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We decided to try Dishoom after hearing so many recommendations, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype for me. We started with the okra fries, which were decent but nothing special. The garlic naan was surprisingly plain and lacked the strong garlic flavor I was expecting. The grilled masala prawns were quite small and tasted just okay. I also ordered the Chicken Ruby, but it reminded me of a basic butter chicken recipe that I've made at home. The biggest disappointment was the famous Black Daal. Since it's one of Dishoom's signature dishes, I expected something exceptional, but I found it overrated and not particularly memorable. The highlight of the meal was the roti wrap, which I did enjoy. I appreciated that the chai comes with free refills, which was a nice touch. Overall, I think Dishoom is overrated. Maybe it's because I prefer bolder, spicier flavors, but the food felt quite mild and didn't justify all the praise I'd heard. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't see myself returning.
First time here and I'd have to say that it's a pretty cool spot. I forget how long we stood in line, but what's nice is that they give you a drink while you're waiting. It did start to rain, so they gave us one of those pagers to let us know when our table was ready while we waited at the bar. Tbh, I'm not a fan of Indian food, but my friends were, so I joined them. We got the chicken ruby which was pretty good. Too much spices for my liking, but when eaten with Naan bread (my favorite) or rice, it helps to lessen all that flavor. We definitely got the cheese and garlic naan bread, which I did enjoy, since I love carbs. Their version of the chicken tikka was from the grill, so it was on the dry side, but still pretty good flavor. Overall, it was good considering I'm not into Indian food.
Awesome meal favs - black daal, lamb chops and butter cauliflower- can't wait until they open some locations in the USA we need good Indian!
Outstanding service in an absolutely jaw-dropping setting with food we still dream about to match! The King's Cross location was convenient and the layout entertained several levels of which the street level and upper level were standouts in light and design. We were on the street level with a window to the street so win-win for us. The food was absolutely divine. Standout flavors that had truly developed through a long cooking process. The dishes were all beautifully presented and the staff was excellent, not missing a beat with our large party! Highly recommended!
We were super excited to try Dishoom during our London visit. We started off with Vada Pav - which is definitely a must have! I am glad my cousin forced me to have a full one ;) It does transport you back to Bombay! The okra fries, dishoom house chaat and saffron cauliflower were good too. We liked jackfruit biryani as well - but we were expecting spicy biryani. The decor is that typical old school Bombay in 60-70's. Love all the detailing! But bottom line is there are much better Indian restaurants in NYC and NJ. Dishoom was not particularly a wow factor for us :)
Had an amazing work dinner at Dishoom! The service was great and we didn't have to wait since we had a reservation! I love the ambience of this restaurant and the street theme. We had a family style dinner and some of the stand outs were the lamb keema, lamb chops and the chicken curry. This is a go to every time I'm in London!
3.7/5 -- i do eat indian food/ curry almost every day, so my palette is more refined :P no but fr i think dishoom is a great starter pack for someone who's never had indian cuisine, but my mum definitely makes better food/ even los angeles spots have more flavor. however, i love the interior design, bathrooms are old school, and waiters are charming
This was my second time at Dishoom but my sister's first time. I would say if you're making a trip to the UK, a pilgrimage here is needed at least once (I would say once being the maximum, given there's so many other Indian restaurants in the UK). I went for the bottomless chai , which is an absolute must and it was really good. They serve it in a glass , which to be honest feels a little bit convenient since it's piping hot. We got the chicken tikka masala with garlic naan (nothing to write home about here). We also got the Samosa chaat as an appetizer, which me and my sister both enjoyed. I also decided to get the chicken ruby curry, which seemed to be very popular across all the review platforms. It was.... OK. lol. Overall, none of the food here is bad. It's just I think this establishment gets so much hype for what it is. This location is particularly historic as it was built on a trade spot between Indians and the British; the place maintains most of the architecture from more than 100 years ago. Service here is pretty good too. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon and were able to get high table seatings.
You have to visit this place when you go to London! The food is delicious, price is very reasonable, ambience is so pretty! They even provide drinks and snacks while you wait. Reserve a table way ahead of time. Server was very knowledgeable! The okra appetizer was delicious! Kheema samosa was good! Rumali roti was fresh! Chicke curry and pav paji are also a must try!
