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We were lucky to get a walk in table around 12:30 on a Monday. Service was quick and competent. We shared an order of veggie pakora that was good, not great, with some lovely flavored sauces. We then shared Ruby Red chicken, green veggies and cucumber salad, as well as both garlic and cheese nan. All was delicious.
Dishoom was alright - good, solid food, but nothing special. We were excited to try it because we missed the opportunity to do so in London. It's definitely overhyped, but we enjoyed our meal. I just wished we didn't spend one of our precious meals in Europe here. We started with their chai. It's famous, but quite small and also not my cup of tea. Their chicken ruby was good, tastes like butter chicken with a bit more tomato? There's Edinburgh special was my favorite item here. The lamb was tender and perfectly spicy. The potato on top didn't do anything for the dish though. Overall, it was fine. If you traveled to Edinburgh, don't spend a meal here. You can get food on par to this almost anywhere. The ambience was fun and loud and crowded so if that's your thing, this is the place.
We had heard about Dishoom before we had arrived in the UK, and it did not disappoint! There was a long wait when we arrived, but they were offering chai samples to people in line, and within minutes we were inside at the waiting area where we had a drink and met some friendly people. The food was worth the wait; absolutely delicious!
We literally came here twice on our one week vacation. It was the best meal of the trip. Amazing, I have no words. Worth the wait, lives up to the hype, just go, you won't regret it. Might be best Indian meal I have ever had. We had "non-Indian food eaters" (super picky) and they found things they loved.
Second Dishoom location visited (first outside of England) and just as mind-blowing. Tried some different stuff this time; their take on the "British breakfast" is done so well. The akuri eggs are amazingly spiced, the beans are slightly sweet in a delicious way, and the bread is flavored well. The porridge, as always, is flavored with the perfect amount of sweetness. Can't wait until they open a location in New York! Walked in easily Wednesday 11 AM, but it was pretty busy by the time we left!
There was a 90 minute wait on a weeknight in June and one person had to stay in waiting the whole time. They were very precise about the wait time and even gave a modification of 10 minutes to an earlier stated wait time, which was amusing. They did offer chai and mint tea while we were waiting -- much appreciated! The restaurant inside is extremely extremely dim -- probably my only gripe with the restaurant! We were shining our phone flashlights to read the menu -- that's the level of dim I am talking about. Fresh nimbu soda was very simple but refreshing. Vada pav was delicious, though a tad spicy for my taste. Tandoori Chaat as well. The Murgh Malai Tikka was melting in the mouth and the Bombay potatoes that came with it were delicious too. Chicken biryani and chicken kathi rolls were ok (though the chicken in both was again beautifully cooked). The corn on the cob was also grilled to perfection. Be aware that portion sizes were small. Ended with Malai kulfi and a Kala Khatta dessert with mascarpone cream which was the most imaginative dessert I have had at an Indian restaurant. Totally worth the wait.
I was so ecstatic to see there is a Dishoom location in Edinburgh. It's been on my list for when I visit London. We were in Edinburgh for two days and we went both days. We were able to walk in for two around 3pm the first day and the second day, we waited an hour and forty minutes around 7pm. They provided us chai/limbu pani while we waited. The team is a well oiled machine, I mean they got it down to a perfect system. I love all the black/white ads and newspaper clippings and pictures on the walls. Take a few minutes to read them and you'll learn so much. The owner is from Sylhet, Bangladesh; he has a well decorated resume. The food is Bombay style! Day 1: Chilli Butter Bhutta 2/5 - corn on the cob chowpatty style, corn was undercooked Salli Boti 5/5 - braised lamb, more of a hybrid cultured dish, pretty solid and served with roomali roti which is very light and authentic (it's not naan) Murgh Malai 5/5 - tender, pieces are big House Black daal 5/5 - highly recommend, cooked for hours, the lentils hold shape visually but don't have a bite to it Chicken biryani 5/5 - topped with dried cranberries...say less, plenty of chicken pieces, this biryani was perfect. Kala Khatta shorbot 5/5 - not overly sweet, definitely gives a taste of the region Chai 5/5 - no comment except I could drink 2 gallons. Day 2: Okra fries 5/5 - great snack, not too oily, somehow the breading stays intact even though okra has water, maybe they use dehydrated okras Up to date pau bhaji 3/5 - a bit heavy, nothing special about the bread Malia Paneer 4/5 - good portion, firm paneer Mutton Pepper Fry 3/5 - this is wet based, it's under Ruby Murray who was a singer and later coined Ruby Murray Curry for rhyming purposes, they gave a lot of meat but nothing special about the fish Goan Monkfish Curry 5/5 - creamy, decadent! We packed some to bring back to the states. Kala Khatta With Nice Cream 5/5 - "To the uninitiated, the first spoonful may surprise. The second is captivating." this is exactly what my experience was, get ready to be blown away!
