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I've been obsessed with Indian food lately so last time I was in London I needed to try this locals popular spot. Casual spot with vibrant atmosphere. Bold Indian-inspired flavors. The dishes were packed with depth and richness. Our server was helpful explaining the menu and suggesting dishes. Some of our favorite courses were the house black daal, okra fries, Butter chicken and garlic naan. They also have a creative drink menu with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The chai tea is delicious! The place can get busy so I strongly suggest reservation but they are also walk-in friendly. Please come to New York!!
My favorite place in London, possibly the world. Saw on "Somebody Feed Phil" and knew I had to stop in next time I was in the city. Came with family and got a table in the sun room. Will never forget our experience. Staff was incredibly kind and helped make suggestions and made our 3 year old's experience great too. The food was incredible! From small shareable plates to larger curry plates. So so so so good. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a great spot in London.
Dishoom continues to be my most favorite stop when I am in London. My favorite has to be the Goa fish curry and the chicken biryani. Also the lamb chops are not to be missed. Service is amazing always, we were seated within 10 minutes on a busy Saturday night. ambiance is nice. Clean and nicely decorated. Can't wait to come back and can't wait for Dishoom Las Vegas to open!
This place was phenomenal. If I could teleport to any restaurant, it'd be this Dishoom. We made reservations so we were seated fairly quickly. Note that the inside is quite tight and the tables are very close together. We ordered garlic naan and it was so dang good. The fresh pieces of garlic were perfection. We also ordered the chicken Ruby and - wow. The chicken was perfectly tender. The sauce was so flavorful and delicious. I still haven't stopped thinking about it months later. Highly recommend this spot!
Really good, lives up to the hype! We didn't have a reservation but stopped but stopped by around noon and were seated immediately. They almost seated us at a table with sofas (living room style) but we asked to move to a table and they were able to accommodate. If my memory serves, I think we ordered the carnaby special, house black daal, chicken ruby, and chili chicken. I can't remember why the waffle style chips were called (or if it was complimentary) but those were really good! A fun way to try out all the different sauces. Everything we ordered was delicious but our favorite would have to be the ruby chicken, it's the closest thing to butter chicken. The other 2 curries were also rich in flavor. I really liked their chili chicken, but my bf thought it was too spicy to handle. Overall it was an amazing meal and I can't wait for it to open in NYC when I visit!
This was my second time eating at Dishoom, and while I enjoyed it the first time, this time was even better because we weren't as jetlagged this time around. But definitely make a reservation because it's a popular spot amongst all of their locations and it fills up quick. We got The dishoom margarita - you'll like this if you like really sweet drinks! And the spice on the side also gives it a good kick. Kingfisher - this was such a clean mild beer, like I can see this being a good way to get into beers if you don't like them Basmati rice - pretty standard rice, but make sure you know which dishes come with what because you probably will need to order rice on the side. Naan - the garlic naan is obviously more flavorful and delicious than the plain. But when paired with all of the flavorful food, you can't really tell as much so honestly I would probably just get the plain next time to save some money. Chote papad with mango chutney - the mango chutney is really good! The sweetness and spiciness is balanced really well, and it's served with a crispy chip like papad. Methi gosht and paratha (1/2 plate, Chef's Carnaby Special) - I might prefer the paratha over the naan! It has more of a chewy texture to it. The curry had a little bit of a kick but was also pretty sweet. We definitely could have gone for a full plate though. And I really liked the cucumbers and onions, it was super refreshing and clean amongst all the strong flavors at the table. Dishoom chicken tikka - this was one of my favorites purely because it was more my level of spice. Where so far everything else just had a kick, this gave a little more of a burn - enough to make your nose run a little but not enough to make your tongue suffer. Gunpowder potatoes - really good potatoes, but also pretty standard potatoes. The lemon and white sauce are so so good in making them lighter and I wish they gave more white sauce. Because it could do with being even lighter. With all the curries and naans and rice, idk that having potatoes on the side is my favorite. While they're good, everything just feels really heavy, and I'd rather just get something more refreshing. Chicken ruby - I feel like this is the dish that everyone really gets. And I can see why! Super creamy, sweet, and flavorful, it's kind of similar to butter chicken. The food comes out pretty quickly and the workers are so friendly. And I love the little mango candies they bring out along with the bill.
