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Our top 5... city centre restaurants

OPUS

Well-crafted modern British fare in buzzing, stylish surrounding. 54 Cornwall Street, Birmingham. 0121 200 2323.

PURNELL'S

Monsieur Michelin denied this place a star in the latest guide - fool! This is brilliant, quirky, delicious cookery. 55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham. 0121 212 9799.

GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN

You will find cheaper burgers, but none as good as the treats here. 113-115 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham.

JACKY'S KITCHEN

Unusual - and often very spicy - north Chinese food at great prices in unfussy surroundings.

Unit 4 Southside, Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham. 0121 666 7187.

CAFE SOYA 2

Cheap but very tasty Oriental food, especially the Vietnamese dishes. Pleasant premises.

Unit 2 The Matrix, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham. 0121 622 3888.

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