Mowgli Street Food in Brighton and Hove

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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 ❤️

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...

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

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 🙃

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

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

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.

First time here after a family recommendation. Only two servers for a busy lunch time. They were polite but so rushed and thus inattentive. We had the £25 each sharing menu : starter, rice, roti, potatoes, dhal and three chicken dishes followed by mango sorbet. Good value for money. The chef chooses so you are in for a surprise.

I’ll definitely be back. The food was fantastic and there so much on the menu that I want to try.

Having had a great experience at the Liverpool restaurant, we chose Mowgli Brighton to have lunch with family who were visiting from France. We chose the sharing lunch menu and every item was amazing. So fresh and bursting with flavour! Even the gin and tonics were special. I love the decor here and the presence of enthusiastic friendly staff made our visit an all round excellent experience! Thank you so much

My 4 word review is: Fairy light swing seats For full review including photos, see potato_world_and_beyond on Instagram!

We had a fantastic trip to Mowgli in Brighton. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, and the atmosphere was really buzzing!

On both visits the food was not served together, thus half of us got what we ordered but had to wait nearly 20 minutes for the rest of the groups food to arrive, it came out as rice and breads then by the time the main part of the food arrived the rice and bread was cold, as was the meals of those whos had been served 20 minutes before the rest. The food is actually good but if I go to a restaurant with people I expect us all to be served food at the same time without not half of us to start then a 20 minute wait before the other half of the group get served.

The restaurant has a jungle theme with rope swings at many of the tables for chairs. We came for lunch on a Saturday and it was very busy. We waited to be let in and after a moderate wait were seated. Ten minutes before someone came and took our order for drinks. Eight minutes later the drinks arrived. Another eight minutes and someone came and took out order for food. We were informed that the food came when it was ready. I ordered the super green chicken curry which was not unpleasant but there was little trace of any ginger, cumin or chilli as per the menu. I wouldn't have it again. I also ordered the "Angry bird" which came with the "Popped mustard Mowgli Slaw". The chicken was very tasty and consisted of two grilled chicken thighs, sadly both of mine were burned. The Mowgli slaw was frankly disgusting, it consisted entirely of limp red cabbage with a very light covering of a dressing, absolutely no evidence of any popped mustard. I didn't eat it. I tried, but it was tasteless and old. The rice we had came in a small pot lacking any of the cardamom or cumin that the menu claimed. My wife had the Mowgli house lamb which she really liked this is the only thing that we tried that we would recommend . She ordered the roti bread to go with it, they were very small. The food appeared over the course of about 25 minutes, indeed after 20 minutes we had concluded that the "Angry bird" was not coming when it suddenly arrived just as we were about to finish. We asked for the bill twice but it never came so we gave up and went to the entrance and paid on our way out. To sum up, It is a case of the Emperor's new clothes. It's all style over substance and nobody pointing out that it's all actually very poor indeed. We won't be back.

Buena comida, pero tenga en cuenta que los platos etiquetados como picante son definitivamente picante - picante. Tenga cuidado con el pedido excesivo, especialmente cuando los platos salen en un orden no definido, por lo que es mejor pedir un poco y luego de nuevo cuando esté listo para más. Especialmente pedir el postre antes del café, ya que la lógica para esto no se entiende bien. La comida era buena, Tristemente el servicio era amateur y desinteresado en el mejor de los casos, careciendo de atención en una noche no muy concurrida sin personal suficiente. Una donación de caridad se agrega automáticamente a la factura, pero no se menciona a qué organizaciones benéficas va con un 12. Cargo por servicio del 50% (no merecido en nuestra experiencia).

Best ice machine in Brighton. The food is pretty good too.

Lovely food, excellent service and very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant was pretty busy for a Wednesday night in January. Restaurant and toilets very clean and the fairy lights add to the warm atmosphere. Dogs seem to be allowed in.

Went with a friend , we had a taster type menu, 6 dishes including dessert. Food was fabulous with plenty of variety and flavours to tickle the taste buds.

