Dishoom

I’m writing this review a bit late (catching up, lol) — but this place was absolutely amazing. I came here for brunch, and have only eaten at a handful of places this flavorful. My boyfriend and I have yet to find a better Chai tea (we’ve looked) since we returned to the U.S. Very reasonably priced, very cool and trendy atmosphere, and the food is outstanding.

I love Dishoom — would highly recommend the bacon naan roll for breakfast and of course the bottomless chai. Wish I lived in London so that I could go all the time!

I’ve been to Dishoom quite a few times and I can honestly say there is not a single dish I’ve had that I wouldn’t order again! It has become our number one choice for business lunches and our guests always leave very happy.
If I had to choose a few favorites, they would be: okra fries, awadhi lamb, chicken ruby, and roomali roti. I always have a tough time choosing between the sugarcane juice and the house chai though. Both are SO delicious.
As far as the restaurant itself, there is such a nice vibe at Dishoom. It’s big, well decorated, and the staff is very attentive. I just love the interior! It really is a perfect place to have a meal.

I’ve been to 3 different locations of Dishoom over several years, and Im baffled at how they all manage to retain quality and consistency. Last time I was in London, I went twice in 24 hours!
Their naan is excellent, dhal is the perfect complexity of spices, and I always make sure to add some raita to the order to balance out the heat from everything else. They have an excellent selection of cocktail.
The staff is friendly, attentive, yet casual. The environment is stylish without trying too hard. Expect a wait, no matter what time of day you go. Its totally worth it though.
This was my first time at breakfast, and now I want an Egg Naan Roll every day — runny eggs wrapped in their tasty naan with tomato chutney, plus a never-​ending glass of their chai. Perfect!

I freaking loved this restaurant. Hands down a five star meal. Having a lot of Indian friends has pushed me to try Indian food a lot and this was by far one of my favorite meals.
We ordered the vegetable samosas to start, the house special daal, the dishoom chicken tikka masala, the naan and garlic naan, and the murgh malai. The murgh malai and the daal were probably my favorite dishes but I honestly enjoyed everything I ordered. The samosas were hot and flavorful, the daal was perfect, and the naan tasted almost like homemade naan. Be warned that they charge £3.50 for water so you might as well order their chai tea.
Definitely give this a try if you’re in the area! Not only was the food good but the ambience was perfect as well.

Really beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended for breakfast. The bacon naan is splendid! I would say that it could be served hotter but it tasted so good I don’t really care that much. It’s really great price as well!
Don’t try to come for dinner, the wait has always been 1 and 40 minutes, even at 6pm on a Tuesday night

I took my first jaunt to Dishoom (a perennial Unilocal favorite) and decided to go for breakfast. I’ve heard praises from here to Timbuktu about their bacon naan roll, and finally woke up early enough to try it.
Décor: Feels much more vibey and well put-​together than its costs (95% of the dishes are under £10). Way ahead of the game when it comes to affordable franchises having a certain «oomph» to its ambiance. Would make for a great date spot.
Food: After a complimentary (and delicious!) hot chai tea, they brought me two folded bacon naan rolls. I never had a naan serving on its own, but Dishoom’s version is quite different, fusing the British bap concept with Indian influences. So how was it? Chewy, spicy, sweet, smoky, tangy, savory… absolutely delicious.
Go, go, go!

London is so lucky to have multiple Dishooms!
Every dish we have eaten here has been perfect! And the choices on offer will give you something to think about, they are all so very good.
Staff is always helpful and welcoming, and this place can get crazy busy. Don’t let that stop you, join the brief queue and you will be glad you did!
Enjoy!

Simply love this place, the vegan options are just too good and I can’t NEVER get tired of it.
the cocktail are also so nice and the place is perfect for a date or a friends reunion

The hype is real, people. This restaurant is the place I tell everyone to visit when they’re traveling to London. Consistently good food in an amazingly themed Bombay café. I particularly love this location because it’s an old warehouse with big ceilings and space.
To avoid the ca. 1 hour waiting times for a table, I’d recommend going in between meals. We got seated straight away when we showed up at 5.30pm on Sunday.
I raved about the breakfast in my Shoreditch review but again: bacon and egg naan. That’s all you need.
Dinner is just as amazing. Far far, chicken tikka, house dahl, calamari, freshly made naan and rotis plus okra fries which are simply incredible to name a few.
Expect innovative takes on Iranian/​Indian dishes with great flavours and surprisingly amazing prices — I love that the prices are modest despite the ongoing hype with this place. The service was great; our Hungarian waiter was the sweetest, explaining the menu, recommending dishes etc.

