Mowgli Street Food in Brighton and Hove

We had the sharing menu it didn't disappoint loved everything we had the mogwli gin is particularly good our second visit and will definitely come back. My only observation is noone greets you until they are ready. There were 3 bar staff who said nothing to us while we waited patiently for a staff member whose role was seating us.A quick someone will be with you in a min is better than not saying anything at all no eye customer service is everything. However the people who served us were lovely friendly and explained the menu. A must visit we thought it was also value for money.

A lovely restaurant, really tasty food and pleasant staff.

Great knowledge and attentive staff. Great for gluten free. Amazing food 👍

Decent place and a decent menu.. great service and price wasn't too bad at all either..

Amazing tasty food and a great selection of cocktails. Thoroughly recommend

We popped in here early one evening during a short holiday in Brighton. The staff were very welcome, the atmosphere great and the food fabulous. We opted for the set menu which we felt was very good value. Our only complaint was they served 5 yoghurt chat bombs to share and then told us each had to be eaten in one mouthful. So two each and one left over which we couldn’t split! But otherwise really enjoyed the selection of curries and the portion sizes were just right. Gorgeous ice cream to finish off with. And the joy of swing seats just added to the experience!! Will definitely visit again.

The staff were very helpful and the food was beautiful, it was my treat for my 70th and couldn’t have been better looked after, the only point I would make is maybe put a curry on that isn’t as spicy as my partner found everything too spicy, but that is only a matter of taste

I ate here on Friday night with my Fiancee & some friends. The food for me was mediocre i think if you like Indian you’d be better going to your local. My friends enjoyed the experience but wouldn’t go back. The night for me was ruined when we finished our meal and were relaxing with our drinks & one of the hosts asked us to leave as the table was needed. They were his words! So rude. Will not be going back

Salió de la oportunidad a última hora de la tarde del domingo y así que me alegro de que lo hicimos. Optó por la comida establecida que era muy buena relación calidad-precio, variado y lleno. Me encantaron las bombas de chat de yogur tanto que pedimos una porción extra... una delicia para las papilas gustativas. El servicio era muy bueno... amable, eficiente y sonriente... ... . ¿qué más se puede querer? Sin duda lo volvería a visitar y muy recomendable.

Really great food, professional service! Not what you expected

Had high expectations but sadly was a little disappointed, the staff were very good but the food was mediocre (felt like something you could whip up at home) and the atmosphere wasn’t very relaxed

Such a great meal, we had the set meal and they made it full Vegan for us. Will definitely visit again next trip to Brighton.

Primera visita. Muy, muy impresionado. Gran comida, gran servicio, decoración y entorno encantador. Todos tuvimos la opción de "menú degustación", muy buena manera de probar algunos platos la primera vez. Sorprendentemente solo costó £ 25 cada uno - para un sábado por la noche en Central Brighton esto es increíblemente bien proceder. Sin duda volveré para explorar el abundante menú más - muchas gracias!

We tried Mowglis out after a Google search and checking the other reviews. Boy , it did not disappoint. We went for the set menu and it was divine! The cocktails were delicious and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend!

Lovely server who really made the meal. Food was delicious.

Five stars in every way. Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, excellent cocktails, and prices that are reasonable for the food Four stars because... A: A sneaky attached service charge. Do NOT guilt trip your customers, either pay your staff better or raise the prices of food in general if you are unable to do that. (We tipped the waitress personally anyway, but requested it be removed) B: the table size wasn't really large enough for five people despite us booking in advance. Two small square tables put together. Fix those two things and it's a definite five star restaurant

Delicious food, better than I had been led to believe. Lovely staff & fun atmosphere.

Good food, great staff, little pricy but worth it

The restaurant itself is beautiful, clever lighting makes the place dreamy and they offer hammock style seats which are very comfortable. The staff are fantastic, very professional and very friendly. The food however is the real star! Stunning flavour combinations, beautifully presented. This was without doubt the best Indian meal we have ever had. Sincere thanks to the whole Mowgli team.

