Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully…read morepacked. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good.

Was recommended to come here by a lot of people!…read more Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too!

Dishoom literally never fails to disappoint. My first experience was at Convent Garden location and…read morethe Carnaby location was just as amazing! We managed to snag a reservation here before coming to London on a Saturday around 6:30 PM. We got there right on time and and our table was ready immediately. We had great booth in the back of the restaurant so it wasn't too loud. We all ordered some drinks when we sat down and opted for a Kingfisher to drink. For appetizers, we got some samosas and chili chicken which were delicious! They also gave us some of these rice crackers with different sauces which were delicious. For our entrees, we got some biryani, ruby chicken and rice, malai chicken, the gunpowder potatoes and 3 orders of naan! It was all delicious! The biryani with the yogurt sauce is my personal favorite but their garlic naan is great too. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake and I opted for the chai to end the meal which was delicious! This meal was stunning and you must stop by Dishoom while in London.

We were so full after touring Burrough market, that we almost cancelled our reservation here, and…read morethat would have been tragic. Dishoom was one of our favorite spots in London. Since we were full, we ordered small and it was the perfect amount for us: Vegetable Samosa - get it Garlic naan - get it, goes great with this entree Roti - not ideal for this entree, but maybe with something else, delicious, but too thin, not enough structure, thin tortilla like Basmati rice - get it for this entree Ruby chicken - get it bc it's so good! Our server also surprised us with chocolate lava cake and lightly spicy ice cream to wish us good luck on the marathon and it was so good!!! The perfect ending to an amazing meal. Do not miss out on Dishoom!

I managed to get a weekday lunch reservation for one at 2:30pm, and snagged a table by the window…read morewith a great view of the main dining room. For me, Gymkhana absolutely lived up to the hype. Although they offer a set lunch menu, I went à la carte to try exactly what I wanted: Chicken Butter Masala, an Indian Onion & Green Chilli Salad, and Garlic Naan (which I appreciated they offer in single pieces). For drinks, I started with their signature Masala Margarita, paired the meal with a Salty Masala Lassi, and finished with a Masala Chai. It was more food than I usually eat, but it was too good not to finish. Every dish was outstanding--bold, layered flavors with distinct character. It really highlighted how exceptional Indian cuisine can be. The drinks had creative twists and complemented the food beautifully. Service was warm, attentive, and efficient without ever feeling formal or rushed. I could tell the staff would gladly accommodate special requests if needed. It was all very deserving of its two Michelin stars. Total bill: GBP 94 including drinks, service, etc. One tip for first-time visitors: go easy on the rice and bread. The other dishes are far too good to fill up on carbs.

The most incredible meal €75 pp prixe fix lunch includes:…read morePappad and chutney tasting Aloo chaat Choice of appetizers: we went for chicken kebab an salmon cafreal - both of which were incredible Mains we did butter chicken which was truly once of the best I've ever had and keema pav - which could be skipped. Next time I would go for the prawn curry instead. Mains came with a side of daal and saag which were absolutely delicious! The taste of the tandoor comes through in every single bite. Overall, a 10/10 experience, and a must hit when in London. Incredible attentive service and absolutely gorgeous interiors

I've waited 3 years to get back to a Dishoom. I've dreamt about it. The smell, the flavors, the…read moreatmosphere! All of it. You won't be disappointed! I even took home the spices and chai as merchandise so I can try and recreate this at home with their cookbook. I love it so much! The black daal is amazing, the spicy chili chicken on the small plates menu was spicy and delicious and paired so well with the daal. The garlic naan was great and the chai is just the tops! Be prepared to wait in line to get in, but it's worth it.

3.7/5 -- i do eat indian food/ curry almost every day, so my palette is more refined :P no but fr i…read morethink dishoom is a great starter pack for someone who's never had indian cuisine, but my mum definitely makes better food/ even los angeles spots have more flavor. however, i love the interior design, bathrooms are old school, and waiters are charming

This is our second time at Dishoom, first time we went for breakfast and this time was dinner. Can…read morehands down say it was the most authentic food I've had since India. Food: extremely flavorful and delicious. The spice levels did not disappoint. I wish I could have tried everything on the menu. Cocktails: okay, would be more fun if they were more unique. Ambiance: this place was packed even when we had our reservation at 21:30. Would definitely recommend a reservation, not sure how long the wait would have been.

This is a chain but the provide good food and equally good service! Reservations are tough because…read morethey are always booked and busy! How ever if you are a smaller party and dont mind sitting in their bar area you can get a seat without a reservation. I ordered the chicken tikka with rice and some samosas as an appetizer. Now they weren't my favorite samosas I've ever had. But they were good and came with 3 different sauces. The chicken tikka awesome very flavorful and tasty! It also came out quickly! This place is a must visit if you are ever in the UK.

Not just "hyped", dishoom deserves the recognition!…read more SERVICE Amazing service, easy to make reservations online, and easy to check in and get seated once your entire party has arrived. INSIDE Spacious, clean, and plenty of seating both upstairs and down. MENU For larger parties, they recommend their prefix menu which includes a various sampling of lots of delicious items. FOOD 10/10 I haven't eaten Indian food much, but was thoroughly impressed. From my mango lassi which was perfectly sweetened and tart to buttered buns, fried okra, black Dahl, garlic naan, and lamb skewers, everything was delicious. I esp loved the lamb skewers! We ordered a side of garlic naan with cheese which is basically a quesadilla and it was super cheesy and delicious as well. OVERALL Would def recommend Dishoom when visiting London. It'll definitely be a hit in your books!

