Amazing ambiance and terrific food. One of the best meals we had in London. Recommended to us, and we will recommend as well.

Take me back! Such a treasure in Shoreditch! So happy I listened to all my local friends' recommendations to make this a must-eat whilst in London. I avoid spicy food like the plague, but our lovely, warm, knowledgeable waiter Faye made me feel confident I could enjoy many items on the menu despite my sensitive palate. All of her suggestions were incredible, especially the Murgh Malai. The House Black Daal and Raita were phenomena. The okra fries and Chaat were were also delish; the Chaat was pretty spicy for me, but had amazing flavors. The drinks were fab, as are the vibe and service! Thank you especially to Faye. And thank you to Dishoom for allowing me to really enjoy Indian cuisine! read more

It would have been easy to let the two hour line on a Saturday night or the ridiculous phone reservation system that kept me on hold for 10 minutes deter me, but I'm glad I didn't. (To be fair I DID see them bring out platters of drinks to the people in that two hour line.) When I got a reservation for lunch on a weekday, I informed the family, "We're going to Dishoom now! Chop chop!." We sat outside on the charming verandah that gives the illusion that you are sitting inside. (Another interesting decor element are the Crapper brand pull-above-you-to-flush toilets in the bathrooms.) The samosas were excellent. I loved the addition of cinnamon and clove. Unlike some samosas elsewhere, these were wrapped in filo. The chana salad included pomegranate seeds, golden raisins, and chickpeas, and reminded us of jhalmuri. The black dal is advertised on the menu as dal for people who don't like dal. I think that's because it's in a makhani-like sauce. We were told we needed it as a sauce for grilled items. After trying it that way I disagree that it's a necessity. I've had tikka lots of times without a sauce. The chicken tikka was very flavorful, clearly marinated for some time and nicely spiced. The gunpowder potatoes were really good and served with yogurt. The naan was fine. I was impressed that the children's menu was not dumbed down to only offer pizza and chicken fingers like at many places.. My kids had basa marinated in yogurt with Bombay potatoes (same potatoes as ours) and kuchumber, along with a choice of juice. They had fresh squeezed o.j. They offered two types of chai - be still my (jittery caffeinated) heart. The regular chai was too spicy and a tad bitter, but I liked the spices. The chocolate chai was really great. I did notice when I got my chai refill that other than the cocoa on the rim of the glass and the whipped cream, it actually tasted a lot like the chocolate chai. Could the cocoa on the rim be masking the spiciness and bitterness? Either way, intriguing... The food was all uniformly good. It was hard to decide on a best item. We decided it was on par with Sakoon (the husband gave the edge to Sakoon), an Indian restaurant in our city of Mountain View, located in Silicon Valley - another area with a large Indian community. So if you like Dishoom, now you know where to go in the Bay Area. read more

Dishoom - My daughter watches my son eat a lime at our "outdoor" table at Dishoom. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. The hype is real! The food here beat out anything I've eaten in the USA or India itself. Be aware that the food here isn't "pure" or "traditional" Indian food in the sense that there is a bit of fusion and experimentation with ingredients in many of the dishes. While this may be a turn off to some, it was a HUGE plus for me. Take common Indian dishes such as Pav Bhaji or Lentils or the famed Chicken tikka masala. When you order these at Dishoom, they all have a bit of extra character and flavor that I've never tasted before. It's as though their Chefs played around with the spices to create brand new flavors while still maintaining the traditional taste of the dishes. This was the case for literally every dish we ordered. Even the boring sides like the tamarind sauce or green chutney ALL tasted unique. Super impressed at the depth of flavors in the meals. Even more impressive is that this place is a chain yet the quality of the food was superb. The lamb in our biryani for example was cooked to a perfect texture - not too stiff but not too soft. Even the Chai was flavorful and delicious! Props to these guys for looking into the finer details! Definitely an amazing experience if you like Indian food and have an open-minded pallet. Old-school Indian parents probably would baulk at the food here, but to be honest, Indian food is one of the few cuisines where culinary creativity is ever explored - so I'm happy these folks are making it happen. read more

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Just a delightful spot. Decided since we were in London on our honeymoon, we were going to try new dishes instead of our staple Indian dishes, so we took some recommendations. The Black was phenomenal, and I'm not even really a fan of lentils. The Chicken Ruby was so tender and delicious, recommended by our server. The Masala Prawns were perfectly charred while not being over cooked. Service was great, and if you like Old Fashioneds, their Permit-Room Old Fashioned is incredible. read more

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Fantastic as always! A must any time in London. Tom our server was absolutely excellent. We will be back