One of my favorite dining experiences in London because of the association with restaurants in Bombay, where I grew up. Visited with extended family and we had a lovely time trying various drinks - both alcoholic (like Colaba Colada) and non-alcoholic (like Kala Khatta Sharbat), plus an assortment of snacks and entrées I grew up on - like pav bhaji and murgh malai. Prices were reasonable and service was decent. Seating was a bit tight and it was a tad too loud for my taste. Bathrooms were clean. Happy to try other Dishoom locations in the future.
First time visiting this Dishoom location and the consistency across the brand is why you'll always find a queue waiting for a table. We came for a late lunch/early dinner and the wait was quoted around 30 minutes or so. For smaller tables there were offers to sit outside, but it was a particularly sunny and warm day so we waited for an indoor table. Inside is also where the ambiance is at its peak. While waiting drinks were brought out to the line. We ordered an assortment of food, our appetizers were brought to another table on accident but our server made it her mission to track them down to ensure they got to us. Next time I'll skip the samosas, but chili chicken will always be on the list and the garlic naan! Hurry up US Dishoom!!
Dishoom came highly recommended by other travels and friends as a must try Indian restaurant while visiting the UK. There are multiple locations, but this one by the Coal Drops Yard was the closest one to where we were staying. We made reservations in advanced and dodged the long wait. The folks who came right before us without reservations were told they had to wait 60-75 minutes. There are some nights where walk-ins are even turned away because they're so busy. The interior was very dimlit and intimate. Every table was full the whole time we were there. We were table to the bottom level. Service was really slow. Not because staff was inefficient but it seems like each wait staff had to manage many tables. Everything was slow from getting the menu, to waiting to order, to getting the food, and waiving down for the bill. My boyfriend and I shared the Dishoom Chicken Tikka (£14.70), House Black Daal (£11.50), Grilled Greens (£7.50), and a Garlic Naan (£5.40). It's important to note that this chicken tikka is a dry rub version and not the curry masala version you typically think of. The chicken was moist and well flavored but in some spots there was more seasoning than others so it seems inconsistent. The house black daal that came highly recommended is a slow cooked lentils cooked for over 24 hours, which makes it too mushy for my liking from a textural perspective. It was also really spicy. The grilled greens during our visit was split peas and broccolini. They were simple but a nice relief to the rest of the meal. Their version of the garlic naan was soft and bready, not flakey compared to some other versions I had. It could have used more garlic for my liking. My boyfriend really enjoyed this meal and considered potentially the best Indian restaurant he has experienced. I live in an area with a large Indian population and I have been to many Indian restaurants so I can't say I was as impressed. Also the long wait between things was a turn off. If you decide to come, bring your patience.
Fantastic experience! All dishes were great with the Black daal and goan fish curry as stand outs. So was the dark chocolate dessert which came to celebrate a birthday.
1 year ago
dishoom is easily one of the best indian restaurants i've ever been to. every dish was packed with rich, bold flavors that made it hard not to say "yum" after every bite. we ordered the garlic naan, makhmali paneer, chicken ruby, and house black daal, along with the mango & fennel lassi. the garlic naan was perfectly soft/crispy and paired so well with the chicken ruby, it was a match made in heaven.. the mango & fennel lassi was my first time trying a drink like that, and it was a refreshing and slightly sweet balance to the savory dishes. the inside of the restaurant was huge and beautifully decorated, super lively yet cozy at the same time. great ambiance! read more
So good. My wife and I came here around 10:30 on a Monday and were able to get a table right away. It's a super cool building with high ceilings and beautifully decorated in a hip sort of art-deco kind of way. The food here just tastes amazing. Best Indian food I've ever had, anywhere, including possibly India. We ordered the Chole Puri Halwa and the Bun Maska Chai. Both were delicious. The chole had the perfect amount of spice, tang, and flavor. The halwa ... just the right amount of sweetness. Such a good combo. You wouldn't think a plain old bun would be anything to write about, but when it's so soft and served warm, with chai ... it's delicious. Of course, part of the reason it's so tasty is because they slather on a half a pound of butter on the thing. In fact, all of their food tends to incorporate a hefty amount of butter and/or oil. But I love Dishoom and could eat here every day. read more
2 years ago
