I grew up in Aston, North Birmingham. My parents were humble, hard-working immigrants from Bangladesh. I remember working for my Dad in his restaurant, aged 16, and being proudly introduced to a regular customer with “This is my Son. It is his duty and pleasure to serve you.” ...
However, Manchester’s rival to the title of ‘England’s second city’, Birmingham, has certainly beaten it in this particular edition of the guide as chef patron Aktar Islam’s Indian fine dining restaurant Opheem became the first restaurant in the Brum to recieve two Michelin Stars. Gymka...