Absolutely delicious fusion spot! The drinks were perfect and complemented the beautifully spiced dishes. The ambiance was so cool and tropical, I wanted to stay there all day. Plates were pretty small, but the wait staff did a great job on recommendations for how many we would need for our group. read more

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It wasn't exactly that I was looking for a familiar face, I promise; no, that's just what found me, when I least expected it, but perhaps most needed it. I walked into this place, Mowgli, for a business meeting with a colleague, late on a Friday night, around 10pm. We'd had to wait for a while to be seated. It was a busy Liverpool night, the evening before Derby Day. It was right when the hostess led us around the corner towards our table, one of the booths with small swinging rope chairs, like in your childhood friend's backyard, that I caught sight of her. The sight of that face, half obscured under blonde hair as she read her menu, so arrested me that the toe of my sneaker caught on the polished linoleum floor, almost tripping me and causing an embarrassing squeak. I was certain it was her, it was unmistakeable-- and yet, it was equally unlikely, nearly impossible. So far from home, so long since we'd last met. Why, how, here in Liverpool, of all places? Even though I knew it couldn't have been the friend I remembered, I couldn't convince myself entirely otherwise. I remained in a state of agitation as we sat down, unable to fully dispel the nagging thought that a long-lost acquaintance was here, in the room, and even though she hadn't even seen me gawking as I passed, I felt I was violating some social code in avoiding greeting her. We ordered, and I ate, trying to hide my distraction, though I'm sure it registered to my colleague. I kept stealing glances towards that table near the door, probably appearing shifty, like the cops were after me. Only because of his gracious nature did my colleague steer the conversation and avoid awkward silences while we were supposed to be ironing out the finer points of the Q3 fiscal plan. Just after we got our third shared course, the Goan Fish Curry, the woman got up, put on her coat, and left. I realized I'd never know, and somehow, that thought felt torturous. Then, as she neared the front door, she turned and looked right at me from across the dining room, my bite of paneer and roti catching in my esophagus-- but no, she was looking behind me, as her companion left the restroom behind our table. And then, in a moment, there was no doubt left in the whole universe. I took a bite of the Chat Yogurt Bomb, and as it burst and gushed sweet yogurt in my mouth, she looked back once again, waved, and winked, this time unmistakably. It was a moment of Proustian, epiphanic confusion. Suddenly, the taste of the Chat reminded me that the last time I'd had that dish, years ago now in New York, had been sitting with her on one of the last times we saw each other. As I left the dinner in something of a mixed state of shellshock and acute nostalgia, I gradually realized that it couldn't possibly have been my friend, the woman whom I thought I saw. It was impossible, because I knew she was in New York. So, whoever I'd seen must really have just been some nice scouse woman with a passing resemblance, maybe enhanced by the moody ambience of the restaurant. And yet, somehow it really was her. Yes, I was tired, yes it was late, yes I've been under a lot of stress lately... and, no, it couldn't have been her. But somehow the paradox persists. That night it both wasn't, and also was, Emma. Emma, my dear old friend, a friend I miss. If you find yourself here at Mowgli Bold Street, be prepared for the impossible. Be prepared for apparitions of a friend from times bygone that you wish you could give a hi five to, but don't know when you'll have the chance to next. It's a bittersweet experience. We ate the Chat Bombs, Paneer, Fish Curry, and Mowgli's take on Chicken Tikka Masala. It was all good, tamarind and citrusy flavors in the sauces predominate, at least in the dishes we ordered. It's her birthday next month, on the 20th. I never forget a friend's birthday. Maybe I'll send her a postcard ahead of time to wish her well. read more

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Fantastic food in a midst of challengers to your stomach's heart. I really enjoyed my visit, the food was very good. We made reservations at the location on Bold Street. On the walk over we accidentally confused our booking with the one at another location (Water Street, which was marvelously decorated). That location was packed. The team there helped us get to where we needed to be... and we had just enough time. Super friendly. When we made it down Bold Street to the location there and were seated promptly. We were served water, and the team there helped us with the amount of portions to order and the more popular dishes. Needless to say, we eat a lot... and so, we ordered a lot. We tried the Yoghurt Chat Bombs, which were really cool crispy puffs filled with yogurt, tamarind, coriander and chickpeas... it was a lot of flavor for a little ball, but there were six per serving. I think enjoyed each one... but could have had another half order to really really decide. They were a hit. We then tried Goan Fish Curry, Farmer's Potato Curry, Mowgli House Keema, House Lamb Curry, and the Mowgli Paneer. They were all very good. My least favorite may have been the House Lamb because it was maybe too nutmeg-gy for my taste. My favorite was the Keema, which was a ground lamb with peas, that went down really well. The paneer was amazing. They had a kid's menu that comes with a container of basmati rice and something else. 'Em tried the Mother Butter Chicken, which was really good. She destroyed it, and crashed right afterwards. We tried a few drinks. The Chai Rum Sling was an apricot liqueur drink that tasted to me like a spiced apple punch. Liz totally downed the Pomegranate Proseco Fizz... so, it must've been good. The Smoked Cardamom Old Fashioned was really really good - the whiskey wasn't overpowering, and the drink was a good balance of smokey and tasty. All in all, a fantastic introductory visit to this Mowgli. read more

