Just blown away from this place. The food was awesome, the drinks were creative, and the service was excellent. We came here for dinner and ended up coming back for breakfast later in the trip. We ordered a feast the first night it was hard to recall all of it but we had a few rice dishes, a curry, cheesy bread, naan, fried okra, corn....to start. Those were all spot on! The star was this slow cooked lamb shank with this yogurt sauce that the waiter insisted we try. Hands down the best lamb I've had. Paired it with their in house beer and it just blew our minds. Breakfast was equally as impressive. There's just too much to recommend - come and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Had a great evening here on the patio. Nice ambiance. Delicious food. I don't know if it lives up to the hype but it's definitely worth checking out. read more

The best Indian food experience I had outside India. The meals will make you travel all over the Asian sub-continent.

So many people recommended this spot to me and I'm glad I went - really great and unique food! I visited here twice for breakfast and really enjoyed my experience: Kejriwal - such a unique and tasty plate of eggs and toast , but with a twist...everything tasted fresh and I loved the balance of spices used to make this fantastic dish. As far as I know, this is a one-of-a-kind dish and you have to get this when you're here. Chocolate Chai - this is a really good blend of chai and dark chocolate...the drink was spiced with the perfect blend and the chocolate adds another layer of uniqueness to the drink. It wasn't too sweet and a perfect drink to start the day. The service was good and attentive...there's a reason why people rave about this place! read more

Fantastic! One of our best meals in London. You get in line and wait until it's your turn. We were there about an hour but it was worth the wait. Everything we are was great! Fun cocktails, too. read more

Enjoyed this hip Indian restaurant in Shoreditch! This was the first restaurant that we went to once we landed in London. We missed our original lunch time reservation, but they were able to accommodate us at 2 pm on a Friday. They kindly introduced us to the bar and let us know we could order some drinks while we wait. Soon after we ordered, they had a table available for 2! The service was great. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. The food was good! There were some sauces that came with our apps, was a fan of the green sauce. What we ordered: Lamb samosas - soo good, prob my fave thing honestly. Crispy and flavorful. Okra fries: delish but gotta be a fan of okra's gooey texture Spicy lamb chops: yummy! Flavorful and tender. Chicken ruby curry: tasty curry! Garlic naan: good because it's naan, but lacking in the garlic flavor department To sum it up, everything was yummy, but not like out of this world delicious. Also, I was so glad we did not smell like food after we left especially since we had to be out and about. Def make a stop if you can. Get the lamb samosas! read more

Dishoom - Lamb samosa and okra fries in the back- yum! - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Amazing food choice and very creative way of handling customers. The basement would need more light

Delicious, beautiful, trendy, and reasonably-priced. No wonder this chain is so popular and opening everywhere! Walked in by myself around 6pm and was told there is a 30-minute wait. No problem, went to the bar and got their namesake IPA. Pretty good beer, as expected. The bartenders are friendly and cute, gave me some good recommendation for drinks and where to go. Before I knew it, my table was ready. I got fried okra, chicken ruby, basmati rice and garlic naan. Everything was fantastic. Everything. I had too much food so I shared my okra with my neighbors and made friends :) Dishoom is awesome, now go line up! read more

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Dishoom is an offbeat Indian restaurant which has excellent food. Don't try to find your favorite traditional Indian items on the menu since you will end up being confused and disappointed. Instead, imagine what it would be like if Indian cuisine were to be invented from scratch based upon some of your favorite real and imagined recipes in a fictional Indian town. That is apparently how Dishoom was created. Some of the ingredients and preparations may remind you of Indian food elsewhere but the final results are quite different and often surprising in a positive way. The staff was cheerful and helpful with the menu and steered my friends and I in the right direction just about every time. I met someone here whom I had not seen for a couple of years and it was an excellent choice for that purpose. There are both busy parts of the restaurant along with many quiet corners if you prefer a more intimate conversation. You can also sit along the window and look outside at one of the busier walking streets in this part of London. I would generally recommend seasonal specialties which are only around for a month or two. Those are often designed personally by the chef and are creative and even more surprising than the already offbeat main choices. read more

