The food lacked some spice. But the location and staff win you over. Breakfast is an easy option. The Kejriwal is a personal favorite. The Naan Sandwich is overrated. Not a true desi option. Get there early for dinner or its most likely you'll miss out. read more

Great drinks and amazing Indian small plates. We got the bhel, ruby chicken, black daal, and grilled lamb. Everything was FANTASTIC and sufficiently spicy. Also, be prepared for a wait. read more

I really had a blast at Dishoom, a combination of friends and family going for dinner. We arrived rather late but still an hour wait in the bar for a company of 4, we should have booked a table and will the next time because I can assure you that we'll be coming back there. The food was really the best part, I simply loved everything. One of us has spent quite some time working in India and it was apparently the best Indian food she's had outside India. Staff were friendly, not pushy and attentive enough. Considering that this is something we'll remember for a long time I think that the price we paid which ended up at just under 30£ per person after tip, including beer at the bar was definitely worth it. read more

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Came around 530/545pm on a Saturday and waited only about 20minish. By the time we were seated there was a line around the corner, so highly recommend eating on the earlier side if you want to avoid the wait. The Pau Bhaji and Black Daal were amazing. SOOOOOOO good. read more

Always look forward to eating at Dishoom after Arriving form Los Angles. Amazing food great vibe. read more

The food was amazing! The items I tried and recommend: Okra Fries Gunpowder Potatoes Lamb Samosa Get them all! read more

Absolutely recommend this place when in London!! Don't be discouraged if they have a waitlist, they offer complimentary drinks while in line. Then, you can order drinks and snacks at the bar in a fun ambiance. Once seated, you are served quickly. All the food was DELICIOUS. Perfect for sharing with friends and family. I will be returning! read more

really good experience! the food seemed even better than usual, and we had a good experience at reception- Thanks to the young blond guy who helped find us a table in the verandah - it made a big difference to our enjoyment of the meal. He was GREAT!!! read more

This is easily the best Indian food I have ever had. I cannot even fathom what it would take to make me think otherwise. We had a group of six including two non-endian food eaters who had been converted by the end. Our host ordered for us and between the paneer, chicken tikka, dosa and sauces we were excited by every bite. The Naan was perfectly cooked and they paid great attention to the authenticity. The cocktails were out of this world. Each one was exceptionally balanced, well thought out and perfect for the evening. Their bar staff had a lot of fun making the cocktails and you could tell with the theming and concepts behind them. I highly recommend trying as many as possible. If anyone from Dishoom reads this, please open a location in Washington D.C., it is going to get very expensive for me to fly to London every time I am craving Indian Food. read more

We definitely went overboard in all the dishes we ordered, but it was gluttony at its finest. As we didn't know what to order, and everything looked delicious, we simply went crazy, but everything we ordered was delicious. This is why these are opened all over London, they're simply that good and really unique. I think the prices are pretty reasonable, especially if you don't go totally nuts with what you order. Wines and beers are around £5 and a lot of the dishes are just a few quid. The spicy lamb chops were excellent. Definitely a good portion for just £11.90. The House Black Daal was excellent, as were the lamb samosas. Paneer Tikka was tasty too. Really everything was very tasty. Order a bunch of things that look tasty and you won't be disappointed. We also really liked how the service was quick and food just comes at you in an avalanche. When we came in there was no wait, but I imagine even if there was a wait it would move quickly. Dishoom come to America! read more

Best Indian food I've ever had! I cleaned my plate! Ordered the veggie samosas, garlic naan, hot chai (free refills until 6 pm), chicken ruby, gin and tonic, and cinnamon ice cream. Didn't find an issue with a single thing! Go here. read more

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Do not miss DISHOOM! I could have eaten here every single day on my London vacation. Breakfast is the best and highly recommend. Do not wait... get to Dishoom now! read more

Gunpowder potatoes were like an explosion of flavor in my mouth! Not spicy at all; just lime juice, garlic, tons of cilantro, maybe olive oil and onions poured over smashed new potatoes that were so moist and steaming. Rice pudding was also incredible. The rest of the food was a bit spicier than I wanted. read more

SO SO GOOD!!! We had their speciality black dalh, speciality lamb, and the chicken biryani. It was some of the best food I've had, so amazing! Also I found the servers to be the most attentive in London (but not too attentive). We were told there was a 50 minute wait but only ended up waiting like 25 minutes. And there was a large area to get a drink and wait so it was very nice. The atmosphere was also really nice in my opinion. Only have a few days left in London but I think we might end up having dinner here again before we leave because it was AMAZING. read more

