good place for indian food , you can have all your favorite indian dish here from pavbhaji to samosa with chai. must visit
Fun place, good food. Queue for approximately 30 minutes.
Dishoom India Pale Ale ...from Bombay with love.
The black daal is their signature dish. From the grills, would strongly recommend the lamb boti kababs. Delicious food, you wouldn’t mind the waiting period of 30-40 mins.
Best Indian food I have ever had, anywhere in the world. Dishoom has several branches, but they all serve the same amazing food. Kensington branch got a more open relax spaced if you prefer that. A must try regardless!
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
Absolutely wonderful place with the best food items prepared with the freshest ingredients and reasonable prices and optimal hygienic conditions and punctual and prompt service as well.
Gaio you are doing great things for
In love with the ambience of this place. Very nice place with the best decor and style . The staff is highly professional and friendly, the service is prompt and punctual service and hygiene is always up to standards too.
Came as walk in’s in a small group. We were seated at the bar and managed to get a table within 40 minutes or so. A waiter took us downstairs into a dimly lit dining area, however I found it still relaxed and casual. Our waitress was lovely and provided all her recommendations - could not fault Pau Bhaji!! Portion size for most dishes were on the smaller scale, but we enjoyed everything. We’ll be back!
My first time at the shoreditch outlet. From broadgate tower it’s a short walk and in a small lane but the place is full of people like St Martin lane. The okra fingers and the lamb samosas were great as was the chicken ruby and the matter paneer. The black dal was awesome but my personal favourite has been their raita.
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We came here for breakfast as it was the only time both of us could catch with each other when we were both in London. Anita had checked for places to eat for breakfast and this piqued her interest. I’ve only been here for dinner so it would be interesting to compare as it was excellent when I had that menu.
We arrived and seated quickly. We had seating in the verandah so that was nice. The service is top notch here and answered any questions we had about the dishes. They were accommodating and very friendly.
Hungry and raring to go we had 3 dishes to share between us. Anita chose the Akuri which were scrambled eggs served with home made buns with a grilled tomato. Full of flavour and totally moreish. The Wrestler’s Naan Roll is a jam packed naan rolled and filled with bacon, sausages, and egg. A thoroughly delicious Indian version of a wrap with the lot served with a wonderful chutney. We got a side of Masala Beans which were wonderfully spiced and rich in flavour. A Sweet Appam Stack which were three appam pancakes (heavier than normal pancakes) served with shrikhand, berries, coconut flakes, and jaggery syrup. Perfect way to end our meal. We had House Chai which was their own blend. Wonderfully soothing and spicy at the same time, the server happily topped up our glasses when it was close to empty. Definitely need to try this.
Great place to have a meal, you will be happy to have visited here so highly recommend here.
sabse bdhia jagah pure london me jaha sabse acha Indian khana milta hai. mujhe yaha khake bhot hi acha lga.
or jisko bhi Indian khana khana hai to yaha zrur aaye
Had a wonderful experience to visit their,the food is very tasting but waiting time is too long. But food was too dishoom tried many Indian cuisine all the meal was delicious and the ambience of this restaurant is superb and fantastic.
Awesome food, great ambience. Just going through the menu made me nostalgic about Mumbai/ Bombay and the parsi and Iranian cafes there: you'll see these amazing things on the menu - Britannia Berry Pulao, Chilli Cheese Toast, Kala Khatta etc. Of course, its a full fledged Indian restaurant so you do get the usual Naan and Paneer. Recommended dishes: Black Dal, Fried Okra, Chana Chaat Salad and Chilli cheese toast.
Neha | Culinary Chaser
+5
The very famous restaurant serving Indian food, was on my list from a long time and after a long wait finally I visited..
It’s always jam packed so either you have to make reservations or join the waiting list... but that day even after a long wait of an hour it was worth😇😇
The food was too yummy, it’s been 6 months I am in London and now I got good Indian food..
The staff is friendly, service is quick and kuddos to their chefs👌🏻👌🏻
Coming to food I had
* Vada pao : authentic taste and the chutney served was fantastic
* Pav bhaji : was also very good
* Matar paneer : soft paneer with perfect spice
* Dal makhani : It was finger licking
* Breads: Roomali roti and naan
All in all I am very happy and would recommend you to surely visit!!
Amazing, dinner with my friends. I want to returned here lots of times. The ambience is amazing, the cocktails too. It was a night to remember de university years.
Absolutely in love with the food served here. Indian food is lip-smackingly brilliant. There is a touch of India in practically everything at this place. Service is good too. My second visit here and man I am already thinking of visiting next. :) Be prepared for long wait times though. but well you know it is worth the wait..
One of the only Indian cuisine restaurants in London that are authentically Indian in taste. With amazing ambience, the food stands out well.
P.S. The best thing is the steel glass culture! ♥️
Must trys:
1. Vada pav
2. Pav Bhaji
3. Black Dal
4. Pistachio Kulfi
I am still craving for that spicy authentic vada pav from dishoom i had yesterday. The food was really nice and tasty, very helping and polite staff, awesome ambience. The only con about this place is the waiting time. We waited for 137 mins out in cold to reach our table. Thought they serve us chai, mint tea while we were waiting.
The line can get long for dinner. When you get to the front, you get to go to the bar to wait more time. The drinks in the bar are very good. The food is worth the wait. Indian in London sets a high bar and Dishoom clears the bar and sets a new record. Love Pav Bhaji and chicken ruby.
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The Vibe
There are few places in London that I like to go back to time and again. Few restaurants and bars actually stand up to the test of time, for lots of different reasons. Quo Vadis, captained by Sam and Eddie Hart (of Fino and Barrafina) and head chef Jeremy Lee, is like a fine wine and simply gets better with age. Quality is steadfast and never compromised for fashion, luxury is second nature despite never being ostentatious and it’s just a great place to have to a grand old time no matter what time of the day or year you visit. Think laid back luxe, there’s something distinctly English via the Deep South about this place; dress smartly or you’ll feel scruffy. Expensive bubbles are always the correct answer here so exercise caution if operating on a budget. An institution in London and for very good reason. Perfect for a breakfast date; sublime menu and plenty of fresh baked goods. Take that gourmand(e) you’ve been courting for some time and maybe hang around until lunch, just because.
The Order
They keep the drinks classic, and so should you. Don’t go too far off course from the excellent Cosmopolitan or Espresso Martini from the bar. The Whiskey cocktails are damn fine. Bar snacks are tempting and moreish; dig in, life isn’t going to live itself. Try the ‘kickshaw’ (I’m not going to spoil it for you – you’ll have to find out for yourselves) or the smoked eel sandwich for nibbles, if not sticking around. If you’ve bagged a table in the restaurant, go for your lives. Choose from imaginative British dishes such as warm salad of longhorn, pickled walnut and horseradish or mutton shoulder, broad beans and wild garlic. If you opt for the pre-theatre menu, as some of you culture vultures just might, don’t leave without two-spooning the almond, blueberry and lemon mess. In other news, the sticky toffee pudding is delightful.
The Game
Getting a table here can be tricky. Plan this one in a little in advance. It’s a lovely spot for a drink (the inner bar has a cute corner banquette with strong canoodle-inducing powers, there are a handful of canopied tables outside perfect for summer boozing and people watching a deux) but it’s also a sure thing for dinner. You can do this one of two ways; either book a table in the bar for classic pre-dinner drinks in a quirky, British nay post-colonial setting and head on to the latest restaurant opening in Soho for dinner OR try somewhere equally eccentric like The French House very close by for an aperitif and book in at QV for a slap up dinner. In the latter scenario, you can still make use of the bar later on if you find you’re having one of those Woody Allen-esque witty dialogue marathons, even if it ends up being just with yourself.
The Faults
Are you kidding me? Another Brandy Alexander please, bar tender.
Sex Factor
4. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
The place was bubbling with crowd on a Sunday evening. We had to stand in a queue for 25 mins to be seated.
The food is good. Nalli Nihari was my favourite. It’s slightly overrated I felt overall. A one time visit if you are a visitor to London
Have no words to describe this place! It’s fabulous, for those who misses indian food back in London. This is the place to visit. They Specialise in Black Daal! Well it tastes yumm..the ambience is perfect! You can order anything blindly and it won’t disappoint you.
We went there for dinner on a weekday and the crowd was unimaginable . No wonder it’s hugely popular for the food they make is great. They have a great ambience and the staff is courteous.
I took my 2 year old daughter and it’s totally kid friendly , the staff were very playful with her and she loved it.
We ordered almost all the dishes on the menu. My favourites are kheema pav, Dishoom chicken tikka and lamb biryani.😊
My friend and I went here for brunch and we’ve have been raving about it ever since! First time at Dishoom and it could not have been better - from the smooth booking, the lovely, cheerful greeting when we arrived, the attentive waitress who was great at recommending drinks while we waited for our table (the Bloody Marys were to die for!!), delicious brunch, fab service and great atmosphere. We shall be back! I need to try the black dahl!!
Great restaurant, ambience and food, the only problem is the waiting time at this branch. The food is very tasty but also takes a long time to arrive. Cocktails are good here as well! Overall a good one
I’ve been to all the other Dishoom branches (Covent Garden, King’s Cross, Carnaby Street) – but for some reason I just hadn’t managed to try the Shoreditch one. Now first piece of advice – get here early! These guys don’t take bookings for small groups after 6:00 pm and the queue quickly builds up around the corner.
Very close to where I work. We often go here in the evening for dinner. Lovely place, food exceeds expectations, the only bit that you have to be careful about is the waiting time. If you are going late evening, expect a waiting time of at least an hour but otherwise a must go from my perspective.
Pav bhaji is a must have. Although I am a vegetarian but my friends highly recommend chicken ruby and keema pav.
My first stop in London when I travelled there in January. Awesome vibe and mixologists who create beautiful drinks at the bar make this spot a must. Flavours are unbelievable as one would imagine Iranian inspired Indian flavours to be.. delicious food and drinks, great ambiance and stunning decor.
A good build place with good interiors and awesome food. We ordered Okra Fries, Akuri, Bun Maska. Everything was really good. A must try. Also beer was good too.
Great first experience of Indian food! Great staff and great food. The food is really spicy but with an exceptional flavor. For sure a restaurant to that I will visit again.
Great breakfast dishes. The mix of oriental flavours in some typical western courses is unexpectedly amazing. Great service as well. Kejrewal & porridge made my day.
it's an excellent and authentic fusion instead of modern fusion. It's an amazing concept, which brings to life the old Bombay cafe's, which barely exist anymore.
This place is insanely good and I highly recommend you experience both breakfast and dinner.
It can get very busy though and I am not sure if they take reservations for dinner, just breakfast.
Beautifully diverse menu, great service and hospitality, wonderful location, and serene ambiance... all perfect ingredients for a good diner... food could be a touch more authentic but for an Indian in London, its a blessing...
