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Our experience was overall pretty good. We enjoyed the appetizers the most - the prawns and okra fries. Unfortunately we did get a couple wrong dishes served to us that we had to send back but that wasn't an issue. Our server was super nice and considerate and was really helpful in choosing our meal and how we ordered. The food itself was good - but nothing completely out of this world. I've definitely had better back home in Boston, but it was a great experience nonetheless. Next time we go back we're definitely going to try out breakfast as we've heard great things!
The best food and vibes. We waited about an hour and a half without reservation, but it was worth it. The staff were great at every touchpoint, the cocktails were delish, and the food was great. They had most of the classics you'd expect, with a bit of a modern twist. Medium spicy, with excellent flavor. The biryani and fresh made naan/roti were amazing.
Oh. My. Gosh! I was recommended this restaurant and I cannot thank them enough. After walking around the rainy streets of London for 11 hours I wanted some amazing comfort food and this is exactly what we got. Much like other places in London walking in you have no idea how far this place actually stretches. The restaurant is HUGE. We were seated right away on a Friday night and worried it would take a while to get food. It took us longer to decide what to order than to receive our food. The service was quick and every single dish was phenomenal. We decided to start with the samosas served with the most delicious sauce. You only get 3 so 1-1/2 each it was, yum! For entree we decided to split the super popular chicken ruby, a side of rice and the garlic naan. There was definitely some spice to the chicken but amazingly delicious. Out of our 10 days travels through Paris and London this was our absolute favorite meal. We didn't have a refrigerator in our hotel but opted to take our leftovers anyway because it was too good to leave behind. I cannot recommend enough giving this place a try!
YES!!! This is worth the hype. I'm from the states and tried to get in a year prior. The line was too long. Came back this year and we were able to get in. The chai while you wait is to die for. I still think about it. Food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing. They were so helpful with allergies and ensuring we could eat everything we ordered. The restaurant is huge and has a cool vibe. We will be back!
Dishoom is my favorite go-to for Indian cuisine when visiting London. I am thankful for my friend Tiffany J. who made the recommendation. On my first visit, I was coming from Italy and Germany and had to pick an overnight stay before coming back home to Houston. I literally picked London and stayed in a hotel in Covent Garden just to be within walking distance to Dishoom. Priorities. It was late, and I was exhausted traveling from the morning to 3 different countries. I read that there could be a significant wait time without a reservation, so I knew what to expect. It was still quite chilly in mid March and a little damp from the rain, but it wasn't so bad standing out in the line. I actually only had to wait 10 minutes, and they served chai tea. I think because it was just me, I got a seat ahead of larger groups. I was seated at a table for four. Since I hadn't eaten since breakfast, I ordered quite a few things like the infamous okra fries, charred lamb chops, garlic naan, basmati rice, hot tea and a cocktail. I laid it all out in front of me. The small bowl of okra fries were amazing and perfectly crispy without being too covered in breading and dusted with spices. I could snack on that often. The charred lamb chops were flavorful and nicely blackened. I liked the pop of pomegranate seeds to the dish. The basmati rice was cooked well like how I make it at home. There was plenty of thin garlic naan. The pot of ginger, honey lemon tea was soothing since it was cold, and I was feeling under the weather. The India gimlet gin cocktail was refreshing with the cucumber. Second time around, I was busy doing touristy things and celebrating the New Year and almost didn't make it back here, but I pulled myself together to catch the tube in the freezing cold on my last night. I actually hadn't been eating much due to the time change, so I was hungry. It's about a 20-minute commute walking and by tube from South Bank near the River Thames. I waited less than 5 minutes and was seated downstairs again. This time, I tried the Chicken Ruby with a side of basmati rice and a bottle of water (there's a charge). I started with the okra fries first, though. The Chicken Ruby was sooo good and homey. Loved that it was served in a cast iron pot. The makhani sauce was everything, and the chicken was so tender. It was like butter chicken. I'd order this again next time. I would've ordered a NA drink from their Teetotal Tipples menu, but I was so full and needed to hydrate. This was the perfect last meal before flying home. The server recommended I try breakfast items next time. I will definitely be back!
