This place was so delicious! My cousin insisted we go here because the lovely Mindy Kaling recommended this place, but the hype was totally appropriate. The Shoreditch location (especially the outdoor seating area, even in the winter!) was very cute and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

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The wait is long, always, even on sundays. The cocktails are fun but really small in portions. Vibe is good. Tried the chicken tikka, prawns and the signature kaali daal with garlic naan. Portions are small so you have to order 2-3 dishes per person. The tikka was great, but the memorable dish was the daal. I think it was a tomato bisque with black daal. Pure awesome. read more

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I would post a photo but it would have been of our empty plates. The place is huge, yet intimate. It's loud but in the best ways. The menu is extensive but everything we tried was solid. We went on a Saturday and it was busy but they have the most amazing bar where you can sip on some hand crafted cocktails and socialize. I was visiting from Southern California and would have loved to see a concept like this in our area. We will be back! read more

Every time I visit London this is my must have! The breakfast and dinner are both amazing and two completely separate menus. Breakfast: What's good + Sausage and Egg Naan Roll - what's not to love about this...sausage and a runny egg smeared with cream cheese and chutney wrapped in warm and delicious naan bread. + House Chai - probably THE best chai I've had so far and you get free refills...yes please! What's meh - Big Bombay - nothing special here, it's pretty much a typical homestyle breakfast dish just with slightly different flavors. Wasn't wow'd by this dish at all - Keema per Eedu - this is actually a super savory dish, but the pieces of chicken liver were a bit large and dominating for my taste. If you love chicken liver this is the dish for you. I'm not going to talk too much in detail about dinner because almost everything we ordered was delicious like: - House Black Daal - Lamb chops - Garlic naan - Chicken ruby (any curry really) read more

I love this place! Great food, fun drinks, and an amazing atmosphere. The design was thought of from top to bottom and it all works together for an amazing experience. For a quiet afternoon out on the patio or a night out with friends, it's always a wonderful time. I will be back again and again... read more

This place had been on my radar for a while and randomly walking by the Shoreditch location on a Saturday evening around 5:30, I'm still shocked but quite happy that my husband and I decided on an early dinner. Note - we got there suuuuuper early for dinner but there was no wait and we got right in. The food was fantastic and the service excellent. The big hits were the lamb bun, vegetable biryani, and garlic naan. Also the house chai and the Malai Kulfi are excellent. I really like the décor of the place, and this location is quite spacious which is nice. We left around 6:45 and there was already a line about 20 people deep. So glad we got there early! read more

Went for dinner on a Saturday around 10 and only had to wait 15 minutes for a table. Very cool interior. We ordered calamari, okra fries, daal, lamb chops, and naan. Everything was delicious, but I prefer my naan a bit softer and doughy-we, whereas this naan was thinner and crispier. I also had the chai, which was the best of my life. Pricey but definitely recommend and want to go back to try the many flavored laasis! read more

Dishoom - Lamb, daal, naan, okra, calamari - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Arrived 7:30 pm on a Monday and still waited 1.5 hours for a table for 2. Hungry from the wait, we ordered 4 dishes to share. Everything was tasty but nothing was out of the world good. Bill came out to be around 70 quid for 2 people. read more

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One of the most beautiful and impeccably-decorated period-style restaurants, with one caveat: you cannot book a table. This place would surely be 5 stars if they instituted a booking process. Waiting for an hour or more in the (a more than 50% chance of) rain is not the best way to start out a dinner. But the fact that we muddled through this uncomfortable process and still managed to enjoy our meals is probably testament to how great the atmosphere and food inside actually are. As other reviewers have mentioned, Dishoom is modeled off of Irani cafés that sprouted in Bombay in the early 1900s. Trying to emulate that upper-class convivial café culture while offering exotic twists on high-end cocktails, Dishoom has hit the nail on the head for Indian Chic. Everything is good. The garlic naan is luscious. The curries are outstanding. Don't forget the dals or chickpea dishes. Sublime! They service breakfast as well. The vibe here is "come in and hang out." If you can get in the door, that is. read more

The good, the ok and the ugly The ugly: - We had to wait for 30 mins to get to the bar and another hour to get a table - They lost our credit card :( The ok: - Drinks at the bar and the dinning room were different and I preferred the drinks at the bar - wish I could order more from there The good: - While we were in line they brought out masala chai! - The drinks at the bar were super unique and tasty - The food was delicious. Some of my favorites lamb chops, Ruby chicken, okra fries, prawns koliwada. Things you can skip lamb raan bun and chili cheese toast. - They felt terrible about losing our card so the meal was on the House :) read more

Well, when you wait 70 minutes to access to a restaurant, you want to know if it deserve this period. Nothing to say except well done, food, drinks, service even the glass of sherry when you wait Evg is perfect. It was a fantastic dinner. read more

