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Everyone I spoke to prior to our trip to London recommended Dishoom, and they weren't wrong. We had reservations for a late 2pm lunch. We fed the kids beforehand since they're usually a tough crowd to please especially when food has flavor . Free to order what we wanted, we got samosas, ruby chicken, okra fries, black daal, garlic naan, lamb biryani, and aubergine, along with bottomless house chai. It was probably a little too much, but I wanted to try a little of everything. Would definitely come back. Make reservations!
How did I not know Dishoom existed until now? Visiting London from California, this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It has to be some of the best Indian food I've had outside of India. The little complimentary chai while you wait in line is such a thoughtful touch and really sets the tone. Even though there was a queue, it moved surprisingly quickly. Once inside, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. As for the food... every dish we ordered was outstanding. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're in London, don't overthink it. Just get in line, enjoy the chai, order what sounds good, and have a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.
Dishoom is my all-time favorite Indian restaurant. It has the perfect mix of fusion and classical Indian dishes and is incredible for vegetarians - there's so much variety, and they do everything so well. My personal favorites are the okra fries, the slow-cooked lentil daal with the cheese naan, and the chili cheese toast. I also love the bottomless chai during the daytime; they have a set time window for it, and you can get it with regular milk or oat milk, which is incredible. The staff is super friendly, the vibe is great, and you even see the kitchen on your way to the restroom, which makes it a really immersive experience. The drinks and desserts are fantastic too. Overall, it's fantastic - you can get a reservation, I recommend it; otherwise expect about an hour wait in line, though they keep you happy with chai and drinks while you wait.
Exceptional food and service! I had the masala prawns, chicken ruby, garlic naan, and rose & cardamom lassi. All were amazing and the flavors really stood out in every dish.
We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight wasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things.
very packed place, good thing we made a reservation! it lived up to the hype for sure! delicious indian food and friendly service. the shrimp was definitely a stand out for me- i've never had anything like it. and their okra fries were also a stand out. next time, i'd like to try their breakfast wraps!!
Some days this place would be jam packed, but other days I passed by, it seems chill. I recommend making reservations if you can. I came here on a weekday night and waited about one hour for a party of five. While waiting in line, they offered a cup of hot chai tea which was perfect for the cold weather. The chai is absolutely delicious. The Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries, and Masala Prawns were my favorite dishes. House Black Daal is their signature dish, which is good to try. The restaurant is dimly lit for an intimate family dinner, but a bit loud. The restrooms are clean. The staff is friendly. I only give them 4/5 because the curries are pretty comparable to places I've been to before, but if I have to recommend one dish and one drink - Okra Fries and Chai Tea.
Was recommended to come here by a lot of people! Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too!
This place is packed! We had to wait in line for about 25 mins for dinner on a Monday night. Service is pretty good although the waiter only refilled our water when we asked and we were pretty thirsty, even though we each got a mango lassi or chocolate chai drink. We ordered the garlic naan, house chaat, murgh mulai, chicken ruby, chicken biryani. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the chaat and the murgh mulai since they were somewhat unique from other Indian restaurants I've been to in the US. It was pretty expensive and they charge an optional 12.5% service charge but they never gave me an option to take it away? Anyways coming from the US, I'm used to providing 20% tip so it was ok. Overall good experience and meal.
Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully packed. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good.
