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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.
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We couldn't find a spot at any of the 4 branches in London so when we arrived in Edinburgh and opened yelp for a lunch spot , we were pleasantly surprised to see that they have a branch here too. What sets this place apart is the ambience, the staff, the service and the quality of food. Our server Abdul was extremely knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We ordered Ruby chicken Sallu boti Biryani Malai chicken Potatoes Kaali daal Out of all the dishes , Ruby chicken , malai boti and the potatoes were out of this world while all the other dishes were great as well. For drinks the kala katha and chocolate chai were a great twist to the usual and are a must try. We loved it enough to book us back for brunch :) If in Edinburgh and if a fan of Indian cuisine - this place is a must try !! read more
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Everything about this place is fantastic, fresh authentic Indian food prepared perfectly, bread cooked to order and amazing drinks. The attention to detail on everything they do is evident. My first meal was actually off their breakfast menu which I'm not used to seeing at this type of restaurant and it was so good I returned to try the dinner. Treat yourself and go here! read more
Great bar including very professional capable and friendly bartenders as well as aged cocktails in little sealed jars. The food was nothing short of amazing. Easily the best Indian food I have ever had. Easily. I also appreciated that place was not kitschy with junk, but there were clues around you were in an Indian restaurant. We waited about 1/2 hour in the line outside to get into the bar. The whole time the staff was bringing us little hot drinks to make sure we were comfortable while we waited (was a bit cold). Is was another 1/2 hour or 40 minutes to get sat, but the bar was very nice and we enjoyed the bartender quite a lot. Well worth the wait. read more
Such a wonderful vibe at this place. Was traveling solo and had to wait on a table. Went downstairs to the bar and it was like I entered another time. I love the aesthetic. The drinks were very good. I didn't have to wait very long. The Chicken Tikka I got was amazing. I wanted to lick the bowl. Will definitely recommend read more
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Came here for Sunday lunch, and got in right away with no wait. Good ambience and great service It's overall 4.5* place than a 5, for the price and taste. Also note that this place isn't spicy AT ALL for my Indian taste buds. Keep that in mind when ordering We were a group of four, and ordered bunch of things in menu Egg naan roll: 4/5. Naan's bit thick and chewy for a roll. But once you reach the stuffing it tasted pretty good. But on sweeter side though Okra fries:4.5/5. Almost perfect except for the fat which were less crispy inside Kheema pav: 5/5. Favorite dish of the day. Kheema was great and the bun was nice and soft Mango lassi: 5/5. Not too sweet and not too cold. Just perfect Chai paanch: 5/5. A scotch cocktail with chai flavor. That's 2 drinks I like in one :) It was smooth and bit sweet Lamb biryani: 4/5. I'm a Hyderabadi, and I'm particular about my biryani. Wasn't as favorful as I would like Black dal with roomali roti: 3.5/5. I liked their dal when I tried it in London, but not much this time here. It was too creamy for a dal. Malai kulfi: 5/5. Very sweet. And tasted like back home read more
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Incredible food and atmosphere. We decided to try Dishoom during our visit to Edinburgh. There was a 30 min wait for dinner, so the hostess suggested that we should wait at the bar. We ordered drinks and waited at the bar until our table was ready. The waiter explained the menu and suggested that we should order about 2-3 plates per person to share. We ordered a couple of starters, mains, and sides. Overall the food was delicious and would definately come back again. read more
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DELICIOUS! I had breakfast here and it was amazing. Food was incredible, service was good, and the view is gorgeous. The atmosphere was fun and I enjoyed the bottomless chai. A great spot for any meal but especially for a unique and yummy breakfast! read more
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Really good Indian food in Edinburgh. The mango lassi is definitely worth getting and there is no wrong way to go with ordering, as all the dishes we ordered were amazing. Dishoom has a pretty upscale feel and the space is beautiful and enormous, boasting multiple floors and great views. The dishes are pretty filling but you may need to order more than you think you need, because the portions of the dishes are on the smaller side (almost tapas like). read more
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Amazing! I was thrilled to discover that Dishoom had a branch in Edinburgh! I am embarrassed to say I loved the food so much I ate here twice during my visit! First, I should say I am not a fan of Indian food. I took a chance upon a suggestion from a trusted friend that the food here was amazing, and it turned out to be true. Dishes I had included the Vegetable Samosas, Keema Pau, Murgh Malai, Chicken Ruby, Bowl Of Greens, and the Gulab Jamun for dessert. The star of the meal was the Chicken Ruby, WOW. I pretty much licked the bowl it was so good. Of the starters I preferred the Keema Pau over the Vegetable Samosas mostly because I prefer non-dough sort of foods. While I loved the mains and starters, the dessert selection (i.e. puddings) wasn't really for me. The one I did try (Gulab Jamun) was very well made, I just didn't care for it but it did have good quality ingredients like all the other dishes. The prices are reasonable, the food is great. Don't hesitate to give this a try. read more
