Seems like a mix of Indian and Middle Eastern. Place is much as ambience as food. Nice open stylish space with incredibly high ceiling, art deco decor with jazz music playing in background. Service was very friendly and helpful. Food is tasty. I thought portions were on smallish side but definitely tasty and well prepared. Definitely the trendiest Indian place I have gone to. read more

Great night out and so much more than just a dinner but an experience just dining here. Loved the extensive menu, friendly staff even with an hr wait and delicious nan bread, chicken masala and more. I'd say the variety is a key here (almost tapa style) so come with friends and family to enjoy more dishes. I'd recommend desserts and virgin drinks (the coconut drink was just delightful!) read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - Kensington, XGL

Wow. We ate at a number of fine restaurants while in London. This was hands down the best. Food beautiful, fresh, super tasty, and very reasonable. Service was impeccable; server even brought us notes on one dish, their broccoli salad, so we could recreate at home. We went for lunch and were very glad to have a reservation. If you're a cook, pick up their cookbook, which--if it were available in the States--would surely be a top book for the year. Next time in London, we'll def revisit. read more

They have a vegan menu and serve vegan breakfast every day till 11:45! If you're in the area make sure to give this place a visit, it's got a very nice ambiance inside as well. read more

Delicious Indian cuisine! I have a gluten allergy and they were able to accommodate. They had a separate GF menu. The food was very flavorful. read more

The food was incredible!! But what sets Dishoom apart is the extraordinary service and incredible care taken with its customers with food allergies. We will be back! read more

Great service, and only had to wait 15 minutes for the table. I tried the Pau Bhaji and Dishoom Chicken Tikka when I visited there. The Pau Bhaji came with slightly toasted bread. The sauce/spread was delicious, I think it was made with veggies and potatoes. The chicken tikka came with around 5 pieces of dinner-roll sized dark meat, and a pretty small side of vegetables. The chicken was very flavorful, and some pieces were skin-on. It tasted great with the steamed rice since it was a little spicy. Definitely would go back again next time I visit to London. read more

If you ever happen in be in London and craving the best Indian food this is the spot! Live jazz band and lively atmosphere. No reservations but it was worth the hour wait. The food is fabulous! I am in a food coma and it feels so good! read more

Made a reservation through their website, no wait upon arrival. Very busy, but very attentive waiters. Chicken Ruby and garlic naan were so good! Also had a passion fruit drink that was delicious. The spicy chutney was my favorite! Highly recommend. read more

Amazing and authentic causal style Indian food in London. Unbelievably consistent across all of the locations and you can't go wrong with Dishoom. Great service and really good for kids. One of the must try Indian restaurants in London. read more

I am in London visiting with my boyfriend and his family and we were recommended by 2 friends to go to Dishoom. It was nothing short of great. The atmosphere was perfect, drinks delicious, and the food of course was incredible. Even if you are not a big fan of Indian food, there are things for everyone on this menu and you will not leave unhappy! read more

Yet another great Dishoom. Same delicious menu, same unique style. Bonus points for great news from a server: The Dishoom owners are considering expansion to NYC, and are taking a trip there soon to scout out the market. Demerits for an item on the bill we didn't order, though they promptly removed it when we called it to their attention. read more

I didn't expect to eat very well while in London because let's face it British cuisine is not a thing that people are beating down doors clamoring for, but man oh man, Dishoom came to the rescue and made my days in the UK all that brighter. We got the Bhel, which is a refreshing pomegranate salad for appetizer. For main courses, the Chole Puri and Chicken Ruby. I highly recommend getting all of this and top if off with a mango lassi. Not only the food was fresh and DELICIOUS, we were treated with a thoughtfully designed and creative 1940s Art Deco atmosphere. The service was great, bathrooms were clean, there was no wait time (we got lucky though, since we came before the dunner rush). I kept thinking that if this place was in the US, we would get charged $$$$ If you're ever in London, definitely make an effort to go to Dishoom. It will make your day. read more

How will I ever have Indian food in the U.S. after eating at this amazing place? Every single item we ordered was beyond delicious, just the right amount of spicy and cooked to perfection. read more

Great place, love the fusion food, the ambience and the staff. Definitely will be visiting Dishoom once I'm in London again.