Dishoom was another restaurant that many people highly recommended visiting in London, especially as it is one of the places representing the UK's vibrant Indian cuisine. I had some spare time during lunch to visit this place so I didn't have a reservation booked, but I highly recommend making one if you don't want to wait for a while. It took me around 30 minutes to get into the restaurant for bar seating as a result but I think that it was still worth it. The waiters gave free small cups of chai to people waiting in line, so that made it a bit more bearable too. For the food, I decided to get the Chocolate Chai, Gunpowder Potatoes, House Black Daal, and the Chicken Ruby. The Chai here was top-tier, with an authentic flavor that went well with the chocolate added to it. The black daal lived up to the hype, as the creaminess and the striking flavor of it definitely solidifies it as an essential dish here. The gunpowder potatoes and chicken ruby were excellent as well, with tons of spices added to it for amazing flavors. The curry in the dish pairs very nicely with the potatoes too. I highly recommend checking this place out if you want to experience the Indian cuisine that London is known for, and I would definitely come back here in the future! read more
Must try: Chili Chicken, Jackfruit Biryani, Okra Fries, and Garlic Naan! Why: Everything was incredibly delicious! Started with a Summerhouse Negroni, which was strong with some apricot sweetness. Loved the Garlic Naan and Okra Fries as sides. Okra was cut like lady fingers slices and perfectly crispy. The Jackfruit Biryani and the Chili Chicken were amazing! I don't have spicy taste buds, but the Chile Chicken really hit the spot with a nice kick of spice that didn't overwhelm my mouth. It was all mouth watering where I wanted more and more so we scrapped everything from each dish. Probably my fav meal in London! Notes: The restaurant was huge inside with multiple levels of seating. It was clean and spacious. The decor brought is back in time with a vintage train station ambiance. The bathrooms were clean and the toilets were an experience of its own. I'll leave it at that. We came on a Friday around 1pm and it was packed. We got lucky with bar seating. Service was world class from the hostess to the bartender who also helped us order food. Total exceptional experience! read more
1 year ago
Visited Dishoom at Kings Cross this week after hearing so much about it. There is no debating that the interior and decor is quite impressive. There is an engaging attention to detail and accessory decorations in addition to the building structure and layout of the restaurant. Overall ambiance drives my rating to a 4. For those of us very experienced with Indian cuisine we enjoyed the meal but can't say we were wowed by the food. It is notably all very fresh and nicely cooked (eg the chicken tikka was grilled perfectly). The aloo paneer was outstanding. The broccoli dish and kachumber were not too interesting, the naan, raita, samosas and rice all pretty standard. Their drink menu is extensive and interesting. Service was excellent. read more
5 months ago
We had lunch for four near the kitchen. It was fun to watch the dishes come out of the kitchen and our server was very attentive. We started with Papadums and sauces, but sadly they were not gluten free. They were different than I have seen before - puffy and not the crispy lentil flour type. The consensus was that they were just OK. some in our party ordered the samosas and they looked overcooked and were reported to be dry. The menu has several gluten free options, though fewer than I am used to at Indian restaurants. Several unique dishes were on the menu. The black lentils were very good as was the Dishoom Chicken Tiki made with vinegar instead of yogurt. I also had the gunpowder potatoes - OK but not special and not very spicy. The broccoli salad was very good and my dining companions mostly liked the chef's special biryani cooked with a naan covering and came with lamb liver sauce. The naan breads were reported to be a bit bland. Overall, I would not come back, there are so many good Indian restaurants to try. read more
1 year ago
Our first time to any Dishoom. Everything was fantastic! We didn't have reservations but they made the wait so pleasant with hot drinks and then showed us to the bar for pre-dinner cocktails before our table was ready. The surroundings were so warm and full of life. The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly and inviting! The manager was really lovely too! He was also from SoCal and spent some time welcoming us and checking in our experience. Absolutely recommend this place and we'll come back in future visits to London read more
