It's good, but not THAT good to justify the ridiculous line around the block. There are lots of other Indian restaurants that aren't tourist traps. read more

I have to say, I am Indian and I love the name. The food is a unique twist on Indian. The names of the dishes are clever and the rustic feel sets for a time back in India. Chicken Tikka dish is very aromatic and hits all the right notes. The roomali roti is super thin and sets for a great meal too. The okra fries are tender and lightly battered. The food isn't Indian spicy like I would have wanted but the flavors are all there. Their rose lychee shake is great too! Great job! read more

Average food poorly presented Waste of time and money There seems to be no effort going into creating something really good read more

We really enjoyed the place. Great food, ambiance, and service. For those of you visiting London, you may hear constant recommendations for Dishoom which I feel may make it more of a "trendy" place, but it does deliver on delicious food quality. Apparently, it's a relatively newer bunch of restaurant that has expanded rapidly (thus seems to have filled a previously unmet demand for such a restaurant). First, there is a wait. Usually 45 minutes to an hour so plan accordingly. The Dishoom at this location is located in a great area with many shops so one could make some use of the time. The interior is large and with dark wood tones. Servers are professional and friendly. Food is great. The dishes are on the smaller size (think tapas). We had the Okra fries, cheese naan, masala prawns, chicken ruby, and spicy lamb chops. All were excellent. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Overall, we were recommended to this restaurant by at least two people and I now pass on the recommendation. Check it out! read more

Wow, wow, WOW! The best food we had while in London! Maybe the best Indian food I've EVER had! The staff was attentive and helpful, the waiter even helped us order (we had ordered too many dry things, he suggested some saucy dishes to compliment). A fantastic place! read more

Whenever I told friends I was going to London, they asked "are you going to Dishoom?!" So I was thrilled to finally be able to have dinner there! We secured 5:45p reservations (last reservation slot of the day), which allowed us to bypass the lengthy queue that had formed. We were thrilled to be seated by the window with a view of the entire restaurant. Our server was efficient and attentive, and quickly took our drink orders for a delicious Bollybellini and Colaba Colada (highly recommend both!). Food wise, we started with the vegetable samosas that I think were my favorite part of the whole meal!Then we shared garlic naan (they bring 3 dipping sauces), the Chicken Berry Britannia, Chicken Ruby and Kala Chana salad. Despite going with items that weren't marked as "spicy," it's worth noting each item was fairly spicy (we have a low spice tolerance, though). The kala chana salad and naan were a nice reprieve from the heat of our chicken entrees. read more

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Great ambiance , service and food . Only downside was the portion size . And nothing was super stand out with regards to the food . Saw most reviews were more about the mango lassi drink , which was great . We had the naan , chicken , veggie curry - it was nice . read more

Dishoom - Lentils , biryani chicken , veggie curry - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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This place lived up to its hype, it's Iranian, not Indian. We ordered about 10 plates for 4 person family. I loved the chicken ruby, similar to chicken tikka masala but less creamy, more spicy. We also loved the chicken tikka, fish house special and chili chicken, but if you don't like spicy or lots of flavor then this isn't the place for you. Also, if you want rice, you'll have to order it, it doesn't come with it. read more

Best Dinner in London. Everything here was delicious. We had the best time. The tika masala and the naan are excellent. We had an amazing waiter who knew the menu and gave great suggestions. It's worth the line outside. read more

Great food and service! We are visits from the states and it was a perfect place to get Indian food. Our server was Nikolay and he was so sweet. He walked us through the menu and recommended the best dessert. We will be back! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Our daughter took us here to try Indian food. We got a variety of starters and main dishes to share, along with dessert. The food was excellent, as was the service. It is obviously a very popular place. read more

The food tasted as if it was prepared with quality ingredients and tender loving care. The service was impeccable and exceeded our expectations. We sat downstairs and the ambiance fit with all of the rest of the experience. 5 stars all the way around. We will be back the next time we come to London. read more