Loved Dishoom...took me to Mumbai...they have tried to be authentic in every way..loved the decor...the typical glasses used for tea...made me nostalgic...the food was yummy and so was the presentation. We have pav bhaji, dal makhani...felt heavenly...anytime ready to Dishoom...
Redefining Indian cuisine and being a trendsetter around the world for people to do so and inspiring many copycat concepts will get high marks from me as a diner in general.
I like their bacon naan wrap and chicken ruby along with berry pulao the most.
The Shoreditch location is dark and therefore loses a few points because of it. Upper St Martin’s Lane on the ground floor doesn’t have that problem.
This place was recommended to us by a few different people and it definitely didn't disappoint! We went around 6pm and we still had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table which was fine and we got in at the perfect time because the wait after us was quite long! We started off with some delicious exotic cocktails, there is a huge selection and I definitely recommend trying atleast one 😜 We were then moved to the verandah section for dinner which had a really nice decor. The food was absolutely delicious and really well value for money! We tried the Jackfruit Biriyani, Chicken Ruby, raita, naan and masala prawns. More than enough for 2 people and we didn't have room for dessert which was unfortunate because the dessert menu looked divine!
Absolutely amazing food! Loved their Vada Pav and Pav bhaji and samosas. Tried the regular kadak tea and enjoyed it thoroughly. I have been to this branch more than 3 to 4 times. Really busy on weekends so I would suggest booking a table in advance. Good ambience and waiting for your table at the bar is best - bar is beautiful and offers good service.
Had breakfast for the first time in Dishoom. First time in Shoreditch as well and I really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered the omelette and Keema with Lassi and as always, the food was delicious.
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Best advice: get here early to avoid queuing for ages. Came here for dinner for two on a sunday. You are greeted by staff who explain how the queuing system works. You stand outside (free drink provided) and eventually you are let into the bar. After about and hour long wait in the bar (small plates available), you are brought to your table. We managed to avoid the outside queue by getting there around 5.30pm ish and only had to wait about 40 mins in the bar. However when we were leaving people were being quoted 1hr 45min wait times. Our waitress was very friendly and could make recommendations based on everyone's spice palettes. We ended up getting 2 small plates, 3 mains, 1 garlic naan, 1 steamed rice and 4 drinks. Total bill was around £85 pounds which I think is good value for money in London. Perhaps the drinks were overpriced for what they were. The food quality is next level. Lamb was tender and pink in the middle. The biryani was delicately flavoured and very savoury. They also had great options for those who prefer mild dishes. I reccomend the murgh malai in this case. The pulled lamb bun was also thoroughly enjoyed. 12.5% tip applied automatically to your bill. All in all was a great quality dinner and would come again at an off peak time.
So finally I had dinner at Dishoom Shoreditch . Now few important things .
It's a different experience all together ..
nice ambiance and drinks are good too . We had to wait for an hour for a table . It's a good adaptation of Indian fine dining. As expected chicken gravy was way too sweet and with extra cinnamon (for me that has spoiled the taste ) we Indians don't eat that much Gautam masala and cinnamon. Dal was amazing and Naans were too good too. Lamb boti kebab was too rubbery and was kind of uncooked .. I have added a pic here for you to judge .. overall I will give 3/5 to this place . So it's a good place to try small plates and dal for sure ..
Excellent Indian food, a must visit for Indian food lovers. Great chirpy location amidst shoreditch. Advance booking is advised during the weekend starting Fridays. Plus : 1)The person who collected the order was very knowledgeable starting from the spice intensity, how the food is made etc. 2) Everything we ordered was sumptuous and well cooked and tasted authentic. Great job by the chef. We had ordered for starters: Keema Pav, keema samosa, fried calamari. Mains, chicken biryani, Mutton raan, kaali daal and garlic butter naan. Desserts: Dishoom chocolate pudding and kala Khatta. Drinks : Beer and a Mojito sorts cocktails. 3) excellent service by the staff and a cool ambience. Minus : 1) very less food portion vs the money which you have to pay 2) The cutleries need revamp. Very tiny sized cutleries.
Four of us went for breakfast, it was abs lovely, the staff are so attentive, it was so busy but food came promptly and they kept checking on us. My chocolate chai was so unique, my keema per edu so flavoursome and a very generous portion. My friends enjoyed all their dishes. The pineapple crumble was also quite lovely. Prices very reasonable, I hope to return to sample some of lunch/dinner menu.
Gilles El 'Hage
+4.5
When you say Indian. You say Dishoom in London. It's the tastiest Indian restaurant in London. If you are a large group. Don't think twice. Dishoom is the most comfortable place to be. For lunch or for dinner. Start your meal by lamb samosas, take any of the delicious platters and surely finish your meal with the kashmere chili ice cream. I dream of it!
It's better to share dishes at Dishoom.
The place is really relaxing and comfortable. The staff is lovely. I highly recommend it.
Bon appétit
On a typical grey rainy day in London, I find myself sitting at a window seat at the Shoreditch branch of Dishoom, sipping its House Chai, and silently observing the raindrops falling on the glass window. I have already written a post about Dishoom a few months back (check out previous post: Dishoom) but this time is another experience at another branch.
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3 of us decided to have lunch in Shoreditch and Dishoom was the obvious choice. We called and the hostess politely said that we could walk in and if tables are available, we will be given one as they don't take rsvr on such short notice.
Thankfully, we didn't have to wait and settled in comfortably on a table of 4.
Started with:
Veg Samosa: Delicious and just how a Samosa should be.
Paneer Tikka: Enormous pieces of succulent paneer made this a a very good dish. However, I do feel that portions of paneer could be cut smaller.
Veg Okra: Ok ok. Works like a munchy.
In Main Course I ordered for Chana Bhatura: This was very good once again and I couldn't figure if we were in London or just any other restaurant in India that serves authentic Chana Bhatura. The portion is adequate for 1 person.
In desserts, we ordered the Kashmiri Chilli Ice Cream: This was the biggest surprise because the flavour was just incredible. One gets the chilly kick towards the end of a spoon. A new flavour for all of us. We loved it.
In drinks, I tried their Old Fashioned: Boy, was this potent and strong. Had to tone it down with some soda. Nevertheless, the taste was very good.
Value for money: For all the above + a bottle of Prosecco and 2 meat mains, our bill was 51 Pounds. That was ok.
Loved their ambience and service. Its good to see that our servers knew exactly what they were serving and what goes with what. The place is done up in a typical Mumbai Cafe and hence rustic. Loved it.
This was the finest Indian food I've ever eaten. The only complaint I'd make was that my server wasn't as attentive as I'd expect. Took so long to bring drinks to the table that the Bellini was flat.
I would surely go here again.
I've been to Dishoom many times but last weekend organised girls lunch out .. We had booked table 2 days before so there was no hassle of waiting. Every food we ordered tasted exactly the same way as street food in India. Only thing I was surprised is Dishoom don't do Tandoori which I see as a biggest drawback. The rotis we ordered were completely burnt but the waiter was happy to replace with no extra charge. Last thing we had was 'masala chai' which was great. I suggest who ever visit Dishoom not to miss 'vada pav' and 'masala chai'.
Great place to have a drink and proper indian food, for those who love spices...
The food is really good and spicy, the place is nicely decorated and the cocktails are ok.
The prices for London are fair we paid 110 pounds for 2 including 2 cocktails each and a generous dinner. Allow the waiter to guide you through the menu.
Highly recommended
Highly recommended... best Indian food I have had in London..
PS: Make sure you make reservation before you visit this place.. no matter what day and what time you go place will be crowded and you will have to wait if you have not reserved in advance.. But the wait is completely worth it because the food is best...
Beatriz Gonçalves Pereira
+4
Dishoom is quite a nice place to have indian dinner. Even if you don't like spicy that much, as me, you'll see that every bite is worth it.
The space here in Shoreditch is really cosy dispite its big area, every corner as its indian charm. to have a romantic dinner or even to go with a group of friends.
notes.
Sometimes the line is quite long, but drink your thai late or the mint tea, and the time will go faster! Or you can always try to schedule it before and won't have to face a queu. Up to you mate!
A reunion of people from Australia and UK spelled the occasion this time, and it was an easy decision to spend £50 each on a bit of food and a lot of drinks in the old Shoreditch haunt. - Chicken & pomegranate salad £9.5 (not pictured) – still as exceptional. I my first visit. The pomegranate seeds, the sliced tender chicken, the herbs
Dishoom Shoreditch is based on the post-colonial Irani cafes that were popular in Bombay in the 1960s. The decor is light and airy, with an inside space and a lighter covered outside space featuring soft lighting, plants and retro Indian and Persian flourishes here and there.
Indian fusion was not something I’d tried before visiting Dishoom. I must say I was a little dubious but after hearing so many great things about the restaurant from friends living in London, I knew I had to brave the long line and make a visit.
Two words: Bottomless Chai! Seriously the best chai I’ve ever had
Met with a friend over lunch upon recommendation of my husband who had visited for dinner with colleagues the previous week. Had to wait a little since we had not made a reservation.. No matter what day of the week or what time of the day, making a reservation here is necessary 😛. But it's hands down the best Indian food I've eaten in London. The place has a warm ambience too, in addition to the lip smacking food. Oh, and I'd recommend the chocolate chai too, it's different and worth a shot.
Dishoom has four branches around London – Shoreditch, Kings Cross, Covent Garden and Carnaby. A fantastic Bombay cafe that is popular in all four branches and not always easy to get a table! You can book for lunch time but can’t for dinners unless there are over six people. Beautiful outside area with a retractable roof and large chairs.
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An impressively designed and decorated place from the entrance to this branch to when you walk into and dine at this location. There are beautiful flowers along the entry path with picnic benches for enjoying cocktails and food al fresco when we have sunny weather. They now have a fab summer verandah. Amazing cocktails created by the knowledgeable bartenders at the well-designed The Permit Bar; a relaxing environment for drinks/ cocktails and catching up with friends in an eye-catching bar. They create a wider variety of drinks and cocktails than the Covent Garden branch, perfectly made to original cocktail recipes but adding their own unique twist, like nimbu pani and the Bombay Martini; plus they will create variations of cocktails on the menu to customers requests without hesitation, like a whisky chai, whereas the Covent Garden branch bartenders were unwilling to go off the bar menu. Fabulous food created by the kitchen team, lead by the pleasant and friendly Head Chef Yash, especially the street food like samosas, fresh and crispy bhel puri and vada pau (the Indian version of a chip butty). Save space for their mango or malai kulfi (which has a lovely addition of caramel) and their melt-in-the-mouth nankhatais. Pleasant and efficient service. Overall, great place for Indian and Asian food, and would recommend in a heartbeat!