Lets start off by I should have tried to see if reservations were a possibility. I decided to come check out Dishoom on weeknight with my family (4 in total), thinking that it would likely be shorter lineup than on a weekend. I was wrong. Because i walked by on a weekend night and the line-up was shorter. BUT during my 45 minute lineup for a table of 4, we were constantly offered chai tea, mint tea, and even shots of alcohol! Unfortunately nothing appropriate for the kids, so i had to keep feeding my kids snacks out of the backpack. Which i guess helped with the final bill in the end. After you are told that a table is ready, you are then given a buzzer to wait for your table. At this point you are welcome to get some drinks at the bar. We got a table downstairs shortly after handed the buzzer. Since our table was downstairs, we were asked to leave our stroller (pram) upstairs. I could see why once we got downstairs, it was very crammed. The tables were quite close together. Service was great. As i've never been to any of the Dishoom locations before, i wasn't sure about the portion sizes. We "under ordered" as per the recommendation from our server since we had 2 kids with us. Very thankful we did as most of the food was quite spicy. Also very thankful that they had a kids menu that had food that had no spice at all. I think it was around 10gbp, and portion was large! The option we got had grilled chicken, cucumber tomato salad, potatoes. I think it also came with a drink as well. For the rest of us, we got grilled veggies, a regular naan, garlic naan, monkfish curry, kathi chicken roll (came with cucumber salad), okra fries and the Dishoom house chaat. the chaat was my absolute favourite! If you have limited spice tolerance, this may not be the place for you to eat at, but if you can tolerate spice, the food is VERY good! read more
I was so pumped to try Dishoom as I've seen it all over the Internet, and my friend raved about it. I heard this is one place to go if you only have a day in London, and I'd eat there whenever you're able to get a reservation for lunch or dinner--totally worth it! We came in at 1:30pm. The restaurant is huge, and the ambiance is lovely. The staff were very welcoming and made good recommendations. This food truly blew me away. For four people, one order of each dish was enough to share for lunch, and we were super full at the end. We skipped drinks and jumped straight to food as we walked the Tower Bridge earlier that day. We started off with two of my favorite appetizers--paneer tikka and chili chicken. Both were so flavorful with a perfect amount of spice. The chicken was so crispy, and the lime added a nice tang. The paneer was soft and marinated nicely. We also loved the ruby chicken, which had a classic butter chicken flavor except so much better quality. The gunpowder potatoes were spicy and made a decent side dish, but not really our favorite. The chicken biryani and garlic naan were so worth it too! Definitely a meal for the books 10/10 read more
the dessert was exceptional. the chili ice cream was subtle and a good pairing to the "chocolate pudding" that almost gave the consistency of a lava cake (melt in your mouth worthy!). the cheese naaan was to die for (warm when came out and the cheese pull!! YES). the curry felt like comfort food. biryani was well presented but could use a bit more flavor! read more
This is a relatively new branch of the eponymous modern take on Indian cuisine, located in the historic Coal Drop Yard area behind Kings Cross station. Dishoom is known for its breakfasts, and particularly things like its bacon and egg naan bread. However, on this visit, I was with a group of friends for lunch. We decided to go for the set menu, which comprised three different starters and three different mains. They provided some extra mains for me, given I was the only vegetarian. It was served with chapati and naan bread, and all the dishes were effectively sharing bowls. The food was good, although not all the dishes were outstanding: the brown lentil Dahl was very nice and well spiced, but it is such a staple, that every Indian restaurant should be able to do this well. The jackfruit biryani was an interesting take, but not something I would have again, as it was a little oily and rather bland. The best dish was a paneer and pepper kebab, cooked tandoori style. it was quite fiery and very delicious. We finished the meal with individual kulfi ice creams on a stick. Service throughout was friendly and pretty swift. They provide jugs of water for free, although some of us operated for beers or Indian lemonade (including salt, it is an interesting flavour). Overall, we had a perfectly decent meal, but at £50 a head (including drinks and service) for lunch, it's relatively expensive for an Indian meal, even in London. I think it would be a nice venue for a big group, but I know of more authentic and cheaper Indian restaurants in the area if I was choosing one myself in future. read more
2 years ago
My expectations were sky high given all the recommendations to eat here! The wait time was zero ( which is extremely unusual). The host and hostess were extremely kind - we had 2 additional guests show up and they allowed us to sit together. We ordered a number of dishes and I have rated the dishes based on my favorites : 1) Okra Fries/ Black House Dal - Brilliant! 2) Paneer Roll - tangy and the right blend of spices 3) Mutton Sheekh Kabab - could have used a little bit more flavor punch 4) Murg Malai and Chicken Tikka - good but I have had better 5) Chai / uninspired I am glad I got to try the food here - the ambience and decor brought in me a wave nostalgia of the wonderful Iranian Cafes in Pune that I had been exposed to years back. I will definitely be back if I visit London anytime soon. read more