Friendly staff, amazing food, and beautiful atmosphere. This was one of those meals that the taste engraves itself in your brain and you would want to go back for more just to unlock that happy endorphin when you eat it. read more

What else is there to say but amazing. This was my bfs first time trying Indian food and I felt like I spoiled him bringing him to the best place to start. There's no doubt the queue is long, we waited about an hour and 40 min, but we'll worth it and it didn't feel that long, surprisingly. Once seated we got the lamb samosas, the house black daal, two chicken dishes and garlic naan. All was amazing. The food cane a bit slow but the waiter offered us free dessert because of that. Unfortunately we were too stuffed to take advantage. DRINKS were amazing :) read more

Wonderful service and delicious food! Worth the trip to London from LA! Never had Indian food this hood' read more

Dishoom - Their special shrimp - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Best Indian food ever. There are a few of these places around London and one evening we were near this one. The reviews were very positive but warned of a wait. I figured if there is a wait, it must be good. I think we waited over an hour, but I have to say, it was well worth the wait. There is a bar area where you can order drinks and apps. I have not had Indian food this good anywhere ever. We ordered several different dishes and they all had their own unique flavors. Half of them were vegetarian and I prefer meat! I can honestly say that whatever you order, you will like it. The only downside is the wait, so either eat early or plan on waiting. read more

While the wait was long, but the food was well worth it. Would certainly return, service was also excellent.

We were walking about Westminster having visited the Tower of London and searched Yelp for some Indian food recommendations. Worked our way to the location near the London fire memorial and got to sit outside. What an amazing atmosphere. Our server made some suggestions for chicken tiki and a dish I can't remember at the moment but suffice it to say we were very pleased with all the different foods that were brought to our table that evening read more

So mid. Can't say much besides it lacks flavor and anything interesting. Coffee is overpriced for a tiny cup.

Don't judge me - but yes, all that food was for me. I'd heard all the rave reviews and I wasn't going to let something like propriety stop me. First, I'd highly recommend Shoreditch Dishoom over Covent Garden because of the waiting situation - instead of standing outside in line, you get a buzzer and you can go to the bar and get a drink. There are a ton of different spaces - I sat downstairs which is probably worst, but I'm not going to complain because the food is delicious. My server told me what was popular, but I mostly disregarded that and got the lamb bun, paneer pineapple tikka, black dal, and garlic naan. Everything was incredible. The char on the paneer, the slaw that came with the bun... highly recommended. The wait is worth it. read more

Dishoom - Lamb bun, pineapple paneer tikka, black dal, garlic naan, passionfruit sharbat - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

We would eat here every day if we could. The food is so fresh, flavorful, so delicious it's okay if you're on fire everywhere! We ate here for breakfast and dinner and there was a line and a wait both times (thankfully our luggage meant something and they found a way to seat us for breakfast before our flight)! We ate all we could at dinner, the fried okra, the red curry chicken, the cheese naan, calamari, the very necessary yogurt sauce. The fries. It was all just the best Indian food ever! I had my first authentic full English breakfast here and it was enormous and perfect as my last meal in London! I also saw the only orange eggs here I've ever seen in my life and I bake frequently and have friends that raise chickens for eggs. The bottomless chai is also wonderful and really if you've never been to London or had Indian food, please do and eat here! You'll see why it's the first place everyone else goes too! read more

Dishoom - Full English Breakfast - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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loud music, hip ambiance. best indian in london and long waits since not able to reserve for small party. ruby chicken (makhani) is like the chicken tikka masala. super flavorful. had the local location specific prawn pathia sweet tangy masala, also great. chicken berry biryani brittania presented like a pot pie. keema pau (minced lamb) and kids murg malai (still large portion), all delicious. juices for kids read more

Ok Dishoom is no joke, this place is legit and has the firepower to deliver on dishes. I'm from Vancouver, BC that overcharges on Indian/south Asian cuisine. So it was nice to get into the ruby chicken and daal. We got down with the okra, lamb bun, shrimp appie and a lot of king fishers. The place is super hospitable and will meet all your needs. Don't be shy, and ask what to order. You will not be disappointed. #elite2019 read more

Dishoom - The very best in london - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Honestly the best Indian food I've ever had. It's a little pricey, but worth it! I came on a Friday afternoon and had NO wait! I had: - the unlimited chai tea (tasted lovely, not too sweet and not too much spice) 2.50 -prawn koliwada 6.20 .. id say pass on this. For the price the spice wasn't the best -house black daal 5.90 must try with garlic naaan! 2.90 -chicken ruby 9.50 my favorite part of the meal!!! The chicken was super tender and the sauce was full of flavor. read more

