Our meal at Dishoom was probably one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. Our server, Dmitri, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The place itself had a cohesive atmosphere and quickly got packed shortly after 5pm. We ordered what we thought was a ton of food (and it was) but decided to order another round of the same thing because it was THAT GOOD. We went with: lamb samosas, vegetable samosas, chilli chicken, chicken tikka, masala prawns, garlic naan, basmati rice ... x2. Highlights were definitely lamb samosas, chicken tikka, masala prawns, and basmati rice. For drinks, we chose a bottle of wine. We force fed ourselves a chocolate dessert that escapes me, but it was equally delicious. Highly, highly recommend if you find yourself in London. I will not come back to this city without dining at Dishoom. I am usually pretty good about taking pictures of food for Yelp, but we scarfed everything down so quickly that it completely escaped me. Also note - this place is VERY allergy friendly. They had menus for a variety of allergies and were more than accommodating to our table's needs. read more

Fantastic food, fantastic service by the entire team.....very glad we had the opportunity to visit this restaurant!! Will come back again for sure. read more

Even months later, I still think about the meal we had at Dishoom. The restaurant was recommended by several friends, and we just happened to snag a reservation at the Kensington location. We ordered about 20 small plates, and you truly cannot go wrong. It was all absolutely incredible. Drinks wise, the mojito and the dark chocolate chai were a huge hit. Unsure about parking because we walked - reservation required. read more

Outrageously good. House gin sour special - excellent. Paneer roll - excellent. Papadam - excellent. Okra fries - excellent. Mint lassi - excellent. read more

Great restaurant with great vibes! A wide variety of amazing food- be sure to try the chili chicken!

Fine food and great service to all customers very helpful I would highly recommend this place

When you walk in you immediately smell that you're in an Indian restaurant but the fancy decor and live music makes you feel like it's a jazz lounge. Very hip and trendy place and make sure you have a reservation. Apparently everywhere in London requires a RSVP or you're not getting a table. Our group of 6 shared a bunch of dishes, the lamb leg with rice was my favorite. The chicken dish was good. The garlic naan was crispy and flavorful without being too overpowering. I ordered the bollybellini and it was sweet and fragrant because there's rose essence in there but it wasn't strong at all, very weak alcohol. I had a good chuckle because in the description they use "first class champagne." Haha! What a description!!! I don't know if the drink lived up to it's hype. The three choices of dipping sauces were hype-worthy though! I like this place when I'm in the mood for Indian foods. read more

We ate at Dishoom in a large party of 11. The food is amazing. The decor is dark, pretty and relaxed. The service was friendly and very efficient. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough! read more

amazing ambiance but did not really like the ruby chicken. the biriyani was good but not exceptional. the side sauces however were really good read more

Dishoom - ruby chicken, garlic naan, famous lamb biriyani - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

I have nothing bad to say about this place. Everything is delicious. Easily the best Indian food I've had in my life. The ambiance is very roaring 20s. They have a band weds, thurs and fri. The cocktails are strong, refreshing and delicious. The service was just as great as the food. I wish I could remember the name of our server but he was very informative about the menu and fun, he was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb samosas, spicy grilled lamb chops and the chicken tikka. Also everything is at a shareable portion, So order as you go. Very affordable. Overall amazing experience. I would come back here again in the future. read more

Dishoom - Grilled spicy lamb chops, garlic cheese naan, chicken tikka, chicken ruby - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

Some of the best Indian food I have ever had and the ambiance is incredible. Highly recommend the chicken ruby, and for a drink the viceroy's old fashioned. read more

Dishoom - Matar Paneer, Dishoom Chicken Tikka, Garlic Naan, Chicken Ruby, Basmati Rice, Black Daal - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

Most definitely the best Indian food we've had, we're visiting on holiday and decided to give the place a try because of the high reviews and it shattered our expectations read more

We went here twice on our trip to London once during lunch and once for dinner for my wifes birthday. They only take reservations for groups of 6 or more. No wait for lunch but for dinner it was long. Get there early it is worth it!!! Must stop during London great food, service and live music on some nights! Bartenders are artists servers make you feel right at home. read more

Faultless. We had a totally unique breakfast here--highly recommended. Food was fantastic, with great vegetarian options, and service was excellent. Ambiance is quirky and fun. If you are visiting London, take the time to seek out a branch of Dishoom. read more

