This place is cool to the point of icy. 

One of our colleagues, Ash, has a connection (family or friends) and took us there for dinner.  The decor and table settings are modern and elegant.  The menu has lots of variation, including several fish dishes.

I chose a lamb fillet starter, Mans Ke Shooley, and then Murgh Jalfrezi.  Both were delicious - potent but subtle, with fresh spices, and beautifully presented.  Just to give an idea, the photos below, taken with a Nokia camera phone in low lighting show the jalfrezi and a lamb biryani.  The chicken breast was cooked with fresh spices and then sliced and laid on the jalfrezi sauce.  

Other recommendations include as a starter, the platter for two which includes fish, lamb, chicken and sag paneer delicacies, and the Goan fish curry.   Everyone praised the food , the decor and the atmosphere.

You can see more on their web site: www.lasan.co.uk including a video that gives a much better idea of the quality of the place.

But don't take my word for it - when you're in Birmingham, try it!

Address:  James Street, St Paul's Square, Birmingham B3 1SD

Phone:  0121 212 3664

October 2006