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- 4.8Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
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Royal Watan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Kid-friendly
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Gluten-free-friendly
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Good for groups
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Healthy
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)
Vegetarian-friendly
Birmingham
Best Food
Birmingham
Best Ambiance
Birmingham
Best Value
Birmingham
Kid-friendly
Birmingham
Good for groups
Birmingham
Healthy
Birmingham
Neighborhood gem
Birmingham
Vegetarian-friendly
Philip
Birmingham1 review
Dined on April 12, 2025
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Christopher
Birmingham1 review
Dined on April 12, 2025
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Martin
Birmingham1 review
Dined on March 29, 2025
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Royal Watan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0121 471 1713.
Royal Watan is rated 4.7 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
602-604 Pershore Rd, Birmingham, West Midlands B29 7HQ