Mowgli Street Food – Indian Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

Opening hours

Opening hours of Mowgli Street Food, Monday to Sunday
Monday	11:30–22:00
Tuesday	11:30–22:00
Wednesday	11:30–22:00
Thursday	11:30–22:00
Friday	Closed
Saturday	11:30–23:00
Sunday Today	11:30–22:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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Price level: £ (inexpensive)

The Light Kitchen

Chicken Frankie Wrap (575 kcal)Golden, flaky paratha wrapped around tandoori chicken, mustard slaw, crispy onions & our red chutney. An Indian street market staple.£9.10
Rainbow Frankie Wrap V (534 kcal)Bombay-style paratha wrap bursting with garlic butter tenderstem broccoli, zingy slaw & red chutney. Full of colour & crunch. Vegan…£8.70
Mowgli Chicken Salad (406 kcal)Glazed tandoori chicken with our homestyle salad slaw, topped with edamame, jewelled pomegranate & crispy onions. Non-gluten available.£11
Mowgli Tenderstem Salad V (316 kcal)Garlicky grilled tenderstem broccoli with our homestyle slaw & all the goodness of greens. Fresh, crunchy & full of bite. Non-gluten and…£10.50

Yoghurt Chat Bombs (302 kcal) V

Vegan available£6.50
Onion Bhajis (642 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgCrispy onion, vegetable & chilli tangles deep fried in an aromatic spiced gram flour. Served with a punchy tikka dipping sauce on the side.£7
Himalayan Cheese Toast (564 kcal) VCheese on toast done the Indian way with melting mature cheddar, red onion & green chilli. Served with a spiced Indian pickle.£7.80
Fenugreek Kissed Fries (940 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgGolden fried potato cubes tossed in turmeric, fenugreek & our Mowgli masala.£7.80
Treacle Tamarind Fries (1153 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgCrisp turmeric potato cubes glazed in a spiced black treacle tamarind sauce.£8.80
Mowgli Chip Butty (1082 kcal) V/ VgFenugreek Fries, fiery chilli pickle, red onion, coriander, green chilli & Mowgli tomato relish, all served in a roti wrap.£8.80
Diwali Cauliflower (559 kcal) V/ NgA festival of bright colours. Golden turmeric-roasted cauliflower topped with sev, pomegranate, coriander, yoghurt & tamarind chutney.£9
Mowgli Crispy Wings (590 kcal) NgSuper-seasoned & spicy with a moreish kick. Crunchy fried wings tossed in spices & served with a fiery dipping sauce.£9.50
Monkey Tandoor Roti (682 kcal)An open roti wrap with succulent charred tandoori chicken, pomegranate, mint & spinach. Drizzled with a rainbow of homespun chutneys.£12
Angry Bird (840 kcal) NgSucculent chicken thighs chargrilled with fragrant tandoori spices, yoghurt, ginger & garlic. Served with a popped mustard Mowgli Slaw.£10
Gunpowder Chicken (467 kcal) NgMowgli’s flavour-packed chicken poppers. Chicken marinated in ginger, garlic & garam masala, then golden fried in a light chickpea batter.£9.50
Sticky Chicken (601 kcal) NgOur lip-smacking crispy chicken bites, fried in chickpea batter for deep flavour & glazed all over in our sticky, sweet, spiced dark…£9.50

The House Kitchen

Mother Butter Chicken (388 kcal) NgChicken Tikka Masala does not exist in India; Butter Chicken is the real deal - the kind made in Mother’s kitchens. Tandoori chicken…£10.30
House Chicken Curry (481 kcal) NgA lush South Indian curry gently simmered with fragrant curry leaves, coconut milk & ground almonds. You want tame but tantalising? Then…£10.30
House Lamb Curry (465 kcal) NgSlow-cooked lamb that falls apart, simmered with anise, plums & chickpeas. This was my Dad’s heirloom recipe. A deep, rich, home kitchen…£11.70
Mowgli Chicken Biryani (933 kcal)£16
Goan Fish Curry (288 kcal) NgBoneless market fish simmered in a deep, mahogany spiced sauce with tamarind, ginger, coriander & smoky Kashmiri chillies. Fiery, tangy…£10.70
Aunty Geeta’s Prawn Curry (195 kcal) NgJuicy prawns simmered in a haunting Bengali Five Spice infused tomato sauce with green chilli & sweet garden peas. Utterly addictive.£10.30
Mowgli Paneer (516 kcal) V/ NgA firm staff favourite. Tender cubes of soft paneer cheese simmered with velvety sweet, spiced tomatoes & garden peas. Gentle, rich &…£10
Mowgli Black Dahl (608 kcal) V/ NgSimmered through the night, luxurious black lentils, aromatic spices, garlic & butter, finished with a slick of cream. Earthy, velvety &…£7
Temple Dahl (361 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgThe ultimate Indian home comfort food. Red lentils simmered until tender, brought to life with flavours of toasted cumin, coriander & lemon.£6.30
Tea Steeped Chickpeas (293 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgChickpeas long-simmered in a rich, deep Darjeeling spiced tomato & spinach sauce. Warming, hearty & deeply satisfying.£7
Picnic Potato Curry (262 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgPotatoes slow cooked with pickling spices, fenugreek, tomatoes & turmeric. This dish is even delicious cold with puri, a family picnic…£6.50

Curry Companions

Homestyle Cumin Rice (315 kcal) V/ Vg/ Ng£3.90
Garlic Butter Paratha (453 kcal) VSoft & flaky flatbread, served warm with a garlic & coriander butter.£4.60
Puffed Puri Bread (168 kcal) V/ VgPillowy, soft fried golden flatbread puffed up & ready to tear.£4.50
Roti Breads (439 kcal) VTwo ghee brushed Roti homestyle flatbreads. Vegan available.£4.50
Mini Poppadoms (110 kcal) V/ NgCrisp miniature bites. Perfect for scooping & dipping. Vegan available.£3
Mowgli Slaw (430 kcal) V/ Vg/ NgRed cabbage with our light & moreish house dressing.£4

Kids Menu

Ice Cream Cone – Vanilla (244 kcal) V

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Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Mowgli Street Food, 8 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AW

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About Mowgli Street Food

In Newcastle upon Tyne you will find Mowgli Street Food, an Indian restaurant. The address is 8 Nelson Street, NE1 5AW. Administratively, the address belongs to Newcastle upon Tyne in North East. UK Rest lists 185 other restaurants in the NE1 postcode district.

Its menu, as published online, runs to 44 items in 7 sections, with prices from £3 to £16. Expect a inexpensive meal – £ out of £££. It is closed on Friday. The latest closing time is 23:00 on Saturdays.

Customers can use delivery. Published details mention: parking available and dogs welcome. Its food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), following an inspection on 20/08/2025. The telephone number is 0191 917 4850.

Services and facilities

Delivery available
Parking available
Dogs welcome

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on 20/08/2025 by Newcastle Upon Tyne. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

Mowgli Street Food – Indian restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne (photo 2) — Mowgli Street Food, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mowgli Street Food?

Mowgli Street Food is at 8 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AW.

What is the phone number for Mowgli Street Food?

You can call Mowgli Street Food on 0191 917 4850.

What are the opening hours of Mowgli Street Food?

Monday to Thursday: 11:30–22:00; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 11:30–23:00; Sunday: 11:30–22:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.