We tried going several times and the wait was always 45-60 minutes. We toughened it out and thought it was good. Here's what we ordered: Outstanding- broccoli salad, mango lassi and grilled prawns Very good- kids meal Just ok- black dahl, chai (tiny portion) and roti Cost- almost £60 read more

Food was absolutely amazing. Different, yet very flavorful. Would recommend. I do wish they had paneer tikka masala, but the pineapple paneer was different and good. The chats would definitely be the best. read more

Great food and service. Ambience is also fun. We had to wait but having drinks at the bar was good too.

Excellent Indian restaurant. We found it by accident while visiting London. There was a bit of a wait, but definitely worth it!

Amazing food. We literally couldn't get enough of all the food. Even though we ate a ton, we didn't feel sick afterwards, which is sometimes the case after having a ton of curry and naan. Would definitely recommend. read more

I gather that the real critics find it too accessible and packaged, and indeed, the locations are multiplying. Is the incense too much? Does the art deco carry a whiff of colonialism? It's hyped. You'll wait. You'll pay full freight. But it was just so good--the right amount of heat, great guidance from the staff--easily our best Indian experience in the U.K. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. My wife and I went with another couple (and our 2 babies) and ordered 8 items to share (a couple of appetizers, some curries, the broccoli salad) and were blown away by the quality of the dishes. The staff was incredibly friendly and gracious with us. I also ordered an old fashioned and it was one of the best I've ever had. It is a bit more pricey, but if you're looking for quality Indian food and an enjoyable experience, you'll find it here. We all agreed that we'd eat here again in a heartbeat. read more

5 stars. Taste was excellent. Customer service phenomenal. We even came with a large group at a peak time and they still managed to seat us. For what the price is you are getting everything you deserve. I recommend everyone goes here at least once when you are in the Kensington area. The chocolate chai was one of my favorite drinks I have had in London so far. Highly recommend the spicy prawn dish and chili chicken. read more

We didn't have the chance to eat there No way to make reservation and waiting time is more than an hour Be aware Unacceptable read more

Really good Indian food, and that's coming from someone who is Indian and is very critical of Indian restaurants :) service was great. Our waitress was really helpful in giving tips on the menu. read more

A short wait before the dinner rush around 6:15 pm. The ruby chicken curry, black Dahl curry, okra french fries and garlic nan was delicious. This location is newer. We tried going to the Covent Garden location but the line was way too long on our first night in London. read more

Super busy most of the day. Despite that, the wait time was minimal. Excellent food. Moderately priced for slightly smaller portions. The flavor is fantastic. Ordered plain naan, small starter of pav Bhakti, chicken tikka (their version is dry/tandoori style), a curry that was the highlight of the meal, basmati rice, and riata. The waiter said this was a good amount for two, although I think he oversold is a bit. I would definitely go back. read more

I loved this restaurant, I couldn't have asked for a better first meal in London. This location is particularly cool, the art deco decorations are so classic and just cool. It's a great laid back date night spot, and a great Indian restaurant. If I lived in London I would probably spend all my money ordering this for take away. The service is great, the prices are fair, and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. We ordered the following: Chicken Ruby- delicious Masala Prawns- so delicious Spicy Lamb Chops- unbelievably delicious Mutton Pepper Fry- delicious Garlic Naan- delicious Next time we're in town, we'll be back! read more

Well worth the wait. Some of the best food I have eaten in a while. Would recommend getting a variety of dishes and sharing around the table because there are so many good things to try. The in house IPA is amazing as well. Interesting decor on the inside. All around 5 star experience. read more

Hats off to the management for having extremely high standards. Let me explain why I am claiming such a generous statement. I am an American and have an uncompromising standard towards customer service. This place reminds me of 30+ year old memories from Bombay. I absolutely adore Dishoom, so I walk in like a kid in a candy store. I get directed to table 31. The only reason I remember is because I made a joke with the receptionist about it. The table was placed such that the traditional sofa partition was right in the middle. Which means your butt cheeks would be on two different sofa pieces. LOL. ( it's ok ) I started with a bun maska yum! And it came over cooked actually it was charred :(. I requested the server to get me another. (Not ok) by this point I was thinking to myself that this place is probably one that is relaxed about their quality and attention to details. I had visited 3 other locations before and they were remarkable. To my surprise out of nowhere the manager walks over. Checks in with me. Shares her genuine Apologizesss and makes everything just perfect. I mean seriously for a simple bun maska and a leather seat that was a design "feature" ;) thanks Elina This place never disappoints me. God bless you Dishoom management. Accountability and quality starts at the top. I absolutely love how you treat every customer like they are part of the royal family. Reach out to me if you are looking for investors. read more

