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

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Fantastic service and ambience. Food was amazing. We had okra fries , pav bhaji, mattur paneer, romali roti, nimbu pani, and sherbat. All items were excellent. Glad we chose this place for our lunch. Very kids friendly too. read more

Delicious food. Unique menu. Good service. Charming ambiance. It completed our trip to London. 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

Dishoom - Wrestler's Naan Roll - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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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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Dishoom was top notch. Decided to stop here with no reservation, which was not ideal but worth it. The line was out the door with about 40 patrons in front of us. The host was walking the line and took our name and reported a wait of about 30 minutes which is better than expected with how many people where waiting. I am glad I waited, they even brought hot chai to those in line. Once seated after about 20 minutes we were able to order fast and the food came out not to long after. The lamp chops were great, the naan was great, and my partner reported their meal to be outstanding as well. Would recommend and don't be discouraged by a wait, goes fast and well communicated. read more

Fun, lively place in a good location, with good food. The food is not the traditional Indian restaurant food, but more small plates. Everything we had was tasty, although don't look for really hot, spicy food here. They serve the usual condiments on the side, but even the hot sauce is not very hot. It's a different, lighter take on Indian food. The food is fresh, and the service is very friendly and efficient. read more

I was in London for 2 weeks and the meal we had here was the best meal we had. We got three dishes, naan, and an appetizer to share and everything was amazing. I love that they have many vegetarian options. read more

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

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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

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Service great , food delicious Ambiance nice No one rushing you out the door ,, relax enjoy yourself read more

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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The food wasn't great and the portions extremely small! Not authentic Indian food. Service wasn't great either read more

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

Dishoom - While you wait, get yourself a drink and a snack... mmm, vegetable samosas! - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

It's official: My favorite Indian restaurant I have ever tried! * * * EXPERIENCE * * * Made a reservation two months in advance for one person at 12:15pm. I highly recommend anyone wanting to try this place out making a reservation, by the time I arrived at around noon the line was very long, it's centrally located in a busy area which explains why. Inside the restaurant it's got a hip vibe, pretty lively and everyone was enjoying their time. There were so many choices on the menu I really wanted to try out everything, my server was super helpful to help me narrow down some choices. * * * FOOD * * * Chicken Ruby: A It's hard to describe this dish, I just knew it's extremely tasty! It's slightly sweet, a bit spicy but was edible for me, and the rest there was just lots of unknown spices in it, with some basil and tomato notes. The chicken was very tender. House Black Daal: A It's less spicy than chicken ruby, there were beans in it, and that's all I know how to describe it, I guess I don't have enough vocabulary to describe Indian dishes, all I knew was it's super yummy. Roti: A Don't forget this most important dish in order to dip into the two sauces above. The texture was very soft, there's some grilled taste to it and there's not really any other flavor to it, which was on point because I could truly enjoy the sauces flavor without distraction. Dishoom is a restaurant I must go back whenever I have a chance to visit London again! 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

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Hip Indian restaurant / lounge spot with locations across London. Interestingly, they open for breakfast. I am going to go and see the offering they have in the morning. The afternoon atmosphere was an uptempo lounge entrance where you are encouraged to have a cocktail at a bistro table before being excorted to your table . The food is nice but not the best Indian I have had, but the service and ambiance contributed to me giving it a 4.5 read more

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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Excellent food, good ambiance and good service. Was on a trip and Yelp suggested this place, which we though was great.

Yelp 100 Challenge 2017 83/100 We decided we should have at least one Indian meal in London before going home so we found this restaurant on Yelp (thank you!!). We arrived around 7:45 and the wait was a full hour, outdoors. They serve you a nice warm chai tea while waiting, which was lovely. I really wasn't sure what to expect as we peered through the windows watching people eat. It looked rather crowded from the outside peeking in but it's actually huge and there's a whole bottom floor with more seating. I took one bite of the curry and completely understood why people wait an hour out in the cold and rain to eat at this place. It was hands down the best curry I've had anywhere in the world, including India and Thailand. I'm usually pretty good at guessing ingredients in dishes but I had no idea what they put in here to make it so amazing. The rest of the food was also very good, including the lentils, which I don't usually like. The lentils had a nice texture, not mushy like what I've had in the past. If we had more time in London, I would have come back here just to eat the curry again- it was that good. read more

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It's difficult to say if it was worth the 90 minutes wait time, but the fact that I am not complaining says enough. The black daal was divine. read more

The food was impeccable and they have a phenomenal vegan menu as well. So grateful I found a great place with wonderful Indian food

Wonderful dining experience when in London. We went to the Covent Garden location. It was fabulous! My husband likes Indian food but after Dishoom, he has changed his tune! Our adult boys were with us, youngest was studying abroad in London & they love it too. Our son wished he would have discovered it while he was there, rather than on the last day of our visit to pick him up & bring him home! Great food, lots of variety for all tastes. Definitely a crowd pleaser! read more

