Atmosphere is wonderful art deco old world and the food is delicious. Its a noisy, jolly place. Service is friendly and fast. You may wait for a table. Worth it!! read more

Wow, it's as if Indian and Iranian food got married and had a child together. That child would be Dishoom! Enough love from its Indian side to have traditional cuisine like samosas, naan, dosas etc. With just enough education from its Iranian side to bring a new twist to biryani, dahl, kebabs and flatbread. -Loved the chicken biryani and was shocked by it cooked with cranberries, but it added a nice flavor. -Loved the lentil dahl. Very flavorful, compliments every other meat dish on the menu and is a great vegetarian option. -Loved both the vegetable and lamb samosas. But if I had to pick one, go with the vegetables. Little bit more tasty spices and has an undertone kick to it. FYI step your ordering game up and don't be plain. Order the garlic or cheese naan. It's worth it! The same goes for chai tea. Get the chocolate or Baileys or cognac version. Also great cocktails both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Last but not least, shoutout to the service! Very friendly staff, food comes pipping hot & promptly and I liked how our server was always coming by to check-in. read more

Fantastic food, service and ambience! They asked what we were celebrating and surprised us at the end with a dessert for our anniversary. Nice touch. read more

Tried this Indian Parsi food twice while in London. First time we went for breakfast and had the perfectly fried organic eggs on chili toast and sausage and egg naan roll. Very yummy. So good we had to go back for dinner the next night. We had the house chaat, chicken biryani, veggie samosas, garlic naan and the yogurt sauce. Chicken biryani was amazing. One of the best ones that I have ever had so was the yogurt sauce. Not sure I would order the samosa again, it was rather average. read more

we made reservations way in advance which i highly recommend. we tried a LOT of different dishes. overall i wasnt overly impressed. food was kinda eh. the service was really good though and i liked the concept/atmosphere so 4/5 stars. things i would get again: cheese naan, raspberry soda, and pau bhaji. things i dont recommend: nimbu soda, broccoli salad, black daal. read more

Dishoom - spicy lamb chops - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

I've been here twice on two separate business trips and now it's difficult to imagine eating Indian food anywhere outside of the UK and enjoying it. Dishoom has made me a fan of Indian food and this location in Kensington is top notch! It's large, it feels like I'm in a 1930's late night club, and the food. Oh the FOOD! The first time I visited I was dining alone which is never fun for me, but still enjoyed an amazing meal of chicken ruby and cheese naan. (!!!). Then, the second time I had my co-worker/amazing travel partner along and we had so much good food, but honestly, the black daal... WOW. I ate way more than my share and I keep thinking about that dish! Heavenly. Both times the service was great and it'd be hard for me to imagine a table that isn't in a good location. It'd be amazing if they had a bar that let you watch how the cooks make all this food. What I will say is that I had to wait for a table both times I came. The first time for well over an hour and the second time for about 40 minutes or so. You can sit at the bar and drink which is great. So hoping to get back to London and will certainly make this another stop. (or whichever one I'm closest to!) read more

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We were traveling through London for a couple of days and came here to eat on our last night in town. From the classic Bollywood music to the unique drinks and the delicious food, it was such a cool experience! Every item we ordered was delicious but I especially loved the lamb chops, and I don't typically like the taste of lamb. They were that good! read more

Came here after seeing a documentary on YouTube and this place did not disappoint!! Love the drinks and the food! Everything was so good that we forgot to take pictures! Brought us back to Mumbai's Parsi cafes loved it! read more

Dishoom - Bombay breakfast - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

What an amazing lunch! It took me back home. Loved the experience, the decor and the service. The dal makhani and the roomali roti were just too good! The chai is bottomless, so don't hesitate to ask for refills. read more

Dishoom - Dal makhni, paneer, chai, chaat and roomalo roti - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

Visiting from Arizona and had a wonderful meal. Everyone was so nice and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend if you are in the area. read more

First I must admit, I was not a fan of Indian food before this. I haven't found a place in NYC that wow'ed me. But I decided to try it in London because the Indian food scene there was pretty well known & was beyond impressed - happy to say that I'm a BIG fan now. The waiter recommended the House Chai to pair with our meal, which I enjoyed a lot (I kept asking for it)! He was also very attentive given I wasn't that familiar with Indian food so I didn't know what to order. Nice service, awesome food, lovely ambiance! Bowl of Greens: Literally got this because I needed a veggie (& fiber is always good). It had spinach & snow peas - tasted fresh! Masala Prawns I'm all for prawns! Although these were a bit small, each bite was crunchy & beautifully seasoned! Garlic Naan with Coriander Sprinkle The naan alone was ohmygod. Definitely did multiple orders because it tasted & smelled SO good. They also give you some house-made sauces on the side - each one very unique, very tasty! Chicken Ruby My FAV to eat with the garlic naan! I feel like I've been looking for this dish my entire life without knowing it, & when I finally found it I was just amazed. I think I couldn't ordered another one. House Black Daal Dark & earthy, felt like Dishoom put some secret sauce in there & brought me to heaven. Dipping the garlic naan into the deep flavor was literally wow. Chef's Kensington Special When there's a dish that's named after the restaurant's location and has the word "Chef" & "Special" in it, kindaaaa makes it easier for me to order it. No regrets. I knew Indian food was always pumped with many spices, but I didn't know it was that many. Having mutton marinated in red chili, ginger, garlic, black peppercorn, curry leaves, lime....seriously blew me away. read more

