Love the interior decoration! It was fun. I remembered there's a sign at the door saying something like "sorry cash only" or "no credit card ". I didn't plan to step in until they told me it was a joke. Went here for brunch. Chai was great! Actually I don't quite remember what I got cuz it's been a while... but anyway I was traveling from the states and from where I'm from there's nothing like this. Definitely a new experience! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This straight reminded me of some of the best indian food i tasted back in India. We went on a Sunday night and were in line for around 30 mins before they invited us in the bar area, followed by a proper table in the dining area in around 20 mins (total 50 mins)! We did not mind the wait. At the bar, we ordered Kala Khatta (non alcoholic drink, mixed with flavorful spices, traditional to indian palette) and dishoom india pale. Both were great and we could not wait for the main course! For main course, we ordered lamb samosas, pau bhaji, chicken ruby, garlic naan and roomali roti. Lamb samosas were 5/5 and Pau Bhaji may be a 4/5 (i have had better). They served samosas with three different chutneys, which was amazing! Chicken ruby was tender, juicy, rich in flavors, and lip smacking good! I literally could have wiped the plate clean! So good. We ended the dinner with house tea, which was AMAZING!! Can't wait to come back. read more

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Going back tonight with 2 friends. Envie has a classy ambiance without pretentiousness. Interesting and unique cocktails and novel or new twist entrees. Everything is impeccably presented. Servers are helpful and attentive. Always a good evening! read more

This was our first ever Indian/Irani food experiance ever and it didn't disappoint! First we started off with drinks since we had a 20 min wait (no biggie on a saturday at 9). I got the cobada colada (I think, it's a tongue twister!) It was absolutely delish and tasted like a vacation in a glass. Once seated, our waitress was incredibly kind and recommended a bunch of stuff. We went with the black daal, chicken ruby, gunpowder potatoes, rice, and garlic naan. All were so flavorful and tasty. Our favorite dish was the chicken ruby. All dishes are meant to be shared. Everything is also very reasonably priced in my opinion (nothing we got was over 10.) For a restaurant with over 1200 Yelp reviews, I see why! A unique and exciting food experiance. read more

Dishoom - Garlic naan, gunpowder potatoes, black daal, rice, and chicken ruby. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Just wow. Can't go wrong here. I'm Indian I would know. Great chicken ruby, seekh kebab, vegetable samosa, chole puri, and everything is shareable. Lots to try here! read more

Better to get a reservation or wait while drinking a chai or cocktail and u will get seated. Nice atmosphere, I missed the live music, awesome waiter from Rumania who explained on his knees the menu...I had a solo lunch couldn't taste many dishes. Sauces are very tasty. read more

We dined here after many recommendations from friends far and wide. Locals and tourists both see this one as a favorite. The entrance can be a little daunting. There is a hostess outside you check in with and then wait in an outdoor line. Then you are brought downstairs to the bar area to have cocktails and wait. The wait was long but well worth it. We dined on everything our server recommended and more. It was my first time trying Indian food and I loved it! The service was quick as they are used to taking care of many people at once and the food was delicious. It is tapas style so I would recommend 2 items per person, and to share family style. read more

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My husband and I came here for dinner on a recent trip to the UK. We arrived around 5:30 PM and had to wait over an hour and a half to get in... But it was totally worth it. It was a cold and blustery day (don't worry, this isn't the start of a Gothic romance), and the waitstaff kindly provided mini cups of steaming hot chai and mint tea to warm us while we waited. Once we got in, my husband and I were seated downstairs at a tiny two seater table. Our waiter helped us make sense of the extensive menu and together, we put together a lovely meal. We had the lamb biryani (best I've ever had) paired with a light yogurt dip to cut the heat. We also has veggie samosas and fried okra. YUM. Everything was super and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the food. We washed down our delicious meal with a glass of mango lassi (also terrific). If you have the chance to visit, please do. It's well worth the wait. Oh, and the WC was pretty clean, too. read more

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We were told Dishoom was the best Indian food in London, and Indian food is pretty rampant in these parts. It was pretty tasty (after a few days of eating sub par food, since during the holidays most things are closed). While most of the dishes had good flavor, there were some misses. Grab a few dishes of curry, naan, tikka. The biryani is a good staple. Some of the food has good heat to it, so don't forget to pair it with some raita to cool it down. All in all, this is a great place for groups. A good time and pretty good curry. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Foods worth the price, and home chai latte are unlimited provided, they offer birthday specials and good service attitude.

