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Charcoals
The guide was updated:An award-winning, authentic Indian restaurant, which is known by many as one of the best of the genre in the downtown area. The food here is great value for money and includes a wide range of Indian dishes, from biryani to tandoori variations, enhanced by Charcoals' mission to combine the meals with a communal experience.
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- Address: 74 Trongate, Glasgow
- Website: www.charcoals.co.uk
- Phone: +44 141 221 9251
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