Mowgli - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Our first meal in Liverpool was at this lovely restaurant. I would highly recommend making a reservation as it was very busy while we were there for a late dinner. We were able to snag the two window seat swings.... Yes that is right. Swings! What a fun way to have dinner! We ordered the Office Worker's Tiffin and the Monkey Wrap. The tiffin comes with 4 tiers: 2 meat, 1 veg and 1 carb jeopardy decided by the chef. This is a great choice for those that are overwhelmed by the menu and can't decide. Everything was absolutely delicious and we loved every bite. The Monkey wrap was an open roti with tandoori chicken, pomegranate, spinach, mint and chutneys. Tender pieces of chicken, smothered in so much flavor and textures! Amazing meal, will definitely recommend. read more

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Early dinner on a Sunday, it wasn't even 5 pm but the restaurant was packed! Thankfully was able to be seated immediately. Recommend booking a res if going for normal dinner times. The concept is similar to tapas where you order small dishes and share. 2-3 dishes per person in your group is a good amount and dishes come out as they're made, not necessarily all at once. Mango lassi was tangier than others I've had, not too sweet and definitely more emphasis on the yogurt. A nice addition to my meal! Yoghurt chat bombs (dahi puri) are excellent- filled to the brim and a wonderful pop of flavors in your mouth! A must have at any place serving chat. Butter chicken is tender and sauce doesn't feel too heavy. Lamb curry is so flavorful and full of different spices, plus the meat is tender and it's mixed with delicious chickpeas. Mowgli paneer has nice tomato flavors. All of these dishes are great with roti to help soak up the sauces! All of these dishes plus one beer was about £46, which included a £1 charity donation and a 10% service charge. Staff is friendly! read more

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I'd been craving Indian ever since I landed in England and Mowgli did not disappoint. I saw it was highly rated on Yelp and also got a shout out in Time Out for new Liverpool restaurants. We came here on a Sunday evening around 8pm and there was only a 5 minute wait to wipe down a table. So we went to the bar and ordered our first round of cocktails. The cocktail menu was fabulous. We ordered a Smoked Cardamom Old Fashioned and a Rose and Raspberry Gin & Tonic. The bar was beautiful and the restaurant was great too. Our table was ready before our drinks were so we were seated and the bartender brought our drinks to our table. The waitress explained how to order (2-3 per person because they're small plates) and we opted for 2 appetizers, 2 curries, 1 vegetable, and 3 starches. We thought it might not be enough but we ended up full at the end. Appetizers were spicier than the curries which was disappointing to us but we love spicy food and we understand that they're preparing for the local tastes. We also ordered a cappuccino and shared a brownie dessert and our total was only £60! For the quality of food, drinks, ambiance, and service, this was a total steal. It's casual with an upscale vibe. I'll definitely be pushing to come back next time we're in Liverpool. A funny side story was that we were seated next to a family of 4 and I overheard one of them say "They're sh*t aren't they, Americans?". And then I started talking to the waitress and the other table got real quiet and awkward before changing the subject quickly, hee hee. read more

Mowgli - Great bar and beautiful restaurant - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Great food, cocktails and service. Also ambience as well. Will definitely go back if I'm in the area.

Great food and really like the whole "street food" concept. Sadly I can't afford to eat there at the moment.