This place truly surprised me and unfortunately, not in a good way. I've heard a lot of hype about this place. It almost seems like it's considered the best or one of the best restaurants in London and unfortunately, that was just not what I would say. I will admit that Indian food is not my number one choice of cuisine so that should maybe be factored in, but I have grown to start to actually really Indian food with time so I still think I'm a fair judge of how this restaurant is based off what I ordered. We got three different entrées and a starter and only one out of four of those were actually good to me. My friend ordered the lamb samosas and I usually love samosas, but when I saw that it was a lamb filling I just wasn't really moved to order them but since she got them, I tried one and it was very OK. Nothing special about it at all and that was quite disappointing because I feel like samosas are usually pretty good no matter what. We also got basically their chicken tikka masala and that was definitely the best item out of what we ordered and honestly the only thing that I truly enjoyed. The problem I have with this though is I feel like chicken tikka masala is good anywhere you go. I've been to restaurants in Atlanta where I've actually had better versions of this dish than what I had here so even that was a little disappointing since I would expect such an international city like London to have almost the best of the best. However, I will say that I did enjoy it for what it was so I will not take that away from them. It was good. However, the other two entrees that we ordered were purely based off of what the menu wrote and what our waiters said about how they were like the chef specials or like the most popular menu items. They just made them sound like they would be really good and out of this world and amazing and I literally did not like either of them. Both of them were just not tasty at all. I just felt like they were very bland. They both were stews, kind of like chicken tikka masala, but the flavor was just not good and my friend agreed as well. It was interesting because we walked in with no reservation and immediately got a table and while we were there a line started forming that was wrapped around the front of the building and I was in complete shock. This place is very popular so you know maybe other people really like it but me and my friend we didn't think it was that great. I will say our servers were really nice and helpful for sure, so they did well with that and the ambience was pretty nice too. It was completely filled up and that was to be expected. I will say nothing super amazing in terms of the atmosphere, but I didn't mind it. I personally would not be running to come back here though at all like if somebody really wanted to go then I'll come and just get the chicken tikka masala again. However, I just personally think this place is very overhyped based off of my experience and the fact that we ordered multiple menu items to really get a good understanding of how their food is.
Came here after the movies and the entire restaurant's ambiance was amazing! When everyone in the restaurant is happy, you know the food is good!!! We got the Garlic Naan, Murgh Malai, House Black Daal, and Chicken Ruby along with some Basmati Rice!! Absolutely delicious meal!
Walked in and got seated within 10 minutes, which was unexpected for a busy Friday. Wish we came with more people to order multiple dishes but was sufficient with four dishes. I enjoyed the Black Daal more than the Chicken Ruby - the creaminess paired well with the lentils. We had to order a side of rice, as we had thought it would come with our curries. We also had wished the naan portion was bigger but we still finished all our foods.
Came here after many recommendations from friends and my Instagram feed--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The vibe is warm and lively, the service was great, and the food was delicious . The Paneer, House Black Daal, roti and parathas, crispy okra, chai and lassi were all delicious. Definitely worth the wait, and I'd happily come back when in London!! read more
I'm probably going to get some hate for this but I only thought our meal was ok. Which bummed me out because I've been dying to try this place for years! We started with some yummy cocktails and the okra fries which were delicious - if only okra always tasted this good. For mains, we shared the chicken tikka, black daal, paneer and garlic naan. Pretty standard Indian order. The chicken tikka was just too spicy and we weren't used to that so it went mainly eaten. My favorite was the black daal but again, it wasn't so amazing that I would go and have it again. Honestly the best dish we had was dessert - the basmati kheer is a perfect rice pudding with crème brûlée like topping. So good. Service was spotty, I constantly found myself trying to find our server or make eye contact with him. They were slammed on a Tuesday night (which I'm sure is the case every night) so that's probably just the way things are but it could've been better. Disappointed but willing to try again, also made me want to try some other Indian spots in London next. read more
23 days ago
Went here yesterday for a celebration dinner. On the plus side, the restaurant is huge, tons and tons of seating. Prices aren't terrible. Food was really good, definitely some of the better Indian we've had. That said, service was slow and our celebration--which was acknowledged by the host enthusiastically--seemed to have been forgotten. A note: the dishes are not prepared to order so you can't choose your own spice level. One in our party ordered something that was delicious but couldn't be finished because it was too hot. I recommend it but it wouldn't be my every day choice for Indian. read more
