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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.
The line was out of the door, so it was the first hint. 5 Star Yelp rating was another. I sensed the aromas when outside; and as I walked it, the fragrance of cumin, cardamom, coriander and fennel washed over me. The hustle and bustle of the kitchen was mesmerizing and I melted into the bar chair coming from the chilly street. Their menu was elaborate. Truly lots of choices, and I had to use ChatGPT a few times. I finally got settled on a smaller plate (warning: often smaller plates in UK is like a full meal). It was called New Keema Pau. I loved what was inside, but did not want the roll it came with. They were kind enough to substitute the roll (pau) with the naan, but they found my request a bit odd :-) The food came out quickly and oh boy, was I up for a treat. Everything tasted like fireworks in my mouth. So. Freaking. Good. The three complimentary sauces they served were amazing, too! I wish we had a place THAT good in LA. But if you are ever in Edinburgh, definitely stop by!
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Wait staff was so nice and the food was delicious. Everything they recommended was so good. A must in Edinburgh read more
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You already know this is an amazing restaurant but if it's your first time, what should you order? We had lunch & breakfast here (on two separate days) and the following are some highlights about the dishes we tried... Lunch 1. PAU BHAJI (4.5) - this dish was just like how my husbands grandmother (who lived in pre-colonial India) made it. From the flavour to the texture it was exactly how he remembered it. Personally, I prefer my potatoes a little chunky but I appreciated the smooth texture & the warm buttered buns complimented the dish very well. 2. SALLI BOTI (5/5)- tender lamb in an onion, tomato, spicy curry/salan with salli (thin potato crisps) on top. Full of both familiar & distinct flavors, this dish was incredible. A half order was perfect for two. Served with the perfect amount of naan. 3. MURGH MALAI (5/5) - perfect. Tender, nice charred bits on the edges, juicy, flavorful. Not spicy but this dish is not meant to be. 4. Chocolate pudding with chili ice cream - (4/5) - the chocolate was rich and delicious. The ice cream had a mild kick of chili at the end. Overall, a fun combination. Breakfast 1. CHAI - if you're going to enjoy a South Asian breakfast, chai is a must. 2. AKURI (4/5) - the roasted tomato & warm buttery buns were a nice addition to this egg dish. The scrambled eggs were good, authentic to the time period they were replicating but not our favorite style. 3. EGG NAAN ROLL (4.5/5) - delicious fluffy/crispy naan & a perfect runny yolk. This was delicious. I wish there was more tomato chili jam evenly spread throughout the naan. Overall, very satisfying and the chutney was fantastic. 4. VEGAN SAUSAGE(4/5) - your standard vegan sausage with very mild spices. Was a good addition to our meal (I added mine into the egg naan roll) You don't typically come across a huge range of breakfast items at South Asian restaurants so the variety in the menu was refreshing. Heard great things about the Ruby Chicken, Lamb Shoulder & okra fries and will have to try those next time. read more
I'm gonna miss this place once we head back stateside and have to settle for good to even very good Indian food, because this place is just phenomenal. The reviews do it justice. It's a lively restaurant with the kitchen slinging out tasty fresh dishes lightning fast. Also the prices are somehow absurdly reasonable, offering an additional incentive to visit if tasty Indian food isn't enough on its own. It's the kind of place where you share everything and can order anything. Definitely go for an order or two of the ruby chicken, which is similar to butter chicken but more savory than sweet, the chicken biryani has some lovely grill flavor to it as does the side of corn which is seasoned beautifully, the samosas each have a perfect pastry-to-filling ratio and aren't oily at all, the garlic naan is crispy like a flatbread but also somehow has some lovely fluffiness to it. Oh and maybe most importantly, the meals are actually spicy! For an American who always orders Indian food spicy and it is still quite bland, this place does it effortlessly and consistently for every dish, without you needing to request it. Such a refreshing change of pace. read more
7 years ago
Dishoom please open your restaurant in the US. I can simply put it this way, the food at Dishoom is as good as it can ever get! Of my 4days in Edinburgh, I went to Dishoom 3 times. Almost daily :P Everything about this place is a full full 5 star. The service, the food, the ambience. The ambience is so full of life, I went for breakfast, a late lunch and dinner, so you see I saw all the seasons before I am making the statement :). The waiters know all about the menu and help you if you have any questions. If you are going for dinner after 7pm it is better to book a table in advance. The wait maybe really long! Here are my Dishoom favorites - chole puri, pau bhaji ( just like those street chaat vendors) house black dal ( creamy, and most comforting ) the house chai ( its bottomless, you can't just have one glass), okra fries, vada pau, malai kulfi, kejriwal and naan egg roll ( breakfast menu) We were a large party for the dinner trip to Dishoom and here are some of the favorites from my non veggie members -lamb chops, sheekh kabab and all the varieties of naan. The decor definitely took me back to my days in Bombay in those Parsi cafes. Especially during breakfast time I could see so many people ordering their dish and a chai and spending some alone time! There is nothing about this restaurant that deserves anything less than 5 stars. If you are in UK and love Indian food please make a reservation and go here. read more
