Mughli Restaurant+Charcoal Pit in Manchester

The food is actually delicious but some things are unnecessarily spicy. I do love the atmosphere though.

Levels above any Asian restaurant I've ever dined at ! What an experience the flavours are outstanding the staff attentive the atmosphere and the aroma are very special. Treat yourself you won't regret it.

Food was amazing. Mixed grill which we shared, there was plenty of it. The lamb was coated in something which was gorgeous. The tandoori chicken was succulent and tasty . Everything was beautiful. The mango lassi was gorgeous. Definitely go back

Food is amazing, really filling portions!! Staff are lovely though service was quite slow within the first hour of opening

My first stop on Curry Mile, and before I even stepped inside, I was hit with the intoxicating aroma of curry, sizzling spices, and smoky grilled meats wafting through the air. The scent alone had my mouth watering—I knew I was in for something special. I went all in and ordered the Scorpion Prawns, Charred Lamb Chops, Butter Chicken, Naan, and Basmati Rice—and every dish delivered a bold, spice-packed punch. The Scorpion Prawns were a fiery revelation. Bathed in a smoky, curry-infused marinade, they had an addictive, slow-building heat that lingered just long enough before giving way to the spices and char undertones beneath. Each bite was both intense and balanced, making them impossible to stop eating. Then came the Charred Lamb Chops—and wow, these were next-level. Perfectly grilled with a beautifully seared crust, the lamb was infused with a deep, aromatic spice blend of cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom, giving it a rich, almost smoky warmth. Every bite was juicy, tender, and packed with complex layers of flavor. The Butter Chicken was creamy, velvety, and undeniably well-made—but just a touch sweeter than I’m used to. The tomato-based sauce had a rich, buttery smoothness, infused with smoky paprika, garam masala, and just a hint of fenugreek. While I tend to prefer a bit more of a savory kick, I could still appreciate the way the flavors melded together into something comforting and indulgent. Of course, the perfect pairings were fresh naan and basmati rice. The naan was warm, pillowy, and slightly charred—ideal for soaking up every last drop of sauce. The rice, fragrant and perfectly cooked, carried subtle hints of cinnamon and clove, adding a delicate balance to the bold spices of the meal. From the fiery intensity of the prawns to the deep, smoky warmth of the lamb and the rich, creamy butter chicken, this meal was a celebration of spice in all its forms. My first stop on Curry Mile set the bar high, and I already know I’ll be back for more

Staff could do with a smile. Food was average.

Although the 'curry mile' is nowhere near what it used to be, this restaurant remains excellent. Mixed grill second to none

Great restaurant experience, wonderful food, amazing variety, tasty drinks, yummy desserts

Incredible food, served in very attractive surroundings. The menu is really interesting and varied and there's something for everyone. The curries were served in attractive, authentic heavy bowls which added to the experience. The desserts were divine! Highly recommended

Great place for food food and a lovely vibe

That broccoli! Pain Puri and the butter chicken also 🤩 the cocktails are stunners as well

I remember going to Mughli a few years ago when it first opened...and I wasn't impressed. Never went back until this week. Met a few friends there for dinner on a Tues night...and it was a lot better than I remembered! The grills are the obvious standout in terms of food. We ordered the king prawns, lamb chops, seekh kebabs (chicken and lamb) and tandoori chicken. All were really tasty...perhaps the seekh kebabs were not quite to the same standard as the others. There was nothing wrong with them...but you can get better in a lot of places in MCR. The issue I did have with the grilled starters was the price. I know it's tough for restaurants these days so I don't like to complain too much about prices...but these were a little toppy. For eg; £8.50 for 2 seekh kebabs £10 for 2 tandoori chicken thighs £4.30 for 1 lamb chop...we ordered 6 which came to nearly £26! The only starter I didn't have an issue with on price were the prawns...even though they were £5 a piece (!) they were much bigger than an average king prawn and they were fresh. For mains we ordered a few main dishes - butter chicken, the staff lamb and potato curry, tarka dal along with 4 tandoori rotis and 2 portions of rice. The curries were ok...not bad but not great by any means. And while the prices were only a little higher than expected at £14 the portion sizes were quite disappointing. On top of that the prices for the sides was silly...£4 for rotis that were regular sized. Btw...we also ordered soft drinks as we were all driving...and again the prices were ridiculous. £4.30 for a 250ml can of soda is not justifiable in my opinion. We didn't have any deserts...and our bill came to £186. Overall I didn't mind Mughli...it's a good looking and modern place that is fully licensed (which is a rarity in Rusholme)...but the owners have designed the menu to squeeze the absolute maximum out of diners. If the food and service was great all round I would not mind...but apart from the prawns....there wasn't anything I ate that I couldn't get somewhere else for less cost or better quality. And charging 10% service on top of the bill automatically annoyed me again! 😆

