Yep, Dishoom has a fan in me. With an overly trendy place in Shoreditch, you expect the worst. Higher unjustified prices, average quality and take-it-or-leave-it service. Not the case here, especially when you compare Dishoom against its traditional competitors over in Brick Lane. You see, Dishoom doesn't carry the price tag you'd expect, and is in fact a little bit cheaper - and a very respectable quality to boot. Yes, I admit, some of the menu names and descriptions are hard to fathom and err on the side of wanky, but don't be too put off. The drinks menu is fun, and you could easily just treat this place as a bar and leave very happy. Not cheap mind, but their cocktails are well made and imaginative. The food here ranges from ok to actually really rather good. My favourite was the lamb chop, closely followed by the biryani. I can forgive the average naan. Indian food done well, and without the grease. The place has an exciting feel to it. Certainly very different to the white table-clothed Indian restaurants you're used to - it's decked out in original decor that might just cause you to take a very long toilet break as you stop and look at/read the stuff on the wall. The bow-tied subservant waiters are gone too, replaced by the young/trendy type who strangely have the same hair cut (girls and boys), but they just about get it right - informative and not overly up their own arse. Which is a pleasant treat for Shoreditch. The courtyard is great for the warmer months. I'll be back. read more

I'm REALLY RUBBISH at going to those 'in places' y'know. The more I'm told to do something, the less likely I probably am to...actually do it. Like watching Breaking Bad. But, at the end of the year, I finally got around to visiting. We managed to get a table within about ten of arriving at around 2.30 on a Sunday afternonn - a far cry from the mega-queues I'd expected. Which was a good thing. I went for the Chef's Special of the Lamb Raan Bun. Slow cooked pulled lamb with dishoom slaw and crisp-chips (basically, supersuper thin little chips which were definitely more crisps than chips - but really tasty and well seasoned). The lamb itself was an absolute joy - falling apart in my mouth, and great with one of the spicy chutneys that they brought out too. Unfortunately, despite the food being excellent, I felt pretty disappointed with the service. We were seated in the small, covered side area and were often left waiting for long periods when we were ready to order/for the bill/needed something. Our food came out at completely seperate times, and I was given the wrong ice cream at the end. If Dishoom's service matched up to its food quality then it's be close to a five star score from me, but unfortunately I felt slightly 'shafted' with our seating which dampened the experience slightly. read more

I would love to have been able to give this 5 stars, but the service was poor enough to bring it down to 3 stars. (and I'm really generous with customer service, check my other reviews if you don't believe me!) We had the lamb and the black lentils. The black lentils were incredible! Honestly, I think they were the best Indian dish I have ever had. Just a note to americans, rice isn't included with the dishes. Be sure to order it or naan. Its worth going to, but brace yourself to be treated poorly by the staff. read more

I'll begin with an obligatory complaint about the queues. There will be a long queue on a Friday or Saturday night. Don't complain. It's survival of the fittest here. If you're going as a group, delegate the weak one (whoever gets off work first) to queue! The atmosphere here is energetic and it's full of young professionals gathered at the bar waiting for their tables so once the host staff hand you your little vibrating black box of joy, feel free to join them you young go-getter, you! Cocktails here are fairly priced and some quite unique. If I recall correctly I had a chilli martini and it rocked! We were seated in just under an hour and the time seemed to fly past so it was no big deal. The food was well worth it and once seated everything arrived very quickly. Considering the very obvious trendy atmosphere and decor, I didn't expect too much from the food. I'm by no means an expert but have eaten my fair share of Indian food and prefer to hunt out authentic fare so expected the food here to be a somewhat 'Westernised' version of Indian food both in presentation and taste. This was the case to a lesser extent than I had anticipated and the food was thoroughly enjoyable. It was nice to see some tasty desserts on the menu. Although mostly not of Indian origin, they were delicious nevertheless. The price was very reasonable and our waiter was the happiest man I've ever met which made the evening even more enjoyable. Service was included (thank you I love you London, making the awkward far less awkward.) Would definitely go back again. read more