Indian food is perhaps my favourite, and having seen and heard so many good things about Dishoom. I decided it was high time I finally got a piece of the action. Spoilt for choice, I settled on a chicken tikka roll/wrap, which was
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I always have room for ♡DISHOOM♡
After finding our way around the back streets towards Dishoom, we found a gorgeous lit up indoor outdoor world. It was here that we eagerly waited to move inside whilst sipping on complimentary chai tea. After around 20 minutes we were in and able to join in the throng of people propping up the bar. Some Dishoom Calamari tied us over (calamari like you've never had before, gorgeous!). I was served a delicious Bombay Pimm's and my old school mate, Trish, tended to a prosecco as we waited for our buzzer to go awol.
Another 20minutes in and we were seated, able to take in the beautiful surroundings and have a tough time narrowing down our menu choices.
We had some tasty Veg Samosas and I ordered a Chicken Tikka Roll, a gorgeous bread filled with an explosion of flavour. At £7.50 it was a bargain and really filling. I cooled my mouth off after a couple of spicy mouthfuls with a Passionfruit Sharbat from the non alcoholic cocktail menu. Mmmmm refreshingly fit.
The service was great, food was yum, prices good. Definitely one to visit again and again.
One of the best places in london to try Vada Pav. This place has a unique feeling. It's based on Irani cafes from Bombay but has a good blend of london and Bombay both. I love the rose lassi here.
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Can I give them a 6?
Being from Bombay, I spent 7 months in England trying various restaurants and making peace with what I was offered. But Dishoom transported me to the very bylanes of my city within a matter of seconds.
I entered to a space that could easily pass off as an Irani café in South Bombay, with cane chairs and wooden fans et al. At first we were seated at a tiny table, too close for comfort to another table, but on request were moved to the verandah when it became available. Every corner of Dishoom is decorated painstakingly and reeks of the city of Bombay. An absolute pleasure to the eyes.
Just seeing the menu brought a reminiscent tear to my eye. The choice of dishes, including vegetarian ones, has been unmatched by any restaurant I have visited in England before. I wanted to order everything!
We began with an amazing Mango Lassi, a Vada Pav with authentic Indian chutneys (tamarind, coriander and mango) and a Chole Bhature with Cucumber Raita. Everything tasted extraordinary with just the right portion size to allow you to try more than 1 thing. We then moved to the Veg Samosa and Paneer Roll. The roll is a main course so is a bit more filling. We ended with a fabulous Malai Kulfi, served on a stick.
The service at Dishoom is so warm and welcoming, again something I have never encountered at an English restaurant. The staff almost makes you feel like you are dining at a friend's house instead of at a restaurant.
Prices are very reasonable for such a super experience. I will need at least 3 more visits to sample everything on the menu to my heart's content.
I usually say, worth a visit if you're in the vicinity. But Dishoom is worth making a commute for.
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I was in London recently on a short trip and decided to visit this restaurant after the amount I had heard about it. It mostly is always packed during the evenings so I decided to pop in here at about 5 PM to have a light meal and see what all the hype was about. Entered here and sat at the bar and took some time for a menu to come to me, I actually had to finally ask for it. They were serving only limited finger food for people sitting at the bar counter so i decided to relocate. Got a nice cosy table in the corner and must say service immediately became quite prompt. There was a young man (can't recall his name) who was handling the section brilliantly. On his recommendation I decide to have the Kheema pav (he was nice enough to give me extra pav) and to drink a thumbs up flip. I must say both did not disappoint at all. The kheema was beautifully cooked and had the right flavor. For dessert I had a Kashimiri chilli ice cream which was something different that I tasted for the first time. On the first bite it seems like regular ice cream but you will definitely feel the chilli flavor after you have had a bite. Overall, a really nice experience and a must do if you are in London. I would definitely go back here to try more items on the menu.
Erica Jeanie Vonderwall
+4.5
well, wasn't monday awfully lovely? what a day to be alive. it was bex's birthday on sunday but as she'd just spent the last three nights in reyjavik and the best part of her birthday in transit, the plan was to catch up on the bank holiday monday instead. come monday though, getting around london was a tad trickier than normal, but despite katie's best efforts we agreed that shoreditch would be the least tricky area to get to, and decided on dishoom as our birthday brunch spot of the day; none of us had been, and we'd all only heard good things.
Was craving for good Indian snacks since a long time now , hence ended up at dishoom . Had heard so much about this place and I absolutely loved it ! The taste of every snack that I ordered was spot on ! Samosa 😋 ( crispy as ever ) paneer roll ( the best I've ever had till date in London ) and bottomless chai ! Believe it or not such tasty chai would never be bottomless in India ! They have also have a yummy variety of chutneys! The ambience is perfect . Reminded me of good places in a city called pune . Make sure you sit in their verandah enjoy your chai there ! I would suggest you guys to make a prior reservation during weekends and peak hours ! Overall excellent for Indian cuisine ! Vegetarian Indian Food Lover Indian Food Fan Dishoom Shoreditch Foodie
Indian Foodie In London
+4
Great food and ambience, not much variety though. Have been there plenty of times and the standard is same across different outlets. A bit pricey compared to other indian restaurants in London.
Taste of Mumbai in London. Right from the Cutting Masala Chai when you are standing in the queue to get in (There is always a waiting time of at least 20 minutes) it absolutely feels awesome. Try the Vada Pau, Kheema Pau, Chicken Biryani among others. The Vada Pau is even better than the local version we get in Mumbai. One of my favourite places to go in London whenever I am there.
Dishoom, literally a stones’ throw away from my office in Shoreditch, had long since been a haunt of ours for after work drinks. Somehow over the last year or so, our post-office sessions had taken us to a pub down the road, but I think that had more to do with the arrival of new faces, replacing our favourites who went on to open the new Kings Cross site or moved on to new adventures. That said, the guys are still friendly and all is well, but there is just something that is always welcoming about people recognising you, knowing your tipple of choice, having a bit of banter and showing their appreciation for your interest in their passion for making cocktails.
Indian food. Ember red appearance and melting pot of flavours where where meat & spices fuse into a full bodied pleasure. While lunch and dinner are the common meals one might have Indian food for, there are people in the UK who thought “Why not bring it to the breakfast table too?”. This is the story of the highly successful Dishoom line of restaurants scattered over London city.
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I'm REALLY RUBBISH at going to those 'in places' y'know. The more I'm told to do something, the less likely I probably am to...actually do it. Like watching Breaking Bad. But, at the end of the year, I finally got around to visiting.
We managed to get a table within about ten of arriving at around 2.30 on a Sunday afternonn - a far cry from the mega-queues I'd expected. Which was a good thing. I went for the Chef's Special of the Lamb Raan Bun. Slow cooked pulled lamb with dishoom slaw and crisp-chips (basically, supersuper thin little chips which were definitely more crisps than chips - but really tasty and well seasoned). The lamb itself was an absolute joy - falling apart in my mouth, and great with one of the spicy chutneys that they brought out too.
Unfortunately, despite the food being excellent, I felt pretty disappointed with the service. We were seated in the small, covered side area and were often left waiting for long periods when we were ready to order/for the bill/needed something. Our food came out at completely seperate times, and I was given the wrong ice cream at the end.
If Dishoom's service matched up to its food quality then it's be close to a five star score from me, but unfortunately I felt slightly 'shafted' with our seating which dampened the experience slightly.
Love the ambience, great Indian food, wish they had more choices in the menu for beers and chicken dishes. I love going here. The only thing that I don't like is the average waiting time to get a table is atleast 1 hour and they don't even take bookings.
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Dishoom, literally a stones’ throw away from my office in Shoreditch, had long since been a haunt of ours for after work drinks. Somehow over the last year or so, our post-office sessions had taken us to a pub down the road, but I think that had more to do with the arrival of new faces, replacing our favourites who went on to open the new Kings Cross site or moved on to new adventures. That said, the guys are still friendly and all is well, but there is just something that is always welcoming about people recognising you, knowing your tipple of choice, having a bit of banter and showing their appreciation for your interest in their passion for making cocktails.
Recently, I re-kindled my affair with Dishoom, not just once, but twice in a 5 day period. A catch up with an old friend brought us here for dinner and we were not disappointed. Now, we had wanted a quiet one, so debated going here because it can be quite loud with the music and people packing out the bar. My recommendation is that you do not let this put you off, as the terrace area provides the calm if you are not up for the chaos.
This was to be a night of feasts, so we ordered a selection of small plates including chilli cheese toast (cheddar), okra fries (fried, well-seasoned and a great snack) and calamari (tiny tender calamari, but no skimping on the portion size). For my main, it was Masala prawns, served slightly charred with a side of lime. Meaty and tasty. I also had some cheesy nan on the side. Valentina had the Lamb Raan bun which is slow cooked pulled lamb on sourdough bread with a side of Dishoom slaw, sali crisp chips and fried green chillies. The lamb was so delicate, so there is no doubt that this is produced slowly. The combination of all these bits piled individually on the wooden serving board, complement each other so well. Be wary of the green chillies, they are spicy! My overall advice would be to also take a raita if you are opting for non-sauce based dishes, otherwise it will be quite a dry meal.
For drinks, we started with a refreshing prosecco, followed by a Sicilian white for me (Parva res Catarratto) and a full bodied red from Puglia for Valentina who is Sicilian (Terre di Montelusa Primitivo). Complimentary water is provided which is a great touch.
Dishoom has four sites now, in great locations. What I like is that each has their own specials, this helps retain individuality. There is no chance that this will become some boring chain as the food has bags of personality, the concept is sexy and it has what all restaurateurs covet, a team of good solid folk working there.
I absolutely love the vibe in Dishoom, it's such a nice atmosphere and I loved the authentic feel so I ended up sitting there for a while. The staff were really friendly and helpful as well, we had no idea what we wanted so a waitress talked us through the dishes and what was good and confirmed that the food is completely halal (bar the one breakfast naan with bacon).
The food here was actually pretty great both times I've been, once two years ago and again last week. We ordered a few different dishes, if I could remember them all I'd say but I will tell you that they were all amazing and the house chai is definitely a must for tea lovers 😍
I would upload pictures but I don't have them yet, my other half does but will post as soon as I've got them.
I've been twice and both times service has been great, food has been great. It's nice to know standards haven't slipped over the years it's been open. Overall, definitely worth a visit.
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If there was ever a need to review this restaurant, I'm quite sure one would not have enough words to describe the food that they serve you here.
Putting me into that perspective, the only word I can use is splendid. Or amazing. Or actually Divine. I was amazed to see something so desi done so well here/ there.
But then again, Chicken Balti is the national dish of England! They love their curries, them English folks.
Of everything we ordered (and we did get quite a bit) my favorites were the Mutton Raan (which was cooked for a good 8 hours as the server mentioned) and the Dal Makhni ( Black Dal on the menu, I think*). Absolutely bonkers, the taste.
Dishoom, you really deserve a pat on your back.
Damage: bout a 100quid. For the kind of food, it's absolutely worth it.