Came here on a Sunday morning around 10am, mainly because it was one of the few places open for breakfast. We had originally wanted to try Dishoom for dinner another time, but since they were open early, we decided to stop by for breakfast instead. This review is strictly based on the breakfast experience. Dinner may very well be better. The breakfast overall was a bit underwhelming and didn't really deliver much in terms of Indian flavor. The highlight was the chai tea, which was nicely done with a subtle hint of spice that was comforting and well balanced. We ordered the bacon naan roll since the server mentioned the naan roll is a signature item. Unfortunately, the naan wasn't warm and was quite soggy, and the bacon wasn't crispy, which made the whole thing lack texture and flavor. It just didn't come together well. We also tried the Kejriwal, which is essentially a cheesy toast topped with egg. This was better than the naan roll, but still fairly mild and nothing particularly memorable flavor-wise. On the plus side, the space is large with plenty of seating, and it was pretty busy when we were there, which says a lot about its popularity. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Overall, not a bad stop if you're looking for a place open for breakfast on a Sunday, but based on this visit, the food didn't quite live up to expectations. I'd be open to coming back to try dinner, as I've heard that's where they really shine.
Krishna the server/host was wonderful! We really enjoyed every single dish that we had and loved that there was a kids menu as well! Our family really enjoyed the Pau Bajji, samosas, dishoom chaat, matter paneer, roti, vegetarian biryani and the drinks! We really enjoyed everything and will fly back from the US to come back! Absolutely a great experience and way to end our vacation on a high note! Also was surprised with the Kheer dessert for my bday! It's a special touch and really was just memorable.
From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and buzzing without feeling overwhelming. The food is exceptional. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The curries were rich and perfectly spiced, the naan was fresh and fluffy, and the small plates were ideal for sharing. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail in each dish. The service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable--our server was happy to offer recommendations and made the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Despite how popular Dishoom is, everything felt smooth and unhurried. Overall, Dishoom lives up to the hype. It's the kind of place you'd happily return to again and again, whether for a casual meal or a special night out. Highly recommend.
Did you even go to London if you didn't try Dishoom? The food is consistently high quality, and the flavors are incredible. The chicken ruby (their signature dish) is a must. Pair it with their garlic naan! The okra fries are also a yummy side, and the unlimited chai is plus. Highly recommend making a reservation as it's always busy and usually a long line. The restaurant layout has a classic, old-school Bombay vibe, and the service was really attentive. They also surprised us with a Chocolate Lava Cake at the end because we were celebrating a birthday. For the quality and experience, the prices are super reasonable. Dishoom truly lives up to the hype.
Ambiance: this place was in a cute neighborhood. the restaurant was busy & quite larger than expected. it was more of a casual atmosphere Service: our server was nice & quick. she was informative of the menu (it had a lot of items on there). Food: everything we ordered here was so good except the lamb kabobs. not that it was bad but not to our liking. out of everything we ordered, the chicken ruby was the stand out - so delicious!!
We came for their breakfast. Their breakfast items are basically western food with more and better seasoning, nothing wrong with that, Maybe it's just my experience, but I may have expected too much based on everyone's raves. If you like fusion style, this is great! But we left Dishoom craving more Indian food, this felt like a teaser into an introductory version of western but Indian seasoning. We both got chai, they came in small cups but were supposed to be bottomless. But, after our order arrived, no one checked on us, until we were nearly done and they took away our plates. We had to wave someone down to ask for refills when we remembered the chai was supposed to be bottomless. And then wave down someone to get the check, and then find someone to pay the check. Ok I know, I'm expecting too much. Bottom line, their breakfast is good but not something I would return for.