If you're looking a Indian food with an awesome twist, go to dishoom. Pro: - the food (everything in the menu taste great!) - they serve you drinks (mint tea, chai, etc) as you wait in line - top notch service (they have a regular menu and a menu for people with dairy or nit allergies) Con: Beware there is a line. For two people we were estimated to wait for 1.5 hrs but we got in within an hour. So what to try: biryani, ruby curry, okra fries, garlic naan, daal! Everything tasted wonderful. Definitely worth the wait and the price is not too bad too. read more

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I really don't understand the hype. I live near Los Angeles and everybody told me when in London you have to try this place and I was not super impressed. Don't get me wrong. the food was fine but I didn't understand why it was so hyped up, especially considering how long you wait in line to eat. I will say the service was great and everybody who worked there was super friendly but when it comes to really good Indian food, I don't think this place is it. For a frame of reference I've eaten a lot of really good Indian food, so maybe my palate is just used to some thing that's a little bit different. read more

My friend and I went to Dishoom on our first night in London. We got there around 8pm on a Saturday night and there was a line out the door. They don't take reservations so you're literally stuck waiting in line until they call you. I've heard London has pretty good Indian food and this place was highly reviewed, so we didn't mind waiting. It took about an hour or so before we got seated downstairs. After browsing the menu, we decided on the okra fries, the chicken ruby, and the paneer tikka. We got our food pretty quickly, and from what I remember, nothing stood out. The okra fries were the best part of the meal, but they still weren't memorable. The chicken ruby was alright, the chicken was a bit dry imo. The paneer tikka I could've done without. All the food was just meh. For a place that has such high reviews and praises I was quite disappointed. I don't think I'd come back here when I come back to London. read more

Dishoom - Okra fries - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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So so good! Great service by the staff. Love that they give included refills on the house chai. Dishes were spicy! read more

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

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This place is buzzing with the energy of a 1920s jazz club. Everything about this place is loud and exciting, especially the food! The staff is also quite helpful in showing you how to navigate the menu. read more

First off they have out chai and other teas as you wait outside. And their chai is actually amazing unlike other places who serve chai. They're cocktail menu looked tempting but we stuck with the food only. We ordered paneer (classic) and dhal makhani, also delicious. The garlic naan was on point as well. I can see why this is a very popular Indian restaurant in London. If I come back, I'm definitely getting more tea. read more

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The best of London! Love love this place. Every dish was so authentic, and the service is great. We were nervous about the long line outside, but surprisingly we didn't wait long for a table. This is a MUST TRY when you go to London. read more

Loved every bite! We ordered grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, bread, bowl of green, fried okra and a couple other items, I don't remember how to spell the names but everything was very good. My favorite place in London so far (been here for 10 days). The staff is phenomenal, my kids have food allergies and they accommodated us very well. My celiac kids had plenty of gluten free options. Some items were a little too spicy for my youngest but we added a bunch of yummy jasmine rice to her grilled chicken and she liked it. Again, the staff is so friendly and everyone is so accommodating we wanted to have lunch/dinner everyday here. For a family of 5 we spent about 80 pounds. The only sad thing is that they don't do take out after 5:00 pm, so we missed taking dinner home a few times. read more

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Well worth the wait! Fantastic dinner. When we saw they served breakfast we made a point to come back the next day. Very pleased with the service and the food was great. read more

Get here early if you don't want to wait long for a table! We got here at 545pm and there was already a line. While you're in line, they give complimentary tea. We were given a wait time of 40 minutes. What's amazing is that once a spot opens at the bar, they let you wait there and you have the chance to order appetizers and drinks while you wait for your table. Luckily, our wait time was way shorter than they said and we got seated in 20 minutes! We had vada pav, calamari, and samosas as appetizers. For entrees we had two orders of the chicken curry, and order of daal, and the lamb biryani. Everything was absolutely delicious! My favorite dish was definitely the chicken curry. The curry itself reminds me of tikka masala because it's rich and creamy. The chicken was very tender. Great service, great food, and great atmosphere. read more

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I've never had Indian food before so this was a first. The line itself was a little long, about an hour and you can't leave the line. But let me tell you it was so worth it!!! The food was so delicious. I had no idea what I was ordering since I'm not familiar with this type of food. However the server made great recommendations. I can't wait to come back! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Two stars are for great ambience and good service. Broccoli salad was sweet and crunchy and delicious. Garlic nan was ok. Mutton was good. Chicken ruby curry was too sweet to be called curry it should have been on the desert menu. Over all the food was disappointing. We will never go there again not worth it. read more

