Easily the best Indian food that I've ever eaten. We're in Scotland for about two weeks and are planning to eat here several times.

So delicious! And great service too! With great ambiance and park views. We enjoyed our all our food, most especially the Keema Pau. It was absolutely delicious! The minced lamb was cooked with peas and paired perfectly with raw red onions and buttery toasted buns. With a drizzle of lemon too, it was amazing. Another highlight was the chicken berry britannia biryani. It was such a nice addition to the meal and had was nicely seasoned. The Edinburgh Special (lamb in a delicious sauce with crispy chips) was also so tasty and worth recommending too. What a great place to relax and enjoy a great meal after walking the royal mile and around Edinburgh Palace! read more

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No wonder there was a long wait outside . Oh my God the food and the drinks were amazing and the service was exceptional. People go crazy for this unique Indian restaurant and I run into many Californians and other Americans ( so nice to meet countrymen an women far from home ) waiting in the line or their waiting area which is bar at the basement . All the dishes were super tasty . Will go there every time if I am in UK. It is very pricy but worth every cent . GBP is very high compared to to our dollar read more

Great culinary experience! As soon as we arrived from London via train we were ready for some lunch. Dishoom was only a few minutes away. The place has a very intimate vibe with dark painted walls and golden accent. Our server was fast and courteous. I started off with the rose lassi which was not overly sweet. Perfection! We then shared chaat and it was delicious; sweet, tangy and savory. My husband and I then split a paneer roll which was very flavorful and juicy. We also shared salli botti. The lamb was deliciously flavored and tender. They should really consider branching out to the US. Will definitely reminisce about their food once I go back home. read more

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EXCELLENT food, efficient and warm service (despite being constantly busy), and darling ambiance. We will be back. read more

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Great service! Unique bar area and good drink suggestions. Flavorful Indian food with an interesting history. read more

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My husband and I are still talking about our dining experience from 2 months later. As soon as we began planning our trip to Scotland, immediately we made a reservation at Dishoom after hearing nothing but wonderful things. We made sure to go with empty stomachs and big eyes. Our waitress was incredible in helping guide us in our decision making for our order. They definitely maximize their space and the tables are close together so don't be afraid to get friendly with the table next to you. Each dish we ordered was more flavorful than the next. We were definitely part of the clean plate club. I wish we had a Dishoom by us, but next time we travel to London or Scotland, this is 100% part of the itinerary. read more

I've been to the London location and now after trying the Edinburgh, I they are consistent. My short review is Dishoom is good, but not great. We called ahead to get a seat and were able to wait downstairs in the bar until our seat was ready which didn't take too long. For a starter, we had the Chili Chicken. It's just some fried up pieces of chicken that are too over fried and marinated in some sauce that isn't very spicy or flavorful for that matter. For our meal, we had the Masala Prawns, Dishoom Chicken Tikka and Garlic Naan. The prawns are quite small, grilled but nothing special about them. The Chicken Tikka and Garlic Naan are good, but nothing special. For desert, we shared the Chocolate Pudding, Basmati Kheer and Ice Cream with Mango. Again, these were good but nothing I would come to the place specifically for. This is my sixth time to the UK and I have heard such great things about the Indian food, but I'm just not finding any that's worth raving about. And people have told me what a great restaurant Dishoom is but I would disagree. For atmosphere, this is probably why people come here. It seems to be a very popular place but it would seem more about the atmosphere than the food. It's okay food but I'm sure there are places with better food. read more

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Absolutely delicious. The cappuccino and chai with oat milk are a must do. The vegetable samosas were a great start. The chaat was only ok. The dishoom chicken tikka was excellent as was the pau bhaj. read more

