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Delicious! The menu has a nice amount of items to choose from with a fun twist on some traditional names. I ordered garlic naan, chicken chili, black daal! Everything tasted very well made and nicely spiced. My only complaint is the naan was a bit burnt. This order was for carry out and was made fresh! I'd definitely order the black daal again. Can't speak to the service because I did not dine in. The restaurant itself was lovely and felt very inviting.
I ate here solo, just to soak it all in... the aroma of spices, the buzzing energy of families and friends around me, the feeling of being fully present in the room. I ordered the lamb chops and paired them with the chicken biryani, and honestly... chef's kiss. The lamb chops were crispy on the outside, juicy inside, perfectly balanced with a tangy kick. You can taste the care in the marinade and the grill. Two generous chops, finished with a Kashmiri chilli sauce that really delivers. The chicken berry biryani was just as good (fragrant rice, tender chicken, and little pops of sweetness from the cranberries that worked beautifully!). I also had a mango fennel lassi, which was refreshing and light, and a perfect complement to the meal. To end, I took a chance on the chocolate pudding with chili. I was skeptical, but it completely won me over: warm, rich, and the texture was... mMmm so very seductively smooth. It was nothing short of perfection. And not surprisingly, the entire staff were amazing throughout--super kind, super attentive, and very on point about checking in just enough without hovering. I've been to other Dishoom locations, but this one really stands out to me personally. Not too busy, still glam, and just a really lovely place to spend time. A standout meal and experience from start to finish!
THE HYPE IS REAL. With one night left in London and zero Indian food in my system, I had to finally answer the question every Brit kept asking me: "Have you been to Dishoom yet?" On a random Thursday, the wait was an hour but no complaints on my end. My friend and I grabbed seats at the bar and ordered Tamarind Mezcalitas. Did I expect to find an actually great mezcal cocktail in London? Absolutely not. Am I thrilled it happened at an Indian restaurant? Absolutely yes. The vibe aims to evoke 1960s Bombay Iranian cafés. I can't speak to that firsthand, but the closest comparison I can offer is: Bombay meets Bourbon Street. A 1920s Indian speakeasy. Live jazz floated down from the balcony, filling the room with warmth and energy. After conferring with our server, we landed on a few dishes to share: Lamb Chops: Exquisite. Perfectly cooked with a spiced crust and plenty of meat. Makhmali Paneer: A savory marshmallow in the best way possible; charred outside, cloud-soft inside. It genuinely redefined what is possible with paneer for me. Chicken Ruby: Dishoom's take on butter chicken--and hands down the best version I've ever had. I didn't know butter chicken could taste like this. Chocolate Chai: Think Mexican hot chocolate, but less sweet and perfect with food. I didn't plan on ordering one... and ended up having two. I don't know when I'll be back in London, but I do know that when Dishoom opens in NYC, getting a seat will be nearly impossible. And deservedly so.
VEGAN REVIEW Absolutely believe the hype! Amazing vegan English breakfast with an Indian/Iranian cafe twist. Great unlimited oat milk chai. Lovely ambiance. Servers work as a team, you won't be neglected even when it's really busy. Went to multiple locations & it was consistently delicious!
This place was super yummy! The line went outside for quite some time as it's a super popular place but they managed to seat 2 of us at a 6 people table for an hour or so before another group comes in so I was extremely grateful! We only waited around 20 minutes which was great on their end because they are super great and attentive with seating walk ins. Super chic and glamorous I felt like I transported into luxury. We ordered a few things from the fish appetizer (amritsari), side of greens, the special biryani and the ruby chicken curry! I also had a very yummy old fashioned. I thought the amritsari was really yummy but it gave my friend the runs for the bathroom cause it's quite spicy. The side of greens were definitely needed as a long day of London travel didn't really consist of much greens. The chef special biryani wow'd us in term of how large it was I definitely would say bring an entire family to share as it was quite salty and filled with carbs so I would say I had regrets of ordering side of rice. The ruby chicken curry was my favorite and it definitely tasted amazing with that side of rice. I can't wait to come back again and try other things on the menu!