We visited for my birthday. The restaurant wasn’t advised but our waiter overheard and brought a brownie and ice cream at the end. Excellent service. We had the sharer and they were very accommodating to dietary requirements. The food was lovely and great cocktails too. I would definitely recommend

We visited Brighton Mowgli for the 6th or 7th time. Excellent as usual. Our waitress, Holly, was a delight. Full of joyful energy she was able to give us time in a busy restaurant. Thank you, Holly!!!

First time coming here and had a wonderful date night, Holly was really wonderful and helpful and helped make the evening so enjoyable - must visit!

Mowgli, more like, more please! Food, top notch, had the sharer plates with my wife and we devoured the lot. Gunpowder chicken was banging The chat bombs exploded with flavour And the random selection of curry's to try was a nice addition to learning what the food is like here. Holly our waitress was excellent, attentive, friendly and very informative. Holly for the win on the competition! Will be back!

Great evening at Mowgli. Restaurant had a wonderful welcoming atmosphere and Holly, our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable about the food.

really great small plates sharing, was served by the lovely Holly and had an unreal platter of street food - we’ll be back!

Lovely food and setting and great service of food was a little slow to come out. Everything beautifully fresh and tasty and a lovely mango lassi

Great lunch at Mowglis Brighton. Holly and the team looked after us very well. We will be back again, especially for those lamb chops!

Amazing service today ! Holly so cheery and couldn’t do more for us . Thank you and see you soon

Gorgeous inside! The lights and swings are so pretty! It books up pretty quick too, we had wanted to go the one night but it was booked so we booked early the next morning and it was perfect. Definitely go with the recommended 3 dishes. We did that but we shared the rice and bread and got our own dish for the meat. I got mother butter chicken and it was SO good! Couldn't recommend enough. A little on the pricey side of about £20-25 per person for lunch but it was worth it.

The food and service at Mowgli was so fantastic. Holly to great care of us and there were so many vegetarian options. A great experience all round!

We visited this place after hearing a lot about it and were excited to give it a try. The starters—tamarind chips and sticky chicken—were absolutely delicious. However, the main courses were quite disappointing. We ordered the house lamb curry and the green chicken curry, but they were more like bland stews rather than proper curries. I understand that being in Brighton, they might tone down the spice level, but there was barely any flavour at all. The lamb, in particular, was completely tasteless—I had to ask for salt just to make it edible. To make matters worse, no one checked on our table during the meal to ask if everything was okay. When we shared our feedback at the end, the staff member became quite defensive, which left us surprised by the response. Unfortunately, this was our first and last visit. Definitely not the Indian street food experience we were expecting.

Superb service and the decor is nice. The seating, though looks cool, does nothing for your back as there is no back to any chairs. Sadly the food is just not up to scratch for the price, all very bland, and hot food served on top of cold leaves so is cold by the time it gets to the table. We like small plates but the containers they serve food in is just not for us. Was very put off buy it, can only describe them as what rationed food comes in, if your in the army Give me a plate!

Can't wait for a copy and paste response of... 'We greatly appreciate your feedback. The recipes we use are from our founders family, however we understand these are not always everyone's personal preference. Thank you for giving Mowgli a try 🐒'. That kind of sums the place up. Nothing individual, no personality and no customer care. Anyway....I may be harsh with one star but allow me to explain. The one star completely comes down to one member of staff. I'm assuming a supervisor of some sort. She had short hair and was the only one not wearing a uniform. My partner and I came for dinner a few nights ago. We never eat out due to financial reasons. We requested a swing seat as my partner loved the idea. When we arrived, this member of staff was blunt in telling us we wouldn't be sat on a swing seat. No apology, just grabbed menus and told us to follow. I halted and mentioned the the swing seat was important as my partner has always wanted to experience it. I was sheepish about this and mentioned how it might have sounded silly. She laughed in our faces being awfully patronising and making us feel stupid. It was horrible. It wasn't a 'understanding' laugh, it was a 'are you serious' laugh. She even sarcastically apologised for laughing at us. Confirming it was in fact, at us. If she'd have given me a chance to speak, she would have realised that I noticed a couple leaving the swing seats and all I was doing was asking to sit in the now free swing seats. I eventually got that through to her. She then angrily told us we'd have to wait because she needed to clean the table. We told her that wasn't a problem. She then stormed off, wiped the table, clicked her fingers and called us over like dogs. Like it was a real issue... Unbelievably stroppy. Handed us menus and stormed off. I couldn't help but observe her during the service and I was so shocked at her behaviour. Pulling faces behind other customers backs as they were coming up the stairs because she felt they weren't moving fast enough...not communicating with other diners, rushing around stroppy. She clearly didn't want to be there and gave the whole restaurant a really awful and uncomfortable atmosphere. Awful start to the night. I was raging but tried to keep it down for my partner's sake. We were not the only people to notice as another table made a comment about her to us. The food was okay. If you're a home cook then you won't be blown away by it. It was pleasant enough but for those prices (average of 10 pounds per small tapas type dish), it needs to be exceptional and it really wasn't. Far too expensive for what's severed but I understand that's totally subjective. Some may disagree. On top of the expensive bill there's a really cheeky charity donation slapped on. It's uncomfortable to ask to take it off and the whole thing just feels a bit off. I'm always happy to donate to charity but you need to make the dishes more affordable before you pressure people into it. I'd also be curious to whether the company perhaps matches the donation? On a more positive note... Aside for the really nasty supervisor, the other members of staff were absolutely wonderful. Cheery, attentive and lifted the whole experience. The sole reason we kept on the service charge - though it sickens me to think the supervisor may have taken a cut. All in all, for me, not worth it at all. I left financially worse off, insulted and still hungry.

