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Dishoom

4.5 (3k reviews)
PriceyIndian
Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Tina K.

The best food and vibes. We waited about an hour and a half without reservation, but it was worth it. The staff were great at every touchpoint, the cocktails were delish, and the food was great. They had most of the classics you'd expect, with a bit of a modern twist. Medium spicy, with excellent flavor. The biryani and fresh made naan/roti were amazing.

Holi special, my favorite
Drew H.

YES!!! This is worth the hype. I'm from the states and tried to get in a year prior. The line was too long. Came back this year and we were able to get in. The chai while you wait is to die for. I still think about it. Food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing. They were so helpful with allergies and ensuring we could eat everything we ordered. The restaurant is huge and has a cool vibe. We will be back!

Inside the front door
Amanda P.

Oh. My. Gosh! I was recommended this restaurant and I cannot thank them enough. After walking around the rainy streets of London for 11 hours I wanted some amazing comfort food and this is exactly what we got. Much like other places in London walking in you have no idea how far this place actually stretches. The restaurant is HUGE. We were seated right away on a Friday night and worried it would take a while to get food. It took us longer to decide what to order than to receive our food. The service was quick and every single dish was phenomenal. We decided to start with the samosas served with the most delicious sauce. You only get 3 so 1-1/2 each it was, yum! For entree we decided to split the super popular chicken ruby, a side of rice and the garlic naan. There was definitely some spice to the chicken but amazingly delicious. Out of our 10 days travels through Paris and London this was our absolute favorite meal. We didn't have a refrigerator in our hotel but opted to take our leftovers anyway because it was too good to leave behind. I cannot recommend enough giving this place a try!

Lisa N.

Wow- the crowd and lines do not lie. This restaurant was incredible!!!! While traveling thru London, we stumbled upon a lengthy line, thinking it was some sorta night club. Nope- it's Dishoom- this delish India restaurant. We came back the next morning for lunch and were really pleased.

Kejriwal
Crystal C.

Came here on a Sunday morning around 10am, mainly because it was one of the few places open for breakfast. We had originally wanted to try Dishoom for dinner another time, but since they were open early, we decided to stop by for breakfast instead. This review is strictly based on the breakfast experience. Dinner may very well be better. The breakfast overall was a bit underwhelming and didn't really deliver much in terms of Indian flavor. The highlight was the chai tea, which was nicely done with a subtle hint of spice that was comforting and well balanced. We ordered the bacon naan roll since the server mentioned the naan roll is a signature item. Unfortunately, the naan wasn't warm and was quite soggy, and the bacon wasn't crispy, which made the whole thing lack texture and flavor. It just didn't come together well. We also tried the Kejriwal, which is essentially a cheesy toast topped with egg. This was better than the naan roll, but still fairly mild and nothing particularly memorable flavor-wise. On the plus side, the space is large with plenty of seating, and it was pretty busy when we were there, which says a lot about its popularity. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Overall, not a bad stop if you're looking for a place open for breakfast on a Sunday, but based on this visit, the food didn't quite live up to expectations. I'd be open to coming back to try dinner, as I've heard that's where they really shine.

Elly P.

Amazing Indian Food with good service Food: - Ruby red curry was the standout dish and the most flavorful Service: - Although there is a long line, this restaurant tries to keep the wait as enjoyable as possible - While in line, we received various drinks including chai, and fruity drinks

Sheetal K.

Krishna the server/host was wonderful! We really enjoyed every single dish that we had and loved that there was a kids menu as well! Our family really enjoyed the Pau Bajji, samosas, dishoom chaat, matter paneer, roti, vegetarian biryani and the drinks! We really enjoyed everything and will fly back from the US to come back! Absolutely a great experience and way to end our vacation on a high note! Also was surprised with the Kheer dessert for my bday! It's a special touch and really was just memorable.

Martina S.

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and buzzing without feeling overwhelming. The food is exceptional. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The curries were rich and perfectly spiced, the naan was fresh and fluffy, and the small plates were ideal for sharing. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail in each dish. The service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable--our server was happy to offer recommendations and made the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Despite how popular Dishoom is, everything felt smooth and unhurried. Overall, Dishoom lives up to the hype. It's the kind of place you'd happily return to again and again, whether for a casual meal or a special night out. Highly recommend.

Chicken Ruby, Chicken Chicken Berry Britannia, Okra Fries, Garlic Naan
Nathalie F.