Omg I love this restaurant! Some of The best I've had in London. We ordered just about everything on the menu and everything was tasty!!! Definitely go with whatever the server suggests and try and much as you can! If you can't handle spicy food, then maybe Indian food is just not for you. ‍ read more

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Dishoom is my favorite restaurant in London. After going quite a few times, I do recommend going on the weekends because the food comes out quicker and better. Other than the lengthy wait for a table, their food is superb!!! The best Indian restaurant in London. A must visit! read more

Dishoom - Spicy Lamb Chops - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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One of the best meals in London during our 8 days trip. We saw a long line of people waiting to be seated at the restaurant on a Friday late afternoon and didn't think much about it. Then I went online to search for best food near our hotel and found Dishoom was one of the best. So we decided to give it a try on a weekday around 4pm and thought we could avoid waiting. To our surprise there was already a line even at 4pm; it was a 20 minutes wait. Staffs were friendly and food was rich in favor. I will highly recommend the Ruby chicken with its rich creamy sauce that goes well with naan. The lamb chop was tender. Just keep in mind their order is small and our waiter recommended 2-3 dishes for each individual. We ordered chili cheese toast which was cheesy with a kick from the spice. I love their chai with a string taste of ginger. If you love mango then try their mango kulfi, so creamy and satisfying. I will definitely go back there when I visit London in a future, read more

I think it's my favorite Indian place in London! It was my second time in Dishoom but first time at their Shoreditch location. The restaurant is nice, I like the atmosphere. The service is good and fast, good advices and the staff is really friendly. we ordered different dishes to share: Bhee, vegetable samosas and murgh malai as starters. Then, as main dishes, we ate the lamb biryani, the chicken ruby (a recommendation from the waitress and it was awesome), black dhal and some roomily roti. Everything was really tasty, full of spices and delicious. We ended up super full as usual ! I finished with a Masala chai, perfect as the rest of the dinner. I really love this place, the only bad point : the queue to get a table as they don't take reservation for less than 6 people read more

Came here during my first night in London. Got there and was told the wait for 2 people would be 1hr+, but my coworker said they're usually faster than the estimate so we went inside and got drinks. While we were in line to check in, a waitress came by holding free samples of sherry, chai, and champagne - how delightful! By the time we got a spot at the bar and ordered/received our drinks, we were called to our table. We got a chance to through the menu while we were waiting at the bar so we knew what we wanted to order when we got seated. This has to be the favorite place I ate at during my short trip in London. We ordered a variety of things: the lamb chops (my fave!), chicken curry, garlic naan, corn on the cob, a salad, and some other vegetable dish. Our waitress was great - she was super friendly and gave us recommendations. Everything was delicious! I would definitely come back to try other menu items. They also have free wifi (for those traveling with no cell service like me). read more

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My favorite stop in London! Ruby Chicken lives in my dreams. We go every time we are in town.

Worth the wait. Really, what else do you need to know? Yelp wants me to write more but the exercise is redundant. When you arrive there will be a wait. Maybe an hour -- maybe more, maybe less. Regardless you'll pause and ask yourself and your companions if you/they want to wait. Perhaps you'll consider finding someplace else. But by the time you get there, 20 minutes will have passed and it's likely they'll have a 40 minute wait. In which case, you'd have been at a table here. And trust me, that's a much better outcome. Like I said, worth the wait. read more

This is my favourite Indian food in London. We tried both Dishoom and Gunpowder... this one takes the crown by miles in food, ambience and service. Highly recommend all travelers as a #musteat in London. read more

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Everything here is A1! Food, quality, price & service! We had an hour wait for a table and sat by the bar to pass the time. Not only were the okra fries so tasty (best okra I've ever had) they transferred out bill right to our table's tab when seated! So convenient! I would suggest asking the most popular & start from there. Can't go wrong, especially at £4.30 per lamb chop! And as a non-frequent Indian cuisine consumer lol I must note the word play & explanation of the menu made the experience that much more enjoyable! The interior was beautiful as well, bombay cafe vibes all the way to the toilets which were mahogany wood! Food was so flavorful and delicious we considered going back the next day for lunch! read more

