Charcoals (Merchant City, Glasgow) 2022 : Review

The Visit

I visited Charcoals loads many years ago, and due to life getting in the way and also owning a car that stopped.

Where Charcoals used to the, the main one it was always very difficult to park plus driving in town is crazy.

I noticed recently that it had now moved to what was Charcoals Cafe and had to take a visit.

The Food

I had a nosy at the menu before visiting, and knew what I wanted to order.

Allo Tikki £3.95
An Indian street food made with mashed potatoes, peas and onions.

I wanted to try something completely different to what I normally order, and this caught my attention.

On arrival this looked very nice, and smelt really good….so now it was time to taste.

This was very tasty, it had the perfect slight crunch to it followed by a great flavour.

I would easily have this again, and the best part it was light and I knew I had space for my main.

My Rating :

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Kofta Curry £12.95
Kofta is a family meat ball dishes famous in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Tonight I opted for the Kofta Curry and some rice rather than naan etc

I had not had Kofta Curry for a long time so I was looking forward to this.

On arrival I was hit with an amazing smell, and it looked so so good!

I plated up and tasted.

WOW! this had a lovey flavour, the sauce was really nice and i loved the flavour. The meat balls were very tender, and packed a great flavour and all of it combines just created a really amazing and mega moreish dish.

I am not just saying this, but I enjoyed every single bite!

My Rating:

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Mango lassi

A must for me when I visit and Indian restaurant!

This is my favourite drink, and I have made my own at home.

If you like smoothies then you need to try a mango lassi if you havent ever had one.

My Rating:

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Overall :

I enjoyed being back at Charcoals as it had been far too long!

This is how I remembered Charcoals, great food, good service and was nice to see Ali again and have a good chat.

Overall Rating :

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Charcoals Indian Restaurant (Glasgow) : Review

Charcoals Indian Restaurant
26A Renfield Street
Glasgow
G2 1LU

V: 28th April 2019. T: 0141 221 9251. W: www.charcoals.co.uk


Charcoals have always been my favourite Indian Restaurant in Glasgow, but since I have to visit many places or you would get bored with the same restaurant review I can’t go back to my top spots as often as I would like.

Finally, I got the chance to go back 🙂

The Food…

Since its been a while I didn’t mind if I ordered the same as last time, or something I always order but I thought I will see if I can find something different.

Starter

Lahori Fish Pakora £4.95
spicy fillet coated with gram flour and fried

Charcoals Glasgow Lahori Fish Pakora

I have had these before but not sure how long ago, so I thought let’s have them again and see how they are now.

These were very nice and very light to eat, the sauce added to the flavour.

Presentation : 5
Portion Size : 5
Flavour : 4
Value for Money : 5

Main Course

Kofta Curry £10.95

Charcoals Glasgow Kofta Curry

I think its been ages!!! since I had this last and couldn’t remember if this was a dish I liked or thought was just ok so it was time to try it again.

This was very nice, the textures of the meatballs were nice and the sauce had a slight kick.

I would have this dish again, as it was very nice and the perfect amount of kick for my weak tastebuds.

Presentation : 5
Portion Size : 0
Flavour : 5
Value for Money : 5

Overall

It was nice to be back again, and the food as always didn’t disappoint.

If you haven’t been to Charcoals, do check out my other reviews and take a visit!!

Review Scores –

  • Atmosphere : 5
  • Staff : 5
  • Menu Choice : 5
  • Service : 5
  • Food : 5
  • Value for Money: 5
  • Overall : 5

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Additional Details

  • Child-Friendly: Yes (well-behaved kids)
  • Payment : Cash & Card

 

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Charcoals (Glasgow) : Review

Charcoals : Outside Sign

26A Renfield Street
Glasgow
G2 1LU

V: 16 September 2017      T:  0141 221 9251  W: www.charcoals.co.uk

Child Friendly: Yes (well behaved kids)      Accepts: Cash & Card


Back again at one of my favourite Indian Restaurants in Glasgow, and this time I would have something other than my normal dishes.

As always I was welcomed and shown to my table, which today was closer to the window so I had a nice view.

Yes I did stick to ordering something different so here is what I thought.

The Food…

Starter

Vegetable Samonsa £2.95
Vegetables and spices rolled in a pastry.

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As soon as this was on the table the smell instantly hit me and my mouth started to water, so now time to see what it was like.

This was a perfect size for a starter, and was packed with flavour.

If your a fan of samosa and like a little extra kick of spice, then you will like this.

This is a starter I would order again.

Portion Size : 5
Flavour : 5
Presentation : 4

Main Course

Kofta Curry £9.95
Meatballs cooked in smooth spicy sauces


As my side to this dish I ordered chapati as I felt a naan would be too much.

I have had this dish at another restaurant and really liked it, so I thought lets see how here does it.

This for me was a little too spicy, don’t get me wrong it was very nice but for my palate it had too much of a kick (I normally do Korma so thats my heat level). Putting that aside the flavours were very nice, and very tasty.

Portion Size : 5
Flavour : 5
Presentation : 4

Overall

As always here I have a nice relaxing time, and the food is always amazing. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough, and can promise you that you will always get good service and good food every time you visit.

If your a fan of Indian food then do check this place out.

Review Scores – 

  • Atmosphere : 5
  • Staff : 5
  • Menu : 5
  • Service : 5
  • The portion sizes & taste : 5
  • Value for money: 5
  • Overall : 5

 

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