Got a delivery so can’t comment on atmosphere and service however when the food showed up it was seemingly in a microwave meal package. i wish it was because that would have probably tasted nicer. In truth the korma was watered down to the point it was almost inedible and got completely left, the tikka was less than average and extremely salty, Wouldn't recommend to my dog (who actually eats his own shit). Made both of us ill.

Mughli has always been our favourite and only restaurant that we visited regularly on the curry mile. However, having not been for a couple of years we went tonight and felt so disappointed. The quality has been replaced with an ethos of extracting as much money as possible from the customer without worrying much about service and effort. My curry and naan bread was excellent but my wife's korma was very poor. Asked if we could have paneer in it and told no. It was a korma sauce with an onion bhaji in it. Side dishes of sag aloo, rice and Bombay potatoes were not good at all. Finally at tip of £27 already added to the bill is very poor etiquette especially when we cleared and rounded up the plates ourselves. Even charged 10% 'tip' on 2 drinks that I bought and paid for at the bar on arrival. This was our last ever visit.

We had an amazing Valentine's Day meal here. It was our first time at Mughli and we will definitely be back. The food was amazing, Peter's Naan is incredible 😍 staff are lovely too.

Visited Mughli restaurant last night after watching a review video on tik tok, this place did not disappoint! The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant felt authentic with the little touches like insense sticks burning. The food was absolutely gorgeous, the charcoal pit section was definitely a hit! If you haven’t been here I’d highly recommend it. We will definitely be back.

Service was excellent, bounced in after watching insta post. Was not disappointed. The food tastes amazing, really fresh and hot hot hot.

Wow, this place is delicious, super tasty, service was excellent, staff are really friendly, we will definitely be back! The lamb chops 10 out of 10, fresh naans, excellent! Thank you guys

Came for dinner with the family after some promising reviews — what we experienced today did not meet expectations. Staff members were nice overall but service was slow and very unorganised despite it not being very busy. Items as simple as drinks would be missing for ages. Mind you, the only thing that arrived on time without fault was the card reader and the bill (including of course the mandatory 10% service charge). The food tasted good but portions were microscopic and grossly overpriced. We (5 people) ended up spending over £100 yet still left hungry. Absolute robbery! There are so many fantastic South Asian spots in the area that sell large portions of great-tasting food at a fraction of the price. If you want local takeaway level food at a San Carlo level price, by all means pay Mughli a visit. If, however, you want food that’ll fill you up, avoid this place.

Our first visit to this restaurant. Wow, what a brilliant experience. The restaurant was beautiful looking with little candles and lamps on the table. The staff were so polite and friendly. The food was out of this world. It tasted amazing. We visited for a birthday meal and we were definitely not disappointed.

Been eating at Mughli for years, just never left a review! Never had a bad meal or experience! My Mum and I visited the other week while they had 50% off curry’s, we didn’t book ahead, as it was a last minute decision, but we did call up and were advised we would be seated relatively quickly - which we were! Arguably the best restaurant on ‘curry mile’ .. Which seemingly doesn’t have that many actual traditional curry restaurants anymore, the great thing about Mughli is, while they offer a new take on ‘Indian cuisine’ they are also do delicious charcoal meat! If you’re thinking about going for food, do it!

