We had to wait in line for about 40 mins but they brought us sherry to warm us and we loved the bustling two story dining rooms. The menu is large and everything was delicious. We started with vegetable samosas (good but small), Pau Bhaji (delicious and fun to assemble). Then we had the signature black daal (good but not earth shattering), the jackfruit biryani (get this!), the mattar paneer (also a winner), the raita (thick and a generous portion), and the kachumber (good for your vegetable fix). We washed it all down with mango and rose lassis--also recommended. read more

Fantastic breakfast, great service and wonderful ambiance. Highly recommend. Loved the chai!

This place is hopping with a wait line out the door on a Monday night. They don't take reservations for smaller groups (we were a party of 3) so be prepared to come early to put your name on the list and be buzzed 50mins later. Food is good though, slightly modernized (eg spicy grilled lamb chops with pomegranate seeds). Some of the items were spicier than I expected but not overwhelmingly so. The broccoli salad was refreshing, the jackfruit biryani and sheesh kebab were flavorful. Ruby chicken was similar to chicken tikka masala. We also had the rose and cardamom lassi, which I enjoyed. read more

Everything about this place is beautiful perfection. The decor and interior is so timeless and elegant. The service is wonderful--all staff were super kind. The food was AMAZING. Two notable stand outs to me are the Mango Lassi and the House Chaat. The Lassi and House chaat here might be the best I've had yet. read more

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Tried this place while on a trip to London and absolutely loved it! Some of the best food I've eaten, let alone Indian food. My bf is Indian and claims that this is his favorite restaurant in the world so that's high praise We had a reservation for lunch (which you should definitely try to get otherwise the line can be quite long). SHEEKH KABAB - minced lamb - SO tender CHICKEN BERRY BRITANNIA - a classic, very very good biryani HOUSE BLACK DAAL - some of the best we've had PAU BHAJI - awesome starter, buttered buns are perfect And naan of course read more

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Amazing food great staff the bar not so much sat there for a while waiting for my table before someone helped me read more

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I can say enough about Dishoom. The food, service and the atmosphere are all perfect. A little loud for me but it would stop me from going back. read more

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I was in London 3 nights and I came here twice. Then I bought the cookbook. So hopefully this should dispel any doubts as to whether Dishoom is worth the wait--because it absolutely is. The food blew my mind and I easily had one of the greatest meals of my life. If you are in London you seriously need to make a point of going to one of the Dishoom locations. (Note: This location is currently closed until summer 2020.) Things to get (in order of necessity): Chicken Ruby - maybe my favorite thing I've ever eaten. I ate every last drop of it with my garlic naan. Do not come here without ordering this. Pau Bhaji- I'm not exactly sure what is in this other than potatoes and perfect spices but it is wonderful. The warm buttery buns it comes with go perfectly with it. This is another must order. Chocolate pudding with spiced ice cream - You'll probably be so full by the time you hit dessert that you will want to pass on it. Don't do that. This is unreal. The chocolate is so rich and flavorful and it tastes absolutely perfect with the spiced ice cream. Black Daal - so full of flavors yet so buttery and rich. I could've just eaten this as a meal. I added enjoyed dipping the Okra fries in this. Garlic Naan - Great, but not particularly special. necessary to eat every last drop of Chicken Ruby and Pau Bhaji. Dishoom Slaw Super refreshing when eaten with all the other dishes! Okra Fries - seasoned perfectly and lightly fried. These were a great change of texture compared to everything I've mentioned above. Pass: Chicken biryani - kind of plain. perfectly fine, but unnecessary. Gunpowder potatoes - Good, but nothing special. Quick note about the wait. You can make reservations for breakfast and lunch. If you go for dinner you have to wait in line. The first time I went they told us the wait was 1.5 hours and it ended up being more like 1. The second time, they said 1 hour and it was about 30 mins. Seriously, don't let the line scare you! They also pass out green tea, chai, and sherry while you wait. read more

This was my favorite meal in London! There was a line outside when my sister and I arrived, but the staff brought warm cups of house chai to all of us waiting- so sweet of the staff and it was delicious! For dinner we got mango lassi, the Thai sweet chicken, chicken curry, and the lentil dish (the lentil dish was recommended by our waiter because it's one of their most popular items!). Lastly for dessert we got the rice pudding which was more delicious than words can explain. If you're visiting London, this place is a must!! read more

