I visited this restaurant twice in a week while vacationing in London. Line looks link but moved fast. Plus they served sample alcohol while we wait. Go around 4:30 pm for less wait time. They told me 30 minutes but we only waited around 8 minutes before seating read more

We waited about 45 min to eat here as it was our last day in London, but the experience fell a little short of expectations. Maybe we were tired, but the service was a bit cold and impersonal. We ordered the old fashioned, keema pau, butter chicken, lamb kabobs, and naan. The app was veering on top spicy but the chicken and naan helped balance the spice levels. Lamb was surprisingly tough and chewy. 4 stars for the drinks and chicken! read more

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Standard Dishoom fare served and presented at the usual high standard. Also as usual there is the statutory queue followed by a wait at the bar which as always is a bit of a shame when you are hungry and looking forward to sitting down and eating. As I've probably said before, nobody forces you to come and queue at any Dishoom establishment and the food is excellent. Best plan is to come in a big group of 6 or more, which allows you to make a booking. Alternatively make a booking for breakfast or lunch but don't turn up late or you may find yourself back in the queue. Unlike the queue, the food is 5 star and yes I would go back again! read more

Solid Experience! Good drinks, delicious food, amazing vegetarian options! Long line, but worth the wait. Food Order: vegetable samosas, Pau Bhaji, Bhel, gunpowder potatoes, Mattar Paneer, jackfruit Biryani, Raita, Paneer Roll, Garlic Naan. Bar Order: Viceroy's Old Fashion Environment: spacious table seating with a variety of options depending on the room you are seated in. They have large 6-8 person booths, 2-person cubbies, tables, and even some "outdoor" verandah area seating. Service was quick and very efficient! Verdict: a "Definitely Visit" for all travelers. Food is delicious, drinks are fantastic, and service was efficient. You will walk away very satisfied and filled with a great experience! Tips: block off at least 90-120 minutes for your visit. Check-in, Enjoy a drink at the bar, and look over the menu so you can be prepared to order. Are you a desert person, try the Malai Kulfi- it's amazing (says my partner). Next Time: try Chana Chaat and the Butter Bhutta. It sounded amazing, we just didn't have enough space in our stomachs. read more

Dishoom - Malai Kulfi and Pistachio Kulfi - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Can't speak highly enough about this place! I went while traveling on holiday and had to go twice. So many people recommended it and now I see why. I think Leah was our server and she helped me with food allergies and walked me through a specialized menu. She was so lovely and the ambience was charming. Love it and miss it! read more

This was a great experience. Everything we ate was amazing and a little spicy. I would say be ready for the spice. We tried just about everything on the menu and it was all worth trying. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait and I recommend making one or else you will wait for hours. The staff was kind of slow but that could have been out waiter. read more

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have been trying to visit Dishoom for some time.. Kindaa expected suboptimal experience and they delivered that - Long wait time, which is ok - Ordered Garlic Naan, Chicken, Raita, etc - Garlic Naan came Absolutely cold - by the time replacement came chicken got absolutely cold - Raita had rotten onion ... very discerning to someone who cooks - I noted that Kitchen is in the basement near the restrooms ... Given the pressure on servers ... that explains the food coming out as cold ... Overall Lack of attention to details read more

Our server Aleksander from Bulgaria was the best. He asked about our allergies and recommended the most amazing dishes. This restaurant does not disappoint and will be a go-to every time we are in London. The food was extremely fresh, flavorful and service was incredible. Very happy! read more

We were skeptical when we discovered Dishoom is part of a chain (in an area heavily trafficked by tourists like us), but our decision to try it was vindicated. The food, the service, and the vibe were fantastic. The staff went out of its way to answer questions and seemed truly concerned that we were satisfied. After ordering the black daal, a specialty, our server apologetically informed us that the kitchen had run out of the dish. Later the manager stopped to apologize and then offered us a free pudding. However toward the end of our main, she returned with a full serving of the daal. "The kitchen," she said, "made more. You should try it." It was delicious, she didn't charge us for the daal--and she still comped our pudding. Yes, we waited 30 minutes like everyone else, but the experience was worth it. (And if you are adventurous when it comes to flavor combinations, try the kala khatta gola ice.) read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Overrated much? Service was ok, but a coke was spilled onto my friend and all that was said was oh my bad sorry man. Food was fine, but nothing went above and beyond. Maybe the forced set menu for a big party didn't hit the right dishes but the chicken was dry, rice didn't have much flavor and not too much was memorable. Naan was crap to be honest, I've had way better naan in the states so after hearing about how great the indian food is in London this place impressed me as much as their burger king did. read more