We had a pretty good experience here! This was my first time eating Indian food but I heard you have to do it when in London. I actually really enjoyed it! The menu was overwhelming but our server walked us through it all. My favorite was the black daal. It didn't sound like much but based on other reviewers we got it and I cannot stop thinking about it! I can't even describe it- it was just so creamy and rich and delicious! We had that on bread with the cucumber yogurt and then I tossed on some rice from our chicken dish with the cranberry and it was heaven!! The samosas were also very nice. I've had them before but having the different sauces was a new interesting twist! We finished with the chocolate dessert and it was sweet and had nice little salty bites and was just yummy. If in London I will definitely go back! And if I can't go back I will be at home trying to figure out how to recreate my meal! read more

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I had pau bhaji, black dal, ruby chicken, bhel, naan, rice, and mango kulfi. I also had meenakshi's mojito. Everything was really good. Cool restaurant. read more

Really not worth an hour's wait. As a person of South Asian heritage I find the foods okay. Felt like a fish market.

TL;DR: The less busy, touristy version of the Carnaby location that you can walk into with equally good food. Best samosas I've had in US and the UK. Located on a side street off high street Kensington (across from the Equinox, which will taunt you with photos of impossibly chiseled people after you stumble out with a food baby), I was able to walk into this location without a wait on a Sunday afternoon. There are plenty of seats available as it's a multi-level restaurant, and waitstaff was attentive and helpful, suggesting multiple options for me as a first time diner. I got the veggie samosas to start, which was by far the best decision I made. They are about the size of my palm and unlike samosas I've had in the US, these are lightly filled and beautifully crispy. I highly recommend to any diner, vegetarian or not. I also had the paneer curry with basmati rice, and it was perfect; filling, but not overly greasy or heavy, with a nice blend of spices that didn't upset my stomach in the way that some Indian food tends to do. Total cost around 20 pounds, or $26. Not a cheapo Indian option but the quality of food is by far worth it. read more

My first time having Indian food was in December of 1983, and I'm glad to say the happy memories of that first taste were all brought back on a visit to Dishoom. This is a good looking art-deco place just off the High Street where I showed up for dinner without a reservation, but didn't have to wait for a table. I had the Awadhi Lamb Biryani and every bite was a revelation. Exquisite service and so much on the menu that I can't wait for another visit. read more

Great Indian food and atmosphere! Definitely be prepared to wait in line to get in, as it is very popular.

Amazing food, delicious cocktails and lovely service. We had a party of seven and were arced quickly, efficiently and thoughtfully. Our waiter made great suggestions for us and we all loved the food. Wonderful value for the money. The only complaint was that the restaurant was uncomfortably hot. It Made the cocktails taste even more refreshing. read more

My dinner at Dishoom was one of the best meals I've ever had! Simple but so well executed and clever where it counts. The location is gorgeous and such an Art Deco treat for the eyes. Every single person we encountered who works here was amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. Great staff! I highly recommend the house black daal and chicken tikka - and lots of garlic naan. I had several mixed drinks that were all incredible, but I was really into the Hoppy Paanch (beer, ginger-infused whiskey and butter syrup). Incredible experience and we will be back next time we're in London- thank you! read more

Kind and friendly staff, busy restaurant atmosphere. During a recent visit, I ordered the chicken ruby and basmati rice, and found the curry was a bit too sweet for my liking and the rice was not as flavorful as I was expecting. The lamb samosas were fine but not outstanding, but we really enjoyed the flavor profile of the khichia & chundo appetizer with the accompanying apple chutney. The highlight of our meal was the Passionfruit Sharbat, which was wonderfully refreshing on a hot day. I would definitely return for drinks and appetizers, perhaps at another Dishoom location that feels a bit more intimate than the Kensington one. Despite a few shortcomings in our food experience, the staff was lovely throughout the meal and did a wonderful job making us feel welcome. read more

Loved the food and ambiance. The Indian themed drink menu is long and creative. We ordered small portion appetizers with drinks. I will go back every time I am in London read more