Dishoom Photos
Dishoom Popular Drinks
DISHOOM ATMOSPHERE
Recommended Reviews - Dishoom
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Not just "hyped", dishoom deserves the recognition! SERVICE Amazing service, easy to make reservations online, and easy to check in and get seated once your entire party has arrived. INSIDE Spacious, clean, and plenty of seating both upstairs and down. MENU For larger parties, they recommend their prefix menu which includes a various sampling of lots of delicious items. FOOD 10/10 I haven't eaten Indian food much, but was thoroughly impressed. From my mango lassi which was perfectly sweetened and tart to buttered buns, fried okra, black Dahl, garlic naan, and lamb skewers, everything was delicious. I esp loved the lamb skewers! We ordered a side of garlic naan with cheese which is basically a quesadilla and it was super cheesy and delicious as well. OVERALL Would def recommend Dishoom when visiting London. It'll definitely be a hit in your books!
This was a difficult restaurant to rate... If you like good spicy food, I think it deserves at least four stars. But I would give the service one star. They told us it would be an approximately 30 minute wait for outdoor seating, and so we sat at the bar. When they finally came for us about 40 minutes later, they said they did not have a seat outside and it might be much longer. When we asked how much longer, she said she had to go check. And then she said it was a miracle, but an outdoor table opened up. It must've been a big miracle, cause there was at least another table outside open. My sister and I placed our orders, and the waiter said we had ordered a very small amount of food, and that we really should consider ordering more. She made specific suggestions on what we should add to our order. Since my sister and I had had a fairly substantial lunch and only wanted a lighter dinner, we thought we were good. And we told her that. But she still pushed harder about ordering more food. I really felt like they were trying to upsell us. But we left it as it was. The food came out... we had a starter of fried okra. It was marvelous! My sister had ordered chicken tikka masala, and I had the lamb chops. The lamb chops were incredibly tender, but I did not expect to find them as spicy as they were. However, I like spicy food so they were good. My sister is not a big fan of spicy food, and as she took a bite of her chicken, she almost spat it out. She cried out spicy spicy, and I knew we were in trouble. We flagged down our waiter and ordered some raita. Our waiter never came back to check on us. When she picked up the dishes at the end, she asked my sister if she did not like the chicken, and my sister told her it was too spicy. The waiter told her next time she should order something different. I was just not very happy with how we were treated there.
We came here on a Friday night after looking at yelp reviews. It was close to our hotel and there was a little bit of a wait. So we sat at the bar. My dining companion ordered a margarita that came straight up with a smoky paprika, sort of rim. I ordered the Mojito. They make their own Mojito mix and it was exceptional. Just a little hint of mint, but the excellent drink. Our bartender did not steer us wrong. We sat outside and ordered the okra appetizer, tikka masala, lamb chops and naan. Our wait staff said we were ordering a very small amount of food. I thought it should be enough, as we had a large lunch. She was kind of insistent, but maybe she was just trying to be helpful. The fried okra was amazing. It was like french fries but with okra. There's just a hint of spice very very crunchy and delicious. The rest of our meal came. I really should have asked about the spice level, but I did not. The menu didn't say my dish was spicy, but it was far too spicy for me. Since our wait staff did not come back to check on us there was not much I could do. However, I did flagged down another waiter and asked for some raita. This helped but I don't like the burn so I was pretty much done eating at that point. My sister's lamb chops were very tasty but overcooked for my preference. But we weren't asked how she wanted her lamb chops so there you go. I bet this is a phenomenal restaurant if you like a high level of heat. And maybe on a night when they weren't so busy and the wait staff stretched so thin. I will say I thought the cocktails were exceptional. And our bartender was great. I would really give it a 2.5 but there are no half star so I'm rounding up
Came by for breakfast the other day and it was a decent experience. Dishoom Shoreditch is conveniently located near a bus stop. Dining is available both indoors or outdoors in the covered seating area. Service was attentive by the staff. Started off with the chai and it was decent. I think their chai used to be more fragrant. Moved on to the wrestler's naan and it was gigantic featuring freshly baked naan cream cheese, ketchup, eggs, streaky bacon, along with sausages. The wrap was a touch hard to eat too! The restaurant was 20% full during a weekday breakfast. The restaurant was offering some type of loyalty card at checkout. Paying is done via QR code and credit card...which leads me to ask the question...what is the 12.5% service charge for then?!?