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EDINBURGH HAS A DISHOOM! I REPEAT! EDINBURGH! DISHOOM! When Chuck and I were in London, I forced us to eat at Dishoom. We loved the cocktails and food so much we visited another location for a second meal within a week. We were in Edinburgh to find a venue for our wedding. Our wedding planner suggested this great spot for breakfast over in New Town. "It is called Dishoom, have you heard of it?" We instantly made heart eyes at each other, made a note to find it and eat it asap. We arrived around 630pm expecting a wait. Thankfully, we were brought right in and got a table immediately. Our server was incredibly nice and suggested a few cocktails. I ordered the Tehmuls Tangle while chuck got the old fashioned house cocktail. Both were delicious. We knew that we wanted to share so we grabbed two appetizers, chili chicken and chili cheese toast, an order of chicken ruby, rice and two garlic naan. Everything was delightful! The heat on the chicken appetizer was mildly hot. The ruby was also spicy but not very strong (especially after the chili chicken). The garlic naan, as always, was amazing to scoop up the sauces. After all that food, we got the dessert cocktails. One was an espresso martini and the other was a chai tea ice cream covered in liquors. The staff there were all so kind. Everyone from the serving manager (SO FRIENDLY) to the bar guys dropping the cocktails (actively interested in what we liked about our cocktails). By the time we left an hour and a half later, there was a waitlist building. If it is anything like the london branches, there will be a 2 hour wait shortly after and for good reason. Next time we are definitely coming for breakfast, which sounds amazing, and another dinner or three. COME TO NYC, DISHOOM! You'd make a fortune off of me alone. read more
8 years ago
I don't usually take the time to write a review, but feel that I have to comment on the amazing experiences I have had at Dishoom. Whenever in Edinburgh, I make a point of taking work colleagues so they can experience first hand. Through our visits, we have tried nearly every item on the menu, and have loved every one. Even though you may have to wait a small amount of time for your table, the pre-dinner drinks in the Permit room are a great part of the experience. If you are in Edinburgh, make a point of stopping at Dishoom! read more
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The dishes we ordered were so delicious! I recommend the chef's special! Server was very friendly, as were the gentlemen behind the bar! Maybe leave the kids at home, however. They do allow children, but the setting and ambiance is probably not the best place for them. read more
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Very good food, nice ambiance, and easy enough to get a table on a weeknight. Most memorable dish was probably the okra fries, how do they get that texture? Crispy outside and tender inside with excellent flavour. House black daal was okay but not that memorable. Chicken ruby was delicious, and texture was good on the chicken. The Edinburgh chef's special was also very good and roti was thin and buttery (or greasy depending on how you look at it). Would definitely come back or check out their other locations! read more
The food was really good. We really liked the concept of smaller dishes to share. The food isn't what you'd find in your local Indian (Bangladeshi) restaurant- there's no tikka masala or korma, this is the kind of street food you'd find on the streets of India. The black daal was lovely, a perfect balance of spice & flavour. The chicken thighs & fish from the grill were tender & had a lovely flavour. Despite being busy the service was attentive & professional. The spiced chai cider is worth a try if you fancy something other than beer read more
When the Chicken Baryani is served in a pot with flour pasted on its rim to ensure the flavors are continuously cooked by the trapped steam, just the way Baryani is supposed to be cooked, then it's clear that the establishment isn't playing around with authenticity of its food. From the moment you walk in you are made aware of the class and style Dishoom has to offer. Very professional yet nice staff. The bartenders that made our drinks while we waited for our table were both very sweet and creative. Though it was extremely busy but still they carefully listened to what we would like to drink and crafted the drinks perfectly to our tastes. It's a fusion restaurant and that's made very clear in every aspect of Dishoom. From the decor to cocktails to table ware and serving dishes, everything is clearly chosen to reflect traditional Mumbai Indian culture yet mixed beautifully with contemporary style. Food recommendations; Chicken Baryani, Chicken ruby, and don't miss out the amazingly scrumptious Kali/Black daal. Of course the meal wasn't complete without the delicious malai kulfi and chai. They don't accept reservations but it's completely worth the wait. Really wish they opened a branch here is US. read more
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