If you're hankering after an immersive dining experience, why not try Royal Shalimar - an award-winning, expansive buffet food venue with a glamorous design scheme and huge variety of dishes to try, rooted in Pakistani flavours.
Located in Birmingham, Royal Shalimar really stands out thanks to its size. Self-proclaimed, the largest buffet restaurant in the Midlands, the space has capacity for over 550 diners which is seriously impressive, with a menu that spans over 100 recipes. This buffet really needs to be seen to be believed, but the team share examples of what to expect on the website to get you excited ahead of your visit. For example, starter dishes range from lamb chapli kebab, meat samosa and cod fish pakora, followed by onion rings, potato wedges and fish fingers.
For mains, you can get stuck into the likes of tarka daal, chicken biryani, butter chicken and ashar gosht. But, if that's not your thing, stone baked Italian pizzas, chinese chicken and pasta are on hand, too. There's also plenty of sides, from egg fried rice to mixed vegetables, to pair with your dish.
As for dessert, those with a sweet tooth will be in heaven. A chocolate fountain brings a fun, interactive element to the pudding section, while cakes like Victoria sponge, carrot and chocolate are hard to deny. Ice creams come in flavours like bubblegum, strawberry and mango, and kids will love the strawberry jelly and custard. If you fancy delving into South Asian desserts, the kheer - a creamy rice pudding - sounds wholesome and comforting.
If you're looking for somewhere to host a private dining event, keep Royal Shalimar in mind. The oval suite has capacity for 220 guests, but for a really big bash such as a wedding, the grand hall can cater for up to 850 guests - which sounds incredible.