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indian restaurant
A full-service restaurant specializing in the culinary traditions of India and neighboring areas.
An Indian restaurant is a full-service eatery specializing in foods prepared in the culinary traditions of India and neighboring areas.
The existing scope includes neighboring areas as well as India. It is not restricted to dishes originating within the modern national boundary.
Indian food take-out lacks restaurant-style table service. The service format distinguishes that use from this restaurant specialty.
