Charcoals cafe in Glasgow Menu

Starters Starters
  • Masala Popadoms (GF) £3.95
    • Served with mix pickle, mango chutney, raita and spiced onions.
  • 2 Crispy Popadoms and Dips (GF) £2.95
    • Served with mix pickle, mango chutney, raita and spiced onions.
  • Vegetable Pakora (GF) £3.25
    • Mixed vegetables with some spices, battered in gram flour and deep fried.
  • Chicken Pakora (GF) £3.95
    • Marinated chicken strips battered in gram flour and deep fried.
  • Chana Chaat (GF) £3.95
    • Sweet ‘n’ sour chick peas with chaat masala.
  • Garlic Malai Mushrooms (GF) £3.95
    • Hand picked, cooked to perfection with garlic and cream.
  • Poori £4.95
    • Light and crispy deep fried Indian bread with your choice of filling.
  • Lahori Fish Pakora (GF) £4.95
    • Spicy fillet coated with gram flour and fried.
  • Onion Bhaji (GF) £3.25
    • Finely sliced onions mixed with spicy gram flour, spices and deep fried.
  • Meat Samosa £3.95
    • A savoury pastry stuffed with lamb mince.
  • Vegetable Samosa £3.25
    • A savoury pastry stuffed with spiced mixed vegetables.
  • Prawn Cocktail £3.25
    • Prawns smothered in marie rose sauce and garnished with chopped tomatoes and cucumber.
  • Chilli Paneer (GF) £5.95
    • Indian cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices.
  • Aloo Tikki (GF) £3.95
    • An Indian street food made with mashed potatoes, peas and onions.
  • King Prawn Butterfly (GF) £7.95
    • A selected king prawn coated with spices and deep fried.
Tandoori Starters Tandoori Starters
  • Chicken Tikka (GF) £5.95
    • Chunks of chicken skewed after marinating and cooked over charcoal.
  • Chicken Chaat (GF) £5.95
    • Chicken drumsticks marinated and cooked over charcoal.
  • Lamb Tikka (GF) £5.95
    • Lamb fillet skewed after marinating and cooked over charcoal.
  • Lamb Chops (GF) £5.95
    • Tender chops cooked over charcoal.
  • Mango Chicken Tikka (GF) £5.95
    • Chicken marinated with exotic spices, fresh mangoes and cooked over charcoal.
  • King Prawn Tandoori (GF) £7.95
    • A dish fit for a King, jumbo sized prawns left to marinate in a delicious blend of the finest and freshest herbs.
  • Murgh Malai Tikka (GF) £5.95
    • Chicken covered in yoghurt, cream and marinated with spices, then cooked over charcoal.
  • Chicken Hara Bhara Kebab (GF) £5.95
    • Chicken marinated with mint sauce, coriander and touch of green chillies, then cooked over charcoal.
  • Chapli Kebab (GF) £5.95
    • Minced kebab, made from lamb with various spices in the shape of patty, originated from Peshawar in North Pakistan.
  • Salmon Tikka (GF) £6.95
    • Spicy and tangy pieces of Salmon grilled to perfection makes for a delectable treat.
  • Seekh Kebab (GF) £5.95
    • Prepared with minced meat mixed with spices and grilled over charcoal.
Tandoor & Grills Tandoor & Grills
  • Chicken Tikka (GF) £10.95
    • Chunks of chicken skewed after marinating and cooked over charcoal.
  • Murgh Malai Tikka (GF) £10.95
    • Chicken covered in yoghurt, cream and marinated with spices, then cooked over charcoal.
  • Lamb Tikka (GF) £12.95
    • Lamb fillet skewed after marinating and cooked over charcoal.
  • Mango Chicken Tikka (GF) £10.95
    • Chicken marinated with exotic spices, fresh mangoes and cooked over charcoal.
  • Salmon Tikka (GF) £13.95
    • Spicy and tangy pieces of Salmon grilled to perfection makes for a delectable treat.
  • Chicken Hara Bhara Kebab (GF) £10.95
    • Chicken marinated with mint sauce, coriander and touch of green chillies, then cooked over charcoal.
  • King Prawn Tandoori (GF) £17.95
    • A dish fit for a King, jumbo sized prawns left to marinate in a delicious blend of the finest and freshest herbs.
  • Lamb Chops (GF) £12.95
    • Tender chops cooked over charcoal.
  • Chapli Kebab (GF) £11.95
    • Minced kebab, made from lamb with various spices in the shape of patty, originated from Peshawar in North Pakistan.
  • Tandoori Chicken (GF) £10.95
    • On the bone chicken marinated in a mixture of yoghurt & spicy tandoori masala.
  • Tandoori Mix Grill (GF) £14.95