This is the second of this type of restaurant in Liverpool and there is one due to open in Manchester soon. The food comes in a tiffin box The angry bird chicken was very good succulent tandoori chicken with a spicy chilli and red cabbage slaw. The gunpowder was spicier and in a spicy tomato garam masala sauce. The house lamb was very good. Melt in your mouth, buttery and like it was expertly slow cooked. More fresh that standard British-Indian food. The interior was gorgeous and wait-staff super pleasant. I would definitely go again and bring friends. They also had curious IPA (voted the world's best beer 2014) on the menu! read more

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LOVED everything about this spot. Ambiance, service and food were all amazing. Highly recommend the chat bombs to start! If you're a texture person, maybe not but these are great to share and experience The ruby wrap was delicious all around! Also had a side of tea steeped chickpeas and rice to round it out read more

Mowgli - Ruby wrap! Side of tea steeped chickpeas - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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After walking past Mowgli on a few occasions in Liverpool, it's only recently that I've made the decision to actually step in the front door! On our recent trip to the city, Kate W and I headed there for our Friday dinner - and wow, was that a great choice. Knowing that basically nowhere does a booking policy for tables of less than 6, we went a little bit earlier than we actually wanted to eat, popped our name down (it was about a 45 minute wait) then headed to the Shipping Forecast around the corner for a drink. We were a bit early on our return so headed to the cosy bar towards the back of the restaurant. The whole atmosphere is relaxed and on the right side of intimate, and I could imagine it working for anything from a first date to a family gathering. We ordered a bottle of prosecco and waited about 5 minutes for the table. When it was ready, the front of house was happy to carry our drinks and we were soon faced with the menu. It can feel a touch overwhelming at first but the menu is very well laid out, into street chat, carbs, 'the Hindu kitchen' and street meats. There are also tiffin boxes for one available, which initially took our fancy, but we eventually decided to share a few plates instead. For start, we went for the 'Himalayan cheese toast' - yes, basically for the entertainment factor - and the bhel puri, the latter on recommendation from the waitress. This recommendation wasn't the greatest for my personal taste and I found the dish underwhelming, but luckily the cheese toast was a great stand out! Although a bit of a novelty name, the Indian flavours worked really well with the sharp cheese. Mains followed: Bunny Chow, house lamb curry, and a chicken dish (the name of which escaped me!) We also had some puri to mop up the sauces and a portion of basmati rice. The curries themselves were served in tiffin boxes, so we still got to have the experience we wanted! The Bunny Chow - lamb curry served inside a bread loaf - was the stand out for me personally, especially after the sauces had fully soaked into the bread. It was an indulgent feast that I'm looking forward to trying again. We're lucky to have this coming to Manchester but, after this experience, I think the original will remain the best. read more

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I've walked past Mowgli a couple of times now and noted a delicious, spicy scent wafting onto the street each time the door was opened, that the establishment was always jam-packed full of people and that the lighting was adorable with empty bird cages full of lights hanging from the ceiling. I've tried to get a table before but have always found that there was always over an hour wait so when my friend and I walked past Mowgli yesterday at 2pm and noticed it to be fairly empty we jumped at the chance to sample their much talked about food. The dishes are served in traditional Indian tiffin boxes and there isn't a typical masala or balti in sight with each item on the menu being carefully picked by the owner of Mowgli, Nisha Katona. This is Indian street food at it's best and it's clear after a quick scroll down Mowgli's Facebook page that Nisha truly cares for her food, making personal posts about her recipes, her family and upbringing, and her love for the restaurant. My friend and I opted for the Yogurt Bombs, which were a food experience like no other! The idea is to eat the entire bomb (bread filled with yogurt, mint and chickpeas) in one go and the bread cracks when bitten, leaving the filling to explode in your mouth. It was sensational and I would seriously go back to Mowgli just for another round of those again! For mains we split some rice, some wholemeal flat bread and a ginger chicken curry, a new item on the menu. Both my friend and I have caught a cold recently and found the ginger and chillies in the thin and generous curry stopped our sniffles instantly. To top it all off, we ordered two Mango Lassi's to drink which contained large amounts of yogurt and tasted like blended Solaro ice lollies; divine! Service was wonderful with the waiters being attentive, helpful and up for a chat. I could not recommend this place more and can't wait to head back to sample some more of the menu! read more

Mowgli - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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Whilst on our little jaunt to Liverpool for the night Jess H gave me a few options on foodie places to go (yes she was my designated bar guide!). It was a toss up between here and a Chinese but the curry won out and boy was it good! You cant book here so we turned up and put our name down for the 45 minute wait. You do have the option to sit in the bar however we decided to head elsewhere and come back - and given its location you have plenty of other bars to choose from! We arrived back a little early to make sure we didn't miss our slot and ordered a bottle of prosecco (£20) and we were seated only 10 minutes later. The menu isn't massive on first glance however there was still too much choice! On recommendation we decided to go for our own tiffin styled indian - rather than the chefs surprise! We opted for two starters; the cheese toast and Bhel Puri. The cheese toast was amazing with all its melted goodness - I've never had anything quite like it! The puri was served cold with lots of spices but was probably my least favourite. Then came the main event; the house lamb curry, bunny chow and the agra ginger chicken served with a side of basmati rice and some nan bread. Arriving in an authentic tiffin box we tucked in - we ordered lots of the mini plates on recommendation that three would be just enough between us but the amount of food was unreal! We started with the lamb curry which was divine - always a favourite of mine however the best dish by far was the chicken curry it was so tasty and full of flavour I was in curry heaven! The bunny chow we were most excited for which arrived in all its glory with the sauce and meat served inside a huge loaf of bread! Need I say anymore? After attempting to completely finish each plate we admitted defeat! I was so impressed with this place - I love street style eating with the option to try lots of little dishes. Mowgli I will be back again soon! read more