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We like both this location and the Covent Garden location. The food comes out hot and delicious. read more

Dishoom - Our view. - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

The meal was very tasty, but we didn't enjoy the service. They were trying to push all the time extra food and drinks, clearly with the aim of making more profit. It seems as though the servers were more focused on upselling than truly ensuring if the customer was having a pleasant experience. I ordered a beer, and 5 minutes later they were asking me if I desired another one, while my glass was almost full still. Also asking every 3/4 minutes if we needed more rice or bread... That's the type of experience you'll encounter. read more

Very very good. The wait was an hour long but it was worth it. Everything we had was good and the prices are not bad. The service was excellent and our waitress Ailsa even offered us a hot chai on the house. She was very sweet and suggest awesome food items to order. What we ordered: House chaat (The best dish out of the group- must order again) Garlic naan- this one was ok. Not much flavor Corn on the cob- this one was ok too. Just corn on the cob Chili broccoli salad ( second best dish- would order again) Black daal- it tasted like bean dip so nothing amazing but still good. Chicken ruby very good! Steamed basmati rice- good with sauces Overall: The total came to 64 pounds for all the dishes listed. There were two of us so we had plenty of leftovers. Definitely go to this restaurant if you are in London. read more

Best fuckin Food I had in a long time. The employees are the best, drinks the best, food the best did I say the employees are the best. For real if you ain't from here please go. You won't regret it. Really it's bomb. Go go go go!!!! read more

Stopped into Dishoon (Kensington) for light breakfast since it's nearby the hotel I was at. Yelp doesn't seem to be a much of a thing outside of North America, so I used TripAdvisor to find this place. I only looked at the breakfast menu. I remember the waitress explaining that they use a main menu for later in the day because the breakfast menu is not halal. No biggie. I just wanted to order chicken tikka masala because apparently it's the national dish of Great Britain. The food here was delicious. I had the Keema Per Eedu. Has a nice spicy curry flavor and goes nicely over the homemade made. The restaurant inside it really nice and upscale, and the service is also pretty good. Would like to return someday. read more

Dishoom - Akuri... three scrambled eggs with buns - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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It was unassumingly quiet outside this beautiful Dishoom location on a Sunday night. Once inside, the lovely host informed us of the hour wait time- yowza!! We ended up only waiting maybe 40 minutes, and it was well worth it. While the food is VASTLY overpriced for how small the portions are, everything we ate was delicious! The Chicken Ruby was flavorful and something I'd definitely order again. It was advertised as being spicy, but the dish was very mild. I ordered garlic naan as a side and it was ... garlic naan! Hard to mess that up. The Gulab Jamun was sooo yummy- some of the best I've ever had. A small portion for the price point however. The atmosphere at this location is super cozy and chill. The main dining room is beautiful and they burn a wonderful smelling incense in the building which I really enjoyed. Great experience overall! read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby with a side of Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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From start to finish the service was incredible. An hour wait never felt so short. The cocktails were fun and inventive and the ambience was next to none. The food speaks for itself. While you walk up the street, the aromas of cumin, curries, and fresh naan would make any wait worth it. Can't wait to visit London again and when I do, Dishoom will be the first place I go. read more

Service was wonderful and staff were all so friendly! We came here for breakfast and the food was delicious and very filling, I highly the Bun Maska Chai and the Bacon + Egg Naan. It had a very warm, jazzy atmosphere and I definitely recommend coming here. read more

This is a popular tourist stop for NRIs, fun to go to at least once in the city. The Koliwada Shrimp and Sheekh Kabob were excellent, other food was alright. We loved the Art Deco ambiance and story behind Dishoom, but the bustling scene they created was a bit too loud for conversation. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

Went here a few days after eating at the Covent Garden location. We were seated here right away as opposed to the hour wait get in at Covent Garden. (Arrived both here and Covent Garden around 5pm) Food was delicious and the service was great! The ambiance here is really nice. Ordered the Khala Katta Gola Ice for dessert, which reminded me of tamarind. read more