I feel like I've thought about Dishoom at least once a day ever since trying it during my most recent trip to London. This is a rite of passage for tourists and there are multiple locations across London to check out so you have many opportunities to try it! We waited about ~30 minutes and another group waiting in line said it was "worth the wait" and they weren't wrong. There were only 2 of us and we feasted like queens. You must get the okra fries, chili cheese toast, ruby chicken (this is THE dish), and chili broccoli salad. If you have room for dessert, I highly recommend the kulfi which is pretty much like ice cream but in a popsicle. We also had the methi gosht and paratha along with the gunpowder potatoes, but that isn't anything to write home about. The service was friendly and efficient. The actual restaurant itself has darker/dimmed lighting inside and I felt like we had to use our flash to look at the menus (or maybe our eyes are just that old). Overall, it was an amazing experience and I would recommend coming here at least once during your trip to London. To be honest, at one point, we were thinking about going back again for a second time.
Dishoom is a must visit when you are in London! The vibe here is so cool. We came for breakfast and I believe you can make reservations here but walk ins are ok too. Sometimes the lines get long but it moves fast. Their house chai is an absolute must and it is bottomless! They have the recipe right at the entrance. Naan rolls are super yummy, we tired sausage naan roll. Luckily our timing was a transition between breakfast and all day dining so I also got to try Vada pav which is probably the best Vada pav I have ever had! I can't wait to go back and try rest of all day dining.
Delicious! Probably one of the best Indian places we've had. First time trying and despite being a chain, it was great. Service was attentive. We sat at the bar before moving into the dining area. Unfortunate that during the transition between the bar and restaurant, the refillable chai wasn't brought over. Just know that your chai is bottomless :)
IYKYK, Indian food in the UK is a must! It was so hard to decide where but my friends and the internet recommended we try Dishoom. Oh my gosh this place is so dang good! Reservations are a must because this is one of the most popular places to get Indian cuisine in London. We arrived before our reservations and sat at the bar. Once our table was ready, we were seated. The restaurant is quite massive. The bar is reminiscent of a typical pub--dark, cozy, old school. As you walk into the dining side it's bright, lots of plants and art, and mismatched tables and chairs for ranging party sizes. Service is fantastic, all of our waitresses are kind, accommodating, and fun to chat to. Everyone who helped us were efficient. We shared family style, ordering the Chef's Caranby Special, Makmali Paneer, Chicken Ruby, House Black Daal, Garlic Naan, and Basmati Rice. Hands down, my favorite curry was the black daal. It is so freaking addicting--creamy, rich, and delicious. The other curries were superb with a hint of spice, plenty of seasoning, and decent meat portions. Our starches were all great accompaniments. For dessert, they had some of the Coconutty Fruit Crumble. I took a bite and the crumble was good--sweet, coconutty, and filled with fruit. I decided to order a House Chai with Oat Milk. It was one of the best chais and a mixture of all the goodness--sweet, spicy, bold, and creamy. Dishoom is a well loved restaurant chain in England. Their Caranby location is off Kingly, which is a walking only path. Make reservations in advance! By the time we left there were at least 40 people waiting outside because it's that good. A true must try when visiting or living in London.
Dishoom was definitely one of the most recommended restaurants for us to try when we were in London for our first time, and I'm glad to say that it did not disappoint! We made a reservation for lunch at this location (Carnaby) on a Monday and it wasn't too busy at all when we arrived. The interior is a bit dark but part of the main dining area does open up to a bright and well-lit section which was nice during the daytime. We started with the okra fries and pau bhaji, both of which were super flavorful! For the pau bhaji, the combo of the somewhat spicy mashed vegetables with the buttery buns was an absolute delight. Then for the main courses, my fiance and I shared the black daal and the methi gosht with paratha (which is the cafe special at the Carnaby location). Both dishes were fantastic, and we definitely used up all of the paratha to soak up the curries. All in all, what a delicious meal and I'll absolutely be back again if I'm in London in the future!
We were super glad to have made a reservation for an early Tuesday dinner. 30 mins after we were seated at 5:30PM, the whole place was packed and a queue had begun forming outside in the street. The restaurant is comfortable but feels small and cosy. We had a super friendly server who offered a great tour of the menu, and gave us some advice on how to order for 2 people. Well, the choices were excellent, but we did end up with wayyyyy too much food, so be careful overestimating your appetites! To kick things off, the Chota Papad was a fun, 3D-take on the poppadom, and came with great chutneys. We enjoyed the Carnaby Chef's Special, Methi Gosht with paratha; super tender lamb and great warmth. It's offered in a half-portion if needed. However, the top dish for us was the Chicken Ruby. To this homecoming Brit, it felt like a "proper" curry and had a lovely nostalgia of high street Indian restaurants of the 90s. We were talked into adding a small plate, and really loved the Fish Amritsari - but this, plus a roti, took the volume of food over the top for us, so we were sad to walk away from the leftovers. Next time, I'd stick with one entree, one small plate and the magical hexagonal poppadom bites. Dishoom deserves its accolades, and this particular location is highly recommended for a laid back, comfortable and welcoming experience.