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Amazing spot recommended by a friend. I am a huge fan of Indian cuisine and knew I had to have some while in London and I must say this is one of the best meals I've had anywhere. Our server, Monica, was very sweet and walked us through the menu and how it was served. She gave us her personal favorites and we took her up on all of them. The portions were just right for the 5 of us. Definitely recommended! read more

If you wanna get in without having to wait, come right before they switch from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu. We came at around 11:30am and we're promptly seated to enjoy one of the best lunches I've had during my trip to London. My two friends and I ordered so much food, the waiter was questioning our judgement. Even though he was right and we tapped out with a good amount left, he also gave us a bowl of raita on the house. So... essentially he added to our pile of food. Everything is amazing so you can't go wrong with anything you order. I personally got the chicken ruby, garlic naan, and pau bhaji. Everyone raves about the chicken ruby and I also wanted a curry type dish to dip my naan in, but the true star of everything I ordered was the pau bhaji. A curry is a curry but the pau bhaji I haven't had anywhere else. My friends got the chicken biryani, lamb samosas, cheese naan, cucumber salad, house black daal, chili and cheese toast, and paneer tikka. One of my friends also ordered the house chai which was delicious and has free refills! Needless to say, this place is worth the hype. I had incredibly high expectations and it met them. The service was also excellent with the free raita and our server kept our waters constantly refilled. read more

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i don't get the hype on this place. we waited about an hour and the portions are like spanish tapas. i was very disappointed to say the least. save your money and go to tayyabs. that's where all the locals go and you get value and your moneys worth. this place is a tourist trap. i don't know why they get so many good reviews. this place is not all that. read more

best Indian food i've ever had!! I came here 3 nights in a row to try and get a table. On the first two nights, the wait was 90 minutes, so I went elsewhere. On the third night, the wait was 45 minutes. I decided to take the chance and wait, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Chicken Ruby and Garlic Naan. Prices are a little high for the portions, but I expected that since it's The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the flavors were amazing. The garlic naan was also very good and tasted fresh. I dipped the naan in my chicken ruby as well as the three sauces they put on each table. All the sauces were delicious but unique. I'm happy I decided to wait for Dishoom, and I would wait an hour and a half if I came back! read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby and Garlic Naan (13.95 with service charge) - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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I got in after a 45-min wait and it was totally worth it. The Mumbai-style Bhel made me nostalgic bringing back my Mumbai days. The 24 hour dal was delicious! And I loved the Roomali Roti. It's been decades since I've had that. read more

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Went on recommendation from friend. He was right, we arrived at peak time and the line was out the door! The host advised us the wait would be an hour for inside or we can sit outside immediately. We jump on it and were greeted by the team of very friendly servers! We ordered Lamb Chops, Curry Chicken, Spicy Cauliflower and a few others fantastic dishes ALL WERE FANTASTIC! read more

This place is bangin!!! I went here on my trip to London, before COVID and have been meaning to write a review! It's definitely some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The biryani and Rudy chicken are amazing and I highly recommend them! The drinks are also really nice and fancy! The decor is fabulous and really takes you somewhere! The only thing is it is quite pricey, but worth it! read more

Heard this place was hard to get into but we made a reservation for an early dinner at 5 p.m. and got in with no problems. There were several empty tables around us but they quickly filled up as we got closer to 6 p.m. This location is fairly big with two levels of seating and an outdoor patio. The downstairs space seems to be a little more romantic. We started with an appetizer of vegetable samosas, which were perfectly cooked and served with 3 different chutneys. After that we shared the sheekh lamb kebabs, biryani rice and naan. Everything was great! only complaint was that the lamb kebabs were a little dry but the flavor was excellent. Staff was friendly and attentive and they had a great cocktail/wine/cider list. Highly recommend this place if you love Indian cuisine and are looking for great food and a lively atmosphere! read more

Dishoom - Vegetable samosas - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Its so hard to write a review on this place when you have so much to say i came to Dishoom after reading all about it on yelp before i traveled to London so i wasnt shocked when there was a line out of the door to come in. i didn't make a reservation and was told the wait will be about 40-50 minutes which was fine because we went to the bar. but before that while standing on line they offer complimentary tea which i think was so nice. we got a table in 20 minutes which was surprising because the bar area was packed. every single thing on the menu. its delicious. everything :) best chai tea i have ever tried. read more