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Dishoom is a must when visiting Edinburgh, and now that I've gone so many times I have some advice... 1. They don't take reservations for dinner. Expect to queue up outside. Don't worry, they'll come around and offer you hot tea. The next waiting area will be at the downstairs bar (The Permit Room, "a space dedicated to the most delicious and sincere tipples, great music, and good cheer"). Enjoy a drink (lots of cocktail and mocktail options) and when your table is ready, your pager will go off (sometimes this takes fifteen minutes, sometimes closer to 60 minutes); notify the staff, and you'll be taken to your seat. 2. YOU WANT A TABLE UPSTAIRS. The vibe is much cooler, it's more spacious, it's artistic feeling, and - even on dreary days - it's beautiful with the huge windows overlooking St Andrew Square. Sitting downstairs in the basement? Super claustrophobic, super loud, super dark. The last time we were here, we were sat next to a corporate outing of 24 or 26 people and a) we could barely hear each other, b) we could barely move in and out of our seats because there were so many staff members buzzing around that group. However... 3. The service is over-the-top amazing no matter where you sit. 4. Food: DON'T order the Samosas (they're small and unmemorable) or the Gunpowder Potatoes (they're never as good as you think they're going to be). DO order the Okra Fries (I never liked okra until I tried these; they're light, they're crunchy, they're salty), the Dishoom House Chaat (it's described as "warm-cold, sweet-tangy, moreish" and... yes, to all of that; made with golden-fried sweet potato, covered with oat yoghurt, pomegranate, beetroot, radish, topped with a tamarind drizzle and green chutney too), and the Chole Chawal (spiced chickpeas, basmati rice, some kind of squash, and a pickled veg; it makes for exceptional cold, late night leftovers). The menu changes a couple times a year, but these items have always been on the menu over the years I've visited. Unfortunately, it looks like they recently took the basmati kheer (caramelized basmati rice pudding with vanilla-infused coconut milk, cardamon, and cashews topped with blueberry compote) off the pudding menu, which is a shame because it was one of the best desserts I had eaten anywhere. 5. Don't sleep on their breakfast offerings!!! Also, they DO take reservations for this time of day. Soooo... what are you waiting for? read more

Dishoom - Okra fries. A must get! - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

My goodness! The food here was explosively good. By far the best option during my stay in the UK. I ordered the Chicken Ruby and it did not disappoint. My server took his time to make suggestions from the menu based on my food palate. They have so many options for vegans too (my friend was a vegan). The ambiance is lively and very homey. I loved it here and will be back the next time I'm in town. read more

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They don't take reservations but have a great system set up while you wait. We checked in outside and waited about 10 minutes. They gave us chai while we waited and then after about 10 minutes brought us into the downstairs bar where we enjoyed a nice cocktail. A few minutes later they brought us to our table and our feast began! We tried several vegetarian and fish options, and all were delicious. This was an experience all around and not to be missed if you find yourself in Edinburgh!! read more

Finally got to go to Dishoom after missing it while I was in London. Would highly recommend making reservations since our wait was 45-minutes to 1hr at 7:30pm for a group of 4 on Sunday night. The curries were pretty great, especially the chicken ruby, which is similar to a chicken tikka masala. The naan here is a bit more dense and crispy, a little burnt on the ends, which is not my style. I like my naan light, airy and fluffy. Overall, glad I tried it, but probably will make reservations next time since it's not worth the wait. read more

