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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!
This place is amazing. I loved every single dish I got here, we ended up ordering 3 more dishes. The mango lassi was super good too! We ordered the garlic naan, the yogurt (raita), Black daal, chicken biryani, chicken tikka, vegetable samosas, and last but not least the chicken ruby. Seriously everything here was sooo good. I would definitely recommend the garlic naan and chicken ruby! Order the rice on the side and you're good to go. I already miss this place! read more
Just blown away from this place. The food was awesome, the drinks were creative, and the service was excellent. We came here for dinner and ended up coming back for breakfast later in the trip. We ordered a feast the first night it was hard to recall all of it but we had a few rice dishes, a curry, cheesy bread, naan, fried okra, corn....to start. Those were all spot on! The star was this slow cooked lamb shank with this yogurt sauce that the waiter insisted we try. Hands down the best lamb I've had. Paired it with their in house beer and it just blew our minds. Breakfast was equally as impressive. There's just too much to recommend - come and you won't be disappointed. read more
Enjoyed this hip Indian restaurant in Shoreditch! This was the first restaurant that we went to once we landed in London. We missed our original lunch time reservation, but they were able to accommodate us at 2 pm on a Friday. They kindly introduced us to the bar and let us know we could order some drinks while we wait. Soon after we ordered, they had a table available for 2! The service was great. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. The food was good! There were some sauces that came with our apps, was a fan of the green sauce. What we ordered: Lamb samosas - soo good, prob my fave thing honestly. Crispy and flavorful. Okra fries: delish but gotta be a fan of okra's gooey texture Spicy lamb chops: yummy! Flavorful and tender. Chicken ruby curry: tasty curry! Garlic naan: good because it's naan, but lacking in the garlic flavor department To sum it up, everything was yummy, but not like out of this world delicious. Also, I was so glad we did not smell like food after we left especially since we had to be out and about. Def make a stop if you can. Get the lamb samosas! read more
Delicious, beautiful, trendy, and reasonably-priced. No wonder this chain is so popular and opening everywhere! Walked in by myself around 6pm and was told there is a 30-minute wait. No problem, went to the bar and got their namesake IPA. Pretty good beer, as expected. The bartenders are friendly and cute, gave me some good recommendation for drinks and where to go. Before I knew it, my table was ready. I got fried okra, chicken ruby, basmati rice and garlic naan. Everything was fantastic. Everything. I had too much food so I shared my okra with my neighbors and made friends :) Dishoom is awesome, now go line up! read more
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Omg I love this restaurant! Some of The best I've had in London. We ordered just about everything on the menu and everything was tasty!!! Definitely go with whatever the server suggests and try and much as you can! If you can't handle spicy food, then maybe Indian food is just not for you. read more
8 years ago
Dishoom is my favorite restaurant in London. After going quite a few times, I do recommend going on the weekends because the food comes out quicker and better. Other than the lengthy wait for a table, their food is superb!!! The best Indian restaurant in London. A must visit! read more
3 years ago
Came here during my first night in London. Got there and was told the wait for 2 people would be 1hr+, but my coworker said they're usually faster than the estimate so we went inside and got drinks. While we were in line to check in, a waitress came by holding free samples of sherry, chai, and champagne - how delightful! By the time we got a spot at the bar and ordered/received our drinks, we were called to our table. We got a chance to through the menu while we were waiting at the bar so we knew what we wanted to order when we got seated. This has to be the favorite place I ate at during my short trip in London. We ordered a variety of things: the lamb chops (my fave!), chicken curry, garlic naan, corn on the cob, a salad, and some other vegetable dish. Our waitress was great - she was super friendly and gave us recommendations. Everything was delicious! I would definitely come back to try other menu items. They also have free wifi (for those traveling with no cell service like me). read more
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Everything here is A1! Food, quality, price & service! We had an hour wait for a table and sat by the bar to pass the time. Not only were the okra fries so tasty (best okra I've ever had) they transferred out bill right to our table's tab when seated! So convenient! I would suggest asking the most popular & start from there. Can't go wrong, especially at £4.30 per lamb chop! And as a non-frequent Indian cuisine consumer lol I must note the word play & explanation of the menu made the experience that much more enjoyable! The interior was beautiful as well, bombay cafe vibes all the way to the toilets which were mahogany wood! Food was so flavorful and delicious we considered going back the next day for lunch! read more
9 years ago
