Woodstock Baguettes - Birmingham

Was really excited to try this place because it’s always packed but was disappointed. Got served lukewarm/cold kung pao chicken

A nice little spot in Brum for an authentic Chinese meal. Exceptionally fast service. I had the braised beef brisket, which was very fatty, however that is how its supposed to be served, so keep that in mind if your expecting a more Chinese takeaway kind of deal. They also offered us free rice top ups during our sitting, which was nice.

Sweet pricing tried the spicy fried chicken and it was SO salty, dont know if thats the usual or the cook got a bit heavy handed today, it also wasnt spicy, not by my standards anyway, it just had an interesting numbing sensation that some could call spicy i guess. I mixed it with some leftover chicken sauce i had and found it bearable but man it was salty.

If you’re looking for delicious Chinese cuisine then check out Woodstock Café in the heart of Selly Oak. We ordered Kung pow chicken and you could really taste the vinegar. It wasn’t too overpowering though. It was a good balance of flavours. We also had the basa fish dish full of Szechwan flavours. The fish was perfectly cooked, really meaty and moist. The dish wasn’t too spicy even though there were lots of chillis in the sauce but I experienced a delightful numbing sensation on my lips which I was informed by my fellow diner was from the peppercorns. These two dishes were all we ordered between us (approx £8 each) but each came with a side of stir fried vegetables, fluffy white rice and a tomato and chicken soup. It was a feast! We were told if we ran out of these sides we could ask for more. I was tempted to, but I was too full! I really recommend this café and I will certainly like to return to try the other dishes. You can currently eat in at a small number of tables but the café is mainly for takeaway. The decor inside is simple and no frills, (your food is served in takeaway containers even if you eat in) but you’re not going there for the surroundings or crockery, you’re there for the amazing food and hospitality.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food at this restaurant. For just £12, I enjoyed a meal with 3 meat dishes, unlimited soup, rice, and stir-fried vegetables. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning in the future. Five stars!