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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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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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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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

I originally saw this restaurant featured on somebody feed Phil and it looked amazing, then someone else recommended it to us. We were staying in the East end, so we went to the shoreditch location on a Monday evening. You can't make reservations and I heard the wait can be quite long, so we decided to show up around 9pm hoping to beat the biggest crowds. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait. There were only 3 parties standing ahead of us when we arrived, and we didn't wait too long before we were allowed into the bar area. There, you can order drinks and small dishes. I had the Bombay Bellini which I really enjoyed, and we ordered lamb samosas and the cheese toast (I loved loved loved the cheese toast.) We didn't even finish our food before we were sat at our table, so I don't think our wait actually ended up being 45 minutes. We ordered lamb, chicken ruby, rice, cheese naan, and potatoes. The lamb had a lot of fat but the flavor and char was great. My boyfriend didn't love his chicken but still thought it was good. Honestly, my favorite thing was probably the potatoes - Bursting with flavor and the yogurt sauce on the side was the perfect touch. I'd say if you enjoy Indian food and a nice ambiance, dishoom is worth it. read more

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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

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

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

This restaurant was very very good! It fulfilled my cravings for yummy spicy Indian food while in London. We ordered the chicken curry which was very good with rice. The sauces which they bring out were also really tasty, and I loved that they didn't "tone down" the spice here. We tried to stop by on a Friday night and we would have had to wait for 3+ hours for a table that night so we made a reservation for the next day in the late afternoon. Try to make a reservation at least a couple days in advance of when you want to come! Our server was nice and had good recommendations of what we should order and we enjoyed all of his recommendations. The decor inside was really chic and trendy. Would definitely return! read more

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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It's the little things that count at times and Dhishoom knows how to do that. I love myself a meal at the restaurant or delivery, where the team works to make the customers feel appreciation. read more

Awesome food, superior service and fantastic atmosphere Dishoom Shoreditch really impressed us and we're not easily impressed!Have the lamb shank and chicken thighs! Superb. read more

This is one of my favorite spots to eat in London and apparently a lot of others too. They don't take reservations so you will have to wait in line to be seated. Even on weeknights the wait can be around 1 hour at peak time (7-8pm). I suggest going early (6pm) or late (9:30pm) if you prefer a shorter wait. First stop is the bar. They make delicious cocktails. Once seated you can't go wrong. We ordered the chicken tikka, masala prawns, lamb biryani, chicken ruby, black house daal, bowl of greens and garlic naan. All delicious but my favorite was the lamb biryani. I wish we had ordered two orders of naan instead of one to dip in the sauces. Great meal! Can't miss if you are in London. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I was so excited to finally eat here after buying their cookbook months ago. It lives up to my expectations! Well done!!

Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had. From DC to LA. Here for a 2 month work project and I'm in disbelief in regards to what I've been missing. The daal, lamb raan were fantastic. The service was exceptional, but make sure to have reservations or you'll be in line for hours. read more

Is this place cheap? No... not at all! But when it comes to a decent Indian food night, dishoom is definitely the top choice! From the cocktails to just the quality of food, you can't fault anything (besides the price so get your wallets ready)! Personally I thought for the price i expected even better but none the less it's a restaurant I'd come back to! read more

It's no wonder this place was packed with a 30 minute queue at weekday lunch. Thankfully we found seating at the bar and were able to order off the full menu. Service was fast and friendly. They have it down to a science but the only theory you need to know is that they make amazing, mouth watering food. Starting with the fried okra that was well seasoned along with three dipping sauces. Then came the heavy hitters of spicy chicken tikka masala, perfectly baked garlic naan and lamb biryani. The biryani was served in a clay pot sealed with dough to lock in the warm goodness. Tender chunks of lamb accompanied the beautiful coloured rice. A cool raita helped it all go down. Let's not forget about their interesting drink menu, featuring traditional Indian drinks or jazzing up classics like their sweet and smooth take on the Old Fashioned. Before finishing the meal and seeing the relatively inexpensive bill for a full meal with cocktails, I already proclaimed my desire to return. I can't wait to try more from their tempting kitchen. read more

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Wow....what an absolutely fantastic place. Some of the best Indian food I've ever had - can't believe this place is a chain, the food is just phenomenal!! Top notch service. We had to wait 30 minutes to have lunch at 2 pm on a Tuesday but it was absolutely worth the wait. read more

Gimmicky and a little clumsy. Overall - a pleasant brunch experience. The seats on the veranda, whilst lovely to look at, are generally either too high or low for the tables, making a lengthy stay uncomfortable. The seating inside is much better, though the restaurant is quite gloomy for a sunny Sunday brunch. Despite having ample staff, the service was very slow. Our drinks and food orders were incorrect, though our server was very apologetic and happy to rectify. The food was pretty good though, and that is the most important! Inventive and reasonably priced. We came for the brunch menu, and enjoyed our tapas style selection. I also highly recommend the chocolate chai. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

5 stars for the house chai 3 stars for the food. For a restaurant which claims they accommodate people with allergies/dietary restrictions, they really aren't very flexible with catering to those things. I am lactose intolerant (no cheese, cream or milk, butter is fine) and tried to order the Big Bombay and bacon naan roll, but the waiter kept pressuring me to get the vegan version of the Big Bombay. They then said the meat and naans are "supposed" to be cooked with some sort of cream or cheese mixture and refused to make a separate one w/o the cheese. Very disappointing. read more