Bacon and egg naan and bottomless chai for breakfast?? Erm, YES please. Amazing. The food was so good we actually asked for the menu back to order more (but filled up on chai instead). I have tried to come here on an evening but the queue is just too long for me...I get hangry pretty quickly. So breakfast seemed like a great solution: no queue, calm and relaxing, and bacon and egg in a naan. I will definitely be coming back (probably armed with snacks to keep my hanger at bay while I wait in the queue for a table) so I can try their dinner menu! read more

We had an excellent experience at Dishoom. We started with the Bombay martinis and then shared a few dishes - all were tasty and an absolute treat. The food is flavourful and it's great to be able to try and range of different tastes. It's also a great change to be able to have a lovely Indian meal in a beautiful environment. The decor is great, nice vibe, fun atmosphere. It's also great value for money (cocktails aside!) Will definitely go back! read more

We waiting 1:20 and it was worth it. Super organized and attentive through the wait process. Spent most of it at the bar. Reasonable wine selection. Great cocktail selection. Great food for the money. Black Dal was amazing. Must try. Chicken Ruby and Lamb Raan were excellent. Go now! read more

Yes, we had an excellent time and the staff were very patient without our frankly epic inability to agree on an order! The food impressed everyone, with a great mix and sides I would gladly have on their own (black dahl is so good). Have already recommended Dishoom to many friends in the past and will continue to do so every chance I get. read more

Can not recommend enough!! Went here on the only night I didn't have a reservation somewhere during my trip to London because saw recommendations for it all over. This place definitely lived up to its expectations. You will wait, however, it will likely be shorter than they tell you, and they make great cocktails there, so it's a good chance to grab a couple at the bar. read more

Got the chicken ruby and the black daal with garlic naan. Both were excellent. My only complaint is that the chai was pretty sweet but apparently that differs with each batch. read more

Chicken Ruby! With garlic naan!!! If you eat no other dish before you die, you must have the chicken ruby at Dishoom. It's been 3 weeks since I was in London and I'm still dreaming about it. Go at lunch; there's less of, or no, wait. We went after several recommendations and then went again the very next day. If that hadn't been our last day, we'd have gone again the next. Absolutely, astoundingly delicious. I love Indian food, eat it all the time, and Dishoom delivers! Incredible. read more

So after a night of dancing in London till dawn, I rose from bed around lunch time and, stomach roaring, went on the hunt for some food. Luckily for me I stumbled on Dishoom which was hidden away down a side street that happened to catch me eye! Curry for breakfast, hell yeah! Service was polite and prompt, I didn't get the brush off treatment I have received elsewhere on asking for a table for one. So top marks there. I sat outside on their beautiful plant draped terrace, it felt a world away from London. I ordered steamed rice with Mattar Paneer and some house chai. The chai is absolutely delicious, aromatic, spicy but not too sweet. However it comes in a tiny portion, I could have easily enjoyed more. The food arrived quickly and was beautifully spiced and fresh tasting, the rice was delicate and light. I only wish I had had time to make a return visit, as there was so much on the menu I would have loved to try. I'd say it'd be a great spot to have lunch with a group to get a few dishes to share. It was pretty pricy to my eye - but I'd say it's competitive for London prices, and there was a lovely atmosphere to the place so i was happy to spend. read more

So having waited quite a bit outside, then at the bar, we finally were seated. The cocktails at the bar were a great appetizer and I was really surprised at them despite their pretentious names and descriptions. The style is Bombay so lots of small dishes to share. It was like no other Indian I've ever tasted. The lamb shoulder fell off the bone and yes, I'm still dreaming about it. The cheesy naan was succulent. I came away full but not bursting and super satisfied...yummmm! read more

BEST.BRUNCH.EVER. Beaut location and it just looks and smells nice. And it's rather cheap! I've now been here a few times and every time I'm so happy. I always have the naan with bacon, eggs and chilli jam, but I've tried a few things from their lunch menu and they're also scrumptious. I mean, seriously, you all need to go. But it gets booked up really quickly so bear that in mind ;) read more