Go again: Hells yeah! Buy me a return flight to Dubai and you shall see me there.
Service: The host was friendly, very descriptive when it came to the menu and quite helpful with everything we wanted.
//must try: the Raan, the daal, the malai chicken and their chai! On point.
Although, i have only been once to Dishoom (shore ditch) and only for lunch, I couldn't stop raving about it after!
I had the Lamb Raan Bun, really tender and juicy pulled lamb, stuffed is a soft sourdough bun.
And for desert I had the pineapple and black pepper crumble, served with warm custard. It was perfect, but my only grumble would be there wasn't enough custard.
It was a delicious lunch! I plan to return just to eat these two things again but would also like to try many other dishes as they have quite an exciting menu.
Highly recommend this restaurant!
This is a really good Bombay style cafe. The ambience and decor is really good and the quality of the food is awesome . The taste is really nice although the quantity is less ( typical small portions) .youll have to order 2-3 dishes to fill in your stomach.
Halal-yes
Recommendations- try pau bhaji, vada pau, dishoom chicken tikka, chicken ruby, mahi tikka, roomali roti & house masala tea.
Delicious food, innovative menu and great setting. Indian food can be overbearing with strong flavours and overnight tummy experiences however Dishoom has managed to overcome all that with modern flavours yet keeping traditions that even my Asian friends love this too. always a long wait however worth it, and they give you chai in the queue!
Yum. Best Indian food of my life. Must go in London. Indian in America is unrecognizable to offish at Dishoom. Didn't realize I liked Indian until this.
Dishoom for me is a go-to place more for the ambiance and the menu, which tries to encompass Mumbai food in a booklet.
I got pretty nostalgic looking at the menu, but promise is one thing and delivery another. The food is strictly okay. The over expectation probably added to the disappointment levels. I had the koliwada prawns, naan, chicken and vada pav. Nothing except the vada pav left me dazzled.
This place does make you love it though. And for someone from Mumbai, it makes you very very nostalgic - the service is super quick, staff is very busy, there's Thums Up Float and Nimbu Paani on the menu, the decor bears some touches of an Irani restaurant. All remind you of home. I am particularly thankful to Dishoom, and I am not being dramatic here, for including Thums Up and Malabar Coffee to their menu *tears of joy*.
Should probably try their Irani food and breakfast spread next time. It's all about second chances.
Tried this out for breakfast today and experienced what was quite simply the best bacon and egg naan I've ever had. Naan aside, it was also the best bacon and egg sandwich experience I've had outside of a hangover day. Now spending the rest of the day trying to get my hands on the magic sauce recipe.
It's my birthday today so I fancied checking out Dishoom's breakfast offerings. I was craving some masala chai and heard good things about it here. We arrived at around 10am and it was already quite busy! The friendly guy at the door greeted us and we were seen to our table quickly. We ordered the bacon &egg naan and keema per eedu. Chai was delicious, on par with my mum's homemade version, nothing like the sugar syrup versions of chai you find in coffee chains. Naan roll was an interesting concept, kinda like a breakfast kebab. For me the winning dish was keema per eedu, which was packed full of flavour as well as being incredibly rich. Watch out for the whole spices!We were left very satisfied, but best part was yet to come. When we asked for the bill our waiter just said it's on them and to enjoy the rest of my birthday, wow I was gobsmacked! Great touch, from a classy place. I left the staff a nice tip for great service, and Dishoom left me with a big smile on my face!
Wow.. Tasty indian food in London... Came to know about this place afte 4 days of eating from MacD and Subway.. Service is A1 and taste of food is very good ... Raan is a must eat .. It will mot actually come as a big single piece of meat but will be finely chopped .. Though the taste is up to the mark.. Ordered rose lassi, black daal, matar panner and butter chicken, biryani.. Food is great .. The butter chicken was little too sweet.. The pickles and curries still need to be improved as thay taste aweet but not spicy..may b its due to the customer base... There is a long waiting from 6:00 to8:00 pm UK time...so reach accordingly.
Below is my overall rating:
Food taste - 4.5/5
Food presentation - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Ambience - 5/5 (messages written in hindi :-)
It is walking distance from Liverpool station.. If you are an Indian and in london and there is this strange push to have indian food.. This place is a must visit:-)
Not so dangerous to wallet also...:-P
Been at this place twice and have been fond of the experience on both occasions. Though the serving size, in comparison to the price, for some dishes seems a little unfair, the food is extremely delicious and reminds you of your times in India.
The staff is extremely courteous and the service is quick.
The ambience is beautiful, especially the brunch area is an experience in itself.
Recommended items - Vada pao, virgin bhaang lassi and chocolate chai (Must have it hot!)
Dishoom is a great place to eat, their menu has a lot of variety and is also extremely tasty. I have been to the Shoreditch branch which is always packed and has a lovely atmosphere. The only complaint I can think of is that thier portion sizes are rather small. I have always had to ask more more sauces and refills. Price is worth the food.
I can't rate this place highly enough. Everything I tried was delicious. It's a world away from your standard Indian takeaway. The okra fries are a must-try, as is the signature black daal. Everything is very well priced and you certainly won't go away hungry.
Crazy For Indian Food In London
+4
One of a good place to visit in London City.
Dishoom should become a verb, one for indulging in excellent Asian food. Everything on the menu offers a flavour sensation that transports the palate to that Bombay cafe they have recreated. Genuinely excellent establishment, shame about all the hipsters in the area.
On Monday it was my Birthday (Happy Birthday me!). Basically, I think Monday is the worst day to have your birthday on, especially a cold cold dark Monday in February. But I had booked the day off and my husband had got us tickets to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Natural History Museum. One of my favourite buildings in London, it’s bloody stunning. I went to the exhibition last year and I’m so glad to have returned. The photography is beautiful, and many important environmental issues are highlighted through the work. Also, there is a young awards category, with a 10 Years and Under section which is brilliant – I can’t even take good photographs of a flapjack! It’s a fab way to spend an afternoon in London. I highly recommend it.
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Restaurant Reviews Feel the Pinch 0 28 May, 2015 Dishoom has been at the top of my ‘want-to-go’ list for AGES having heard only rave reviews from friends, but it always got side-lined as they don’t take reservations for dinner, which I always find a bit tricky! But the time had come. So Michael and I met Sophie and Simon at Dishoom, Shoreditch at 7pm on a Friday night. We had been warned about the queue, but we were committed to the long haul, all-in for the end game. Service: Upon arrival you join the (inevitable) queue. And seize the opportunity to take some group pics. Before long, a chirpy waiter will appear to take your name and ask your party size, and hand you a cheeky shot of something to keep you warm & cheery. The queue stretches along the veranda, which is essentially a greenhouse made from plastic sheeting rather than glass, and is an alternate outdoor area in which you can enjoy your meal. Separated from the buzz of the main restaurant it has a chilled vibe and provides a more relaxed & ‘authentic’ experience, with worn antique furniture and detailed Indian rugs spread across the wooden floorboards. I think it would be the perfect place to lounge for a few hours on a sunny day or evening. Sooner or later you will reach the front of the queue and be given a buzzer that will vibrate like mad when your table is ready. As soon as we entered through the restaurant doors the front desk were on it with our party name and size, and informed us of the likely wait – 50 minutes – which unfortunately for us we heard as 15 minutes, leading to Sophie and I excitedly declaring “oh that’s not too bad!”, only to be quickly corrected and laughed at by the heavily-French accented man… We were escorted to the (rammed) bar and left to our own devices. When our buzzer came to life and the all-important clipboard-man came to collect us we wasted no tim
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We were given a shot of sherry as soon as we got to the doors of Dishoom and were ushered in for a cocktail not long after (skipping the worst of the fabled queues). Although the Bollybellini was steeped in a bit to much rose water for my taste, we were soon taken to our table to enjoy what was simply the best Indian food I have ever eaten.
The Black House Dahl was perfectly balanced with various spices, giving a wonderful, rounded depth of flavour to anything it partnered. The Vegetable Biryani was fragrant and cooked in a traditional way covered in a thin layer of pastry to help steam the rice to perfection.
Dishoom's Calamari was the freshest I've eaten this far from the sea anywhere in the world. Both the Murgh Malai and the Spiced Lamb Chops were delicately spiced and full of flavour, the lamb being especially the succulent.
Excellent experience and a restaurant I would recommend to anyone. The service was exemplary and the atmosphere relaxed. My only change would be to encourage the place to start taking bookings as it's not a cheap date!
My first visit to Dishoom for brunch was excellent. We arrived on
a Saturday at around 11.30 and had to queue for about 15 minutes (this is fairly
usual I believe). I had the bacon naan with a side of sausage and my friend had
a bacon and egg naan - both around £6.50 and pretty filling. It definitely
makes brunch a little more interested! They have a nice outside area but it is fairly
packed - you can make a reservation in advance but they save a lot of tables
for walk ins. Good friendly service.
Each time I go, these guys just hit the ball out of the park.
Dishoom is a modern take on an old Bombay institution, know as an Irani café. Their website has some good background on these increasingly rare institutions. The end result is an all-day Indian brassiere experience, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with an all-day café menu, spanning a wide range of Indian cuisine. The style and decor is very much in keeping with the Bombay theme, featuring ceiling and table fans, low lighting, and a multitude of vintage Indian memorabilia and posters adorning the walls.
I’ve previously been to Dishoom in Covent Garden and this outpost has the advantage of a large outdoor courtyard – all the better for a sunny brunch. The papers are available if you like your brunch with a side order of keeping up with world news (I don’t. I prefer to indulge in a good gossip.) The menu has a distinctly Indian twist to it – but covers all the usual basics of Bacon, Eggs and more healthier Oaty options.
3 of us went along to Dishoom last night for the soft opening of the new branch of Dishoom in Shoreditch. First impressions were great, the courtyard was quirky and welcoming, the inside was quite spacious and casual with great authentic Bombay style.
“We are not an Indian restaurant, we are a Bombay cafe” - the staff at Dishoom’s new Shoreditch restaurant proudly announced. The precise meaning was perhaps demonstrated by the deliberate attempt to stay away from a curry focused menu (only two on the menu ).
‘A Bombay Café in London’ Dishoom offers a refreshingly different vibe for breakfast (or any meal for that matter). Who would have thought Cumbrian sausage, chilli tomato jam, cream cheese, coriander and naan bread are a marriage made in heaven?
The Food Connoisseur
+4.5
Foodies swear by this one dish, serving the signature almighty hot and tasty bacon nan at Dishoom, a tradition old Bombay cafe. I’ve already visited the Dishoom Covent Garden branch and headed up to the one in Shoreditch. Walking along Shoreditch High Street trying to get in through the locked doors, a small sign tells you the entrance is by the side road of Boundary Street. Dishoom Shoreditch is split into two buildings and the side I was sent to was smaller, intimate and casual. Setting up my mini office for the morning, the mission was try out this bacon nan.