Beautiful setting, great atmosphere, and above all the most delicious food! The excellent quality and service is consistent at it's multiple locations and you can never go wrong by deciding on Dishoom! read more

BEST INDIAN FOOD EVER. Hands down, no questions asked. Came here with my mom and sister and here's what we ordered: 1. Prawn Koliwada (6.20) 2. Dishoom Chicken Tikka (7.90) 3. Paneer Tikka (7.70) 4. House Black Daal (5.90) 5. Chicken Berry Britannia (9.50) 6. Chicken Ruby (9.50) 7. Garlic Naan (2.90) 8. Steamed Basmati Rice (2.90) Every single dish was outstanding! If I had to choose my top 3 dishes to order they would be the Prawn Koliwada, Dishoom Chicken Tikka, and House Black Daal. But honestly, you cannot go wrong with any dish you order! The Prawn Koliwada was so crisp and fresh and the chutney was unlike any I've ever had! I was so obsessed. Both the Dishoom Chicken Tikka and House Black Daal were so flavorful and rich in the best way. The chicken in the Dishoom Chicken Tikka was tender and juicy and cooked so nicely. The service here is fantastic and the ambiance is very fun and trendy. If you have not been here before and you're visiting London, Dishoom is a must! My family and I arrived here around 4pm and waited for about an hour! Apparently the wait is much longer near dinner time so if you're flexible I would definitely come as early as possible! Would love to come back to Dishoom the next time I am in town. read more

We booked Dishoom for our office Christmas Party dinner because our events coordinator is totally bomb. That also means we didn't have to wait for 2 hours outside!! HAZAHHHHH!!! This is now my third visit to Dishoom, and to be quite honest, it has only gotten better and better for me. I'm not even quite sure how to describe this experience because it was so amazing. Well, they have a Christmas dinner option with different price options. We had the £30 option which included 3 starters, and 5 entrees, and an option of 1 dessert. It was family style and there was so much food. Anyway, the point is you should go for Christmas dinner because it's awesome, and if it's not Christmas, you should still go because it's delicious. See below for my fav dishes: Bhel (crunchy puffed rice tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint)- it's a lovely starter with especially nice textures and very fresh. Samosas- because samosas. Jackfruit Biryani- The jackfruit tastes like chicken- it's even got the texture of chicken and it's very confusing for a vegetarian but also a wonderful experience. Hahahahaha so weird. Anyway, the rice itself has fantastic flavour and a good amount of spice. One of my favourite dishes fo sho. Sometimes rice makes me nervous because I feel like it'll be too dry, but this rice is so great and perfectly balanced. Mattar Paneer- Creaaaammmy baby! It's just so good. The sauce is the magical thing. It's so rich and delectable. The paneer is a nice touch, but I'd just take the sauce with the peas. Delish. House Black Daal- So, the first time I tried this dish, I wasn't crazy about it. I don't know what it was. But the second time... holy guacamole batman, this shit hit the spot. (apparently I start to sound super American when I get very enthusiastic about something and I'm now starting to notice it as I type). BUT FOR REAL GUYS THIS DISH IS SERIOUSLY LIKE THE BEST. There you go. The flavours are so deep, and it's like the flavour just gets deeper and more delicious as you eat it. Their mango Kulfi on a stick is absolutely amazing. I was so full but I managed to eat mine and two other people's because they were so creamy and delightful! ***random side note*** I was actually very upset towards the end of our meal because there was so much food left over and I didn't want it to go to waste. (We were going to a bar afterwords) I started freaking out a little bit and eating way more than normal, but wasn't hardly making a dent. Then I had the genius idea of just taking it all with us out and back home. So I did. And I brought it to work the next day and fed everyone twice! WINNING!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and of course I also kept extra for myself. I LOVE DISHOOM. read more

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Not even close to worth the wait. The portions are small and come out way too quickly so by the time you get around to the curry, it's cold. The naan portions are way too small for the price and the service is spotty because they don't feel like they need to try and uphold their reputation. read more

Cocktails amazing, staff cool, so much white bread though. Why? People must like it I guess!