Hubs and I were visiting London and interested in getting some Indian fare for dinner one thursday evening. It was fairly late, on a weekday, so we were a little surprised to hear that the wait would be 1.5 hours. But no matter, we weren't starving and we were on vacation, so thus, not a school night. Ultimately I think we only waited around 45 minutes, so not bad at all! Dishoom is so very charming, the decor and everything really sets the tone and mood for what you'll eat. We tried to think of any chain in the US that comes close to what Dishoom achieves and came up short. This place is pretty great. We followed the advice of many reviewers before us and ordered the Ruby Chicken, along with a biryani and prawns. I had the viceroy's old fashioned which was quite nice. In short, the food was stellar. My one comment would be that the biryani was a bit under-seasoned, but still quite delicious. I almost wish we'd been hungrier! Then we could have tried more things. So much yum to be had! read more

Despite what they write, none of the dishes can be made gluten free on request. They have less gluten free options than most other restaurants. Better options elsewhere. Also, not worth more than 5 min wait! (We waited 60 mins for average indian with limited gluten free menu) felt really disappointed waiting so long for limited choice. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I've been to all but one of the different Dishooms, and this is my second favorite in terms of food. But it has the best ambiance and service in my opinion. I came for dinner on a Tuesday for a party of 3, no reservation. Started waiting around 6 and got seated a little before 7:30. Wasn't bad, we sat next to the bar and had a few drinks. I got here reasonably early. Line definitely got worse as time went on. We ordered chicken tikka, the special lamb dish (specific to this dishoom, okay lamb shank...tad dry), daal, naan, chicken ruby (this dishoom makes the best of this) and chicken biryanni. read more

Dishoom - The lamb shank - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Well seasoned and scrumptious curry (treated myself to a korma). toilet wasn't happy at all, sorry cleaners! Would recommend to a friend!!!

This was the best Indian food I've ever eaten. The only complaint I'd make was that my waitress wasn't as attentive as I'd expect. Took so long to bring drinks to the table that the Bellini was flat. I would definitely go here again. read more

Friendly helpful staff, quick service, nice beer, plenty of yummy dishes. Would def recommend the black daal.

Worth the wait. We were in London for five days and had to visit Dishoom twice. We waited nearly two hours the second time and yet again it was so worth it! read more

IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THIS AND WONDERING IF YOU SHOULD WAIT IN LINE, WAIT IN LINE!! Y'all. It's a serious wait. Ours was at least 40 minutes outside followed by another ~20 at the bar. I can't lie that that's a long time. But it is SO worth it. We got there around 8:30 and were leaving the joint at 10:30. Things not to miss: black daal: eat it with a spoon, sop it up with naan, baste it on everything. I don't care. chicken tikka: so tender, so juicy. toddy tapper: this drink was lit on fire. I repeat: lit on FIRE. read more

Walked through the rain for a late dinner and at 10:25 was told they had reservations pending. Waiting area empty. Right... How about not advertising being open until 11? read more

Oh my. I know that finding great Indian food in London is fairly common, but this restaurant is completely next-level Indian. Beautiful decor, awesome staff, but really, you're coming for the food. Had the drink with tequila, calamansi and mint, husband had a great old-fashioned to start. Began the meal with samosas, which were good, not great. But then everything else came, and it was ridiculously good. Chicken tikka masala on night 1, Ruby chicken on night 2. Both so good, but I think Ruby Chicken wins, as the sauce holds everything together. Ordered the Gunpowder Potatoes (which you simply must have) and raita, basmati rice, naan, green veggies, and corn on the cob. While this may sound pedestrian, each dish was anything but. Be prepared to wait in line unless you have a party of 6 or more, then you can make a reservation. Well worth the wait, went 2 times in 3 days, it was THAT good. read more

Been to the restaurant, food was great , left with unsatisfied stomach pain !!! Very low portions for the money , very costly for 3 items on the menu ! LEFT HUNGRY AND UNHAPPY , as a chef and previous restaurant owner u feel like u don't get ur money worth at all with the small bird size dishes read more

After spending 6 months living in India, it takes something a little bit special for me to make a British curry house a regular haunt of mine. I can say that whilst the décor and western style atmosphere is as far removed from India as Columbus thinking he'd arrived there when he's actually discovered the Americas, Dishoom get it right when it comes to the authentic taste of India: spice blends that are unique and exciting; fresh simple, top quality ingredients and menu items that you wouldn't usually get from the generic high street British Indian restaurant. My top tips for dining at Dishoom are: Breakfast - it's all about the Bacon naan (yes, I did say Bacon naan) with their homemade masala chai - the perfect way to start any weekend breakfast/brunch (although they do serve breakfast 7 days a week) Dinner - The Roomali Roti's are amazing and the perfect accompaniment to a Mahi Tikka (Fish curry) and Mattar Paneer (Indian cottage cheese and peas) Beer - make sure you try their special Dishoom Pale ale which is brewed in collaboration with Beavertown brewery; it's less gassy and suits the blends of the spices much better than Kingfisher. read more