For this establishment, I intend to write a review for the location in King's Cross as well, even if I have already written one for the Covent Garden location, since I ordered some different items this time, and my experience was a bit different. While waiting, I enjoyed unlimited cups of house chai, which was excellent because that drink was the bomb! I ended up having about 6 cups while waiting for a table. Their house chai is always a pleasant to have, and I would recommend everyone have some whenever they visit Dishoom! This time I ordered the chicken biryani and the house black daal. Both were just super flavorful in the best way possible. I was not certain if it was lentils in the house black daal, but it looked like some type of legume, and it was extremely soft, which matched their description that it was cooked for over 24 hours for extra harmony. The chicken biryani had a good amount of coriander, garlic, and ginger, and I could taste all of them. The cranberries above gave another layer of flavor that didn't contradict with the existing flavors in the biryani, which was amazing. Service proved to be top notch once again. Our server was intentional in checking with the chef on if any dishes had bananas since my partner had a banana allergy, and in checking with us to see if banana leaves were okay. Even though we didn't end up ordering anything under the grills section, our server's gesture was very appreciated. Once again, highly recommend! I have already tried Dishoom twice in two locations, and both times they were nothing but amazing! read more
10/10 the best food I've ever had in my life. I'm dreaming of the day that I'll travel back to London to have Dishoom. The service was outstanding. Even with a wait outside, they were so attentive... offering complimentary small beverages while you wait. The staff was super organized and everyone seemed to be on one accord. Although the restaurant is a bit dark, it's perfect for a cozy date night. This was my first time trying Indian food so I didn't know what to expect but wow. Packed with flavor. I see why this place gets rave reviews. read more
We decided we need to try this place as it was highly recommended by every video I have seen when it came to Indian food in London. The staff was very friendly even with the wait time being 45 mins they offered hot chai to people who was waiting in line and when there was room they will let us in the bar area to wait for our seat. When we were in the restaurant it was definitely a high energy vibe and they had incensed burning creating a great visual and aroma for the restaurant. When we sat down to there was a hand washing station nearby which I think all restaurant should have since not all washroom visit is for anything else other than to wash your hands prior to eating. We ordered the Vegetable Samosas because they ran out of the lamb samosas, the Dishoom House Chaat, Chicken Ruby, Mutton Pepper Fry, basmati Rice and Garlic Naan. For our Drink we ordered the House Chai and Aflatoon's Colada. Now the starter Samosas was fantastic was disappointed that there was no Lamb Samosas. The Chaat was a surprising hit as I never had it before but the combination of texture and flavor was amazing. We enjoyed the Chicken Ruby as it was very flavorful and tender went really well with the naan and basmati rice we ordered. The mutton went better with rice more than the naan. I was warned by staff that is the spiciest dish they had but I didn't find it overly spicy just the right amount. We were unfortunately unable to order dessert as the amount of food we made us very full. Definitely recommend my family when visiting London to try. read more
2 years ago
Dishoom was on my friend's bucket list to try while we were in London. I think we did the best possible thing and went there at 11:45 pm after finishing a tour. There was no wait, we got seated immediately, and the food came out in literally 10 mins! We ordered the fish amritsari, the chicken berry Britannia biryani, and the ruby chicken with a roomali roti. The food was great! Our absolute favorite was the chicken berry Britannia biryani. The dum was wonderfully done and when you opened it up, the aromas of the biryani enthralled every single smell and taste receptor. The accompanying salan and raita were fantastic and the spice level was on the hotter side, which was perfect for us! The chicken was tender and spiced up which we loved. The fish amritsari was nice and crispy and the accompanying chutney was delicious. It could've been done with less oil overall as after a few bites, we definitely started feeling the weight of the food we had ordered. The ruby chicken was fine. Nothing wrong with it, but since this is one of their signature dishes, I expected to be vowed by it and I was not. I also felt that there was a tomato powder used in the curry because the taste reminded me of the instant tomato soup from Maggie