great food and interior design so authentic and makes you feel you are in India on the spice road…read moresomewhere

Food was amazing and service was impeccable, made sure all food allergens were known and clearly…read morepointed out what on the table should be avoided for the particular allergies.

Dishoom is SO good! If you love Indian food and a cute, aesthetic restaurant, I would definitely…read morerecommend coming here. My friends and I came while we were in London and shared a meal, which ended up being more than filling for all of us. I already love Indian food and had heard so much about how popular Dishoom was in London, so of course I had to see if it lived up to the hype. And the hype was definitely met! Good food, beautiful atmosphere, and absolutely worth trying while you're in London.

We've heard all about Indian cuisine in the UK and in particular about Dishoom so we got on line to…read moretry it out. While waiting outside they offered everyone a glass of different drinks which I appreciated. After about 30 minutes, we were brought inside to our table. The lady for our table was generally speaking friendly - took our order and helped us with a few questions. The food was good. Tried a few different dishes and they were all flavorful, some with a bit of spice but never to the point where it compromised the flavors. Nice spot with good amount of seating. Intimate spot that's good for both groups and dates.

All this talk about Gymkhana opening in Las Vegas...I mean, sure. But why bother going to Gymkhana…read moreat home when I can just go to the original Gymkhana in London? Gymkhana isn't trying to reinvent Indian food, but instead focuses on traditional, predominantly Northern Indian flavors and is cooked with precise execution. Despite the fact that I was not always agreeable with some of the flavor profiles (mainly because I haven't encountered them before), I can't deny everything was cooked to perfection. Ordered the Punjabi Samosa to start, the Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops, the Lasooni Wild Tiger Prawns, Chicken Butter Masala, amd Pork Cheek Vindaloo as entrées, and of course had to get some Basmati Rice and the Bread Basket (the fancy name for naan). Favorite dishes were easily the Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops and the Chicken Butter Masala. The Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops were massive and cooked perfectly medium rare with no gamey taste. And this Chicken Butter Masala is exactly how I envisioned the perfect butter chicken dish in my head. Service is...well, more normal restaurant than two Michelin star level. It was fine I suppose. Exactly what I would have expected from a restaurant of this level, but nothing special. The restaurant itself was not as big as I thought it would have been. Very nice decor inside and not super bright. The one thing I wasn't too keen on was the £150/pp minimum spend, which was especially grating because later timeslots had less of a minimum spend. I would have been more ok with it if the minimum spend was £100/pp, because you're 100% going to get there. Overall, I thought Gymkhana was a good experience that was worth trying. The food was tremendous for sure. I would be more of a fan if not for the high minimum spend because honestly I could just come here for the Chicken Butter Masala and some rice and be good. But alas, it is what it is.

I really hate to start this off by saying it's a no for me dawg, but sadly that was my entire…read moresentiment for our dinner at Gymkhana. I had been looking forward to this reservation for WEEKS and we had set an alarm on the US west coast at like 1 am to wake up and snag this reservation. My husband and I had 8:00 pm reservations and were seated after a short wait at the bar. The drinks here INCREDIBLE, like no complaints there whatsoever. However, the service was honestly just fair...for being a 2 michelin star spot. Our server was incredibly attentive to the couple seated next to us, but didn't really provide us with much guidance or help when we had questions about the tasting menus. We did one veg and one omni so we could try our own dishes; I will say that the tasting menu is BIG. You could easily split 1 between 2 people which they do allow. We thought we could do it, but the last course absolutely defeated us (comes out as like a 6 part sharing item) and we had so much food we cancelled our breakfast/brunch reservations the next day so we could finish it. The highlights for me were the cauliflower and the beetroot pao (fair warning, the green chili is incredibly spicy on there). My husband enjoyed his quail the most. My main, the Methi Malai Mutter Paneer, was honestly so one note and did not have any depth of flavor at all. I really expected more from a spot that is so highly lauded so was let down down overall. Other reviewers stated this, but this spot honestly feels like what other people think good Indian food is...and I have to agree. I have had better bites at street stands and relatives homes than some of the items we had here. I would definitely not come back here, esp given the price point, and the sheer lackluster experience we had.

What a cool spot! The neighborhood is awesome, and this restaurant is incredible. It's got so many…read morecool levels with bars on the main level and also downstairs. Service is super professional and on point. The food comes out fast (almost too fast), and is perfectly cooked. Everything smells so wonderful and spicy. We went for breakfast before a show at the nearby Lightroom, but I'd love to go back for lunch or dinner!

Had our anniversary dinner here and we will say it was good…read more We had the lamb chops, garlic naan, chicken ruby and lamb biryani. The chicken ruby was so delicious. The curry that was in with the chicken was so good. The lamb chops were ok. Too much spice in my opinion. The lamb biryani with the chicken ruby curry sauce was a banger. The waitress we had did her job very well and made some great suggestions. We thank her for the complimentary dessert. It was delicious beyond words.