Dishoom absolutely delivers on flavor. Every dish we tried had depth, heat, and that layered spice that lingers in the best way. The prawns were good, perfectly cooked with bold, punchy seasoning. My biggest recommendation: go big with your ordering. This isn't the kind of place where you stick to one or two plates. The magic really happens when you try a wide variety and share everything around the table. It's much better suited for larger groups than a small, quiet dinner for two. Service was solid, attentive without hovering, and the overall vibe is lively, energetic, and fun. It feels like a place meant for conversation and passing plates back and forth. Only minor knock: oddly enough, the toilets weren't as clean or as vibey as the rest of the restaurant, which felt a little off-brand given how polished everything else is. That said, 100% worth the visit. Go hungry, bring friends, and order more than you think you need.
Dishoom is always a go-to while in London. Everything is so flavorful, so fresh and so delicious. The restaurant has such a great energy and is always lively. The staff is friendly and attentive. I do recommend a reservation as I have never seen it not busy. This restaurant is also a great option if you have vegetarian/vegan folks in your group as the menu has something for everyone. My personal go-tos - chai tea, house black daal, and the chicken ruby. I highly recommend Dishoom if you are in London!
Since I was unable to post photos in my previous review nor was I able to edit my review to post photos, I'm posting my photos in an update.
Came on a Friday night without a reservation, and only had to wait 20 min for a table for two. Loved the large NA drink menu. The matcha sour was great. Food was good. Menu was really large, which was nice, and the server was helpful in navigating it. Would recommend.
Dishoom had been on our list for weeks leading up to our recent trip. We were able to grab the last walk in table available just before 6pm. The food was mouth watering and oh, so delicious. The chicken ruby was the star of the show, though it did not have much chicken. I would suggest adding more chicken. They recommend that you order 3-4 things and split them amongst 2 people and that is what we did. The interior was very nice and the vibes were high. It was very crowded! We would go back tomorrow if we could! Looking forward to when it expands to the US.
I've really been looking forward to finally being able to give Dishoom a try! I walked-in around 6:30 on a Monday and was quoted around a 20 min wait time (solo dining this time) -- there's a nice bar area for customers to wait and order some drinks/snacks. Ultimately I managed to get seated just around the estimated 20 min :) Per my server's recommendation, I ordered the chicken ruby with garlic naan, and it was definitely a great choice. I loved the depth of the curry flavour, a wonderful balance of umami, creaminess and the (just-right level of) spicy-ness. The meat was so tender and juicy, and very well-infused with the rich curry flavour. The garlic naan, light and fluffy, was a lovely complement to the heavier flavours of the curry (but I wish it had more of a garlicky taste). I also ordered a mango and fennel lassi to drink, which was yummy. The mango flavour was crisp and fresh, and I liked that it wasn't too sweet nor was the texture too thick. I did not taste much of the fennel though. Portion sizes were not bad -- I think it's definitely a higher-end restaurant and the prices reflect that. I'm really looking forward to my next visit already to try some other fantastic dish off their fairly-extensive menu.
Came to Dishoom in Shoreditch with no reservation and expected a long wait, but it wasn't too bad. We hung out at the bar and the bartender recommended their special drink, which ended up being amazing. I ordered the murgh malai and the chicken ruby and both were so flavorful and comforting. The garlic naan was okay but it didn't have much of a garlic taste, so that was the only thing I wasn't obsessed with. Overall the experience was great. The vibe is lively but still cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive even with the crowd. I would definitely come back.