Hands down the best lunch I have ever had. My wife and I came for lunch because this place book up way in advance. Must have a reservation. Cool restaurant with food unlike anything I have had before. Indian inspired flavors but with such complexity it was amazing. Had the chili chicken, Monkfish curry, Chili broccoli salad half, Cole puri halwa, and Murgh Malai. The monkfish green curry was my favorite. Also had a tamarind margarita that was delicious. Ambience is fun but very nice. Best lunch I had in Scotland.
The reviews for this Indian restaurant set a high expectation. As we were visiting on a Saturday, I made a reservation, I'm glad I did as they were booked for the night. The seating area is downstairs, low lite, romantic, and smelling of delicious spices. The service was excellent. I grew up eating Indian food, but my friend did not, and our server was apt at explaining their menu. They have several cocktails they have put their twist on. We started with papadum with three chutneys. All were excellent. My friend and I shared garlic naan, monkfish curry, grilled greens, and their gunfire potatoes. Everything was amazing, perfectly seasoned and portioned. While we were full, we still ended up sharing dessert, completely worth it. This was my favorite meal we had in Scotland. I highly recommend reservations!
2025 February: they take reservations for dinner which is very recommended. Me in 2018 visiting London: everyone said I had to go to Dishoom, so I went twice on my trip. Me in 2025 visiting Edinburgh: everyone said I had to go to Dishoom, so I went on my trip (would recommend making a reservation.) Service is very good and helpful--I was going to get 1 beer and they told me to get another one (a local one that was insanely good.). Food is delicious, prices are very reasonable. Ambiance is dim light, very date-y though families and girlfriends and work people also fill the place. We loved the Broccoli salad, garlic naan, monk fish, and Edinburgh lamb special. I'll be dreaming about the monkfish.
I'm going to be up front and say it, I might only be 50% Indian, but I am 100% certain Dishoom is the best Indian restaurant in the world. This is my first time in Scotland and thus far the food does wonders for the palate. I didn't get any photos since we absolutely inhaled the food, but we ordered the papad, Pav Bhaji, chicken tikka, pepper mutton, daal makhani, and a whole mess of other dishes. The meal closed with the kneer for dessert. I had the Dishoom ipa, and would certainly recommend it. After dinner drink was the Dishoom old fashioned, because whiskey and dates is a match made in heaven. This room is a gorgeous spot to get some incredibly delicious food. For everyone interested in eating some damn good food, I recommend Dishoom.
A fabulous dining experience in the heart of beautiful Edinburgh. We were a party of 7 adults there for lunch and were seated upstairs. Our waiter was amazing -- explained the menu fully (each section represents a different preparation method, e.g., grilled meats and such, sauced meats, biryanis (including a jackfruit biryani that I thought was chicken the entire meal), and accompaniments like naan) and even made sure we didn't over order. My favorites were the lamb special that came with roti and sauced tomato chicken dish (almost like buttered chicken or murgh tikka masala). My least favorite was the grilled chicken dish -- I was expecting chicken breast grilled like tandoori tikka or a grilled chicken breast dish I get at a local US indian shop that is marinated in a green yogurt sauce -- instead, the dish was dark meat chicken that I could not tell what part of the chicken it was, but came with a very flabby and fatty piece of meat/fat on the bottom. The place is not inexpensive, but was exceptional, and we even had leftovers.