Amazing place. Food was fantastic, great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Unfortunately, this didn’t live up to expectations on a number of fronts. We sat on the swinging chairs in the window which were uncomfortable and entirely impractical. This is a basic fail for a restaurant. And sadly the food was unremarkable- either too sweet, too salty or just bland on a number of dishes. The lights were pretty and made for a nice atmosphere. But, overall this place is more style over substance.

Dog friendly chilled vibe restaurant. Really tasty food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Highly recommend.

As avid foodies, we have explored numerous Indian restaurants across the UK and recently, we visited Mowgli Brighton drawn in by its vibrant ambience and positive reviews. Unfortunately, our excitement turned to disappointment as we realized that, despite the appealing décor and warm atmosphere, the food failed to deliver the authenticity we were hoping for.We ordered a selection of popular dishes, including couple of starters and mains with potato and Chickpeas curry with puri and Roti. While the presentation was visually appealing, the flavors were generic and lacked the depth and authenticity characteristic of real Indian food.

Excelente comida, excelente servicio, aconsejado para tener unos platos, estilo tapas, compartido con mi esposa por lo que la variedad era genial

Deliciosa comida. Teníamos pollo con mantequilla, algunos acompañamientos un Dahl de garbanzos, patatas de laurel y otros pocos. Tuvimos bang bang envolturas de pollo y lo compartimos como tapas. Encontramos un pelo en thenfood - lo envió de vuelta y fue tratado muy profesionalmente. Quedamos satisfechos con sus reacciones. Servicio rápido y sabroso, los cócteles eran muy caros por lo que eran. Esperamos que la próxima vez para conseguir las sillas basculantes se veían divertidos!

Good food, atmospheric interior, I recommend it if you like this type of cuisine

Amazing food, beautiful interior decor, friendly service. Highly recommend the sticky chicken and popcorn chicken for kids. The house lamb was amazing and not too spicy either.

Both my wife went for an anniversary and birthday meal on the 20th October. We've never been to the restaurant before and I can safely say in the 4 days in Brighton Mowgli was by far the best restaurant we went to. The food 5 star The service 5 star The whole evening 5 stars. We would both definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone wanting a lovely evening out.

He estado en la sucursal de Liverpool y estaba tan impresionado que tuve que visitar el de Brighton cuando estaba de visita y la comida no decepcionó, pero el personal no es el mismo. La decoración del restaurante es impresionante y los baños están limpios y en un martes mojado por la noche no estaba ocupado y tuvimos la opción es asientos oscilantes, así que lo tomamos. Una bonita característica única que es divertida y extrañamente cómoda. Fuimos por el menú para compartir ya que nos quita la toma de decisiones y se pueden probar más opciones. Gran relación calidad-precio con una factura de £ 114 para 3 que incluía bebidas y cargo por servicio (no hay necesidad de dar propinas adicionales) Los servidores eran mucho menos atentos y amigables que la sucursal del Liverpool. Eso es algo de Brighton, ya que la ciudad en sí está en un giro descendente. Excepto un tipo que fue muy agradable y hablador como pagamos. Recomendaría Mowgli para la comida, pero para una cálida bienvenida y un gran servicio, pruebe uno de sus otros restaurantes

Lovely place, food excellent, quick attentive service. Staff knowledgeable on menu. A cute place, perfect for a catch up

We were so excited to try this restaurant and had wanted to come in since it opened and when we finally decided to pop in for diner it was such a huge disappointment. We went on a Tuesday night , the restaurant was pretty much half empty yet it took the staff and incredibly long time to acknowledge us and sit us down … and even longer to take our order. They never brought our drinks that we ordered before diner and only after asking 3 times and being half way through our meal They finally brought the 2 glasses of wine that we had order when we first sat down . We were excited about the food , Indian is our favourite food, I travel to India regularly for work and was excited to see on the menu the kind of street food I eat in India . But what a let down that was , the chat bomb was soggy not crunchy and had way way way too much yogurt in fact it’s all you could taste . We ordered 3 different curries to share and they looked and tasted the same … bland and overpowered by chilli , no other flavours coming through. Unfortunately we won’t be coming back , not a great addition to the Indian food scene in Brighton in my opinion. Luckily in Brighton we have a much better choice of street Indian food like Manjus’s

Excellent food and competitively priced

Really good range of Indian cuisine

Overall, nice ambiance, the swing seats were a nice touch👌 The food was a bit overpriced for the serving though.

