Around the World in 80 Dishes

An interesting business model – Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai and Italian food available from one buffet for a set price. It’s a fun place with a nice vibe, buzzing and busy but relaxed too. I liked it and if in Birmingham again, will look it up. I agree with an earlier reviewer . . . . come to London!

I visited this resturant in may '11 with my colleagues from work... what a disaster !!! the food was cold and over cooked and was most definetly not worth what we paid for it !! we complained and got a 10 % discount. We will NEVER be going back there again.

Quite good...

good and would come again

Absolutely loved it about 12 of us came up from London for a meeting and to celebrate two colleagues leaving our company we could not make up our mind where and what we wanted to eat. So this was suggested and the food was great! fresh and tasted great too. loved the chilli chicken dish, did not get a chance to try everything but what I did try I loved. My colleagues too had a ball and loved the assortment of food I found the service good and cheerful and polite, nice atmosphere will definitely come there again when next in B'ham!!!

I wish there was a branch in London hint hint

Queen- London

They seem to have gone down hill a little since it was first opened.
They do not seem to have as much variety of food as they used to, and as for the new waitresses they have in their -well, they always seem to be eyeing people up as if they are criminals.

On a plus side though if you happen to strike lucky and go in on a day when they have more variety on the food can be tasty and they do a wide range of desserts to try aswell.
Drinks are also very over-priced, but i suppose that is to be expected for the location.

The interior is excellent though and also has some original quirky features.

If you like quick, cheap food, this is the place for you! Don’t expect much in terms of quality. All of the food is cooked en masse and whilst not bad, I think you would get a lot better from elsewhere. On the up side, you do get to try lots of different things, and I guess that’s what their market is. If your just looking for a fun, informal quick place to grab some grub, then it could be for you.

They are a lawsuit waiting to happen and the reason why we are getting a compensation culture.

A few weeks ago we went to Around the World in 80 Dishes for a friend’s birthday. A friend of a friend left to move her car and when she returned she walked into a clear glass door that had been closed after she left.
The staff chuckled and told her that she was the 5th person to do this. She was disorientated and went straight to the toilet where she was violently sick. When she composed herself she came and sat at the table with us. However, she had a swollen wrist, knee and a huge bump on her forehead. She asked to fill out the accident form, and had to fill in the details herself while a member of staff screwed her face and tapped her wrist behind her. (It wasn’t that pleasant for people trying to eat as we were all then treated like the enemies). We asked for a copy of the accident form and they said they didn’t have a copier and would post one out (3 weeks later still waiting).
She then went to hospital as she was very concussed.
the waitress put her hand in my face when I said that the bill was wrong , They charged us for her seat, even though she hadn’t eaten, accused us of lying when we said that she hadn’t eaten,
They were rude, aggressive and hostile to everyone in our group.

They are a lawsuit waiting to happen and the reason why we are getting a compensation culture.