Everyone I spoke to prior to our trip to London recommended Dishoom, and they weren't wrong. We had reservations for a late 2pm lunch. We fed the kids beforehand since they're usually a tough crowd to please especially when food has flavor . Free to order what we wanted, we got samosas, ruby chicken, okra fries, black daal, garlic naan, lamb biryani, and aubergine, along with bottomless house chai. It was probably a little too much, but I wanted to try a little of everything. Would definitely come back. Make reservations! read more
How did I not know Dishoom existed until now? Visiting London from California, this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It has to be some of the best Indian food I've had outside of India. The little complimentary chai while you wait in line is such a thoughtful touch and really sets the tone. Even though there was a queue, it moved surprisingly quickly. Once inside, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. As for the food... every dish we ordered was outstanding. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're in London, don't overthink it. Just get in line, enjoy the chai, order what sounds good, and have a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more
Dishoom is my all-time favorite Indian restaurant. It has the perfect mix of fusion and classical Indian dishes and is incredible for vegetarians - there's so much variety, and they do everything so well. My personal favorites are the okra fries, the slow-cooked lentil daal with the cheese naan, and the chili cheese toast. I also love the bottomless chai during the daytime; they have a set time window for it, and you can get it with regular milk or oat milk, which is incredible. The staff is super friendly, the vibe is great, and you even see the kitchen on your way to the restroom, which makes it a really immersive experience. The drinks and desserts are fantastic too. Overall, it's fantastic - you can get a reservation, I recommend it; otherwise expect about an hour wait in line, though they keep you happy with chai and drinks while you wait. read more
We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight wasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things. read more
21 days ago
very packed place, good thing we made a reservation! it lived up to the hype for sure! delicious indian food and friendly service. the shrimp was definitely a stand out for me- i've never had anything like it. and their okra fries were also a stand out. next time, i'd like to try their breakfast wraps!! read more
Some days this place would be jam packed, but other days I passed by, it seems chill. I recommend making reservations if you can. I came here on a weekday night and waited about one hour for a party of five. While waiting in line, they offered a cup of hot chai tea which was perfect for the cold weather. The chai is absolutely delicious. The Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries, and Masala Prawns were my favorite dishes. House Black Daal is their signature dish, which is good to try. The restaurant is dimly lit for an intimate family dinner, but a bit loud. The restrooms are clean. The staff is friendly. I only give them 4/5 because the curries are pretty comparable to places I've been to before, but if I have to recommend one dish and one drink - Okra Fries and Chai Tea. read more
Was recommended to come here by a lot of people! Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too! read more
This place is packed! We had to wait in line for about 25 mins for dinner on a Monday night. Service is pretty good although the waiter only refilled our water when we asked and we were pretty thirsty, even though we each got a mango lassi or chocolate chai drink. We ordered the garlic naan, house chaat, murgh mulai, chicken ruby, chicken biryani. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the chaat and the murgh mulai since they were somewhat unique from other Indian restaurants I've been to in the US. It was pretty expensive and they charge an optional 12.5% service charge but they never gave me an option to take it away? Anyways coming from the US, I'm used to providing 20% tip so it was ok. Overall good experience and meal. read more
4 months ago
Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully packed. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good. read more
This place truly surprised me and unfortunately, not in a good way. I've heard a lot of hype about this place. It almost seems like it's considered the best or one of the best restaurants in London and unfortunately, that was just not what I would say. I will admit that Indian food is not my number one choice of cuisine so that should maybe be factored in, but I have grown to start to actually really Indian food with time so I still think I'm a fair judge of how this restaurant is based off what I ordered. We got three different entrées and a starter and only one out of four of those were actually good to me. My friend ordered the lamb samosas and I usually love samosas, but when I saw that it was a lamb filling I just wasn't really moved to order them but since she got them, I tried one and it was very OK. Nothing special about it at all and that was quite disappointing because I feel like samosas are usually pretty good no matter what. We also got basically their chicken tikka masala and that was definitely the best item out of what we ordered and honestly the only thing that I truly enjoyed. The problem I have with this though is I feel like chicken tikka masala is good anywhere you go. I've been to restaurants in Atlanta where I've actually had better versions of this dish than what I had here so even that was a little disappointing since I would expect such an international city like London to have almost the best of the best. However, I will say that I did enjoy it for what it was so I will not take that away from them. It was good. However, the other two entrees that we ordered were purely based off of what the menu wrote and what our waiters said about how they were like the chef specials or like the most popular menu items. They just made them sound like they would be really good and out of this world and amazing and I literally did not like either of them. Both of them were just not tasty at all. I just felt like they were very bland. They both were stews, kind of like chicken tikka masala, but the flavor was just not good and my friend agreed as well. It was interesting because we walked in with no reservation and immediately got a table and while we were there a line started forming that was wrapped around the front of the building and I was in complete shock. This place is very popular so you know maybe other people really like it but me and my friend we didn't think it was that great. I will say our servers were really nice and helpful for sure, so they did well with that and the ambience was pretty nice too. It was completely filled up and that was to be expected. I will say nothing super amazing in terms of the atmosphere, but I didn't mind it. I personally would not be running to come back here though at all like if somebody really wanted to go then I'll come and just get the chicken tikka masala again. However, I just personally think this place is very overhyped based off of my experience and the fact that we ordered multiple menu items to really get a good understanding of how their food is. read more
Came here after the movies and the entire restaurant's ambiance was amazing! When everyone in the restaurant is happy, you know the food is good!!! We got the Garlic Naan, Murgh Malai, House Black Daal, and Chicken Ruby along with some Basmati Rice!! Absolutely delicious meal! read more
Walked in and got seated within 10 minutes, which was unexpected for a busy Friday. Wish we came with more people to order multiple dishes but was sufficient with four dishes. I enjoyed the Black Daal more than the Chicken Ruby - the creaminess paired well with the lentils. We had to order a side of rice, as we had thought it would come with our curries. We also had wished the naan portion was bigger but we still finished all our foods. read more
This restaurant was hyped up by a lot of my friends as a must try within London. So I caved and booked a table for my partner and I to try. First off, I strongly recommend booking a table because it's quite a happening place. The place is dimly lit and I found it perhaps to be to little lighting in some places. The service was excellent and everything came fast. We ordered the lamb biryani and chicken Ruby. They both tasted good and the aroma was beautiful. However there was barely any meat in our dishes to the point I had to go searching and even then I had perhaps three pieces of chicken. That was quite disappointing but I would try again in the future. read more
2 months ago
Many of our friends recommended we try Dishoom. We cancelled our fancy high end dinner and took a walk over , stood in line for about 20 mins in wet windy weather and when we made it in- Wow! Absolutely delish. The ambiance is warm and fun. The service was attentive & truly excellent from all staff (even as we waited outside in line) . We ordered house chaat, Chicken Ruby ( a good combo of butter chicken and tikki masala) , the chargrilled lamb chops, the prawn chefs selection, garlic naan, mango & fennel lassi & and ended with a mango bowl with ice cream. Geez! Each dish was just as delicious. We are obsessed. read more
Our experience was overall pretty good. We enjoyed the appetizers the most - the prawns and okra fries. Unfortunately we did get a couple wrong dishes served to us that we had to send back but that wasn't an issue. Our server was super nice and considerate and was really helpful in choosing our meal and how we ordered. The food itself was good - but nothing completely out of this world. I've definitely had better back home in Boston, but it was a great experience nonetheless. Next time we go back we're definitely going to try out breakfast as we've heard great things! read more
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! read more
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. read more
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. read more
7 months ago
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. read more
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 read more
7 months ago
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. read more
7 months ago
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. read more
8 months ago
5 months ago
Dishoom is my favorite go-to for Indian cuisine when visiting London. I am thankful for my friend Tiffany J. who made the recommendation. On my first visit, I was coming from Italy and Germany and had to pick an overnight stay before coming back home to Houston. I literally picked London and stayed in a hotel in Covent Garden just to be within walking distance to Dishoom. Priorities. It was late, and I was exhausted traveling from the morning to 3 different countries. I read that there could be a significant wait time without a reservation, so I knew what to expect. It was still quite chilly in mid March and a little damp from the rain, but it wasn't so bad standing out in the line. I actually only had to wait 10 minutes, and they served chai tea. I think because it was just me, I got a seat ahead of larger groups. I was seated at a table for four. Since I hadn't eaten since breakfast, I ordered quite a few things like the infamous okra fries, charred lamb chops, garlic naan, basmati rice, hot tea and a cocktail. I laid it all out in front of me. The small bowl of okra fries were amazing and perfectly crispy without being too covered in breading and dusted with spices. I could snack on that often. The charred lamb chops were flavorful and nicely blackened. I liked the pop of pomegranate seeds to the dish. The basmati rice was cooked well like how I make it at home. There was plenty of thin garlic naan. The pot of ginger, honey lemon tea was soothing since it was cold, and I was feeling under the weather. The India gimlet gin cocktail was refreshing with the cucumber. Second time around, I was busy doing touristy things and celebrating the New Year and almost didn't make it back here, but I pulled myself together to catch the tube in the freezing cold on my last night. I actually hadn't been eating much due to the time change, so I was hungry. It's about a 20-minute commute walking and by tube from South Bank near the River Thames. I waited less than 5 minutes and was seated downstairs again. This time, I tried the Chicken Ruby with a side of basmati rice and a bottle of water (there's a charge). I started with the okra fries first, though. The Chicken Ruby was sooo good and homey. Loved that it was served in a cast iron pot. The makhani sauce was everything, and the chicken was so tender. It was like butter chicken. I'd order this again next time. I would've ordered a NA drink from their Teetotal Tipples menu, but I was so full and needed to hydrate. This was the perfect last meal before flying home. The server recommended I try breakfast items next time. I will definitely be back! read more
2 months ago
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! read more
8 months ago
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. read more
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!! read more
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. read more
9 months ago
Our friend waited in line to get in. This is the original restaurant. Being a visitor in UK not much familiar . We ordered Fried okra yummy crunchy , Lamb samosa good taste, Amritsari fish was crunchy outside soft & tender inside . Chili chicken found a bit spicy but it was full of flavor. Loved Chicken biryani with nuts and raisins . Kali daal was superb tasty accompanied by soft buttered naan . Chicken kebab was soft and tender .I enjoyed their unlimited masala chai too . read more
Heard raving reviews about Dishoom so I definitely had to visit during my London trip! We were able to easily get a reservation online the day before for a weekday morning. While a reservation is recommended, we noticed there were quite a bit of empty seats given we came around opening time. The staff was super attentive and offered to give recommendations as well. Overall, we thought the food was great! The portions felt a bit small given the prices but other than that no complaints. For those looking for some good Bombay comfort food - this is the spot! We especially loved the chicken ruby and house black daal. Highly recommend ordering some naan, roti and/or rice to soak up all the goodness! read more
This review is for breakfast only. I ordered a naan roll with bacon. There was an option to add green peppers to "spice things up" and they ended up giving me a small serving of diced raw Thai chilis. I wasn't all that impressed with the naan roll. It had a sweet sauce in it, English back bacon was not crispy (as it usually isn't) and most surprisingly the naan didn't really taste all that fresh. Food was a miss but I'll have to come back and try lunch or dinner. My matcha latte was great. Service was helpful and attentive. They helped me navigate the menu and figure out what to order. The ambiance is very nice. The restaurant has low lighting and a huge amount of space so I can see it being a good spot for a nice dinner. The bathroom needs a bit of help as it reeked pretty badly of urine even early in the morning when you would think it would be cleanest. read more
If I could give ten stars I would. One of the best meals I've ever had. We got the chicken ruby (butter chicken), black daal, veggie samosas, and house chaat. Plus basmati rice and garlic naan on the side. We absolutely loooved the chicken Ruby and black daal so much I'm buying the dishoom cookbook as we speak. I am saddened by the fact that we won't be able to eat this again until back in London. Margarita cocktail and mango lassi were also excellent. 1000% go here. We went after a show and were seated right away on a Friday evening, maybe we got lucky, but it's a fairly large restaurant with two stories and lots of seating. Great service. Upscale casual, lively, dark ambiance! read more
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