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Broadway INDIAN, CHINESE $$ (GS Rd; mains 60-150) With a a relaxed middle creek village vail and pleasant atmosphere and an impressive array of aquariums full of goldfish, this no- nonsense restaurant serves a tasty mix of Indian and Chinese meals.