I love brunch and breakfast and after noticing Dishoom had a breakfast menu it was a must to go and try it. Bombay café style breakfast in London, quite intriguing offer to have a chai in the second restaurant named after the sound of a hero’s punch impact
I must have looked like an idiot as I walked through Dishoom's second branch at Shoreditch. Shuffling through the restaurant like a child in awe, I was immediate struck by how much effort was put in setting up the interior of Dishoom. It must have looked every inch like a Bombay cafe. Since I've not had the chance to visit India, I couldn't have known, could I? But at that point in time, while staring at the elaborate yet unassuming ornaments and props - photos, posters, mosaics and half tarnished mirrors, that was what I very much wanted to believe. Already the new Dishoom is very much in demand. The chilly winds rendered the large outdoor space almost unusable; the large booths within were reserved when we dropped by for brunch over the weekend. "Would you be here for
Two and a bit years ago, when the first Dishoom opened on St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden was a very different place. In the dark days before Hawksmoor 7 Dials, Opera Tavern and Polpo, long before the likes of Mishkin's and the Delaunay and 10 Cases landed, it was a miserable restaurant wasteland populated by naive tourists preyed upon by MSG-fueled all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets and grotty Italian trattoria. Actually, the £5 buffets and grotty Italians are still there, but at least now they have some decent competition, and pre-theatre dining is no longer simply a case of dashing to and from Soho before the house lights go down. Crucial to the rehabilitation of Convent Garden as an area of London to head to for dinner, rather than one to actively avoid, is the opening in summer 2010 (it's astonishing the relatively tiny timescales we're working at; such is the change of pace in the city) of Dishoom, a sort of Bombay-inspired all-day cafe serving lamb chops and dhal alongside certain
Everyone knows you can't go wrong with dishoom. The shore ditch branch is no exception. I love the chilli cheese toast, cheddar cheese naan, black dal and PAC bhaji here. They're my absolute favourite and full of flavours. Being an Indian, I know know when a place serves good Indian food, and dishoom does is right with its street food vibe. The bolly Bellini is one of my favourite drinks as well, and I'm sure it's a winner with girls. Must go for sure!
Andy Hayes Oregon Statetreasury
+4.5
Love this place! The quality and the quantity of food is consistently amazing, Lovely atmosphere which makes you feel relaxed. i just love to visit this place again.
Foodies swear by this one dish, serving the signature almighty hot and tasty bacon nan at Dishoom, a tradition old Bombay cafe. I’ve already visited the Dishoom Covent Garden branch and headed up to the one in Shoreditch.
Dishoom Shoreditch is split into two buildings and the side I was sent to was smaller, intimate and casual. Setting up my mini office for the morning, the mission was try out this bacon nan. Each one of these are freshly baked, made by hand and crammed with cream cheese, with a serious kick of chilli jam and herbs, opting for some extras I added eggs to my order. Since the bacon and egg nan was overstuffed the only way to demolish this was to use the knife and fork, with the filling.
Bubbly hot oven baked bread and fresh herbs is the first things you smell, meat had great flavour and texture it was heavenly, the generous amount of 2 fried eggs and ginger pig bacon was worth the £6.50 price tag. Along with steamy hot spicy chai that can be topped up as much as you want.
Love this place! The quality of food is consistently amazing! Fresh ingredients and bold spices. The steamed rice could be better and the Mahi Tikka was average. However the Murgh Malai never fails to impress! Lovely atmosphere, make sure to try and get a seat in the veranda area. Will definitely be a regular here :)
What an awesome breakfast at this eclectic Parsi cafe. Delicious food, piping hot and spicy masala chai and the little touches like kimball ketchup made it even better
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On Monday it was my Birthday (Happy Birthday me!). So I headed to Dishoom in Shoreditch for dinner with a couple of friends. I have heard so many great things about Dishoom, and after seeing the new site open in Kings Cross I put it to the top of my list. Dishoom is an all-day Indian street menu in a Bombay-style cafe with cool vintage décor, marble tables and a veranda.
I wanted somewhere informal that still had a bit of a buzz on a Monday night, and I walked into such a vibrant place! It was packed at 6:30pm, on a Monday. The laid back cafe style was perfect and after a cocktail in the bar we were seated in a lovely booth.
We asked the rather dashing waiter for recommendations - I always do this in a new place. He went straight for the Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries and Lamb Boti Kabab. So all of these were instantly ordered. A friend had heard the Daal was good so we ordred that too. Then we went for the Dishoom Calamari, Murgh Marli and a Naan, Roti and rice to mop it all up with.
The Okra Fries were so good. Like courgette fries but whatever was in the batter, it was divine. They were quickly consumed (definitely ordering two portions next time!). The Calamari were nice and came with a sticky drizzle, but I always order calamari so would go for something different next time.
Then the sea of food arrived! Where. To. Start. On the saucy side we had my two favourite dishes of the night: Chicken Ruby and the Black House Daal. Oh maaa ghaaad. The Ruby had a lovely tanginess that just kept you wanting more, literally could drink the sauce. The Daal was so smoky and rich, it just had such a depth of flavour. Every time I took a mouthful of one I was like 'this one is totally my favourite' then I'd go back to the other and say the same. Delicious, both of them! You must order these.
The Lamb Boti Kebab was full of flavour and the table loved it. But the Murgh Marli (Chicken thigh meat steeped overnight in garlic, ginger, coriander stems and a little cream) was the non-saucy winner for me. So moist - no dry chicken in sight.
When I was little and my parents office was central, most evenings they worked late so that meant eating out about 5 nights a week and probably two of those was the curry house nearby. One of my earliest memories is having a scoop of pistachio kulfi with cream and being mesmerised by the fact it had gone hard on the kulfi! I haven't had it for years and I was so happy to see it on the menu. My brother and I went straight for that and it was as good as we remembered.
The food here is fantastic - everything cooked to perfection. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The place itself just makes you want to sit back and relax. I had a great evening and clearly fell in love with the place. Slap on the wrist for not trying it sooner. I can't wait to go back for breakfast and try their epic bacon naan roll I've heard so much about.
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A few years ago if diners wanted some authentic Indian house chai coupled with Pau Bhaji reminiscent of Chowpatty Beach then there was only one place to go: Dishoom in Covent Garden.
However, after years of braving the tourists dwelling by Leicester Square Station and waiting in line for a table inside what had become a coveted dining location, Dishoom multiplied, not once but twice over opening restaurants in Shoreditch and then King’s Cross. Yet significantly Dishoom didn’t duplicate in a chain restaurant fashion, instead they grew with style and added a distinctive edge to each of their locations.
The second branch of Dishoom opened in Shoreditch back in October 2012. This restaurant is also immersed in Bombay Art Deco styling full of opulent details such as worn antique furniture, retro adverts and hilarious but beautifully scrawled signs in Hindi.
However the main attraction at Dishoom Shoreditch is Verandah. This indoor/outdoor, year-round space has an eclectic design to it and is filled with comfortable furnishings. The additions of lamps and bookcases add an adorable homely feel to the restaurant, making this Verandah my favourite space out of all three of the Dishoom restaurants. It also has a retractable roof which protects from London monsoons but can also provide the perfect idyllic setting for al fresco breakfast or for sipping cocktails on a balmy summer evening.
I decided go at a different time of the day and try the breakfast menu at Dishoom Shoreditch, afterall it has been listed in Timeout’s ‘Best Breakfasts’ in 2012 and 2013.
One of the highlights of this meal was the bottomless house chai of which the waiters kept us well supplied. I tried the Malabar coffee caffelatte which was a perfect pick me up for the morning.
To eat we ordered akuri spicy scrambled eggs, a spicy Irani café staple served piled up alongside plump pau buns and served with grilled tomato. We also tried the Bombay omelette the ingredients of which included chopped tomato, onion, coriander and green chilli and was served with grilled tomato and fire toast. Both of these dishes were quite hot and spicy and worked a treat in waking up the taste buds on an icy cold morning.
Breakfast dishes are also competitively priced at between £4 to £7 for healthy portions. The bottomless house chai is £2.50 with Malabar coffee and a variety of teas all costing just under £3. This means Dishoom is ideal for a cheap cosy catch up over warming tea or for a full meal with many sharing plates, as either will put you out of pocket.
Overall:
Dishoom is one of my favourite restaurants in London and I’m sure many Londoners would agree.
The King’s Cross branch has a darker, edgier feel to it compared to the bright and cosy Shoreditch restaurant. The service at both is friendly and alert leaving very little to choose between the two as the menus are mirrored across both branches.
Personally, my favourite branch is Shoreditch, mainly for the Verandah; I plan on spending a large of portion of my time this year in this lovely space, either sipping house chai in the bright spring mornings or stocking up on my favourite Indian street food dishes on a long summer evenings.
I would always recommend Dishoom for its décor, food and price and so I have to give both these restaurants top marks.
Dishoom Shoreditch is a great place to take friends, and I recommend the Ruby Curry and the Garlic Chicken, I love the bombay cafe style atmosphere, and its always busy which shows what a great place it is!
Dinaben Babubhai Makwana
+4
I can only imagine what a pain it must be for most people who'd never want to wait on a queue as long! However, it is totally worth it. Ask them if their bar has some space & chill there till a table is allocated. Sans the delicious food, don't forget to order a glass of cutting chai. It is an absolute bliss!
Absolutely love the Indian inspired cocktails, I think they're a perfect way of mixing the East and West.
Try:
- chaijito
-limca collins
-pan sour
The food was really good too! Not too spicy which works perfectly with my tastebuds! I enjoyed the masala prawns! Especially with some freshly squeezed lime on top! The lamb samosas were good too!
Music was old Bollywood jazz! Really cool and defiantly set the ambiance. Indian food here is just how I like it! Check this place out!
A lovely cosy place. Perfect for a lazy brunch. Don't forget to try chai. Its as close as possible to the authentic chai in india.
The atmosphere is immensely nice, try sitting in the verandah.
Cheers
Love, love, love this über trendy, enormous restaurant! I don't know of any other Indian restaurants that do a brunch and so the menu for this place has really stuck in my mind as something truly unique.
I actually went on a very busy Sunday lunchtime as one of a group of eight and considering we weren't the easiest of customers (the eighteen month old member of our party was climbing on the table at one point) the staff were very attentive and helpful. They did get some of our order wrong, but we ended up with more food than we ordered and weren't charged for it. We tried loads of the menu but highlights for me were the house black dahl and the cinnamon ice cream.
The prices are pretty excellent too and I would highly recommend it for large parties.