Did you even go to London if you didn't try Dishoom? The food is consistently high quality, and the flavors are incredible. The chicken ruby (their signature dish) is a must. Pair it with their garlic naan! The okra fries are also a yummy side, and the unlimited chai is plus. Highly recommend making a reservation as it's always busy and usually a long line. The restaurant layout has a classic, old-school Bombay vibe, and the service was really attentive. They also surprised us with a Chocolate Lava Cake at the end because we were celebrating a birthday. For the quality and experience, the prices are super reasonable. Dishoom truly lives up to the hype.

Jieun L.

Ambiance: this place was in a cute neighborhood. the restaurant was busy & quite larger than expected. it was more of a casual atmosphere Service: our server was nice & quick. she was informative of the menu (it had a lot of items on there). Food: everything we ordered here was so good except the lamb kabobs. not that it was bad but not to our liking. out of everything we ordered, the chicken ruby was the stand out - so delicious!!

Brian M.

As you know, I enjoy a good Indian restaurant and dishoom was it. Great place in the heart of London if you're looking for a good Indian restaurant. We usually and did order the garlic naan. We also ordered a chicken tikka masala and some other curries. The chicken tikka had a bit of a kick. The garlic naan was great. Had lot of garlic flavors. Nicely cooked. Service was great. The waiter checked on us a few times. Made some food recommendations and the wait time for food was not that long. The place itself was as big and well decorated as. It had a modern vibe, but still hones in on some Indian decorations. Loved the place and would come back again.

Okra Fries
Marita S.

A TRUE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP, Dishoom lived up to the hype! The service was fantastic and they have an excellent mocktail menu. Everything we ordered was incredible, especially the chocolate dessert that we substituted for coconut ice cream to compliment.

Judy M.

We came for their breakfast. Their breakfast items are basically western food with more and better seasoning, nothing wrong with that, Maybe it's just my experience, but I may have expected too much based on everyone's raves. If you like fusion style, this is great! But we left Dishoom craving more Indian food, this felt like a teaser into an introductory version of western but Indian seasoning. We both got chai, they came in small cups but were supposed to be bottomless. But, after our order arrived, no one checked on us, until we were nearly done and they took away our plates. We had to wave someone down to ask for refills when we remembered the chai was supposed to be bottomless. And then wave down someone to get the check, and then find someone to pay the check. Ok I know, I'm expecting too much. Bottom line, their breakfast is good but not something I would return for.

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Delhi Grill - Black lentils

Delhi Grill

(48 reviews)

££

Islington, Angel

This place was underwhelming at best. Though I didn't expect top tier Indian, I fully expected it…read moreto rival other Indian places I've been to. For starters, we had the prawns and veggie samosas. Prawns were good and my family enjoyed the veggie samosas. Please not there are only 2 to an order. Entrees included black lentils w/garlic naan and chicken biryani. One can't handle spice and is lactose intolerant, and she was sniffling through the whole meal lol. The black lentils were good but the full flavor wasn't there and it wasn't as creamy as I've had in the past. The best ones I've had were in Thailand, but this didn't even come close. For both the lentils and the biryani, we had to add salt to try to enhance the flavor. We decides to give dessert a try and it was just okay. Initially we planned on order the gulag jamun, but it came with Cornish (vanilla) ice cream and I wanted pistachio. They were very inflexible and would not swipe out the ice cream even though they physically have to put the vanilla scoops on top. Overall, we wouldn't be back here. The quality of food is mediocre at best and hospitality could use a facelift.

Our first night in London and hubby wants Indian food. We've all heard that you can find some of…read morethe best Indian food here. A last minute rezzie at Dishoom was a long shot, so we were pleasantly surprised to find Delhi Grill a few blocks away from our hotel. Please note that they are open on Sundays - even though the Yelp page says they are not. Hopefully, that info will be corrected soon. Upon entering, your eye is immediately drawn to the myriad movie posters on the walls and to the lively Indian music videos playing on TV. I especially liked the many murals that dot the restaurant. For our party of 6, we ordered a variety of dishes to share along with 3 cocktails and a beer for the adults. All Of the cocktails were refreshing, tasty and were made with fresh fruit and/or herbs. Of the 3 cocktails we sampled, we liked the Ginger Refresh the best. The Elderflower & Strawberry Refresh and Mango Mojito were just as delicious. The Mojito uses fresh mango purée so be sure to stir well to incorporate the fruity yumminess! Let's talk about what we ate! Although the portion sizes are small to medium size, we felt that the 9 dishes we chose were satisfying for our party of 6. Everything we tried was delicious. Some of the stand out dishes were: tandoori paneer, chana, lamb biryani, spicy butter chicken and kurkuri bhindi.