Worth it. Go here. ignore the local haters that say this is for tourists. It's SO SO GOOD.

Just go! A couple times. It's ok to do lunch and dinner there. The menu is expansive and the drinks are "sexy" I loved that my husband could enjoy grilled meats and he doesn't like Indian food, but loved this restaurant. There's something for everyone and a great memory. The seating was a bit close, so not a place for a romantic dinner. read more

Very unique for a curry house. Pricey but justifiably so. Would definitely recommend and plan to return.

Amazing food . Amazing staff players. Warm music Thanks for excellently made us feel home Lovely read more

Pretty good food. Pretty bad service. While visiting London I wanted to come here because of the great reviews. Unfortunately we came later on in the evening and our waiter was apparently ready to go. He rushed us to order, didn't refill our beverages, and didn't even check on us until he brought the check. We had to tell one of the other waiters to find our waiter for us. Since we were rushed to order and didn't get to thoroughly look through the menu we just ordered a few different tapas. Then he kept telling us to order more because what we had wouldn't be enough...it was wayyyyyy too much food! Some good, some just ok. My favorite was the okra fries. I devoured them! The prawns were pretty good just very spicy. I also liked the chicken wrap, basmati rice, and chicken ruby. The samosas were just ok. I didn't care at all for the potatoes. And I don't even recall the bread. This was my first time trying Indian food and I liked the flavors for the most part. read more

Very beautiful and big place. Loved the food. Service was great. It was a lineup make sure to book before you go. read more

Waited 1.5hr on a Sunday night to get seated with 3 friends. They came out with comp shots of lemonades and dates and grapes which was nice. We ordered fried okras, the far far (like prawn crackers texture) and Dishoom calamari (breaded fried calamari) for appetizers. The fried okras were so good we ordered a 2nd one! My friends ordered the chicken ruby, chicken berry Britannia with biryani rice and prawn curry. I had the Murgh Malai (marinated grilled chicken thigh meat). All dishes were flavorful. The flavor of the biryani rice dish with the sweet berries tasted very good. The Murgh Malai pieces were tender wth wonderful flavor. Would I come back to eat? Yes - if I don't have to wait for 1.5hr. That really took it out of us standing there (luckily it was a nice balmy night). read more

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This is the best Indian food I have ever had. I got the chicken curry and it was very flavorful. Highly recommend!

We started with the fried okra and I found it perfectly crisp and delightfully tasteful. I also got the garlic naan to start and I enjoyed that as well. For my main, I got the Marsala prawns which were grilled to perfection. We also tried the chicken ruby which melts on your mouth. The spices are unique and fresh. Loved the atmosphere and vibe here. Be prepared for a long wait in line. We came at 10:00 and waited about 15-20 mins. Regular wait times during their busy hours can be any where from 1-2 Hours. Attentive staff. Lovely! read more

Dishoom - Marsala Prawns - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Absolutely amazing food!! One of the best places we visited in London. Atmosphere, food, drinks, all of it was perfect! read more

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The most basic of basic Indian food for your crowd that don't know any better. Lamb chops were OK, but most of the curries had a very herby flavour. Presentation is nice, but not worth it when it's awkward to move the plates around and make room. Tiny portions and most of the menu's light lunches are, again, very basic. Go to Eailing road and take your pick of any Indian shop there to get the most genuine stuff. read more

