Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant(Licensed Restaurant) is a south indian restaurant in Harborne, Birmingham. Rated 4.4 stars from 663 Google reviews. Known for dosas and south indian clarity and staff attentiveness and warmth. Best for family groups and solo dining. Price range: £10–20.
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Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant(Licensed Restaurant)
Across 630 rated reviews, 86% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.4★ |
| Reviews | 663 |
| 1-star share | 6.2% |
| Best for | Breakfast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Food and service was excellent so possitive vibe highly recommend”
“Bit different to your regular curries, fragrant, spicy and some coconut bases.”
“Staff are welcoming and attentive, good prices & fresh environment.”
673 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Vaibhavam delivers South Indian cooking with the clarity of someone who knows the food, backed by warm service and prices that sit comfortably at £10–20.
You want South Indian cooking that tastes like home, with staff who know how to look after a table.
About Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant(Licensed Restaurant)
Rare to find South Indian cooking in Birmingham that actually reads as spicy to an Indian palate, but Vaibhavam in Harborne pitches it exactly there. The Mysore Masala Dosa is the dish people come back for — the dosa itself lands crisp and properly seasoned, with white chutney and sambar on the side that draw comparisons to the real thing. Fish curry, chilli paneer and lamb biryani account for most of the other orders worth knowing about, and portion sizes are generous enough to be a talking point on their own. Staff — Parvathi in particular — are quick and genuinely attentive even when the place fills with large groups at short notice. One practical note before you go: cash only, and there is a cash machine just outside the door.
In the last 90 days, Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant(Licensed Restaurant) has drawn 15 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Dosas and South Indian clarity
Reviewers describe the Mysore Masala Dosa as tasting authentic, with crispy texture and perfect seasoning; one local diner noted 'Dosa was as tasty as in india' after a long drive from London.
Staff attentiveness and warmth
A server named Parvathy is named in three recent reviews for exceptional care; one reviewer wrote 'Parvathy was exceptional and looked after us really well' even with a family of 10 on short notice.
Spice and flavour across the menu
The kitchen delivers fish curry, chilli paneer, lamb biryani, and curries built on coconut bases that reviewers say carry authentic South Indian flavours and are spiced enough for Indian palates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant(Licensed Restaurant)
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne, Birmingham is known for its Mysore Masala Dosa—paper-thin and crispy—alongside fish curry, chilli paneer, and lamb biryani. Reviewers consistently order these dishes and describe them as carrying authentic South Indian flavours built on coconut and spice bases.
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne welcomes families and groups with equal ease. One recent reviewer brought a family of 10 on short notice and noted that orders came out quickly and staff were pleasant and polite throughout.
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne operates on a cash-only basis. There is parking available on the street ramp in front of the restaurant.
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne accepts reservations and recommends them, especially for weekends and larger groups. The restaurant accommodates walk-ins as well.
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne offers vegetarian and vegan options across its menu, alongside all-you-can-eat offerings. The kitchen is experienced in catering to dietary preferences without compromising on flavour.
Vaibhavam South Indian restaurant in Harborne operates in the £10–20 price range, making it accessible for solo diners, families, and groups alike.
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On the Harborne Hot List · ranked October 2026
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