Our story

A tribute to the street food vendor.

Indico is what us locals call home! We pay tribute to street food culture and to the noble vendors who serve every day believing "Atithi Devo Bhava": the Guest is God.

The Indico Mailbox dining room

From the Streets of India to the Heart of Sri Lanka

Our journey began in the vibrant streets of India, inspired by the irresistible aromas, bold spices, and authentic flavors of Indian street food.

From humble beginnings in a small kitchen, our passion grew into a dream: to bring the true taste and spirit of Indian street food to Sri Lanka.

Today, we blend traditional Indian recipes with the fresh, vibrant character of Sri Lankan cuisine, creating food that is full of flavor, warmth, and nostalgia.

From our kitchen to your table — a taste of India, made for Sri Lanka.

Today Indico lives on Level 3 of the Mailbox, with artwork made specially for the room, Bollywood on the walls and a kitchen that cooks the way the roadside does: fresh every day, to order, served as soon as it's ready. Along the way came a cookbook, a spice range and a cocktail list with Spirits of Anarchy. In 2026 the menu took its longest journey yet, from India to Sri Lanka.

Timeline
2016Indico opens in Parkgate, Shirley.
2017Named Best Themed Restaurant in the region.
2018Wins a Halal Restaurant award.
2019Indico Mailbox opens on the canalside, Birmingham.
2021The cookbook, In Delhi, It Pours, and the Indico spice range.
2025New cocktail list with Spirits of Anarchy; a new moustache.
2026From India to Sri Lanka: South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes join the menu.
"Atithi Devo Bhava."

The Guest is God.