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Delicious! The menu has a nice amount of items to choose from with a fun twist on some traditional names. I ordered garlic naan, chicken chili, black daal! Everything tasted very well made and nicely spiced. My only complaint is the naan was a bit burnt. This order was for carry out and was made fresh! I'd definitely order the black daal again. Can't speak to the service because I did not dine in. The restaurant itself was lovely and felt very inviting.
I ate here solo, just to soak it all in... the aroma of spices, the buzzing energy of families and friends around me, the feeling of being fully present in the room. I ordered the lamb chops and paired them with the chicken biryani, and honestly... chef's kiss. The lamb chops were crispy on the outside, juicy inside, perfectly balanced with a tangy kick. You can taste the care in the marinade and the grill. Two generous chops, finished with a Kashmiri chilli sauce that really delivers. The chicken berry biryani was just as good (fragrant rice, tender chicken, and little pops of sweetness from the cranberries that worked beautifully!). I also had a mango fennel lassi, which was refreshing and light, and a perfect complement to the meal. To end, I took a chance on the chocolate pudding with chili. I was skeptical, but it completely won me over: warm, rich, and the texture was... mMmm so very seductively smooth. It was nothing short of perfection. And not surprisingly, the entire staff were amazing throughout--super kind, super attentive, and very on point about checking in just enough without hovering. I've been to other Dishoom locations, but this one really stands out to me personally. Not too busy, still glam, and just a really lovely place to spend time. A standout meal and experience from start to finish!
THE HYPE IS REAL. With one night left in London and zero Indian food in my system, I had to finally answer the question every Brit kept asking me: "Have you been to Dishoom yet?" On a random Thursday, the wait was an hour but no complaints on my end. My friend and I grabbed seats at the bar and ordered Tamarind Mezcalitas. Did I expect to find an actually great mezcal cocktail in London? Absolutely not. Am I thrilled it happened at an Indian restaurant? Absolutely yes. The vibe aims to evoke 1960s Bombay Iranian cafés. I can't speak to that firsthand, but the closest comparison I can offer is: Bombay meets Bourbon Street. A 1920s Indian speakeasy. Live jazz floated down from the balcony, filling the room with warmth and energy. After conferring with our server, we landed on a few dishes to share: Lamb Chops: Exquisite. Perfectly cooked with a spiced crust and plenty of meat. Makhmali Paneer: A savory marshmallow in the best way possible; charred outside, cloud-soft inside. It genuinely redefined what is possible with paneer for me. Chicken Ruby: Dishoom's take on butter chicken--and hands down the best version I've ever had. I didn't know butter chicken could taste like this. Chocolate Chai: Think Mexican hot chocolate, but less sweet and perfect with food. I didn't plan on ordering one... and ended up having two. I don't know when I'll be back in London, but I do know that when Dishoom opens in NYC, getting a seat will be nearly impossible. And deservedly so.
VEGAN REVIEW Absolutely believe the hype! Amazing vegan English breakfast with an Indian/Iranian cafe twist. Great unlimited oat milk chai. Lovely ambiance. Servers work as a team, you won't be neglected even when it's really busy. Went to multiple locations & it was consistently delicious!
This place was super yummy! The line went outside for quite some time as it's a super popular place but they managed to seat 2 of us at a 6 people table for an hour or so before another group comes in so I was extremely grateful! We only waited around 20 minutes which was great on their end because they are super great and attentive with seating walk ins. Super chic and glamorous I felt like I transported into luxury. We ordered a few things from the fish appetizer (amritsari), side of greens, the special biryani and the ruby chicken curry! I also had a very yummy old fashioned. I thought the amritsari was really yummy but it gave my friend the runs for the bathroom cause it's quite spicy. The side of greens were definitely needed as a long day of London travel didn't really consist of much greens. The chef special biryani wow'd us in term of how large it was I definitely would say bring an entire family to share as it was quite salty and filled with carbs so I would say I had regrets of ordering side of rice. The ruby chicken curry was my favorite and it definitely tasted amazing with that side of rice. I can't wait to come back again and try other things on the menu!