Super fun and flavorful modern Indian place. Definitely come early as lines are long and they don't take reservations. We sat on the patio on a beautiful summer evening and enjoyed a huge range of dishes to share. Cocktails are also creative and refreshing. I can understand why Dishoom locations are so popular! read more

First of all, if you're coming to Dishoom for dinner (particularly on the weekend), be prepared to wait! Saturdays and Sundays after 7pm, expect an 1hr - 1hr 1/2 wait at a minimum. Luckily, while you wait outside, the wait staff offers complimentary refreshments such as sherry or lemonade, which definitely makes the wait more bearable! Inside, you wait at the bar for additional time during which you can order drinks or starters. I started with Pau Bhaji - a mashed veggie mix served with two buttered buns. It was tasty but I wasn't a huge fan of the texture, which was a bit thin for my taste. Not long after I finished I was seated at my table, which happened to be downstairs. Unsurprisingly, with a place this busy they try to fit in as many tables as possible, but it certainly didn't feel crammed. I ordered the Dishoom Chicken Tikka and some garlic naan. Despite how busy the place was, the food came rather quickly. Honestly, I was a bit underwhelmed at first glance! The portion size was small, and was served with a pittance of vegetables. That said, it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The naan wasn't quite as fluffy as I'd have liked, it was a tad over-grilled. For dessert I had Memsahib's Mess, which includes fresh cream, strawberries, and crushed meringues. I found the cream to be really heavy in the dessert and would have liked it to have been more whipped as to provide a little more contrast with the crunch of the meringue. I'm sure I'll return, but probably with a bigger group. Dishoom is definitely a better place for a group with whom to share and be loud than for an intimate dining experience. read more

It lived up to and somehow surpassed the hype around it. My friend and I went back again and over the two visits had the lamb biryani, chicken ruby, bhel puri, chai, cardamom rose lassi, and two of the desserts. Everything was stunning. My friend grew up in India and was raving about how amazing everything was and how it felt authentic. Do not leave London without coming here! Also the Shoreditch location's patio is so lovely and relaxing. I'm so infatuated with this location that I kind of don't care to see the rest. read more

This was my favorite place to eat after 5 days in London. The food is extremely tasty and the overall establishment is very cool. Even brought our daughter and she had a great time. read more

I was wet, cold, hungry, and cranky while waiting for my husband to finish up record shopping at Rough Trade, and found this place via online search. I was skeptical because there were so many publications giving this place a great review, I thought maybe they just had really good PR. We were able to thankfully grab a table right away, ordered some drinks as it was a day that ended in a "Y", and ordered: Bhel, Chicken Tikka, Mattar Paneer, Black Dahl, and Plain Naans. We ate every single piece of food that we ordered, it was so tasty! Sad we don't live out there, but if we ever do go back to London, we're definitely eating here again! read more

Bah! I don't know what to make of Dishoom. I really don't. You walk in, and the music and atmosphere would lead you to believe you're walking into a Cuban restaurant. You look at the menu, and there are maybe 3 of the Indian standards you're used to seeing. They only serve chicken thighs. They don't serve chicken breast. The service is... odd. It's not that it's bad, per se, but for example, my cousin ordered a "white americano" and the lady helping us out was all... "white? You want milk? Ooooookayyyyy..." like ordering coffee with milk was the weirdest thing she'd ever heard of. I ordered the Murgh Malai. It was alright. It was standard grilled chicken thighs with some spice thrown in. Nothing special, but it did taste nice. The black daal, which they say is their signature dish, is good... but I've had better. I did really enjoy the okra fries which were deliciously crisp and not at all slimy as okra can sometimes be. But on the other hand, the naan was way overcooked and totally burned on one side. I have also been for the breakfast, and I will say that the bacon naan roll was pretty good, but again... it's two pieces of bacon, naan, and cream cheese. Eh. If you have a craving for standard curries and Indian fare, Dishoom isn't the place to visit. read more

Oh Dishoom. How I do love thee. This is the type of place where you want to lick the plates clean. Where you purposely order too much food so you can take some home for later (if you can stop yourself from gobbling it all down that is). A benchmark for not just other Indian restaurants, but almost all other restaurants against. Consistently amazing. Sure the no reservations thing can be a pain, but take that in stride and go on less busy times (when you'll only have to wait 30 min instead of 2 hours). Go to the bar, have a drink or 3, and ogle the awesome decor. It's seriously gorgeous. And the food. I cannot get over it. The daal is maybe even better warmed up the next day. I don't care that it's vegetarian. It's made from dreams. Also the greens with chilli and lime. And the naan. And all of it. read more