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You don't come to London and not chow down on some Indian. I am super picky about Indian though because my best friend spoils me with all my favorite dishes homemade. Thus, I knew my Indian choice needed to be something a bit non traditional if it was going to impress me. Enter, The Big Bombay at Dishoom. Picture an English breakfast with a much better Indian twist. I am loving how they colonized this traditional English breakfast with akuri (spicy scrambled eggs), char-striped smoked streaky bacon, peppery Shropshire pork bangers, masala baked beans, grilled tomato and mushroom, and buttered pau buns. I paired it with a traditional house chai because how could I not?! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

I first discovered Dishoom two years ago when I had an amazing lunch at the Dishoom in Covent Garden. Naturally, when I visited London for the weekend, I had to go back. This time, I went with four friends and we decided to try our luck at the Kensington location. Man are we glad we did: it was amazing!!! First piece of amazingness: the minimal wait (as compared to the inevitably long wait at the Covent Garden location). We went around 6 PM on Thursday and there was almost no wait! We just got a couple drinks and sat at a nice table near the bar. The nuts mix that they brought out with the drinks were amazing! Second piece of amazingness: the savory food!!! Just like the Covent Garden location, the food here does not disappoint. We feasted on my favorites: the juicy Chicken Ruby and the Bowl of Greens. We also had Dishoom's famous Black House Daal, which I enjoyed more than I did last time! And we got an amazing paneer dish. All on the side of the most incredible Cheese Naan. How do they get the cheese so perfectly melted and so delicious without making it overwhelming? I have no idea, but I love it! Third piece of amazingness: the sweet stuff!!! I had my favorite Rose & Cardamom Lassi, which was perfect for making sure my mouth wasn't on fire. Also, I had room this time for dessert (or so I foolishly thought) and had the the Pistachio Kulfi. Yum!! Great pistachio ice cream flavor but in popsicle form. Yum yum yum! Last but certainly not least piece of amazingness: the staff and vibes! It's got this old school decor with live musicians!!! They were so talented! And the staff here was super friendly. You won't feel rushed at all. Also, lots of large tables, which is perfect since you'll want a group to order all of the dishes with. So glad to have returned to Dishoom and so happy to have tried the Kensington location!!! Can't wait to come back on my next London trip! read more

Nice food & price acceptable Good service looking to come back again.......... ................... Continue read more

I'm so glad I made a visit to Dishoom during my London trip. Got a table without any wait on a Friday afternoon in the summer. Loved the rustic decor of the restaurant. Food: ordered the chicken ruby, roomali roti and the lamb boti kebab. Mouth licking food. I really hope to come back again to enjoy this gem. I so wish they open Dishoom in US. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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The food was so good. It was worth the 1.5 hrs wait. The ambiance was cozy and the service was so great. This is the first time we try it and hope we will have more chance to visit London to stop by again. read more

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Food, service, & ambiance were awesome. It was very busy but we were able to walk in, without reservations, & seated in about 1/2 hour.

Yum! Go here immediately if you want delicious food. I got here at 6 and it was a 45 minute wait for two. I went to the bar and the very nice bartender made a very tasty Edwina's Affair. It's a rose and gin drink. I tried this cocktail at the other location a year or two ago and have been dreaming about it since. My friend got the viceroy old fashioned and the flavors in it were blended very nicely. For dinner we stuffed ourselves. I got the chicken ruby with garlic naan and the pau bhaji to share. My friend got the chicken tikka, the chef's special mutton, and the cheese naan. Everything was really very tasty. Our server was also very helpful with suggestions when my friend was trying to pick a dish - they settled on the tikka as my friend wanted a dish that wasn't saucy. We also had a couple of the Dishoom IPAs - they were delicious - a bit citrusy but still hoppy. The whole evening was great and, given all the food and drinks, not terribly expensive. I can't wait to go back. read more

Dishoom - The chicken ruby with garlic naan. So delicious, with just the right amount of spice! - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

I had the most amazing Okras here! the spice was just right. the restaurant is nicely decorated. the ambient and service was great. with that said, I will not recommend this restaurant to vegans. I was pretty excited that they have vegan menu. but after reviewing the menu, I realized, there wasn't much on vegan menu and the selections are pretty dull. We ordered Okras, bowl of green, and Chole Pori. I went with Chole Pori as I thought it was a safe choice. Indian restaurant can't mess up Chole right?. man, was I wrong! It was the worst Chole I ever paid for. In summary, I will not go back to this place to eat. Maybe for happy hours getting drinks and my favorite Okras. read more

Dishoom - Chole poori and okras - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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Beautiful interior and great service - and lots of vegetarian options. Got the Pau Bhaji, Okra Fries, Black Daal, and Garlic Naan. 10/10 recommend Pau Bhaji and Okra Fries with the chutney options! Flavors were absolutely incredible The Black Daal and Garlic Naan were very tasty, but nothing unique or amazing in my honest opinion (I am South Asian/Indian by descent - this might be driving my feelings here). No regrets in ordering, but would get something more unique next time! read more

Dishoom - Okra Fries - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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Great food, service, art deco style, and cocktails. No outdoor seating or atrium feel at this location.