When planning my trip to London, I reached out to some friends who used to live there for Indian restaurant recommendations, and the unanimous winner was Dishoom. After eating there I can confidently say it was worth the hype. The first sign of a great restaurant is its popularity. It is not particularly easy to eat and get a reservation here. Despite all of this we were fortunate enough to arrive early and were seated before our reservation. We kicked things off with the lamb samosas, and they were fantastic. Warm and flaky, packed with flavorful spices that hit all the right spots, an appetizer worth savoring. For the main course, I had the Chicken Ruby, which was nothing short of spectacular. This curry was silky smooth and bursting with flavor--exactly what you want from a proper curry. Paired with a side of fluffy basmati rice and garlic naan. The naan, by the way, was the perfect vehicle to scoop up every drop of that delicious curry. The service was outstanding as well. Our server was attentive, patient, and genuinely helpful in guiding us through the menu to make sure we chose dishes we would enjoy. Overall, Dishoom lived up to its reputation and then some. It's a must-visit spot if you're craving authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town! read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Highly popular Indian restaurant suited for UK tastes. Came here for lunch at 1:15pm and it was very busy. We had to wait a bit but even when we left at 3pm, there was still a long line of people waiting. It was a 45 minute wait at that time for people with no reservations. Food-wise, we got the following: - Paneer tikka: a classic and a solid vegetarian option - Murgh Malai - this was well seasoned though a teeny bit dry - sheekh kabob - our waiter forgot to include this in our order so we had to wait for it, but it was worth it - chili broccoli salad - half portions are available for this; I appreciated how well tossed it was - garlic naan and cheese naan - both were good, though note these come in half pieces, so if you typically use a lot of bread, get more than you think - Chicken berry biryani - not my favorite but a good size for sharing - Dishoom chocolate pudding - this was a spicy chocolate dessert with a soft, almost ganache like texture - mango lassi - they included cardamom in it and this helps balance the heat in some of the dishes - Chocolate chai - a very comforting way to end the meal; I liked this a lot read more

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This restaurant deserves nothing but 5 stars. The staff is welcoming and willing to go the extra mile. Plus each dish was phenomenal. Start with the chili broccoli salad. It was refreshing and paired well with additional plates. The Chicken Ruby and House Black Daal are a must. read more

This food is worth the wait! We were told there was around a 45 minute wait for two people and decided to stick it out. We waited about 10 minutes in line with a cup of complementary chai and around 25 minutes at the bar before our table was ready. Our server was very helpful and the food was incredibly delicious. The chili chicken was flavorful and spicy. The chicken ruby was creamy, and the chicken tandoori was warm and tender. If I ever come back to Edinburgh, I'd wait in line again!!! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

"Scottish food is my favorite!" - my daughter after eating at Dishoom Edinburgh. Having been to two of the London locations for years, when I found out there was one in Edinburgh I decided to risk the lines to take my family there first night in Edinburgh. We got in the "bar line" which leads to a pager in the atmospheric basement bar. Eventually we were called up to the light and airy top floor dining room. Our wonderful server helped with the menu and order for balance and amounts. Everything was excellent, and my son even tried things he would usually turn his nose up at. Well done Dishoom you hit it for six!! read more

The ruby chicken curry was absolutely delicious. My family really loved the samosas and the chicken boti roll as well. The special lamb dish was pretty good and I wasn't a fan of the fish curry but folks liked it. The aubergine chutney was really delicious and the side sauces improved the dishes I wasn't crazy about. The family all really liked this place and the food comes out quickly. It was a great place for a big family dinner. We would absolutely return. read more

My favorite restaurant I tried in Edinburgh! Liked it so much I went twice. Very cool vibes on the inside and all the staff were really friendly. My favorites were the Salli Boti (incredible flavor, tender lamb) and the house chaat (such a fun mixture of textures and flavors!). Garlic naan was solid and the black daal had some really deep, rich flavors (that being said, I recommend sharing this dish with other people because if you're by yourself, as I was, that is a LOT of lentils for one person to eat). Tried the pitaya-papaya colada, which I recommend if you're into fruity cocktails where you can barely taste the alcohol. The basmati kheer was really yummy, first time having a caramelized rice pudding (liked the flavor so much I actually think it would've been better without the blueberry compote). read more

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If you want a breakfast unlike anything you've ever had before, come to DIshoom! The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, the staff couldn't have been more helpful, and the food is fantastic. The menu is large mand everything sounds amazing so we overordered just so we could try more. Based on what we tried, you can't order wrong here, but especially loved the Kerjiwal, the Big Bombay, and the Bacon Naan Roll. I'm sure dinner would be equally as delicious, but urge you to try the breakfast too! read more

