Really love this place. Food is amazing, the scene is really great and service is the top. Had to wait outside in line for maybe :30 for a spot at "the bar" where you can order small plates but where you wait for your table and can then order from the whole menu... bit of a convoluted system, but at least they're bringing you chai and lemon water in line... Had the fried prawns and spicy chicken. Both were delicious. Also the special black dal was amazing. Super great place that is definitely worth fighting through the system. read more

Guaranteed great food and excellent vibes! I had dinner with family at Dishoom and absolutely everything we ordered was a hit. Some of the highlights off the menu in my opinion were: * the lamb samosas; * murgh mali (chicken thighs); * gunpowder potatoes; and * spicy lamb chops! I would definitely recommend making a reservation! We did a walk-in and ended up waiting about an hour before a table became available. We sat by the bar to get drinks while waiting, and that too ended up taking 45+ minutes before we finally got our drinks served. It was a busy Friday night - so, keep that in mind! A reservation will definitely save you from a lot of time waiting. read more

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This restaurant was one of my favorites while visiting London! The food was super flavorful and delicious and there were so many options to choose from! I did not get the chance to take photos of the Chais, but I got the house chai and the chocolate chai which were bottomless. I liked the house chai better but LOVED both! Our server was really nice and gave us incredible recommendations! On top of everything, the patio was very comfortable and we loved the atmosphere at this restaurant. Overall great experience and I highly recommend paying a visit! read more

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I mean where do I begin. In May it dawned on me booking a trip to London in the middle of summer would probably cause us to stand in a few too many lines to determine our choice of meal for each day seemed too ambitious so I wanted to wing it and then I changed my mind and decided to look up a few places and settled on a recommendation for Dishoom. We resided in the Kings Cross area and on our first night in London I hailed an Uber by app of course to the Dishoom and it was after 6pm so I figured early enough for a quick meal and when we got there the line was so long we decided to switch to the Brassiere down the way, and I was captivated by the length of the line and thought to myself this food has to be great we just picked the wrong time to get in line and so after dinner on the Uber ride back to our Hotel the driver said you have to go to the other neighborhoods to get in and so we took our trip to see ST. Paul's Cathedral and the Towers of London skipped the crown jewels tour and hopped in a Black Cab to Shoreditch Dishoom. Arrived and we were overtaken by the amazingly unique decor, from the signage at the door to the different rooms for meals almost set up like someone had visited places all over the world and the was just grabbing favorite items to use later. We got seated in the back and immediately started ordering items from the appetizer menu Lamb Samosa and garlic Naan and drinks were delivered first and we at those seconds we placed orders for our main dish and settled on the Chefs Special with prawns and added some more garlic Naan and Chilli corn on the cobs. We ordered more food lamb chops and ohhh yessss hey were cooked to perfection. Our appetites were on overload at this point but we had to keep up with our orders because why not! We were so full we gave up. So we decided we'd be back again and we were informed by Katie and the Manager to come back in for breakfast so we thought about it the next day but our day started much later and we went with a return trip for lunch. You can't miss if you try to eat everything on the menu. We most certainly did try and will have to book a flight back to London to try the rest of the menu. read more

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I've been to Dishoom twice now, this time as a solo diner. The first time I absolutely loved everything I ordered, from the cocktails to each dish. This time I was definitely less wowed even though I tried some new things. The house chaat and vegetable samosas were alright, but the chicken ruby was quite nice. Last time I came I remember really enjoying the cocktails as well as the chili chicken and gunpowder potatoes. read more

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Dishoom never fails to impress. Authentic Bombay food in an authentic atmosphere. Service is consistent and so are the flavors. Prawns Koliwada, Ruby Chicken, Garlic Naan and mango lassi tonight. Everything fantastic. Love it! read more

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Awesome food and service. Went there based on recommendation from a colleague and my family and I loved it.