We come to Dishoom every time we visit London, so I'm embarrassed it's taken me this long to write a review! This restaurant is always a must-visit for us, and it never disappoints. Today, we arrived around 12:10pm for lunch on a Tuesday, and there was plenty of open seating, so we didn't have to wait. By the time we left (~1:30pm), there was a long line out the door, so I'd recommend getting there closer to noon or having a reservation. (They also take reservations for dinner until 5:45pm, so definitely plan for an early dinner + reservation if you want to eat there in the evening or be prepared for a looooong wait.) The decor is immaculate, wood panels and beautiful tiling with a vintage bent. We ordered a chai (free refills!) and mango + fennel lassi, a roti, okra fries, the specialty masala fish, and a half-order of the chilli broccoli salad. It was the perfect amount of food for two - we left very full. The chai and lassi were amazing, as always. I've tried mango lassis at several Indian restaurants, but Dishoom's is just the right amount of tang and freshness. The okra fries are AWESOME: perfectly fried and very well seasoned. The chilli broccoli salad is a great veggie side - slightly spicy, tangy, with pistachios and sunflower seeds. The fish was a standout dish for us. It's tender, lathered in beautiful spices, and a hefty portion, too. Divine! I wouldn't get the roti again (it's better paired with a curry or some such - I'd assumed it would be like the flakey, buttery roti that comes with roti canai, which was incorrect!), but everything else was perfect. We'll be back for breakfast soon! read more
8 months ago
Yummy food & good vibes. Very busy and recommend going off peak hours. Small plates come out very quick. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Dined here on my first day in London. This came in recommended by a friend of mine and I am so glad I made a reservation. Came in here about 10 min before my reservation, and waited about 5-8 min for my time. Look at the long lineup. Super glad I made a reservation. Food was very fresh. In my mind, really good flavor combinations. Talked to a few local taxi drivers. Some don't think they are authentic, and I was like.... Really. Tasted good for me. LoL authentic or not, it was delicious with a nice flare and twist to all of their menu items. Decoration is good. I was seated downstairs I think. Decor was consistently nice and exotic. Service was great. Fast, friendly and attentive. read more
8 months ago
Second visit to London, England and 2nd visit to Dishoom. This place is absolutely amazing. Service is attentive and considerate. I have food allergies and was given the ordering menu to choose from a variety of vegan options. The food is excellent and great variety to share with the table. Vegetable Samosas are perfect, Lamb samosas too much like 'game' to me so I wasn't interested. There were four of us and we had too much food, the Masala Prawns were spicy although the waiter said it was 'mild spice' it was hotter than mild. I had the basmati rice with a bowl of greens as this was perfect choice for my dietary restrictions. The drinks are such a variety of options and because I could not decide, chose to drink a glass of white wine. They also have beers & ciders, chai and fresh juice. read more
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This is a fantastic must- visit restaurant in London. Between the unlimited masala chais and the delicious food, we will definitely be coming back with friends! read more
Went here entirely based on the Yelp reviews, the proximity to our hotel and our wanting to have great Indian Food in London. MAN - this was the best Indian food we have ever had. Highly recommend. Get there as early as you can - this place is VERY POPULAR. That said, the line moves pretty fast and they treat you like kings - even when you are in the line. We got there at 8:30 on a Friday night and the line was as you see in the photo - they told us 40mins for a table for two. The line moved pretty quickly with it really only taking 30mins. Additionally, they brought chai tea for us all to drink and even umbrellas for us when it started to drizzle. They REALLY APPRECIATE even the people in line. Once we got in, we realized how large the restaurant is and why they can move that kind of a line so quickly. That said, while it is a large restaurant, the service is fast and very pleasant. The waiter Kiran was super helpful and get us completely set up The Ruby Chicken was INSANE!! The fried okra was awesome (although my wife had to convince me to get it) and the naan was out of this world. Highly recommend Dishoom if you are in London (I believe there are several locations) read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
