Naga Cuisine Restaurant in Mumbai
We serve traditional Naga dishes in Mumbai using ingredients and cooking methods from Nagaland, with most meats smoked over firewood and spices brought directly from home.
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ESTIMATESAbout Naga Cuisine Restaurant
Why We Cook
I started Naga Belly with my childhood friend, both of us from Nagaland, just wanting to share the food we grew up eating. Mumbai surprised us - people here actually love bold flavours and strong aromas. Our journey began in a home kitchen, and now we have a small space where we serve food that feels like home.
What Makes Naga Food Different
Our cooking is simple, honest, and straight from the farm. Most dishes are boiled or smoked, not fried. We use old-school methods like firewood smoking for pork, which gives it that deep, rich taste. Oil is barely used - so the food feels lighter but still packs a punch.
Ingredients That Matter
We bring most of our key ingredients straight from Nagaland. These are not just spices - they’re the soul of our food:
- Raja Mircha (King Chilli) for that fiery kick
- Axone (fermented soybean) for umami and pungency
- Anishi (smoked taro leaves) for rare black curries
- Bamboo shoot, fresh or fermented, for tangy notes
Signature Dishes
If you’re after authentic Naga food in Mumbai, try our:
- Smoked pork Nagaland style with Anishi or bamboo shoot
- Crispy pork ribs and pork bhujia (perfect bar snacks)
- Axone chicken wings, chicken with bamboo shoot
- Fish with bitter eggplant, prawn & mushroom Naga style
- Rusep (wild veggie mix), Naga Thali restaurant style
The Space
Our place is simple, no fancy stuff. We’ve got a map of Nagaland on the wall, Longpi pottery for drinks, and a vibe that’s all about warmth and sharing. It’s not for everyone - the flavours are strong, and the space is small, but if you want real Naga hospitality, you’ll feel right at home.
Meet your Expert
Naga Belly
My Story
Hey, Aren & Juliet here - we’re childhood buddies from Dimapur, Nagaland. Back in 2020, lockdown hit, jobs gone, we said, chalo (let’s go) – let’s cook up some Naga flavours for Mumbai! Started Naga Belly in our Andheri kitchen, grew thanks to your crazy support. That first tiny outlet? Mad memories, cramped but full of laughs. Now we’ve got a bigger spot, same building, same warmth. Honestly, wouldn’t be here without you all. Thanks for riding with us.
My Work
Authentic Naga Food & Drinks - We serve traditional Naga dishes for dine-in, takeaway, and catering. Smoked pork Nagaland and fermented rice drink Mumbai are crowd favorites.
Ingredients Straight from Nagaland - Our chillies, herbs, bamboo shoots come direct from Nagaland farmers’ markets. No shortcuts, just honest flavours.
Old-School Cooking - We smoke pork over firewood, cook curries oil-free. Heritage style, like grandma used to do.
Signature Dishes & Spicy Specials - Smoked pork, Pork Bhujia, and Raja Mircha curry. If you love heat, try the ghost pepper!
Non-Pork Options - We’ve got prawn & mushroom curry, oil-free chicken with bamboo shoot, simple and tasty for everyone.
Culture Beyond Food - We celebrate Naga festivals, serve drinks in Longpi pottery, and support local artisans.
