, sourced and prepared following strict halal guidelines. You can dine with confidence, knowing that we uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
We’re also proud to have received a 5-star food hygiene rating — a testament to our commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customers.
The journey of brothers Arfan and Imran Ditta, and how they revitalised their family curry restaurant — turning a local staple into a modern dining destination while honouring authentic Kashmiri flavours.
Read articleRecognised by The Sun as one of the 12 best Indian restaurants in the UK. One of Birmingham’s original Balti houses, serving dishes crafted from Dad’s Secret Recipes — standing out among 50+ Balti restaurants.
Read articleClose to the athletes’ village on Pershore Road, brothers Imran and Arfan serve their grandmother’s recipes to athletes, officials and coaches — with the Lassawalla Gosht, honouring their late grandmother, a highlight.
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