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

The wait for this place was quite long and I could see why. Not sure I would wait another 90 minutes for this place, but as a first-timer it was worth it. During the wait, a server was kind enough to be passing out mini chai teas or a type of shot to the people waiting in line. Also, the people waiting to be seated are allowed to go to the bar area first and order a drink, which definitely helps pass the time. I ordered a rose drink, which was a fragrant rosy yogurt drink and a perfect alternative for those who aren't feeling in the mood for alcohol. The décor was impressively well coordinated -- I'd describe it as a rustic shabby chic, with its quirky lettering on the walls ("no flirting with the cashier, no heavy petting" -- haha!). The food was pretty tasty too. I recommend the chicken tikka, which is one of their family handed down recipes. The chicken's texture was succulent, and so soft that when I dipped it in the sauce they would split in half. The garlic naan was also very good; it came with its own yogurt based sauce but I chose to dip it instead in the trio of three sauces that are offered to every table, since they were the more flavor packed alternative. I also got a lamb biryani, which was a combination slow roasted lamb and flavored rice in a pot. It was also good, but the real winners for me were the chicken tikka and the naan. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate cake with chili ice cream -- quite an odd combination, but they somehow suited each other. As a fan of lighter, and more refreshing dishes though, I preferred the mango kulfi I ordered, which is the Indian version of ice cream on a stick. read more

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When in London you definitely have to go here. Incredible Indian food and an amazing atmosphere. The bottomless chai tea is tasty and please sure to order the Chicken Ruby, Raita and Naan of course! read more

Dishoom - Ruby Chicken, Raita, Curry Chicken and Naan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I've been to Dishoom both times I've visited London, and I can safely say that it's best Indian food I've ever had. No hyperbole in that statement - really and truly I've never had anything that comes close to their dishes. The experience began with a worthwhile 1-hour (if not longer) wait, and at this particular location, their staff served chai and sherry for the guests waiting in line. That type of hospitality translated its way into every aspect of the dining. Before you're seated, you'll probably order a drink, and I highly recommend the Colaba Colada - pineapple and coconut-cream classic with a Bombay twist: a little coriander, chai syrup, lime juice and dark rum. When we were seated after just under an hour, we dove head first into the menu and ordered an array of items: -Dishoom calamari: a take on classic calamari, perfectly crispy with some delicious Indian spices -Dishoom chicken tikka: their version of tikka masala but in a spicy marinade as opposed to a thick sauce; perfectly hot and packed with flavor -Sheekh kabab: spicy lamb kebabs that were out of this world, especially with their raita. -House black daal: paired really well with the basmati rice and the plain naan When I tell you that every single item I had was perfect, I'm not exaggerating. I wish they came across the pond to Boston because it's going to be an expensive commute for me to fly to London when I'm craving authentic, unparalleled Indian food. read more

This is the real deal for Indian cuisine. Cafe style restaurant, a small menu, really tasty food, good service, buzzy atmosphere and best of all reasonably priced.  £25 pp including a bottle of wine, VAT and service.  My best tip is to get here at geriatric eating time around 5pm to avoid queuing outside for ages. read more

Dishoom - Dishonest rules and regulations! - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Best Indian food outside India. What else do i say. I was in London for a week and ate breakfast 4 times and dinner 4 times. Dishoom is inspired by Irani cafes in Bombay. Walk in and you will feel like you are in India. The wait is pretty long. If you go after 7 expect to wait in line for about 30 minutes and then maybe another 30 at the bar area. I would recommend going early. Breakfast: - Bottomless chai , must have. This is just like I would make it at home. Soothing and a great start to the morning. - Akuri : Delicious indian scrambled eggs with indian bread - Bombay omelette : Fluffy and has a great - Chilli cheese toast with eggs : ZOMG this is the best and takes me back to my life in bombay. Cooked to perfection Dinner - Ruby chicken : this is butter chicken , almost as good as eating in india ' - Naan : Perfect naan actually cooked in a tandoor, thin flaky , heavenly - Chicken biriyani : Parsi style biriyani from Bombay. Made to perfection with marinated chicken spiced with pepper perfectly. Drinks - thumbs up flip : Thumbs up is Indian coca-cola. This drink is served with egg whites and whiskey - Chai : anytime of the day Desert: - Kulfi : average - Memsahibs mess : this is strawberries , merengue and cream muddled to perfection. read more