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The ambiance and the food was amazing here. We came for breakfast and I am still dreaming of the chia and buns. Every bite was perfection. read more

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Great food. Tastes homemade and fresh. Service was very attentive and helpful. I also loved the atmosphere. It's off Carnaby Street in a beautiful quarter. We really enjoyed it. read more

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"Street " food, so elegant and flavorful. Enjoyed the lamb chops especially. Beautifully presented and waiters were attentive to my allergies. read more

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Place was so good! I mean soooo good! Best Indian Food ever. All the staff was so pleasant and helpful. One exception! Our waiter! What a condescending A-hole! It was like the dude just had this attitude that he could treat the customers like shit, as though they were beneath him, because he knows the food is so awesome that he gets away with it! I did not record his name. He had facial hair and was just a prick! But...other than him this was absolutely the best Indian Food ever! All the other staff were awesome! Sorry I have to give a 4. It's not like me. I'll come back and when I do if my wait staff is not like that guy we had on Friday night around 8pm I will whole heartedly revise my review to a 5. And PS Thank You! read more

We had lunch at Dishoom one afternoon and ended up splitting a single entree after ordering the Dishoom chicken tiika wrap thinking it was an appetizer. It's almost enough to eat for lunch with another small plate. I've always heard the Indian food in London is to die for and my only regret is that I don't know if ill ever have as good a meal at an Indian place here in Colorado. read more

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Best Indian food of my life. The place is busy, even hectic. But did I mention the food? Omg.

Very central location in Covent Garden, quick walk away from Leicester Square. Most reviews are from Americans visiting London and not from locals. Line out the door and informed of 60 min wait, nice touch to serve chai outside while waiting. It was a 30 min wait outside and another 15 min at the bar. I don't really like this trick of having the patrons seated at the bar while the table is being made ready for you. Seems like a strategy to put the guest on the spot to order a drink. The non-alcohol pineapple cream drink was very refreshing, frothy and icy, coconut flakes served on top. Seated downstairs, although would have preferred upstairs, but with these wait times what can you do, and it would be long waits at most good places in the area. Open style kitchen where you can see the chefs flaming things up on the grill and beating up the naan dough. Prices are cheap looking, but portion sizes slightly smaller. Not so many sauce dishes. I had the dry style chicken tikka. No yoghurt, instead marinated in vinegar. It was very good quality chicken. Chicken Berry biryani also good, cooked properly and not just mixed chicken and rice. No complaints about the naan. Very difficult to get a reservation unless far in advance. read more

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This is the fourth Dishoom I have been to and it did not disappoint. Service was excellent and food was the usual awesome. We were a table of 8 and everyone was very happy with service, food, and atmosphere. Will definitely return to the Battersea location! read more

Incredible food. Ate at the location in Covenant Garden. Don't let the que scare you. Waited 25 min. Had incredible whiskey sour, and their classic Ruby Chicken, Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan. Epic. Make sure you make time to come eat here in London. Fantastic. read more

Dishoom - Garlic Naan, Steamed Basmati Rice, Chicken Ruby and trio of sauce. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This was my second time at Dishoom and both experiences were fantastic. The lineups are huge. Both the times we had to wait for 30-45 minutes to get in. But the food made up for it in the end. This is a traditional Mumbai style restaurant run by Parsi family. The menu isn't huge but you can close your eyes and pick any of it, you won't be disappointed. All the dishes were fantastic. They have a huge capacity. They can probably seat 200 people at a time and still have people waiting outside for a long time. You get served masala chai while you wait for your turn in the queue. We tried House chat, chilli chicken, matar paneer, daal makhni, Chicken berry Britannia, Sheekh kabab and chicken ruby. Except for Biryani (Chicken berry Britannia), I found everything fantastic. I didn't really enjoy the biryani much. But other people in our party seemed to enjoy that too. read more

So many friends recommended that I try Dishoom that I was worried it was a product of the hive mind and wouldn't live up to the hype. Instead, it was even better - from the chai they serve while you're waiting to be seated, to the excellent service and friendly staff, the general vibe of the space, and of course - the food. You haven't had daal makhani until you've had it at Dishoom. And the chocolate pudding with chili spiced ice cream? every future London trip will include mandatory stop at Dishoom read more