If we could do a 6-star review for Dishoom, we would. This was our FAVORITE breakfast in a two week trip to Europe! We made sure to make a reservation, as we'd read how crowded it can get. There was a line from opening time and they were consistently seating tables. The ambiance and atmosphere is so beautiful and peaceful and a great complement to the food. We both had the house chai (which I would have taken a jug of with me, if I could). It is warm with a bit of spice and just makes you feel calm and happy. It's the perfect morning drink. It's also bottomless until 5 pm so they will continue to give you refills (and the price was only 3.50 GBP--a steal!). I had the double bacon naan roll and my husband had the Wrestler's naan roll and we also got the uttapam pancakes to share. This was a lot of food for us in the morning so we couldn't finish the pancakes but I still have dreams about how amazing the naan rolls were. The bacon is amazing and so flavorful, the naan is very fresh and then it's complemented with a balance of cilantro as a garnish, cream cheese spread on the naan, and a tomato-chili jam which is not too spicy and out of this world. It was so good we went to Dishoom Kings Cross two days later to get the same breakfast and buy their house chai to bring home!!! If I could have breakfast here every day, I would and probably wouldn't get tired of it. Run, don't walk to Dishoom! read more

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I'm not an Indian food fan but this place was great, great friendly service too. It's got the great reviews because they deserve it!

I didn't think Indian food would one of my favorite meals in London, but it was! Dishoom is London's first Bombay cafe, and it lives up to the hype. My friends and I arrived around Dishoom on an afternoon around 2 PM, and luckily, we only had to wait about 30 minutes. We ordered the following: - Pau Bhaji (mashed vegetables with pau buns) - This was our appetizer to start, and it was delicious! It was flavorful with a slightly spicy kick, and it came with hot buttered buns to dip in the mashed veggies. - Spicy lamb chops - Deliciously spiced and well-cooked! The lamb was tender yet crispy on the edges, and it didn't taste gamey at all to me! - Dishoom Chicken Tikka - Chicken tikka is one of my favorite Indian dishes, so we had to try this. It was a little sweeter than I expected, but still good nonetheless. - House black daal - This was like a thick and hearty lentil soup. Creamy with great flavors. - Plain naan, garlic naan, cheese naan - Naan is a MUST at any Indian restaurant. They were all good, though the cheese was interesting since it's not a traditional naan flavor. I do wish the garlic naan tasted more garlicky and the cheese naan had more cheese though. - Roomali roti - The roti was recommended to us to pair with the chicken. I didn't think the roti was anything too special though. Texture-wise, it was like a super thin tortilla. I preferred pairing all the dishes with the naan. - Yogurt - Another recommendation from the waiter. This helped cut some of the intensity of the otherwise strong flavors of the other dish, so I thought it was a nice balance. - House sauces - The waiter brought out 3 house chutneys/dipping sauces (tamarind, mint, sweet chili?), which were delicious. The chili one paired REALLY well with the naan and other dishes - so much so that was had to ask for more! We also ordered the Bombay presidency punch to share (a bowl of jaggery, lime, Darjeeling tea and Ceylon Arrack), and it was amazing! It may be a bit dangerous, since it tastes so good and refreshing that you might just forget it's alcoholic. Our waiter actually forgot to put our order in until we asked halfway through our meal. By the time we got it, we were almost done eating, we so just sat there a while sipping some "punch." Overall, it was a fun, delicious, and flavorful meal with great ambiance and excellent service too! If you're in the area, I'd recommend having a meal here! read more

Dishoom - Pau Bhaji - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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This place came highly recommended. it was really delicious,it came in very handy because my family and i were very famished.

Lisa, our server, guided us well on our food order. She was VERY pleasant and friendly--always has a smile for everyone. We're more than pleased with the food but more so with Lisa's service! If it's your first time at this place also, you could try our order: Masala Fish, Chicken Ruby, and Black Daal with roti and rice as accompaniment. read more

When in London, one must Dishoom! This restaurant really embodies the true British-Indian cuisine of London, showing how traditional flavors can be highlighted by subtle western undertones. If you are a vegetarian, then this restaurant is an excellent choice. If you are an omnivore, please given the vegetarian dishes here a chance because they are much tastier than the meat options. The house black dal is delicious. Yes who knew that dal, which is one of the average Patel's staples in Indian. could be such poetry to one's palate?! I am still dreaming of this dal for weeks after my trip. Dal is simply made of lentils, but the way it was slowly cooked in the cream highlights the richness of natural legume flavor. Dip it in roti, nan, eat it with a spoon - however you like and it can't be wrong! Again, the veggie dishes here are the stars! The pau bhaji, which is essentially mashed veggies served with butter buns is a wonderful fusion delight. The buttery buns are warm out of the over and go deliciously with this spicy veggie concoction. It tastes almost like samosa filling of potatoes, chickpeas, peas, and carrots? Not sure what exactly is in here but it is awesomeness. Next on the list is the chole puri, which is equally vegetarian and delicious. It comes with 2 puffed puri (a fried airy dough usually eaten by Indians during celebrations), with yummy side dips like chickpea curry and sweet hawla. I like how the 2 different sides complement each other with bites of sweet and savory. I love prawns and the masala prawns were no different. They were so juicy and tender, slathered in deep smoky spices of coriander and chilies. Soooo good, I had to eat the last one even though I was about to explode. The chicken ruby is Dishoom's take on chicken makhani and it held up the standard of a rich tomato-based curry. I love chicken makhani and it's rarely bad - as long as there is tender succulent chicken bathed in a creamy spicy curry, then I am happy. This made me happy. I hope Dishoom continues to grow and deliver its high quality London-style Indian food. Please consider expanding to NYC in the future! read more