The husband and I love this place very much. And this last time we went, we noticed that the service had improved, as well. Not that we care, because the food is so good it's enough to keep us coming back. The okra fingers are finger licking good. You have to try them. Also, the pau bun thing was super yummy - it's a veggie potato mash served with the softest brioche type bun. The shrimp starter was perfectly spiced and we were popping them like popcorn. The raita was fine, not the best. The naan and roti were warm, soft and fresh. We love to try the drinks. So good. I cannot remember the names, but my favorite is a spicy, sour & sweet cocktail. Try the pineapple desert - and order it with a scoop of ice cream. So good. Finally, we love the space. There's a cute covered outdoor area that's lovely on sunny days. Highly recommend! So good! read more

I have to say I'm not a big fan of Indian food in general, but even I absolutely loved this place. Mostly because of the concept and athmosphere, because entering Dishoom is quite overwhelming. The "Bombay cafe experience" works really really well. Huge place, nice looking bar, friendly staff, and ah, amazing cocktails. While we were waiting for our table we let the bartender mix up his favorite cocktails, and then went for another round during dinner. While we shared some dishes, we couldn't stop looking around at all the little bits and pieces in the interior. Great place, wonderful experience! read more

Fantastic meal Standouts included Okra fries, Pulled raan Bun (lamb pulled and packed intoa bun served ona boad wih mini fries and a creamy slaw yum) Kaali (black ) dal (creamy and delicious) Murgh Malai (cjhicken thgh chunks juicy and flavoursome and Prawns Koliwada read more

We love Dishoom over at Wichita. LOVE IT! We've had our 4 last office xmas lunches there and they never fail to impress our various bands, managers etc when we bring them along. Staff are always great, food is never less than wonderful. I am always happy that the staff understand vegan diets and what I can and can't eat on the menu also - although I was disappointed to learn the amazing black daal has cream in it... figured it was too good to be vegan ;) read more

Dishoom is BEYOND five stars. Be prepared to wait in line if you don't have reservations. The wait is CRAZY long and you have to stand in a line outside. No texting you to come back later. However, the 1 1/2 hr wait time was the best I have ever experienced. Someone was always coming by with shots of free hot teas or sherry. The line outside moves along well. Once inside, it was another 45 minutes in the bar area. We ordered starters and drinks. Once we sat down the only negative part of our experience was our grouchy server. Maybe her boyfriend just broke up with her? Man was she crabby. We made it our goal to try and get her to smile. NOTHING!!! The ambiance inside is great. They have an upstairs and downstairs area (toilets are downstairs!). The place specializes in sharing small plates. I was enjoying the food so much, I forgot to take pictures!!! That doesn't happen often. Everything here was spot on stellar. The dishes were full of incredible flavors. That's why even the crabby server couldn't even put a dent into a five-star + expereince. read more

Really delicious tapas style Indian food. The venue has dim lighting and little corners a hidden booths to make the place intimate, but comfortable. The okra fingers were nice and crispy, the pau bhaji was one of my favorite dishes, it was full of flavour. The paneer tikkam gunpowder potatos, and chicken ruby were also super delicious. The least popular at the table was the masala prawns... but I think thats because we were all pretty full by the time they came out! The side of kachumber, rice, and garlic naan all perfectly complimented the dishes. I highly recommend this place with a group so that you can order more dishes and taste them all! The server was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes. I will defo be back next time I am in town. read more

The best Indian food I've ever had. Perfect execution, best menu selections, and dangerously delicious cocktails - watch out. Decor, atmosphere, food, service all A+! Beware of the long lines though. Get here early! They only take reservations of parties of 6 or more after 6p read more