    • Selection of seekh kebab, lamb chops, lamb tikka, chicken tikka & tandoori chicken.
  • Chef’s Special: Chicken Tikka Charcoals (GF) £12.95
    • Selection of mango tikka, chicken hara bhara and murgh malai tikka.
  • Seekh Kebab (GF) £11.95
    • Prepared with minced meat mixed with spices and grilled over charcoal.
Connoisseur’s Choice Connoisseur’s Choice
  • Chasni (GF) £8.95
    • Tangy, creamy and sweet.
  • Balti (GF) £8.95
    • A curry based on tadka and pyaz with turmeric and garam masala.
  • Makhani (GF) £8.95
    • Tomato based curry, packed with spice and a rich creamy sauce.
  • Korma (GF) £8.95
    • Mild and creamy - ideal for the milder palate.
  • Malaidar (GF) £8.95
    • Try this healthy curry full of spinach goodness.
  • South Indian Garlic Chilli (GF) £8.95
    • A must for the hot curry lovers.
  • Jalfrezi (GF) £8.95
    • A delight fully flavourful curry with lots of pyaz and shimla mirch.
  • Dopiyaza (GF) £8.95
    • Middle Eastern dish from Afghan cuisine, prepared with a large amount of onions.
  • Bhoona (GF) £8.95
    • Tomato based curry with a thick sauce and it’s origin can be traced to the Bengal area of northeast India and western Bangladesh.
  • Jaipuri (GF) £8.95
    • A medium hot Rajasthani dish with peppers, mushrooms, onions and a touch of green chillies, simmered in jaipuri spices.
  • Rogan Josh (GF) £8.95
    • Strutting around in your nicest traditional finery and feeling like royalty. A curry of Persian origin, now popular in Kashmir area.
  • Patia (GF) £8.95
    • A tomato based Parsi dish, sweet and sour in flavour.
  • Madras £8.95
    • An authentic curry from Southern region (Madras) of India, has delicious flavour of madras curry powder. Even hotter than our South Indian garlic chilli.
Chef’s Favourites Chef’s Favourites
  • Rara Gosht (GF) £10.95
    • A very unique lamb recipe as it combines the lamb pieces with keema together.
  • Butter Chicken (GF) £9.95
    • Invented in Delhi in 1970’s, mildly spiced and slightly sweet and accessible to all tastes.
  • Adraki Gosht (GF) £10.95
    • A medium hot curry of lamb with fresh adrak along with flavour of pyaz.
  • Tikka Masala (GF) £10.95
    • The most popular Indian dish in the United Kingdom, the sauce is creamy and orange coloured with tadka, tomatoes and onions.
  • Chicken Tikka Jhatpat (GF) £10.95
    • Chicken cooked with green herbs, black pepper and cheese - this is something special!
  • Fish Masala (GF) £14.95
    • South Indian Masala curry prepared with coconut milk, black pepper, turmeric and garam masala.
  • Keema Aloo (GF) £10.95
    • Keema, a traditional meat dish from South Asia mixed with tender potatoes makes this dish full of flavour.
  • Jhinga Masala (GF) £16.95
    • King size prawns marinated with haldi powder and coconut milk, cooked in a delicious sauce.
  • Chicken Desi (GF) £9.95
    • This punjabi on the bone dish is famous across whole Pakistan and India, available at many roadside dhabas and restaurants.
  • Lamb Desi (GF) £10.95
    • Popular in South Asian Countries, a desi style on the bone lamb curry.
  • Kofta Curry (GF) £10.95
    • Kofta is a family of meat ball dishes famous in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh, consists of ball of minced or ground meat.
  • Palak (GF) £10.95
    • Saag wala chicken or lamb, a nutrient rich low fat and low calorie meal.
  • Charcoals Goldie (GF) £10.95
    • 7 lentils cooked together in chef’s special spices, chicken or lamb.
  • Murgh Chole (GF) £10.95
    • Taste the flavour of punjab, specially Lahore, in this wholesome, rich and aromatic chicken and chickpea curry.
  • Nihari £11.95
    • A stew consisting of slow-cooked meat (on the bone).
Biryanis Biryanis
  • Chicken Biryani (GF) £11.95
    • A popular mixed rice dish with chicken.
  • Lamb Biryani (GF) £12.95
    • A popular mixed rice dish with lamb.
  • King Prawn Biryani (GF) £17.95
    • Spicy, tangy and utterly delicious a truly awesome meal for all king prawn lovers.
  • Special Dum Biryani (GF) £13.95
    • Charcoal’s popular biryani with a combination of prawn, chicken and lamb.