I was seriously craving Indian food and my husband found Dishoom. We were too late for a reservation, so we decided to try our luck walking in and wow, the line was out the door! But don't worry they've got a system down. You get a buzzer and can wait at the bar, where we grabbed drinks and apps while vibing in the dim, vintage, speakeasy-style interior. The wait was about 25 minutes, which flew by with the lively atmosphere. When we sat down, we ordered: * Lamb Shank Biryani * Chicken Ruby * House Black Daal * Cheese Naan The biryani came with a flaky roti crust, and our waitress even offered to peel it back for my video . The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and every bite had meat no skimping here! The black daal was creamy, savory perfection, and paired well with everything on the table. And the Chicken Ruby? A rich, flavorful curry that had my husband talking about taking a bowl of the sauce home. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. We'll definitely be back next time we are in London. Bonus: for every meal ordered, Dishoom donates a meal to a child in need. Love when great food supports a great cause
We knew we wanted to eat here when we were in London, so fortunately we reserved. We got our table right away even though there was a queue. The service was fantastic which is a feat itself when you think of how busy it is. A well oiled machine. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Ruby Chicken, Grilled Greens and Tandoori Chaat. All were amazing. We loved our experience here. Would come again and highly recommend
Went here based on YouTube travel videos. Also, made a reservation ahead of time because of its popularity. If you like spicy food, this is the place for you. We've had spicy food in Southern California, but in comparison to how it was here, what we had before was toned down. There's no holding back at this restaurant. I wondered why the portions seemed small and just contributed it to European culture until I realized the food is so spicy that we could only eat so much in one sitting. The servers were friendly enough, although I wish they had left the pitcher of water on our table instead of us waiting for them to refill our cups. Better yet, milk might have been better. As for the restaurant itself, it's a mix of retro and modern. The bathrooms were really retro, like the toilets had the pull chain and the sink had the 2 different faucets for hot and cold. It's a nice restaurant, just know that eating the food here is like being on an episode of "Hot Ones".
Whenever we are in the area, my friends and I frequent this place pretty often. This time I switched it up and decided to try the lamb chops and okra fries. To my surprise, it was perfect. I ordered a side of rice but honestly the lamb is so well seasoned you don't even need the rice. As for the fries, it was my first time trying along with my friends. They're very picky eaters but tried to be open minded. When I say all our faces changed after trying it. We ended up with three bowls because no one wanted to share. I know many have their own idea of okra but I promise you it's worth a try. A small reminder as well, while they tend to seat pretty quickly, it'll save you the headache to make reservations ahead especially if you're like us and had a party of 5-6 ppl.
Was able to make a reservation here earlier in the day for dinner. Dishoom is one of the most popular Indian restaurants in London. This one is located in Kensington. First off, the staff are so genuinely friendly and helpful. We arrived early and were quickly seated. For our party of 3, we ordered the Nalli Nihari Biryani: a rice, lamb, and lots of spices covered by a puff pastry. My description doesn't do this dish justice as it was so flavorful. I don't like lamb, as it usually has some gamey taste. There was none of that here. It was tender and so flavorful. We also ordered Tandoori Chaat, which had pineapple and sweet potatos. So many flavors and it all went well together. The chicken tikka was good and came out as expected. The chicken ruby was fantastic, and had so much flavor, with just a bit of spicy kick. We thought there was going to be so much leftover, but between the three of us, we almost polished off everything. This easily was the best Indian food that I have had.
TikTok did not steer me wrong. My dad and I came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch - without a reservation - and they were able to promptly seat us - but just asked for the table back at a certain time, which was no problem for us. Their menu is meant to be shared - and share we did! I started with their watermelon sharbart - like watermelon juice and soda water - very light and refreshing. Then, we shared lamb samosas, the dishoom chaat, the chef's special, and a chicken roti wrap. Honestly, we didn't even touch the roti wrap and took it home because we were so stuffed after everything else. The samosas were hot, fragrant and delish. The chaat was exceptional - sweet, spicy, tangy - but also warm and cold; it was a sensory experience. The chef's special was lamb with rice and chicken liver, served in this flaky dough and...it was just so good. The whole meal was amazing. And service was fantastic as well; he took time to explain the menu, gave his recommendations, and was great at making sure we always had chilled tap water (a novelty in London). While we were stuffed and didn't try it, dessert looked amazing. I did take a chocolate chai to go and...YUM. It was decadent and the perfect sweet treat to end the dining experience.