I was seriously craving Indian food and my husband found Dishoom. We were too late for a reservation, so we decided to try our luck walking in and wow, the line was out the door! But don't worry they've got a system down. You get a buzzer and can wait at the bar, where we grabbed drinks and apps while vibing in the dim, vintage, speakeasy-style interior. The wait was about 25 minutes, which flew by with the lively atmosphere. When we sat down, we ordered: * Lamb Shank Biryani * Chicken Ruby * House Black Daal * Cheese Naan The biryani came with a flaky roti crust, and our waitress even offered to peel it back for my video . The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and every bite had meat no skimping here! The black daal was creamy, savory perfection, and paired well with everything on the table. And the Chicken Ruby? A rich, flavorful curry that had my husband talking about taking a bowl of the sauce home. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. We'll definitely be back next time we are in London. Bonus: for every meal ordered, Dishoom donates a meal to a child in need. Love when great food supports a great cause
We knew we wanted to eat here when we were in London, so fortunately we reserved. We got our table right away even though there was a queue. The service was fantastic which is a feat itself when you think of how busy it is. A well oiled machine. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the Ruby Chicken, Grilled Greens and Tandoori Chaat. All were amazing. We loved our experience here. Would come again and highly recommend
Went here based on YouTube travel videos. Also, made a reservation ahead of time because of its popularity. If you like spicy food, this is the place for you. We've had spicy food in Southern California, but in comparison to how it was here, what we had before was toned down. There's no holding back at this restaurant. I wondered why the portions seemed small and just contributed it to European culture until I realized the food is so spicy that we could only eat so much in one sitting. The servers were friendly enough, although I wish they had left the pitcher of water on our table instead of us waiting for them to refill our cups. Better yet, milk might have been better. As for the restaurant itself, it's a mix of retro and modern. The bathrooms were really retro, like the toilets had the pull chain and the sink had the 2 different faucets for hot and cold. It's a nice restaurant, just know that eating the food here is like being on an episode of "Hot Ones".
Was able to make a reservation here earlier in the day for dinner. Dishoom is one of the most popular Indian restaurants in London. This one is located in Kensington. First off, the staff are so genuinely friendly and helpful. We arrived early and were quickly seated. For our party of 3, we ordered the Nalli Nihari Biryani: a rice, lamb, and lots of spices covered by a puff pastry. My description doesn't do this dish justice as it was so flavorful. I don't like lamb, as it usually has some gamey taste. There was none of that here. It was tender and so flavorful. We also ordered Tandoori Chaat, which had pineapple and sweet potatos. So many flavors and it all went well together. The chicken tikka was good and came out as expected. The chicken ruby was fantastic, and had so much flavor, with just a bit of spicy kick. We thought there was going to be so much leftover, but between the three of us, we almost polished off everything. This easily was the best Indian food that I have had.
Whenever we are in the area, my friends and I frequent this place pretty often. This time I switched it up and decided to try the lamb chops and okra fries. To my surprise, it was perfect. I ordered a side of rice but honestly the lamb is so well seasoned you don't even need the rice. As for the fries, it was my first time trying along with my friends. They're very picky eaters but tried to be open minded. When I say all our faces changed after trying it. We ended up with three bowls because no one wanted to share. I know many have their own idea of okra but I promise you it's worth a try. A small reminder as well, while they tend to seat pretty quickly, it'll save you the headache to make reservations ahead especially if you're like us and had a party of 5-6 ppl.
TikTok did not steer me wrong. My dad and I came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch - without a reservation - and they were able to promptly seat us - but just asked for the table back at a certain time, which was no problem for us. Their menu is meant to be shared - and share we did! I started with their watermelon sharbart - like watermelon juice and soda water - very light and refreshing. Then, we shared lamb samosas, the dishoom chaat, the chef's special, and a chicken roti wrap. Honestly, we didn't even touch the roti wrap and took it home because we were so stuffed after everything else. The samosas were hot, fragrant and delish. The chaat was exceptional - sweet, spicy, tangy - but also warm and cold; it was a sensory experience. The chef's special was lamb with rice and chicken liver, served in this flaky dough and...it was just so good. The whole meal was amazing. And service was fantastic as well; he took time to explain the menu, gave his recommendations, and was great at making sure we always had chilled tap water (a novelty in London). While we were stuffed and didn't try it, dessert looked amazing. I did take a chocolate chai to go and...YUM. It was decadent and the perfect sweet treat to end the dining experience.
Another day of being disappointed by another Dishoom branch. I really do not understand the hype at all. It's intensely fine and the vibe is nice and the service is good but the food is so aggressively mediocre I just can't fathom why this place has the reputation it does. I've tried all of the hits on the menu at other locations (black daal is good, chicken ruby is good, okra fries are good, broccoli salad is as good as a broccoli salad can get) so tonight I opted for something else and got the pau bhaji. As with everything else I've had at Dishoom, it was good, and adequately priced. Would I order it again? No. Would I recommend it? Not really. The best thing I've had at a Dishoom branch to date is an espresso martini which is a bizarre thing to say about a chain of popular Indian restaurants but for me it's the truth. Service really is good though and they have a smooth system. You can get out for under £20 a person easily if you aren't drinking.