I liked Dishoom, but I didn't loooove it. I love Indian food in general, and this was definitely great, but maybe it was that I'd come with inflated expectations (Dishoom came repeatedly, repeatedly, repeatedly, recommended by everyone I knew), but honestly, I just thought it was good, definitely above average, indian cuisine. The vibes of the place were great, the chai was tasty, the food was flavorful, but I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes to eat here. Everything I had was great, especially the Murgh Malai. This was definitely a table favorite. I kept seeing recommendations for the black dahl, but I have never been partial to dahl and this dish changed nothing. (If you don't like dahl, don't expect that you will like this, it does taste just like dahl.) Food was delicious! But again, I didn't think this was mind-blowing in any respect, and I don't think I really was exposed to any flavors I hadn't previously experienced at other good Indian restaurants. It certainly is worth trying, but it isn't worth a long wait. read more

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I'm always hesitant about restaurants that are chains like this BUT I can say this one defies the odds. It's freaking delicious. Being one for variety, we got 5 or 6 dishes across the different categories and everything was so tasty we couldn't decide what we liked best! We ordered samosas, cheese naan, roti, black daal, gunpowder potatoes, chicken tikka, paneer tikka, and the bowl of greens. And the cocktails were beautifully presented and well balanced by not being overly sweet. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Come here for the food!! Amazing authentic Indian food - service and cocktails were not the highlights. We arrived slightly early and headed to the bar. My boyfriend got a Dishoom IPA which was delish - I ordered a bellini cocktail which was crazily sweet. We were led to our table on the outside patio (fully enclosed - except for the sliding doors which weren't working properly on this particular night = winter cold draft). Service was slow - and my boyfriends glass of wine was served with a massive crusty food fingerprint smudge. Dishes we ordered were forgotten on both our table and the table next to us - the servers had to be reminded and finally came out at the end of our meal. That said, the food itself was AMAZING!!! - Black dal - Traditional style, smooth and delicious. Watch out for all the butter in this bad boy! - Lamb Raan - My boyfriend lived in India for two years and LOVES this dish - the most amazing succulent, slow marinated and tandoor cooked leg of lamb. It falls off the bone! - Chicken ruby - Classic English style curry. - Chicken Tikka skewer - Succulent chunks of chicken perfectly cooked in the tandoor - Rumali roti - Thin bread that unfolds like a giant napkin - much less filling than naan. - Garlic naan - The classic for dipping into a curry There are three locations in London, but the Shoreditch one seems to be the most popular. This is a must visit for Indian food lovers. read more

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Ordered an Indian gimlet - beautiful, nailed it. Saag paneer chicken wrap - delicious & fresh. Slow-roasted lamb - easily the best Indian lamb dish I've had. Service was great, interior was beautiful, although I sat outside. Plan to go back again before my holiday is over. read more

First time eating Indian food and what a great experience it was! The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor verandah style seating, which makes you feel as if you are eating dinner in the family room of a house. Low coffee like tables, sofas and a fireplace set the mood. We decided to try and share a variety of plates and some drinks to make sure we experienced as many of the menu offerings as possible. For drinks we went with the Kingfisher beer, typical Indian beer, which was light and refreshing. We paired the beer with the Dishoom Calamari to snack on. The calamari deserves a shoutout as it was not only crunchy but the Dishoom drizzle really made it spectacular with its not too potent garlicky and sweet taste. As the main entrees we shared garlic naan bread, basmati rice, the Dishoom Chicken Tikka, Lamb Boti Kabab, House Black Daal and the Chicken Ruby (chicken curry). Everything was uniquely spicy and flavorful. The lamb was tender, the chicken curry sauce creamy, the Chicken Tikka well marinated in ginger juice and the lentils went perfectly over the rice. To finish off our meal we shared the Dishoom chocolate pudding, which was reminiscent of a molten lava cake and some liquor infused chai - naughty chocolate chai and bailey's chai. Dishoom definitely set the bar high for Indian food and I hope I can find similar places back home. Otherwise, I'm back to London for some more Dishoom! read more