This place is just amazing with the best of everything. They offer excellent food with an equally enjoyable sitting area as well. They have bacon naan in breakfast, Keema Frankie in Lunch and Lam raan in dinner. The cocktails are out of the world and the covered outdoor space makes the experience all the more wonderful
Even though this place is pretty famous already, I would still like to put in my views. I had been here for a brunch and was quite impressed as the brunch is as good as the dinner here. I loved the bacon naan roll and the granola. The food was excellent and as was the service. We are seated outside and the ambience and experience was beautiful. I would love to come to this place as often as I can.
This place has a very unique spread for morning meals, and that is a welcome change from the usual routine. I especially prefer a combination of sausage, cheese with an Indian fresh-bread for my morning meals. It gives a welcome start to my day, and I frequent this place regularly as a result.
This place is themes as Bombay in 1960s . This place is very buzzy and the atmosphere here is very lively ( I guess that is what like being in India)
The food on the other hand is good , there are some great dishes too and the waiters which are going to be there will help you out choose the perfect meal for you.
When it comes to an authentic and most flavor oriented place which cooks indian cuisine with such precision, this is the place i can think of. The spices blended in each of the dish here uplifts the whole dish to a new level. We had, bacon naan and masala chai for breakfast. Roomali Roti, Mattar Paneer and Fish Curry for dinner. And beer to which they add on some spices! It is one place you CANNOT MISS !!
I have been to India quite a few times, so I will be very critical of this place and my experience here. Though a bit raw, the interiors of this place and the outer area are lovely. Ordered the mango lassi here, I did enjoy it a lot. It was lip smackingly good! I recommend the pav bhaji as a starter however do not fill your tummy with it. The menu balances out modernism with the right mix of traditionalism and that's what makes this place a winner.
I had a wonderful experience here. The starters and the main course were absolutely amazing. I really liked the Malabar coffee and one should definitely try it, if they plan to visit this place. The main course was extremely amazing. I ordered Bhel, Chicken and pomegranate salad and Chicken Ruby. The chicken was so fresh and juicy. I had a very good time here and do try the Black Daal as well. The interiors have a very intricate and beautiful design.
This place is rather busy and one can be sure of waiting if they come at peak hours.
This place serves some good drinks which are rather fresh. The black dal was my personal favorite and it came served as a huge portion. The chicken dish had some good flavors to it and had a good mix of spices!
If you are looking to have an Indian meal, then I would highly recommend this restaurant. I recently went there during lunchtime and the meal was a very filling one. However, I would like to suggest to the authorities that the place should be more cleaner compared to what it was when I last went there. The service was also a bit lacking. Nevertheless, a nice place for lunch.
I had some good Indian dishes here like mattar paneer , veg biryani. Those dishes were full of flavors. The staff was very good and helpful too , they told us about the dishes , explained every question that we had.
The ambiance was pretty nice too , I would love to go here again.
On the exterior this place does not look the most appealing. However, on the interior, the decor is simply stunning. The atmosphere is great too, making it so lively. The food for me was cooked just to perfection. The flavors were great and in all, it was good value for money.
I cannot wait to make another trip here!
The food here is outstanding, and is great value for money. We reached this place a bit early than the regular dinner time and therefore walked straight inside and did not have to wait to be seated. The service at this place is a bit rushed. We left the restaurant after an hour and there was a long queue of people waiting to be seated. It's a great restaurant and will definitely go back.
This place provides finger licking Indian food in a very trendy and modern atmosphere. The Lamb Raan is something you must try for either sharing or having burger style for one person. It is an absolute delight to the tongue! Make sure you order some small plates along with roomali rotis if in a group. Only complaint with this place is that I'd like bigger cups for tea.
If you ever go to London, this place should definitely be on your bucket list no matter what! My friend had tried the pulled lamb with ruby curry, and he found it to be lip smacking. The burst of flavours and the balance of spices was something which would pull anyone for a 'second' time.
Due to their no-booking policy, I arrived early with my spouse. We had to wait for only about fifteen minutes at the bar with delicious cocktails, and we were seated. Even the food was served very promptly, and it tasted delicious. We had a lot of food, and many drinks and the bill was still very reasonable. We had a great night thanks to the great food and ambiance of this place.
The highlight of this place was the brilliant customer service. Being unsure of getting a seat thanks to the hustle and bustle, we were taken by surprise as the staff was very accommodating. The fact that the service was so apologetic about the loud music and the uncomfortable seats we had got, was something that made the experience much more joyous and satisfying.
Came to visit this restaurant to have its most amazing and mouth watering BLACK DAAL, cannot stop craving it and promoting about it again and again! The service is amicable and attentive.On the upsides, great ambiance, pretty interiors, and a lovely place to be at! There are online bookings as well!
This place was out of the world! The ambiance was very relaxing and comfotable. The food options available on the menu was praiseworthy! We ordered some delectable dishes. The cocktails did not disappoint either and had a great mix. The staff was very helpful and efficient. The wines on display were of great quality.
I will definitely go back here!
I was on the lookout for a great breakfast place and had a memorable time here! The staff was so sweet and cheerful. They helped us choose. The menu selection was inventive and interesting. A must visit for the the chirpy and refreshing ambiance. It is easy on the pocket as well.
In my opinion the food here was out of the world! I haven't had anything so authentic and delicious in a while. The food was warm and really soft, when it came to our table. It was relatively empty as we arrived a little after lunch hours and as such had some great and attentive service.
This retro feeling, Indian restaurant is a good bet for those who want a luxurious ambience and good food.
This funky looking place is good for a large party as the service is efficient and always on its toes.
If you are craving for some Indian food which is served in a purely Indian setting, this is the place to be!
To begin with , visiting this place on a weekend i had second thoughts as this place has a reputation of long waiting lines! To my luck we only had to wait 5 mins and were given a bar seating! The place has an upbeat, vibrant atmosphere and DELICIOUS food ! What more could in ask for! The staff was welcoming and amicable! will definitely go back!
I went for breakfast and was expecting something really nice. I must say that I was never disappointed both in terms of the food as well as the service. I ordered bacon naan, orange juice and tea all of which I found really good. The service was up to the mark and the staff was also quite friendly. I recommend you all to visit this place sometime.
I have never been to a place like this before , even after being late for around 20 minutes , our table was ready and they did not say anything to us regarding that.
They have a great menu either it is for food or cocktails .
Their service was very good and food was pretty tasty too.
I will be going here again.
I stopped at this place and ordered the slow cooked lamb and believe me people, it was one of the finest dishes that I ever had at any restaurant in the whole country. The cocktails were amazing and I would be definitely be going back as I had such a great time. The staff was really attentive and we had all the time in the world to enjoy our meal.
I must begin by complimenting the good service here. It is very quick and efficient. The waitress attending to us was wonderful. We had last minute guests joining us for the night and she did not once object to seating them, specially as they were busy for a Saturday night. She recommended some dishes to us and I must add, they were bang on. As the portions are so big and filling, we didn't sample any desserts.
I will definitely go back!
The food here in my opinion is the best around this city! The food is of great quality and quantity. The taste is excellent and does not disappoint. The interiors of the restaurant are beautiful and capture your attention. The food was very reasonably priced. The staff too is rather welcoming and friendly. I recommend the black dal!
The atmosphere of this place, is excellent and very distinct. The space of this place, is done up in a rather unique manner. The food here was delicious to say the least. The service was good too and complimented the food well. A personal recommendation would be the keema frankie and the garlic naan. I will definitely pay this place another visit.
This place is a must go when you are in London. They have a great staff which will help you with the menu and are so polite all the time.
The ambiance itself was very good .
I had Black dal and Lamb Raan and that was the best dish that i had in quite a while.
I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
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You know what they say about breakfast - it's the most important meal of the day and powers you through the day ahead. So to have a meal of such significance requires a destination which is up to the task and anything less than special is unacceptable. Enter Dishoom which is throwing its name into the hat with its menu of Indian inspired dishes and boy does it deliver.
I write this review having had breakfast at Dishoom a couple of times and my love of it is well documented (see my older blog posts on Wordpress here: http://wetrykai.wordpress.com/). You'd think after a a few visits, the romance would have wained a little but no, quite the opposite as each visit I am reminded of how underrated it really is.
On this occasion, I dined out east at the Shoreditch location, which is conveniently 5 mins walk from the Shoreditch High Street overground or 10 mins from Liverpool Street, sitting in the covered outdoor area on a sunny morning.
Agonising over the menu, I finally settled on the Akuri (spiced Indian scrambled eggs), the Bun Maska (butter sandwich with sweet chai tea) and the one and only bacon naan. The Akuri and Bun Maska are both fine in their own right but it is truly the bacon naan which is the showstopper.
The thing I would do for this chargrilled back bacon wrapped in freshly baked naan and served with a delightful combination of cream cheese and the most amazing tomato chilli jam are unspeakable but thankfully, all that's required is payment of £3.70. £3.70?!? Yes that's correct - don't worry I rubbed my eyes the first time too. It's a price tag that doesn't do the dish justice but that is just fine to me. I'll just order a few more...
Bacon sarnies are so out. BACON NAANS ALL THE WAY!
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Having visited the Covent Garden branch, I was surprised at the size of this restaurant. I visited on a saturday night, and the restaurant was absoloutely packed! Being a last minute plan, we had to wait over an hour for a table.
The bar area is rather small, and not very comfortable when waiting for a table. Luckily, we were able to find a small table and had a few drinks while we waited.
The food here is very good, and quite authentic. The Daal Makhani is brilliant, as is the fried okra sticks. I don't consider myself a big dessert fan, however the pistachio kulfi is spectacular, and we ordered more portions as it was that good, and actually reminded me of kulfi in India!
The restaurant is very busy, and unlike any other Indian restaurant, has an informal yet buzzing and vibrant atmosphere. It is easy to spend a long time here and have a great night. The decor is very authentic, and reminds you of a Bombay cafe, creating a casual dining experience.
Dishoom in Shoreditch is one of my favourite restaurants in the area, and I will be sure to return very soon!
This place is extremely popular. I shall say that the first thing worth mentioning is the service, which is very friendly as the waitress spent at least 15 minutes talking to us about the menu and advised on the drinks from their big selection. I had their "Dishroom Chicken Tikka" that was nicely flavoured as well as the "Vegetable Biryani", which i really liked. I thought that the food was very delicious and my time spent there was very enjoyable, so If you are ever in the mood for Indian food and fancy a bit of spice I would recommend you this restaurant.
Inspired by the Bombay Cafes that originated early last century, this is a great place to sit with a group of friends, share food, have a drink and relax.
As soon as you step into this place, you can tell just by the smell the food is going to be good. From Lamb Samosas to Gunpowder potatoes, each plate is packed with flavour, bringing the delights of Bombay to your pallet. Drink recommendation…. Be sure to try a chilli Martini.
Service was good, recommendations they suggested were bang on, and food arrived promptly.
Brings India to London, that is enough to say for this place. I am not sure if that matters but the toilets have some ancient Indian balm and tooth powders which makes it more authentic.