The guy on the front desk doesn’t want customers, there were multiple seats open in the restaurant and he turned away 3 groups of customers (including us) all of which ended up in Indian summer down the road, no customer service skills, no recommendations as to good alternatives, no flexibility when we asked if we could wait to see if someone cancels. Understand if they don’t have space but I think good service would go a long way in making us want to return - would now not bother making a booking due to this experience and though the one down the road was a great alternative

Everything is excellent except 1 thing. I actually don't like to eat in a restaurant where dogs are allowed inside. It isn't a cafe and not all dog owners are responsible . I like dogs but not when allowed near or on the table top

Love this place been a few times food always good quality good and prices very reasonable

Tapas style food with excellent service. And drinks!

Food was really good in particular the sticky chicken ( ordered a second portion) staff where very friendly and not overly attentive all at a very reasonable price.....would be 5 stars for food but found the butter chicken a tad bland :)

Delicious Indian Street food, in sparkly surroundings, very helpful and attentive staff! We lived for 20 years in Bradford West Yorkshire and so know our Indian cuisine - Mowgli's is the best we have had since moving South! Our second visit and definitely won't be out last ❤️

As always, excellent food, great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Varied menu options and good drinks. Good value and a wonderful evening.

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Barry in Brighton for making me and my old school friend feel so welcomed. He was so passionate and knowledgeable about all things Mowgli and told us about the origins of Mowgli, how many restaurants you have, where they are, where are his favourites, the dishes and their origins. An absolute star and a benchmark for all front of house to aspire to. Please pass on our sincere thanks. It will be our go to when we next visit.

We absolutely loved our visit! the food was delicious and our server talked us through the menu and advised us if we’d ordered enough or too much. The cocktails were great and we had a few of those. All the staff were really friendly and we were made to feel really welcome and special. The atmosphere was lovely and it was clear to see that everyone was having a great time. I went straight onto to Twitter (X) and commented about what a great evening we had and we got a personal reply from Nisha Katona who should be very proud of the team she has in Brighton!

Had an amazing experience here and would thoroughly recommend

We decided to visit after walking by and the smell of incredible food was far too appealing to pass up the opportunity - absolute bonus when we saw they have one area with a swing set for the seats! We managed to get a table for the evening and were fortunate to be seated on one of the swing tables which was enjoyable and provides a unique experience. All the staff we encountered were welcoming and friendly. They provided some recommendations as we'd not tried this type of food before and their advice was spot on for us. We tried the yoghurt chat bombs, sticky chicken, monkey wrap and some other bits. We loved everything we tried! Mowgli provides a unique experience that we've not encountered elsewhere with food and we will be recommending to everyone we know to try!

It is an exquisite restaurant, with very nice decoration and excellent service. Indian food.

Very good place. Good that you could choose several small dishes so you get to taste more things. Very good food, a bit expensive. Otherwise, it was very nice service, but they automatically took 12 pounds in tip which was a bit stupid, should be something you get to choose yourself how much you want to tip. So the bill was surprisingly expensive. But very fun concept!

Enjoyable lunch at this modern Indian restaurant. Thought the yoghurt bombs and fenugreek fries were particularly good. No beer on tap so no five stars.

Axel and charlotte were amazing waiters, really enjoyed our night with the great food and 10/10 service. Love coming to mowglis!!!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mowgli in Brighton, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! The atmosphere is vibrant and warm, with a modern yet authentic touch that instantly transports you to India. The food was outstanding — each dish was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and bursting with freshness. The staff were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, helping us make perfect choices for our meal. One small suggestion for improvement would be to add a pillow or something soft to the charming swinging seats, which would enhance the comfort even more. However, this is a minor detail in what was otherwise an unforgettable dining experience. I can't wait to return and try more from the menu! Highly recommended!

Excellent restaurant, lovely atmosphere, delicious food, attentive service and very reasonably priced. Vegan and gluten free menus available. Their old fashioned cocktail is great. Would definitely come again!