If you wanna get in without having to wait, come right before they switch from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu. We came at around 11:30am and we're promptly seated to enjoy one of the best lunches I've had during my trip to London. My two friends and I ordered so much food, the waiter was questioning our judgement. Even though he was right and we tapped out with a good amount left, he also gave us a bowl of raita on the house. So... essentially he added to our pile of food. Everything is amazing so you can't go wrong with anything you order. I personally got the chicken ruby, garlic naan, and pau bhaji. Everyone raves about the chicken ruby and I also wanted a curry type dish to dip my naan in, but the true star of everything I ordered was the pau bhaji. A curry is a curry but the pau bhaji I haven't had anywhere else. My friends got the chicken biryani, lamb samosas, cheese naan, cucumber salad, house black daal, chili and cheese toast, and paneer tikka. One of my friends also ordered the house chai which was delicious and has free refills! Needless to say, this place is worth the hype. I had incredibly high expectations and it met them. The service was also excellent with the free raita and our server kept our waters constantly refilled. read more
best Indian food i've ever had!! I came here 3 nights in a row to try and get a table. On the first two nights, the wait was 90 minutes, so I went elsewhere. On the third night, the wait was 45 minutes. I decided to take the chance and wait, and I'm glad I did. I ordered the Chicken Ruby and Garlic Naan. Prices are a little high for the portions, but I expected that since it's The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the flavors were amazing. The garlic naan was also very good and tasted fresh. I dipped the naan in my chicken ruby as well as the three sauces they put on each table. All the sauces were delicious but unique. I'm happy I decided to wait for Dishoom, and I would wait an hour and a half if I came back! read more
4 years ago
I got in after a 45-min wait and it was totally worth it. The Mumbai-style Bhel made me nostalgic bringing back my Mumbai days. The 24 hour dal was delicious! And I loved the Roomali Roti. It's been decades since I've had that. read more
8 years ago
Heard this place was hard to get into but we made a reservation for an early dinner at 5 p.m. and got in with no problems. There were several empty tables around us but they quickly filled up as we got closer to 6 p.m. This location is fairly big with two levels of seating and an outdoor patio. The downstairs space seems to be a little more romantic. We started with an appetizer of vegetable samosas, which were perfectly cooked and served with 3 different chutneys. After that we shared the sheekh lamb kebabs, biryani rice and naan. Everything was great! only complaint was that the lamb kebabs were a little dry but the flavor was excellent. Staff was friendly and attentive and they had a great cocktail/wine/cider list. Highly recommend this place if you love Indian cuisine and are looking for great food and a lively atmosphere! read more
5 years ago
I liked Dishoom, but I didn't loooove it. I love Indian food in general, and this was definitely great, but maybe it was that I'd come with inflated expectations (Dishoom came repeatedly, repeatedly, repeatedly, recommended by everyone I knew), but honestly, I just thought it was good, definitely above average, indian cuisine. The vibes of the place were great, the chai was tasty, the food was flavorful, but I wouldn't wait more than 30 minutes to eat here. Everything I had was great, especially the Murgh Malai. This was definitely a table favorite. I kept seeing recommendations for the black dahl, but I have never been partial to dahl and this dish changed nothing. (If you don't like dahl, don't expect that you will like this, it does taste just like dahl.) Food was delicious! But again, I didn't think this was mind-blowing in any respect, and I don't think I really was exposed to any flavors I hadn't previously experienced at other good Indian restaurants. It certainly is worth trying, but it isn't worth a long wait. read more
5 years ago
I'm always hesitant about restaurants that are chains like this BUT I can say this one defies the odds. It's freaking delicious. Being one for variety, we got 5 or 6 dishes across the different categories and everything was so tasty we couldn't decide what we liked best! We ordered samosas, cheese naan, roti, black daal, gunpowder potatoes, chicken tikka, paneer tikka, and the bowl of greens. And the cocktails were beautifully presented and well balanced by not being overly sweet. read more
Come here for the food!! Amazing authentic Indian food - service and cocktails were not the highlights. We arrived slightly early and headed to the bar. My boyfriend got a Dishoom IPA which was delish - I ordered a bellini cocktail which was crazily sweet. We were led to our table on the outside patio (fully enclosed - except for the sliding doors which weren't working properly on this particular night = winter cold draft). Service was slow - and my boyfriends glass of wine was served with a massive crusty food fingerprint smudge. Dishes we ordered were forgotten on both our table and the table next to us - the servers had to be reminded and finally came out at the end of our meal. That said, the food itself was AMAZING!!! - Black dal - Traditional style, smooth and delicious. Watch out for all the butter in this bad boy! - Lamb Raan - My boyfriend lived in India for two years and LOVES this dish - the most amazing succulent, slow marinated and tandoor cooked leg of lamb. It falls off the bone! - Chicken ruby - Classic English style curry. - Chicken Tikka skewer - Succulent chunks of chicken perfectly cooked in the tandoor - Rumali roti - Thin bread that unfolds like a giant napkin - much less filling than naan. - Garlic naan - The classic for dipping into a curry There are three locations in London, but the Shoreditch one seems to be the most popular. This is a must visit for Indian food lovers. read more
5 years ago
