Indian street food restaurant Mowgli is coming to Birmingham

Indian street food restaurant Mowgli, which is owned by celebrity YouTube vlogger Nisha Katona, is set to open in Birmingham’s Grand Central next month.

Nisha, who gave up her highly successful career as a barrister to pursue her dream of bringing an authentic Indian dining experience to the West, was awarded £3.45m of private equity funding to roll out Mowgli restaurants across the UK last month.

The new restaurant will feature alongside other popular eateries within Grand Central including Tapas Revolution, Pho and Tortilla.

Nisha, who has written for the Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times, as well as filming for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Food Network.

Mowgli aims to serve up a concept based on how Indians eat in their homes and on the street, boasting a selection of small plates designed to have intense and rich flavours.

Michaela Moore, General Manager for Bullring and Grand Central, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Mowgli into Grand Central’s tasty line-up of food choices.

“We’re sure they will prove a big hit with shoppers and food fans. The offering is a unique food and drink concept and complements the other restaurant and café options available here at Grand Central very well.”

Nisha Katona, curry evangelist and owner of Mowgli, spoke about the opening: “I am very excited about taking Mowgli to Birmingham and particularly to Grand Central,”

“Mowgli is about smash and grab zing of honest, home style, fresh food and it strikes me that Grand Central customers are all about this kind of edgy offer, so we think the restaurant will be very well received,” Nisha concluded.

With two sites in Liverpool and one in Manchester, Mowgli will be opening in Grand Central in Birmingham in September this year, opposite Tapas Revolution.