or Knorr. The chicken was fine, but yeah, the curry wasn't up to my expectations. The roomali was less of a roomali, more of a thin large roti. Nothing wrong with that, but roomali in India is obviously very different so again, my expectations were very different. I also had the Bombay Bellini because of its kokum hint. The kokum was just a hint. You can actually add more of it! The people who order this drink usually order it because they like kokum so please don't be stingy about it! The pricing is actually quite reasonable but I do think they should charge more for that biryani. I paid approximately the same amount for the ruby chicken and the biryani and we know who the winner was and by miles!! The servers were all nice. The tables are small and the whole place is very dark, which takes away a little bit from the whole experience. We had a good time but we've heard that the wait time here can be up to 2 hours and I can safely tell you that this food, while being very good, is not worth a 2 hour wait. So try to stop by when you can be seated quickly or look for a different option. read more
I have to say that when I came for my first time, Dishoom was amazing , service (by Bakul) was amazing and the atmosphere was just as amazing. My mistake was going more than once. Let me explain why. Dishoom had coupons they were handing out which was £10 off £40, which appears good on the surface, but it is so hard to hit these even numbers with their weird pricing. The food is decent. I had the chicken ruby, okra fries, house salad, lamb samosas, basmati rice, chicken biryani. All of the food was good, but the portions were extremely small for the price. I only recommend Dishoom for the experience as a tourist, otherwise you are better off getting authentic non-whitewashed Indian food elsewhere. read more
Highly recommend making a reservation in advance! FOOD: We ordered a few dishes to share as recommended by the server. The garlic naan and cheese naan was delicious! The mango lassi was missing some general sweetness - it felt very watered down. The chicken ruby, veggie samosa, and grilled mushrooms were great but didn't really stand out. AMBIANCE: Vibes are more for a romantic dinner rather than a group dinner. SERVICE: Staff was so friendly! read more
Really liked this place, but I think you can find way better Indian food in London, especially considering the price. If you like really nice decor and a place that is really busy and super big/enough seating for a large party, this could work! Came with a friend and there was a line out the door even though we went to be seated around 3:00PM ish. The place was really beautiful inside and I really liked how they made it look so historical - it's definitely unique and I've seen similar but not like this. We were seated in the back of the restaurant, and we immediately ordered a chai and a mango lassi. I think the best parts of the restaurant were these drinks - the chai was strong and my friend loved her lassi. Of the dishes, I thought their house chaat was by far the best. I really liked that they added more garnishes than they usually do on the chaat, and it was super flavorful, tangy and still crunchy. I don't really understand what the other two dishes were - we got a paneer tikka which was dry but it tasted way too smoky for my liking and was almost bitter? The other house dish...was just a really bad malai kofta almost. I don't even know how to describe what the flavor was. I think it's truly a hit or miss with the dishes, so just FYI I very much preferred the chaat and lassi (it's hard to mess those up to begin with). Overall, I'm satisfied with the place and was a great location to catch up with a friend, but I don't think I would return. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Having been to almost all of their London branches, I can say The King's Cross Dishoom is my favorite. All Dishoom restaurants have an unique ambience but this one embodies the spirit of the chain in an interesting way. It is housed in an old Victorian industrial building that is decorated with the story of Indian Independence on the inside, a cultural cross between Bombay and London. The food, of course, is excellent but I want to point out how cool the location itself is. The 1948 Sour with Amrut (distillery founded in 1948) and Toki Suntory whiskies is my drink of choice here. The pav bhaji and chicken kathi roll were reminiscent of the ones I've had in Bombay which is the highest compliment I can give them. If you are in London, go shop at Coal Drops Yard and then stop by for what I'm sure will be the best meal of your trip. read more
3 years ago
Came here for a work dinner and it was DELICIOUS. This place has lines out the door and for good reason. Dishes are reasonably priced and good for sharing. The naan was so pillowy soft and flavorful, and every dish was tasty in their own way. Ruby chicken comes top of mind. Cocktails are yummy too. A bit loud but kind staff. Must try. read more
3 years ago