First time eating Indian food and what a great experience it was! The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor verandah style seating, which makes you feel as if you are eating dinner in the family room of a house. Low coffee like tables, sofas and a fireplace set the mood. We decided to try and share a variety of plates and some drinks to make sure we experienced as many of the menu offerings as possible. For drinks we went with the Kingfisher beer, typical Indian beer, which was light and refreshing. We paired the beer with the Dishoom Calamari to snack on. The calamari deserves a shoutout as it was not only crunchy but the Dishoom drizzle really made it spectacular with its not too potent garlicky and sweet taste. As the main entrees we shared garlic naan bread, basmati rice, the Dishoom Chicken Tikka, Lamb Boti Kabab, House Black Daal and the Chicken Ruby (chicken curry). Everything was uniquely spicy and flavorful. The lamb was tender, the chicken curry sauce creamy, the Chicken Tikka well marinated in ginger juice and the lentils went perfectly over the rice. To finish off our meal we shared the Dishoom chocolate pudding, which was reminiscent of a molten lava cake and some liquor infused chai - naughty chocolate chai and bailey's chai. Dishoom definitely set the bar high for Indian food and I hope I can find similar places back home. Otherwise, I'm back to London for some more Dishoom! read more
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I originally saw this restaurant featured on somebody feed Phil and it looked amazing, then someone else recommended it to us. We were staying in the East end, so we went to the shoreditch location on a Monday evening. You can't make reservations and I heard the wait can be quite long, so we decided to show up around 9pm hoping to beat the biggest crowds. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait. There were only 3 parties standing ahead of us when we arrived, and we didn't wait too long before we were allowed into the bar area. There, you can order drinks and small dishes. I had the Bombay Bellini which I really enjoyed, and we ordered lamb samosas and the cheese toast (I loved loved loved the cheese toast.) We didn't even finish our food before we were sat at our table, so I don't think our wait actually ended up being 45 minutes. We ordered lamb, chicken ruby, rice, cheese naan, and potatoes. The lamb had a lot of fat but the flavor and char was great. My boyfriend didn't love his chicken but still thought it was good. Honestly, my favorite thing was probably the potatoes - Bursting with flavor and the yogurt sauce on the side was the perfect touch. I'd say if you enjoy Indian food and a nice ambiance, dishoom is worth it. read more
My husband and I have decided that Dishoom is probably one of our top two Indian food restaurants. I've had Indian food in LA, NY, DC, Virginia, Tanzania, every gosh-darn place I've lived (unfortunately India is not on that list) and still Dishoom is a top two in my life. First, the ambience is really elegant and comfortable (except for the privileged jerk who was seated next to our table who treated the servers in an incorrigible way). Despite having to deal with the prick, the staff was gracious and patient. Like what many reviewers say, this place has an hour long (or more) line but they gave us chai tea for free as we waited. We ordered their signature dishes: lamb raan, black dahl. No words can describe the flavors experiences from the lamb tan. It was exquisite. As for the black dahl, my husband threatened to become a vegetarian if he could have this dish every day, and the man is a tried and true carnivore! I've never been to a place where the side dish was actually the centerpiece of our meal. We couldn't have enough of it! Great Indian food and if you're a visitor in London looking to experience the best Indian food there, like we were, look no further. read more
9 years ago
This is one of my favorite spots to eat in London and apparently a lot of others too. They don't take reservations so you will have to wait in line to be seated. Even on weeknights the wait can be around 1 hour at peak time (7-8pm). I suggest going early (6pm) or late (9:30pm) if you prefer a shorter wait. First stop is the bar. They make delicious cocktails. Once seated you can't go wrong. We ordered the chicken tikka, masala prawns, lamb biryani, chicken ruby, black house daal, bowl of greens and garlic naan. All delicious but my favorite was the lamb biryani. I wish we had ordered two orders of naan instead of one to dip in the sauces. Great meal! Can't miss if you are in London. read more
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Thanks to Katie B for organising the Unconventional Breakfast : Iranian / Indian Edition at Dishoom The one thing that they've got right in trying to bring a bit of Bombay to Shoreditch (I shouldn't really embarrass Nava by mentioning that she went to the Covent Garden branch!) is that they've got the right smell. I'm not sure what they're pumping into the restaurant but in concert with the ceiling fans, it did have the right atmosphere Fortunately, our party only consisted of 9 people as they wouldn't allow Katie to book for more than 9. For the record, the restaurant wasn't busy, which brings me to one of the bugbears about our visit. The service was slow. Despite there being lots of servers and them walking past our table continuously, it was hard to get anyone's attention The best thing I tasted was my rose and cardamom lassi. A unique combination for me and it was delicious My bacon naan was nice but in my book, it doesn't really deserve its spot on Time Out's best 100 dishes in London last year. The akuri I ordered was at least Indian in that the scrambled egg was spicy A most pleasant way to have brunch with fun Yelpers but only 3 stars for the food and service read more
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