Dishoom has always been one of my favorites and I came here for brunch. I tried the big Bombay breakfast and the chili toast. The service here was quick and friendly. The ambiance is authentic They also had a special of Guatemalan coffee which was amazing. The big Bombay breakfast was great. Really liked the masala scrambled eggs. The chili toast was good but it's overwhelming with cheese. Overall, really happy I came here read more
This place was recommended to us by our hotel and we were so glad we came!! We waited about an hour in line, but it was well worth it. They handed out chai while waiting which was really nice. The menu was quite overwhelming but our server was excellent at explaining everything. We ordered the okra fries (which were amazing), garlic naan, mango lassi, spicy lamb chops, and chicken ruby. The ambiance was very trendy. We had a nice experience here and would definitely recommend coming here. read more
8 months ago
10 months ago
Seriously the best Indian food I've ever had. No joke. This place is on another level. I could rant and rave about this place all night and day. Food and service was spectacular! If you love Indian food then you have to try this place. Not only is the food amazing the set up and ambience is super hip and modern. I am not going to go into detail on every dish (we got like 9 dishes for our group and shared everything) but all I can say is everything was superb. I will say the chicken dish that resembles Chicken Tika Masala is even BETTER than any tika masala I've ever had in the US. And they had this dipping sauce that looks like Tika Masala but it's not. See my pic. And then their Prawns and chicken dish that looks like Orange chicken (but it's not) is also amazing! GOTTA GET YOU SOME GARLIC NAAN TO GO WITH DINNER AS WELL. We got like 4 orders! read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Chicken Ruby is amazing, it's some of the best food I have ever had. The rice plus ruby chicken mixed together is so good. The spices are perfect not too spicy or not too bland. The naan bread is amazing too. I highly recommend this place. A tip would be to order it delivery, because the line at the restaurant is always out the door. read more
We were welcomed kindly. The ambiance is quite bustling and the noise level is loud. Even at off peak hours, this place was pretty crowded. The food is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the chicken ruby. It's surprisingly on the milder side, even though our waitress said it's medium spice. The roti is phenomenal as the garlic naan. We also really enjoyed the dal. Overall, Dishoom is a spectacular Indian restaurant. Service is good and the food is amazing. read more
11 months ago
Came on the recommendation of friends while visiting London and must say I was impressed. They had no issues seating my party of 1 and the server was helpful and hilarious, which made the experience that much better. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I didn't expect to be as good and authentic as it was since it's a chain. My bad. I ordered the chicken tekka with plain naan and the chicken had all the flavors I'm used to, including a nice spicy kick. The restaurant was bustling and it was nicely laid out with lots of space. Plan to come back next time I'm in London or passing through. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
The food was extraordinarily flavorful and unique. Our server, Luca was friendly and well informed. read more
2 years ago
Come early and be prepared to wait! The food is worth it. We started with okra fries and loved them- they came with a variety of sauces and had a slight heat. The house chai and old fashioned were great drinks to start with. We loved everything we ate - the chicken ruby with rice was my favorite. The black daal was rich and so good with naan. Service was quick and attentive. Beautifully decorated and good vibes read more
2 years ago
If you like Indian food you will love, love, love this place. We arrived around 5:30 and there was no line, by the time we left there were at least 100 people in line, unbelievable, a very popular restaurant. We personally thought the food was good but not great, mostly because we are not lovers of Indian cuisine. The service was good but being American, the British are very difficult to understand and we have such different names for things. We tried to order martinis with olives but that didn't work out too well. It's a very cool looking restaurant and it is enormous, unfortunately that equates to LOUD. My husband was sitting beside me and we had a difficult time hearing each other. I do understand why they have such great reviews and I highly recommend this restaurant but just be patient. read more
9 months ago