Dishoom - Prawn appetizer - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This is blow your mind Bombay-style, Indian street food in a lively setting with upscale touches. The waitstaff was extremely knowledgeable and the restaurant handled my partner's food allergies with honest concern, and grace. We have never been treated so well around fish and nut allergies. Every single dish we had (and naturally, we over ordered because we didn't know when we'd be back) was superb! Su-PERB!! An explosion of flavors in every bit, spiced to perfection. I could have gone back every day to try something new. read more

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One of the best Indian spots I've been to and there are a ton where I'm from! Put my name down and headed to the bar for a drink! Started with the ipa paanch and was happy with the complexity of it. Not sweet but refreshing all Around. Drinks are thoughtfully put together and I'm happy to see the effort put into the drinks as well as the food! Also had the gimlet and mojito which were all good but I prefer the ipa paanch. Ordered the pau keema (sp), lamb boti and prawns. All dishes were great but the standout was the pau keema. Soft but deep with flavors and the soft bread you put it on is a perfect vessel! read more

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There are so many good Indian options in London, but Dishoom still rises to the top. The fried okra appetizers are a must-try.

Delicious. 10/10 recommend. The atmosphere, food, and service were fantastic. Definitely check it out

It lives up to the hype. Amazing service and food. Always recommended to visitors. Now I know why.

Everything we were served was delicious, the waitress was so kind and courteous. The flow of entering, being sent to the bar for appetizers and then to your table was masterful. And in the coolest building atmosphere! read more

So....it's tough when you're known as one of the best fusion Indian restaurants in London because everyone knows your name and everyone wants to try for themselves. After a 90+ minute wait, I finally got the opportunity to try Dishoom for myself. The pros: the service is really good. The bar staff is excellent. Cocktails came out in minutes. The grilled lamb chops were superb! Some of the best lamb chops I've had in a while. The cons: everything else was tasty but just about average. We ordered the daal, veggie samosas, chicken tikka , prawn tikka and chicken curry. Although we enjoyed our meal, it wasn't 90 minute wait worthy. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I will travel and stand in line for great food. Although Dishoom was enjoyable, it's not something I'd go out of my way for. Sorry...not sorry! Go try it for yourself. Perhaps you will disagree with my assessment and find your own food paradise. One quick edit to this review: right before we left the restaurant, I approached the host counter and asked where I should go to find a cab quickly. The gentleman volunteered to call a can for us and asked us where we were traveling and how many were in our party. He then told us to wait in front of the entrance, that the cab would arrive in 5 minutes. 5 minutes later, a car pulled up and honked the horn. We didn't approach the car, because it did not look like a cab at all. A few minutes later, the driver of the car walked up to us and stated that he was called to pickup 2 people and transport them to our hotel. We got in the car and when we were close to our destination, he asked if we needed to go to a cash machine because his credit card machine was inoperable. He also proceeded to price gauge us. Never again! We paid the fare but we were left with a very bitter taste in our mouths. This was not an official cab, he didn't even know how to get to our hotel. Shame on Dishoom! read more

Dishoom - Prawn Tikka - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Hmm so I really wanted to check this place out as it kept coming up on my search field for top places to eat.. Yeeeaahhh... think it's a bit over-rated. Food taste was mediocre really. Portions were great. We had the cholle puri - love the way it was bought out but puris were too small to finish the large bowl of cholle. Chicken Ruby or the other way around? was actually really nice - not spicy (I love spicy food) so for me to eat this is saying something. Black dhal - don't get the hype ? Drink (watermelon sharbat) - tasteless, even after complaining and getting another made. Average place.. Service was wonderful however. Staff are attentive. My husband asked his food to be warmed but they bought him a new dish. Place feels a bit cramped - no privacy where we were sat. Quite dark surroundings too, I like to see what I'm eating. read more

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This place has over 14k reviews on Google so of course we had to try. Everything we ordered was recommended by our server, and it did not disappoint. We got the chilli chicken, chicken ruby, black daal, and naan. Everything was DELICIOUS. We also ordered the house made chai which had unlimited refills, and they didn't charge extra for oat milk! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