My husband and I had lunch at this location the other day. We arrived just before noon. We did not have a reservation, but the hostess said that was no problem. She would seat us at the end of a long table for 10 people, but said she would need it back by 1:30. This was not an issue for us, but it did seem a bit odd. I've only been to a few places that have told me I can have a table for a limited amount of time, but most of the time it is because the restaurant is so amazing that they are overbooked, so although in one sense it bothered me, in another sense I was now even more excited to eat here because, dang this place must be good. For drinks my husband ordered a watermelon cooler which he described as a watermelon mojito, no alcohol. I was debating between a chai and a lassi. I love both, but I have a tendency to fill up on lassis before my food arrives. However, there was a guy at another table with this gorgeous pink drink. When I asked the server what it was and he said the rose and cardamom lassi, I knew I had to have it. To be honest, it was my favorite thing I consumed at this meal. It was heavenly. It had just the right amount of sweetness and the a gorgeous flavor of roses, but it did sort of fill me up. For entree my husband ordered the lamb chops. He saw a thousand things he wanted to order on the menu and was having a terrible time deciding, but once I started showing him pictures on Yelp he knew that is what he wanted and he said they were incredible. I'm not super into red meat right now. My pregnancy has largely turned me off to most red meat, but they did look gorgeous. I ordered the chicken ruby. Here's my issue, it was one of only 2 curries on the menu. I mean it is kind of cool to go to an Indian restaurant that has different stuff and when we were in India most restaurants had curries, and tandoori, and biriyani, but I really felt like 2 curries was a super limited selection. There was no korma, xacuti, vindaloo, madras, etc. For my personal taste this lack of selection of sauces was a bummer. The chicken ruby was very good, but far from the best I've ever had. It tasted like butter chicken to me. The spicy flavor didn't kick in until the very last minute. I ordered it with basmati rice which was fine, but in no way special, and roti, which again was fine, but not special. With his lamb my husband ordered the black daal which everyone raved about and we found to be lackluster. These were far from the best lentils we've ever had. The atmosphere of the restaurant was a bit odd too. We sat upstairs and I am glad we did. When I went downstairs it was like a whole different restaurant. It was loud, crowded and cramped. The upstairs was a bit like that, but not to that extent. Finally, the prices were a bit steep as well. After, Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, this was the second most expensive meal we ate in London, so it is pretty pricey. We definitely enjoyed it, but I don't think we enjoyed it that much and for all those who say this place is worth the wait, I am going to have to politely disagree. Again, it is good, but it is not outstanding. Perhaps I am spoiled by my vast selection of Indian at home or by the fact that I have traveled and spent time in India. I had really high expectations for Indian food in London and this didn't really meet them. read more

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When I showed up, I had to wait in line for almost an hour, even though I came at 4. But the great food made up for it. Great service food and authentic Indian food. read more

Wife found this place on Yelp which has over a thousand reviews and 4.5 stars. After several Tube rides we got here and was told the wait would be an hour. However we waited only about 40 minutes and was seated. While in line we chatted with a family from Seattle who had been there and loved it, and highly recommend the fried okra appetizer. They were right about the restaurant being worth the wait and about the okra! We ordered Chicken Ruby which was like chicken Tikka masala, and it was super delicious. We also ordered another curry and it was good, but not as good as the orange curry. We also ordered lamb and chicken tandoori and both were flavorful and tender without being dry. The plain and garlic naan were great to dip the curry. Overall a delicious experience, definitely recommended and definitely will return next time we are in London! read more

Dishoom - Happy wife with delicious Indian meal - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Line for table was long. We waited for almost 30 minutes. But food was excellent. Best indian food I have ever eaten.