I've been waiting to go to Dishoom for about two years. I had heard it was expensive and that better Indian food was to be (easily) had for the price. But ... I still wanted to go. A lot. When my mom visited - an avid Indian food fan and a girl who grew up on adventure books of the British-era India - I finally had a solid reason to do it. We tried to avoid busiest times so we could get a seat out in the patio, which is fantastically outfitted to feel like 19th century India with lots of wicker and greenery and brass. We still had to wait about 10 mins but had a cocktail from the bar before heading to our "seats". The downside to the eclectically styled patio is that the seats suck. Like royally. They *look* pretty cool and seem fun but the aren't fun to sit in and even worse to eat a meal from. Low slung and laid waaaay back, we perched awkwardly and uncomfortably on the edge the entire time. Ick. Then I found out why it's so expensive - it's "sharing plates" These extortionately priced menu items can be found masquerading as tapas, and they are designed to get you to order 6-7 to share between 4 people at £10+ a pop. Boo. Plus our party didn't want all of the same things. So we ended up ordering just what we wanted (4 plates plus I HAD to have some cheesy naan) despite the waiter pushing and pushing to order more, more, more! Spoiler alert: we had plenty of food. Another crappy thing about sharing plates as that the kitchen use it as an excuse to send the food out whenever they damn well please. So my husband's sandwich came out 15 minutes before anything else. Sort of awkward for him to eat while we waited and waited for our food. So ... add a couple cocktails each to the bill and we easily spent probably £150 or more. Yeesh. Nice atmosphere and nice food and glad I went, but certainly not desperate to go back. read more

Yup yup, this place is all sorts of solid and delish, but four stars is generous. I'd say 3.5 Went on Saturday night despite the suicide-inducing 110 minutes of estimated waiting time, and spent the majority of it nibbling on some fabulously juicy prawns, some calamari and lamb samosas (all three very good) and a shitload of alcohol, because how else are you going to deal with life. When we were finally seated, our waitress was knowledgeable - which to me is always a plus, cause my knowledge of Indian food is relative- and ended up ordering half the menu, including their special lamb shank ( Lamb Raan) and a boatload of cheese naan and yogurt and chicken and veggies and, yeah. I had to tell my trainer I was significantly over my macros for the evening and he was not a happy bunny. Now, as a proper food snob, I'll say this: this place has some fantastic pieces: best of the night was the naan and the chocolate and salt mousse, but the rest was "just good". I mean, the lamb raan was a tad salty, and we got a veggie concoction called Pau Baji which was really not great. The chicken was good, but I dont need to be going out to a restaurant to have "just good" Will I go back? Potentially, also cause there's a hotel bar nearby that had the HOTTEST single guys I've ever seen all in one place in London, so there you go. read more

If you're in search of something different for brunch, you've found it. And if you're not in search of something different for brunch, you've still found it. I was curious to try Indian-style brunch after a friend recommended it, and I was far from disappointed. The Chai tea made me realise that in fact, anything else I have previously thought was Chai was nothing more than a poor imitation --it was sweet, spicy and delicious. I had the Egg Naan Roll as my meal, and it was also divine. read more

Dishoom - The Egg Naan Roll with Chai in the background. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

DELICIOUS and worth the wait! Came here on a Sunday night around 7PM and waited about 1.5 hrs for a 2 person table inside. The wait isn't so bad - they bring out tasty cups of hot chai and sherry wine to everyone standing in line, then once you reach the front of the restaurant they give you a buzzer and let you order drinks and snacks at the bar until your table is ready. There is a very cute patio with seating, but it seemed like you needed to specify if you wanted to sit out there and/or wait even longer for those tables. For 2 people we ordered 4 dishes with garlic naan and everything was better than any Indian food I've eaten before, although they are not the dishes you'd expect to see at a more casual Indian food place (they're better). 4 dishes with naan (and no rice) was more than enough food for 2 people. The Keema Pau was really tasty - spicy minced lamb with peas and onions that you eat with soft buttery dinner rolls. Then we had the Chicken Ruby Curry - I liked this better than my old standby favorite, Butter Chicken. The curry had a lot of spices in it and they all worked great together. The House Black Daal was my favorite thing that we ordered. It came in a delicious creamy tomato-y sauce. We also had the bowl of greens to get some vegetables in, which was good and interestingly flavored. We had a Bhang Lassi (non-alcoholic) for dessert. This was amazing! The yogurt drink was thinner than I've had at other places, which I preferred, and it came with candied fennel - the whole thing tasted like a candy milkshake (but not too sweet) and was delicious. The service was great and fast, and I especially loved the decor and the way that the menu explained what the restaurant is all about and how they're trying to recreate the feeling of an old Bombay Cafe in London. It's great to eat at a place that not only serves amazing food but also puts a lot of effort into giving the place a great overall aura and awareness of the culture and history of the place you're eating in. Highly recommend, don't let the wait discourage you! read more