Dishoom - Pathia Prawns

Dishoom

(816 reviews)

££

Shoreditch

There isn't much I can add about Dishoom that hasn't already been said. As a huge fan of Indian…read morefood, I can honestly say I haven't had better. The food was exceptional -- aroma, flavors, spice levels, portions; everything was perfect. While visiting London, a local friend invited me to Dishoom, knowing how much I love Indian cuisine. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM, and the place was already packed. They don't take reservations for dinner unless you're a large group, but trust me, the wait is worth it. They have a fantastic bar where you can grab drinks while you wait for a table (they give you buzzers). I tried the Negroni and another tequila-based cocktail (sadly I can't remember the name), and both were phenomenal. Shared plates are definitely the way to go at Dishoom. We ordered the gunpowder potatoes (incredible), an appetizer with potatoes and pineapple (not my favorite; the pineapple threw me off), monkfish curry (amazing), and chicken curry. It was a lot of food for just two of us, but I couldn't stop eating. I seriously wanted to bottle up that sauce! The service was surprisingly impeccable, especially considering how busy they were. We ended up spending about £110 for an incredible dinner, and we nearly couldn't finish everything. Lastly, the ambiance! Inspired by Iranian cafes in India, the atmosphere at Dishoom is eclectic. I loved the dim lighting, unique decor, and the lively pace of the restaurant. Just go!

Food was delicious and the people very kind…read more The flavors were on point. The service was excellent.

Brigadiers - Tandoori Masala Jheenga (£24)

Brigadiers

(70 reviews)

The City

After going down a Reddit hole determined to find a less touristy Indian restaurant, I was so glad…read moreto have come across this place. The service was amazing. As soon as you walk in, they offer to hang your coat. The young lady who was our server for the evening gave us the best recommendations--I wish I knew her name. She was so patient with our many questions and didn't steer us wrong. My friends and I started with the wings as an appetizer. They had the perfect amount of grill flavor and were very saucy and well seasoned. There was no classy way to eat them--they were that good. For our entrées, we ordered the goat shoulder and the half rack of lamb chops. The half rack is more than enough for one person, especially with naan and rice. The reviewers were not lying when they said you must try the lamb chops. They came out sizzling, and we laughed because it took us back to dining at Chili's (iykyk). Perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The same goes for the goat shoulder. This was my first time trying it, and I was very impressed with how good it tasted. While I'm not usually a dessert person, you must try the carrot pastry. Think of it like a McDonald's apple pie (the old-school one), but with warm carrot filling on the inside and a sprinkle of pistachio on the outside--just 10x better. Everything here tasted spectacular, including the chili naan. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

This was the Indian place we chose in London and I'm so happy we did. Gorgeous decor, warm and…read morewelcoming service and exceptional food. The best part of our meal was making new friends with the two young gentlemen at the table next to us. My husband and I were twice their age but we all enjoyed lively conversation and watched the football game together on the television as we sat in the outside garden area. This restaurant was right near Watling street where we pub hopped in the shadow of St. Paul's cathedral. London is magical and Brigadier's is part of that magic.

Punjab Restaurant - Chicken korma

Punjab Restaurant

(661 reviews)

££

Covent Garden

Absolutely love the historic vibes this restaurant gives. The pictures on the wall and story in the…read moremenu of when the restaurant opened and how it has continued serving Londoners was so nice to see. I ordered the butter chicken with naan, a platter of tandoori chicken and poppadoms. The food was really good! The butter chicken was so creamy and the tandoori chicken was cooked so well. Ended the night with a mango lassi which was perfect. The service was quick and the waiters were helpful.

After a day at the British Museum, we went to Punjab Restaurant for dinner. Founded in 1946, it is…read morethe oldest North Indian Punjabi restaurant in the UK. I love Indian food, and Metro Vancouver has a huge Indian population, so Indian food is comfort food. The restaurant's wall was decorated with various historical photographs, and right above our table was a photo of Vancouver, titled "Well-dressed Sikhs walking along the street in Vancouver, Canada c. 1908." Although over 100 years ago, I immediately recognized the location -- the corner of Granville and Hastings. How coincidental is that, to be thousands of miles away from home in a different continent, and to come across a photograph of the very street corner I cross multiple times a week! I don't recall what my husband had (a chicken dish), but I had Acharri Murgha ("chicken curry cooked in a traditional pickling spice mix") and it was delicious! Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal -- it was a taste of home! I also had a couple of glasses of wine, but each glass was 250ml, so I was pretty tipsy. In the washroom, a woman, another tourist, started conversing with me, but she only spoke French, and despite being drunk and rarely speaking French, I was able to have a semi-coherent conversation (she was also a bit tipsy). I had a drunken conversation in French inside an Indian restaurant in England! Anyway, Punjab Restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to, and it is no surprise that it has been around since 1946. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England]

Dishoom - indpak - Updated May 2026

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