What a beautiful restaurant! Food was amazing 👏 The Mowgli sticky chicken was incredible. Would definitely return!

Updated - Feb 2025 Reliably fabulous food and a wonderful vibe here, even on a wet and windy Wednesday in February! This was a business dinner for 3, but my partner and I also enjoyed eating here à deux last week. The menu is excellent, the service is great and the bill is always reasonable. My only complaint, repeatedly, is that although there's an app with a loyalty element (collect a stamp when you eat and with 6 you get £25 off your bill) never has any staff member mentioned it to me when dining or paying. Usually I remember to get the app out to collect the stamp (a clunky but workable system) but sometimes I forget. That's frustrating! It feels like a wasted opportunity. It would be easy for them to ask "do you have our app?" on arrival or when paying, but they never do! Still, a fantastic place we'll visit again soon! Oct 2024 - As always, excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Varied menu options and good drinks. Good value and a wonderful evening.

This is not your traditional Indian food. It's served tapas style (small dishes). The food was fragrant, not too spicy, very tasty, and reasonably priced, in attractive surroundings. I highly recommend it, and I've eaten curry all over the country.

We had the best meal here! So tasty. Service was great and food options meant everyone (even the vegan!) had lots of choice.

Great place, never been before, the restaurant looks amazing with all the lights and it has quirky swing seats in the window. Food was great, we had the experience menu with a selection of different items. Was actually very filling even though the portions are smallish. (Think tapas) . Will definitely go again if in the area

Amazing food, fantastic venue service was a bit patchy if I'm honest.

Bad bad avoid, service is poor and the food cold and horrible not a pleasant visit. We had the most awful experience, asked for a beverage at 9:15 and and they said the bar was closed! Shocking bad service.

Amazing restaurant, great set up, quick service and incredible food. Make sure you get the Chat Bombs!

Dazzling decor, plenty of space between customers, and innovative furnishings. There were reasonably priced cocktails, which were excellent. Staff were informative and upbeat. The food was a taste sensation. We will be back, and look forward to explore more of the other dishes. I definitely recommend this place!

Great service, despite being Valentine’s Day. Food was on time and lovely our waiter Axel was really nice

Beautiful restaurant, great food, and lovely staff. We went for the sharing option and for £25 a head it's brilliant and absolutely worth it. Can't stress enough how pretty the interior is.

Was looking forward to trying a Mowgli for a while but, must admit that I wasn't blown away by the food. We got the set menu for ease and a couple of the dishes were pretty good but others just a bit meh if I'm honest. Service was generally excellent and I did enjoy my cardamon old fashioneds. Low atmos score as we were sat on a terrible table right next to the front door so had all new arrivals and staff coming and going past us.

Dropped in for a quick solo dinner, food is amazing. Bunny Chow was just right.