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Dishoom is without a doubt the best Indian food I've ever had! Decided to go here for lunch with a friend who had recommended it. I'd heard how good it was, but I'd never been. The atmosphere is meant to invoke the feeling of being in a Bombay café from the 60s. And they've got it spot on. You have to get to Dishoom early if you want any chance of getting seated relatively soon after you arrive. We waited about 15 minutes before we got a table. We arrived around 1pm. The server suggested having a chai, which was the most delicious chai I've ever had. It's also bottomless, which is great. After my friend and I perused the menu, we decided on the lamb biryani, black dhaal, chicken tikka, some rice, and garlic naan. It was all SO delicious! The food is family-style, so it's easy to get a bunch of dishes to try with someone else! If you're in London, Dishoom is worth a visit, even if the queue is really long! read more

The perfect spot for a leisurely get-together with friends over delicious food and addictive chai (seriously, I could drink a gallon of the stuff). Beautiful decor and subtle acoustics means you can have a good old catch up without the echo factor. So many great food options but my favourite have to be the daal and the naans various - all wonderful and full of flavour. Recommended! read more

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Modern casual Indian food, one of the best of it's kind. I believe this particular branch is the original one and has a great setting although a bit hard to find if you come by tube. Tasty and well presented food and cocktails , service is friendly and great too. Well done guys. read more

I must eat for locals and tourists alike. Dishoom checks off all the boxes- delicious food, fun ambiance, great drinks, and a reasonable price point. My only complaint is their lines but even then, SO worth it. I usually try to go for an earlier dinner because every location I've been to always racks up a steady hour+ wait around 7 and even on the earlier side there's usually a wait. They try to make waits as enjoyable as possible by allowing you to go to their bar and even sometimes offering free splashes of wine or drinks (to of age patrons of course). Lovely modern twist on traditional Indian dishes. Dishoom can truly do no wrong by me. read more

This restaurant is very popular. Service is great. Very trendy decor. I do enjoyed Indian/Pakistan cousin. The food is good, not the best I have tasted. Over all it is a good Indian restaurant, just not the best I have tasted. Did not understand what all the fuzz is about. read more

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First time here. On a training course in London and thought I'd try it out. Walked over a mile from my hotel as it was a nice mild evening. Got there and loved the vibe of the place but was told there was over an hour wait for a table. Thought I'd chance as I was already here. Waited about 20 mins in the outside queue and was served a couple of free sherries, nice! Once inside had to wait another 30-40 mins at the bar. But once I was given a table, let me tell you, it was totally worth it. The food was absolutely delicious. No complaints whatsoever. Ordered a Salted Lassi, Masala Prawns and a Lamb Biryani. Everything was spot on. Would gladly come here again and highly recommend it. Great atmosphere too. read more

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Wonderful place, great atmosphere, friendly helpful and informative staff. Amazing cuisine, flavoursome Dishes I'd definitely return

This place is the definition of hipster. Meaning that although the cuisine is international, unless you are young and trendy looking, don't count on decent service. My partner and I were initially seated in the veranda. Mind you, it was 31 degrees outside and their definition of insulation included a few random space heaters. The veranda was half empty, although there was a long line out the door. As we didn't feel like eating dinner with our coats and beanies on, we asked to be moved inside. Clearly we should have been more specific, as we were then moved to the loser basement space for those of us apparently not cool enough to be seated in the general restaurant area. Again, we were seated in a subpar, half empty dark area away from the general crowds. This was disappointing, as we were looking forward to enjoying the restaurant experience, including the ambience. I echo the sentiments of other yelpers that although the food is pretty good, the service is too cool for school. If you're not a hipster, expect to be treated poorly. read more

Favorite spot to eat in London. Be prepared to come to the restaurant right when they open or you can stand in line for hours. Really. If you can make a reservation well in advance I would make certain to do so. Had we known about the wait time we would have done this before traveling here- but we were bound and determined to eat here and someone recommended coming around 9:45 so the chances of 7 of us getting a table would be better. We did, and they were. Our wait was only an hour compared to the three hour wait that we left for the few nights prior. The wait IS worth it, however. Every. Single. Dish. Is perfection. Garlic, cheese and original naan all are melt in your mouth incredible. If you really are a lover of Indian food I would recommend ordering every dish off the menu- none will disappoint and the drinks are equally impressive. Huge fans. read more

Worth the hype! Our waitress was very kind and attentive, drinks tasty, food out of this world. We ordered very basic dishes but they were so well prepared. Any of the curries, the daal, and garlic naan would make for a perfect meal. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

We ordered the chicken tikka, chole poori, roti and kachumber and chaat salad. Our favorites were the chole poori and chicken tikka. The three sauces that came with the chole poori were delicious! The chicken tikka had a nice spicy flavor. Definitely will go back to try other dishes. read more

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A lot of hype about this but there are actually much better options for Indian food in London. I'd describe this as the Indian TGI Fridays. Drinks menu is good on both an alcoholic and non alcoholic front. Food was hit and miss. Had the Daal which was bland, Ruby Chicken which was bland again, Lamb Kebab which was good and some other non- memorable items. Service was terrible. First dish came before drinks followed by a huge wait for mains. Spent a long time with the table covered in finished plates trying to capture the waiters attention to get the bill and leave. read more