Maybe the best Indian I've ever had. Excellent chicken tikka masala (called the chicken ruby here), and incredibly naan bread. This place is a staple of our London trips, and one of my top recommendations for anybody going to the city. read more

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Omg! Everyone who recommended this place to me wasn't lying at all. If anything they undersold this place. The food was incredible!! It literally tasted like the food in India, possibly the best Indian food I've had. Everything we ordered was just amazing. All of us enjoyed every bite of it. There was literally nothing left. I can't wait to come back to London and go back! If you're ever in London, this is a must. You have to check it out. read more

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Outstanding culinary experience. Very good service!! If they had a branch nearby where I live I was paying them a visit at least once a week. read more

Busy restaurant on Carnaby but worth the wait! Friendly service, wide range drinks that incorporate Indian flavors by modernizing common drinks. The food was delicious. Mostly small portions that my husband and I shared. Waiteress said that we should get 3 menu items per person but I thought 2 would have been more than enough. Everything we got was amazing but most notable was the lamb kabob. read more

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Worthwhile wait line! We waited in line for about 30 min (or a bit over that) under the light drizzly London rain to get in. While we waited we were taken care by the hostess given us some complimentary and delicious hot drinks to endure the low temperature and empty stomach! Once inside, we waited for about 15 min and had drinks at the bar. Everything in the menu is very tempting but our good server gave us good hits on how to pair dishes and what should be our main selections in order to get a delightful experience, and so we did. We started off with our passion: SAMOSAS! Could not believe how yummy they were. We also had some naan bread, very, very, very good. We followed those with the Chicken Berry Britannia and Chicken Ruby; we felt like not going to the traditional thing but instead, trying something that was signature to Dishoom. This is another one to the list of "coming back!" when in London. The value/price was one of the best in our visit to London, given this is a very expensive city. But I was happy with what I paid, compared to other places we dined at. @FrancescaMusica read more

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Great food and service as well as ambience. Attendants were attentive and quick to the needs.

So we have eaten here three times already during our London vacation..... so you know the food is really outstanding. Our favorites were the Chili Broccoli salad, Ruby Chicken and the Lamb Curry.., all the flavors were spot on with just the right amount of heat. But even better than the food is the service - today we were especially impressed with our server Kaya who went out of her way to make sure we had a great meal and overall experience.... We even noticed Kaya helping another table nearby and showing great patience with their demands! Dishoom cannot be missed!!! read more