Absolutely loved Dishoom on my London trip. We got lucky as a party of 2 doing a walk in right…read morebefore 5pm on a weekday. We were seated at the shared table but only one other person was at this large table. The food here is phenomenal. We got the prawns, butter chicken, naan, and roti. The butter chicken was one of the best I've ever had. The prawns were spiced really well and the lemon added a nice sour flavor. The naan was also super soft. I was impressed by the service as well. They took the time to explain the menu to us. When the roti came out a bit cold, they brought us a new one and offered us a voucher to return. Really amazing people running this place. Will absolutely return when I'm in London again.

We always knew London has an amazing Indian food scene and had to visit Dishoom at Kensington to…read moresee for ourselves! We got the following: - Dishoom Margarita - Baba's Sesame Espresso Martini - Dishoom House Chaat: this was an explosion of flavour! Had the sweetness of the pomegranate but also sour from the yogurt and spicy! Definitely recommend this one as a starter. 9/10 - Chicken Ruby: Dishoom's take on traditional butter chicken. Very deep flavour on this and less spicy than the other items we ordered, if you are sensitive to spice you will like this one. 8/10 - Garlic Naan: our choice of vehicle for the chicken ruby! 8/10 - Nalli Nihari Biryani: This was the star of the show and is the chef's Kensington special - only at this location! It is a lamb biryani served in a puff pastry. The waiter (kudos to Rosario) can cut it open for you and is served with sauce, onion, and yogurt on the side. Serves 2, so make sure you come hungry! 9/10 - Dishoom Chocolate Pudding: This is served with a Kashmiri chili ice cream. Super delicious and very unique. I might entertain a chili oil ice cream in the future because of this. 7/10 This was our first night in London and we were not disappointed! Worth the hype!

We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry with tender chicken in a buttery makhani sauce. The house black daal is a Dishoom signature, and it was lovely, cooked for over 24 hours. The biryani was fluffy and nice, studded with jackfruit, barberries, and sultanas. The broccoli salad was a fresh hit of green, enhanced with pistachio, mint, red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and lime. The lamb chops made for a hearty entrée with a lot of flavor, the lamb marinated, grilled, and finished with Kashmiri chilli sauce. The thin, griddled roomali roti and the fresh-baked naan were both great accompaniments, as was the minty, cucumbery raita. For dessert, we had a choice of kulfi, creamy ice pops available in mango, pistachio, or malai, the original flavor touched with caramel. All three were superb, so cold and milk, easy to throw down the hatch. This was, it turned out, an enormous feast, but everything was so delicious and well balanced that I didn't notice how much I was eating until I got up. I was still full several hours later, when we went to dinner. If you want to eat Indian food in London, you should definitely find your nearest Dishoom. It's a wonderful restaurant, with top-notch food and no hassle. I certainly intend to go again.

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

Fantastic food and service. Not too crowded. Noise level is ok with classic Bollywood songs…read moreplaying in the background, Somewhat upscale relative to other Indian restaurants in the area.

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.

Once again the food, service, and ambiance make Chutney Mary the best Indian restaurant in London…read more The cocktails are both delicious, creative, and gorgeous. The flavors of every dish are fantastic from pork vindaloo, to green curry chicken to butter chicken to the Goa crab and fish cakes and the perfect naan.

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

This is my favourite restaurant in London. I sometimes visit twice a week it's that good. I go for…read morefood and drinks every Friday and look forward to it all week!. Yesterday I had the lamb chops for the first time in ages and they were cooked to perfection. Finished off with the coconut kulfi, very refreshing after all the spices. Special thanks to sid, Fatima, Matthew on the bar and all the rest of the team for their friendly welcoming service every visit! See you again next Friday!!

Wow, just wow. Should be 7 stars. The restaurant was…read morerecommended by someone who lives in London. Wonderful decor, you can spend a good amount of time just looking around and your eye will never be bored. Amazing food. Everything we tried was superb. Vegetable samosas, bbq chicken wings, beef biryani, goat shoulder, chicken skins - one dish was tastier than another. We tried not to order lamb chops, but after being almost shamed by our waiter, we got it - and it was probably the very best lamb chops I ever had - anywhere, it is. Just wow. Coconut Kulfi was spectacular. And Bombay Chai was - once again- an absolute wow. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Most highly recommended.

Every time we are in London, we go to Punjab. The restaurant has a tasteful and distinctive blue…read morefacade that is appealing. The staff are always friendly and inviting. Their masala chai is amazing! We ordered lamb korma, butter chicken with bone in and chicken tikka masala along with buttered naan and rice. The korma was very good and the lamb was prepared well with no gamy taste. The buttered chicken was great but I would get the boneless version next time. The Tikka masala was tasty. The naan was very good. In London, other restaurants like Gymkhana and Dishoom come up when Indian food is mentioned. Punjab is right up there with them. We like Punjab for the wonderful Indian food and atmosphere. If you like authentic great food, this is a restaurant worth trying.

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]