Some family friends mentioned this was a hot Indian restaurant when I mentioned I was planning a trip to Scotland. They warned me the lines get long, so my friends and I set up reservations almost two months before our trip. Best decision we made! The food was phenomenal and the line was starting to form when we left. Two of us split the salli boti (lamb curry) which came with roomali toti, the chicken berry Britannia biryani and a side of raita. Our other friend ordered the chicken ruby (chicken tikka masala). The food was really well prepared and so flavorful. The meat was falling apart and so tender. If you love Indian food definitely add this restaurant to your list of places to check out. We're so glad we did! read more

Dishoom - Chicken berry Britannia biryani - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I am Dishoom superfan. I won't wait hour+ like many do in their London location but will make a reservation and happily give them my money in exchange for their delicious food and drinks. The roomali roti, paneer tikka, daal, butter chicken, biryani, fresh OJ, chocolate cake all were A+. I wish they open up more locations in other parts of the world. read more

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Perhaps best Indian food ever. What a warm welcome to Edinburgh. Excellent service. Go hungry and try lots. Will be back.

When in London Dishoom is a MUST! We've eaten at this location as well as their one in Edinburgh & the food is AMAZING! The fact that there is always a wait should tell you it's worth it! We love how they serve tea in the line as wait and it moves quickly enough. The garlic naan, chicken tikka, gunpowder potatoes, & veggie samosas are our favorites! Once inside you'll be surprised to see how large the restaurant actually is. It's a bustling place and that makes for a fun & festive atmosphere. read more

Just off Prince's street. Always busy, and the line can get long. They offer chai to those waiting. The food is, as always, absolutely delicious. I always get something to go so I can continue to enjoy the tasty food. read more

The food and service were excellent. Well worth the wait. It was an amazing meal to end the day in Ediburgh. It was quite a busy evening at the restaurant but the energy was fun and the aromas were incredible. Great ambiance for a group or a date. read more

It's almost impossible to get into this restaurant in London, but luckily it's much more doable in Edinburgh. I see why it's so popular though because the food was delicious. The server explained the whole menu to me and recommended items from each section based on what is popular as well as his personal favorites. I ordered the chili chicken starter, chicken ruby curry as my main, and spiced corn as my side. Everything was so flavorful and delicious but still felt like comfort food. After an amazing dinner I also had to try dessert so I ordered the chocolate pudding with chili ice cream and it was 10/10. My experience was so good that I ended up going back just a couple days later! One of the best places I tried in Edinburgh read more

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My friend recommended it, Yelp recommended it. So, you know I had pretty high expectations coming into this restaurant... SERVICE 1) While you wait on the line outside, you can tell they really care for their customers. You are given a choice of a complimentary cup of warm hot chai or mint tea. Also if it's raining outside, they allow you to borrow an umbrella to stand under. 2) While you wait inside, you are lead to the downstairs bar area where you either wait a short time or a bit longer depending on the circumstance. You are seated at a table with water service and a menu for alcoholic/non alcoholic refreshments to order in the process. If you don't get it at the bar, they bring it to the dining table that awaits you. In the meantime, you are giving a remote that will buzz when your table is ready. 3) When you head into the elevator, you are escorted to your table upon exiting. At the table, the server takes your order. Service was very prompt and they are very attentive at every stage of the process. Everything was very organized and had a system in place for it, which was great. FOOD My friends and I tried a various selection of appetizers including okra fries, prawn koliwada, khichia & chundo. The portions are not very big, but also not very small. A small tease before your main meal. They were all warm & delicious. For my main, I got to try the Chicken Ruby. Unfortunately the Chicken Ruby doesn't come with anything else, so I had to order a Basmati Rice separately. The rice bowl was a good portion. The Chicken Ruby was excellent. As a fan of tomatoes/pasta sauce which is what I thought it tasted most similarly to, I really enjoyed it. The chicken pieces were also very soft and easy to bite into. Overall based on my first visit, I am very impressed. When it comes to the service & food, I'm giving them a very high rating among hundreds of other reviews. read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby w. Basmati Rice - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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This is the second of the Dishoom restaurants I have had the pleasure of dining in, the other being in London Kensington. Love this place! Food is great and the menu of drinks and food is extensive. Make reservations as this place seems to be busy all day long. Service is great and I love the decor, reminiscent of Old Bombay. I had a cocktail called a Colaba Colada, similar to a pina colada, but with shaved coconut, and some exotic additions which made it magnificent. Food is brought out as it is done and is always piping hot. We feasted on Pau Bhaji, mashed veggies in sauce over butter buns; House Chat sweet potatoes with yogurt, tamarind and other wonderful items; black dal; matter paneer; greens; rice and garlic naan. No meal could be better than this! All dishes are meant to be shared. Come hungry. read more