Quite possibly the best Indian food I have ever had in my life. I have heard about Dishoom a few times when I was compiling a list of places to eat in London prioir to my trip. My bf and I actually tried to go to go to the Covent Garden location twice but turned away both times due to the crazy lines. Then we found out about this Kensington location and we were able to endure the half hour wait here. When a place is this popular, I get a little bit worried that it was going to be "overrated," but it turned out to be better than anything I'd expected. First off, we had to order the house special "Black Daal." And you should too! This was simply amazing. For a vegetarian dish, this was so flavorful and wholesome that I probably could've ate the entire thing by myself and be satisfied. We shared an order of the spicy lamb chop which is pretty small in size. Flavor was really great and I love the nice char on the meat. It isn't very spicy either so anyone can eat this. The Ruby Chicken seemed a popular choice so we tried that as well. The sauce tasted familiar to me so it didn't quite stand out, even though it was very delicious. The chicken was incredibly juicy even after it was stewed so that was a nice surprise. We also had the Chef's Special which was a Mutton Curry and this was maybe my favorite dish from this visit. The meat was not gamey and the spices used in the curry worked harmoniously with each other to create an amazing sauce. You'd want to order extra roti so you an mop up all the sauce in that bowl. Although the price paid for our meal is a bit on the higher side, I thought that with the quality of the food, service, and ambiance combined it was quite fair. Prior to Dishoom I have mostly experienced sort of the "mom n pops" Indian restaurants that were inexpensive, but I'd say this was on another level. Even the decor felt very fancy; definitely unlike anything I have ever experienced before. If I ever get the chance to visit London again I would definitely return. read more

Queue was enjoyable, start at the bar. Staff was organized. Live jazz on Fridays. Food was great! the cauliflower and chutneys were my favorite! read more

We went here based on a friends recommendation. The space is beautiful(Art Deco). The wait is long. We waited roughly an hour for a party of four. The food was good with a nice large menu. It was good and affordable , but I don't know if it's worth an hour plus wait. read more

Dishoom is a great Indian restaurant serving up authentic Indian/Persian food in Kensington London read more

See all

Food and service were amazing! First time eating Indian food and it was amazing! They have super clean bathroom too (a must for us!) ! read more

See all

Fucking nom!!! That is all... Well actually I probably should just mention that:- - the Pau Bhaji is just as delicious as Hansas - the chop was tender as a lovers kiss - the black dhal was divine with any of the breads plus a little tiny bit of mint chutney - the ruby chicken curry was incredibly buttery and silky and tasted divine. Sadly I didn't try any of the other equally delicious sounding morsels especially the thing with coconut and pomegranate read more

One of the greatest dining experiences of my life- food, service, ambiance, EVERYTHING. We tried the spicy lamb chops, veggie samosas, chicken Britannia, okra fries, yogurt dip (can't remember the name), and garlic naan. All 100%. It was my birthday, so they also brought me a chocolate cake with chili ice cream that was epically delicious. On the way out, not one, not two, not three, but FOUR staff members thanked me and wishes me a good evening. Never before have I felt so welcomed at such an incredibly tasting place- and the prices are so incredibly reasonable. Dishoom, please come to the US!! read more

One the most memorable eating experiences I have had in recent memory. The staff could not of been more thoughtful, considerate, and enjoyable. The food and dining experience met and exceeded all expectations. Cheers! read more

Omg don't visit London without checking out Dishoom!!!! THE best Indian food I've ever had!!!

Among the best Indian food I've had. Trendy vibe. Prepare to wait if going for dinner.

Eating here was a thoroughly delightful experience in every way. The decor is grand and classy, the place was full of happy diners having a good time. Every dish we sampled delighted the senses, especially the black daal and the chai. The okra fries were a tasty surprise. Our server, Daniela, was friendly and very attentive, and Donald, the manager, stopped by more than once to make sure that we had a great experience. Our favorite Indian restaurant ever! read more

Love this place, which serves what they describe as Bombay street food. I came for dinner, but would love to return for their breakfast. There are small plates, appetizers, mains and more, many vegetarian. This is not your typical Indian restaurant and the most fun we had while dining in London. While we dined, a live jazz band played in a loft. The rooms are very lively, and you have the feeling of being back in the era it represents (1940s). I started with Pau Bhaji, which is mashed vegetables served with two buttered hard rolls...delicious. The Black Daal was tasty and substantial. I had a side of Dishoom slaw, a perfect accompaniment. Cocktails and mock tails flow and are wonderful. The food was great, the service was great and the atmosphere fun. What more can you ask for? I hear there are plans to open a Dishoom in NYC. I will definitely make it a priority for dining. read more

Right off the bat we had a good experience followed by even better experiences. Cameron at the bar was lovely and figured out cocktails we would like. Once we were seated we had an idea of what we wanted, but our server recommended a couple other items and thank goodness we followed his suggestion. Servings are shareable and 2 entrees per adult with some sides was sufficient. Here's what we ordered for 2 people and had just a little left over: Chili chicken - if you like spicy get this. I would have been happy with 4 orders of this. Crispy in outside Nd perfectly cooked on inside Fried okra. Good to nibble on and share. If you like salty go with this. Chicken tikka. Good, but least favorite of everything we ordered. Ruby chicken. Amazing Cheese Naan - this was so good 2 pieces came per order. Regular Naan- great to get last bit of sauce from other dishes. read more

After a friend recommended this place, I came for breakfast so I could try the naan rolls. Omg! I ordered the wrestler naan roll- egg, bacon, and sausage. It was to die for. The combination of tastes on naan was delicious. I ate it all! :) read more

Dishoom - Lemon and ginger tea- very lemon-y! How I like it. - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

See all

Been wanting to check out Dishoom chain to see why people like it so much. Waited 1 hr for a table. Been told that usual wait time without reservation is 1-2 hrs. The food is good. But not exceptional. I know London is known for their Indian food scene, but having the benefit of living in Los Angeles where there are so many great restaurants, I wasn't all that impressed. read more

The food tasted amazing and our waitress was very nice. I enjoyed the spicy lamb chops. It had a lot of favor with a slight kick of spice.