Had reservations for lunch at this place. Have seen the long lines at the other locations. We were seated immediately upon arrival. Sat downstairs. Was a little noisy and loud here so it was hard to hear our waitresses response and recommendations. We had the chicken biryani, the chef special - Prawn Pathia, the moan monkfish curry and the vegetarian samosas. Also ordered some naan. The sauce on the Prawn Pathia was so good. The prawns were well marinated and tasted great. The sauce had a spice to it and as well as some tang - tasted like chutney. We needed the extra naan for this and the curry. Fish curry was delicious- the first couple of spoons you could taste the tanginess of the curry but the coconut milk rendered a nice sweet ending. The vegetable samosas came with some chutneys/sayces. Our favorite was the coriander and mint: so refreshing. Definitely coming back next time I'm in London.
Amazing Indian restaurant on the pricer side but worth it. You can't make reservations but you can wait in line. They give you complimentary drinks while you wait and the line moves fast. They then let you get a drink in the bar area while you wait. The atmosphere is super cool and fun. The service from the waiter to the hostess was fantastic. Very attentive and knowledgeable. They have multiple locations as well. Def worth a stop!
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
Excellent food. Great ambience. Awesome service. Highly recommended. Definitely try any protein & naan with Black Daal. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Food - Great Ambiance - Really good Service - Great Overall I recommend visiting atleast once. The samosa & pav bhaji could be better & more authentic. Chole puri was good. read more
3 years ago
This was the first stop of our trip and it was a great place to go! We had several dishes and everything was excellent. The lassi and cocktails were yummy too! The setting and decorations are very trendy and the service is good. We will definitely come again! I would say the food is somewhat traditional but also geared towards modern tastebuds. Highly recommend for some good comfort food with new things to try as well. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
9 years ago
It would have been easy to let the two hour line on a Saturday night or the ridiculous phone reservation system that kept me on hold for 10 minutes deter me, but I'm glad I didn't. (To be fair I DID see them bring out platters of drinks to the people in that two hour line.) When I got a reservation for lunch on a weekday, I informed the family, "We're going to Dishoom now! Chop chop!." We sat outside on the charming verandah that gives the illusion that you are sitting inside. (Another interesting decor element are the Crapper brand pull-above-you-to-flush toilets in the bathrooms.) The samosas were excellent. I loved the addition of cinnamon and clove. Unlike some samosas elsewhere, these were wrapped in filo. The chana salad included pomegranate seeds, golden raisins, and chickpeas, and reminded us of jhalmuri. The black dal is advertised on the menu as dal for people who don't like dal. I think that's because it's in a makhani-like sauce. We were told we needed it as a sauce for grilled items. After trying it that way I disagree that it's a necessity. I've had tikka lots of times without a sauce. The chicken tikka was very flavorful, clearly marinated for some time and nicely spiced. The gunpowder potatoes were really good and served with yogurt. The naan was fine. I was impressed that the children's menu was not dumbed down to only offer pizza and chicken fingers like at many places.. My kids had basa marinated in yogurt with Bombay potatoes (same potatoes as ours) and kuchumber, along with a choice of juice. They had fresh squeezed o.j. They offered two types of chai - be still my (jittery caffeinated) heart. The regular chai was too spicy and a tad bitter, but I liked the spices. The chocolate chai was really great. I did notice when I got my chai refill that other than the cocoa on the rim of the glass and the whipped cream, it actually tasted a lot like the chocolate chai. Could the cocoa on the rim be masking the spiciness and bitterness? Either way, intriguing... The food was all uniformly good. It was hard to decide on a best item. We decided it was on par with Sakoon (the husband gave the edge to Sakoon), an Indian restaurant in our city of Mountain View, located in Silicon Valley - another area with a large Indian community. So if you like Dishoom, now you know where to go in the Bay Area. read more
Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. The hype is real! The food here beat out anything I've eaten in the USA or India itself. Be aware that the food here isn't "pure" or "traditional" Indian food in the sense that there is a bit of fusion and experimentation with ingredients in many of the dishes. While this may be a turn off to some, it was a HUGE plus for me. Take common Indian dishes such as Pav Bhaji or Lentils or the famed Chicken tikka masala. When you order these at Dishoom, they all have a bit of extra character and flavor that I've never tasted before. It's as though their Chefs played around with the spices to create brand new flavors while still maintaining the traditional taste of the dishes. This was the case for literally every dish we ordered. Even the boring sides like the tamarind sauce or green chutney ALL tasted unique. Super impressed at the depth of flavors in the meals. Even more impressive is that this place is a chain yet the quality of the food was superb. The lamb in our biryani for example was cooked to a perfect texture - not too stiff but not too soft. Even the Chai was flavorful and delicious! Props to these guys for looking into the finer details! Definitely an amazing experience if you like Indian food and have an open-minded pallet. Old-school Indian parents probably would baulk at the food here, but to be honest, Indian food is one of the few cuisines where culinary creativity is ever explored - so I'm happy these folks are making it happen. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Came here at the end of a long day during a two-week stay in London, having heard such great things. For the most part, Dishoom did not disappoint. Great drink selection, expansive menu that I think would better serve a pair or a group and not someone dining alone like I was (lots of shareable options), and very friendly service. I ordered the Permit Room Old-Fashioned, which came in a peg and a rocks glass of ice to pour it in. Excellent tipple. For dinner, I ordered the lamb samosas to start, and then the chicken tikka and bowl of greens. All of the food was delicious and expertly cooked. The chicken tikka was dry (which they tell you up front) but was well-marinated and grilled/broiled with a noticeable but not overpowering level of spice. The greens (broccoli, snow peas) were very crisp. The only thing that bumps this down to 4 stars for me was the price. £42 is a little more than I'd like to spend, especially at a place where everything (entrees, sides, breads) is a la carte but I also recognize that I ordered a (very good but also pricey) drink, so I can take that into account. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Just a delightful spot. Decided since we were in London on our honeymoon, we were going to try new dishes instead of our staple Indian dishes, so we took some recommendations. The Black was phenomenal, and I'm not even really a fan of lentils. The Chicken Ruby was so tender and delicious, recommended by our server. The Masala Prawns were perfectly charred while not being over cooked. Service was great, and if you like Old Fashioneds, their Permit-Room Old Fashioned is incredible. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Don't judge me - but yes, all that food was for me. I'd heard all the rave reviews and I wasn't going to let something like propriety stop me. First, I'd highly recommend Shoreditch Dishoom over Covent Garden because of the waiting situation - instead of standing outside in line, you get a buzzer and you can go to the bar and get a drink. There are a ton of different spaces - I sat downstairs which is probably worst, but I'm not going to complain because the food is delicious. My server told me what was popular, but I mostly disregarded that and got the lamb bun, paneer pineapple tikka, black dal, and garlic naan. Everything was incredible. The char on the paneer, the slaw that came with the bun... highly recommended. The wait is worth it. read more
3 years ago
We would eat here every day if we could. The food is so fresh, flavorful, so delicious it's okay if you're on fire everywhere! We ate here for breakfast and dinner and there was a line and a wait both times (thankfully our luggage meant something and they found a way to seat us for breakfast before our flight)! We ate all we could at dinner, the fried okra, the red curry chicken, the cheese naan, calamari, the very necessary yogurt sauce. The fries. It was all just the best Indian food ever! I had my first authentic full English breakfast here and it was enormous and perfect as my last meal in London! I also saw the only orange eggs here I've ever seen in my life and I bake frequently and have friends that raise chickens for eggs. The bottomless chai is also wonderful and really if you've never been to London or had Indian food, please do and eat here! You'll see why it's the first place everyone else goes too! read more