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Fantastic meal. Very different to your usual curry and so much better. We had two tiffin boxes to get a variety of curries to share. As well as some starters. The treacle chips might be the nicest thing I've ever eaten!!! Highly recommend. read more

Mowgli is an absolute gem of a restaurant on Bold Street. It is rather like having Indian tapas as all the portions are small and designed for sharing. You can order lots of different disses to share or order a stack of 4 tiffin boxes. The chef decides which dishes to put in so it is like a Russian roulette of food! We went with our teenage boys and all really enjoyed our meal. The Lassies were a lovely way to start the meal and a delicious cooling drink to have with the curry. You can order your dishes and add extra things on as you go as the service is super fast and the food comes out very quickly. Looking forward to a return visit soon! read more

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Came in for dinner on a Wednesday night and the wait was only a few mins as they cleared some tables. They don't make any accommodations for the tins which is a shame. The food is ok, a little bland and not spicy at all. The portions are a bit small for the price. The decoration is pretty nice but the high ceilings make this a very loud place. Staff is nice, the place is clean and cozy and the restrooms are clean. read more

Came in on a Saturday night - table for one. Enjoyed the atmosphere. The vibe and the music were a terrific complement, neither overbearing but totally in step with the look, feel and conversational tone of the clientele. Wait staff was attentive without being overburdening in any way. Helpful and prompt. Food was excellent. Butter chicken was among the best I've had. The Mowgli Paneer was very nice and terrific with the light and crispy Puri bread. Will I come back? Yeah - with friends. read more

Mowgli - View from the bar... - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

Very small portion of food and kinda pricy. Good quality curry though. Mango yogurt drink is amazing. I don't recommend street food or small plates because of the value. Please stick to their curry. read more

Went with family last week. Good crowd. Place does great business Nice decor. Clean and vibrant The only negative for me personally was I wanted a certain type of Indian meal which they said they don't do I want a curry with a little spice ,a paneer spinach,a side of Aloo gobi and some regular Naan bread to which the waitress replied they are not that type of Indian restaurant. Oh well. No complaints, but beware if it's a vindaloo or Madras your craving ,forget this place. read more

We waited a looooooooong tiiiiiiime to get seated here on a Saturday night! Came in around 7 pm and didn't get seated until 9 (after being quoted an hour). Avoid at weekends at all costs, but if you want to go on a weekday, I'd say it's worth your while. I really like the decor, wooden tables and chairs and lights suspended in cages hanging from the ceiling. Casual but trendy. Our table was pretty slanted - when Mom put her plate down, it slid towards the center until she put food on it to weigh it down. We started with Yogurt Chaat Bombs at the servers recommendation, which were okay but also pretty strange. Bread puffs filled with chickpeas, yogurt, and tamarind - when you bite into them, the yogurt squirts out (like a bomb!) leading to some awkwardness. The taste was good, but they make for messy and uncomfortable eating. I'd skip those. The gunpowder chicken was a much better starter - crispy spiced chicken bites coated in chickpea batter. Like Indian chicken nuggets? Delicious. We got the Office Workers Tiffin, which would make a good meal for one, but we shared it. If you've ever seen the movie The Lunchbox, you know that Indian office workers eat out of these tiered containers. A few containers had meat dishes, one had a veggie dish, one had rice. We also got prawn curry and tamarind treacle ribs - which were amazing - some other stuff, and various breads. We were stuffed. Everything was tasty, and the food came out quickly and randomly. One very annoying thing was that the rice and bread came out towards the end of the meal. I understand at tapas/street food style places, often dishes come out one-by-one. But you have to bring the rice/bread out at the start, and not treat them as individual dishes that can arrive whenever. That was pretty ridiculous. And everything else about the service was dead slow. Took forever to order (even after our 2 hour wait!), forever to get the bill, to get more water, etc. The food is very good, and it's a really fun place to eat. Get the ribs and the gunpowder chicken for sure! But prepare to wait, and plan on a long evening with the slow service! Have to knock them down a star for that. Four star food, but the service experience and the misquoted wait time (we would've gone somewhere else if we knew it would be 2 hours, not 1) really dragged it down. read more