Had a nice experience, would have been 5 stars, but wait for the table was too long. Was told it was an hour wait, which had no issue waiting for, but the fact that we waited over an hour and our table waiting pager lost battery life. Once we asked to be seated they said our table would be ready. Took another 10 minutes for our table. After being seated we ordered drinks and food. The food order which included starters and main meal was rushed out before our drinks had even arrived. After asking for the waitress as we were unhappy how everything came out, she did offer to hold the mains and see what the the manager could do. She did hold our food. The manager who was kind enough to see our table, was apologetic but no concession was given at the end. read more

We went there for dinner last night, OMG! Food, drinks and ambience was lovely. Sylvester and staff were great. Definitely will come back to London again and visit this place. Highly recommended. read more

This is the second time I have eaten at this branch of Dishrooms (usually its Covent Gardens). It's just as noisy and full of energy. One needs a reservation on the weekends otherwise its a30-60 minute wait for a table. Don't ask me about the booze as I'm not much of a drinker but the Pimms Cup was heavenly. The special house biriani served in a crust with a huge lamb bone sticking out is a great presentation and yummy as well. you get side sauces and raita which is a must. Chicken ruby has enough spice to liven the gravy, lamb chops were ok and the Marsala prawns were tasty. Broccoli and pea sides were bland . wish they would serve just a plain side salad . Cheese Naan came in a tin pan nice and hot and gooey. Service is sweet and professional inspite of how busy the place is and they do not rush you to turn over tables. Prices are reasonable and portions should be shared so you can order alot of different dishes. You all Rock ! read more

Absolutely delicious! Our waitress was friendly and guided us expertly through the menu. We had Pau Bhaji for an appetizer and chicken ruby and dishoom chicken tikka. Was more than enough for 2 to split read more

I come to London 4 times a year and every time I am here I go to Dishoom. My favorite dish is the black daal. Tonight I was so disappointed!!! It feels like Dishoom has diluted the black daal. Normally we order 2 for 3 of us and eat it all. Tonight we ordered 2 and didn't finish 1. Such a bummer. read more

Our meal at Dishoom was so excellent that we ate at a different location the very next day! Our server was so sweet. She was so wonderful that I had her ask the manager to pay me a visit, so I could rave about her. Order the black dhal! There is a reason this is their specialty. I am not a fan of dhal usually, but our waitress really recommended it. It was EXCELLENT!!! It was so so good =)... Like my husband and I kept talking about it afterwards good. Everything we ordered was delicious. My son even gobbled up all his grilled fish. The chai was fantastic. They offer refills. I did not know this, and was trying to make my tiny cup last the whole meal. They even refilled my son's juice. The cups here are tiny by American standards (maybe 6 oz), so the refills make a difference. The chicken biryani was very flavorful. The buttered veggies with hot rolls (I forgot the name) was a good starter, but I would skip it next time. The absolute must eat is the black dahl! read more

One of the best meals I've had in my life! Had tried to go to another Dishoom location, but I'm not the type to stand in a line outside in the sun. Here at Kensington we were informed it would be 45 minutes and were invited to sit at the bar. We had the old fashioned (it was delicious!!!!) They give you a pager so any drinks you order come up on your final bill once you're done drinking & eating. We waited about the estimated time and were seated in view of the awesome band playing upstairs. Since it was my first time having Indian food, our wonderful server explain dishes to me and recommended some. We ordered so many different items, and they were delicious. Go here! read more

Girl we came back this place two nights in a row (out of 4 nights we had in London)! So good. Chicken Tikki (which btw did u know is London's national dish?) here is amaaaazing. I also loved the lamp chops- sooo tender, falls right off the bone and rly yummy if u dip in their chutneys (my favorite is the green one- I could drink that shit). also loved the mango lassi. chai is overhyped imo. Lentils also nice- didn't think they were anything spectacular though and veggies just b veggies. But I still would order these bc you need the veggies/freshness to balance with the heavier curry flavors. next time I come to London I plan to eat here every meal lol read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

Terrific food, atmosphere and staff. The menu is unique. I've eaten here a dozen times and it's always consistently delicious

Food is a 3.5, but the restaurant itself is a 4. Very cool art-deco interior. I may be totally missing the link to Indian cuisine, or maybe it's an old art-deco building they preserved but in any case, nice decor. I had the ruby chicken and the lamb chops. The waiter described the ruby chicken as the most delicious thing on the menu. It was okay. Kind of sweet. Tastes like there might be a smidge too much tomato paste. The lamb chops were pretty tasty though they definitely need the citrus from the lime that's served with it. It would have been nice to have the option to have them rare. The waiter didn't ask. They were served well-done. The garlic naan was pretty lousy. Definitely not made to order like they say. Mine was cold and didn't have much garlic. Would come back for the ambiance. It is nothing special in terms of the food. read more