Mowgli Street Food Oxford – South Indian Restaurant Oxford

About

Mowgli Street Food brings the vibrant flavors of Indian home cooking and street food culture to Oxford’s Westgate Shopping Centre, occupying a prime position on the rooftop terrace. Part of a growing restaurant chain that originated in Manchester and Liverpool, Mowgli has reimagined Indian dining by moving away from traditional curry house conventions to focus on how Indians actually eat at home and on their streets – with tiffin boxes full of fresh, bright, intense flavors.

The Oxford location, which opened in March 2018, features Mowgli’s signature design elements including their famous swing seats in the windows and warm amber lighting that creates an inviting glow. The restaurant’s philosophy centers on the “smash and grab zing” of healthy, light dishes that showcase virtuosic use of herbs and spices. The menu encourages sharing with an array of small plates including their popular Chat Bombs (crisp bread puffs filled with chickpeas, spiced yogurt, tamarind, and coriander), signature Mowgli Chip Butty, and various authentic curries served in traditional tiffin boxes.

As a fully accessible venue that welcomes both wheelchairs and dogs, Mowgli caters to all diners with both walk-in availability and advance bookings. The restaurant serves vegetarian, vegan, and halal options, ensuring inclusivity in their offering. Located at 309 The Westgate with convenient access to shopping center parking, Mowgli has earned recognition as the best restaurant on Westgate’s rooftop terrace, praised for its efficient service, consistent quality, and unique approach to Indian cuisine that emphasizes fresh, healthy ingredients and bold flavors over heavy, cream-based dishes.