Just loved it. Rude customer service so would take 1.0 score away but rest was nice
Awesome environment including a menu with a twist. The quality of food and ambience was great.
Would like to go back again on another london visit.
We ordered Kejriwal, Bombay omlette, the big Bombay and an egg naan roll for breakfast on a Saturday morning... It was delicious! Our waiter was also extremely friendly so both the service and the food was superb. I can't wait to go here again!
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I'm not really into Indian food, but my dinner at Dishoom was a pleasant surprise that changed my view on it. Rather than a bowl of 'some sort of meat covered in a congealed, thick sauce', I was met with delicate portions of flavoursome, succulent meat, seafood and vegetables. Dishes are small and for sharing, and everything is vivid, intense and interesting. For example, the chicken korma doesn't come swimming in the expected orange glaze, but is juicy and bursting with true, Indian seasoning. The décor of the restaurant is charming; in the summer heat, all windows are fully opened and let in the evening light. There are seats outside for those who come early enough to beat the non-reservation system, and an extra seating floor downstairs for the late arrivers. There is a bar where one can wait for a table over delicious cocktails (I might be very girly in most senses, but here I was met with one of the best Old Fashioned cocktails I've tasted!). The ambience is gentle and calm, with low lighting and subtle background music.Rather than a hefty chocolate pud, we polished off our dinner with a chai tea; sweet, milky and hot, enough to send me off to sleep after a long first day back at work. Absolutely delicious and wonderfully fragrant; Starbucks are setting a bad name for such a delicate, delicious digestif!With fishes ideal for sharing, a cosy atmosphere and alcohol in the most impressive of forms, this is an ideal date spot.
I didn't expect Dishoom's Shoreditch outlet to be vastly different from the Covent Garden one, the outlet I usually frequented. While the food remains spot on, Shoreditch's Dishoom impressed me with its large, open dining space (no waiting times!), its friendlier staff and its quirkier decor. It helps that Shoreditch is a fun area to walk through as well. If I had to return to Dishoom henceforth, I'll head down to this outlet instead.
Food reccomendations - pretty much everything, though the drinks and desserts can be done without.
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An awesome and unique place in London especially for people who have been to Irani Cafes in India (specially the Mumbaikars) before. Same ambience, same feel, almost the same menu in English style of course. You ll find such a variety of foods to choose from; Right from Kheema Pau to Vada Pau and the morning chai with bun maskas!Authentic food, though the taste might differ for those who are used to Indian tastes. I think the tastes are modified keeping English people in mind (what they consider as spicy food is actually moderate to low spicy according to Indian spicy definitions). Nevertheless, it is not bad and is certainly a place where you ought to revisit. Of course, do keep in mind that the place is overly crowded and waiting times can vary from one to two hours sometimes. But, again you are not kept waiting in the line and you can be served small dishes and drinks once you are taken inside the lobby. Overall, a super exciting place worth visiting with friends and you surely are in for a treat.
A little bit pricey but genuine Indian food, not like the usual curry house - a great selection on the menu for vegetarians too.
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It was noon on a Sunday. I was in bed after a long night of drinking wine and serially murdering classic rock songs at a friend's house when my friend awoke me from my slumber. It was time for yet another mission to avoid cooking and washing up for the day. Today's venue: Dishoom. That's all he said, as if the very mention of the name would take me to the famous hipster's Indian, when in reality it made me think of a new dish-shaped Pokémon (I'm sure it exists in the new generation).
What made me accept said mission, apart from my gluttonous appetite and persistent desire to not do anything for myself? It was in Shoreditch - the quirky capital of London full of cool young people and women who were attractive in a certain "je ne sais quoi" way - my type! (Well that and foreign. If you are quirky, foreign and an actual woman then hit me up! Let's make Zomato a dating site - I could imagine that'll either make the staff livid or grateful, depending on how many more weirdos meet here).
Apparently Dishoom was originally in Covent Garden and opened a new restaurant in Shoreditch more recently. As soon as I got there it was easy to see why. The Shoreditch vibe suits them like a mental asylum suits the cast of TOWIE. Despite claiming to be an Indian restaurant, it was shamelessly inauthentic, again like TOWIE, with not a single Indian in sight, customer nor staff member and no Indian music or pictures or... anything! Usually that would have vexed me, as my experience of Chinese restaurants has told me you should only eat where the Chinese do, but I was calmer today. Maybe it was the lively young atmosphere, maybe it was the nicely decorated interior, or maybe it was the callipygian waitresses... for some reason I was reassured that this food would actually be good.
And for once in my life, my perverted penchant for a pert posterior paid off. During the 20 minute wait for a table - long enough to make you think "this place is in demand! A table here must be quite enviable" but not long enough to piss you off à la Meat Liquor - I lost my chai latte virginity. Forget the vindaloo, NOW I am a man! It was tasty, but then I tried my friend's bog-standard latte and realised that this place does damn good latte, and rued my decision to lose my aforementioned virginity here the same way my friend Tim regretted losing his virginity on a lad's holiday in Thailand.
So, the food (that's why you're here isn't it) - it was damn tasty! I should probably discuss that right - it was a strange mix of dishes that I wasn't aware could be on an Indian menu. Okay there was the keema pau, which turned out to be like a slightly spicy love child of a curry and hummus that went beautifully with the accompanying bun and basmati rice - that was quite authentic. The calamari was well seasoned and so were the masala prawns. I'm not really a big fan of seafood but I really enjoyed both these dishes. As I enjoyed the garlic naan I imagined an Indian Peter Kay having a rant and maybe that added to the pleasure. The Roti (kind of like a pitta) was perfect for dipping in the Pau, but the best part of the whole meal was the Murgh Malai, which is the Hindi for "f***king orgasmic chicken". It was quite possibly the best chicken I've ever had and definitely in my top 5. It was as tender as it was tasty - cooked overnight in coriander, ginger, garlic and a bit of cream. Next time I come here I'm getting my own portion to myself. It was just too good!
To put the icing on the cake - when I went downstairs to use the facilities, I saw the kitchen, which was full of Indians! This place was the real deal after all: they just hid the male chefs down here like house elves in Hogwarts while the good looking ladies upstairs brought in the punters. Brilliant!
Pros: great atmosphere, great food, good value (it only cost about £12!), eye candy, gorgeous coffee
Cons: I.... I can't.... I actually can't think of anything!
Would I recommend?: Definitely. I'm going back next week - hopefully with a foreign quirky woman date. I'm not sharing the Murgh Malai though...
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This is one of my favourite restaurants in London.
Tucked away in a Shoreditch side street, this classy bistro offers exotic tapas-like dishes rooted in Indian and Middle-Eastern flavours.
The atmosphere is lovely- spacious and lively with one area sectioned into a cosy conservatory in which you can recline into comfy couches over one of the many board games on offer, sipping on a cup of their delicious lattes (even though it isn't a coffee shop, they do one of the best lattes I've tasted in London).
On this particular occasion, my companions and I selected an array of small dishes to share. Not a single dish failed to impress me. I particularly enjoyed the 'pau'- a generous bowl of spiced spread/dip accompanied by lightly toasted bread (we ordered both versions: the keema pau which is lamb based, and the pau bhaji which is vegetarian). The Murgh Malai and Masala Prawns were also a highlight. To be honest, everything was a highlight.
For a relatively gentle 12 pounds each, all four of us were very happily fed. A great restaurant. Full marks.
Food is brilliant and the ambience can't be better !! Must try is the gosht with pao !! Priced well and the service is just impeccable .. Wait for a table bcoz it's never easy to get a spot :)
We Love Food, It's All We Eat
+4.5
To be honest, when I heard Dishoom were opening a new restaurant in Shoreditch I wasn’t as excited as I hoped to be. Basically Shoreditch is not my kind of place, a bit too young, noisy and trendy for me. I was hoping they’d open somewhere else, Spitalfields or Smithfield perhaps, anywhere else that begins with an S.
However from the moment we walked through those huge gates on Boundary Street and up through the outside terrace we were smitten. This isn’t the Shoreditch that makes me want to flee to the comfort and sanctuary of my own home, this is actually quite calm, buzzy but not too much. Plus this is Dishoom, the place where we can always be guaranteed a good meal. One of the only places that we have both adored every single morsel of food that has gone into our mouths.
For We Love Food's full review and more pictures go to... http://welovefood-itsallweeat.com/2012/10/28/dishoom-shoreditch-7-boundary-street-london-e2-7je/
amazing food, service a bit defficient but the place is packed so is understandable, the atmosphere is great and deco is very cool, cocktails are good too and they have an amazing chai tea.
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/dishu:m/ n.
1. The old Bollywood sound effect produced when a hero lands a good punch, or when a bullet flies through the air
2. Similar to popular slang usage of the expression “Mojo”; e.g. “He’s got that Dishoom”
Have tried a couple of times to walk in here without a reservation but I’m not so into a 1 hour wait at the door. This time we reserved beforehand in a group of 8 people. Was surprised how easy it was to reserve on short notice for a reasonable time Friday night but I believe it’s because they only take reservations for large groups. The food is Bombay Café style. I’ve heard breakfast is good so have a mental note to come back earlier in the day.
As for our dinner, this is food for sharing so make sure you appoint one person to order for the whole table – my favourite job! We ordered some small plates whilst waiting for the rest of our group to show up, this consisted of a couple of Frankies (roti rolls – one with a keema filling and another with red kidney beans), Far Far, Samosas, Chilli Cheese Toast (surprisingly good), Pau Bhaji and Calamari. All of which were full of flavour and extremely moreish. So good in fact that I was tempted to order the same again but thankfully didn’t as the mains were excellent. The Shoreditch special is Lamb Raan (a leg of lamb marinated overnight) which went down a treat and glad I ordered 2 for the table. Other favourites were the Chicken Ruby and Masala Prawns.
The ambiance is lively, highly recommend the place if looking for good food for a group in Shoreditch. Miso Dishoom-wallah!
This review is for the yummy breakfast that they serve. Brilliant creativity and you have the best fusion food.
Bacon Naan role and Sausage Naan role. Meatiness of the pork, with the cream dressing and the sweet relish in a naan and that's how you make magic. The Chai was also perfect. Love the ambience, like an irani restaurant in Mumbai. The family photos and posters are a treat for the eyes.
My rating on a scale of 1 to 10
Ambience- 9
Food - 8
Service -8
Value - 8
Overall -8
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A Sunday shopping spree in Spitalfields market requires sustenance and where better to begin the day than brunching at one of my favourite spots. I've previously been to Dishoom in Covent Garden and this outpost has the advantage of a large outdoor courtyard - all the better for a sunny brunch.
The papers are available if you like your brunch with a side order of keeping up with world news (I don't. I prefer to indulge in a good gossip.) The menu has a distinctly Indian twist to it - but covers all the usual basics of Bacon, Eggs and more healthier Oaty options.