We had a spectacular evening! The food was great, service very polite and nice, we ordered 2 curries, mix grill, babba ganush, pappadums and sauces, every single thing was amazing! Full of flavour, everything was just really well balanced! 100% recommended+ will be coming back!!

Beautiful food and the staff are lovely. We enjoyed everything and can’t fault it at all

Really good did not disappoint really nice would come again

Recientemente cenamos en Mughli Charcoal Pit, y tengo que decir que es un corte por encima del resto cuando se trata de auténtica comida india. Como alguien que tiene 52 años y es un fan de toda la vida de la cocina india, he probado todos los grandes nombres en Manchester y sus alrededores y la famosa Wilmslow Road. Sin duda, esta es la mejor comida que he probado. El cordero y la carne de pollo fueron nada menos que perfectos – cocinados con absoluta precisión, tiernos y llenos de sabor. El ambiente era cálido y acogedor, haciendo la experiencia aún más agradable. El personal era atento, amable y realmente mejoró la noche. Si estás buscando una excelente comida india que realmente establezca el estándar, Mughli Charcoal Pit es el lugar para ir. No puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente!

Been here many times before and loved it but was massively disappointed tonight. We were served our drinks and had our food order taken and one dish was brought out but after that we waited an hour for the rest of our food after having to ask how much longer it would be. No one came over to us at all and couldn’t get any of the servers’ attention. We watched people come in after us and get their food before us and had to ask for some water 3 times before getting any. I cannot fault the food as it was delicious but the service was appalling.

Service was great, curries were on the bland side. Garlic naan was fantastic! If I were to return, it would be for charcoal meats only.

Oh my word. You have to try this place. Amazing! Fabulous staff. Bringing the whole family back. Have the huge bbq platter. You won’t regret it. Wear those elasticated pants. 😂 the mocktails are delicious too. We will be coming back soon

The best Indian restaurant in Manchester I’m my humble opinion

great food great atmosphere great service great value waitress and service was brilliant. warm and inviting on a winter evening

Good vegan choices. Actual fresh vegetables and the okra fries were perfect 👌

I wish it was BYOB but it’s very good

Great food and very relaxed atmosphere

Unbelieveble, what a taste and friendly service. Real Indian food. Never had this before in a other Indian restaurant. PERFECT!!!!

Probably one of the best curry gafs in Manchester. Food was incredible. Highly recommend the mixed grill & leopard roll. We got Tuk Tuk Karai, Chicken Chilli Mirch & Lamb Saag and all were 10/10. Staff were really nice too.

Mugli where should I begin? The atmosphere was decent seating was okay to make you feel cozy they light up a little candle on the table which is practically running by a miracle as the candle is all burnt out and fighting for life at the bottom of the candle holder. The whole dining area is freezing they have one electric heater on that’s supposed to supply heat to everyone hilarious. Service was standard as a take away shop they got our order wrong twice and the worst part of everything is the service charge bill they add on which is £10 on top of the food for basically the staff bringing food to our table when they’re not huddled in a corner chit chatting ignoring everyone. Let’s get to the main part the food was absolutely horrible. The starters were an abomination the lamb chops were tasteless and chewy. The scorpion prawns felt like I was dying in the water with them one bite in to them and you could taste a full table spoon of salt no flavour and no spice. The seekhkebab roll was okay I guess it’s not hard to wrap it in a light chappati with cheese and store bought sweet chilli sauce so paying a tenner for just the roll made me want to wrap my self in the chappati as it’s an insult to everyone. The Malai broccoli was a joke they smacked it on to the grill charcoaled it threw salt and pepper on it and whacked the whole thing including the head on to a plate with an unknown orange sauce that looked and tasted like back up vomit oh but for the aestheticness they threw On a couple of pomegranates to justify the price for the 50p broccoli head you get at Aldi. I still didn’t learn my lesson and leave after all that decided to play with my stomach and intestines by waiting for the main courses. Ordered the butter chicken and it was the biggest mistake of the night and the trip to Manchester. The sweetness and coconut milk mixed together made me want to puke back in to the fancy little pot as there was enough room to accommodate for it considering they charge extortionate prices and throw in 4 chicken pieces. How does a curry restaurant get a butter chicken wrong it’s the most easiest dish to make my 10 year old child could make better chicken in gravy with 5 tablespoons of sugar and tomato purée because that is basically what it was with orange food colouring thrown in to disguise the nasty mess they served. The second main ordered was the naga chilli chicken dish an absolute joke. How do you manage to mess up a naga dish. Naga supposed to be spicy was fished out from mugli being sweet was an absolute joke . Tasted exactly like the butter chicken but with a table spoon of naga in there so I’ll leave that right there so you guys can fill in the blanks. The best thing of the night was the coco cola and the mango lassi so basically I wasted 150 quid on a nice glass of drinks with a quarter lime and a glass cup . Such a let down and now I have the aftermath to look forward to as my stomach is bubbling and gurgling from it. Worst place to exist out there and what a waste of a spot on Winslow road!! Would not recommend to any people or animals out there !