Everyone loves Dishoom and I am no different. The atmosphere is fun and unique, the food is delicious and the drinks are excellent. We always stay at the Boundary hotel, which is luckily right across the street from the Shoreditch Dishoom. Anytime I ask "anyone have suggestions on where to go in London?" I hear the reply "Dishoom" about 12 times. Hey, it lives up to the hype! read more

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It's worth the hype. Wish we could have dined for dinner but we certainly enjoyed their brunch menu. Gets the eggs and bacon served in naan. You won't regret it! read more

Taz was amazing waiter. Food was fantastic!! Drinks were great as well! When we're ever back in London, we will come again.

This is by the best meal I had in London (and maybe life). This is not a drill. I love Indian food, so I couldn't pass up the chance to try out the highly rated Dishoom restaurant. This was my first stop and meal in the area before drinks at Happiness Forgets, so I was super excited to try some of their dishes. Must Try's: - Butter-bhutta: next level corn on the cob. Love the chili, butter, lime on top of the grilled corn. I am drooling thinking of this. - Black House Daal: simmered over 24 hours, there is a reason this is highlighted and outlined on the menu. Pure dopeness. Trust me. Taste the creaminess in it. Tastes like winning the lottery twice. - Lamb boti kabab: are you serious???? I'm not even a fan of lamb and this was a standout. The meat is smothered with this delicious spice rub that penetrates it all the way to its core. You like boring drab dry meat? This dish is not for you. - Ruby Chicken: for all you basic Indian food lovers, this is your default chicken tikka masala and it's the best you will ever had - Bowl of greens: sounds basic, but come on, get your veggie on with some grilled broccoli, snow pea, and spinach dressed in some delicious lime and chili sauce. If you're like me and don't get eating bread or rice (I'm weird, I know), this is your go to side dish. Also shoutout to the beverage game here. Watermelon drink (non-alcoholic) and the toddy were also friggin mind blowing. read more

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I loved this place. First time I've seen an Indian fusion concept done on a large scale for sit-down restaurants. The restaurant is meant to imitate and maintain "dying breed of Bombay cafés." From walking in, the decor and set up was very reminiscent of that in India. From the ambiance to the furniture, signs for café rules, and the silverware; the environment was very well considered. The menu itself had many items that included traditional Indian/Bombay cuisine as well as fusion dishes. I tried the Lamb Raan, which included a sandwich with minced lamb, veges and chutneys; Bombay cole slaw; and salty snacks on the side. The flavor was not the best I've had for Indian, but the execution was very strong and well presented. The Bombay cole slaw was surprisingly good, seeming to be made with masala powder in the standard recipe. The Chaijito (mojito with chai syrup and ginger) was pretty good as well. The best was the chai at the end, made authentically. Will definitely be returning to try more of the menh when back in London! read more

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This place is literally amazing.. even if you have to stand outside in the cold for an hour or more just to get in. My boyfriend and I came here during a short trip to London and it was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. The waiter said to order maybe 2 - 3 dishes were person (aka 4 - 6 total), but we decided to go with 7 dishes and a dessert. We were quite stuffed, but it was so good that we literally ate everything off every single plate (or I did since his stomach can be quite small sometimes and he tapped out a bit earlier than me). There's so many reviews of this place (and they're so successful they have multiple locations that are all also well reviewed) so I'm sure you already know it's delicious. I would highly highly recommend the cheese naan, house black daal, mahi tikka, and chicken ruby. Those were definitely my favorite dishes. (Though the chicken berry britannia and dishoom chicken tikka were also very good. The chili chicken was actually a little bit too spicy for me, but I did like it though it's probably last on my list out of the 7 dishes we got.) For dessert, we got the dishoom chocolate pudding and switched the scoop of Kashmiri chilli ice cream to the cinnamon ice cream they had. At this point, my boyfriend was WAY too full and only had a couple bites of this but agreed it was delicious. I was so stuffed and still ate the whole thing, so that's just a testament to how great everything at Dishoom is. read more

Dishoom didn't have a line which is rare and the food is still awesome, we had a snafu where they brought out chicken instead of paneer but I immediately realized and had not eaten it so they apologized and quickly corrected the error and they gave the meal on the house. I was happy to pay but I should recognize they were very apologetic and take their food and customer concerns seriously. Pav bhaji 5/5 Oka 5/5 Garlic Naan 5/5 Paneer mutter 5/5 read more

When in london, must try indian food as london is known for it. This was a must hit up place before leaving london. I must say the wait is pretty long so if you can go during off hours that would save time if you are on a schedule. As we were waiting we were able to order appetizers at the bar which helped with the wait. This place was one of my favorite eats during the trip. We had the bhel which was a little different but good, chole frankie which i thought was tasty, mutter paneer was good, chicken tikka was okay not my favorite as i have had better, and paneer tikka i believe which was good. The waiter thought that we needed one more dish but we said we wanted to start with this and if we need additional food we will order later. The waiter was great and helpful too. He tried to assist with providing suggestions. Overall a great place and you can tell since people are willing to wait to eat there. read more