  • Vegetable Biryani (GF) £10.95
    • If you want a rice dish, that is more than a rice dish, then this is the one to make, made with seasonal vegetables and rice.
European Main Courses European Main Courses
  • Sirloin Steak with Chips £12.95
  • Chicken Steak with Peri Peri Sauce £11.95
  • Haddock ‘n’ Fries £10.95
Vegetable Selection Vegetable Selection
  • Bombay Potatoes (GF) £5.95
    • Looking to add a little kick to your potatoes? Try this one. Gently spiced rather than hot-hot, popular Indian dish with a sprinkle of chopped coriander & lemon juice.
  • Tarka Daal (GF) £5.95
    • Dal (lentil) fry is a delicious and sumptuous bowl of health, high in protein and fibre.
  • Chana Masala (GF) £5.95
    • The name says it all. Chana (chickpea) masala (spices) cooked in tangy tomato based sauce.
  • Aloo Saag (GF) £5.95
    • Flavoursome spinach and potato stir fry, infused with our chef’s spices, one of the UK’s favourite dishes.
  • Saag Paneer (GF) £5.95
    • Classic desi dish of cooked spinach with cubes of fried paneer cheese, hearty and filling vegetarian meal.
  • Aloo Gobi (GF) £5.95
    • Vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent made with potatoes, cauliflower and mixed spices, a bit drier than other dishes.
  • Mushroom Malai Bhaji (GF) £5.95
    • A perfect combination of creamy flavours with delicious hand picked mushrooms and spinach puree, perfectly goes with roti.
  • Paneer Makhani (GF) £5.95
    • Cottage cheese simmered in a delicious and creamy onion tomato sauce, rich with traditional butter and a garnish of cream on top.
  • Bhindi Bhaji (GF) £5.95
    • Okra cooked with spices, it makes a great addition to an Indian feast.
  • Pakora Kadhi (GF) £5.95
    • Delicious, crispy fried vegetable pakora simmered in freshly prepared creamy sauce blended with sour yoghurt and besan.
  • Baingan Bharta (GF) £5.95
    • Roasted mashed aubergines with tomatoes, onions, chillies and some aromatic spices.
  • Dal Palak (GF) £5.95
    • Best combination of rich assorted lentils (dal), fibre rich spinach (palak) and magical ghee tempered with spices, goes very well with jeera rice or paratha.
  • Aloo Rajma (GF) £5.95
    • Super simple flavoursome curry cooked with kidney beans, potatoes and classic Indian spices.
  • Dal Makhni £5.95
    • Dal Makh-nee, ‘buttery lentils’, popular dish from the Indian sub continent.
Rice Rice
  • Basmati Fried Rice (GF) £2.75
    • Cooked rice that has been stir fried.
  • Basmati Boiled Rice (GF) £2.25
    • Pure and plain.
  • Mushroom Pilau Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Egg Fried Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Chana Pilau Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Peas Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Coconut Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Keema Rice (GF) £3.25
  • Jeera Rice (GF) £3.25
Sundries Sundries
  • Aloo Paratha £3.50
    • Unleavened dough, stuffed with a mxture of mashed potatoes and spices, cooked on hot tava with butter.
  • Chapati £1.30
    • Made of whole wheat flour salt and water, cooked on tava.
  • Chilli Nan £2.95
    • Layered with green chillies & green coriander & buttered.
  • Chilli Cheese Nan £3.50
    • As chilli naan but with cheese & buttered - chef’s speciality!
  • Garlic Nan £2.95
    • Layered with fresh garlic and green coriander.
  • Garlic Cheese Nan £3.50
    • Layered with fresh garlic, green coriander and cheese.
  • C.C.C. Nan £3.50
    • Chilli, cheese and coriander.
  • Keema Nan £3.50
    • Stuffed with spicy minced lamb and green herbs.
  • Peshwari Nan £3.50
    • Stuffed with sultanas, almonds and fresh mango.
  • Plain Nan £2.25
    • Plain and simple.
  • Masala Popadoms (GF) £1.00
    • Spicy popadoms.
  • Popadoms £0.75
    • Thin and crisp bread.
  • Raita £1.50
    • Traditional dish of cucumber and yoghurt.
  • Tandoori Roti £1.50
    • Wholewheat dough baked in the tandoor.
  • Special Chapati (GF) £2.00
    • Gluten free.
  • Chutneys £0.95
    • Mint sauce, spiced onions, lime & chilli pickle, mango chutney.