We had to wait for 30 minutes to get into Dishoom, but it was worth it. The restaurant passed out cups of chai and green tea for the people waiting in line. The environment was lively, the employees were friendly, and the food was good. The foods labeled "spicy" were definitely spicy! If you don't want a lot of spice, I'd recommend getting something that isn't spicy because they give out sauces that you can add to get your desired spice level. We were given cups of chai on the house at the end too. I will be going back! read more

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Great food, great service! The waiter was helpful on what dishes first timers would like. We got there around 4pm and had a short wait. When we left around 5:25, the line was down the street. read more

Came here because I love Indian food and was not disappointed, but would not rate it as highly if I had to wait more than 45 minutes. I was surprised that at 2pm on a Monday there was already a line. Luckily they served the folks waiting in line lemonade for the first waiting area on the street. Once we were moved into the final waiting area downstairs in front of the bar, we were a little disappointed that we couldn't order a drink. We literally just sat there until we were called. Once that wait was over, we were seated in the top floor and were met by our server quickly. We ordered the Rose and Cardamom Lassi, Aflatoon's colada, and the Fresh Nimbu Soda, which were unique and delicious. For food, the Black Daal, Spicy Lambchops, Samosas, Chicken Ruby and Garlic Naan were our go to selections. Everything was incredible except for the Black Daal, it was surprisingly bland. All in all, great service, great food, but would definitely make a reservation instead of waiting next time. read more

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I love Dishoom! I've been here once before a while back and was so excited to have the opportunity to eat here again. It definitely holds up! We got to Dishoom around 6pm and waited approximately 30 minutes to get inside for dinner. The line moved quite quickly and it was very nice that they provided mint tea and lemonade while we waited. Once inside, our waitress ran us through the menu and we ended up ordering garlic naan (£3.5), basmati rice (£3.20), chicken ruby (£10.90), paneer pineapple tikka (£8.70), house black daal (£6.50), and the vegetable samosas (£4.20). We also ordered an Aflatoon's Colada (£5.50) and passionfruit Sharbat (£3.90). This was plenty of food for the two of us and we even had some leftover. Everything was delicious! The chicken ruby is very similar to butter chicken, the house black daal was creamy and delicious, the paneer was not what I expected as I usually order it in a sauce, but delicious nonetheless, and the samosas were nice and crispy. The garlic naan and basmati rice were also perfect companions to the more flavorful food! In addition, the drinks we got were both fruity, unique and refreshing! Unfortunately, by the time our dinner was finished, there was no chai left. I'm not quite sure why that was the case, as it was only 8, but truly a huge disappointment!! Other than that, super delicious food and worth the wait! read more

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The best in every way. The staff and management here are incredible, and the food is incomparable.

The food quality and service is excellent. Taste wise, there is a fullness and complexity to the flavorings but nothing overwhelming IMO. We all liked their curry chicken, bomb potatoes, and naan. Their somosas were a bit too small. If you can get in line for a table before 4:30, you should be seated within 15 minutes. This location is very popular and busy. read more

Some of the most delicious Indian food I have ever eaten. The menu does not have all the typical Indian dishes you find in American restaurants but everything we had was spectacular. read more

Betcha didn't know they served breakfast!! Food 4/5 Swap out your regular butter toast for a wide selection of fresh baked naan. Loved the onion jam it came with. Superb Sausage and egg naan Egg naan Chili Cheese Toast TIP: FREE FLOW House made Chai Tea to warm you up on a rainy morning Service 4/5 Staff are hip and attentive! Vibe 4/5 Love the incense burning at the entrance! read more

Dishoom - Egg naan + sausage and egg naan in the background. Love the onion jam it came with. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

My best friend and I traveled from the states and this one of the best meals we had during our entire trip!! We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table at the Covent Garden location on a Sunday night but it's worth the wait! We were able to get a drink at the bar and they also had a waiter coming by offering a warm mint drink and water. Once we got our table the server was so nice and the food was incredible!! I'm still thinking and the Daal and naan. 100% would recommend read more