Coming from NYC, we loved Dishoom. Dimly lit and trendy (they had a whole menu of carefully curated non alcoholic drinks!). The black dal is legendary and I can't stop thinking about it! The Shoreditch location is my favorite, I highly recommend, even if it's your only meal in London, go to Dishoom! read more

Lovely place, ambient interior, excellent food! Had The Big Bombay breakfast, an good Indian take on a British classic. Love their Chai (refill for free) Not my last time here. Love it! read more

Dishoom - The Big Bombay Breakfast - epic value for money - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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One of the best Indian Restaurants in London. Despite the daunting queues to get inside, I keep returning to this place. Excellent Food - love the Vada Pav, Black Dal and Roomali Roti. Mango Kulfi is also recommend. The cocktails are also nice - in non-alcholic drinks I would recommend Kala Khatta Sharbat - really refreshing. read more

Dishoom - Black Dal and Roomali -awesome - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had! our waitress was really nice and gave us great recommendations on what to order and of course we ordered it all! We had more food than either of us could eat but the food was just that good. The walk back to the hotel was hard because we were stuffed and both wanted to take a serious nap. read more

Great atmosphere. Colonial India feel, I like it. Tbh I'm pretty critical when it comes to eating Indian food when going out but this place served decent chops and black daal. Dhal. Dahl. Daaahl. Wonder what the actual spelling of that word is Anyway. Taste was 8/10. Atmosphere was 8.5/10. Good service. Oh damn.... I remember I had a old fashion, but the viceroy old fashion (think that was the name???). Yea that was dope. 8/10. read more

I'm no expert in Indian food but this was AMAZING. We got: - vegetable samosas (5/5) - pau bhaji (5/5) - chicken ruby (5/5) - chilli malai pomelo (5/5) - dishoom chicken tikka roll (4/5) - not a very shareable plate as the rest of them, and I wish they had told us - I also feel it's a lackluster dish compared to the many other better options - house black daal - lamb boti kabab (5/5) - they managed to make a 'dry' dish still delicious and flavourful - gunpowder potatoes (5/5) - side of basmati rice & garlic naan (5/5) We also got chaijitos and the viceroy's old-fashioned, both expertly crafted cocktails. I would highly recommend going to this place! We sat on the veranda and it was very cosy, with great food and great service. read more

I went here twice when I was in London previously, this experience was again top-notch. It has an interesting decor, great service, perfectly cooked food, and an interesting range of flavor profiles on the menu without taking on too much. Their cocktails and chai's are also out of this world. A tiny bit on the pricier side but worth it for all the reasons listed above. read more

One of the best Indian places I've ever tried they don't have your typical tikka Marsala but they do have a chicken ruby that is a MUST TRY. Great for one person and doesn't come wth rice so you have to order that separate but I'm salivating at the thought of how delicious the sauce was and how the chicken was perfectly cooked. The ambiance is super cozy, feels sort of like a den and it's dimly lit and nice for a date or even a bigger party. I love that they're open about later than a lot of other restaurants in the area. The front door was a bit confusing (or maybe I'm directionally challenged) but once we found it, the restaurant was the highlight of my night. read more

Some of the best food I've had the pleasure of eating in my life. Drink menu is impressive as well. Come to the US!!!!

Fantastic Indian food! The dahl was amazing, the naan hot, the flavors terrific. I came with a friend we shared about six different small plates, each one better than the next. There was a line to get in, it was worth waiting for. Our waiter was helpful in deciding what we should order and the drink menu was terrific as well. Will return!!! read more

Not the best food I had, but, the expectation and the matching decor to the younger casual hip crowds compensate the shortcomings. It's decor is more of French Gastro Pub/Brasserie style. The spices are too much and after the half of the meal, all 3 of us lost interest in food, just the black pepper bomb in all 7 dishes and not enough happiness signal reached to the brains. I think we weren't full but done with too much spices of the same kind. The beer was from London, and, not impressive, the blueberry beer came in a can, felt CHEAP. The food side was underwhelming in the end. But, our waiter and the beverage waitress are real charmers. The foul tactic at the entrance door was really not nice. The greeting staff said the waiting is 1 hour 25 minutes, but, if we ordered the drinks inside (at the bar area) the waiting will be shorter. Indeed, whether you order the drinks or not, within 25 minutes, we were seated. And, the exit is on to the main street, and, the arriving guests might never guess but think that the place is fully packed as they see no one comes out through the entrance. That could sell one or two more cocktails or beers, but, that is clearly a deception. Unique enough to try out, but, I wonder if I would go back to try their food again. But, the deluded people put on their smile all the way. I guess they succeed in casting some good spell. read more