I don't get the hype. I guess if you're into average-tasting, overpriced Indian food in a trendy setting with neglectful service, this is your place. We waited for 1.5 hours for a two-person table on a Wednesday night. We stood outside for a while, but they brought out some warm chai and a sherry shot. Okay, despite the wait, it's s good start -- full of promise. We spent the bulk of the waiting period standing around the bar area, where they encourage you to buy drinks and snacks while you wait. (Cha-ching!) Eventually our buzzer vibrated and we were led to a downstairs table. They have seating areas upstairs, downstairs, and even in a detached tent. The environment is chic and trendy, but I found the actual substance of the Dishoom experience to be lacking. Service was awful. No one ever came to refill our waters until I flagged someone down at the end of our meal and I asked for it. And instead of asking if we even wanted dessert, they just left us with a dessert menu, even though all we wanted was the check. After waiting for a while (guess he wasn't too interested in taking our dessert orders either) we had to flag him down again and ask for the check. They automatically add on a 12.5% optional service charge -- perhaps they think that since few people would opt out, they're safe with giving subpar service? They don't ask about your preferred spice levels. I would have preferred my food to have been spicer. We ordered the black daal, the royal chicken, a garlic naan, and the roti. The servings were so tiny, we contemplated ordering a lamb biryani too but decided against it when we saw it arrive at the table next to us. More than once, while taking a bite of the chicken curry, I got a cardamom pod, a big slice of ginger, and other chunks of spices in my mouth. If you're going to give me such a small dollop of food, I would at least expect all of it to be edible. The black daal tasted decent but was nothing special. It actually arrived as a light brown color, was waterier than I expected (for something supposedly stewing for 24 hours), and strongly resembled Mexican refried beans. The roti was borderline awful. You only get one large piece in an order. It's extremely thin, extremely dry, and kind of crispy. It tastes very plain. You'd be better off mopping your food up with flour tortillas (for less price too). The garlic naan was a similarly paltry portion -- two tiny triangles in the basket. The naan was flat and dense -- unlikely that it was baked in a tandoori oven. The best part about this place was the free wifi. read more

I came to Dishoom with a group of 11 people and can honestly say that I would love to go back pretty soon. Firstly, as our group was for 10 I telephoned three weeks in advance to make a booking. The only time slot they could give us was 5:45 which wasn't ideal but, given the popularity of this restaurant, I took. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful on the phone, and when I called a week or two before our reservation to ask if they can add one extra person onto the booking, I was nicely amazed that this wasn't a problem at all and done straight away by a chirpy sounding lady on the other end of the phone. When we arrived we were quickly seated, skipping the big queue outside. Kind of felt like VIP, actually. Perhaps the waiters came over a little too quickly to take orders as we felt a bit rushed to decide and order. The food came out in a good amount of time and I found mine delicious! None of that stodgy Indian food you usually get in other places, this food was light. The portion sizes are smaller than you would expect but it was enough to make me nicely full without giving me tut opportunity to overeat. Unfortunately not everyone else in our group felt the same and some ended up ordering a second thing to fill the gap. One person did comment that apparently they could taste that the meat was cooked separately to the sauce and added after, which I personally thought was nit-picking but oh well. The food is quite pricey for the portion sizes you get which I feel lets this place down. In terms of value for money, I guess it's lacking but it's pretty obvious that this is a place you wouldn't come to if you're on a tight budget. read more

Sooooo good. The flavors were rich, layered, and complex. Everything we ordered was delicious. The staff was incredibly attendant and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