Nearby Sample Menus

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  • Pepperoni Pizza with Buffalo Mozzarella and Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce £8.95
  • Parma Ham Pizza Topped with Fresh Rocket and Parmesan Shavings £9.95
  • Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta with Vine Tomato and Basil £4.95
  • Home Made Meatballs and Bolognaise with Mozzarella £10.95
  • Antipasti's Beef and Italian Sausage Burger on a Bap with Skinny Fries £9.95
  • Bread Basket, Oil and Balsamic £1.95
  • Penne Arrabiata in a Fiery Roman Sauce with Kalamata Olives and Torn Basil £7.65
  • Butifarra £5.50
    • Own recipe Spanish sausage wrapped in steak with onions in a pepper sauce.
  • Berenjena £4.25
    • Aubergine fritters and Spanish honey.
  • Negra Ribs (GF) £5.25
    • Pork Ribs from the famous black pig.
  • Morcilla £4.75
    • Braised Spanish black pudding with apple & onion chutney.
  • Helados Mixtos £5.25
    • Selection of dairy iced creams & sorbets.
  • Hummus £4.50
    • Homemade hummus with batons of vegetables served with warm flat bread.
  • Paella del Dia (GF) £21.00
    • Chef's paella of the day.
  • Pollo y Chorizo (GF) £4.95
    • Chicken Breast sliced & topped with chorizo and Manchego cheese with tomato sauce.
  • Diet Coke £2.00
  • Heidi-Weisse Cloudy
    • 330ml bottle Heidi-Weisse. 5.2% abv Premium Unfiltered wheat beer. Fruity
  • Zigeuner Schnitzel £13.50
    • Breaded chicken escalope with a pepper and paprika sauce. Served with roast baby potatoes.
  • Mushroom, Beetroot and Bean Burger £9.50
    • On a pretzel bun with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. Served with fries and 'slaw.
  • Salted Pretzel £2.00
    • V.
  • Käsespätzle £5.00
    • Homemade German pasta with white wine, red onion, parmesan cheese, spring onion and chives. Topped with crispy shallots .
  • Currywurst £3.00
    • Traditional German curry sauce. V.
  • Currywurst £13.00
    • Two large bockwurst sausages served with traditional curry sauce, fries and salad leaves.
  • Balti £11.95
  • Chandri Chilli Chicken £4.95
  • Tandoori Roti £1.75
  • Mixed Pickles £0.95
  • Boiled Rice £2.95
  • Chicken Pakora £5.25
  • Punjabi Samosa £4.95
  • Saag Paneer £5.50
  • Tropical Green Tea N/A
  • The New York Bloomer N/A
  • Pure Pret Still - Pomegranate N/A
  • Deluxe Sushi N/A
  • Pure Pret Orange N/A
  • Pole & Line Caught Tuna Mayo & Cucumber Baguette N/A
  • French Butter Croissant N/A
  • Roasted Vegetable & Feta Salad N/A
  • Huevos Mexicanos - scrambled tofu with beans, fresh tomatoes, chilli and coriander served with a warm tortilla £5.95
  • Falafel Burger - in a sesame bun served with side salad and homemade chips £7.10
  • Crispy Gnocchi - with roasted garlic pesto and fresh rocket leaves £7.25
  • Brunch Tali - served with Bombay potatoes, dhal, raita and flat bread £6.95
  • Sri Lankan Curry - with augerbine, cauliflower, mushroom and peas, served with basmati rice £7.25
  • Veggie Burger or Spicy Veggie Burger - in a sesame bun served with salad and homemade ayrshire chips £6.90/£6.95
  • Choose from tortilla wraps, salad or wholemeal toasted bread with hummus with toasted sesame seeds and crunchy slaw £4.75