The food was very tasty and beautifully cooked, gunpowder chicken and lamb Karahi delicious, however it didn’t stay warm for long. There is a gluten free menu which is great. It would be nice if they offered a gluten free roti or naan option but not essential. I also found the seating very uncomfortable. Hard wooden seats with no pads or cushions. May not bother some people but if you have back trouble like me, you’d understand. It’s important to make it a comfortable relaxing experience and I was not comfortable sadly.

Was amazing!!!! Everything excellent 👌 Prices very good 👍 service magnificent 👌 ( yogurt bombs 😲 so delicious) Definitely come back

Our first visit and it didn't disappoint! We were made to feel welcome from the get go, were seated quickly and the menu explained to us. Our servers, Michael, Charlotte and Leah made some recommendations for drinks and dishes and we were very impressed with everything we tried. The food was hot and delicious, came quickly and left our taste buds tingling! The cocktails were amazing - I can really recommend the Chai Rum Sling! Yum, yum! We will definitely be visiting again 😊

Given it was a modern,buzzy restaurant with great decor, this was not quite the street food I am used to. Nevertheless everything was really well done, including the wine list. The service was attentive and flexible. The recommendation to have two dishes per person was, on average just right. I recommend, for veggies, the chat bombs and the keema karma.

This place is catered for non-Asians, I say that because there is zero spice in the dishes. The other thing I didn't like it the optional charity donation. When I come for a meal, I expect to just pay for a meal, and a tip if good. Yes, it's optional, but added by default on to the bill.

The food and service were excellent a very pleasant lunch experience. One helpful hint, although they are fun, don't sit on the swings, they really don't make for comfortable dining

The decoration is okay and the staff is friendly and has excellent communication but the dishes and cocktails are too sweet, 5 different curry-type dishes and all of them were too much sugar.

The decoration is okay and the staff is friendly and has excellent communication but the dishes and cocktails are too sweet, 5 different curry-type dishes and all of them were too much sugar. Good location and exquisite decoration but the main dishes and starters food are sickly sweet.

Lovely and lush lil place. Really great staff and the swing seats were absolutely delightful! Must say, in good Conscience I wouldn’t recommend the temporal dhal- tasted a lot like BBQ sauce if I’m honest. The ruby wrap was deserving of its name, very very nice. Chicken was also good :)

Something different but really tasty. It's an experience rather than just grabbing something to eat

I had the best meal at Mowgli’s yesterday. From the beginning Cat was friendly, interested and joined in with the jokes on our table. She spoke passionately about the restaurant and told us about the original owner making the ice cream. She’s an asset to the team and genuinely made our evening better by serving our table. We’d return just for her! (The food was was also really really good, but cat was better).

Food was divine, ambiance and service was excellent. Highly recommend!

We had an impromptu Bank Holiday visit to Brighton and booked Mowgli as I have always wanted to eat there! Very pretty restaurant, buzzy atmosphere, not traditional Indian restaurant food, but more tapas style ideal for sharing. There were four of us and we tried a number of small dishes, all were interesting and tasty. I don’t eat lamb, but the sauce with the lamb and chick peas was delicious 😋 It was busy, but service seemed efficient. We would go back.

Everything on the menu was superb. Great experience all round can't wait to return to try more from the menu. Cocktails were delicious and inventive. Considering its a chain they do a good job of maintaining character and making you feel valued. Staff all super friendly and the atmosphere inviting. Don't be put off if you can't have a swinging seat theres always next time!

Amazing food and service! Thank you

The shop had a trendy, upscale vibe that I really liked, with an impressive interior and a great ambiance. However, the food was a major letdown. Despite the high ratings and the hype, it didn't live up to my expectations at all. I arrived expecting something special, but unfortunately, it fell far short.

We booked a large table and of 8 including a highchair and baby in a pram for Saturday lunch. From beginning to end it was a wonderful experience. Elana and Gee communicated promptly via email to all queries and did their utmost to ensure we had a special afternoon. The food was excellent, we were advised to order 3 dishes each and we got some rise and roti for the table which were lovely. Everyone enjoyed their food. The nearly 5 year old even tried a few bits and bobs too. The waiting team were wonderful, clearing and bringing food over in all the chaos, checking if we needed drinks. Thank you! We’d love to come back again soon.