Very unique Indian food experience. The food is unique and the restaurant has a great atmosphere with much "retro throwback".

Ambiance and service is just outstanding here! The food is great, but I think with all the hype, I expected better. They're definitely trying some interesting things so either way, if you're in town, it's worth the visit! If you're strictly looking for the best flavor in the city, I think there are a few places that are better. But don't let that deter you! Everyone deserves a little Dishoom (named after the sound effect of a punch in old Bollywood movies) in their lives! read more

OK, OK, the hype is real. After hearing about it from friends, finally gave Dishoom a try on my second trip to London, and it was fantastic! Located in a small alley off the busy Kensington High St with all the shops, the place has a cool art deco exterior. Even during the mid day time, there was still a 20 min wait for a party of 2 to be seated. Call to reserve ahead if you're going at lunch or dinner times. There's a waiting area to get drinks if you go up the stairs, or you can opt to chill outside as well, while looking over their pretty extensive menu. We wanted to try a little of everything: garlic naan, roti, lamb biryani, Dishoom slaw, and Ruby Chicken. The chicken didn't come with steamed rice, so I'm glad we already had the biryani. Literally all of it was great. The biryani wasn't overly spicy. All the meats were tender and bursting with flavor. Ruby chicken is probably more in line with what Americans think when they want to order Chicken Tikka Masala. The bhang lassi was also a refreshing and unique drink. I wouldn't say that serving portions are large, but they will definitely leave you feeling full. Despite the nearly full restaurant, our server was still attentive and timely. Yes, it's not going to be the cheapest meal, esp if you get as many things as we did. But it's worth it to have some of the best Indian I've ever had! read more

Dishoom - Bhang Lassi - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

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TL;DR: Tasty with hits / misses, great ambiance + service, but pricey. Dishoom was the main Indian restaurant that folks recommended I try while in London. Overall, I was happy with the experience, especially with the amazing old timey atmosphere, live jazz music, and some really nice dishes. I just spent more than I wanted to (~GBP 70 OR USD100 / pp with drinks). Food: Some dishes with some really nice, deep flavors with some misses. -Vada Pau: Really tasty bun + delicious sauces! -Okra fries: Thin, crispy, + also delicious! -Masala prawns: Flavorful + plump. -Chicken ruby: Really deep, complex flavors - one of their better dishes -House black daal: Rich + deep flavors - also one of their better ones. -Breads: I was ecstatic to see that they had both roomali roti + puri, especially since I've never seen roomali roti outside of India. The puri was tasty (deep fried, flaky, yum) but the roomali roti wasn't as tasty as I'd hoped (can probably skip unless you want the novelty). -Cocktails: Fun, elegantly prepared (the old fashioned comes in a little bottle that you pour over a block of ice). Tasty but pretty pricey @ ~GBP 15 each. Ambiance: Really nice, elegant 20s / 30s feel with high ceilings. The jazz trio in on the upper level was a very nice touch! Service: Attentive, professional, + friendly. Might go again to try some of the better dishes, but only if I'm prepared to spend a lot more than an avg meal. read more

Fun atmosphere, good service, nice variety of Indian food. Food was good enough. We had a group of five and feel like we had a decent amount of food for what we paid read more

Amazing food... visiting from San Diego. I'm also Persian... it was wonderful and the menu was impressive. I'll be back

Fantastic food and great ambience. Only downside is you have to wait for an hour or more if you walk-in. If you book in advance you have to maintain some timelines. read more

A decent Indian restaurant with a weird theme: 1920/30's Art Deco/Persian cafe. The incense here was a bit much for a food place, but at least the theme was consistent throughout the whole place. This is a very popular place. Long waits seemingly every night. We drank at the bar while waiting for our table. Drinks made here were pretty solid with a line of bartenders banging out drinks. The table service here is pretty meh. I watched our server this night trying really hard not to work. The food was pretty good. Notable favorites were the Marsala shrimp, the minced lamb and roll starter and the black daal, the daal being far and away the best thing we had. The tikka paneer was really lacking flavor and not great. The biryanis rice was okay. Some decent food to be had here but a few clunkers. I probably wouldn't rush to come back especially because of the huge wait times. Oh, I should mention there were tons of Americans eating here so maybe this place is not for locals??? read more

Very good food. The Ambiance had a unique big city India feel. Did have to wait a while to get in but all worked out. Would make a reservation for party larger then 4. read more