Glad I got to finally try this place on my trip to London. If you want to visit, plan ahead as reservations go fast and I wouldn't recommend walking in unless you want to wait for 1+ hours. We came as a group of 6 and shared a bunch of dishes which is the perfect way to do it. We tried dishes including - okra fries, house chaat, chicken ruby, chicken biryani, garlic naan, black daal, 2 greens. Everything was pretty yummy! We also all had a mango lassi at one of my friend's recommendation and I loved it. One firend ventured out and tried the Rose Lassi, which I have to say was inferior. They are also vegan friendly and have a vegan specific menu! Overall a great experience and I would come back again! (Only if I have a reservation though - I would not say it is worth a 1+hr wait) read more
Anytime someone tells me they're going to London, I don't tell them to check out Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, or Tower Bridge... I TELL THEM ALL TO GO HERE !!! This is hands down the BEST Indian food i've had in my whole life and I can say that with my whole chest. All of the flavors worked together in such beautiful harmony and nothing was too greasy or heavy. My friends and I went here years ago for lunch and I still think about this meal from time to time. The ambiance of the restaurant is also very modern. Dishoom, you are an icon - I can't wait to be back in London to try their dinner menu next time. I also definitely recommend getting a reservation in advance. read more
We had the best experience at Dishoom in Kensington in December and had to try the Kings Cross location during our trip! We had a lovely lunch dining experience - the staff at Dishoom cultivates a fabulous experience for their guests. As for drinks, we started out with the AFLATOON'S COLADA, WATERMELON SHARBAT and the PASSIONFRUIT SHARBAT. All were great options, but the passion fruit sharbat was my favorite! We also ordered the ROSE & CARDAMOM LASSI as they were out of our favorite mango lassi! I finished with a lovely iced chai latte. For food, we ordered the LAMB SAMOSAS, DISHOOM HOUSE CHAAT, PANEER TIKKA, SPICY LAMB CHOPS & the CHICKEN RUBY. All of which were incredible! We had tried the house chaat, lamb samosas and chicken ruby before and all lived up to our expectations. The paneer tikka was one of my favorite dishes of the meal! It was flavorful with silky creamy paneer cheese. The house chaat should be on every table in the restaurant. The many different components in the house chaat work perfectly together. You truly cannot go wrong with anything you order at Dishoom! Lovely service, attentive and efficient staff. Beautiful ambiance from the moment you enter the restaurant all the way throughout the basement bar and restrooms. Highly recommend visiting Dishoom and ordering all of the menu! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Dishoom has been on my list for years, but I was never able to go during my prior visits to London. I am so glad I finally went because wow, did it live up to the hype!!! I went to the King's Cross location, because a friend had said the architecture and decor was great. A group of four of us went for lunch, and we had to wait about 30 minutes but it was a comfortable wait since they served complimentary lemonade and we were able to sit at a bench inside. The other notable thing about this location is that they are used to travelers coming through with suitcases so they are very accommodating about storing luggage next to the table (we had a spacious corner table that helped). I also noticed a couple of parties who had folks using wheelchairs, and it seemed that the restaurant was pretty accessible (although I didn't use the restroom on the lower level so I'm not sure about how easy that would be to get to). The menu is quite extensive. Our server recommended each person order 2-3 dishes each. I would definitely recommend the chai (I had the oat chai) which had unlimited refills. I will dream about that chai for a while. I also appreciated that everything seemed to be served in cups and plates that actually matched what I saw being used at restaurants when I visited India (ex: chai served in special glass cups). The standouts for me were: - Vegetable Samosas - Pau Bhaji - Masala Prawns - Chicken Ruby - Chilli Broccoli Salad I personally wasn't a big fan of the Black Daal (even though it's one of their most popular items). Would I return? Absolutely! Would I petition for Dishoom to come to the States? Absolutely!!! read more
1 year ago
We love Dishoom! The staff, food and experience delivered to the hype. The food was extremely flavorful and very filling. I could eat here all the time. I may be biased because Indian is my favorite cuisine. I felt like I was eating dinner with my family although I was across the pond. Going back again tonight! Everything was perfect!! read more