This restaurant is a true gem! Serving authentic Indian street food in a magical space, it offers a dining experience like no other. The decor is absolutely unique, with chair swings and fairy tale lights that create an enchanting atmosphere. From the moment you walk in, you're transported to a world of vibrant flavors and whimsical charm. The food is delicious, and the entire experience is unforgettable. If you’re looking for something special, this place is a must-visit!

Absolutely taste less and way below average. you are better off having Waitrose ready meal instead. They have spend all the money on ambience but forgot they need a good chef too. Service very poor as well considering they charge service charge. we had to go and pay our bill by the desk as they did not bother to come to our table. check back seemed a tick box exercise.

Two brown people walked into the restaurant, waited for 15-20 mins to be asked for the drink but waitress kept passing our table and didn’t bother to check on us. Other customers started feeling bad for us which was quite embarrassing so we left the restaurant. Can’t believe a restaurant who pretends to be proud about their culture has staffs who look down on color people 👎 Btw we went to dishoom; brilliant customer service and delicious food.

One of the worst Indian restaurant , there is no flavour or even cooked properly.. ambience is good service is negligible but they still charge you service charge. Worst place to dine in Brighton save your money and never go

Would not recommend to Indians/Desis. Exceptionally small portion for the price, hardly sufficient for a meal. We did not order drinks and starters but it looks fine. We ordered two different chicken curry, 1 fish curry and 1 paneer curry and none can be rated more than 3/5 in taste. Rotis not good. Puri was nice but not worth the price. Basmati rice was not really basmati. Decor, atmosphere and service was really good though.

Ridiculously small portions. Rotis are not really rotis... that too not cooked properly. Slow service. Had to wait for another 6 mins for the staff just to tell them that one of the item is missing from the order.

Walked in on a Saturday teatime and managed to get a seat (lucky). Lad at front of house was great and very helpful. Not a traditional Indian restaurant as its advertised as 'street food'. Waitress advised that ordering 2 to 3 dishes per person was the norm. Most dishes were in the £10 range. The food was good except for one that still had the skin on the chicken (the tandoori chicken on a roti with pomegranate seeds). I'm sure that some would prefer skin on, although I'd argue its not the norm in the majority of Indian restaurants (a description in the menu saying the skin was on would have helped), once the skin is taken off, your left with plain chicken. The yoghurt chaat puri's were different and lovely. Portion sizes were 'ok'. Plenty of options for vegetarians. One final thing, I dislike it when 12.5% service charge is automatically added to the bill - I find it ignorant. The bill came to £58 in total for two people (one drink each - a small bottle of lager is nearly £6) Overall, a pleasant enough experience albeit very expensive for what you get. I would return but, wouldn't go rushing back.

Excellent tasty food! Could not fault any dish!.. staff were friendly and helpful.. lovely relaxed atmosphere

Lovely decor, atmosphere and buzz here. We had the sharing menu, 2 people. The food was great, flavoursome, tasty, real mix of flavours. A great taster. Looking forward to returning and trying more dishes. Only negative would be that all the dishes came together and immediately so we felt rushed, it was difficult to get it all on the table too. We were in and out in less than an hour. Otherwise great.

Had been last here and the atmosphere was sooo exciting to see as for the food was good but not worth a small fish curry dish in a tiffin container for £10.very expensive though just few dish my bill was £95🫢. But really liked the atmosphere.

All curries way too tomato based, member of our party had a tiffin which was picked for her - there were too many tomato-based dishes chosen. No greenery. Service good. Food disappointing. Pay too much for small portions and the rice was extremely salty had to send it back, but it overwhelmed the rest of my plate with salt.

Being an indian was v fascinated by the name while walking down the lane so entered inside though we had our lunch but ordered drinks to enjoy the interiors and the vibe of the place . But we were constantly bothered by the server to order food which we informed not once but many times that we are here for drinks. Then came some guy who lectured us that how their policy is that they don’t let guest have drinks without food. After that they brought us the bill and made sure we leave the place asap . Extremely disgusting experience.