2 years ago
Overall, amazing! Definitely recommend! The wait was long (saturday night 7:30pm). About 30mins standing in line then over an hour inside. But, inside you can get drinks. The service was good. They give you tea in line and once inside you can sit at a high top and order from someone, not just the bartender. The food was delicious! Some of the best Indian food we have ever had. Do not sleep on the raita! It's a must for dipping naan. Plain and garlic naan was fresh and perfectly cooked. Chicken tikka and Ruby chicken were both so flavorful! Somewhat small portions, so make sure to order a couple different things. Great for sharing. Make sure you listen to the rundown of the menu. Some things come with sauce, others don't and if you want rice, you have to order it on the side. Decently priced. Great ambiance. read more
2 years ago
We had heard rave reviews from family in the area, so we decided to give it a try on our last visit. We got REALLY lucky and only waited a few minutes before getting seated. This place is awesome!!! The service was great, the atmosphere was lively, and the food was DELICIOUS! Now, let me tell you, if I could have, I would have eaten EVERY meal here for our entire trip. But, we were only in London for a couple of days, and I didn't want to waste precious time in a queue for every meal! LOL read more
4 years ago
Don't touch me, don't talk to me, I'm not okay. I don't understand how I'm supposed to just go along existing now that I've experienced this place and cannot continue to do so on the daily? Distressing. Highly distressing. This is the best All The Things I've ever had. All of the things are the Best Thing. It defies all reason and I cannot cope. Please please please expand shipping for the online store. Begging. BEGGING. Ate here 3 times in 5 days and would do so again forever. Love you miss you read more
Love, love, love every single thing about this restaurant. It's my second time visiting London and my second time visiting Dishoom. One of the best dining experiences ever. The staff is amazing and the food is next level. If you ever get the chance to visit London, make sure you eat at this fantastic restaurant!! read more
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Great setting- I loved seeing the kitchen downstairs on my trip to the WC. Solid daal and mataar paneer. The chicken tikka wasn't anything inspired but good nonetheless. Definitely a spot to hit at lunch to avoid the monstrous crowds! read more
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While in London I would say 100% make time to come here. Know that you will have to wait a little bit if you do not make reservations because the line is long. But the staff makes it worth it. People in line got to enjoy some beverages and snacks while they waited. I will say that the wait went by faster because of this. Our server was very nice and offered amazing recommendations for the menu. I ended up getting the chicken marsala with a side of rice, garlic naan, and we shared a plate of their potatoes. Everything was delicious. The chicken marsala was different than in the states. it did not come in a bowl with the sauce it was just the seasoning around the chicken kind of like a kabob. Different than what I was expecting but still very good. The potatoes were amazing and we had enough to share between all four of us. Well I didn't order a beverage my friend's got the Manhattans which came in there little glass bottles that you poured yourself over ice. It was very cute. I think that this place was the highlight of my trip. The atmosphere, eating outside, and the great food. I would definitely come here again. read more
3 years ago
Perfect service and perfect dishes! my parents first time try Indian food and never disappointed! We love it ! The chef's special is the best!! Price is fair. Everyone should try! Hope it will open in the US read more
Dishoom has kind of become a rite of passage for Indian food that tourists must check off their London food itinerary. They have several locations in London and although the food wont knock your socks off, its pretty good. I'll start off with the worst thing that they serve - chai. What in the watery over spiced concoction are they serving in the name of free chai?! I was revolted (english slang edition) by this abomination and my expectations much lowered while waiting for what was supposed to be a 40 minute wait but turned into an hourish something. Anywhoo, we were finally seated much to the dismay of my dining companion who wanted to dash to a turkish establishment after that horrendous watery chai but i held back his coattails. We ordered chole bhatooray (i think they call it chole puri), chicken ruby (butter chicken precisely), lamb chops and romali roti. Our drinks came which were a 7-eleven slurpee meets pina colada of sorts (colaba colada). Interesting flavor. The best thing we ate were the chole puri. So yum that we had to get a second serving of the whole wheat puri. The achar paired with the chole did the trick. My friend was a bit less skeptical after that dish. Chicken ruby was your run of the mill butter chicken albeit good. The roomali roti was basically a paper thin phulka. The lamb chops were plenty spiced, i would say a bit over-spiced but good. Everything was good, nothing fantastic but the bustling ambiance makes up for the less starry food. We cleansed our palette with the chocolate pudding with mirchi ice cream and like the watery chai, were horrified at the choice of ice cream with the rich pudding. read more