The Chicken Berry Brittania Biryani is my favorite and I'll definitely back to try it again and again. I blend it with yogurt and it becomes addictively comforting. The Rose & cardamom lassi was delightfully refreshing and not overly sweet. Beyond that, desserts are not their strongest suite. This summer 2023 they gave below average attempt at an American classic, and the ice cream flavor options were really weird (only cinnamon and chili flavors... why would I want those when my entire meal had so much spice). For this reason, they deserve to get docked 1 star. read more

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Best meal we had in London! Seven at our table -- we ordered just about everything to share!!! Stunningly good. Among the favorites were the samosas, Black Dal and Chicken Tikka. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Dishoom is so hyped and the line is insane! We waited in the cold cold weather and I was waiting for the best meal of my life. Team was kind enough to bring tea out to us while we were in the cold. Food was good, but everything came out cold and it was kind of a bummer. The ruby chicken was really good though! I wouldn't recommend the lamb stew, not our fav and the grilled prawns were really Burned. I would probably pass on that. But the chai tea was really good and I got some to take home! read more

#SentimentalSunday The best food we ate in London weren't fish and chips - it was Nando's peri-peri chicken! I've read some members of the Royal Family liked it too and Ted Lasso even made his pitch about it. However, this review was for our stint at Dishoom which was noteworthy in its own right. We wanted to go to their Covent Garden location but the Shoreditch one was closer to where we were at at that time so we decided to go here. Shoreditch High Street was the closest Underground station so that was our destination as we took the Tube from Tower Hill. Chicken Ruby - This was their take on the ever popular Butter Chicken in the US. It was a better version, in fact. The spices in their makhani sauce were outstanding. Masala Prawns - These six pieces of huge prawns looked so ordinary, but don't get fooled by them. The charred edges were my favorite. Spicy Lamb Chops - Marinated overnight with lime juice, spices, ginger, and garlic, these two chops were deserving of two-thumbs up! Grilled medium and garnished with pomegranate, these two generous cuts were executed to perfection. Plus, they were not gamey at all. We had naan and basmati rice with our order. The price point was a bit high for the quantity but not for the quality. We went prior to the dinner rush so we were seated right away. We were impressed that we thought of coming back or visit another Dishoom location to check out more of their food but we ended up doing the double dip at the Borough Market instead. Maybe someday we can make it back to London and try their Prawn Pathia and Chicken Berry Britannia... and those lamb chops again! read more

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Awesome amazing ambience. The crew was so lovely and it was cool how they put you at the bar to get small plates and drinks when there's a long wait before you get a table. The food was super delicious! I wouldn't say it was mind blowing, but I will definitely, 100%%%, be coming back the next time I'm in town to try some new things. read more

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Dishoom certainly lives up to the hype! The service was so quick and friendly. And I lover how they served everything piping hot. Our waiter was so good about actually going through the menu and explaining things in depth about what was popular and what different items were. We ordered the: Lamb Samosas - so good! And a big fan favorite. It's so crispy but not too much that it's hard to bite through or that it hurts your mouth. The meat was really tender and the different sauces that came with it gave each bite a different experience. Prawn Koliwada - also delicious! They basically use the sauce as a crust on the shrimp and it's so flavorful. It was a lot spicier than we thought it would be though, so make sure you have a drink ready! Chicken Ruby - a perfect balance of tomatoey and creamy! This dish had a sweetness to it and wasn't really that spicy, but the spice did build. Garlic naan - you really can't go wrong with garlic naan! But it only comes with two pieces so we ended up ordering rice too. read more

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Had the best experience here. The food is amazing, flavorful and worth the prices. The staff was so nice. They really outdid themselves with the birthday celebration. They gave my dad a handwritten note and a gift and coupons to come back for breakfast, and that we did! Very cute inside. Would recommend making a reservation. As we left for dinner on a Tuesday night, the line was out the door. Sorry for the bad photos, I only took videos! read more