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First meal in Scotland and I was beyond impressed. We noticed the great reviews for Dishoom in London, but unfortunately did not have time to fit a meal there into our schedule. Luckily, we perused Yelp Scotland and saw one a short walk from our hotel. YES. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. and were quoted a 70 minute wait for a party of 2. No biggie, because there is an amazing bar downstairs to hang out at while waiting for a table. The downstairs bar smelled of incense and had a great selection of cocktails and bar snacks that transfer to your table tab. The Chaijito (think Indian mojito) and Mulled Bramble hit the spot. The potato crisps were great to munch on while waiting. Fortunately, we only waited about 30 minutes before being seated. The food was absolutely delicious! Some of the best Indian I've ever had. The vegetable samosas were piping hot and generously filled with peas, carrots, and potatoes. I highly recommend the Black Daal-- so flavorful! The Raita and Garlic Naan helped to cool off the spicy daal and Chicken Tikka. The service and ambiance were also great. I highly recommend Dishoom and would love to visit again! read more
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Where to begin. My bf and I were planning a trip throughout the UK when a friend highly recommended we try Dishoom while in London, our first stop. However, on the night we decided to go, there was a 2 hour wait. So needless to say we left slightly heartbroken--ahem *stomachbroken. Cut to our second stop, Edinburgh, Scotland. On day 2, we were browsing restaurants on Yelp when Dishoom popped up!!! We had no idea it was here! Score. We popped in for a late lunch, and were seated right away. The server, Richard, was insanely helpful in walking us through the menu. He also suggested the Viceroy old fashioned served in a peg (pictured below) and aged. To. Perfection. As far as the food--wow! Everything was as colorful and beautiful as it was amazing, with just the right amount of spice and complexity. Highly recommend this place if you're in London (or Edinburgh!). read more
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Like many a lady, I headed to Edinburgh to experience an Outlander Tour. After the big let down that I didn't meet my own Jaime Fraser in the journey, it was time for dinner. Dishoom had a fun atmosphere, convenient location (a 2 minute walk from the train), and given I was a solo dinner they sat me right away on a Friday night. I appreciated the menu identifying vegan items, and the waiter explaining which things were more tasty made vegetarian (bring on the butter baby!). I would've tried more dishes, but a solo vacation often prohibits that. I will be heading back next time I'm in Edinburgh. read more
3 years ago
I wish I could say this place is overhyped (there was a HUGE line to get in, about an hour wait) but it wasn't. For starters, on a cold rainy night the staff handed out umbrellas to those in need and hot mint tea or chai. Once I got in, I snagged some space at the bar and ordered a drink similar to a gimlet but with dill. It was delicious and bar staff was friendly which I appreciated. The nice part is your drink gets added to your table so no need to close out separately. Next I was sat upstairs. With the help from my server (wish I knew his name!) because he was sooo nice and so helpful, I settled on a Red Curry which was called chicken ruby, the spicy lamb chops, cheese naan and the chili broccoli salad. All of it was so delicious and this was a great balance of freshness from the salad, a traditional curry dish with sauce and grilled meats. I would go back and easily order them all again. If you're not big into spice I'd steer you away from the lamb chops as they had some heat. Cheese naan also 10/10. For another drink I enjoyed their take on a margarita. I enjoyed it, but it tasted pretty similar to a regular margarita. Lastly, dessert had to be ordered. My server convinced me the Kashmiri chili ice cream was not to be missed and he was not wrong. It was an amazing blend of cold creamy ice cream with some heat. I'd go back for more! I also ordered the basmati kheer which was so different and surprising. Definitely a warmer flavor palate from regular rice pudding and came with a crunchy sort of brûléed topping. If I return to the UK I will definitely go back. read more
Extraordinary is what comes to mind when I think about food here. Their pav bhaji - the best I have had Their vada pav - the best my husband had had Their Chole poori - the best I have had Their chutneys - awesome The chai - not how I like it, but pretty food Loved the decor, the ambience, everything. Wish they had a branch in the US. read more
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Hands-down I had the best Indian food at this restaurant that I have ever had in my life! My party chose the chef special with some appetizers and we could not have been more satisfied with every aspect of our meal. The food was almost indescribably good. The waiter was very kind and the service was prompt (the food items were brought out as they were ready, without concern about delivering all items together). When we arrived there was a wait to be seated, so we were instructed to wait downstairs at the bar. The bar had a different name than the Dishoom restaurant (it was called The Permit Room), but they seemed to operate in tandem as the drinks were simply added to our restaurant bill upstairs. As such, I have also included photographs of the drinks from downstairs. Unfortunately, I do not have many photos from the meal. Although, the photographs really would not have conveyed just how wonderful the food tasted. The restaurant was nicely decorated in a charming style that blended some retro finishes with historical black and white photographs and modern decor touches. read more
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Right from the first interaction at the door, the service was great. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and they sent a lovely dessert. The food is exceptional - we ordered a few orders of garlic naan, the gunpowder potatoes were one of my favourites, the house daal is a must, the samosas and jackfruit biryani. The chai is also a must, the flavour is excellent! We had a lovely table right by the window in the corner upstairs. The atmosphere was fantastic and service was timely and pleasant. Worth the trip into Edinburgh from any neighbouring cities or towns! read more
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I've been meaning to try Dishoom, and I'm glad I did. I got a lamb special (sorry, don't remember what it's called! Picture attached), chai and gulab jamun. Main dish is so flavorful, the spices were so layered and complex. Chai was fragrant and comforting. Gulab jamun is slightly sweet, but quite refreshing against the warm chai and spiced food. Service was impeccable. Not too overbearing, and super friendly. They gave good recommendations on dessert, and refilled my chai accordingly. I'm a fan! read more
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