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Omg this food is absolutely amazing. The service was great! Ambiance was beautiful. Indoor or outdoors. The place gets very packs but worth the wait. read more
This review is solely for their breakfast offering. The lunch offering is five stars all around. The breakfast flavor was more English with bacon, sausage, and eggs, but was def a unique combination/hybrid of married flavors. They serve breakfast until 11:45 am and have a great selection of chai and alcoholic drinks for lunch! Def take you're family and friends here if they are visiting for a run home experience. If you're local, stick with lunch- the dishes are bursting with flavor! read more
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This is a fantastic restaurant. I had not had Indian food and they made amazing suggestions. The small plates and cocktails were amazing too. This is a must stop while in London. Make sure you have a reservation! read more
3 years ago
Every moment of this visit was amazing... Service most definitely... Food... We took the waiters recommendation and we're so happy we did! I would suggest a reservation by the time we left they were literally 50 people waiting in line to dine! read more
3 years ago
Great food & service, was in the mood for something different, spice up my life lol this hit the spot!!! So much flavor, me and my whole family extremely enjoyed our meal. Don't hesitate to walk in in and give your nane, they said 30 minutes and we were sat like in 5!!! All in all great experience, everything we ordered was amazing, the ruby chicken, the tikka, the lamb chops, the berry rice, order everything!!! read more
Top 5 meals ever. Yes, it was that good. Visiting my daughter in London and she said we had to try a great Indian restaurant she'd been to but we'd probably have to wait in line. We waited over an hour...outside...in the rain. It was worth it. They only take reservations for larger parties and all locations seem to have long lines but the staff were very nice and brought complimentary warm drinks to everyone waiting. We're vegetarian and they had numerous choices. We had two different curries, rice, vegetable samosas, drinks, desserts. I'm not sure I've ever been so full but again, sooo worth it. We went back later in the week just because I couldn't leave without another meal. A must in London. read more
3 years ago
Food & ambiance are perfect. Expect a wait, but worth it. Chili chicken, shrimp, ruby chicken, and the lamb shanks are a must have. read more
5 years ago
We came here at about 5pm on a Tuesday evening. My cousin, a local, told us they dont accept reservations after 5pm so you have to queue up for dinner. However, we walked around the shops in the area and didnt see any queues so we figured it wasnt busy. Turns out when we went in at 5pm there was a 1.5 hour wait for a table for 5. We luckily got a bar table and sat for about an hour there. We ordered the cafe crisps (which were masala crisps straight out of a bag that they dump into a bowl with a lime wedge) and the chakna as snack. They were out of chakna so they gave us 2 crisp bowls instead. We got a Bollybellini and a Thunderball. The bellini was really nice and refreshing, and the thunderball was nice as well but the thunderball was supposed to come with popping candy to drink before the drink. However, the candy didnt pop and got stuck to our mouths instead. One of the members of our party started noticing she was getting dripped on and asked our bar server about it. She eventually came back and said it was due to the heating and that there was nothing that could be done, including seating us sooner, even though there were empty tables and we had been sitting for an hour waiting. Luckily we were buzzed soon after for our table. Once we got to the table most of our food arrived pretty quickly. Portions were normal for UK but if you are from the States these portions are about half the size of what you would expect there. Below is a run down of what we ordered and how we liked it. Okra fries- really lovely with the green and spicy (red) chutneys mixed. Nice and crispy and hot, not too oily Paneer roll- this was a great dish to share. We got one order to try between 4 of us and each had 1/2 a roll. The wrapping is not too thick so you can enjoy more of the flavorful filling inside Chicken biryani-did not try this myself but a member of my party loved it and gets it regularly from here Gunpowder potatoes- we were expecting really flavorful potatoes but these were only so-so Paneer tikka masala- if you are expecting a gravy you may be surprised. This is a dry dish with bell pepper on top of the paneer. If you generally enjoy paneer, this is a tasty dish Jackfruit biryani- mixed reviews on this one from our party. It was universally acclaimed for the flavor and spice kick, but some people didnt care much for the large pieces of jackfruit. Personally, I have enjoyed jackfruit in Mexican food (e.g, tacos) and was curious about how it would taste in another cuisine. I think I would have enjoyed it more had the jackfruit been shredded up smaller, but it was cooked well so it was rather easy to just shred up myself with my fork House dal-we were told we MUST order this and it came highly recommended. It is cooked for over 24 hours to achieve a very creamy texture. Indeed all of us liked this a lot and though I am not usually a dal fan I kept taking more of this! Overall, my cousin told us this place had worse service tonight than they usually do. They definitely seemed busy and I saw some new servers being trained so perhaps that has something to do with it. Nothing was lacking in service but nothing was stellar either. Food was very good and I would definitely recommend to family or friends in the area. I believe they have a couple other locations as well. read more
