Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. This hidden gem is based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth a trip out of town.
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