I love Dishoom more than life itself. More than my two younger siblings and the woman that gave birth to me (and they really are the best). More than watching a Keith Moon, Slash, Bowie, Bruce Foxton, Mick Gallagher supergroup gig (oooh that was tough!). More than how my lil heart keeps me alive (I’d swap an egg naan roll for a portion of heart any day of the week). More than… well everything. Honest. Ok, so the service isn’t always the quickest but strangely that only seems to be the case when the restaurant is quiet, during peak times it works like clockwork. And yep sometimes it can be quicker to run the London marathon, twice, rather than queue and wait for a table but whats an hour or two in a queue right in return for a Dishoom chip butty?! (‘Vada Pau’ if you were wondering).
The food, in particular the breakfast menu, is amazing. Great quality, and tasty. Don’t expect your usual local curry house menu. The portions for dinner aren’t overly huge so you may want to order a side or two to go with them. I’ve eaten here for breakfast about 15 or so times now and it’s definitely a favourite if not THE place to find me of a morning (oh hello there stalkerface). There’s lots of choice for the lunch/​dinner menu too. This particular Dishoom is a really airy building spread out on different floors, go and take a wander if you have time. I love all of the pictures of India on the walls. Its great for big groups here too. There’s an awesome bar ‘The Permit Room’ on the lower floor where the toilets are that I haven’t tried yet but looks great.
My favourite dishes are: the infamous breakfast naan rolls (egg please), the breakfast Akuri (spicey scrambled eggs), the chai is good and unlimited (although I think that’s only at breakfast time, anyone know?) The wraps are great for lunch too and pretty much any of the curries and naan breads for dinner are winners as well. Oh what the hell, just stay for the whole day with a good book and eat your way through all the menus. Ask for a breakfast loyalty card if you’re not offered one, 5 breakfast visits and a stamp each time earns you a little thank you and a naan roll and some chai on your next visit.
I was there last Tuesday, oh and Friday and will most probably be there on Monday. My face, coming to a Dishoom near you soon.

This one is at the top of my list, it is such a nice place to indulge yourself with friends/​family/​romantic date depending on the area you choose. The Indian cuisine is divine and you’d feel on vacation without leaving London!

So stereotypical to love Dishoom, but it just cannot be helped. The 24 hour black daal is just mind blowing. The naans are always fresh. The cocktails are unique and tasty. And the vibe is just so cool. I’ve been here a few times, usually getting the chole bhatura with an extra garlic naan and it is always good. The brunch is good as well — though a much more limited offering, it is all delicious. The masala beans offer a spicy twist on typical English breakfast beans. Don’t miss out on the house chai — it’s what keeps bringing us back. All in all, it’s a great place for locals as well as to bring visitors to London. I will undoubtedly be back again.

Indian Street food at its finest, never greasy like the food was drowned in gee. Been to both the Covent Garden branch and the Shoreditch one and both never fail to impress me and my friends when we go. Live the Okra and the chicken curry but my favourite is the vegetables paste that’s served on the toast. Yummy! Actually typing this is making me hungry… Think a ghost is overdue