Dishoom - Entrance - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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First time in London and I wanted to try some good Indian food. I didn't get good Indian food, I got Amazing Indian food. I had the chicken ruby, rice, and garlic naan as well as an Old Fashion which had their own unique twist. Just to reiterate, the food was excellent, well portioned, though I could have eaten until it hurt. One tip. Very busy so make sure to get a reservation. If not you will probably not get a seat. Price was reasonable btw and the servers were great. Attentive but not intrusive. Lastly, casual fun atmosphere. You can sit inside or out. May go there again before I leave London. read more

Dishoom - Old Fashion - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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This is the best British Indian food I've gotten to enjoy. It's a local and tourist favorite spot to visit! It fits the bill for all occasions. Highly recommend getting the house special (Black Daal) and house appetizer. We also ordered garlic naan and rice as sides. Overall, 10/10 recommend! read more

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I read a review from five years ago and it seems the place is much the same. Certainly didn't live up to the hype with all the reviews and 45 minute wait. This is my first time to London and have heard great things about the Indian food here and if I didn't mind the wait... this place was well worth it. Sadly it isn't. I arrived early to get on the list and they handed me a glass of sherry. It was odd because someone outside takes your name and then directs you inside to get a pager. I went inside and it was the same procedure all over again; even though the person outside took my name, the hostess seemed oblivious and asked for my name and how many in party again. I was given a pager and told I could wait in the bar area and she pointed to that area. No sooner did I place one step into the bar area when someone with a headset grabbed my arm and told me "no no no" and pointed to a separate area next to the bar where I could wait. Everyone seemed to be herded into this area with very limited counter space and even fewer stools. I managed to find space at a shared counter and struck up a nice conversation with some people at the counter. They serve drinks and appetizers in this area but getting someone take your order is a challenge. Oddly, a server took the order of every at the counter where I was standing but skipped me. After she came back and dropped off their drinks and appetizers, she again, walked away without even acknowledging my presence. I walked over and asked if I could place and order and in the most snide tone possible, she said she would get to me and told me to go back to the counter. She never did come back but ultimately someone did come. For starters we I had an old fashioned and we shared the Chili Chicken. The old fashioned was good but instead of an orange peel, it was served with some sort of leaf. Not sure what the leaf was for. An old fashion is a very traditional drink and I don't know why you would mix it up with anything else. The Chili Chicken was nice but it came by itself. It would have been nice with some pita chips or something to put it on. But by itself, I don't recommend. We waited the 45 minutes for our table and right after being seated, they seemed to expect us to place our order right away. We took a few minutes to check the menu and they seem to come by every 30 seconds asking to take our order. Ultimately, we felt pressured to order and went with the Chicken Tikka and Masala Prawns, Garlic Naan and Basmati Rice. They were pretty quick about preparing the food; the shrimp came on a cold plate. Although they are charred, when we got them they were quite cold and a bit chewy. The Chicken Tikka was okay, but a little dry and not much flavor. The Garlic Naan was more like plain naan. The rice was fresh but nothing special. I was visiting London to see a friend and we were trying to enjoy a good conversation. But it was painfully clear they want to turn over tables as quickly as possible. I did note there is an incredible line that never seems to get smaller, but why should we cut out dining experience short? We were asked so many times if we were finished even though it was clear we had not finished our meals. Finally, someone different came over, interrupted our conversation and even put her hands on our plates asking if we were finished. Again, it was clear they were going to be relentless and not let us enjoy the rest of our evening. So, we let them clear our table and then they asked us if we wanted dessert. I had the cinnamon ice cream which was probably the best part of the evening. Overall, it was simply average, but mostly disappointing given all I have heard about the great Indian food in London. I'm sure there are some good Indian restaurants but this isn't one of them. read more