Perfect. Delicious food, friendly staff and really nice vibes 10/10

Absolutely lovely restaurant, staff have an abundance of knowledge about the menu answered questions before I asked, friendly and welcoming they didn’t make us feel awkward about being there as it was our first time there and going to new places is a major anxiety point for myself, but we couldn’t of been made more at ease and welcomed we will be going again!

How cool is this place?! My photos don't do the setting any justice as I didn't want to take pics of people dining but the venue is absolutely stunning! Lit up by fairy lights with a wood theme throughout. Looks absolutely magical. There's even tables with swing seats! Lots to pick from food wise too. All sharing plates which were delicious. Again, my photos don't do the food justice but it's really tasty. They have a good selection of drinks and have non-alcoholic cocktails, which were delicious and priced really well. They also do non/low alcohol beer, which is a must for me. There are lots of alcoholic drinks and soft drinks too. Waiting staff were the best. Really quick and friendly service and a huge thank you to the server that swiftly moved the loud and obnoxious bunch of lads ordering tequila before they had even begun. You are my hero! Would reccomend.

Really lovely and engaged staff. Made our afternoon

Very disappointing experience, overpriced food that is not worth trying. There are many good Indian restaurants in Brighton, however Mowgli is not one of them. Wooden benches are super uncomfortable, cheap looking design. If you still ended up there, mocktail was good, but do not order curry.

Food excellent, good prices, staff very friendly, can't fault it! The look of the restaurant is beautiful!

Very nice time here! Service from Holly was great, she explained the menu very well and helped us with our order. The decorations and atmosphere of the restaurant was really pretty and cool. We sat at the novel swing chairs by the window, they take a little getting used to but are fun for the novelty of it; however, I did find that I had to lean forward whilst eating, as my arms were rubbing up against the rope of the swing. The food was great and incredibly fresh. I had the Money Wrap and my partner had the Gunpowder Chicken, both were exceptional. Prices weren't too bad for lunch but I can see the bill racking up high if you're here for dinner. Would still highly recommend

Extremely delicious fresh and interesting food at a great price. We will be back:)

Food was good. We went for the set menu, but too much food came out all at the same time. I am a slow eater, so most of the food went cold, and it was a little over facing.

When searching for a dinner spot, I stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to give it a try. I ordered the *Mowgli House Lamb* with basmati rice(rice doesn’t come with the curry, you need to order separately), as well as the *Gunpowder Chicken*. The *Mowgli House Lamb*, while tender, lacked a memorable flavor. I requested it to be spicy, but unfortunately, the dish arrived devoid of any heat. Perhaps there was a miscommunication, but it fell short of expectations and left me eager to explore other options on the menu next time. In contrast, the *Gunpowder Chicken* was an absolute delight. The dish boasted bold, vibrant flavors that were deeply satisfying. It's the standout of the meal and the primary reason behind my 4-star rating. I would wholeheartedly recommend it. One area for improvement, however, is the lighting in the restaurant. It was not that bright for me that at times I contemplated using my phone's flashlight to properly view my meal. Maybe the area I was seating in did not have the best lighting in the restaurant. A slight adjustment to the lighting levels would enhance the dining experience significantly. In summary, the *Gunpowder Chicken* is a must-try, and with a few tweaks, this spot has the potential to shine even brighter.

Lunch with my son. The food was amazing, and the service was great.

Friendly and efficient service, great food, clean place. What else could a girl ask for? Definitely recommended if you like Indian food!

The food was great! Myself and my friend went and we ordered the 3 chefs choice options and then a couple of sides. Everything we ate was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Will be returning again soon

Visited here on a Saturday which was as really busy so worth booking in advance. The service was excellent and flavours fantastic. We decided to have the street food sharer and there was plenty of food for the 4 of us including 1 Vegetarian. Our favourite was the Yogurt Chat Bomb

Good modern Asian with some imaginative dishes and very good value Christmas meal (we were there as a group booking). Very good service.