Fresh, bursting flavors. Service and atmosphere exceptional. Okra, Ruby Chicken and Tikka chicken all exceptional. We never felt rushed, staff is fantastic! read more

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Yum yum in my tum tum because the food here is fabulous. Only gripe is that the portions are a bit small so we ended up ordering more after we were done eating. Absolutely order the Chicken Ruby. It is knee slapping good. Pair it with some garlic naan and you won't have any curry left to lick out of the bowl. We also ordered the watermelon and passion fruit drinks, which were completely guilt free as they were only 67 calories and remarkably refreshing. Be sure to make reservations beforehand as they are extremely popular. I apologize for the low quality photos as they were screenshots from excitement-fueled videos read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! We ordered the fried okra, white rice, and chicken ruby and it was all absolutely delicious. Pleasantly surprised by this place. We had no clue how popular it was until 30 minutes into us eating when the line was wrapped around the block. I'd recommend getting multiple dishes and sharing amount your table. The restaurant itself is also extremely nice and has a wonderful ambiance. read more

Amazing modern take on Bombay classics here, the dining room is so well appointed with lots of space in spite of the cozy tables and outdoor seating. The service is top notch, they take care to understand food sensitivities with lots of options for various dietary needs Must try items are highlighted on the menu and there's breakfast options too. The recommended 1 appetizer / bread, entree and side is perfect for sharing read more

my second time at dishoom and it did not disappoint! here's what we ordered for 2 people (and were stuffed afterwards): lamb samosas: 5/5 - the spicy orange sauce is amazing chicken ruby: 4.5/5 - red tomato sauce based curry hit the spot covent garden special fish: 4/5 black daal: 5/5 - never knew lentils could be so yummy rice and garlic naan to note: -rice and naan are not included in mains -we waited 30 min and lined up at 6pm on a weekday; would recommend coming earlier esp on a weekend -they gave us chai to sip while in line; that was read more

Dishoom - from top left clockwise: covent garden special fish, garlic naan, basmati rice, black daal, chicken ruby - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Okay, i didn't have a reservation. Therefore, we went early hoping to get a table. The hostess was very friendly and sat us very quickly. The menu is extensive and can be a bit overwhelming. We decided to ask the food server for recommendations. We ended up ordering 4 dishes with some garlic naan. Here are our favorites in order Chicken Ruby- let's just say, we wanted to lick the bowl it came in. House Black Daal- this dish complimented the chicken ruby. I think it would compliment any dish really well. Okra fries- the seasoning they put on these lovely treats is addicting Raita- glad we ordered this. It definitely helped cool down the spice level of the sheekh kabab. Sheekh kabab- we probably could have done without this dish. It was our least favorite. I like spicy and this was too spicy. We didn't finish this dish. Bastmati Rice- we initially forgot to order rice. Luckily, we remembered before the food arrived. We used the rice to soak up the ruby sauce and daal, so good. Garlic Naan- it was good The okra, chicken and daal was enough considering . we ordered rice and naan. I would definitely go back for the above. I would pass on the kabab and raita read more

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Spent 2 weeks in the UK. By far the best meal I've had. The chicken ruby is to Die for! read more

Dishoom - Chicken ruby, rice, cucumber yogurt, kebabs and naan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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I am from America, however, everyone was talking about this restaurant saying it's the best Indian restaurant in London. My expectations were very high and I was truthfully disappointed. They should expand on some vegetarian dishes. Service was alright, the location is decent, and I would say the food is alright. I had the dishoom chicken tikka but it could've been better if it was cooked more properly and less flavor due to it being sweet. read more

Waited 75-90 minutes and it was surprisingly worth it just for that Ruby Chicken. Service was good and they really helped make that wait a little more tolerable with the free chai and Sherry. Food: The main standout dish was the Ruby chicken, and everything else was good but not amazeballs. + Ruby chicken: Essentially the best butter chicken you'll ever have. Tomato based do slight sweet creamy tang. + Black Dahl: good and buttery. + Lamb biryani: Good but very spicy to me. Pretty normal. + Garlic naan: good but could have had more pieces + Mixed veggies: surprisingly good. It's snow peas, broccoli, and kale. + Mango lassi: good but could have had more as well Overall, for the price and wait I expected a little more, but it was a solid restaurant. Would I wait again? Probably not unless it was 30 minutes. read more

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DISHOOM DISHOOM DISHOOM !!!! Is an authentic Indian restaurant with amazing flavours spices & cocktails !!!!! This is honestly one of my most favourite place to go for a curry - along side Asha's !!! Let me start off by telling you how attentive they are !!!! From when we walked in the service was so warm & energetic & friendly ! The smiles on there faces makes your evening even better ! The food & cocktails was honestly worth it ! THE INSIDE DECOR IS ALSO SO BEAUTIFUL Let me start off Followed by some cocktails For starters we had Pau Bhajis Okra Fries & Veg Samosas Main we had Chicken Tikka Grilled Ruby Murray Garlic Nan If you have not been I highly recommend you go you will not be disappointed read more

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The line may look like a really long wait, but moves quickly. The service is excellent and the food is nuanced and wonderful. The mango lassi might be the best I've ever had. read more

I've wanted to try out Dishoom in Covent Garden for a long time now, as one of the most-reviewed businesses on Yelp in London, this is also the original Dishoom which opened back in 2010. It re-opened in 2021 after a refurbishment and the interior looks really good. The restaurant has a nice feel to it, it feels very open and welcoming and matches other Dishoom locations I've visited, I do prefer the interior of their Kings Cross location, however, but this one certainly isn't too bad either. I did find the chairs to be very uncomfortable, being placed on garden chairs - I don't know how they lasted the refurb. I didn't find service to be as good as other stores, no one checked up on me during my meal to ask if everything was okay, this was frustrating especially given the fact they weren't overly busy, and my table was right next to where a couple of staff members were standing - they still put a service charge onto the bill at the end too, adding insult to injury! The food, however, was excellent, I really enjoyed my Chicken Ruby, which has a generous portion of chicken, it was well-spiced and well seasoned, the basmati rice accompanied this really well, and so did the gunpowder potatoes, this delivered possibly the best food I've had during my most recent trip to London. The way the restaurant is designed, it's meant for sharing, this isn't a place you can come on your own for lunch, instead, come with a friend, or perhaps a more romantic setting, order multiple dishes and sides and share, the portion of rice and potatoes, for example, was huge and this would certainly be enough for 2-3 people to have a good portion and leave with a full stomach. PRO TIP: Make a reservation, you can make a reservation for most of the day other than "evening meal times", the queues outside can get really long (they have umbrellas waiting), so to avoid being disappointed, it is well worth booking in advance via their online website. 4* - Excellent food, a nice interior, but lacklustre service means I will probably be heading to the Kings Cross branch in future. read more

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Not huge on Indian food but this was hands down the best I had. I won't bother trying to "name that dish" because quite frankly I'm unfamiliar with them and would butcher the spelling regardless. The portions are on the smaller side, much like tapas, so be sure to try many! The na'an is made fresh in the kitchen on the bottom floor so be sure to try it. read more

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Dishoom is a London staple and one of the most must-try restaurants in the city. Come order delicious Bombay cuisine off the large, newspaper-styled menu while enjoying a casual, Indian summer breeze kind of vibe. My favorites are the house black daal (rich and complex flavors!), the chicken ruby, and the mutton pepper fry. The prawn koliwada also makes a nice appetizer, and the roti is great for dipping and soaking up various saucy dishes. If you come before noon, you can enjoy their fabulous breakfast instead. The Big Bombay has everything savory you could want, including scrumptious akuri (like spicy scrambled eggs) and masala beans. Meanwhile, if you want something sweet, go for the uttapam stack: pancake-like, topped with creamy-yet-fluffy, sweet-yet-slightly-tangy whipped yogurt and berries. Enjoy it all with the bottomless house chai. There are multiple locations, but this one in Covent Garden is my favorite for being casual yet comfortable and very spacious. There's often a line, but it moves quickly (e.g., less than 30 minutes -- and they'll bring complementary chai and mint tea while you wait!). Overall an excellent choice for tourists or locals alike! read more