Ok Dishoom is no joke, this place is legit and has the firepower to deliver on dishes. I'm from Vancouver, BC that overcharges on Indian/south Asian cuisine. So it was nice to get into the ruby chicken and daal. We got down with the okra, lamb bun, shrimp appie and a lot of king fishers. The place is super hospitable and will meet all your needs. Don't be shy, and ask what to order. You will not be disappointed. #elite2019 read more
9 years ago
Honestly the best Indian food I've ever had. It's a little pricey, but worth it! I came on a Friday afternoon and had NO wait! I had: - the unlimited chai tea (tasted lovely, not too sweet and not too much spice) 2.50 -prawn koliwada 6.20 .. id say pass on this. For the price the spice wasn't the best -house black daal 5.90 must try with garlic naaan! 2.90 -chicken ruby 9.50 my favorite part of the meal!!! The chicken was super tender and the sauce was full of flavor. read more
4 years ago
Wonderful service and delicious food! Worth the trip to London from LA! Never had Indian food this hood' read more
2 years ago
One of the best Indian spots I've been to and there are a ton where I'm from! Put my name down and headed to the bar for a drink! Started with the ipa paanch and was happy with the complexity of it. Not sweet but refreshing all Around. Drinks are thoughtfully put together and I'm happy to see the effort put into the drinks as well as the food! Also had the gimlet and mojito which were all good but I prefer the ipa paanch. Ordered the pau keema (sp), lamb boti and prawns. All dishes were great but the standout was the pau keema. Soft but deep with flavors and the soft bread you put it on is a perfect vessel! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
This is blow your mind Bombay-style, Indian street food in a lively setting with upscale touches. The waitstaff was extremely knowledgeable and the restaurant handled my partner's food allergies with honest concern, and grace. We have never been treated so well around fish and nut allergies. Every single dish we had (and naturally, we over ordered because we didn't know when we'd be back) was superb! Su-PERB!! An explosion of flavors in every bit, spiced to perfection. I could have gone back every day to try something new. read more
So....it's tough when you're known as one of the best fusion Indian restaurants in London because everyone knows your name and everyone wants to try for themselves. After a 90+ minute wait, I finally got the opportunity to try Dishoom for myself. The pros: the service is really good. The bar staff is excellent. Cocktails came out in minutes. The grilled lamb chops were superb! Some of the best lamb chops I've had in a while. The cons: everything else was tasty but just about average. We ordered the daal, veggie samosas, chicken tikka , prawn tikka and chicken curry. Although we enjoyed our meal, it wasn't 90 minute wait worthy. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I will travel and stand in line for great food. Although Dishoom was enjoyable, it's not something I'd go out of my way for. Sorry...not sorry! Go try it for yourself. Perhaps you will disagree with my assessment and find your own food paradise. One quick edit to this review: right before we left the restaurant, I approached the host counter and asked where I should go to find a cab quickly. The gentleman volunteered to call a can for us and asked us where we were traveling and how many were in our party. He then told us to wait in front of the entrance, that the cab would arrive in 5 minutes. 5 minutes later, a car pulled up and honked the horn. We didn't approach the car, because it did not look like a cab at all. A few minutes later, the driver of the car walked up to us and stated that he was called to pickup 2 people and transport them to our hotel. We got in the car and when we were close to our destination, he asked if we needed to go to a cash machine because his credit card machine was inoperable. He also proceeded to price gauge us. Never again! We paid the fare but we were left with a very bitter taste in our mouths. This was not an official cab, he didn't even know how to get to our hotel. Shame on Dishoom! read more
7 years ago