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I've been here twice on two separate business trips and now it's difficult to imagine eating Indian food anywhere outside of the UK and enjoying it. Dishoom has made me a fan of Indian food and this location in Kensington is top notch! It's large, it feels like I'm in a 1930's late night club, and the food. Oh the FOOD! The first time I visited I was dining alone which is never fun for me, but still enjoyed an amazing meal of chicken ruby and cheese naan. (!!!). Then, the second time I had my co-worker/amazing travel partner along and we had so much good food, but honestly, the black daal... WOW. I ate way more than my share and I keep thinking about that dish! Heavenly. Both times the service was great and it'd be hard for me to imagine a table that isn't in a good location. It'd be amazing if they had a bar that let you watch how the cooks make all this food. What I will say is that I had to wait for a table both times I came. The first time for well over an hour and the second time for about 40 minutes or so. You can sit at the bar and drink which is great. So hoping to get back to London and will certainly make this another stop. (or whichever one I'm closest to!) read more
5 years ago
Came here after seeing a documentary on YouTube and this place did not disappoint!! Love the drinks and the food! Everything was so good that we forgot to take pictures! Brought us back to Mumbai's Parsi cafes loved it! read more
5 years ago
What an amazing lunch! It took me back home. Loved the experience, the decor and the service. The dal makhani and the roomali roti were just too good! The chai is bottomless, so don't hesitate to ask for refills. read more
3 years ago
we made reservations way in advance which i highly recommend. we tried a LOT of different dishes. overall i wasnt overly impressed. food was kinda eh. the service was really good though and i liked the concept/atmosphere so 4/5 stars. things i would get again: cheese naan, raspberry soda, and pau bhaji. things i dont recommend: nimbu soda, broccoli salad, black daal. read more
First I must admit, I was not a fan of Indian food before this. I haven't found a place in NYC that wow'ed me. But I decided to try it in London because the Indian food scene there was pretty well known & was beyond impressed - happy to say that I'm a BIG fan now. The waiter recommended the House Chai to pair with our meal, which I enjoyed a lot (I kept asking for it)! He was also very attentive given I wasn't that familiar with Indian food so I didn't know what to order. Nice service, awesome food, lovely ambiance! Bowl of Greens: Literally got this because I needed a veggie (& fiber is always good). It had spinach & snow peas - tasted fresh! Masala Prawns I'm all for prawns! Although these were a bit small, each bite was crunchy & beautifully seasoned! Garlic Naan with Coriander Sprinkle The naan alone was ohmygod. Definitely did multiple orders because it tasted & smelled SO good. They also give you some house-made sauces on the side - each one very unique, very tasty! Chicken Ruby My FAV to eat with the garlic naan! I feel like I've been looking for this dish my entire life without knowing it, & when I finally found it I was just amazed. I think I couldn't ordered another one. House Black Daal Dark & earthy, felt like Dishoom put some secret sauce in there & brought me to heaven. Dipping the garlic naan into the deep flavor was literally wow. Chef's Kensington Special When there's a dish that's named after the restaurant's location and has the word "Chef" & "Special" in it, kindaaaa makes it easier for me to order it. No regrets. I knew Indian food was always pumped with many spices, but I didn't know it was that many. Having mutton marinated in red chili, ginger, garlic, black peppercorn, curry leaves, lime....seriously blew me away. read more
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We like both this location and the Covent Garden location. The food comes out hot and delicious. read more
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Stopped into Dishoon (Kensington) for light breakfast since it's nearby the hotel I was at. Yelp doesn't seem to be a much of a thing outside of North America, so I used TripAdvisor to find this place. I only looked at the breakfast menu. I remember the waitress explaining that they use a main menu for later in the day because the breakfast menu is not halal. No biggie. I just wanted to order chicken tikka masala because apparently it's the national dish of Great Britain. The food here was delicious. I had the Keema Per Eedu. Has a nice spicy curry flavor and goes nicely over the homemade made. The restaurant inside it really nice and upscale, and the service is also pretty good. Would like to return someday. read more
6 years ago
It was unassumingly quiet outside this beautiful Dishoom location on a Sunday night. Once inside, the lovely host informed us of the hour wait time- yowza!! We ended up only waiting maybe 40 minutes, and it was well worth it. While the food is VASTLY overpriced for how small the portions are, everything we ate was delicious! The Chicken Ruby was flavorful and something I'd definitely order again. It was advertised as being spicy, but the dish was very mild. I ordered garlic naan as a side and it was ... garlic naan! Hard to mess that up. The Gulab Jamun was sooo yummy- some of the best I've ever had. A small portion for the price point however. The atmosphere at this location is super cozy and chill. The main dining room is beautiful and they burn a wonderful smelling incense in the building which I really enjoyed. Great experience overall! read more