Another day of being disappointed by another Dishoom branch. I really do not understand the hype at all. It's intensely fine and the vibe is nice and the service is good but the food is so aggressively mediocre I just can't fathom why this place has the reputation it does. I've tried all of the hits on the menu at other locations (black daal is good, chicken ruby is good, okra fries are good, broccoli salad is as good as a broccoli salad can get) so tonight I opted for something else and got the pau bhaji. As with everything else I've had at Dishoom, it was good, and adequately priced. Would I order it again? No. Would I recommend it? Not really. The best thing I've had at a Dishoom branch to date is an espresso martini which is a bizarre thing to say about a chain of popular Indian restaurants but for me it's the truth. Service really is good though and they have a smooth system. You can get out for under £20 a person easily if you aren't drinking.
2 years ago
I've been going to Dishoom since 2011 making it a necessary stop on all my trips to London. Breakfast, lunch or dinner- this place does everything right. Theres enough to choose from whether you're in the mood for light snacks or complete meals. The menu changes from time to time. On this visit I had the Spicy Lamb Chops and Ruby Chicken (which is like a version of butter chicken.). Flavors are amazing, the meat is tender and its apparent they've taken time to marinate with quality spices. The prices are very reasonable given the quality of ingredients and atmosphere of the restaurant. My advice- skip the dodgy £6 curry joints and pay a little more for the quality and experience at Dishoom. read more
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FUN AMBIENCE & GREAT FOOD! My girlfriends and I walked in at 10:30 and had a great time enjoying some of their savory dishes. We had chili cheese toast, garlic cheese toast, samosas, chole, fried okra (amazing) and more!!! We loved the food and I can't wait to bring my family!! read more
8 years ago
Best Indian food in London! I received several recommendations from friends and Dishoom did not disappoint! They are handicap accessible and have excellent customer service. The restaurant was packed! I highly recommend the full size Chef's Kensington Special. The mutton is so tender. The chickpea salad is unlike any salad I've ever had. Out of paratha, roti and naan, the paratha was my favorite. It was difficult picking dessert because all of the options sound delicious. The kala Khatta ice was interesting because it was salty. The kulfi, aka popsicles are yummy. I'm so happy this was my last meal in London. read more
3 years ago
OK. I heard about Dishoom from people at work and online and was a must-try during my 3-day visit in London. The good part is a) you can make reservations and b) they have multiple locations. Unfortunately I didn't make reservations. I came at around 2pm for a super late lunch and had to wait about 30 minutes to get seated. The good part is you can wait at their bar area so it isn't that bad. The place itself presents well - the interior decor gives a feel of an old music hall. We were seated and everything on the menu looked excellent. We got the recommended ones, as well as an order of the roti and the garlic naan. Spicy lamb: The flavor is great but the serving itself is small (we ordered only 1 - should have gotten more) Black Daal: apparently this is the most popular dish here. I am usually a meat person but this was really good as well. Ruby Chicken: it's a bit sweet but so flavorful and the chicken is really juicy. Chef's Special: Each Dishoom has it's own special and the Kensington one is Mutton. It may be a bit hot for some people, but I think it had the perfect amount of heat without robbing the dish of its flavor. Although for 2 people we spent about 50, it really is one of the best Indian places I have eaten in my life. read more
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Love it. Great atmosphere and great service. Loved the Prawn Koliwada, the Daal, the spicy Lambchop and the special Biryani. The food comes quick so if you want a leisurely meal I would ask them to space it out more. read more
4 years ago
This was probably the best meal on our trip. I wish I had found it sooner as we also had our last meal here. And it was breakfast. I wish we could've tried their lunch. But the breakfast was also great. We tried to make a reservation online the morning of but it was closed out so plan ahead. We also got their early and was standing in the waiting area before we noticed that there was a sign on the door that said they were closed for a couple hours in the morning for inventory or something. Haha, silly us. They probably should've locked the door. Came back when they opened and was promptly seated. Not too busy but it was a weekday also. Our waiter was very friendly and polite and helpful. Anyways we got the bacon naan roll, Kejriwal, and a side of sausage. The Kejrlwal was recommended to us by the waiter. It's basically two fried eggs over chili cheese toast. And I liked it. The eggs were perfectly cooked - exactly how I liked it. It was more like what I would call over medium as the yolks were slightly runny but mostly cooked. The chili cheese toast was chili peppers and cheese (vs what the American's call bean and beef chili). I really like the bacon naan roll. I think the best part is the chili tomato jam. The bacon was also really good. The naan tasted freshly baked. And just the combination of all the ingredients is great. The sausage was alright. We also got a coffee a tea. The tea game it it's own pot with loose tea leaves. Very cute. Also it was very affordable - you could get away with a meal for less than 10 pounds per person. read more
