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Mowgli Street Food Cardiff

Bold Indian street food that actually tastes like it's been cooked with purpose, not just assembled for Instagram.

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You're walking down Church Street in the city centre, weaving past the usual high-street suspects, when you spot the queue snaking out of a compact unit. That's Mowgli. Inside, it's all exposed brick, hanging Edison bulbs, and a vibe that manages to feel both buzzy and genuinely welcoming. The menu reads like someone's actually travelled through India and come back determined to do it justice—proper street food rather than the anglicised curry-house playbook. Expect fiercely spiced dosas, panipuri that'll make your mouth sing, and biryanis that justify the modest queuing. Staff know their stuff and won't pretend every dish is for everyone, which you'll appreciate.

Known for

  • Proper dosas with complex spice layers
  • Panipuri and authentic street snacks
  • Biryanis cooked with genuine technique
  • No-nonsense staff who understand the food
  • Casual, buzzy atmosphere on Church Street
4.5(2,273 reviews)
5, Unit C, 10 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG, UK