My friend said this is one of his favorite Indian restaurants in the world and he didn't lie. We loved the Chinese inspired chili chicken and the Ruby Curry. Chai tea was perfectly spiced. The gunpowder potatoes were tasty and the lamb samosas were outstanding. The restaurant's decor is very beautiful and not overstated. read more

Dishoom is my all time favorite. The closest you can get to MUMBAI :D We went to Dishoom in December on a rainy day for a late lunch. There was still a queue of 50 mins. They were courteous & provided hot chai while we waited. We waited out for about 25 mins and at the bar for about 20. The food was no doubt the best. We ordered VADA PAV, pav bhaji, paneer roomali wrap, cheese chili toast, black daal & roomali roti. For drinks- kala Khata, chillitini and the colaba colata Everything was excellent, the taste was delightful & service was splendid. Overall a wholesome experience! read more

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Really enjoyed the dinner I had here recently with my boyfriend. We were stopping in to fuel up in between bars and the food was great! We ordered a lot of food and it was all delivered quickly. And the drinks are also top-notch - I had the Viceroy's Old Fashioned and enjoyed it quite a bit. I was also really impressed with the efficiency with which they managed the queue outside and got everyone seated promptly. I don't remember all we ordered but know for sure we got the gunpowder potatoes and lamb samosas and both were excellent. read more

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Dishoom is a beloved string of modern Indian restaurants in London. Though you'll find classic dishes like murgh malai and lamb samosas, Dishoom's rendition of Indian food is through the lens of Irani cafes in Bombay. The Covent Garden location is largely walk-in, and rain and shine you'll find shivering hordes waiting to get in and being treated to delicious cups of hot and milky chai. We timed it relatively well on a Sunday night and ended up waiting about 30 minutes to get in, and then another 15 at the bar. The cocktail list is long and to-theme, including a thoughtful list of mocktails. The majority are 8.50 pounds. Cyrus Irani, my choice, was a straightforward tequila sour; Debonair was a fine frozen drink. By far the best drink here is the Hoppy Paanch, an IPA, Johnny Walker, and butter syrup concoction that tastes far better than that description. I drank most of my boyfriend's (oops). Once seated in the cozy and buzzing downstairs, we ordered everything to share, with a little help from our waiter. Complimentary papadum with tri-colored dips was a satisfying, if standard, way to start off the meal; pau bhaji and okra fries (4.50 each) were both well-done and nice ways to continue our carb streak. Our larger plates were spiced and fragrant gunpowder potatoes (6.70); decent lamb chops (12.90) strewn with pomegranate seeds; a fine chicken ruby (10.50); and a delicious but small prawn dish (17.50). Although we were happily in a food orgy, mopping up sauces with naan, I couldn't help but wonder what I was missing.Everything was done well, but nothing was really above and beyond in the way that, say, Pondicheri in Houston is. Prices are elevated but not too bad; we had a bill around 75 pounds for our party of four (excluding drinks), and that was somewhat inflated by the prawns. Service is rushed but reasonable given the popularity. Bathrooms are very nice. Decor and atmosphere in general is great. I understand why Dishoom is a must-go in London, and it has plenty of convenient locations, but I was expecting something just a little extra. read more

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This place is a MUST when visiting London. Food was great! Service was quick! Atmosphere is nice. Highly recommend! ** read more

Dishoom - The back entrance to Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This was an amazing dinner. When we first got to the restaurant we ordered wine and the potato crisps while waited. They told us the wait was an hour fifteen but we waited like 45 minutes. Then we had lamb samosa, lamb kabob, the lamb special, chicken ruby and garlic naan. The chicken ruby is BY FAR one of the most amazing things. Next time I come I'm not sharing and just getting the chicken ruby with some garlic naan and rice lol!! For dessert we had the chocolate pudding, which was really nice. I would have liked a little extra ice cream. Can't wait to come back!! Thanks Dishoom!! read more

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Every single dish was excellent. Went on a weekday and got in with a fifteen minute wait at lunch. Second time there, hope to return.