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Punjabi Charing Cross
- Food served: Mon–Wed & Sat/Sun 4.30pm–midnight; Thu/Fri noon–2.30pm, 4.30pm–midnight.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 12
- Delivery: £1.50
- Private dining: Up to 60 covers
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: traditional Indian
- Capacity: 50
- Largest group: 90
- Open since: 2011
Tell us more about this place.
- Average price:
£5.95 (set lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £10.95 (3 courses)
- House wine: £14.25 per bottle
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
Opening on a site adjacent to the M8 that has been home to several different pubs in recent years, Punjabi Charing Cross has maintained that feel, with dark wood and leather creating a welcoming setting. The menu is safe North Indian cuisine, with starters including pakoras and puris, including a chunky mushroom option on a crisp pancake. Sea bass from the special tandoori starters is a gem, with the gently marinated fish resting on a bed of mashed veg. Mains are divided by popular Punjabi specials and chef specialities, making navigation easy. The lamb on the bone is lean, and the stew-like sauce vibrant with herbs. A sweet-and-sour chicken patia is full of citrus notes and works well with the onion and mushroom-packed chef special rice. The Punjabi brand took over 30 years to expand on its Southside restaurant, and with reasonably priced lunch and pre-theatre deals, should attract sufficient trade on the north side of the river.
- High point: Succulent sea bass
- Low point: Poor location for passing trade
Reviews of Punjabi Charing Cross (157–159 North Street, Glasgow)
- 1. Jodie, Dumbarton – 21 February 2012, 2:14pm
Punjabi Charing CrossReport -
Nice meals and good service. Not quite the best but dont pass this up - there are many around that are dead poor.
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