From the moment we sat down to our table there was a rush for us to choose our food. We was told by the waitress we needed to be really quick with deciding on our food options, she came several times in the space of 5 minutes. After I had said please can we had 2 minutes, she never came back to the table. I was ready to walk out by this point as we had only ordered drinks and popadoms by this point. We ended up staying, the food was really good but the customer service was very poor! I won’t be retuning again.

Loved it! Food, service, beer and atmosphere were great.

The food was delicious and the staff were great, they didn't bother us constantly and just let us enjoy the food. Portion sizes were great and the atmosphere/restaurant itself is really lovely

Walked out after waiting for 15 minutes. The place was cold in this weather there was minimal heating on and had a oil filled heater placed next to us which was falling apart health n safety wasn't taken into account as wire were hanging out of the side. We asked to be moved but they said seating was reserved for a party. Wanting to order we waited 10 minutes no one turned up to take the order after seeing 4 people maul the food with their hands in the kitchen my Mrs couldn't bare to order or eat there so we walked out

It was great food and it got to use quickly! Very affordable too

Food is amazing! Always top notch service and the atmosphere is great.

Visiting from London, food absolutely incredible.

Very disappointed, with the food and the service our food was completely cold and they gave us a wrong food. Surely we can’t be served cold chicken and rice it’s completely against the EHCO rules and regulations. Even the gentleman did not want to help us.

Lovely place and decor. However, the food was so ridiculously spicy (and we all love spicy food) that it was inedible and most of it was left. The service was also incredibly hit and miss. Considering it has been lauded as one of the best Indian restaurants in this locality, this was very disappointing. We would not return.

Outstanding food, the scorpion prawns and the the tandoori lamb chops are sensational.

The service lets this restaurant down. We waited 40 mins to order and this was after stopping a waitress to ask if we could order. We then had to shout over again when we wanted a drink. When the main meals came out we were never asked if the food was ok or whether we needed anything they literally throw the food down on the table. When you are charged a 10% service charge you shouldn't have to be chasing the waiters round. The food was really nice and overall we enjoyed the food however we won't be returning to this restaurant.

Best Indian in Manchester so far. Came here yesterday with a couple friends. Food was OUTSTANDING. I loved all the little touches and quality of the dishes. I’ve been looking for a good Indian food spot and this was bang on. The food is halal here. We got the butter chicken curry, the chicken is charcoal cooked first before it’s made with the curry. The chicken was super soft and succulent, I have not had a butter chicken like this before, the sweetness and flavour balance was just right. We also got the lamb chops, thick soft pieces of lamb, I don’t think I’ve had better at an Indian restaurant in Manchester yet, it’s spicy and smokey as well, but just the right amount for south Asian cuisine. Scorpion prawns were amazing, smoky tandoori taste. I love that you can actually choose how many you want after getting the minimum amount. Tuk Tuk lamb karahi, to me this was very authentic and tasted like the lamb curry you get at Pakistani/benfali weddings, but a better quality version of that. We also got a lamb biryani, this was also bang on, I really enjoyed everything here. The nans were good quality, soft and flavourful. The only positive criticism I’d give is, they sell alcohol here and for a lot of Muslims it makes us feel uncomfortable being in such environments. I would advise the owners to rethink this, you’re on curry mile, you’ve got a big potential for Muslim customers, but sadly the alcohol serving will put many off from going like my own parents for example. Also you will lose barakah in your income. Other than that the food was banging here i’d defo return, the owner is a very nice friendly guy and foodie at heart, this can be seen from all the extra touches he’s considered in his dishes.