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We finished our plans up early and decided to stop in around 4 PM on a Tuesday and had no trouble finding a seat. I will say - an hour later when we left - the line was out the door and wrapped around the building. They don't take reservations after a certain time so either come early or be patient/ready to wait! The service was kind and everything came out quick. We ordered the garlic naan which was a large enough portion for 2. We also had the paneer tika which was good, but the matter paneer was both of our favorites. The food is excellent and it is worth the wait! read more

We are ended up here because we had flown in from San Francisco, it was getting late, there was a protest paralyzing parts of the area and we found this spot on Yelp. What an amazing turn of events. Other than the food taking a long time to come out, everything else about this spot was perfect. Spicy pork chops, chicken ruby, okra were all awesome dishes. What I just woke up still thinking about, however, was the Chefs Covent Garden Special. Sea Bream marinated in Marsala with other spices--it was simply one of the best things I've ever eaten--anywhere. read more

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Don't get me wrong, the place has good food compared to other Indian inspired restaurants, but the prices and spices were too heavy. 1. The chicken ruby curry had too much flavor, and the curry overpowered everything else, which made the dish a spicefiled mess. 2. The house special has much similar effects. The sauce was too overflowing with too many flavors, which causes the downfall of the dish. 3. The appetizers were actually really tasty. The lamb samosa and shrimp were both delicious, but they were heavily overpriced. On the other hand, okra fries were decent: worth trying, but not great. 4. Both the lassis (mango and rose) were too creamy, and not appetizing For about 100 pounds, this was not a good meal. read more

Our party of four came around on a Saturday at around 6, expecting a wait. The line didn't look too long but in reality, it was a 1.5 hour wait. Their waiting system is actually pretty orderly. It's like getting into a nightclub. They have ropes (non-velvet) and have people line up. I'm not sure if this is just to make it look like it's poppin', because there were quite a few empty tables inside. Maybe they were for people who made reservations (only available for groups of 6+). While you're waiting, a waitress comes around and gives you small samples of hot chai tea latte. It was a bit too sweet for me, but it was a very nice gesture, especially since it was windy and chilly that day. Finally, once you get inside the exclusive Dishoom, you'll wait about 15 more minutes while they prepare your table. That's how they get you to order a drink at the bar downstairs. So I had the Chilitini (Luksusowa vodka with pomegranate, lemon juice and chilli liqueur) and for 7.50, it was pretty inexpensive for a cocktail (compared to NYC, anyway). I really liked the flavor and the bite that the chili liquer gave it, but I wish there was a bit more vodka in it. I guess I'm just used to stronger NYC cocktails, where they don't measure out the liquor. Onto the food. Here is what we ordered: Garlic Naan - our waiter recommended two orders for four people, but I'm glad that we didn't go with his suggestion. It was very oily, so it would have been difficult for one person to eat more than a certain amount of it. Could have used more garlic. Lamb Boti Kabab (pieces of tender lamb marinated with red chilli, garlic and ginger) - the flavor was good but the lamb was pretty dry. It definitely needed some sauce with it. House Black Daal (Indian spiced lentils) - this was like a soupy bean dip. Not my favorite but it went well with the garlic naan Chicken Ruby (chicken in a rich silky 'makhani' sauce) - this was probably the star of the show, as it seems like the majority here would agree. The sauce is great (again, especially with the naan), and the chicken wasn't dry. Note - none of the 'entrees' come with any sides so you'll want to order naan or rice to go with it. The portions are on the smaller side so it's best to order a bunch of dishes and just share them. That way, you'll get to have a great variety. I don't know how packed their other locations get. I also don't know if I would wait another 1.5 hours to eat here again. But I do know that it was a great London Indian food experience. read more

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The food was as incredible as everyone says. They are also very good about allergies, I am allergic to nuts - be aware although the menu says most things may contain nuts this is a measure to keep people safe and they will be very strict about this, which I appreciate. I was able to eat a few things like the black dal which was incredible. The chicken tikka was pretty spicy so I could not finish it but I wanted to keep eating it because it was so good despite my low spice tolerance!! read more

The food was good. I would not wait in queue for it. It is a very loud restaurant and very busy but it was beautiful inside!

Outstanding food and the 1948 sour is fabulous. Don't miss this in London!!!! Especially the curry.

Incredible kaali daal, fish in banana leaf and rumali roti. The drinks from the bar were well-balanced and delicious as well.

Amazing food. Every dish was fantastic. The spiced lamb chops were amazing. Very helpful service.

Pretty awesome atmosphere and place to visit. Great menu, nice vibe.. we sat downstairs and really enjoyed it there as well. Always packed so book early for a preferred reservations read more

Large format, in trend and a bit pro forma. There is so much better. Too big for its britches. Fun but vapid.