Mowgli

All I hear of Mowgli is great things, so when my friend and I met up for a catch up this was the first place I could think of. Located on Bold Street, Liverpool, it attracts lots of people and can get extremely busy on evenings, especially weekends. Unfortunately you cannot book a table and wait times can top an hour and a half, so it is best you are prepared for a long wait. Mowgli has also recently opened a new restaurant in Manchester after their great success in Liverpool.

The inside of this small restaurant is so pretty, with ropes and dim lighting; it completely fits in with the concept of Indian Street Food. The dishes are small which allows you to sample a variety of the vibrant, intense flavours they offer. I love that the dishes come out when they are ready, giving it a really relaxed atmosphere, just as intended. 

 I have now been three times, and am quickly working my way through the menu, ensuring I try different dishes every time. The favourites I always get are the 'Himalayan Cheese on Toast,' which is a great twist on a classic with amazing flavour; and the 'Bombay Chip Butty' which is not as simple as you may think, the potatoes are so tasty! These are my most recommended.

(Himalayan Cheese on Toast)

(House Chicken Curry & Bombay Chip Butty)

My favourite main dish is the House Chicken Curry, this is such a smooth and creamy dish as it is made with coconut and yoghurt; the flavours are heavenly! Other dishes I love are the Angry Bird, Mowgli Sticky Wings, Agra Ginger Chicken, Mother Butter Chicken and Maa's Lamb Chops. As you can see I never leave hungry after a visit!

(Maa's Lamb Chops, Agra Ginger Chicken, House Chicken Curry & Mowgli's Sticky Wings)

(Angry Bird & Treacle Ribs - no longer on menu)

For all lovers of Indian food out there, this is the place to go! It is definitely a treat for your tastebuds with all the amazing flavours. Mowgli gives you such a unique dining experience, you'll be rushing back just like me and everyone else I know!

The Old Blind School

My mother and sister came to visit me at university for lunch and a spot of Christmas shopping in December and I wanted to take them somewhere sophisticated and posh so I chose The Old Blind School. This iconic building on Hardman Street, Liverpool has been reformed into a beautiful restaurant offering great food and drink. 

As I went at Christmas time it was beautifully decorated with trees, lights and wreaths wrapping round the staircase. There was such a nice and warm atmosphere. This is the place I recommend to my friends if they have parents visiting to take them out for food.
The menu offers up great pub classics, delivered at very high standards. They also have a lunch menu with sandwiches and wraps which is great if you want a cheap and quick lunch.

(Caesar Salad)

(House Burger)

I love a good caesar salad, and this was just what I wanted for a light lunch. My mother got the 'House Burger' which looked delicious, I couldn't help but try some for myself.

They also have a 'Dirty Thursday' menu which is everything you expect from the title. This shows another side to The Old Blind School and offers up a really indulgent and guilty menu which I am hoping to try within my last few months at university. As The Old Blind School offers up breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, there is always a perfect opportunity to go!

HOST

With the workload of third year building up on me towards the end of last semester, I struggled to find the time to write any new entries for my blog. I am now faced with a huge list of places I need to write about, so I want to start with something really good!

Pan-asian is my favourite type of cuisine, so for my birthday last year I decided to go to HOST, located on Hope Street, Liverpool. As this was a special occasion I was straight on the cocktails; I chose 'Red Dragon' as the description sounded so fresh and light. It tasted so good that I was continually ordering them all night. 

I had studied the menu beforehand, and whittled it down to four starters that I couldn't choose between. Luckily my friend was equally as indecisive so we decided to share all four! This was the best idea as we got a sample of all the amazing dishes. The four we chose consisted of Calamari with a sweet chilli mayo dip, Duck Watermelon Salad, Caramelised Chicken and my all time favourite, Chicken Satay. It's fair to say these didn't last very long and all tasted amazing!!

As my friend and I had gone all out with the starters, we decided to share a main so we weren't overwhelmed with food. Pad Thai was the dish of choice and it kept up to the standards of the starters. I had a taste of my other friend's Chicken Katsu Curry and that was also yummy!! I should note that the menu changes regularly so some of the dishes I am writing about may have been changed for other appetising options.

HOST is a must if you are ever in Liverpool! This place definitely does not disappoint and is much better than the well-known chains you may opt for. Writing this post has got me dreaming of another visit, hopefully I won't be waiting too long!