Worst experience bad quality of food......

Brilliant food service and atmosphere. Probably the best food we've had from a curry house. The prawns were 10/10 would highly recommend

Staff were very friendly and food was decent, one of the better butter chickens I’ve had recently, very friendly and welcoming

Seen a promotion on tiktok so thought we'd travel from Sheffield

Been a few times. Always high quality tasty food. Authentic taste.

To be honest, the service is bad and the food is very bad. I would not recommend it if I gave it less than a star..

Just had delivery from here and I have to say it is the best I have ever had, there is only 1 word I can use for the food, and that is STUNNING! Thank you ❤️ I can not recommend any higher, you deserve 20 stars 🌟

Fantastic currys i got the apna chicken main authentic taste like back home. Punjabi poutine starter and popadoms and chutney and sauces all great service thanks for a enjoyable evening

Worst experience ever in a Indian restaurant food was well below average travelled from a far after reading the reviews. Waste of money never again......

Ordered butter chicken and garlic naan and steamed rice. The butter chicken was a HUGE disappointment. It was so sweet and had a disgusting ghee taste as well. Not creamy either. The garlic naan didn’t taste of garlic. Steamed rice was fine. Not nice for the expensive price we paid

Banging curry, had to take a nap afterwards

went here with 6 of us and the staff were helpful and kind, food was great and well pried the design of the restruant was also a posititve

Delicious curries! Apparently Ed Sheeran‘s favorite curry, and it lived up to the hype!

Ordered through Deliveroo and food turned up cold and late. When I've tried to eat the food the chicken was undercooked. Highly disappointed. 3 stars on atmosphere and service because I'm sure it's better if you actually go there but won't ever order delivery from here again.

Took ages to be seated even though there was loads of available seats . Bits of food on the table when we were seated . Daughter’s butter chicken was lukewarm , returned it and it was still the same temperature when brought back . Asked for serviettes 3 separate times , never came . Server seemed short tempered with our table for some reason . Our food , twice, was sent to a nearby table , sat there for a couple of minutes and then redirected to our table . Charged us for and extra drink and rice we never had . Really wanted to love this place as the reviews seemed decent. Nothing to get excited about TBH and expensive for what we for

Ordered poppadoms, mango chutney, bang bang chicken and chicken tikka masala via Deliveroo. Worst curry I've had, the poppadoms were stale and chewy, the curry just tasted like spicy cream, no flavour. Only good thing was the mango chutney. £60 for a meal we couldn't finish due to the poor quality, will never order from here again.

The food is good but too costly and the quantity is too less. Not worth the money they are taking. If you don't mind spending a bit high on food, this might be a place. The taste of the food was good.

Food was delicious and can’t wait to come again

The food is delicious, and staff is very frieandly.

The best curry I’ve ever eaten! No notes

The food is very nice and love the food and service

love the food. one of the best indian food

One of the best Indian food I ever had.

I really enjoyed how people served us. The staff was very nice, welcoming and polite. The food was good and fresh. However, we received the garlic nan a bit late....so tha baba ganush came first and we waited for the nan to come for ages....however it did not ruin our evening. I will definitely come back to this place again. I will recommend to order chai. Chai was the best part here. Very sweet and very nice....felt like a real India

Loved the food here - fresh, fragrant and spicy. Family friendly will definitely visit again. Took a cab as parking looked tight online google maps. Glad we did, as when we arrived there literally was no parking.

We waited for over 45 minutes for our food to be prepared. Service was terrible, other tables were served before us despite us being there much longer. Asked multiple times for water to them bringing one jug for an 8 person table about 20 minutes later. Expensive and very overpriced, I have never had a dahl which tastes that bland. Expect to pay 8 pounds for a small kebab and 10 pounds for a tasteless curry.