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Some of the best Indian food I've ever had ever. I've heard people say that it might be the case - I didn't believe them. What a fool I was. The wait was a little longer than an hour, but it was totally worth it. You can't get reservations at this location, so you will have to be there in person if you want seating. It was incredibly busy, but despite it all, the entire place is a well-oiled machine. While waiting in line, we were severed refreshments, which was a first for me! When we were able to go in, we were asked to wait at the bar area, going over the newspaper menu. We waited about 20 mins before someone fetched us and brought us downstairs to a small table to eat! When I tell you it was well worth the wait and was the best Indian I've ever had, this is not an exaggeration. I would've gladly waited another hour or two if it came to that (though thankfully, it didn't). We ordered the Gunpowder Potatoes, Dishoom Chicken Tikka, and two orders of their garlic Naan! It was astounding, especially the potatoes!! It was covered in a cool yogurt and very savory, I still dream about it sometimes...but really everything was delicious! Me and my friend were licking the plate clean, it was just the right amount for the both of us. The hosts and servers were very helpful and kind, great service all around! You could make nocontact payments at your table, though I couldn't connect to my internet because of bad connection being seated underground. But all was good, because my friend was able to pay for it through her phone just fine! Come shop and eat in the lively Shoreditch area! All walkable from the Spitalfields Markets, Truman Brewey markets, and The Boxpark. read more

I have read that this is one of the most popular restaurants in London. It deserves this title. I had a Jain dish of tofu and bell peppers it was very good. Other people had the "TILA-FOI'S VERY BEST MASALA FISH dish". They said it was very good. Definitely a place to put of your list if going to London. read more

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i visited this restaurant on a wednesday evening around 5:45pm, and although there was a wait of about an hour for our party of two, the experience was worth it. once inside, we were directed to the bar area where we could order light appetizers and drinks while waiting. now, let's dive into the food ratings: - gunpowder potatoes (3.5/5): while this dish was decent, it didn't quite meet my expectations. the accompanying sauce was a bit too sour for my liking, and i was hoping for crispier potatoes. - black daal (3.5/5): personally, i'm not a huge fan of beans, but if you enjoy them, this dish is well-prepared. it might not be my personal favorite, but it's still flavorful and well-executed. - chicken ruby (5/5): this dish reminded me a lot of chicken tikka masala, but with a spicier kick. although the portion size was a bit smaller compared to the price, the flavors were outstanding. the combination of spices created a complex and extremely delicious experience. in fact, it's one of the best indian dishes i've ever had. read more

Dishoom - chicken ruby + gunpowder potatoes - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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My extent of Indian cuisine goes only so far as the many offerings here in LA. Most have been good, and others, not so much. Having said that, this restaurant blows away anything Indian I've ever had. I can only imagine a restaurant somewhere in Mumbai would be better. Tip: this place is extremely popular, so if you don't want to wait in the forever line that winds around the block, then make a reservation. We made one a month and a half in advance, and this Tuesday evening was the only available time during our stay in London. That's how well-liked this place is. Restaurant is large, with two floors, and they've maximized every single inch of it. So be prepared to squeeze in and get comfortable with strangers. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful as she was patient enough to walk us through their large menu. Ordered the following: - Prawn Koliwada - 3/5. Prawns were smallish, lightly coated with some nice heat. Flavor seemed like one note for me, though. My least favorite dish of the evening. - Sheekh Kabab - 4/5. Moist, flavorful, with a bit of heat. - Prawn Masala - 5/5. Perfectly cooked. You can't cook these any better. Right off the grill, a bit tart, one-bite goodness. - Chicken Ruby - 5/5. Best dish of the evening. Very tender white chunks of chicken, swimming in a silky textured sauce. - Chocolate Pudding - 5/5. Wow. Decadent, gooey in the middle, served with vanilla ice cream. If you love chocolate, you'll love this. Also got some side orders of garlic Naan and basmati rice, which seemed pretty standard to me. The portions aren't American large. Each dish is just enough to share between two people. Didn't feel too stuffed like I've felt in other Indian restaurants. And prices are pretty reasonable for the quality of food you're getting. I do have some minor complaints, and they have nothing to do with the food. It seemed too dark in our area. Not sure how it is in other parts of the restaurant, but I could barely read the menu where we sat. Also, the directional signage is lacking here. Anyway, if you want great Indian food, go here. Just make sure you have reservations, otherwise be prepared to wait. read more