AMAZING Indian food. Dishoom is a trendy, hipster place, but it does not lose out on flavor and quality of each individual dish. The space is much larger than expected, and even has a "garden" room under a skylight. The dishes come out when they come out, so service moves quicker. Our server advised 2-3 plates per person and we gladly took that to heart because it was hard narrowing down all the dishes we wanted to try. We loved Dishoom so much that the next day, we stopped by Cinnamon Soho and turned around to head straight back to Dishoom just a block and half away. I was sad to have to fly back to NY the next day, otherwise I certainly would have fit in a third visit before leaving. Here's what we ordered and we loved everything! - Lamb samosa (4.90): Like the description says, they use phyllo dough instead of the Punjabi shortcrust version. I actually prefer the phyllo dough because it's crispier and lighter, making it a perfect appetizer without filling you up with dough. The minced lamb is spiced well with cumin and shines through. Eat it with the mint, tomato, and tamarind chutney! - Pau bhaji (4.50): Mashed vegetables, mostly tomato, beans, and potatoes. Slather it on the hot buttered homemade buns and you have a little veggie Indian slider snack. We had extra leftover so we scooped it up with the naan, which I actually prefer over the buns. - Chicken tikka (7.90): Delicious, flavorful, and a good char. I love chicken tikka and this was by far one of the best ones that I've had. The chicken remained moist and tender, which is usually not the case at most restaurants. - Masala prawns (11.20): If you prefer seafood to chicken and lamb, then this IS definitely the dish for you. It's marinaded in a green chutney thick sauce and grilled to absolute perfection. The shrimps are plump and succulent. I love love loved this dish. I wish this is how my shrimp come out every time I cook it over the barbecue. - Lamb biryani (9.90): Could use more lamb, but the rice is spot on, like seriously spot on. The rice is cooked in stock and spices and it really is just absorbed in the rice. When it comes to biryani, I always order lamb over chicken because the deep, rich flavor of lamb fills the rice more than chicken could ever. - Chicken ruby (8.50): You need a curry dish to go with naan... Dishoom only offers a chicken or paneer one. It's really like the iconic British chicken tikka masala, sweet, tomato-y, creamy, and buttery. About three pieces of chicken and the rest is curry... which isn't bad considering how much food we ordered! - Garlic naan: (2.50): Standard naan, but not say it's a bad thing! - Roomali roti Overall, the food is to die for. This is by far one of the best Indian restaurants that I've been to in NY and London. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long for a table during the late lunch hour. First day was only 15 minutes around 2pm on Sunday and the second was 30-45 mins on May Day. Service is hit or miss. The first time, our server was slow and couldn't really take our cues for when we were joking and being sarcastic... the second time, our server was so much more friendly and welcoming. If I'm in London again, I'll definitely make this one of my first visits! read more

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We came here because of a recommendation from a friend who lives in the area. We arrived around 14:00 and were informed the wait would be about 40 mins, but likely less. We decided to stay. You have the option to sit by the bar and enjoy drinks while you wait. We sat and after waiting 40 minutes and watching groups that came after us get seated decided to go ask how much longer our wait was. It turns out that our name somehow fell off the list and we should have been seated earlier. I understand mistakes happen but I was hungry and just happy to get a seat. Since we had a lot of time waiting around, we knew exactly what we wanted to eat. The menu is a little atypical compared to most Indian restaurants I have been to. It did not have a lot of your standard dishes. I was hoping to get a saag paneer but the option did not exist. We ended up ordering chicken tikka, some type of skewer, and a vegetarian curry. With some garlic naan, of course. The entrees take a while to come out so if you're starving, I would advise ordering an appetizer. My chai tea also took a while to come out to I think a key here is to be patient with the service. All the food was really good and the spice levels were perfect for us. It was not crazy spicy to the levels most Indians enjoy but it has enough to contribute good flavor. The chicken tikka was dry, not in a wet sauce like I am used to, but I still really liked it. The vegetarian curry with paneer was probably my favorite part of the meal. Servings are pretty small and three dishes for the three of us was not quite enough. Five would have likely been closer to the perfect amount. The quality of the food was worth five stars but service is somewhat lacking and the portions were small, making the meal not the best value. I would try somewhere else if I were back in the area. read more

I would say 3.5 stars but I'm in a generous mood today. Came here with a couple of friends around 3pm on a Friday in order to avoid the crowds and we still had to wait for a few minutes. The food was good but for me nothing to RAAAAVEE about for months to come. The space is gorgeous in my opinion and the service nice enough. Would still be back though. read more

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Well worth the wait! Make sure you go there hungry and with friends so you can try more dishes

This review was for breakfast only. Service (5/5) - it was excellent. Food (2/5) - I think the restaurant is still trying to get breakfast right. Here's what I see as lacking: (1) Lack of combos. Breakfast should have a number of balanced combos instead of mostly a la carte. The a la carte were very imbalanced by themselves as far as breakfast goes. (2) Lack of Indian specialities. The food was a fusion of Indian and English, but the English part pretty much over takes Indian part in terms of current design. Leaving me the impression that this is basically English breakfast and lacked that Indian authenticity. I'd have expected that the balance should be more Indian. read more

I was just touring London and you must put Dishoom on the must see list. Waiter was very helpful in ordering. The food was fantastic and they squeezed us in without reservations. read more