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This was our best food experience on our trip to Scotland. Everything was delicious. The staff was very accommodating and offered excellent pairings. read more

After a few visits to London locations, I wanted to see if the Edinburgh location of Dishoom kept up with upbeat atmosphere and high food quality of its sister restaurants. While most restaurants can't replicate quality over multiple locations, Dishoom has done a fairly decent job at growing its brand, with only very subtle differences in cooking/preparation from restaurant to restaurant. The location is ideal in St. Andrew's Square, just off George Street and within walking distance of Waverley Station and Edinburgh Castle. The interiors here are tastefully decorated, and a select few tables have window seats overlooking St. Andrew's Square. We started off with their house chai and mango lassi. The mango lassi wasn't my favorite preparation, being very light on yogurt and mango flavor, but a tad bit better than the one I had at their Kensington location. The house chai was great, and this was the only location where both our waitress and the manager proactively offered complimentary refills of the chai (definitely a nice touch). For food, we went with the pau bhaji and ruby chicken, with basmati rice and a naan. Both were delicious preparations, with the pau bhaji having a nice bit of heat to it without being too spicy (would have been nice to have an extra bun or two as there was plenty of bhaji left over once the buns were finished). The ruby chicken gravy was great, but the chicken itself was a tad bit dry compared to their other locations. They were nice enough to provide a complimentary basmati kheer dessert for a birthday we were celebrating, and it was the most unique preparation of the dessert I've had, with a slightly caramelized top to it. Overall, it was a 4.5/5 star meal, and I'm happy to round up due to the super friendly staff that made it a memorable meal. I'm glad Dishoom is raising the bar for atmosphere and food quality, as other Indian restaurants are upping their game and trying out similar concepts, which is great for those who love a good meal out. read more

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The hype is real. I've only had Indian food one other time and wasn't a fan. This time, I was excited to try somewhere I've already heard from many others that it's really good!! The server was super helpful talking us through the menu, balancing out the meal, and suggesting items. The spices are delicious. The food is cooked well. I can't wait to be back in the UK to come again! read more

Dishoom - Shrimp, garlic naan, pork - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Ate here last night with my family. Nice atmosphere, large bar area in basement. Food was excellent. Chicken tikka roti was fairly spicy so be prepared. We ordered a lot of food. Chai tea was amazing. All the dishes I cannot remember. All were a smash hit. The chocolate pudding dessert with kashmiri ice cream was a small portion but excellent. I never had spicy ice cream before! Service was a little slow, but not painfully so. Definitely try if you're in Edinburgh. read more

food was excellent, great service and a table without a long wait. The views of New Town was nice. Were not asked about heat levels, which was a breath of fresh air; I guess there was an expected heat level to certain foods. Ordered 2 appetizers and 1 main and split the food and it was plenty for the two of us. read more

An absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish! My husband and I recently visited Edinburgh and I read that a visit to Dishoom was a must. We saw that there are no dinner reservations, and I immediately registered this as a "get in line" type of set-up. I was correct - we arrived at the restaurant around 5:45 pm and there was already a line and about a 45 minute wait. But, we were determined and committed to the wait! During our brief outdoor wait, we were served a small glass of sparkling lemonade, which was lovely. The majority of our waiting time was spent in the bar, which is in the sublevel of the restaurant. We were able to order cocktails and enjoy the chic ambiance and music for a while before being buzzed for our table. I tried the Padmini Negroni, it was so unique and cocoa-forward, and I loved the chocolate garnish! Our dinner table was upstairs on the top floor (the main entrance floor being mainly kitchen space), we were able to use an elevator rather than climb multiple floors - I love to see restaurants with accessibility considerations! Our server, Mat, was AWESOME - he was kind and cheery and very helpful in directing us in how much food we should approximate for our meal. We took his recommendations and he was spot-on, especially with the appetizer, the house chaat. It was fantastic, we were ready to lick the bowl clean. We then ordered garlic naan, Keema Pau (lamb and peas with fluffy rolls), chicken biryani, mutton pepper fry (tender and spicy lamb stew), and the broccoli chili salad. All were SO delicious and flavorful, and each dish complimented one another perfectly. We were lured into ordering some sweets post-dinner, and to our surprise we were treated to complimentary dessert thanks to our server gathering that we were celebrating our first year of marriage. We tried the alphonso mango and ice cream seasonal bowl, as well as the chocolate pudding with chili ice cream - both amazing! We left with happy tummies and astonishment at the level of detail and care put into the Dishoom experience. If we ever are lucky enough to visit Edinburgh or the UK again, we will make a point to visit and enjoy the amazing food once more. Thank you to the Dishoom team for such a great night! read more

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Automatic 12.5% gratuity service charge. Ambiance: hipster with the feel of old English saloon. Very cute decor. Service: came on a Wednesday night but the place was packed. Waited 45 minutes for a a table for 2 (we didn't make a reservation). Servers were attentive and didn't not lack in any areas. Food: Naan made in tandoori oven was nice touch but it was too firm for my liking. I prefer it a bit softer. Brocoli stems and snow peas was nicely done and flavor was superb. Greens were perfectly cooked with a nice bite still left and the Salty lime flavor really brought the flavors together well. Okra fries were a bit burnt. Crispy, but burnt. Okra cut too thinly. Adding on the chutney helped mute the burnt flavors. Chicken murgh malai (under "grilled meats") was tender and flavorful, however, it had no sauce. The no sauce lacked the moisture mouth feel so we had to order.. Mattar Paneer: Slightly spicy with a good amount if paneer and sauce, however, the sauce was extremely sweet - a lot sweeter than I expected. However, I'm not familiar with mumbai's cuisine so this could be how this dish is supposed to be made. read more

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Dishoom is the real deal -- the most unique flavors I've ever tasted. First, make a reservation. This place is filled all hours of the day. If you are American and used to eating Indian food there you will be blown away at how different the dishes are here. The vegetable samosas are sweet and spicy, I swear they taste like apple pie in a really good way. The Dishoom house chaat is amazing -- sweet, spicy, sour and fresh. The chicken ruby is one of the best things I've ever eaten -- sweet, savory, almost like a tika in the US but the depth of flavor is unmatched. This is a MUST! The black dal was outstanding and the raita was perfect to even out the heat of the other dishes. If you are anywhere near a Dishoom restaurant it is an absolute must eat!! I can not wait to come back to the UK for more. read more

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Food was flavorful and service was fast.will definitely recommend this place. They couldn't make it spicier which was disappointing but no other complaints with the food read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

1. The decor was amazing! Beautiful attention to detail. 2. Service was impeccable! The staff was friendly and kind, always! 3. Food was amazing! Our favorites were the Ruby chicken, fried okra, broccoli salad, tikka masala, papadums and the chai tea! The chai tea is refillable and refill we did! I was sad they were out of the samosas. 4. The chutneys were all incredibly delicious. The broccoli salad was my personal favorite and I have been making it since I returned home. Buy the cookbook. read more

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