Great food. The curries are tasty and a bit lighter than the creamy ones I've had elsewhere, though I can't say it was the best I've had. The appetizers are delicious too. This place got very crowded and we watched as dozens of customers came in, smelled the food, then were heartbroken to learn there was a long wait. If you want to eat here on a weekend evening, plan ahead. Good service too. read more

I loved everything about this place - the decor, the food, and the service were all perfect. This was walking distance from our hotel - the Holiday Inn City Centre. The portions aren't huge so it's best to treat this as a tapas style indian restaurant rather than the typical family style place. I think we ordered four dishes between the two of us and were stuffed. The menu was really interesting and inventive. read more

Mowgli - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

I was visiting Liverpool for work and was introduced to Mowgli! Wow, what can I say? This is hands down THE best Indian food I have ever eaten. It was a standout experience from start to finish. Our party of 10 all raved about the food and cocktails. It's interior is also whimsical and interesting. I highly suggest anything on the menu :) read more

Mowgli - Indian Near Me - Liverpool, XMS

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Outstanding. I went here with a friend one afternoon, as it's always busy in the evenings. I'd heard good things and am naturally sceptical but this place really lives up to the hype. The menu is well thought out and I can definitely recommend the yoghurt-bomb starter and the ginger chicken curry. Fresh and an impressive fusion of flavours, appetising to the very last bite. If you're looking to try authentic Indian street food in a warm, vibrant and friendly atmosphere: Mowgli is for you. read more

I have to give this restaurant 1 star, not because of the quality of the food, which was excellent. But because of the service! My friend's husband arrived just as my friend and I were finishing our meal. We asked if he could have a menu so he could order something too, my friend and I were intending to order dessert anyway so that would have worked out well. Instead, the waiter looked panicked by our request and responded with 'Oh, er, I'll just check.' Which we thought was odd. He then returned to tell us that my friend's husband could not order food as the table was needed so we would have to vacate it! Not even giving myself or my friend a chance to order dessert! I was truly amazed by this, I've never experienced anything like it before! I've been on the other side of that, when I've arrived and my table hasn't been ready because the prior users hadn't vacated yet. I've never really minded that as I understand it's important not to just turf out customers. I've never quite experienced this before. My friend's husband, previously a big fan of Mowgli, was so disgusted he doesn't want to return. As a first time customer, neither do I. read more

We sat in for lunch prior the UEFA Champion League parade and had one of the best lunches in recent memory. Large portions, reasonable prices, and they happily met our dietary requirements. read more

This place is sooooo good - mothers tikka masala, bunny chow, mowgli paneer, house chicken curry and all the others were absolutely fantastic . Loved it ! read more

This place was amazing!! It was my first night in Liverpool and the Indian dishes were fantastic. I went with my boyfriend and his brother + future sister-in-law. We ordered about 3-4 small plates and one of the combo tins. Would definitely go back again but probably order less :P read more

Great experience at Mowgli. A friend made reservations months in advance as it appears to be a very popular place. Indian food is served in "tapas" sized portions. They recommend two to three orders per person. Being a light eater, I chose two and had plenty. I ate the angry chicken (chicken on cabbage slaw), and the chick peas. Both delicious. We were a party of five and everyone seemed delighted by both the food and the prices. I'll return again. read more

Despite the non traditional menu we went here and loved the food. There was a short wait for a table - even on a Wednesday night - but grabbed a seat and drink at the bar while we waited. The food was awesome, tasty and flavoursome. Had the picnic potato and house chicken and the chicken was the right blend of spicy and taste. The potato was sweet but still nice. Very reasonably priced and a lovely atmosphere too. read more

Something different from main stream Indian food. I would say authentic - but I have never been to India!

on a visit from nyc to see an everton game, my friend and i were looking for somewhere to eat on saturday night. we came here on a recommendation from another friend and i am so glad we did. the mother butter chicken and paneer were great. for me the standout was the puff rice dish, it was so flavorful and unique, i loved it. read more

This place is incredible. I was shocked to find it in Liverpool. (This was the only place I liked after spending several days here for a work conference.) The decor and vibe was really cool and my server was super friendly and helpful. All the food was good, but the true star was the yogurt chat bombs. Just pop them in your mouth--amazing, complex explosion of flavor!! Do not skip these, seriously. read more