Mughli Charcoal Pit

Mughli Charcoal Pit is a long-running North Indian and Pakistani restaurant at 30 Wilmslow Road in Rusholme, Manchester, England, on the stretch known as the Curry Mile. It opened in 1991 and is one of the established names on Wilmslow Road, an area south of the city centre that is home to dozens of South Asian restaurants, sweet shops and grocers and is close to the University of Manchester campus. The cooking centres on a charcoal grill, with charcoal-grilled meats and a range of curries making up the core of the menu. Because the menu is large and traditional, visitors typically share grilled platters and curries with breads and rice rather than ordering single set courses. Prices are low to moderate at roughly £15-30 per person, which makes it a good-value option, and the final bill depends on the amount of grilled meat ordered. The dining room is casual and busy in the way of a Curry Mile restaurant, with a sociable atmosphere and moderate to high noise at peak times. There is no formal dress code. Opening is typically daily from lunch to late evening, but current hours should be checked before a visit, particularly during Ramadan, when timings can change. The restaurant is walk-in friendly, and groups should book, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings when Rusholme is at its busiest. Alcohol policies on the Curry Mile vary by venue, so visitors who want to bring or buy drinks should check in advance. Dietary requirements, including halal sourcing, vegetarian dishes and spice levels, are best discussed with staff when ordering. Rusholme is reached by frequent buses along Wilmslow Road from the city centre, and the journey takes roughly 15-20 minutes. For visitors wanting to see the Curry Mile and eat grilled North Indian and Pakistani food, Mughli offers a long-established and affordable introduction.