So far I have loved every single Dishoom that has opened and if I may dare say it, it might be my favourite chain restaurant.
Like their sisters the venue is massive consisting of three floors, up stairs for the formal restaurant, ground floor for the lounge and downstairs for the bar area. All children friendly though as I saw families with children in every section.
As we made a reservation and I highly recommend it if you want to be seated immediately, we were seated upstairs.
With views over to the ground floor the place felt big and airy maximised by its high ceilings. Although I was quite confused to why the ceiling fans were still turned in the middle of Winter wasting electricity and not helping the place keep warm.
The wooden décor was lovely though, dark mahogany with its spiral staircase and simple dangling lamp shades. Noise levels drown out and the seating layout allow you to wind down happily with your companions.
As this was a breakfast date was my partner we went crazy and ordered the following:
Sausage and egg naan roll.
The dough had a lovely bite to it being stretchy and warm. The flavour almost creamy with a nice smokiness to it from the browning. It was filled with sausages that could have been cooked slightly less to have kept its lovely juices and bounce being quite dense. But the flavours and spices redeem itself and paired with the two delicious runny sunny side up and a good kick from the chilli jam I still enjoyed it very much.
Chilli cheese toast with two fried egg.
I found the cheese toast slightly on the overcooked side. But that’s because I prefer my cheese more stretchy but the flavours were rich, well spiced and plentiful of herbs creating an extreme mix of flavours in one bite. Delicious. The runny yolk help add that beautiful moisture and earthiness that added to the tasty experience.
Bombay omelette
So much flavour! The minced meat was so beautifully spiced my tongue was trying to keep up with all the taste. I noticed a pattern here is that they like their things well done. The egg itself was slightly overcooked for me I found it lost its silkiness and became crisp. But once given all can be forgiven by the flavours and together eaten with the soft buttered toast, washed down with my chai tea it was totally awesome.
Keema per eedu.
A very rich spicy dish of minced chicken and liver pieces topped with potato chips and a runny egg. The only dish where I’m not complaining that something is overcooked. The tender pieces of chicken went really well against the softer smoother kidney pieces. Together with the crunches from the potato chips and soft runny egg the sensation in my mouth was amazing. The spices used was also incredibly fragrant and not just there for the kick. It was also served with soft fluffy buttered toasted buns which were helpful in reducing the heat. Delicious and very filling and wholesome.
Although this is a brunch review I have also been for dinner and it was just as mind blowing and expressive. Whether it’s for a date, casual dining or special celebration I’m sure Dishoom caters for everything. It’s in such a location too, near Granary Square right beside the lovely canal. Service has been friendly every time I visit.
Did I mention that if you order Chai Tea it comes unlimited? So awesome.

I have visited the branch of Dishoom in Shoreditch on several occasions and never ever been disappointed. We had some guests in town, who happened to be Harry Potter fans (Kings X Platform 9 ¾), who wanted to try out some Indian cuisine. Where else would you take them for a tasty, well priced atmospheric Indian food experience, other than the currently super trendy Dishoom. Surely a no brainer.
So why oh why is this branch of Dishoom creating an ‘artificial queue’ outside the restaurant. When we arrived we were told the wait would be 45 mins. We couldn’t have a drink at the bar because the space was being used for ‘bar eating’
Within 5 mins we had been seated and were ready to order!!!
Arrogance is a terrible and dangerous trait and Dishoom would be well advised to avoid it in my opinion. We could have easily walked away when told of the 45 min wait time. One star removed unfortunately.
Come on Dishoom, you are much much better than that.

Excellent restaurent indien si vous êtes armé de patience.
Premièrement il faut faire la queue pendant 30 minutes dehors. Puis on vous fait entrer dans le lobby où vous attendez encore 10 minutes. pour pouvoir enfin vous voir conduire dans une grande salle de bar au sous-​sol le temps que la tables du restaurent soit prête.
On vous y propose alors la carte des boissons. Comptez passer au moins 30 bonnes minutes. A cet endroit. Puis une des serveuse vient vous annoncer que votre table est prêtes et vous y conduit.
Une fois installé la serveuse vous explique le menu. Vous y trouverez des nombreuses viandes, sauces, riz, légumes… Les plats sont pour la plupart épicés mais excellents.

