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This Indian restaurant in Charlton Kings, just outside Cheltenham, deserves a proper stop if you're exploring the area and want something beyond the usual curry house menu.
The kitchen has built a real following locally by doing one thing particularly well: South Indian cooking, especially dishes from Kerala.
What you'll actually find here are properly made dosas, thalis with real substance, and curries built on authentic spice combinations and techniques rather than a generic approach. The chef clearly understands the regional traditions but isn't afraid to add their own thinking to dishes, so there's genuine character in what arrives at your table. The cooking is consistently careful and flavourful, which explains why locals keep coming back.
The space itself works well for both casual dinners and something a bit more deliberate, so it suits different occasions without feeling either too formal or too thrown-together. Charlton Kings is essentially on Cheltenham's doorstep, making this a straightforward detour whether you're based in town or just passing through. If you want to move beyond the standard curry house repertoire and spend proper time with regional Indian food that actually knows what it's doing, it's well worth the stop before you head deeper into the Cotswolds.
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