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Mughal Indian Cuisine

In the heart of Oxford

Historic rooms. Heritage-inspired Indian cooking

Step upstairs from Oxford’s historic High Street, just a short stroll from Carfax Tower, and discover characterful dining rooms that have welcomed guests since 1915.

Our heritage-inspired menu brings together Mughal classics and contemporary sharing plates. Every dish is prepared in our own High Street kitchen using carefully selected ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and spices roasted and blended with care.

Join us for relaxed dining in the heart of Oxford, with a generous choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

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  • Proper Indian cuisine cooked with knowledge and skill.

    Tripadvisor review

  • The food exceeded my extremely high standards. Even the rice was among the best I've ever had.

    Yelp review

  • Glad we came across this lovely restaurant - great atmosphere - lovely food and friendly staff. Good vegetarian choices too.

    Tripadvisor review

  • Best Bangladeshi/Indian food in Oxford! I was reminded what it used to be like back home! Great cooking, good portions, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.

    Google review

  • This restaurant was awesome!! I thought Mom was cooking in the kitchen the food was so good.

    Google review

  • The best Indian food I've ever had in England or America.

    Yelp review

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A variety of Indian dishes and spices arranged on a wooden table, including rice, naan, grilled vegetables, and curry.
A white plate with various colorful spices like red chili powder, turmeric, and cumin, placed on a wooden table. Additionally, a small copper container with green chutney is in the background.
An overhead view of various Indian dishes and drinks on a wooden table, including naan bread, rice, curry, grilled vegetables, flatbread, and assorted chutneys and sauces.
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