A look at the queue in front of Dishoom just gives you an idea of the buzz that surrounds this indian concept… it’s crazy, and so was my excitement yesterday night for my first try. This type of buzz is certainly something I’ve never seen where I’m from (Bruxelles).
Food is definitely 5-​stars-​worthy: I’ve rarely eaten such tender and tasteful pieces of chicken (Murgh Malai), their Dal is a classic, and I totally got why, same story goes for their special: a lamb stew slowly cooked for months, well maybe not but surely tasted like it. So YES, Food = delicious. But…
What I’m not sure is if this very good indian food is worth the 1h30min wait (30min outside, 1 hour in their Permit Room). To be honest, I’ve heard such good things about London Indian’s restaurants even before Dishoom existed… in a few words, I’m pretty sure I can find about the same quality in a more well, «normal» indian place I guess… not sure if their strategy will pay off in the long run.
Anyway, the place looks like a Museum, team is lovely, and they even offer chai tea while you’re waiting in the cold. Nice right ?
PS: Trying their breakfast/​brunch might be the best tip if you’d kill to go there, without the waiting the waiting part.

The area behind Kings Cross is changing with food choices now expanding beyond Caravan and the Grain Store on Granary Square. Exciting stuff, where will it all end?!
I’ve been to a couple of the other branches of Dishoom across London and really like the concept which, according to the blurb, is based on the old Iranian coffee shops around Bombay. This translates into a great selection of interesting drinks and nibbles to be enjoyed throughout the day.
I came here for a casual business meeting and we found a quiet lower table in the corner. Free chai-​fi :-)
Only snacks on this occasion. Ordering a chicken tikka sandwich sounds like a bit of a cop-​out but the filling was truly delicious and very different from the generic flavouring prevalent in shop bought versions. The chicken wasn’t died red and beautifully spiced. It came in a chappati which didn’t really work that well for a wrap, especially as I tried to combat it with cutlery (this was a business meeting after all) — too tough and tha chappati won in that I didn’t eat most of it. The okkra fries are amazing and I know I’ll find an excuse to order them with everything on future visits.
Staff were very friendly but overly keen to clear empties. I suppose Dishoom strives on a quick turnover and we may have overstayed our welcome a bit?

Dishoom is special… like…really special. Sorry for the novel of a review but it’s worth every word.
Dishoom is so special that I came here twice in the last week that I lived in London… it’s so special that eating a very early lunch here was the very last thing I did before getting on the tube to Heathrow. I’m gonna attempt to break down what makes this place so spectacular.
First of all, the vibe of this space is very special. It’s large and light with high ceilings and comfortable seating on the entry level. Both times I have visited we stayed on the ground level, but I poked my head upstairs and it’s beautiful. Downstairs they have a little lounge-​ey bar. The owners have done a masterful job, updating this building while still hanging on to the old school industrial feel to it.
The service on my first visit was flawless. The waitress broke down the menu for us and helped us to figure out exactly what to order to suit out preferences. She was very thorough in asking about food allergies and preferred spice levels. Also, she was clearly passionate and informed about the food. It didn’t feel like she was trying to up sell us, but instead to make sure we were getting the right items that would be ideal for sharing. On my second visit, the staff was less amazing but I chalked that up to our early visit and the fact that we were in a bit of a hurry and didn’t ask for a menu walk through. Again, I found out waiter to be helpful, though somewhat less attentive.
The food here is show stopping. Easily the best Indian food I’ve had in my life and possibly the best meals I’ve eaten in London. I adored every bite of every item we ordered. You must try the black daal. It’s spectacular. Rich and savory and outstanding. The calamari was definitely a stand out (in a sweet and sour fruity sauce). The lamb kebab and chicken tikka were juicy and delicious and perfectly spiced. The lamb samosas were crispy and well flavored (though I wish there were more than 2 in an order). The gunpowder potatoes are tasty and savory and a cheap side dish to go with all of the other more flavorsome dishes. The house special lamb stew was outstanding. Like my mouth is watering now just thinking about it. Oh my god. Also the naan (we tried all four kinds) are all fabulous.
The cocktails and even the nonalcoholic drinks all looked incredibly tempting. My friend and I split a pitcher of Bombay pimms and it was fabulous and refreshing.
The one caveat of this place is its crazy business. Make sure you book a table if you can or be prepared to wait. But really. It’s like so worth it. I am heartbroken to have moved so far away from this magical restaurant. Please go there for me. Show me the pictures. I will cry from jealousy but it will be worth it. Go. Now. Right now.