  • Nachos - oven baked corn chips with salsa and jalapenos £4.75, with cheese: £1.00, with chilli: £1.00
  • Peroni £2.75
  • Broccoli & Stilton Quiche £7.95
    • A classic quiche of broccoli & stilton served with chips and side salad.
  • Corona £2.45
  • Budweiser £2.45
  • Bangers & Mash £8.95
    • Sausages with mash accompanied by seasonal vegetables, smothered in a rich onion gravy.
  • BTL Red Wine £9.95
  • Garlic Bread £2.50
  • Macaroni Cheese £8.95
    • A rich and creamy macaroni cheese served with garlic bread.
  • Parma £11.95
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parma ham, chopped rocket, grated parmesan and balsamic vinegar reduction.
  • Pollo £9.95
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella and chicken.
  • San Pellegrino Aranciata 330ml Can £2.25
  • Mozzarella Fritta £6.95
    • Breaded mozzarella sticks with a spicy ketchup dip.
  • Amatriciana £9.95
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pancetta, red onion and fresh chillies.
  • Arancino Mediterraneo £6.25
    • Deep fried Italian rice balls coated in breadcrumbs, made with our tomato sauce, cheese, mixed vegetables & pesto. Served with a spicy ketchup dip.
  • Norcina £9.95
    • Tomato sauce, Italian Sausage and mozzarella.
  • Tony Macaroni £10.50
    • Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red peppers and Italian sausage.
  • Choose Your Own Dozen & 4 Boxes of Doughnut Bites £34.95
    • Choose your own dozen plus 4 boxes of our doughnut bites. As our doughnuts are made fresh daily, please note that they are subject to availability.
  • Sharer & Original Glazed Double Dozen £26.45
    • Sharer Dozen plus Original Glazed Dozen, the perfect mix.
  • Original Glazed Dozen £14.95
    • 12 Original Glazed doughnuts, the Original and arguably the best.
  • Choose Your Own Dozen £18.45
    • Choose Your Own Dozen, handpick your favourites. As our doughnuts are made fresh daily, please note that they are subject to availability.
  • Original Glazed Dozen Bundle (One Dozen Free) £47.90
    • Buy 4x Original Glazed dozen and get 1 extra dozen for FREE!
  • Office Drinks (x12) Selection Bundle £20.00
    • 3x water, 3x Diet Coke, 2x Coke, 2x Fanta and 2x Sprite.
  • Original Glazed Double Dozen £23.95
    • 2 Original Glazed Dozen, double up on the original.
  • Sharer Dozen Bundle (5 sharer dozen) £69.80
    • Buy 4x Sharer Dozen bundle and get 1 extra dozen for FREE!
Charcoals cafe

Charcoals cafe

location

Address

74 Trongate, g15ep, Glasgow G1 5EP, Scotland

phone

Phone

01412586482

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM, Sunday: 2:00 – 10:30 PM
price range

Price

None

type

Type

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service level

Service

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cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Balti , Gluten Free , Halal , Indian , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Reservations ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Seating ,  Groups ,  Kid Friendly ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar ,  Highchairs Available ,  Waitstaff ,  Delivery ,  Takeout ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings

Location
74 Trongate, g15ep, Glasgow G1 5EP, Scotland