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The food is PHENOMENAL! Nothing here on the menu you won't enjoy! There was a hefty 1.5 hour wait in que outside but it was TOTALLY WORTH IT! Hands down the best Indian food (or food in general) I have ever had! Amazing flavors! I loved the ambiance & will definitely be back! HIGHLY RECOMMEND the black daal & veggie samosas! read more
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Best food ever! We waited about 30 minutes for a table which was extremely well worth it. The server was knowledgeable about the menu and helped us order, the special Dishoom IPA was great. I noticed there is always a very long line (probably because of the amazing food), but don't let that deter you. They brought chai out to everyone waiting and kept us updated with the wait times. Can't recommend enough! read more
We were recommended by several people that if we were visiting London, and if we were only going to try one Indian restaurant, we had to eat at Dishoom. Overall impression of Dishoom is that it is very polished and catering to a specific type of crowd (trendy, Western). With that said, the food and experience here has some appeal to people from all walks of life. Most importantly, the food was excellent. The 3 best dishes we ate we're mutton fry (exclusive to Covent Garden location), broccoli salad (seriously), and black daal. I will give a breakdown of everything my wife and I are: Vegetarian samosas - very thin and delicate casing with good crunch, filling was very flavorful. 4/5 Broccoli salad - waitress was happy we ordered this because "people don't order it in an Indian restaurant". It had peppers, pistachios, different types of squash seeds) and spices. This was fantastic. 5/5 Butter Chicken "Ruby"- I certainly felt like a tourist ordering this but I had to as it was a signature dish. It was good. 4/5 Lamb Mutton Pepper Fry (exclusive to Covent Garden location) - This was certainly a highlight, and why I would recommend going to the Covent Garden location. Very tender lamb cooked with pepper spiced, rich paratha. Generous portion. 5/5 Black Daal - I think the best daal I've ever had. My Indian friends rolled my eyes when I told them I ordered daal in a restaurant. But hey, I like pedestrian dishes as well. 5/5 Garlic naan - came to us COLD and not fresh out of a tandoor/oven. Seems unforgivable. 1/5 We would definitely go again. Prices were very reasonable and the taste/experience was memorable. read more
I live in the USA. The indian food I am used to getting here is good. My experience at Dishoom was great! The menu was a bot different to what I'm used to, but that is not a negative! When I asked the spicy level of the lamb curry, the waiter told me a 7 out of 10, he was English not Indian It was a solid 4 and very very very delicious!!! I also ordered the chicken ruby, a curry like stew, also very delicious and not spicy at all. Rice is ordered separately, so be aware your curry won't come with rice! Appetizers were vegetable samosa and Keema Pau, a ground lamb stew mega delicious (it has a kick!) A mega positive: they are open late (11pm the day I went) The only negative: I ordered the tandori chicken and it had absolutely no flavor, so I ordered the chicken ruby and it was all curry heaven again! read more
2 years ago
What a wonderful place to have curry while in England! I walked up to this establishment after thinking about curry for days. What a spectacular place and the patrons know it too considering the wait albeit short! Being a newbie to it all I was pleased to get direction from my waitress who explained to detail, my comfort, and her confidence an answer to my whirlwind of questions. They really know service here! It was an experience I'll never forget and my tastes may be less qualified so I'll defer to saying what specific dishes we ordered by saying that even a novice to curry like me will enjoy this place. Thanks for a great memory Dishoom! read more
3 years ago
I've thought about this meal at least once a week for the last year. After telling 3 or 4 friends about an upcoming trip to London, every single person mentioned this place. I like Indian food, but never loved it, so I was interested to see what the hype was about. It ended up being one of the best meals I ever had. I was only in London for two nights...and went to Dishoom twice. We tried the Chicken Ruby, Prawn Koliwada, Macchi Tikka, Spicy Lamb Chops, and Garlic Naan. Its hard to pick a favorite with everything so delicious, but for a first timer I would likely recommend the Chicken Ruby and Prawn Koliwada to start. Be prepared for a wait. This place is a staple and busy at all times. read more
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Soho
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