I lived around the corner from here and dropped in for the first time on a lazy Saturday morning with a local friend. We were seated in the lovely garden like patio which gave you a sense of being somewhere exotic without the corniness. Been back many times since. I think it's excellent for all occasions, great vibes. And of course the food and the drinks are always on point. read more

Meh. The first time I went to Dishoom about 3 years back I was blown away. I did an unconventional breakfast with a big group of people at the restaurant off of St Martin's Lane. The chai tea was delightful and I remember leaving with a full and happy belly. This time around, I guess a number of meh parts about the meal contributed to the perfect storm. 1) Weekend brunch is served til noon. Okay, you may say, just get up and go - but on a Saturday mid-day, sometimes I just want want to sleep in and crawl to a hare of the dog breakfast for some eggs. Luckily I showed up early for a breakfast date planned for noon with a girlfriend and held the waiter hostage with promises that he would continue serving us even as she arrived at 12:01. 2) Food: Actually not bad at all - the price is right here and I had the Akuri spicy scramble - only thing is the food came out kind of cold and when I was done, I was still starving. This sounds like a waaah complaint but I found myself looking longingly over at the Albion only across the road, serving brunch all day long in perfect proportions. Next time I'll review after choosing differently, perhaps more wisely. When I finished this course, even if I was hoping for more food it was going to be off the regular lunch/dinner menu which I just wasn't prepared for so early (ish) in the weekend day. 3) Drinks -The Dhoble - the description of a refreshing breakfast coctail of OJ, gin, maraschino liqueur won me over - but first sip was wholly alcohol. This is not what I meant by Hare of the Dog! At 9 quid I wouldn't say this is a must - next time I'll leave the day drinking up to one of places nearby, like the rooftop Boundary around the corner. All in all I was a bit let down this time - I think I'll hold off on the Dishoom brunch and stick to dinner for the next round... read more

Stumbled on this gem by accident and it was a real treat! As soon as we turned the corner we could tell we were in the right place by the aroma in the air. Dont be discouraged by the lines, grab a drink, socialize with friendly gathering of people in bar area and prepare for an epic taste experience! read more

Dishoom for me is a go-to place more for the ambiance and the menu, which tries to encompass Mumbai food in a booklet. I got pretty nostalgic looking at the menu, but promise is one thing and delivery another. The food is strictly okay. The over expectation probably added to the disappointment levels. I had the koliwada prawns, naan, chicken and vada pav. Nothing except the vada pav left me dazzled. This place does make you love it though. And for someone from Mumbai, it makes you very very nostalgic - the service is super quick, staff is very busy, there's Thums Up Float and Nimbu Paani on the menu, the decor bears some touches of an Irani restaurant. All remind you of home. I am particularly thankful to Dishoom, and I am not being dramatic here, for including Thums Up and Malabar Coffee to their menu *tears of joy*. Should probably try their Irani food and breakfast spread next time. It's all about second chances. read more

Admittedly, being from Indian heritage, any Indian restaurant is going to have to punch well above its weight to impress me. Dishoom in Shoreditch has a slight 'rough around the edges' interior style, and a lovely veranda area. And the staff are lovely - whoever did the hiring here definitely did a great job, as they all are personable, genuine and really go out the way to be friendly and make you feel comfortable. I already wanted to really love this place. I ordered the Mango Lassi to begin with, as I do enjoy a good Mango Lassi. However, this one won the award for the worst I've ever had. Boooo Hissss. It was weak, and though tasted yogurty, the mango was lacking. The lamb samosas weren't bad (and bonus points for the Gujarati filo), and the Pau Bhaji was yummy - I recommend that as a starter. The Chicken Ruby was also nice, albeit a bit on the heavy side. Overall, however, I wasn't blown away as the spice level was very mild. I did appreciate the menu maintains traditional integrity, omitting beef and pork from the menu (not exactly staples of the Indian diet), which is more than can be said for some other Indian restaurants. Overall, I would probably recommend Dishoom to somebody who wanted to sample Indian food for the first time, but I likely wouldn't eat there myself.. not because the service or setting isn't lovely, but because I don't feel the food was quite like home. read more

I celebrated my upcoming 40th with 14 of my friends here. I was a bit concerned about the service considering it's a hot spot and we were a large party, but I have to say, their service was superb, I wish I could remember the name of our waiter since he deserves a public rave. I'm not an Indian food fan and dishoom changed that. The food was simply incredible and every dish was full of unique flavours. I highly recommend this place. read more

The best Dishoom. Take the chicken ruby and order it with basmatic rice. All the lens was delicious read more

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