Iraqi Indian food... So many flavors! They've put a lot of thought into the menu, and their own specialty cocktails. I would highly highly recommend trying a bottle of this strange chai-style cider they carry, chai-der. It's interesting! My fave dish was the Black lentil daal - even better than the chicken tikka and the prawn appetizer! It was sooo good, like a really yummy lentil soup! read more

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Fun bar, beautiful place and location, but food was just decent, nothing special. Samosas were the size of a silver dollar. The chili chicken was made up of what seemed like tiny chicken bits. They replaced it with chicken tikka, which was good. Their version of butter chicken, "Chicken Ruby," had a delicious red curry sauce, but the chicken was dark meat with plenty of fat and some grizzle. For the price and locale, we expected better quality... it was a disappointment. read more

Very large and extraordinarily lively traditional Indian restaurant in Soho London. The lamb samosas and lamb sheekh kabab were probably the best dishes of the night. We found the other dishes to not have enough spice (heat) or dimension to them as compared to more upscale authentic places like Amaya or even Tamarind Kitchen. Dishoom was good, affordable but has an over commercialized feeling to it. read more

One of my friends from New Delhi suggested Dishoom as THE BEST Indian food he's ever had. He wasn't kidding! The food here simply blew me away. I wish I could have tried a little bit of everything. I had a few curries and some potatoes that were honestly incredible! Great textures and flavors. The smells alone are enough to make you salivate. I'm actually starting to myself as I write this... Yet another reason I must live in London! I sat on the patio on a chilly evening in autumn. The patio was heated and I was happy as a clam. I definitely will return whenever I'm in London for work or otherwise. I look forward to trying different dishes next time (AND THE POTATOES AGAIN)! read more

Dishoom is the current hot spot in London and the credit is well deserved. We had reservations and were amazed with such a warm welcome. Others who did not make reservations waited over an hour. However they were treated with refreshments while in line. From the amazing drinks (Hoppy Butter Panch) to the appetizers to the meal (try the Pau Bhaji) were outstanding. This restaurant has managed to invigorate Indian food and inject it with an amazing experience. Many other Indian restaurants amaze me with their (lack) of service or an experience. This place brings a freshness and liveliness to the the dining experience. Breakfast, Linch and Dinners all feature different foods. So it's like a new restaurant for each meal. Find time to dine here. It's a must when in London! read more

This was my wife's and I first time eating Indian food. What an awesome experience. This is definitely worth the wait. Once you get inside they have you wait at the bar. The bartenders are very friendly and will help you with making great drinks. After sitting down our waitress helped us pick out some of her recommendations, all of which were amazing. Dishoom has made my wife and I start making Indian food at home! read more

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Five stars and literally one of my favorite restaurants in the world!! Having just moved here from Chicago (big foodie city) we heard this place was amazing and had to go. I am already dreaming of going back! I was skeptical because I hadn't really liked Indian before but I am now OBSESSED with this food and place! My favorites: chicken ruby and daal. The chicken ruby is the delicious chicken curry that I put on naan and roti. The daal is my favorite- buttery lentil dish that I also scoop on some naan. We got a cucumber yogurt sauce and the best combo is either of those on a bread with the sauce and then topped with some rice. Absolute heaven. We also had the fried okra and it was the tastiest fried okra I've ever had. I can't wait to come back here for everything birthday, anniversary, whatever excuse I can find! read more

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Was surprised to find a mostly empty restaurant at 11am. At first I was going to do take away but they mostly only do naan sandwiches for that (and I wish I had) but I sat for some eggs. I ordered Akuri which was 3 eggs cooked with some spices and things like onions. Overall they tasted good but were nothing outstanding. It's served with a couple of buttered buns which were also very good. Ketchup was included as a condiment but I wish they used a homemade sauce instead. To drink I had a chai and although expensive at almost £3 for a little cup, you make it up in free refills. It was good but not nearly the best chai I've had. Service was very attentive and friendly, but again the place was empty. When I left around noon there was still no one around for lunch. So this might be the location to go to compared to the one in Covent Gardens with a massive line every time I passed by. Overall I would give breakfast 3 stars but 4 for service. read more

