Mugal

In Loughborough, Mugal is a love letter to classic Indian cookery, where spice is handled with confidence and comfort is never far from the plate. The kitchen leans into time-honoured techniques, from the clay oven’s lick of heat to patient simmering, coaxing depth and perfume from familiar favourites without fuss.

Begin with the street-side crunch of onion bhaji, ribbons of onion bound in savoury batter and fried to a gentle amber, or the smoky tenderness of chicken tikka, its edges char-kissed by the tandoor. It is an opening that promises balance: bright aromatics, clean heat, and textures that invite a second bite.

Mains carry the story forward. There is the slow richness of rogan josh, the biryani perfumed with saffron and studded with coconut and sultanas, and house plates that play with tempo and fire: jalfrezi alive with green chillies and peppers, saagwala all velveted spinach and spice. Signatures soften the mood with butter chicken’s creamy coconut butter sauce and king prawn jinga bathed in coconut.

Expect a welcoming, unhurried setting made for sharing, from weeknight suppers to celebratory spreads. Let the spices do the talking, settle in for another helping, and leave the chill at the door. Book your spot and follow the aroma to Mugal—your next curry night, sorted.