Me and my partner were both very looking forward to trying to mowgli and have been wanting to go for a while. We were sat by the door, away from the rest of the restaurant so already there was little atmosphere. We ordered a set menu with starters and tiffin boxes. We didn't have to wait long for our food(worrying quick) and yet it still all came out cold. The food was lacking in seasoning and flavour, and the curry's we had were basically just chicken floating in watery tomato soup. The menu includes deserts(a scope of ice dream) but after waiting half hour, these still hadn't arrived and we didn't want to wait much longer so asked for the bill and left (they took £6 off for this) The restaurant was busy, and there was plenty of staff on shift, but they all seemed to be standing around waiting for something to happen. Overall we were very unimpressed with the food, flavour & service and would have much preferred going to our local indian

We ate here for NYE and the restaurant was packed. Service was amazing, the food came out quickly and was hot and tasty. We tried several of their signature cocktails as well which were also VERY good. We were a little concerned since some of the recent reviews weren't great, but honestly couldn't have been happier with our experience here.

Food was tasty, decor really nice! Service a bit clunky, waited a while to be served and then had 2 people people come one after the other to serve us, staff seemed to be rushed off their feet, perhaps they need to hire more people? Ordered the potato curry and then was brought the prawn curry but after checking it was actually the potato curry, so again it just felt like the staff were a bit stressed out and rushing, despite being lovely. Would visit again, just feel like service could be ironed out a bit more, especially for a 12.5% service charge!

We went here with our friends for lunch in December, and having read the reviews I wasn't sure what to expect, but i'm pleased to say it was very good. Food was excellent. They advised 3 dishes each, but the portions were so good that 2 would be fine for most people. It was very tasty. The service was good and staff were friendly. We will certainly go back.

A really poor visit. Host seemed put out by having people visit the restaurant and was incredibly rude. He spent most of the night at the stand by the door checking his phone. Our server Luke was lovely and tried to explain the menu, but we found he was struggling over the very loud music. It was a little off putting and we could barely hold our own conversation. Our drinks arrived pretty quickly but the food was a huge disappointment. Overly sweet sauces, and meats lacking any real flavour. The lamb curry was swimming in oil and was so incredibly tough that my dad couldn’t finish it. Honestly surprised that Nisha puts her name to this. One of our curries was wrong, but Luke managed to swap it for the correct one. I wouldn’t rush back, and quite frankly wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Very disappointed with the whole experience. Even Luke’s attentiveness couldn’t save it.

Amazing combination of excellent Indian food, efficient but warm service and fabulous interiors - bright and livening - even during the day time! Is fun to sit by the windows on the ‘swing’ seats watching the quiet Dukes lane passer-bys. The open version of the kathi/roll/wrap was unique - both in taste and also tastefully healthy. Fish curry and the basmati rice made a great satisfying pairing. Now going to try out the London branches soon!

I was so excited to eat here mainly for the swing seats. The food was awesome the, staff were really lovely and attentive. We'll be back 100%

An amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Taster menu brilliant with a really great selection. Every single dish was fantastic. So tasty. The service was excellent and the whole atmosphere was great. A really lovely place to visit. Will definitely be returning.

We had a little pre-Christmas getaway in brighton and decided we’d go to Mowgli for dinner as we’d never properly had it. The food was absolutely amazing (ended up asking for the cookbook for Christmas) and our host Barry was absolutely fantastic, so helpful and so informative. When we’re back in brighton, we’ll definitely be visiting again!

As many other reviews have said, if you like Indian food you’ll be disappointed with Mowgli. Every dish is over sweetened and has the same sickly sweet flavour, barely any meat in the chicken dishes, and supermarket Roti bread. Totally inauthentic. Ignore the standard reply from Mowgli on other negative reviews claiming the recipes are from the “founders family”. This is a soulless chain eatery owned by TriSpan Private Equity. You’d be closer to a family recipe going to KFC. Eat somewhere genuinely locally owned instead!

Disappointing experience. I heard that this restaurant was one reason that Curry Leaf around the corner closed down, which was a shame as Curry Leaf served amazing food. But due to that I was looking forward to some really nice food. In short, the “authentic” (as pointed out by the waiting staff) food was nowhere near the quality of Curry Leaf or Chilli Pickle. I’m hoping that the restaurant was understaffed that evening as they were clearly rushed and service was not good. Will not be visiting again.

Food was amazing and the ambience was perfect for a family Christmas meal

Really good food … especially their starters! And the lamb main! Big shout out to Kat!!! Fab waitress!