We ordered butter chicken and chicken tikka masala but it was flavourless and the kebab sliders were too small and expensive they give such small portions nothing could fill you up. Would not recommend.

The service is amazing and food is very nice.

So me and my husband only came here once a few years ago, and thought we will give it a try as we couldn't remember what the food was like. The butter chicken was amazing 10/10 for that we bith really enjoyed it. The yellow daal, for me the consistency was fine, but my husband found it to watery. My husband is enjoys minced meat, and was slightly disappointed when there was no option for that in a curry, as usual curry places do make minced meat curry. But other than that we did really enjoy ourselves, we will definitely be back on our next trip when we fancy a curry!

The food was excellent and flavourful, service was fast and the restaurant itself was quite pretty. Although it was a little on the expensive side however we did have a 3 course meal with drinks so it wasn't too bad.

About 20 of us went here for a work meal, they were very accommodating and food arrived quickly, we had the set menu so a good choice of food. Food was excellent and very tasty.

Amazing food. Been there three times and it’s never disappointed. It can sometime be a little quite though is the only thing.

Loved the food and drinks.Amazing quality of food and great service

Great restaurant with authentic delicious Indian food! Mocktails were delicious and the chai was great Definitely try the lamb seekh kebab and okra fries. My family and I had a great time here

Very expensive for the food that we received. They put a service charge on and over changed us felt that we couldn't question the bill.

Food was authentic Indian and the service was Top notch. Would recommend it to anyone who wants authentic Indian food on curry mile.

The staff were welcoming and very attentive. Drinks and food were delicious and came out of the kitchen quickly. Overall a lovely evening

In the early 2000s during the boom in great Manchester restaurants, Mughli was always at the top. I lived across the road for 15 years and it was always a favourite. I'd not been in maybe ten years now after moving away, but put that right last Friday night, and found it as brilliant as I remember. The menu back then was a constantly evolving thing, you could sense they were striving for perfection with each change, but now, in 2024, they've absolutely nailed it. Leopard Roll, Butter Chicken, Apna Chicken, dough covered Biryani - all in their ultimate form like an ultra rare Pokémon. So much on there that I would have loved to try too. Waiting staff were all utterly likeable and funny, place was filled with people having a great time, and after over ordering, we left with five lots of leftovers for breakfast. Thanks Mughli, can't wait to return.

Beautiful food and a perfect dining atmosphere, the service is quick and friendly too.

Great curry, really enjoyed the creamy spinach paneer

Tastiest Indian food I’ve ever had. Ever.

Food is always consistent, my favourite Indian restaurant by far!

We came here from blackpool just to celebrate my friends birthday and they made it very special. We enjoyed food it was delicious. Great service by bhawna and aneeqa. Thanks again guys .

Great atmosphere, friendly staff loved the hospitality. Food was great served hot with drinks on the side. Great customer service by Bhavna, Aneeqa and team.

Good food, good atmosphere, Excellent customer service by bhavna & aneeqa

We had an amazing meal. The food was brilliant. Very authentic and great flavours. This place was as far from a boring run of the mill curry house as you can get. If you are in Manchester make sure you eat here

Beautiful restaurant and amazing food. The smell of the tandoori grill when you arrive is incredible and the food tastes just as good. Great, considerate service and a lovely atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable and great value for money.

An absolute must visit when on the Curry Mile aka Wilmslow Road, a place me and my partner are regular visitors of; we couldn’t recommend it any more. The mixed grill & butter chicken are sensational.

Incredible food, with fantastic service! You will probably end up ordering more food than you can eat but that's okay, it's all so good!!

Our server Aman was perfect so polite and lovely. Food was perfectly spiced and delicious! You need to try this food!

Absolutely a new fusion of Indian tastes and style for us, the (huge) Scorpion Prawns were out of this world and the 2 Thali set menus were a taste sensation and more than enough to fill us up, we are taking food home too. The welcome & service right through was a delight. Thank you very much to Mughli team. We will be back from Perth Australia & Buxton Derbyshire.

Always fantastic food and great service, highly recommend!