After a beautiful and warm(!) spring day in London, my wife and I decided we would roll the dice and visit Dishoom. Why a dice roll? No reservations taken so there could be a looooong wait. We strolled over at 19:45 and yes, there was quite a line out the door. Estimated by the young lady at the door as 20 minutes to the bar and 40+ minutes to getting sat. We agonized for a bit and decided to wait. Dishoom's great Indian food reputation won out. 20 minutes later we were drinking at the bar (bartender made a *great* old fashion!) and luckily 20 minutes later we got a seat - sweet! As other reviewers noted, they do hand out small drink samples in line which helps pass the time (plus wifi) nicely. Once we sat, things moved rapidly. We had good and prompt service and our waitress was super helpful with our order. We ordered 6 items (based on waitresses reccomend on how much to order) which included: 1. Fried okra (yum!) 2. Black daal (more yum) 3. Mattar Paneer (perfect spice level) 4. Butter-Bhutta (grilled corn with lime, butter and chilli -yum!) 5. Kachumber (meh) 6. Chicken Tikka (yum!) On the side we had some naan and roti. Definitely so.e great Indian food. If it wasn't for the wait this would be 5 stars. Definitely recommend. read more

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As one of the highest regarded Indian restaurants at London, Dishoom certainly meets those expectations. After reading reviews that discussed the long wait time and no reservations policy, 2 friends and I came for an early dinner/late lunch on a weekday. We got seated right away. Surprisingly, the restaurant was quite busy even though it was 4pm on a Tuesday. The waitress made sure to go through the whole menu, circling items that would suit our preferences. We ordered the chicken ruby, cheese naan, regular naan, roomali roti, pau bhaji, and chicken biryani. The portion sizes were quite small compared to the average Indian restaurant, and the meal is meant to be tapas style, with 2-3 dishes per person. This is a true 2-3 dishes per person, as we ended up ordering more chicken ruby and naan because we weren't full. Chicken ruby was amazing!! It's similar to chicken tikka masala, with a creamy gravy and tender chicken pieces. It was a little spicy, which was perfect for us. The cheese naan tasted a little odd, and we much preferred the regular naan. The roomali roti was nothing special. The pau bhaji was very authentic, and tasted just like Mumbai street pau bhaji or my mom's homemade version! The biryani was pretty good too, and even though I don't love biryani, this version was quite good. The decor and theming of Dishoom was beautifully done. It was made to look just like an olden day cafe on the streets of Mumbai. However, the restaurant was very clean, and the bathrooms were lavish. Considering we had no wait, I had a great experience. I'm not sure a 3 hour wait on Friday night would've been worth it for a meal at Dishoom. read more

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Came in for lunch, same menu as dinner but shorter queue. They stop takeout orders after 5pm. Okra fries, crisp spiced bites, had to fight off my husband for them Lime lamb chops, I felt they were over charred but my husband really enjoyed them. Sprinkles of pomegranate seed adds visuals Chicken ruby was highlight for me, rich creamy curry with tender chicken pieces...scoop with Bhatura (puffy fried bread) and enjoy Black daal, hard to describe to flavor but good, thick black lentil soup. Hip vibe and super friendly serve. Outside veranda seating available. (Written by husband) read more

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Who comes here? As I waited in line for 40 minutes, all I could hear were American and Australian accents. That's ok, in fact, shhh don't tell anyone, but I'm originally from California. The thing is, it strikes me that maybe Londoners know better places to get a curry. Also did I mention the line? In Hong Kong and Taiwan I know a line means the food will be good. In London a line might mean that, or it might be a sign of overhyped hipster noms. So let's start with what isn't working, aside from the long-ass line. Bad toilets (they're cool and old school but huge, uncomfortable, and don't flush well). Running bathroom sink (wasting who knows how much water). Too loud (sorta felt like a club). Scheme to make patrons spend more (you're ushered into a waiting area with a bar and snacks before you get a table. This isn't just because it's busy, it's an upselling strategy). Overpriced (all the food. And plain rice for £3.2?) And did I mention the line? Now for what lived up to the hype. Well, my dining companion had absolutely delicious shrimp (even at the unpalatable price of £11.90 for 6.) The chicken tikka was fab (and actually £7.89 felt like a steal there for six chunks). Also the decoration is cool. So is the fact that many dietary restrictions are catered to. I'm lactsose intolerant, and their lactose free menu meant I could eat Indian without worrying about ghee. There's also a gluten free menu and vegan menu. So that's cool. Altogether I'm giving Dishoom 3 stars. I probably won't be back, but I don't regret trying it. read more

Awesome. Funky. Delicious. If you make time to go, you won't be disappointed. Big white guy here. I loved it. read more

the food here is great. highly recommend reservation vs waiting it out in the 20-30 person line that we saw on a friday at 6pm. the one downside is that it feels like they rush you because they want to turn over your table. cocktails here are pretty sweet. black daal dish was one of the better things i had on the trip. pau bhaji reminded me of american chili. these two dishes were amazing. lamb chops on the smaller side but worth an order, as is the ruby chicken + lots of naan. just fantastic food here. read more

