What to order at Cheeni

Signature dishes
Baby brinjals, Duck breast curry, Roasted cauliflower
CuisineUpscale Indian
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursSun-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 16:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Baby brinjals, Duck breast curry, Roasted cauliflower

Location

Address: 202 Corcoran St Ste 100, Durham, NC 27701

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