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What to order at Mughli Charcoal Pit
- Must order
- Charcoal lamb chops; tandoori paneer; finish with kulfi.
- Signature dishes
- Charcoal lamb chops, Tandoori platter
- Editor tip
- Kitchen runs to 00:30 Friday and Saturday; family-lunch crowd from 14:00 Sunday.
CuisinePakistani and North Indian
Price££
Neighborhoodrusholme
HoursMon-Thu 17:30-24:00, Fri 17:30-00:30, Sat 16:30-00:30, Sun 14:30-22:30
Phone01612480900
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Signature dishes: Charcoal lamb chops, Tandoori platter
Must order: Charcoal lamb chops; tandoori paneer; finish with kulfi.
Tip: Kitchen runs to 00:30 Friday and Saturday; family-lunch crowd from 14:00 Sunday.
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Location
Address: 30 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5TQ
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