Visited here last night for my birthday, booked very last minute for 9pm. Service was excellent, quick (especially as the restaurant was packed) and everyone was super friendly! Atmosphere inside was amazing, the whole place is beautiful. The food…amazing! We tried 5 dishes between 2 of us which was too much but we left we a doggy bag! 100% recommend!

Amazing evening! Fab food, drink and service! Kat looked after us and was amazing! Will be coming back!

Not authentic Indian food, bland, ingredients don’t taste quite right for the dish, price is high but tastes like ready meal from Iceland. Nice servers and sophisticated atmosphere. Love the swings.

Excellent for sharing lots of different foods and flavours. Really tasty but filling too. Great service and atmosphere

The food here is excellent- super tasty and layered with so many flavours. As the portions are smaller the food does tend to get cold quickly unfortunately. It’s a cool but somewhat gimmicky decor with fun swing seats that look good but aren’t very comfortable or conducive to speaking with your fellow diners. I think they are aiming for a quick turnaround here as the other seats aren’t very comfortable either. But the food is totally worth it!!! The chat bombs are amazing as are the monkey wraps

We had an incredible experience at Mowgli Brighton! The food was absolutely excellent—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was fast and friendly, with Barry taking such great care of us throughout the evening. A special mention goes to the spicy mango margarita, expertly crafted by Bertie—it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. I couldn’t recommend this place more for anyone looking for amazing food, great drinks, and exceptional service. Can’t wait to come back!

We had a lovely staff Christmas dinner here tonight and the food was incredible. I had the smoked cardamom old fashioned, I highly recommend. Hopefully when you come and try it yourself you have the incomparable Bertie serving you , they were such a joy and everything was great. All the staff were incredibly helpful. Very much recommend! <3

Chose the place for Xmas work do and it was average at best, the booking process is a nightmare everyone was sent a shared sheet meaning all your information was deleted, took an hour to get an answer on the phone and when I did there wasn't an apology. Then to the food I chose the meat main and was given a main that has the tiniest single bit of meat.

Amazing service - Bertie was fabulous!! Food was lovely, will definitely return💋

We had a lovely xmas meal, with Bertie serving, they made us some amazing cocktails with lovely customer service. Definitely will be returning

Yummy food, good vibes, lovely team! Shout out to Bertie who made us delicious cocktails!

Food was incredible, got a load of different dishes to share for our work Christmas party and the service was fantastic 🙏🏻 Bertie greeted us on the way in and made such incredible cocktails. Great service great food great fun!

I've just eaten at the Brighton restaurant, we were served by Luke who was extremely attentive, efficient and most friendly, this was my first visit and l will most definitely be returning. The food is amazing, unlike anything that l have eaten before and the decor is beautiful ❤️

Delicious tiffin boxes and the best part is the surprise of protein, veg and starch.

We had a wonderful afternoon, 5 of us went for lunch. The food was delicious and the service from our waiter Luke was second to none. Thank you

Massive thanks to Luke for looking after us ladies. He was so attentive & professional to us. Thank you for your help with the menu. We all appreciated your expertise. 10/10

I booked this restaurant for my girlfriends birthday, The service was terrible a smile goes a long way, The staff all look like the could not be bothered with being at work, or to putting in any effort to be friendly. I was really excited to eat in this place as the lights are beutifal, but the food and service was a let down...

If you are a desi looking for authentic Indian food, look the other way. I ordered the goan fish curry and couldn't be more disappointed. It's white washed sweet curry. The ambience and service was excellent though 🙃

Has a wonderful Friday evening here. Staff were lovely and so was the food. We loved absolutely everything! Definitely recommend the angry bird dish.

It's a cute restaurant with a lovely atmosphere, the chilli mango margarita was lovely. Service was great. However the tandoori chicken wrap was bland and served tepid, no one wants luke warm chicken. The panner was far to sweet. But the other dishes were lovely.

We had the best staff night out . Kat was amazing !

Kat was very friendly and efficient

Fantastic meal, the service has been exceptional. Big thank you to Kat. We will back soon for sure. Definitely recommend this place 👌

A real swinging place. Highly recommend

Nice food, I only had a wrap.a bit on pricy side £9 for a vegetarian wrap starter

Decent place with a unique aesthetic. Food was relatively good and the service was below average.