In London gerade total gehyped — aber zu recht! Wirklich tolles indisches Essen!
Man sollte unbedingt reservieren oder viel Zeit mitbringen. Die Londoner rennen hier und in dem Laden nahe Covent Garden absolut die Türen ein. Keine Seltenheit, das man draußen anstehen muss oder in der Bar 30 – 60 min auf einen freien Tisch im Restaurant wartet.
Das Restaurant ist groß, hat aber definitiv keinen Bahnhofhallenscharakter. Das Personal kümmert sich wunderbar um einen und gibt auch gerne Tipps was Essen und Getränke angeht. Die Einrichtung ist nicht Indisch-​Überladen, sondern echt Indisch-​Modern.
Wir waren einmal zum Abendessen und gleich noch einmal zum Frühstück hier. Das Essen ist ein Traum und für den Hype bezahlbar. Die Speisen sind lecker und die Getränke reichen über die normale Palette weit hinaus. Wer sich mal durch die indische Küche probieren möchte und nicht gleich verreisen will, ist hier richtig.
Auch wenn es definitiv kein Geheimtipp ist, jedenfalls nicht für Londoner, sollte jeder überlegen nicht mal einen indischen Abend oder eben ein indisches Frühstück zu genießen… oder wie wäre es mit einem indisch-​english Breakfast?! ;) *Tipp*

When I visited London last Fall, we tried to get into three different Dishoom locations, only to find unbearably long queues, so it’s been at the top of my suggestion list since I got back to London in June.
Finally, today was the day I got to experience the bacon and egg naan that I’d been hearing about, but first, let me say how beautiful this location is. Unassuming from the outside, inside you’re transported back in time to British colonial Bombay. The interior is fantastically done and feels rich and opulent, yet cozy and warm.
We were seated upstairs and ordered two cappuccinos. They arrived in what looked like small milkshake glasses, topped with a bit of chocolate. To be fair, they tasted good, but needed to be much hotter. I prefer my coffee in mugs that tend to keep them warmer, but that’s just me.
My girlfriend ordered the bacon & egg naan (noms!) and I ordered the Kejriwal — two gloriously orange-​yolked fried eggs atop chilli cheese toast with spring onions/​scallions/​green onions/​whatever you call them here and coriander. They aren’t afraid of flavor and it showed. It. Was. Perfect. Perfect size (though I could’ve eaten way more), perfectly cooked, perfect price at only £4.90. Seriously, i can’t get breakfast at the crappy takeaway down the street for £4.90!
The service was super fast, friendly and attentive, which pushes it to five stars for me. Price, flavor, speed, ambience. Two thumbs up. I want to go back for dinner!

Mussten am Wochenende zwar ewig anstehen 20min draußen, dann eine Stunde an der Bar aber das warten hat sich sowas von gelohnt, definitiv der beste Inder (gibt auch iranische Küche) aller Zeiten!!!
Der Service ist überaus zuvorkommend, Gerichte und Cocktails schön zubereitet, wirklich sehr reichhaltig und überaus frisch, wie Salat oder Früchte.

Nous avons testé le Dishoom à King’s cross pour un brunch le dimanche.
Le restaurant est immense, et pourtant souvent plein.
Mais on nous fait patienter dans le «Lounge», où on peut siroter quelques verres avant d’être installés.
L’organisation du restaurant est militaire, plusieurs serveurs s’occupent de vous, tous armés d’oreillettes pour communiquer.
L’attente est longue, en même temps, nous sommes 9. Le souci est qu’on né peut pas passer la commande avant d’être installés.
On finit par nous installer presque 1h après.
On prend plusieurs plats à partager — tout est très bon, mais un peu épicé.
Les desserts sont également savoureux.
Un plat nous a pas été servi — celui nous l’a été à la fin et décompté de l’addition.
Finalement, nous en avons eu pour 22£, raisonnable.
En bref, un bon restaurant pour un repas en groupe

Resto-​bar sympa près de la King’s Cross et juste à côté de Saint Martins. On a bu un cocktail en attendant le train. Il y a un restaurant au RDC et au premier étage et un bar au sous-​sol. Ni café, ni coca au menu mais une sélection de cocktails originaux. J’ai testé le Virgina Colada agrémenté de coriandre et de graine de fenouil, c’était bon et original.