Make sure you make a reservation before coming here because the food is so good that their is a line out the door waiting to be sat. Ambiance was great and it felt like I was transported to beautifully decorated room. The food was so good!! Anything you pick is going to be delicious. I just started picking things and don't remember the names of the dishes, sorry. read more
2 years ago
Stylist, affordable, and unforgettable. The Dishroom at Covent Garden is a go-to brunch destination when visiting London. And the best part is that they have multiple locations. All I can say is that I stopped by here for breakfast and ordered their Wrestler's Naan Roll & Chocolate Chai. The food and drink was SO delicious, I went there again and ordered the same thing the very next day. There's two things that made this place special to me: their tomato-chili jam and the fact that it's an old Irani cafe. I've never had Iran or Bombay influenced foods and let me just say, their menu choices were a great hit for me. The jam they use with their naan roll is the absolute star in the dish that pulls all the ingredients in the naan rolls together. It was also my first time trying chai tea and I'm glad I ordered it from the Dishroom because I thought it was a great first impression to me. If me going there two days in a row to eat the same thing doesn't persuade you to go, I'm not sure what will. And I usually love trying new restaurants and places. The Dishroom was just too good to not go there one more time before I left London. read more
1 year ago
Absolutely perfect! Make a reservation asap! We could only get in at 4:30 on a Monday, but after having recommendations from multiple friends, we had to go. We were a group of 4 and ordered multiple dishes to share so we could try many things! All were happy: the vegetarian, the pescatarian, as well as the omnivores in our group! The place was a beautiful swirl of activity and the staff were perfectly attentive. read more
2 years ago
"I had a wonderful experience at Dishoom. The ambiance was really nice, with a cool vibe that made the meal even better. The restaurant has a great design that feels both cozy and stylish, bringing the feel of old Bombay to life. The food was amazing, especially the chicken Ruby curry--it was full of flavor and cooked just right. The staff were friendly and made me feel welcome. Overall, it was a great spot for good food and a great atmosphere. The breakfast is also great at this spot. There's normally a very long line but it is worth it. read more
1 year ago
This is a retrospective review as I ate here back on a trip in summer 2023. But the meal was SO good, I still remember it in my taste buds. The restaurant had a great vibe to it as well, but it is flavors that stick with me. read more
5 months ago
On a Saturday around 4:30 pm, we lined up and waited for 15 mins to get our seats. The food was amazingly delicious and the drinks were nicely done. We didn't expect this type of elevated Indian cuisine can be so addictive! The interior of this location has a lower level with kitchen. The ambiance was elegant and the service was good. We would love to be back or hoping they will open one in San Francisco! read more
This place is always recommended every time. So I finally tried it! On the menu, "all day" doesn't mean all day. It means after 11am. Just in case you come here before and don't want breakfast food. The ambiance and service was great, and the food was tasty. I have no complaints whatsoever. I'm just giving it a 4/5 because it tastes like the majority of other Indian food and didn't wow me in a sense that I would crave this specific place. I still recommend this spot, and 4/5 is a great rank in my opinion. read more
3.5/5. We stopped by on a Friday around 8PM and were quoted a 30 minute wait. The line moved very quickly and we ended up being seated within about 15 minutes. A server also brought out small samples of masala chai tea and sherry for those of us in line, which was a nice touch! The dishes are small plates and our server recommended 2-3 dishes per person. We had the vegetable samosas, house chaat, ruby chicken, rice (extra charge), and garlic naan. The house chaat was awesome and full of flavor, but the ruby chicken was disappointing. I typically love tikka masala, makhani, butter chicken, etc., but thought this dish fell short and tasted more like chicken in tomato sauce, and only had about 5 chunks of chicken. The samosas were OK, but we're not dissimilar from frozen ones I regularly buy at the grocery store; we expected more for the price. We may have ordered poorly, as multiple people told us Dishoom was "THE" place to get Indian food during our time in London. Overall, this was one of our more expensive, and least favorite, meals. The atmosphere is nice with a dark and romantic vibe. read more
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