Dishoom - Dishoom calamari - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I love this place. I've been to two Dishoom's now on two separate visits to London, and loved them both. It's a bit of a chain, so you can kind of think of them as the Applebee's of Indian food, but they do it amazing. The owner of these is a pro restaurateur. The wait can be long, but they give out free hot chai while you wait! The waiting area is a place that lets you buy the cocktails, and the restaurants's ambiance and decor is amazing. And now the food itself is great. It's your standard Indian food that's found in the UK/US, but it's done right - no complaints! The service is phenomenal and the whole experience of going here is pleasant from the wait to the dining. read more

A local friend of mine insisted on me checking this place out while I am in London. Overall, this place is a gem and if you are visiting London, it is definitely a place you should check out. But you will pay quite a bit if you want to try a few dishes. *FOOD* Gunpowder potatoes (5/5): Okay this was the most memorable thing I ate it; and yes it was just potatoes. You know a restaurant is amazing when they can transform a humble potato to something absolutely satisfying and glorious. It was all in the coriander. Something about this freshly cracked coriander took this dish to the next level, It served with a yoghurt sauce and a lime wedge which was the perfect compliment. Chicken Ruby (3.5/5): Good but not mind blowing. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavour was there, but I was looking for more heat. Pau Bhaji (3.5/5): Good but again not mind blowing. The flavour was good but I didnt like the amount of raw onions served with the dish. *ATMOSPHERE* The vibe here is a great. I walked in and remember thinking to myself, oh I want to eat here! There was an outdoor patio and the decor was really interesting. There was so much to look at and explore. *SERVICE* The service was also great. My waiter was knowledgable and passionate about the cuisine at dishoom. Overall, I would come back - perhaps the dishes I ordered werent exactly for me, but because of the service and atmosphere, I would love to give this place a second chance. read more

Hmmm Dishoom, what to say... a true delight! The flavors of the Bombay region were highlighted in the fluffy and crisp naan rolls and brought smiles to our faces in every bite. The decor led me to envision myself in the rolling hills of India as well. An unexpected culinary voyage right in the heart of Shoreditch. At Dishoom the journey is the destination, with unexpected flavor around every corner. P.S. - Step into the unknown with a swap from traditional yoghurt to the offered coconut-based alternative! read more

Dishoom was so bomb we visited it twice during our 4 day stay in London... lol no joke, you would be visiting flavortown if you come here. The atmosphere 5/5: Before you enter the restaurant you are greeted by chai, sherry wine or mint tea. The waiting staffs were so friendly and warm. We were so tired from a day of travel, we knew we are at the right place to dine. Keema pau (5/5): spiced, minced lamb that's so tender that it melts in your mouth. You put them on the buttered rolls and eat it like a slider. Veggie Samosa (4/5): They are yummy, but nothing mind blowing. House black Dal (10/5): What is this magical lentil soup and why is it so amazing???? It's aromatic, creamy, flavorful. I just want to eat this everyday. I didn't know beans can taste this good. I am not over exaggerating. Ruby Chicken (5/5): This one has a little kick to it. Did I mention you are in flavortown? Make sure to order steamed rice or naan so you can eat them with the curry sauce. Grilled lamp chop (5/5): The lamb chops are SO tender. They are covered with a spice rub that adds so much rich flavor to the meats. Very unique and definitely worth having. We liked our dinner so much we actually went back to dishoom 2 days later. I am now going to pray that dishoom will come to the US someday. read more

Thanks to Katie B for organising the Unconventional Breakfast : Iranian / Indian Edition at Dishoom The one thing that they've got right in trying to bring a bit of Bombay to Shoreditch (I shouldn't really embarrass Nava by mentioning that she went to the Covent Garden branch!) is that they've got the right smell. I'm not sure what they're pumping into the restaurant but in concert with the ceiling fans, it did have the right atmosphere Fortunately, our party only consisted of 9 people as they wouldn't allow Katie to book for more than 9. For the record, the restaurant wasn't busy, which brings me to one of the bugbears about our visit. The service was slow. Despite there being lots of servers and them walking past our table continuously, it was hard to get anyone's attention The best thing I tasted was my rose and cardamom lassi. A unique combination for me and it was delicious My bacon naan was nice but in my book, it doesn't really deserve its spot on Time Out's best 100 dishes in London last year. The akuri I ordered was at least Indian in that the scrambled egg was spicy A most pleasant way to have brunch with fun Yelpers but only 3 stars for the food and service read more