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Really love Dishoom. Excellent vegetarian dishes (and meat dishes too) bursting with favor. Very cool retro vibe atmosphere with friendly servers. Always a wait here. Very popular. Will visit again! read more
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This place is great for upscale Indian dining. They have amazing flavors, and traditional dishes. It was a great experience, from the wait time, to the service, to food. I couldn't have been more excited to be able to try this place! Dishoom is a must!!! And no reservations necessary, they are great with walk ins. read more
When we booked our trip to London I asked all my friends and family who had previously been for recommendations and one thread was consistent among everyone...we MUST go to Dishoom. As such I made it my life's mission on our vacation to eat here. After two failed attempts due to the throngs of people also looking to experience the hype we finally made our way in on a Wednesday at 3 PM for a midday meal. We were warmly greeted by the hostess while we waited a short 15 minutes before we were seated in the dining hall. I will say the decor is really unique and feels like a genuine attempt to recreate the Irani cafes of the last century. The tables turnover quick, but the staff make an earnest effort to clean quickly and efficiently. While we decided to pass on libations due to a later engagement, they looked to be expertly prepared. Based on my research we decided to order the popular fares - chai, veggie samosas, okra fries, cheese naan, garlic naan, chicken ruby, and the infamous black daal. The food came out quick and piping hot. The chai is by far the best I have ever had, but admittedly the serving size was decently minute for 2.90 pounds. That being said I savored every sip. Next up were the veggie samosas, which were crisped to a perfection with a very enjoyable blend of seasoned pea and potato filling and paired very well with the house sauces. The accompanying okra fries were unreal. So perfectly tasty and the blend of seasoning was out of this world. My only regret is that there wasn't more. In terms of the naans they were super soft and had perfect structure. The garlic naan had enough garlic to be present and pleasant, but not overpowering. In comparison the cheddar naan had subtle hints of cheese, but perhaps could have had a bit more presence. Both of us thoroughly savored the chicken ruby and the description on the menu was an exact match - tender chicken bathed in a silky curry with a perfect blend of spice and flavor. The only crime is that the there were only four small chicken pieces. Lastly, the black daal truly lived up to the notoriety with a perfect consistently that was thick enough for dipping, but not pasty. The cacophony of flavors was truly sensual! All in all I loved this trendy place and for the fact that the owners stand by the quality of their ingredients and authenticity of their institution as a homage to cafes past. Many of their dishes are truly standouts. I only wish the portions were a tad more generous for the price and to have felt like we had a tad more table space as we were very much piled in with other patrons. Should I ever be able to return to London they will be on my itinerary again! read more
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Dishoom is always always always on my list of places to eat when visiting London. Today like all of the other visits I have made to Dishoom did not disappoint. Since I was dining alone I opted to the Chicken Ruby, Garlic Nann Bread, Basmati Rice and the Butter Buttah - Chicken Ruby and Butter Buttah photo attached. The Chicken Ruby was flavorful and an excellent choice. The Butter Buttah was perfectly cooked and a spicy treat to accompany the curry. I typically have the house Dahl and May have to go back before my trip is over to satisfy the craving. Lauren was my server today and she was impeccable she lead me in all the right directions and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. I can not recommend Dishoom enough - I recommend making a reservations as wait times can be intense. Go check it out! read more
I'm usually not a fan of Indian food but this was hands down one of my favorite if not my favorite meals I had while in London. We came in around 7pm on a Friday (no reservations). We waited at the bar for about 30-40 minutes (we were told it would be about an hour) and were seated. Our waitress was awesome, she went through the menu with us circling her favorites and telling me which ones to avoid as I told her I didn't want anything too spicy. We ordered lamb samosas, pineapple panerer, paneer wrapped in roti, ruby chicken and dal. Oh my god, this was all so good. The ruby chicken was slightly spicy and so delicious, wish I could have some right now! Drinks were great too, I had a balini and my husband had their dishoom beer. Not too pricy either. Also they have a live jazz band playing, which is such a cool touch! Loved this place so much, definitely worth the hype and wait! read more
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