Must Try Food Hotspots in Selly Oak

Moving into a new city can be daunting when surrounded by shops and food places you may not know anything about. Or maybe you want to know the best place to eat while living near university. We’ve got you covered, with the list of our personal favourite places to eat around Selly Oak.

 

Paprika Grill

This Middle Eastern restaurant goes above and beyond with its carefully cooked saffron-infused rice and beautiful cuts of meat on skewers. Paprika Grill provides a traditional taste with a large variety that you simply can’t get elsewhere in Selly oak.

 

Yakinori

Over the past years in the UK, there has been a surge in the popularity of Japanese food and culture, with 1 in 5 adults living in the UK actively enjoy sushi and Japanese-style foods. Yakinori does it better than anywhere else with its wide range of food that’s cooked to perfection, making this place a must-try for residents of Selly Oak.

Nando’s

Based in South Africa, this restaurant became a staple food hot spot around the UK with its unique flame-grilled chicken that guarantees to provide that fiery satisfaction while still being delicious. Nando’s gives off an exotic feel as soon as you are welcomed at the door, making it a top pick for anyone living in Selly Oak.

 

COCOBAB

Within close proximity to Paprika Grill and the Dolphin Fish Bar, this Korean restaurant is quickly becoming a favourite among the community with its unique, yet familiar foods that will sure to appeal to all. While this Cocobab may be newer than most on this list, it is sure to stay with put with its fantastic foods that locals can’t get enough of.  

 

 

Ciao Bella

Looking for something sweet? Look no further, as this authentic Italian dessert shop has you covered and much more. Ciao Bella provides a range of desserts including; cakes, milkshakes, waffles, cookie dough, gelato and much more. This dessert shop is located in the heart of Selly Oak: making it the perfect spot for students looking for a treat.

 

 

Dolphin Fish Bar 

No place in the UK is complete without a fish and chip shop, and the Dolphin Fish Bar is definitely one of the best. With their beautifully cooked fish and quality chips, it's sure to be an experience for anyone trying their food for the first time. Not surprisingly, this food place has been incredibly popular for many years with their top-notch food at reasonable prices, becoming a weekly tradition for anyone in Selly Oak.

 

Choose Unihousing For Your Student Accommodation

Here at Unihousing, we have some of the best properties all around Selly Oak with varying prices and sizes depending on whether you want solo or shared living.

Unihousing is a student accommodation provider near the University of Birmingham, operating since 1984. All of our accommodation in Selly Oak is owned by us, so we can respond quickly to any requests using our qualified team of tradesmen. Our property office is located on Bristol Road, only a short walk away from all of our accommodation. This means we can deal directly with our tenants.

Unhousing was selected as the Number 1 Student Letting Agent in Birmingham by the UK's biggest fresher community, Unifresher.

 

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