Chais were the highlight of the drinks menu, although there was also a nod to coffee and Bloody/Virgin Mary's. We opted to kick off with the Chocolate Chai - the flavour is full of warmth & spice and while I'm not sure I could detect any chocolate, it packs a punch!
Husband was less impressed with his Virgin Mary, deeming it to be too spicy, but in this case, we must agree to disagree as I loved it! Their Bloody version includes not Vodka as is traditional, but Tequila!
Now for the main event - Bombay Omelette, Egg Naan and a couple of Bacon Naans.
The Bombay Omelette could have been home-assembled very easily - tasty but nothing special. The fire bread (Bread toasted on an open flame) could have used a bit more fire to make it more like toast rather than bread.
The naans were a great blend of east meets west and the cynic in me says this is certainly something that can also be replicated by paying a visit to your local Sainsbury's.
The naans are layered with cream cheese and hint of heat through some chilli jam. They muddled up our bacon naan's offering the cream cheesed version to the lactose intolerant, which we only discovered late in the piece.
My preference was for the bacon one - the egg one alone had a certain savoury bite missing to it - and the ideal of a Bacon & Egg one was missing from the menu, which would have ticked all boxes should it make their list.
I'll be back, the chai alone would sell it to me and despite an overwhelming sense that I could probably make the breakfasts myself, laziness will prevail and the thought of a sunny courtyard and pre-market breakfast will do the trick almost every time.
Unfortunately the food consistency on the table was extremely varied on this particular visit, but I'll put this down to maybe a bad day. The menu is interesting and extremely reasonable - very interesting and tasty eating at affordable pricing. The ruby curry was delicious - the kebab was dry and boring, not at all what was expected. I will go back and give it another go.
I visited Dishoom with friends on a Thursday evening and there was a lively atmosphere in the restaurant, busy yet the service was still efficient. The food was excellent, authentic indian cuisine with lots of new things to try such as cocktails and speciality drinks. Portion sizes were adequate and the food was well presented. We had an enjoyable evening and would recommend a visit.
One simple rule for going to this place, especially on a Friday or Saturday night - do not go without a booking. Everything is still not lost, they have a pretty decent bar where you sip couple of cocktails while you wait for a table. Although you may not be in a position to enjoy those drinks if your hungry and have to wait for an hour, which was how this played out for us.
The food is pretty good, though definitely overpriced. Also the menu is really limited, especially when it comes to main course. Definitely see this as one of the popular places in East London in days ahead.
Excellent indian Food esp. the street food. Loved Pav Bhaji and Chole Frankie. They could improve a bit on vada pav though. Ambiance is very nice and reasonable price for a meal. Would visit again. Good deal for lunch from work. Service a bit slow took time to get our food whereas it wasnt too much rush
Dishoom is one of my favourite restaurent in central london. No doubt food is really good but i am impressed with the whole idea / interior of this place, if you are an indian you will love it.
funky quotes and old photos everywhere, its awesome.
well its a bit expensive for the quantity compare to other indian restaurent but its ok with me as long as i am eating good food.
I would say try Daal and Vada Paao of Dishoom, its awesome
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Patience is a virtue seldom possessed but often tested! Dinner at Dishoom surely tests it to the limit. However, what materialised after the wait is often so delicious that you would tend to forgive them for the tyranny.
We went there in a largish group on a Friday evening without a reservation at about 8. We were told that the wait would be about 1-1.5 hours. We decided to give it a shot and tried the very unique cocktail and drink concoction that the bar had to offer. I am sure you would not have come across the drinks at any other Indian restaurant. The non-alcoholic section is definitely worth a try, we would recommend the Virgin Bombay Colada or the one with watermelon. The alcoholic cocktails are good but have steep price tags.
The decor is very distinct, a nice mix of a typical Shoreditch pub and an Indian cafe. I am truly amazed at how this place has come up after overground station opened. It used to be a dingy underbelly of the city where I would have walked with a firm grip on my belongings for fear of mugging but now its is become trendy. That said, I still thought twice before taking my iPhone out to check the location!
The food is strangely skewed towards starters and there are hardly many main course choices. We tried all the meat starters (tikka and the kebabs) and they were incredibly delicious, the meat just melted in the mouth. For main course, there is not much variety. We asked the waiter about the Raan (about £22) and how big portion it would be. He kept on saying that it is one leg of a baby lamb and you can share among many. When it came, it turned out to be considerably small, maybe good for 2 to share. We still had some appetite left after the wrong advice, so we went for the dessert and they were seriously good. I would recommend pudding and chocolate mousse.
On the whole, this place is definitely worth a visit. Try reserving a table before you go.
The two-floored restaurant is colossal and make you feel impressed as soon as you pass the entrance. Booth seating runs all the way alongside one wall with windows out on to Shoreditch high street, there are more tables down by the bar as well as a large outdoor area. The fun interiors - mahogany wood lattice dividers, old Indian photos on the wall (the owners' real family pics), burning incense and retro lamps - all take their part in conjuring up a romantic, imaginary India. Last but not least, prices are incredibly inexpensive for this quality of food.
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Been here early on a Saturday night for a dinner with friends and loved the place. The venue is hip, retro and exotic at the same time, with exposed extractors, Hindi signs and old movie projectors. The place is quite large but still manages to feel intimate, and you'll see anything form couples on date to long tables of friends.
The food is a selection of fine Indian dishes, with both tandoori and curry dishes. We had the chicken kebab as a starter and it was just perfect, moist and juicy with a lemony hint. The main was a whole leg of lamb, marinated and roasted and then shredded, the meat very tasty and not too dry. But the real star of the menu is their signature black daal, so creamy and delicious that I could it only that every meal of the day! Absolute love.
The only downside of the evening was the incredibly slow service, I ordered a drink halfway through my meal and received it only once all the food was gone. But the food was so good that anything else is secondary.
An absolutely amazing breakfast experience. Didn't automatically think this would be a great breakfast but had the breakfast Omelette and was impressed. The service from the staff was brilliant. The atmosphere and smells of different spices was delightful. A really enjoyable experience and it was quite busy for a Sunday as well. Really enjoyed the experience and can't wait to go back to try a normal dinner or lunch here. Definitely worth it!
I went to Dishoom for my birthday meal and I have to say we were so well treated and cared for. Anu, who took care of us, was amazing. He took us through the menu, gave us great recommendations and the little treats I received at the end were really sweet. The food was incredibly delicious - everything! And I loved the unique cocktails. I’ll definitely be coming back Dishoom thank you for a great experience.
We LOVED Dishoom! They have a separate gluten free menu and were so great about talking through anything listed as “may contain gluten.” We felt very well taken care of and the food was delicious. It was our favorite place we ate in London!
Even though there was a long line when we arrived, the wait was surprisingly quick. Kudos to the attentive staff who even offered drinks while we were in line. I've ordered takeout from Dishoom multiple times, and they consistently deliver solid food and good service. The veranda caught my eye—it looks incredibly cozy, and I'd love to sit there next time. Highly recommend!
One of the best meals we have ever had. The food was well prepared and delicious. Our waiter (possibly Andy) was amazing and guided us through our meal with spot on recommendations, from cocktails through desert, a 5 star restaurant!!!!!!!!
One of the nicest breakfasts I have ever had! My wife and I shared three dishes, all of which were superb.
The staff were attentive, polite and knowledgeable. All-in-all, I cannot recommend highly enough.
Great food and service. A bit of a wait to get in, but that goes to show how good it is. Also, we got served some free drinks whilst waiting. Our table was very chilled, cosy and perfect for the occasion.
Worth every minutes we spent in the queue. The staff is incredible, I shared my intolerance to onion and literally the whole staff worked the menu and made annotation and arrangement for the whole time, I was so impressed. Then obviously the food is amazing, the service is fast and the place is beautiful. I'll definitely come over again
We had lunch at Dishoom, and had a great our experience! Our waiter, Alex, was really helpful with his recommandations and gave us a great service !
The food was not only delicious but also arrived promptly. The flavors and quality of the dishes were top-notch.
The restaurant itself has a lovely (and loud) atmosphere. We definitely recommend Dishoom to anyone looking for good indian experience.
The most incredible food and dining experience. There was a wait, but they served chai while waiting in the queue. Wonderful service all around. The most delicious and beautiful food I have ever had. Hands down the best experience.
busy, but very well-organized place with a unique ambiance. service was excellent and we loved the food. especially the paneer roll is a must-try: a real flavour explosion!
Worth the hype. The chicken ruby is absolutely delicious - some of the best indian food I’ve had. Chocolate pudding was nice. Service was great and so was the ambience! Be sure to reserve a table as Dishoom is a well-known restaurant in London - this branch in Shoreditch seems to be quieter though!
Absolutely lovely! The interior is super beautiful and relaxing, the wait was about an hour but was made easy by nice waiters passing out free sherry wine, chai, and lemonade. Super friendly staff, delicious drinks and food, and the chai is bottomless which is awesome <3 definitely recommend for anyone- families, dates, or singles everyone will enjoy!
This is honestly the best Indian food we have ever had outside of India. The black Dahl is insane. But more than anything, the waitress and service we had was absolutely incredible. I wish I got her name. She was from Sydney originally which is where we are from and she was an absolute delight. She was so attentive and generous. I’d go back just for her. You don’t get service like that anymore. We will be back on our next visit to London!
Food was good we have chicken briyani rice, daal and the ruby chicken. The food was
Flavorful with lots of Indian spices. Only downside is that seating was cramped as they put us on a small table in the basement. Too dark and tight to enjoy the meal place downstairs more like a bar than a proper restaurant. Request they put you on the ground floor if you were to dine in this outlet with proper tables.
Here for the second time and this is definitely a first class experience. The food was music to my soul. Very well seasoned and the portion sizes are solid!
I have shellfish allergies and there were so thorough in the questions asked to ensure no cross contamination occurs!
Heard a lot about this place being one of the best Indian spots in London and it didn't disappoint.
Just about everything we tried on the menu was tasty. The food wasn't cheap but also wasn't too expensive either. The flavors were very unique and the servers did a great job of explaining the dishes as well. Overall, the experience was quite memorable and I would love to revisit in the future to try other dishes on the menu. Their most popular dish on the menu is a lentil dish called the Black Daal - a super creamy, flavorful dish that really sets a new standard of what lentils can taste like.
The wait was about half an hour at 5:00 pm, and we just walked around the neighborhood exploring the shops before coming back to the restaurant when our table was up. The time passed by super quickly.
Food was delicious, tons of options for both veggie and meat eaters. The drink menu was great as well and included NA options, which were very welcome and are slept on by so many places. Our server was fantastic and super nice to the kids in our party. My only regret is we didn't get a spot in that fantastic courtyard/patio, but there's always next time!
Very good food. Excellent Biriyani chicken. Everyone very satisfied with food. Prepare for very long waiting for table. But possibly to order snacks while waiting in the bar. Worth the wait
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