Luck was in our favour when we visited Dishoom and we were told it would be just a 15 minute wait and that we could order some drinks at the bar while we waited. Our drinks hadn't even been made by the time we were whisked away to the front section of the restaurant which was more like a cosy living room (complete with Christmas tree) than the rest of the restaurant which was more formal. I was very surprised that we were given two sofas with a coffee style table to sit at for just the two of us as they could easily have fit four people on it. We'd originally planned to get brunch but were too late so instead had to choose from the all day menu instead. The choices are pretty varied but since I couldn't have my original choice of their famous breakfast naan rolls I decided to recreate something similar with chicken tikka and a cheese naan which sadly wasn't anything to write home about. My dining companions's meal arrived fairly quickly but it took far too long for mine to come out after it to the point that her food was starting to get cold from waiting. In fact the service was really poor overall, I had already almost finished my drink by the time my main course came out and the second one I ordered didn't arrive until after I had finished eating. I wasn't going to have pudding but I was very intrigued by the Memsahib's Mess which was basically Dishoom's own version of Eton Mess made even more amazing by the addition of rose syrup. I'm so glad I did as it was divine and made me want to return and give them a second chance given all the many positive things I'd heard about them before going. Maybe I'll check out their new branch in King's Cross instead. read more

TL/DR: 9/10 - gotta try it. The Dhishoom experience: the restaurant defines Dhishoom as a Hindi word for mojo - suggesting that if Austin Powers were a Bollywood character, he would have lost his Dhishoom. I don't necessarily agree with that - my earliest recollection of Dhishoom is when watching Hindi movies in the 80s whenever the hero would be beating up the villain(s) - he would verbally say Dhishoom everytime he would punch them - anyway that is not the point of this post... When we arrived at the place at around 7:50, we were told it was an hour and a half wait for a table though we could get into the bar in much lesser time (kids allowed in the bar area), where we could order snacks while we waited. Took about 20 mins to get to the bar and we ordered samosas, crisps, vada pav, and bhel. The vada pav, crisps, and bhel were truly amazing (samosas were ok)... Getting a table took another hour... Next we ordered seekh kebab, roomali roti, and kali dal along with some pistachio kulfi (on a stick)... Seekh kebabs with roomali roti were possibly the best I have eaten in quite some time... Also looking around us choley-poori seemed to be a very popular Veg option with people who seemed to know what they were doing... Finally the ambience of the place was memorable with a smattering of Hindi phrases on the walls, 70s-80s Bollywood music blaring (but lightly audible with the loud din of folks inside), and the toilets truly reminded of India (high level cisterns with a chain link flush) ... Overall 9/10 (right around where the 5k+ ratings for this restaurant are at). Enjoy it if you are in London... Tips: the restaurant won't take 'take-out' orders after 5 pm, they serve tea and lemonade while you are waiting (I would recommend the tea), if you form a group of 6 or more - you can dial in a reservation and skip the wait altogether! read more

Exceptional food. Love going there, it's definitely worth waiting, always enjoy the drinks at the bar and when you get seated the food is really fabulous read more

Came here for a quick lunch. Was seated right away no problem. The waiter was extremely nice and went into detail of their menu for me as well as how he recommends I should order, which was great. The food came out fast and was amazing. The presentation was beautiful, especially for the lamb chops. I ended my meal with a nice Chai, which was phenomenal. Definitely recommend it and I will for sure be back. read more

We visited at 8 pm on a Wednesday night in late July: A local recommended this Indian restaurant. I checked Trip Advisor and the reviews were great. We read warnings about long wait times. The restaurant does not do reservations and it's true you have to queue to keep your reservation. We arrived to find a long queue. I didn't want to stand in line but the friendly hostess assured us in 30 minutes we would be at the front of the line which means you can then go to the bar and get a digital beeper. While in line, they offered us a variety of complimentary beverages. After 30 minutes, we made it to the front of the line and graduated into the bar. There we enjoyed a few drinks while we waited another 30 minutes for our table. Once we sat down, our service was prompt and friendly. Our Server, Grace, was super friendly, helpful and prompt. She strongly recommended the Black Daal. I must say, I'm not a big fan of Daal... But this was simply the best Daal I've ever had and the best dish of the night. We ordered a chicken Ruby dish... Awesome. Not too spicy but with a nice kick. We ordered the lamb Sheesh Kabob... Tasty but slightly dry. And a veggie salad and some roti. Absolutely delicious. The place feels fresh and hip and the atmosphere was young and professional. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I love Indian food and I had no idea that Chicken Tikka Masala originated in London. When I found out I knew I had to try Indian next time I was in London. This place is in Shoreditch which is a foodies heaven! It is a bit hidden but very charming inside and not what you expect, it's a pretty big place. The waiters tell you to order 3-4 dishes per person but my husband and I don't eat huge meals in one place so that we can eat an hour or two at another place. Also we saw a girl next two us finishing her meal and she ordered 3 dishes but had a lot left over. We ordered 4 for the both of us and we were full by then end. Everything we tried was delicious! read more