First of all, I highly recommend to make reservation at Dishoom to avoid long waiting time. We went to King's cross location on Saturday night, and it was more than 1.5 hour wait. The down side was one person of the party had to physically stay in the line to secure the spot. As I know, the wait at other Dishoom locations are 2 hours plus, so I tried to make reservation for the next day at the King's cross location but it wasn't available at the time. We decided to get something else for dinner on Saturday night instead. We came back on Sunday night around 9pm to see if we had a better luck this time. We were told the wait was 1 hour for a party of 3. We had a late lunch so I felt like I was okay for a late dinner. They gave us lemonade/chai when we were in the queue. The line was pretty long when we joined but it moved up pretty fast. 15 minutes later we were able to get inside and received our pager. We were told it would be another 45 minutes wait by the bar. I didn't keep track of the time but I felt like it was about 1 hour wait until we got seated. The ambiance was nice but it's pretty loud. Our server came by quickly and he was very kind. He went over the menu, asked about food allergy and informed it would be 20 minutes wait after we placed our order. Since we already looked at the menu while waiting for our table we placed order immediately to save us time. We got their signature dish House Black Daal, Chicken Ruby, Garlic Naan, and Okra fries. For drinks, I got the mango lassi with fennel and my partner got CBD bhang lassi. Food wise, I absolutely LOVED the Chicken Ruby - it tasted similar like butter chicken, but at another level. I was not a fan of their House Black Daal, but my partner liked it. Apparently, many people liked that dish too. Maybe it's just me lol. Okra fries were a pretty unique concept. I never had fry version before. It was nice that they also offered variety of chutneys - mint, chili, tamarind and date. Mango lassi was very good, and sweet just enough to my liking. We weren't impressed with the CBD bhang lassi. Service was phenomenal and professional. They are certainly busy but they still keep their service at high standard. There was a gentleman ( I assumed manager?) came to check on our table to see if we needed anything else when we almost finished our food. It was a very nice touch. When we left, all the staff thanked us for coming. I was very impressed with their service. When we left around 22:30, there were still people waiting outside. When we walked by Dishoom in Covent Garden location yesterday, the queue was twice as long as the queue at Kingcross. We'd return to Dishoom in the future to try other items but with reservation. The food was good but I don't feel like waiting that long for food. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
We've been to a few other Dishoom locations, but this one was new to us. It's a massive location and I love how vertical it is - there's like four different levels which creates a much more spacious feel to the restaurant. Putting an extra bar in the basement creates a cool vibe as well. Definitely make a reservation though as, even though it's large, the line was just as much around the block as every other Dishoom location. Foodwise? I mean excellent. As good as it gets for me. Love that there's just a couple curries but a ton of stuff coming from the grill. Their grilled paneer is one of my favorites. The chicken ruby is a classic too, the epitome of the classic. Can't wait for Dishoom to come to America....please?! read more
2 years ago
Great place! Not surprised it's that popular:) The food was very flavorful and fresh. We also got cocktails - they have a great selection, one better than the other! I think one of the best features in this place is service - staff is very helpful, polite and friendly. They make sure you feel comfortable! And the ambiance of the place is something to highlight as well - it transports you to 60s, the only thing missing is the cigar smoke:) Overall, great place! read more
I visited for breakfast with my family, and we split a few dishes. Here is the consensus: The bacon naan roll is incredible, not to be missed! Good quality rashers and fresh-baked bread prepared well and consistently -- well worth the price. The fry-up is a fun twist on the traditional full monty, with traditional components seasoned generously with Indian spice blends. The masala beans are not to be missed, though the eggs were a bit overcooked and watery. The mushrooms and tomatoes were of very fine quality, extremely fresh, and added both a wonderful taste and texture. The house variant on an espresso martini was good, extremely well-composed so even the black walnut bitters got their moment in the spotlight, though the chili liqueur was just spicy enough to venture into unpleasant, at least for my own tastes. Next time I come for breakfast, I'll be sticking with the bacon naan roll... though I may also request a side of the masala beans. Nothing I wouldn't eat again, but the naan roll and the beans really stand out. read more
1 year ago
Amazing food and exceptional service! The flavors at Dishoom were absolutely outstanding, fresh, vibrant, and perfectly prepared. The staff went above and beyond to make the experience memorable with warm hospitality and great attention to detail. We are traveling in London from Miami, and this has easily been the best Indian food we've had in a long time -- truly unforgettable! read more
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