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On a recent trip to Europe, went to Dishoom Shoreditch for an early weekday dinner. I did not have a reservation but our party of two did get seated immediately -hard to find and poor signage -knowledgeable and friendly waiter -on my night, noted all the patrons were american -they are ESG friendly. Don't offer paper bills and have to pay via app -customary 12.5% tip added (like at most London restaurants) -was told the recommended items were: samosas (Lamb or veggie), chicken tikka, lamb chops. house black daal, chicken ruby, prawn pathia, bowl of greens -shareable dishes -note nothing came with naan or rice -everything was flavorful and tasty; well presented, my favorite was the house black daal - you can really taste the flavors from all the slow long cooking Don't hesitate in going to this Dishoom especially if you are an Indian food novice. read more

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The Dishoom menu is quite extensive, so if you can get a group going. Must get the DISHOOM CHICKEN TIKKA, ROOMALI ROTI, and the LAMB RAAN which is gigantic. ENJOY! PS: No reservations after 5:30 PM.... so just take that last reservation! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Wow. I don't think I can say more. While the wait is long - PERSEVERE! You don't find many lines with chair tea and seating! The food makes it worth the wait. I left stuffed to the brim after ordering the chicken ruby and black lentils. Both were crazy good! I swore I'd only eat a bit and polished them both. It's a gorgeous restaurant and the service is amazing. My waiter even came back to give me a voucher for free brunch. read more

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This place rocks! I wouldn't hesitate ordering anything on the menu, from their garlic naan, to lentils, to Pau Bhaji - which was absolutely delicious! Fresh flavors, hot, comes out fast and the atmosphere is great. Don't pass this place up !!! read more

Best Indian food I've ever had. We have been twice now and my ultimate favorite is the chicken ruby. Also had a delicious lemon, ginger and mint tea. The restaurant is huge but by 6:30 there was a long line out front to get a table, so try to make a reservation. Wait staff are fast and very good at giving recommendations (the chicken ruby was a recommendation). Wish I could go back again now after I've digested everything. read more

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Not bad. Maybe more of a 3.5 because man was this place super hyped by everyone I know in London and there was a nearly hour-long wait for it, but ultimately it was pretty good not great. The vibe of the place is good and the service was good but I've had better Indian food in both London and the States. Probably the most unique thing I had was the Black Daal. This began a little bland but over time the flavors emerged a bit and it really came in to its own; I could totally see enjoying this one on a colder day but I'm not sure I would prefer it to other Curry dishes. Also tried the Chicken Tikka as you kinda need to and it was pretty average. I suspect the real success of this place is marketing upmarket Indian cuisine but if you've ever been to Amber in SF you'll know this pales in comparison. read more

If you want an unforgettable eating experience while in London, swing by Dishoom. Prior to visiting London for holiday, of course you talk with friends about your upcoming journey. And the main feedback that remained consistent was that the food is only OKAY in London compared to what we're used to at home. I didn't let that discourage my quest for good eats in London, because if you know anything about travels, you know you can find good eats anywhere with the guidance of Yelp and a good eye for what looks good. And I must admit, Dishoom is one for the books! The service was interesting, but good. The ambiance and decor, inviting and unique. And the food was simply delicious. The fact that my husband and I attended with another couple was genius, because we ordered many different dishes, shared each, and took our taste buds on a journey through London's perspective of India. When we return to London one day sooner than I hope, we'll return to Dishoom. read more

I've heard great things about Dishoom before traveling to London. Reservations are a must, we were able to get the earliest reservations and honestly it was busy which was surprising for a Saturday at 9am. We chose to sit on the veranda at a regular table but there were also sofa tables, which was nice. The vibe was great out there, it was cozy and comfortable. I ordered the Akuri, which was spiced scrambled egg with buns. It was delicious just spicy enough and with the buns amazing! We also had the masala chai which is def a must when visiting. It hit the spot since it was a chilly morning. Overall I'd really recommend this spot if you're in London. read more