This is my favorite Indian food restaurant ever. The decor of the place is an eye delight, inspired by the Iranian cafes of the past. The aromas and the drinks while you wait almost make it bearable for the (likely) hours you'll have to wait. There's no calling ahead or reservations for groups smaller than 6. You get a pager, but it doesn't allow you to leave the premises, and there's loads to see in Shoreditch around there. I would recommend a phone-in system. This would make customers a little less annoyed by the process of sitting down. We stayed at the Ace Hotel next door, which has a lovely lobby that would have been perfect to wait in. But once you sit, you tend to forget the struggle it was to get there. Try the Black Dhaal, it might change your life. read more

Great place, great food, great buzz... Back For the second time this week. Need I say more? They don't do reservations so 1 to 1.5 hr wait to get in and longer to actually have a table and get food, but it's worthed. Be persistent :-) read more

I've now been here twice and both times it was awesome and surprisingly affordable. Highly recommend the house dahl, lamb chops, and chicken tikka. Get ready for a long wait if you're going on a weekend night, however! read more

Loved this place! Went here with friends for a birthday and intend to go again soon. Obviously the food is fantastic, but it's also quite refreshing to find a place where the mocktails aren't a total rip off. While we waited for a table (dinner reservations are only available for groups of six or more) we had passionfruit sharbats - perfect for the warm evening and unlike anything else I'd ever had before. Fortunately, we didn't have to kill time drinking too many of these, and were shown to our table fairly promptly, despite it being dinner time on a Sunday. There were five of us in total, and our waiter was particularly helpful - advising us to try and pick as much variety as possible, and letting us know that we'd probably only need one or two servings of rice between us (we were about to order three bowls). When our food arrived it was amazing. It arrived surprisingly rapidly and tasted really fresh. Personally, I was feeling a bit under the weather, and while I'm sure that the food isn't exactly healthy or low calorie, it felt really nourishing and quite gentle on my stomach; something I wouldn't expect from Indian food, which can often be overpowering and heavy. Even though we ate quite a lot, for some reason we decided to order dessert as well. Quite a gluttonous move, so maybe go a bit easy on the main course if you want to sample the dessert menu as well! I chose the guju chocolate mousse - a rich, slightly salty mousse which comes with berries. Another good thing about Dishoom is that they don't automatically add on the service charge. We tipped our waiter generously because the service was so good, but it's still nice for it to be left to your discretion. I hate having to kick up a fuss when I've received below par service which I'm then expected to pay extra for. By the time we left, I was completely stuffed and I barely ate a thing the day after. But when my appetite returned, I wanted to go straight back to Dishoom! read more

I have mixed feelings regarding Dishoom. On the one hand, the food is really good and I like the somewhat non-traditional approach to the Indian cuisine. In addition, I really like the decoration and the atmosphere which really remind me of a colonial comptoir. The terrace is also nice, but some of the tables are not convenient when you are trying to eat something. However, I am really appalled by the lackadaisical service. First of all, one either has to come at an ungodly hour (i.e. 4-5 pm) or take the risk of having to wait in a queue for 1h30. Seriously, either they could raise the prices or allow people to book in advance. The personal, while polite, stand out by their lack of enthusiasm (and I have been there 3 times). I would still recommend the go if only once to try their Chicken Berry Britannia and the Lamb Botti Kabbab paired with a Lassi, they are all really good. read more

If you are Indian away from home, dont think - go for it! This is one place which serves authentic Indian food the way its suppose to be. Been one year in London and I havent found any other Indian cuisine place coming anywhere close to Dishoom. Would recommend Murg malai, pao bhaji...Loved it! P.S. - If you are going by google maps on your phone (I did), the actual place is 50 metres ahead from where its post code says. read more