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Gluttons* of England, Gluttons of Ireland, Gluttons of every land and clime, Hearken to my joyful tidings Of the scrumptious breakfast time! Dishoom is continuing to expand across the city of London! This Bombay-style café, which started in Covent Garden more than half a decade ago, opened locations in Shoreditch, King's Cross, and Carnaby over the past few years, for a total of 4 restaurants in London! Dishoom is modeled after iconic cafés that were established and operated in Bombay (now Mumbai, India) in the mid-to-late 1900s by Zoroastrian merchants from Iran (known throughout the Indian subcontinent as Parsis - literally meaning Persians). It is quite a unique blend of bustling energy and a relaxed, laid back vibe. The food at Dishoom would be described as "non-traditional" in relation to the food offerings at the multitude of Indian restaurants that operate all over the UK. Breakfast is the best meal with the most typical of Parsi dishes. My personal favorite is the Keema Per Eedu, spiced minced chicken, interspersed with diced chicken liver, and topped with two fried eggs. This protein-rich deliciousness is served with two buttered pau buns. Another favorite of mine is the Akuri, a heap of spiced scrambled eggs also served with pau buns. The Kejriwal (fried eggs with chilli cheese toast) and the Bombay omelette are mad tasty, and the fire toast comes with a pineapple-pink-peppercorn jam, which is some of the most delightful combinations of sweet and spicy flavors I have ever experienced. "Oh man", declared my taste-buds, "that pink peppercorn and pineapple is my jam!" The only slight disappointment was the Dishoom slaw. It is supposed to be a creamy coleslaw with pomegranate seeds in it, and there were literally 3 pomegranate seeds in the bowl full of slaw; not even joking! In a city like London, where an abundance of exceptional restaurants makes it impossible to pick a favorite, I find myself drawn to one of the Dishoom locations when I have time (and stomach capacity) for only one meal. *Note: I'd much rather call myself a "glutton" than a "foodie"; it just is a more apt description of what people like myself are. read more

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Breakfast? Yes, breakfast! 'Til 11am weekdays, and noon on weekends. We made it in just under the wire for Saturday breakfast with friends, and we were absolutely delighted with the offerings. It's not a super extensive list, but they do what they do quite well. My pal and I both ordered the egg and bacon naan (served with a wonderful spicy jam) and then the housemade granola + yogurt and fruit to split. We both wished we'd ordered our own granola, as 1. it was fantastic and 2. the portion was a bit small for 5 quid. However, it was tasty. The boys enjoyed the bigger breakfast plates and were also very satisfied. Service was swift, friendly and we were seated immediately and prompted for drinks. The bloody mary was very different (in a great way) and all the chai and coffee were well received, despite being served in glass. There's something I can't quite grasp about hot drinks served in glass, but that's how they do it here. Highly recommend for breakfast, it's a different spin and one worth trying most definitely. Just don't skimp on that granola, you'll regret it when you try to order more and it's past breakfast-time! read more

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My husband and I have decided that Dishoom is probably one of our top two Indian food restaurants. I've had Indian food in LA, NY, DC, Virginia, Tanzania, every gosh-darn place I've lived (unfortunately India is not on that list) and still Dishoom is a top two in my life. First, the ambience is really elegant and comfortable (except for the privileged jerk who was seated next to our table who treated the servers in an incorrigible way). Despite having to deal with the prick, the staff was gracious and patient. Like what many reviewers say, this place has an hour long (or more) line but they gave us chai tea for free as we waited. We ordered their signature dishes: lamb raan, black dahl. No words can describe the flavors experiences from the lamb tan. It was exquisite. As for the black dahl, my husband threatened to become a vegetarian if he could have this dish every day, and the man is a tried and true carnivore! I've never been to a place where the side dish was actually the centerpiece of our meal. We couldn't have enough of it! Great Indian food and if you're a visitor in London looking to experience the best Indian food there, like we were, look no further. read more

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