Dishoom - Akuri - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing Service and food! The ambience and traditional setup that the restaurant brings in is unparalleled! Loved it! Would recommend anyone visiting. read more

The Dishoom black lentils are a must have, they are smooth, with a complex flavor. The butter chicken is delicious. Can't lose at this restaurant! Get a reservation in advance, the line was down the street! read more

Everything about this place is what you've heard. Amazing atmosphere and even better was the food and drinks! We were lucky enough to have an early dinner with no reservations and didn't wait long for a table. But by the time we left ...there was a line/queue that looked like the restaurant was a dance club. read more

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No reservations for lunch time but still got seated in the veranda! I was quite lucky. This is one of the restaurants I knew I had to try during my vacation and it was delicious. Got the cheese naan and the lamb samosas and the mix of flavours and textures was so comforting and a delight to eat. I will visit again for a full meal next time! Servers are very nice here and service was fast. read more

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This was a fantastic place on first trip to London close to Liverpool St The ambience and decor are just great Good ideas , good sayings on the wall and great fusion food. Highly recommend Had quite a few dishes and small plates Prawns , biryani , Dahl puri , okra fries all wow read more

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You'll know how special this place is once you take 5 mins to read the menu and I promise the food does not disappoint. read more

Dishoom - Full platter - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Went with colleagues for lunch while I was visiting the London office in Canary Wharf (but Yelp did not have this location to choose from). I could not remember what we ordered but it was all delicious. I think we had a shrimp dish, a bryanni rice dish, a curry, and a few other things. I highly recommend it. Tried to go a second time a few days later in the city area but the queue was too long. read more

Fairly mediocre, run of the mill food. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but certainly better than average. The drinks were VERY watered down. My biggest issue was with the service though. Absolutely horrible service, I had to physically walk up to people asking to order, get a new drink etc. there was a manager who finally took over (Fiona I think?) she was fantastic! And recommended a dessert (chocolate pudding) that was fantastic!!! I had: - chilli broccoli side salad - bland, and under seasoned - mutton pepper fry - oily, over seasoned - Lamb Samosas - average, can get them in a store and make at home - Chocolate pudding - fantastic! Cocktails: - Kohinoor fizz - good - Colaba Colade - disappointing - espresso martini - average read more

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Outstanding experience starring from the moment that you put your name. And you likely will have to cause this place is great. The person checking us in gleefully greeted us, took our name and told us of the 50 minute wait. We queued up after checking in and soon were offered our choice of complimentary sherry wine, tea or chai. It was warm and comforting while we waited to go inside. The person at actual entrance was extremely friendly. A short while later we made our way inside to the bar after getting our pager. Once inside we found a place to hang in the bar while we waited for our table. We ordered drinks and used the code on the pager so that we didn't have to settle the bill - it was so nice to not have to worry about that. A short while after getting drinks a hostess collected our drinks from us and took our drinks and us to our table. Everyone was so welcoming. We order several plates- everything exceeded our expectations. Flavorful, comforting and stimulating food- we ended up with like 10 plates for the 3 of us. It was perfect. After we got dessert to share. Their cake (top menu item) was meh. The rice pudding was pretty great. The ice cream tho. So good! It was a great experience. The ambiance was pretty urban and bar - brick and steel so there was a good bit of noise in the bar and the restaurant. We loved it thoroughly read more

Best Indian food ever. Okra fries were a good start. The Black Dal was great! Mutter Paneer? Yes! Whatever you do, absolutely get the best desert ever. I forget the name but it was rice pudding made with coconut milk with a brûlée crust with a dollop of blueberry compote on top. Oh shit that was good! read more

This is the best Indian food I have ever had!!!! We waited for over an hour, but it was definitely worth it. The waitress brought us lemonades and chai tea while we waited. The chai tea was absolutely delicious. I tried the chicken ruby and it was flavorful and fresh. The garlic naan was also very good. I would recommend getting several different items and sharing them with everyone at the table. I am so glad we found this little gem! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL