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For a really popular place, we were pretty disappointed and pricey for the serving size. The interior is thoughtfully designed and worth seeing once. Lamb samosas (8.7): it was okay? Dishoom chicken tikka (14.9): NOT tikka masala! We were between this and the chicken ruby but were told it's just like butter chicken and were recommended this-- the highlight, chicken flavorful and tender, and I liked the pickled sides House black daal (11.7): their signature dish-- decent, pretty heavy and filling but nothing to sing about Roomali Roti (5.5): we were going to get the garlic naan, but the waiter said that's something you can get anywhere so we got the roti which he recommended-- however, this completely lacked flavor. I've had better roti in Malaysia and in the US lol Garlic naan (5.5): we ultimately got this because we didn't like the roti, but this also the garlic flavor was not shining through Other recommended dishes: chicken berry britannia with raita, charred lamb chops, murgh malai, okra fries Tip: you have to buy the rice, naan etc separately. Also heads up there's a 12.5% service charge.
Absolutely delicious dinner! We made reservations online about 2 months ago. 5:15 dinner worked well for us since we had a show at 7. We checked in on the lady with the tablet on the right side of the entrance. The left side is for walk ins. Super long line even at 5pm. But they were handing out small glasses of chai and something else. Anyway, the reservation line is short and they sat us right away. We wished we could have sat at the patio - it's covered. We didn't see that until we were already drinking. Well, next time! The ambiance - beautiful spot with lots and lots of tables. Every single one of them was taken. Tons of staff! They take good care of you here. Patrons vary, from dates to family dinners - the whole gamet! Come one, come all! The drinks came out right away. Dishoom IPA and chai. Beer came with a frosted glass. The chai was delicious! The food was amazing! Goan monkfish curry Ruby chicken Saffron cauliflower Garlic naan Basmati rice Everything was superb! I works happily go back tomorrow night!
I've been waiting for months to finally try Dishoom. We were starving by the time we arrived for iur reservation so we got plenty of food. We ordered the chicken ruby, the black daal which is their speciality, pav bhaji, bhel, biryani and garlic naan. The food tasted very comforting and not spicy l. The service was great and our waiter was attentive.
Having originally only went to Dishoom's Carnaby location, I came here for the first time because this is my friend's preferred Dishoom location. I see why she prefers coming here! The restaurant has gotta be like 4x the size of Carnaby. Not just that, the ambience is way better here. The tables are way more spaced out, so you don't feel super cramped. The open space helps negate the strong Indian spices that emanate from the kitchen. And it just feels way more comfortable. Anyways, our reservation was right at the tail end of the breakfast menu hours and right before the regular menu began, so we were able to get a Sausage & Egg Naan Roll to start. Also had the Lamb Biryani, Goan Monkfish Curry, Mutton Pepper Fry, and Murgh Malai. I mean basically everything at Dishoom is great, and this was no exception. Service was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming! I love Dishoom, so you'll have to find a reason for me to not come here. Really good stuff!
Came here after many recommendations from friends and my Instagram feed--and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The vibe is warm and lively, the service was great, and the food was delicious . The Paneer, House Black Daal, roti and parathas, crispy okra, chai and lassi were all delicious. Definitely worth the wait, and I'd happily come back when in London!!
I'm probably going to get some hate for this but I only thought our meal was ok. Which bummed me out because I've been dying to try this place for years! We started with some yummy cocktails and the okra fries which were delicious - if only okra always tasted this good. For mains, we shared the chicken tikka, black daal, paneer and garlic naan. Pretty standard Indian order. The chicken tikka was just too spicy and we weren't used to that so it went mainly eaten. My favorite was the black daal but again, it wasn't so amazing that I would go and have it again. Honestly the best dish we had was dessert - the basmati kheer is a perfect rice pudding with crème brûlée like topping. So good. Service was spotty, I constantly found myself trying to find our server or make eye contact with him. They were slammed on a Tuesday night (which I'm sure is the case every night) so that's probably just the way things are but it could've been better. Disappointed but willing to try again, also made me want to try some other Indian spots in London next.
Went here yesterday for a celebration dinner. On the plus side, the restaurant is huge, tons and tons of seating. Prices aren't terrible. Food was really good, definitely some of the better Indian we've had. That said, service was slow and our celebration--which was acknowledged by the host enthusiastically--seemed to have been forgotten. A note: the dishes are not prepared to order so you can't choose your own spice level. One in our party ordered something that was delicious but couldn't be finished because it was too hot. I recommend it but it wouldn't be my every day choice for Indian.
Dishoom was incredible, my favorite meal in London! Everything was simple but perfectly well done - flavors were so good and delicious and everything we got was a great choice. We got pau bhaji to start, then naan, chicken ruby, and mattar paneer. I wish we got the daal too but we were full. They were also so generous and brought us complementary ice cream for my mom's birthday. We also got the shrikhand dessert, which truthfully wasn't really shrikhand but was still very yummy! Service was great and I really loved the vibe and interior decor of the place. Highly recommend if you are visiting London!
How did I not know Dishoom existed until now? Visiting London from California, this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It has to be some of the best Indian food I've had outside of India. The little complimentary chai while you wait in line is such a thoughtful touch and really sets the tone. Even though there was a queue, it moved surprisingly quickly. Once inside, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. As for the food... every dish we ordered was outstanding. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're in London, don't overthink it. Just get in line, enjoy the chai, order what sounds good, and have a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town.
Located in Covent Garden, you'll find this highly rated, recommended restaurant. The restaurant itself is pretty big. The seating area upstairs is spacious and there's a downstairs too. The staff are nice and polite and helpful with recommendations and today we ordered the Dishoom House Chaat, which was so good. Than the Biryani Lamb. Oh boy the lamb inside was so tender, so delicious and lastly we got the Chicken Ruby that was good and had a really nice kick to it. I can see why it's so popular. I definitely want to eat here again if we have time I would love to try their other dishes.
We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight wasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things.
Dishoom absolutely lived up to the hype! We were a little nervous because we didn't have reservations, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and found a way to get us seated. It was well worth the weight. We ordered lamb samosas, sheekh kebab, chicken ruby, and both the garlic and onion naan. Every dish was packed with incredible flavor, and it was easy to see why this has such a loyal following. The chicken rub was especially outstanding, and the noun was the perfect accompaniment. The service made the experience even better. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to offer recommendations that did not disappoint. This was one of our favorite meals on our London trip. We only wish they would open a location in the United States!
Some days this place would be jam packed, but other days I passed by, it seems chill. I recommend making reservations if you can. I came here on a weekday night and waited about one hour for a party of five. While waiting in line, they offered a cup of hot chai tea which was perfect for the cold weather. The chai is absolutely delicious. The Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries, and Masala Prawns were my favorite dishes. House Black Daal is their signature dish, which is good to try. The restaurant is dimly lit for an intimate family dinner, but a bit loud. The restrooms are clean. The staff is friendly. I only give them 4/5 because the curries are pretty comparable to places I've been to before, but if I have to recommend one dish and one drink - Okra Fries and Chai Tea.
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Trust me when I say the 60 min+ wait is totally worth it! We wanted to enjoy our last meal in London, so I suggested we do Indian since 1. it is popular in London and 2. it is our favorite cuisine to eat. We arrived here on a Monday night at 8:00pm and were told an hour wait. We got in the line and were immediately brought complimentary chai tea while we waited. Once we made it to the front of the line we were invited to have drinks and snacks at the bar downstairs. This was after about 30 minutes of waiting outside. We sat at stools near the bar but decided to just wait until seated to order any alcohol. About 10 minutes after we moved downstairs, we were shown to our dining table. Our server was very knowledgeable and happily shared suggestions and recommendations. Everything is served family-style and the portions are smaller so it's recommended 4-5 dishes for 2 people. We started with the lamb samosas, which come 3 per order. The outside was crisp and the lamb was well-seasoned and plentiful inside. We ordered the mahi tikka, adwahi lamb, and the ruby chicken along with 2 orders of garlic naan. *Mahi tikka: this is sustainable Asian basa fillet in a subtle yoghurty marinade. This was a nice and light dish and tasted good with the extra lime. Even though this was good it was my least favorite and I let my husband eat most of it. *Adwahi lamb: The lamb is prepared with stock and spices, then layered with rice and cooked in traditional 'dum' style. This was deliciously spicy! Really generous portion too. The lamb was well seasoned and tender. *Ruby chicken: Tender chicken in a rich silky 'makhani' sauce. This was my favorite dish! Very rich and flavorful and creamy. Best mopped up with garlic naan! Lots of tender, well-flavored chicken mixed in. *garlic naan: Some of the best garlic naan I've ever had! We ordered one order with butter and one without. I'm sure you can guess which was preferred at our table! The naan was soft and well-cooked and evenly flavored with garlic. When visiting London, Indian food is always a solid option and look no further than Dishoom to provide a 5 star dining experience! From getting in line until walking out the door, we both felt well-taken care of and that we were valued customers. read more
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Great meal and great service. On our short stay in London we have gone twice! We were so excited to eat that we neglected to take photos of our meals read more
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I don't normally eat Indian food so I was a bit skeptical when my coworker said he wanted to come here. BUT this place was so good! I am so happy I came here. The line was long when we first got there but it moved up pretty quickly. Food: Okra Fries - Dishoom Calamari Lamb chops Dishoom Chicken Tikka Murgh Malai Kulfi Drinks: Moscow Mule and Kingfisher beer Everything was soooo delicious so it was difficult to choose a favorite but I think I liked the Okra Fries and Murgh Malai most. I would definitely come here again the next time I'm in London. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was also very nice. Price was pretty reasonable as well. Definitely recommend this place. read more
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Located in bustling Covent Garden, Dishoom is likely the most popular Indian restaurant in all of London. 1. What is the restaurant like? Dishoom offers a nice ambience that caters to a diverse patron base: families, friend groups, and significant others on a special date. Upstairs and downstairs seating is available. 2. What is the wait like? On a Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm, we were quoted a 1 hr wait. We expected that we would have a chance to explore the area after putting our names down, but Dishoom requires that all customers wait in line. To placate hungry customers in line, the restaurant offers warm chai tea and small bites. 3. What should you order? According to our waiter, the restaurant's famed dishes are the chicken ruby, prawns, house black daal, and calamari. We ordered several dishes suggested by our waiter including the calamari, chicken ruby, house black daal, spicy lamb chops, bowl of greens, cheese naan, and garlic naan. The calamari was a nice starter that we enjoyed with the various dips, especially the spicy house sauce. Among the other plates we ordered, our favorite was the chicken ruby, which was pleasantly less creamy than the chicken tikka masala that we are accustomed to but loaded with just as much flavor. It served as the perfect accompaniment to the naan. We liked the other plates that we ordered, though we would have preferred the spicy lamb chops to have been cooked a tad less longer. Overall, we were extremely happy with our meal and left with content bellies. Dishoom was a fantastic first meal upon our arrival in London, and we would undoubtedly return. read more
4 years ago
Nice Dishoom restaurant very similar to the others. I had the Tila-Foi's Malasa Fish, the Covent Garden special, which was really good as the spices complemented the fish instead of covering it, and it was also a pretty big portion. read more
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It was Day 26 in the Land of the Colonizer-- as an American expat used to spice and (gasp!) salt, morale was low as I concluded my first month of study abroad at Oxford. My poor desperate tastebuds, longingly wishing for the flavor of.... flavor. A day trip to London was suggested, restaurants were hurriedly searched, and off to Dishoom we went! I have never been more emotional when confronted by food. The spicy lamb chops, perfectly charred, paired with a bright vinegary slaw; the transcendental chicken ruby, spicy and rich, creamy and slightly acidic; the chocolate chai intensifying in the richness as the glass diminishes. . . When my friends came to visit, we went twice in three days-- when my family came to visit, we went twice in three days. Please go. For me. For your tastebuds. For Flavor. read more
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It was my first time here and it is also my friend's favorite place. We were early to beat the lines, so we had breakfast. The atmosphere was very lively and open, very welcoming. They have a downstairs as well that's a little more intimate. The interior design is well put also - modern vs authenticity. We both had the bacon naan roll and it was delish! I had also ordered the fire toast, but it wasn't anything special. Just toast, but the home-made preserves: pineapple-pink-peppercorn jam, and tangy orange marmalade with star anise was yummy! My friend really loved the dinner menu and wanted me to try AND only another 30 mins till dinner menu, soooooooooooooooooooooooo we decided to stay!!!! We took our time eating and chatting. I had ordered the house chai and that was great decision, plus free refills!! The lassi with fennel was something else, quite refreshing. When it was time to order, again, I ordered the Ruby chicken with rice....make that two!!! We had the same thing again and it did not disappoint. I truly enjoyed it. Boy were we stuffed! But good and satisfying stuffed. I would love to come back again, but I'm 5600 miles away now! Thanks for the great experience! read more
This place is THE PLACE. I wanna start by saying that I am dying to hop back across the pond and get in for dinner solely based on how BOMB my brunch experience was here at Dishoom Covent Garden. I've heard non-stop chat about how great this place is, so I was very happy to get in and try it out myself. I'm just gonna go ahead and let y'all know what I had and why it was the best: If you like meat(and boy do I ever), then you HAFTA order the Wrestler's Naan Roll: smoked streaky bacon, peppery pork sausages, and runny-yolked egg... Perfectly cooked bacon and sausage, with a brilliantly cooked egg with JUST the right amount of runny-yolk! This was one of the best breakfasts I had while in London. ON TOP OF their tasty food (and incredibly reasonable prices), is the House Chai...which is bottomless! Get the Chai. It comes out PIPING hot, so be careful with that first sip, and has the most comforting and satisfying spice taste! read more
4 years ago
Yes, there will be a line and wait when you arrive (without reservations), but it moves quickly and it's totally worth the wait. All the dishes were full of flavor and cooked to perfection, the chicken tikka is chef's kiss. One of my highlights while in London. read more
Having Indian food in London is really a special experience. No matter where you go you will experience flavors and styles that are very different from what you usually find in the states. That being said, Dishoom was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. It was an unusually windy and cold night when we went and there was a queue outside and a quoted 45 minute wait. We dutifully got on line and were super impressed by how organized the door hosts were and how we were offered complementary hot drinks numerous times. The inside of the restaurant is fantastic. Love how it's decorated - feels very different and yet special compared to most Indian restaurants. The menu can be a little overwhelming but we tried a bunch of items and loved everything. The biryani was outstanding and all the sauces and sides were incredibly flavorful. I would love to have something similar in the states, but I guess I will have to find another excuse to visit England and to go back! read more
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Awesome food! I made a reservation at 5.30 PM. But if you come for lunch, there was no wait. I walked by around 8-9ish PM, they had long line, it started around 5.30 PM. So reservation at 5.30 PM recommended. We ordered the black daal, cheese naan, rice, chicken tikka, and chicken ruby. All are amazing! Taste is on point and we left happy. read more
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What a lunch feast to remember! Came here with a group of 10 for lunch a couple weeks ago and had the most amazing time. We had originally wanted to come for dinner, but couldn't get a a dinner reservation for any Dishoom in London! But lunch was excellent, and it's nice that they save a good chunk of their tables for walk-ins. Our server was very patient, kind, and attentive. She explained many dishes to us and gave us excellent recommendations. We ordered family style so I got to try a bit of everything. I had the: Rose & Cardamom Lassi: so good!!! Very refreshing and I loved the rose flavor. A perfect complement to all the spices. Cheese Naan: oh my gosh, so much cheesy goodness!!! The cheese was plentiful and beautifully melted and the naan had a nice moisture to it. Definitely wish we had ordered more of this. Chicken Ruby: yum!!!! This is so much less creamy and better than the chicken tikki masala I am used to getting in the States. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so delicious. Awadhi Lamb: some of my friends loved this, but It wasn't one of my favorites. The lamb flavor was a little too strong (does that even make sense?) for me. Keema Pau: same feelings as with the Awadhi--I just couldn't get behind the lamb here. Dishoom Slaw: a little too much sauce, but it was nice to have something to cool down my mouth. Bowl of Greens: greens! Yay! Simple bowls of vegetables that went well with all the sauce and meat we had. Black House Daal: people loved this dish, and they're known for making it. I personally thought it was too sweet. Okra Fries: reminded me of some Southern-fried food. A little too oily (but I always feel this way about fried vegetables), but nice to nibble on. Dishoom Calamari: this was delicious! Nice, light, a little sweet, and with the tiniest of kicks to get your senses going. Pau Bhaji: solid vegetarian dish. Loved the simple flavoring. Not as much of a fan of the bread, but that's probably because the Cheese Naan blew me away. Fantastic service, great ambiance, and very affordable prices. Can't wait to come back! read more
3 years ago
I'm soooo happy we listened to the reviews and came here. I've always loved Indian food, but I wanted my family to love it as much as I do. So I told them why not while we are in London? The food was to die for! The staff were delightfully pleasant. They served hot tea (I believe it was mint and chai) while waiting. Which was wonderful. It was a bit chilly when we went for lunch. If we are ever back in London, I promise we will be back! read more
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Nice shop really delicious and cheap the staff were friendly and nice definitely coming again read more
9 years ago
If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. Came upon this place through a recommendation and was very pleased to have the opportunity to check it out. Went for a late dinner and arrived around 9:25pm. Even at that hour there was a line 30 minutes deep, but the wait didn't seem so bad as the friendly staff handed out complimentary fruit (grapes and dates) and drinks (chai and mint teas). Upon getting to the front of the line, you are given a buzzer and directed downstairs to the bar, where you can order drinks and snacks while you wait. Got the Bollybellini, a tasty fruity concoction, and waited no more than a few moments until the host seated us. They were more than accommodating when my companion and I wanted to switch to a different (read: bigger) table. Our server Ali was as friendly as could be and even gave us some great recommendations/suggestions. Between us two, we got the vegetable samosas to start (which we ended up getting an extra order of halfway through our meal -- yes, it was THAT good!) along with the Dishoom chicken tikka, spicy lamb chops, Butter-Bhatta, the Black House Daal, garlic naan, and steamed basmati rice. I could have just gotten the Daal with basmati rice and I would have been a happy camper, tbh. But really, everything was delicious and very flavorful! The garlic naan could have used a little more garlic flavor, but other than that, everything was superb! Aside from the great food and very attentive, helpful and friendly staff, the prices are reasonable. I would note that this place is more on the trendy side and the size of the dishes are similar to tapas style. Would definitely come back here the next time I'm in London! Already itching to try the Chicken Ruby and the Mahi Tikka. Again, Ali was an amazing server if you're lucky to get him, and really the whole staff was just top notch!! read more
First breakfast in London when we arrived from the U.S.! The restaurant was walking distance from our hotel. Loved the interior decor, very Parisan with a modern twist. Was worried I should have made reservations beforehand, but the restaurant was pretty empty, got a spot by the windows. Ordered the Parsi omelette and sausage & egg naan roll. They are known for their naan rolls and it didn't disappoint! The sunny side-up egg paired so well with the sausage and tomato chili jam. Still thinking about this dish! The Parsi omelette was tasty, but not anything outstanding. The plate they served it on was beautiful though. read more
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Got a reservation for 5:30 the last time slot before it becomes a wait in line. The lamb was amazing and the kulfi Ice cream too. Came out thoroughly stuffed read more
4 years ago
An irani Indian restaurant- so everything is kinda a fusion and taste different from southern Indian or Punjabi restaurants- be prepared for long line wait but worth it - my favorite was Masala fish which is unique to this restaurant read more
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