Mowgli Street Food Oxford

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  Lara

  ·2 months ago

  “The atmosphere was nice it was quiet and the restaurant was very nice. The server found me paying cash inconvenient and complained about it. The food was shockingly small and overpriced it was like la carte. The butter chicken was £10 for a tiny dish and the pafia bread was inflated and dry. It almost looked pregnant. Bad experience I would not come here again.”

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  Taimoor

  ·2 months ago

  “Tucked on top of the Westgate shopping centre, Mowgli is worth visiting place. The first thing that hits you is the décor. Fairy lights everywhere, hanging swing seats, and a warm, slightly chaotic energy that feels more like a friend's garden party than a restaurant. It's loud in the best way. Not a place for a quiet, whispered conversation, but perfect for catching up with a group over a table crowded with small plates. We went in not really knowing how to order, and that turned out to be half the fun. The menu is built around Indian street food, tiffin-style sharing dishes rather than the usual starter-main-dessert format. We ended up with the chicken, keema, pao bhaji, tamarind fries, and a bowl of dahl, all landing on the table within minutes of each other. Everything was fresh, punchy, and clearly not aiming for the safe, familiar curry-house flavours. Service was genuinely warm without being overbearing, our waiter talked us through the dishes without making us feel rushed, even though the place was packed. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the view over Oxford's rooftops, it's an easy place to recommend, especially for a group night out rather than a quiet dinner for two.”

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  Prangya Panigrahi

  ·3 months ago

  “The ambience was great, but unfortunately the food was disappointing. Both the quality and quantity were below average. The curries had an odd sweet-and-sour flavor that didn't work well, and the paneer curry had an overwhelming taste that lingered long after the meal. Overall, the dining experience fell short because of the food, despite the pleasant atmosphere.”

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  Chris Porteous

  ·4 months ago

  “I dined twice during a short stay in Oxford. Mobility is just a few minutes walk from the Premier Inn where I was staying. On Wednesday I had the mother butter chicken with basmati rice and a couple of roti's. It was so good I had the same the following evening. Glad of the roti's to polish off the delicious sauce! Would definitely recommend must try the chats next time.”

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  Rikke Puggaard-Rode

  ·4 months ago

  “Excellent food - great selection of both starters, mains, and sides. Appreciated the full section with vegetarian options + we were asked if we wanted a vegan and/or gluten-free menu. Great vibes and good staff. Seating both inside and out. Nice selection of drinks (alcoholic and non).”

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  Jan Chan

  ·5 months ago

  “Nice place, good food options, plenty of food lots of small plates for about £10, adds up quickly but all good and everything was bursting with flavour. The swing tables might be a bit too much core strength, especially if you have been feasting on curry in tonnes of little metal tiffin containers. You can find it in the Westgate roof top area.”

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  Brian Jones

  ·6 months ago

  “Excellent service throughout and a good choice of food, which was presented very well and was cooked amazingly. Dog friendly, so our two Westies enjoyed. The seats were swings which made the experience all the more special. We will be visiting again.”

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  Levki Webster

  ·7 months ago

  “Beautiful setting, loved the fairy lights. The waiter was really friendly and helpful. We went for the sharing menu which was a great way to try 3 different currys you also get rice, roti and vegetables. You also get chat bombs and fenugreek potatoes and for desert a scoop of the best salted caramel ice cream ive ever had.There are plenty of vegetarian options too. I would describe the food as authentic and very flavoursome. Just one thing to note is that as you walk in you are asked "still or spring" and we said still. Water came over promptly which we were charged £4.60 for. I do feel annoyed at this as it felt a bit underhand. That said we were advised at the point of asking for the bill that there was an optional £1 charity donation and a 10% service charge which we were happy to pay . Would definitely recommend Mowgli”

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  CT Vibes

  ·7 months ago

  “Great chats - traditional bhel, dahi-puri and some innovations of their own (Diwali Cauliflower) .. amazing side dishes we ordered temple Daal, picnic potato curry) with rice. Very authentic - reminded of food back in Kathiawar.”

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  Betsy Vriend

  ·9 months ago

  “I loved my first experience with Mowgli Oxford. Our server was very softly spoken which was difficult since I’m rather deaf but he was just shy and quite sweet - and his service was efficient and good. I fell in love with the atmosphere - lights everywhere and very evocative; it was very beautiful. We had the special menu - the sharer deal for two. It comes with the yoghurt bombs (amazing) and something else which escapes my memory; but everything was delicious. We opted for the black dhal (exceptional and insanely moreish), the prawn curry and the goan fish curry which was both delicious. It also came with rice, two flatbreads and ice cream. Everything was so delicious and some really innovative and surprising tastes - all welcome surprises, not unnerving ones! Very much looking forward to our next jaunt here.”

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