There isn't much I can add about Dishoom that hasn't already been said. As a huge fan of Indian…read morefood, I can honestly say I haven't had better. The food was exceptional -- aroma, flavors, spice levels, portions; everything was perfect. While visiting London, a local friend invited me to Dishoom, knowing how much I love Indian cuisine. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM, and the place was already packed. They don't take reservations for dinner unless you're a large group, but trust me, the wait is worth it. They have a fantastic bar where you can grab drinks while you wait for a table (they give you buzzers). I tried the Negroni and another tequila-based cocktail (sadly I can't remember the name), and both were phenomenal. Shared plates are definitely the way to go at Dishoom. We ordered the gunpowder potatoes (incredible), an appetizer with potatoes and pineapple (not my favorite; the pineapple threw me off), monkfish curry (amazing), and chicken curry. It was a lot of food for just two of us, but I couldn't stop eating. I seriously wanted to bottle up that sauce! The service was surprisingly impeccable, especially considering how busy they were. We ended up spending about £110 for an incredible dinner, and we nearly couldn't finish everything. Lastly, the ambiance! Inspired by Iranian cafes in India, the atmosphere at Dishoom is eclectic. I loved the dim lighting, unique decor, and the lively pace of the restaurant. Just go!

We popped in here on a rainy day, and after reading reviews about how spicy the food was, I asked…read morefor recommendations on what WASN'T spicy. She pointed to the toastie. I'm not really a sandwich girl but I gave it a go, and now, 3 weeks later, I can't stop thinking about it. I am sad nothing like it exists here where I live, and sadder that I am not a clever enough person to replicate it.

Located on the third (top) floor of the Kingly Court off Carnaby Street. This Indian restaurant is…read morea must visit. The Chili Cheese Toastie is served on perfectly grilled bread, with melted cheese, green chili chutney, chopped onions, and chili. Mild in heat and a delightful way to stay off your meal. The paneer korma had cubes of paneer cheese that was perfect in texture (had the bite and texture of firm tofu) and was bathing in a luscious coconut cream and tomato gravy. Ma's Chingri was most excellent! Perfectly grilled prawns in a wonderfully flavoured panchoran curry. Both mains were served with pulao rice. Light, fluffy, and a perfect base to sop up the yummy curries.

This is the best way to have delicious Indian food that is upscale in London …read more We asked for some recommendations but knew what we were tasting for . We had the tandoori artichoke heart , naan salad , butter chicken, curry scallop, tandoori sea bass . All amazing. The service as top notch . The ambiance here is so beautiful . Our desert was beautiful and tasty, little bit of everything

"I brought three friends with me who had never eaten there. It is one of the most beautiful…read morerestaurants in London, but the service was so helpful and impeccable and the food is exceptional. I only wish I had one near to my home in Los Angeles."

After going down a Reddit hole determined to find a less touristy Indian restaurant, I was so glad…read moreto have come across this place. The service was amazing. As soon as you walk in, they offer to hang your coat. The young lady who was our server for the evening gave us the best recommendations--I wish I knew her name. She was so patient with our many questions and didn't steer us wrong. My friends and I started with the wings as an appetizer. They had the perfect amount of grill flavor and were very saucy and well seasoned. There was no classy way to eat them--they were that good. For our entrées, we ordered the goat shoulder and the half rack of lamb chops. The half rack is more than enough for one person, especially with naan and rice. The reviewers were not lying when they said you must try the lamb chops. They came out sizzling, and we laughed because it took us back to dining at Chili's (iykyk). Perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The same goes for the goat shoulder. This was my first time trying it, and I was very impressed with how good it tasted. While I'm not usually a dessert person, you must try the carrot pastry. Think of it like a McDonald's apple pie (the old-school one), but with warm carrot filling on the inside and a sprinkle of pistachio on the outside--just 10x better. Everything here tasted spectacular, including the chili naan. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

This was the Indian place we chose in London and I'm so happy we did. Gorgeous decor, warm and…read morewelcoming service and exceptional food. The best part of our meal was making new friends with the two young gentlemen at the table next to us. My husband and I were twice their age but we all enjoyed lively conversation and watched the football game together on the television as we sat in the outside garden area. This restaurant was right near Watling street where we pub hopped in the shadow of St. Paul's cathedral. London is magical and Brigadier's is part of that magic.

Absolutely love the historic vibes this restaurant gives. The pictures on the wall and story in the…read moremenu of when the restaurant opened and how it has continued serving Londoners was so nice to see. I ordered the butter chicken with naan, a platter of tandoori chicken and poppadoms. The food was really good! The butter chicken was so creamy and the tandoori chicken was cooked so well. Ended the night with a mango lassi which was perfect. The service was quick and the waiters were helpful.

After a day at the British Museum, we went to Punjab Restaurant for dinner. Founded in 1946, it is…read morethe oldest North Indian Punjabi restaurant in the UK. I love Indian food, and Metro Vancouver has a huge Indian population, so Indian food is comfort food. The restaurant's wall was decorated with various historical photographs, and right above our table was a photo of Vancouver, titled "Well-dressed Sikhs walking along the street in Vancouver, Canada c. 1908." Although over 100 years ago, I immediately recognized the location -- the corner of Granville and Hastings. How coincidental is that, to be thousands of miles away from home in a different continent, and to come across a photograph of the very street corner I cross multiple times a week! I don't recall what my husband had (a chicken dish), but I had Acharri Murgha ("chicken curry cooked in a traditional pickling spice mix") and it was delicious! Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal -- it was a taste of home! I also had a couple of glasses of wine, but each glass was 250ml, so I was pretty tipsy. In the washroom, a woman, another tourist, started conversing with me, but she only spoke French, and despite being drunk and rarely speaking French, I was able to have a semi-coherent conversation (she was also a bit tipsy). I had a drunken conversation in French inside an Indian restaurant in England! Anyway, Punjab Restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to, and it is no surprise that it has been around since 1946. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England]