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Summary
Ex-barrister Nisha Katona is nowadays one of the UK’s foremost restaurateurs on the success of her national chain, of which this “welcoming” and still mega-popular street-food café in a converted former bank was the original (and celebrates its tenth year in 2024). “Always a good choice for all the family: even the young ones will try the food here” – “a very different take on Indian food, including some Indo-Chinese dishes that don’t normally get much of an airing”. Top Menu Tips – “favourite items include Gunpowder Chicken, Maa’s Lamb Chops, Butter Chicken and House Lamb Curry… the cocktails are definitely worth trying too”.
Summary
Former barrister Nisha Katona established the template for what is now an 18-strong (and counting) Indian street food chain with the 2014 launch of this “amazing conversion of an old bank”, serving “fabulous dishes” in a “vibrant atmosphere, full of hustle and bustle”. The “excellent value tiffin boxes” and “delicious yoghurt chaat bombs” are singled out for particular praise. Top Tip – “avoid sitting on one of the gimmicky swings, which prevent you from raising your elbows to eat!”.
Summary
Nisha Katona’s burgeoning chain has grown from its Pool base to number 12 outposts in total and is finally eyeing up a London opening – in Fitzrovia, on the former site of Côte Brasserie. Reporters “absolutely adore” its “Indian street food with a UK twist” (featuring “lovely, tasty and original flavours”, and served in tiffins), abetted by “good cocktails”.
Summary
“Liverpool’s answer to London’s Dishoom” – Nisha Katona’s Indian street-food concept, “in the heart of the city”, has really nailed it, delivering “small sharing helpings of Mumbai-style street food”, alongside “yumblelicious” cocktails, served “by welcoming and knowledgeable staff” in a “modern and individual setting” (albeit one now being replicated around the country). Top Tip – “the always-good tiffin box option is the best”.
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Mowgli Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Best Indian food we have tasted outside India. Loved the 'tapas' concept - great for those of us with smaller appetites. All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful. Mowgli is definitely on our return list."
"A change from the average Indian restaurant with an interesting and different menu and offering incredible value. Whatever you do don’t miss trying the Yoghurt Chat Bombs!"
"Really enjoyed this good value Indian chain restaurant. The dishes were tasty and vibrant and the service just right. I bought the cookbook!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £20.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £3.20 | £11.50 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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| Bread | £3.75 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑9:30 pm |
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