So, in advance of going to London, I was told to go to Dishoom as it was the best Indian restaurant. Since I was hearing this from another Indian person who is family, I felt I had to go if it was possible. Considering this location is right near Trafalgar Square, it was quite perfect to stop by in our travels. I was told in advance that the restaurant doesn't take reservations. Apparently it does. We arrived and were told there was a 40-minute wait. So, we put our name on the list, said screw it, and just walked around the general area. When we returned 30 minutes later, our name had already been called and they moved on. It was an annoying start. So we had to wait another 40 minutes that was actually 30 on their patio before being entered into Dishoom. We waited for a little while longer in their bar area before being seated. The vibe in Dishoom is pretty cool. It's packed and we were seated with other guests at long family-style tables. Okay, let me get to the point: the food is some of the best Indian food I've ever had at a restaurant. The house black daal is unbelievable. They claim it is "cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony" and you can taste the preparation. The harmony is delightful. For that alone, and at 6 pounds, it is worth going. The other items I got were the okra fries and the paneer tikka, both were delightful as well and I'm sure the meat options are good too for those interested. You could easily break your wallet if your eyes get too big for your stomach as everything looks and is delicious. However, for 2 people, we simply ordered these 3 items and garlic naan and it sufficed in the late afternoon after a long day of walking. To me, it was certainly manageable pricing for quite good food and ambiance in London. I still will rate Dishoom 5 stars but there were two downfalls. I would say the reservation and seating situation was just a little unclear and odd given the popularity of the restaurant. I also think the service was a bit odd at times. I mean it's odd for me as an Indian person to have a white guy tell me about Indian dishes, but hey, that's just me and I know that's his job. But, more so, our server just kind of disappeared at one point without telling us and another server seemed to have no choice but to start serving us and handle our bill when she realized that guy was just gone. But, the reservations/service situation aside, Dishoom was that good that it didn't matter. You should definitely check it out if in London and especially because I'd expect as a tourist you'd be visiting this busy area of the city at some point anyway. read more

Most amazing Indian place I have been too. Bought their cookbook and am now able to cook a few of our favorites. When in London or Edinburgh this is a must go to place. I will it was here in Virginia but I will treasure our times at Dishonor always. Make a reservation way a head of time because super popular. I have been to many high end Indian places but this place really does top them all! read more

London is known for its Indian food, but it should be known for this place specifically! The long wait, around 40 mins, was well worth it. We ordered drinks to pass the time, which were delicious. My boyfriend ordered for us, as he grew up with this cuisine. The naan was perfect, the sauces perfectly spicy or sweet, the greens seasoning were delicious, and the lamb/chicken plates were perfect. We kept ordering more and it seemed like we couldn't go wrong! Spiked chai was a nice end to the meal, and the service was great. read more

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Great food! Lovely people serving delicious curries. That is all I had to say, really, but Yelp requires 85 characters.

One of the best meals of my life. Had the Chicken Ruby and the chicken was so perfectly cooked, it's melts in your mouth. A MUST do in London!! read more

Dishoom - Garlic Naan Chicken Ruby Raita - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

this place gets a lot of hype especially from Londoners but i found the place to be just okay. perhaps other dishes might have wowed me more but I got the masala prawns and the naan (the cheese naan was actually amazing) and it was okay. the service was decent, they did manage to seat me right away without a reservation and a lot of crowd inside. the inside of the restaurant is also very cute. hope i have a chance to return and try other items! read more

Dishoom - Masala Prawns - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Wow! This place is fantastic!! Ask them if u can mix the garlic and cheese naan. Sooo amazing. Chicken ruby was perfectly seasoned and delicious. I'm not big on Indian food but I will be going back here ASAP! I got there when there was no line but as soon as I left, there was a line of 25-30 people, so you may want to call in advance. This place is a must if you are in London! read more

Very long wait but it was worth it. Half the crowd were Indians. My friend had a dish spilled on him and they took care of it and comped his entire meal. My friend, of course, still tipped the waitress. Next time I come to London I will be visiting this establishment. I might have a friend wait in line 30 minutes before I come because that line was killer. read more

Great Atmosphere and great food , so many locations to choose from too! A must when I'm around Piccadilly

Amazing food and customer service! Truly an unforgettable experience, I am so glad I was able to eat here and would definitely recommend to anyone reading this review. Your stomach will thank you ;) read more