Hmm so I really wanted to check this place out as it kept coming up on my search field for top places to eat.. Yeeeaahhh... think it's a bit over-rated. Food taste was mediocre really. Portions were great. We had the cholle puri - love the way it was bought out but puris were too small to finish the large bowl of cholle. Chicken Ruby or the other way around? was actually really nice - not spicy (I love spicy food) so for me to eat this is saying something. Black dhal - don't get the hype ? Drink (watermelon sharbat) - tasteless, even after complaining and getting another made. Average place.. Service was wonderful however. Staff are attentive. My husband asked his food to be warmed but they bought him a new dish. Place feels a bit cramped - no privacy where we were sat. Quite dark surroundings too, I like to see what I'm eating. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
After a beautiful and warm(!) spring day in London, my wife and I decided we would roll the dice and visit Dishoom. Why a dice roll? No reservations taken so there could be a looooong wait. We strolled over at 19:45 and yes, there was quite a line out the door. Estimated by the young lady at the door as 20 minutes to the bar and 40+ minutes to getting sat. We agonized for a bit and decided to wait. Dishoom's great Indian food reputation won out. 20 minutes later we were drinking at the bar (bartender made a *great* old fashion!) and luckily 20 minutes later we got a seat - sweet! As other reviewers noted, they do hand out small drink samples in line which helps pass the time (plus wifi) nicely. Once we sat, things moved rapidly. We had good and prompt service and our waitress was super helpful with our order. We ordered 6 items (based on waitresses reccomend on how much to order) which included: 1. Fried okra (yum!) 2. Black daal (more yum) 3. Mattar Paneer (perfect spice level) 4. Butter-Bhutta (grilled corn with lime, butter and chilli -yum!) 5. Kachumber (meh) 6. Chicken Tikka (yum!) On the side we had some naan and roti. Definitely so.e great Indian food. If it wasn't for the wait this would be 5 stars. Definitely recommend. read more
7 years ago
As one of the highest regarded Indian restaurants at London, Dishoom certainly meets those expectations. After reading reviews that discussed the long wait time and no reservations policy, 2 friends and I came for an early dinner/late lunch on a weekday. We got seated right away. Surprisingly, the restaurant was quite busy even though it was 4pm on a Tuesday. The waitress made sure to go through the whole menu, circling items that would suit our preferences. We ordered the chicken ruby, cheese naan, regular naan, roomali roti, pau bhaji, and chicken biryani. The portion sizes were quite small compared to the average Indian restaurant, and the meal is meant to be tapas style, with 2-3 dishes per person. This is a true 2-3 dishes per person, as we ended up ordering more chicken ruby and naan because we weren't full. Chicken ruby was amazing!! It's similar to chicken tikka masala, with a creamy gravy and tender chicken pieces. It was a little spicy, which was perfect for us. The cheese naan tasted a little odd, and we much preferred the regular naan. The roomali roti was nothing special. The pau bhaji was very authentic, and tasted just like Mumbai street pau bhaji or my mom's homemade version! The biryani was pretty good too, and even though I don't love biryani, this version was quite good. The decor and theming of Dishoom was beautifully done. It was made to look just like an olden day cafe on the streets of Mumbai. However, the restaurant was very clean, and the bathrooms were lavish. Considering we had no wait, I had a great experience. I'm not sure a 3 hour wait on Friday night would've been worth it for a meal at Dishoom. read more
Came in for lunch, same menu as dinner but shorter queue. They stop takeout orders after 5pm. Okra fries, crisp spiced bites, had to fight off my husband for them Lime lamb chops, I felt they were over charred but my husband really enjoyed them. Sprinkles of pomegranate seed adds visuals Chicken ruby was highlight for me, rich creamy curry with tender chicken pieces...scoop with Bhatura (puffy fried bread) and enjoy Black daal, hard to describe to flavor but good, thick black lentil soup. Hip vibe and super friendly serve. Outside veranda seating available. (Written by husband) read more
More info about Dishoom
Dishoom Reviews in Other Languages
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
52 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
3 years ago
12 years ago
3 years ago
11 years ago
12 years ago
12 years ago
10 years ago
13 years ago
12 years ago
9 years ago
13 years ago
4 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
5 months ago
12 years ago
1 year ago
12 years ago