Dishoom - Akuri eggs are okay but nothing special. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I have been to this Dishoom location twice now (and another location once) and while the first experience was 5 stars, I was a bit disappointed the second time I went. While the food was still excellent, it took us ages to get our bill. It was my birthday, so they kindly brought me a free dessert and sang to me. But once we finally got the bill (nearly 45 min after we first asked for it), they had charged us for the dessert. Fortunately, the waiter took it off immediately and apologised for the fact that it was on it and we were able to leave shortly after. But it seems a bit strange to have to wait to leave for so long when there is a line of people outdoors waiting for a table. That all being said, the wait staff was very kind and the food was still excellent. read more

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Started with the prawn koliwada and their signature cocktails. All 3 of us loved our drinks and the appetizer. Ordered a mutton biryani, salli boti and ruby chicken. The rumali rotis were perfect and we all licked our fingers for salli boti. Biryani was good but the chicken was a bit salty for my liking which we all agreed on. The bartender was very friendly and so were the servers, great atmosphere for a fun dine out with Indian cuisine. Service was a bit rushed towards the end, I guess they were trying to close down. Great place and nice decor for birthdays or intimate family dinners. read more

Had a wonderful meal last night the service was amazing and such a great variety of food

Good food! Good location Portions are appropriate. Great drinks. Service could be better. read more

Went for dinner with a few friends while in London and we were all blown away with the food and the service. Hands down the best Indian food we have ever had. Probably ordered half the menu and nothing disappointed. My favorites were the Garlic Naan, Chilli, and Chicken Tikka. read more

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What a great Indian find in London! I went with a colleague on a work trip for lunch. On Saturday around 1:30 there was a 40 min wait for two. Everyone was ordering drinks and hanging out in the bar area, and every drink floating by looked better than the next. Once seated, we were starving and really over ordered. But seriously no regrets!! We got some items that were labeled house favorites on the menu, including the Pau Bhaji which was a rich vegetable dipping sauce served with the homemade buns. A must order again. The overly dressed Bowl of Greens was another great starter. The house green salad was a love by my colleague (I couldn't go after this one due to any allergy). Then from mains we ordered the Lamb sheekh kababs, the Masala prawns, and the Murgh Malai chicken- which was some of the most tender delicious chicken I've had. That was my favorite of the 3, although they were all great to share between us. So many interesting menu items here, that I can't wait to go back and try again, At dinner time this time so we can enjoy the drink culture of the restaurant! read more

Absolutely lived up to the hype! my first time visiting this iconic spot, after multiple people recommending it to me on my trip to London. make sure to make a reservation, my partner and I got several things to share. Everything was perfection, especially recommend the warm chai. I wish I had photos but it was too good to even remember. Service and ambiance were wonderful as well! read more

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I had an amazing meal and a wonderful sever. Lanka was so kind and helpful she recommend a wonderful selection of her favorites which helped me experience diverse flavors which complemented each other. Will definitely come again read more

I love this place! When I booked a reservation, I was having a hard time deciding between breakfast, which included an Indian take on a classic English breakfast, and lunch, which had a host of other scrumptious offerings. So I made a reservation 15 minutes before lunch was set to start, which meant we were able to order a couple of nibbles off the breakfast menu, chill for a bit in the truly lovely open-air, relaxing, and warm atmosphere of this almost restaurant lounge, then stay for lunch. My favorites were the following: - Masala baked beans: Much more memorable than normal sweet baked beans from a can that are served up, instead perfectly cooked until tender, but not overly tender, with a lightly spiced, aromatic tomato-based sauce. - Spicy shrimp: popping with spiced, tomato flavor, and lightly fried, they're the perfect way to start or accompany lunch. - Dal (black lentils): Really flavorful, among the best I've ever had, luscious but not too creamy, with still a good texture, and a good balance of smoke and spice. I love that the restaurant is so accommodating to dairy-sensitive folks such as myself, with menus highlighting the items that can be made without dairy, and those that cannot. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere truly special. I'll definitely be back. What a treat! read more