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Went here a few days after eating at the Covent Garden location. We were seated here right away as opposed to the hour wait get in at Covent Garden. (Arrived both here and Covent Garden around 5pm) Food was delicious and the service was great! The ambiance here is really nice. Ordered the Khala Katta Gola Ice for dessert, which reminded me of tamarind. read more
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You don't come to London and not chow down on some Indian. I am super picky about Indian though because my best friend spoils me with all my favorite dishes homemade. Thus, I knew my Indian choice needed to be something a bit non traditional if it was going to impress me. Enter, The Big Bombay at Dishoom. Picture an English breakfast with a much better Indian twist. I am loving how they colonized this traditional English breakfast with akuri (spicy scrambled eggs), char-striped smoked streaky bacon, peppery Shropshire pork bangers, masala baked beans, grilled tomato and mushroom, and buttered pau buns. I paired it with a traditional house chai because how could I not?! read more
I'm so glad I made a visit to Dishoom during my London trip. Got a table without any wait on a Friday afternoon in the summer. Loved the rustic decor of the restaurant. Food: ordered the chicken ruby, roomali roti and the lamb boti kebab. Mouth licking food. I really hope to come back again to enjoy this gem. I so wish they open Dishoom in US. read more
3 years ago
Yum! Go here immediately if you want delicious food. I got here at 6 and it was a 45 minute wait for two. I went to the bar and the very nice bartender made a very tasty Edwina's Affair. It's a rose and gin drink. I tried this cocktail at the other location a year or two ago and have been dreaming about it since. My friend got the viceroy old fashioned and the flavors in it were blended very nicely. For dinner we stuffed ourselves. I got the chicken ruby with garlic naan and the pau bhaji to share. My friend got the chicken tikka, the chef's special mutton, and the cheese naan. Everything was really very tasty. Our server was also very helpful with suggestions when my friend was trying to pick a dish - they settled on the tikka as my friend wanted a dish that wasn't saucy. We also had a couple of the Dishoom IPAs - they were delicious - a bit citrusy but still hoppy. The whole evening was great and, given all the food and drinks, not terribly expensive. I can't wait to go back. read more
7 years ago
I had the most amazing Okras here! the spice was just right. the restaurant is nicely decorated. the ambient and service was great. with that said, I will not recommend this restaurant to vegans. I was pretty excited that they have vegan menu. but after reviewing the menu, I realized, there wasn't much on vegan menu and the selections are pretty dull. We ordered Okras, bowl of green, and Chole Pori. I went with Chole Pori as I thought it was a safe choice. Indian restaurant can't mess up Chole right?. man, was I wrong! It was the worst Chole I ever paid for. In summary, I will not go back to this place to eat. Maybe for happy hours getting drinks and my favorite Okras. read more
3 years ago
The food was so good. It was worth the 1.5 hrs wait. The ambiance was cozy and the service was so great. This is the first time we try it and hope we will have more chance to visit London to stop by again. read more
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Beautiful interior and great service - and lots of vegetarian options. Got the Pau Bhaji, Okra Fries, Black Daal, and Garlic Naan. 10/10 recommend Pau Bhaji and Okra Fries with the chutney options! Flavors were absolutely incredible The Black Daal and Garlic Naan were very tasty, but nothing unique or amazing in my honest opinion (I am South Asian/Indian by descent - this might be driving my feelings here). No regrets in ordering, but would get something more unique next time! read more
OK, OK, the hype is real. After hearing about it from friends, finally gave Dishoom a try on my second trip to London, and it was fantastic! Located in a small alley off the busy Kensington High St with all the shops, the place has a cool art deco exterior. Even during the mid day time, there was still a 20 min wait for a party of 2 to be seated. Call to reserve ahead if you're going at lunch or dinner times. There's a waiting area to get drinks if you go up the stairs, or you can opt to chill outside as well, while looking over their pretty extensive menu. We wanted to try a little of everything: garlic naan, roti, lamb biryani, Dishoom slaw, and Ruby Chicken. The chicken didn't come with steamed rice, so I'm glad we already had the biryani. Literally all of it was great. The biryani wasn't overly spicy. All the meats were tender and bursting with flavor. Ruby chicken is probably more in line with what Americans think when they want to order Chicken Tikka Masala. The bhang lassi was also a refreshing and unique drink. I wouldn't say that serving portions are large, but they will definitely leave you feeling full. Despite the nearly full restaurant, our server was still attentive and timely. Yes, it's not going to be the cheapest meal, esp if you get as many things as we did. But it's worth it to have some of the best Indian I've ever had! read more
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