Dishoom was one of the experiences where I left speechless. I can't even begin to express my love for this restaurant. We stayed a few minutes away from dishoom, got there early and still had an hour wait. The food was VERY worth it. We met up with my sister and her fiancé and sat down to what we would now refer to as one of the best dinners and dining experiences of all time. We started with drinks at the bar then were seated outside and started to figure out what to order. In a nutshell, we ordered everything. We had black daal (lentil dish) naan, tikka masala, rice, another few chicken dishes, and a few others I can't remember. But wow. The flavors, the combinations of spices, were perfect. WhT was really cool about this place is that on all the dishes, there are sayings or quotes overheard at old Bombay style cafes, which are practically no longer in existence. It's amazing to be eating off of plates that hold memories of the food we ate. What an experience. read more

Dishoom - Our dishoom feast - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I had heard rave reviews of Dishoom from nearly everyone I knew that had been in London in the last few years. It... was good. Was it the best food or experience i've ever had? No. My husband and I met up with a coworker of his for breakfast on a quiet Wednesday morning a few weeks ago in November. We were able to get a table right away, but I can see how this place gets crazy. I asked our server for their recommendation - and she resoundingly said the Kejriwal, two eggs over chili cheese toast - delicious, flavorful, and surprisingly light. The server suggested adding a side to make it a bit heftier, so I added the Masala Beans, which I loved. My husband got the Bacon Naan roll, which was rich, flavorful, and comforting. Service was incredibly slow, and we had to actively try to get our bill for about 20 minutes because servers kept walking by without checking on us, and our original server was nowhere to be found. read more

Dishoom - Kejriwal with a side of Masala Beans - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing food and service! Our host Ramsey was wonderful!!! Would definitely recommend this place!!

I've honestly been meaning to go to Dishoom since 2013, but finally got to experience it on my most recent trip. The place is big. There's heated outdoor porch seating, and of course the giant restaurant inside (with downstairs seating as well). While waiting for a table, they give you a buzzer and you can grab a drink at the bar. I ordered the IPA Paanch (hop-infused gin, Ardbeg, black tea, and spices). It came in a little perfume vial that you get to pour yourself. Cute and delicious. Didn't take much longer to get seated. I ordered the lamb raan bun, and their famous black daal. The lamb raan was basically burger sized and loaded with shredded lamb. Good, but next time I'd opt for something lighter so I can try more things. The black daal (while not very photogenic) was delicious and buttery. Order a roti as well to soak up the delicious sauce. Also couldn't leave without trying their house chai. It's every bit as delicious as advertised. read more

Amazing food & drinks, great service, great ambience, no wonder everyone has raved about this place! Since it's family style, i got to try a bunch of things with my party of five: Veggie Samosas - good, but looking back there were other things that made this seem like just filler Okra Fries - not as thick as other places but the breading is great! Pau Bhaji - very flavorful! Mattar Paneer - delicious! House Black Daal - Mixed it with some spicy rice and it was bomb Lamb Raan - it comes dry with no sauce, so i mixed it with everything above and it was delicious Naan - the serving vessel, perfect texture Chocolate Chai - superb dessert beverage! read more

There are multiple locations. We went to the one in Shoreditch. We arrived there around 8pm on a Wednesday and had a 50 minute wait. They do not take reservations for groups under five. My husband and I had several dishes but the only one that really stood out was their house black daal. If you come here, definitely order it--it was unlike any other daal I'd ever had and absolutely delicious. Their chutneys (comes with your meal) were good too. I did enjoy (off their small plates) the pau bhaji--a bowl of mashed vegetables with buttered buns. Other people raved about their masala prawns--I was unimpressed and regretted ordering it. The mattar paneer was no better than others I've had in the States. It was nice ordering the kachumber (cucumber, onion, tomato salad) just to have something raw and crunchy to go with a hearty meal. Service was fine--one of the hostesses got a little hot tempered when it came to the line outside--she got frustrated when we lined up too close to a specific area, but while waiting we were given free drinks and our server was friendly--though wish he was quicker with refilling our water (I saw one table grab a pitcher of water for themselves at one point!). read more

Dishoom - Their Black House Daal - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Of all the Dishoom locations, Shoreditch might be my favorite. Their terrace is gorgeous and makes brunch that much more fun. I usually go for brunch and switch between getting the bacon and egg naan roll or the keema per eedu. Obviously gotta have bottomless chai as well read more

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