2 years ago
The food was overall nice we are regulars to dishoom overall we have all been noticing the dishes have been getting smaller and smaller, aswell as dish changes with an espresso martini being a full dessert now just a drink 1 mouthful size however the biggest shock is, a bottle of soveignon blanc being 60 pounds too expensive I'm very disappointed we will never be back horrendous the service was slower but still good rememberd everything we wanted. And the ambiance was great so yes it's alright but for 5 people and the bill being 300 pounds we are FURIOUS!!! read more
3 years ago
Mindblown. The 5 star ratings are no joke. We loved everything about this place. The food, ambiance and service were top notch. So good we had to go back twice during our trip! Loved the Broccoli chili salad, ruby chicken, paneer and garlic naan. read more
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Whenever I'm visiting the UK, I can not resist stopping by this place. Reminds me of my mom's cooking, which is the way to my heart. You can smell the rich fragrance and spice when you walk in to any Dishoom restaurant. They offer a variety of dishes from various regions of India. I'm a sucker for the Pau Bhaji, which is the closest you can get to back home. Double thumbs up to this place read more
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The only thing I regret about coming here is that it is better than any Indian food I've had anywhere and now my standard for good Indian food has been raised too high to be satisfied elsewhere. The service was so attentive, it is a very well run operation, all three floors working in tandem! Our bartender was great and so kind, making great suggestions and helping us pass the time easily while we awaited our table. read more
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A must every time I'm in the UK. The restaurant is beautiful and has a gorgeous bar. The food is always incredible! Aside from my typical curry favorites, the House Chaat is a must. read more
Oh, Dishoom. It's renowned for a good reason. The food is delectable, the drinks are all good, the service is precise, the ambiance is wonderful. Transplanted here from the ever-popular London locations, Dishoom Edinburgh has all the quality of London with the prospect of a semi-reasonable wait. You should still expect to wait about 30 min, especially for dinner, but getting an amazing cocktail in the downstairs bar, "The Permit Room," is part of the process. You really can't go wrong here.. but let me point out some favorites to steer you well. The Edinburgh house special (this location only) is Salli Boti - an amazing and rich dish showcasing Scottish lamb and served with gravy, crispy bits, and a very delicate roti. Other notables for me are the Pau Bhaji, Mattar Paneer, and Chole Puri. All delicious. For dessert, I quite like their Gulab Jamun! I would stay clear of the Kala Ice though... it's weird. They also have a separate breakfast menu which looks fantastic and a breakfast loyalty program (several visits - a free Roti wrap). Anyway, it's a great place, perfect for a nicer dinner or special occasion, and I highly recommend a visit! read more
3 years ago
The family and I ate at the Kensington London location and we really enjoyed it. The art deco design was also very nice. We did have a short wait but no more than any other restaurant at a busy time of day. I tried the chicken berry Britannia and enjoyed it. I'm not a huge Indian food person but would get the same dish again. read more
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Fantastic Indian tapas at this restaurant. Quick service. Great waitstaff! Very attentive to people with food allergies. I'm strictly allergic to malt. This restaurant is open until 11pm. Very affordable and fantastic service! I will return! read more
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Amazing food and great atmosphere. The only thing was that our servant was a bit late and we had to wait for a long time for our food. read more
Came here twice for dinner on a recent trip to Edinburgh, and really love the food and especially the atmosphere. Everything we had was solid, some more memorable than others, and the service was very lovely and attentive. Over our two meals we tried: Chicken biryani (this was the absolute best - we got it both nights and basically came back for this) Chicken Ruby (delicious, and tender) Sali Boti (half plate) (very good! Half plate was enough for trying it) Okra fries (yummy! and fun) Lamb boti kebab (bit dry, but good with the black daal) Black daal (solid, but unmemorable) Pau Bhaji (prob our least favorite - we did not finish it) Butter bhutta (corn) (reminds me of the street corn of Taiwan, and elote) Garlic naan Chili cheese toast Rose lassi, house chai As always, the atmosphere is the best part about this place with such keen attention to detail with the decor. They only take reservations up to 5:45 for what is technically lunch. And we did also learn that refills on the house chai only goes until 5pm (which is an odd rule tbh). Really recommend trying Dishoom at least once! read more
4 years ago
Dishoom Edinburgh was awesome! Service was very friendly and efficient. The restaurant was busy on a weeknight around 5pm but the food came out perfect. Their chicken ruby is something I dream about, same with the massala prawns. I loved the non-alcoholic refreshing drinks too! Will definitely be back! Of note, I actually liked this Dishoom better than the one in Kensington, London; the food was just a little bit better (not sure how that's possible!) read more
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Dishoom was a wonderful option for dinner in Edinburgh. We didn't have reservations and were able to get a seat pretty quickly. It's in a great location of town. The menu is huge and has tons of options for those with food allergies/intolerances. That was one of the best lamb plates I've ever had. I could have shared the rice with my friend since I didn't have much sauce with my meal but didn't know the difference and only ate a little rice. 2 menu items was plenty for me. Honestly, I did have some gastrointestinal upset the next morning and never typically have an issue, but other than that, I 100% would try it again and loved my meal. read more
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