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This may be the best Indian food I have ever had. We were quickly seated in a cozy table in the lower level, and the waiter was extremely helpful in explaining the spice levels of each dish, their signature picks, what he recommends to get with what, etc. Even though the menu is quite large, he helped us narrow down our picks. Murgh Malai: These chicken thighs were extremely tender and exploding with rich seasonings. A blackened crust on the outside forms a layer of purely blissful taste that gives way to the moist, soft thigh meat underneath. Fantastic dish! Chicken Ruby: We were told this is their most popular dish. It is very smooth and the tomato really stands out. Black Daal: Probably my favorite dish here (it's close between this and Murgh Malai). It's savory, buttery, rich, and intensely flavorful. I would be totally satisfied if I had this and some naan for my meal. Mutton Pepper Fry (Covent Garden special): Moderately spicy, and oh so good. The spices really bring everything else to life, and gives your meal the kick it needs. The mutton is very tender and the sauce really penetrates the meat. It comes with delicious parathi bread. Garlic Naan: Even the naan is amazing at Dishoom. Amazing garlic-y flavors- soft, fresh, and doughy. Mango Lassi: Best mango lassi I have ever had. It tasted extremely fresh, and the fennel seeds added more complexity to the taste. I downed this pretty quickly... One thing I love about this place is that the portion sizes are small. You can choose to go cheap and just get a daal and rice/naan, or you can splurge and try many things. Another thing I love is that every dish is outstanding. You really can't go wrong, and with a menu this big you can keep coming back and discovering new things. Also this place is VERY AFFORDABLE. A+ in every regard. Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambience: 10/10 Value: 10/10 read more

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The food was delicious and flavorful. The atmosphere was a little bit dark but still enjoyable. Don't be intimidated by the line, it goes much faster than you think! We showed up with no reservation and it took about 20 minutes to be seated. read more

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Delightful restaurant in the Theatre District of London. Wonderful atmosphere and service. Delicious food. Don't miss out on breakfast and unlimited House Chai!!! read more

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I wanted to LOVE this place after waiting on line for an hour to get in. First time I've ever done that, and likely the last! But alas, the food was just okay. -5 stars for service. they served hot masala chai to all who were lined up on the sidewalk. Even seconds if you wanted it. And waitstaff was courteous and attentive. I did hear my server making the SAME recommendation over and over for the house special (and he told me I shouldn't get lamb), but sometimes they push what they want to sell. -4 stars for decor and ambience. Upstairs is brighter, louder and more expansive, while downstairs is dark and cozy. Almost too dark - me and others had to use flashlights on our phones to see the menu. However it is a bit romantic down there. bathrooms are nice too. -3.5 for food. I ordered fried okra for an appetizer and some kind of chicken for a main. Both were salty and neither were particularly pleasing to my palate. I was warned the chicken came with no sauce but still expected them to be juicy since they were chicken thighs. wrong! I may have enjoyed the experience more had I chosen different things to eat, but that's my struggle with extensive Indian menus (trying to pick something) so I play it safe. Rating would be a 3.5 if not for great service. read more

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After eating here I can understand why people stand in line at every location of this mini chain st all hours of the day and night. Really fab Indian food. The queue is no joke. They quoted 1.5 hours for two people on a Saturday night. It goes fast and you can enjoy a complimentary chai or sherry while you wait. It's a bit deceiving because getting to the front of the line gets you only as far as a seat at the bar where you get a pager and wait some more. Eventually you make it to the table. Servers are friendly and food comes out pretty quickly. We loved the black daal, garlic naan, chili broccoli salad (it has a kick!), and veg curry. I didn't love the pineapple that came with the grilled paneer cheese- the flavor combo just didn't work for me. Roti bread- think fresh made tortilla- was ok, but not worth 3.20£ for a single piece and not as good as the garlic naan. Would recommend, but plan ahead for the wait time. read more

It is rare that a place is worth the hype, and in this case the wait, but Dishoom absolutely is. Delicious food, super-friendly service and great energetic atmosphere. We went back the next day just to have another plate of Ruby Chicken. Highly recommend and if you see a huge line outside, get in it. It goes fairly fast and in the end you will be rewarded. read more