Dishoom is special...like...really special. Sorry for the novel of a review but it's worth every word. Dishoom is so special that I came here twice in the last week that I lived in London...it's so special that eating a very early lunch here was the very last thing I did before getting on the tube to Heathrow. I'm gonna attempt to break down what makes this place so spectacular. First of all, the vibe of this space is very special. It's large and light with high ceilings and comfortable seating on the entry level. Both times I have visited we stayed on the ground level, but I poked my head upstairs and it's beautiful. Downstairs they have a little lounge-ey bar. The owners have done a masterful job, updating this building while still hanging on to the old school industrial feel to it. The service on my first visit was flawless. The waitress broke down the menu for us and helped us to figure out exactly what to order to suit out preferences. She was very thorough in asking about food allergies and preferred spice levels. Also, she was clearly passionate and informed about the food. It didn't feel like she was trying to up sell us, but instead to make sure we were getting the right items that would be ideal for sharing. On my second visit, the staff was less amazing but I chalked that up to our early visit and the fact that we were in a bit of a hurry and didn't ask for a menu walk through. Again, I found out waiter to be helpful, though somewhat less attentive. The food here is show stopping. Easily the best Indian food I've had in my life and possibly the best meals I've eaten in London. I adored every bite of every item we ordered. You must try the black daal. It's spectacular. Rich and savory and outstanding. The calamari was definitely a stand out (in a sweet and sour fruity sauce). The lamb kebab and chicken tikka were juicy and delicious and perfectly spiced. The lamb samosas were crispy and well flavored (though I wish there were more than 2 in an order). The gunpowder potatoes are tasty and savory and a cheap side dish to go with all of the other more flavorsome dishes. The house special lamb stew was outstanding. Like my mouth is watering now just thinking about it. Oh my god. Also the naan (we tried all four kinds) are all fabulous. The cocktails and even the nonalcoholic drinks all looked incredibly tempting. My friend and I split a pitcher of Bombay pimms and it was fabulous and refreshing. The one caveat of this place is its crazy business. Make sure you book a table if you can or be prepared to wait. But really. It's like so worth it. I am heartbroken to have moved so far away from this magical restaurant. Please go there for me. Show me the pictures. I will cry from jealousy but it will be worth it. Go. Now. Right now. read more

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My no. 1 dining experience in London! Dishoom serves modern Indian food out of a renovated railway shed built baaaaack in the day. The place is huge, cavernous in fact, and the decor incredible. It's like being transported back in time to a first class cabins in the 19 century... lots of dark wood, patterned tiled floors, marble countertops and metal finishings. Anyway, enough about the décor. The food... well, it's darn delicious. Every dish we tried was packed full of flavour w beautifully balanced spice and lots of fresh herbs. We got a smorgasboard of dishes and all were to die for but the surprise standout dish for me was their daal, which they simmer for over 24hours so it's absorbed all the delicious liquid. Unfortunately this time we didn't have room for dessert but next time I am back in London this week be my first stop. Oh and make sure that you go downstairs to the Permit Bar for a drink either before or after dinner. It's got a bit of a speakeasy vibe and the service and drinks are impeccable. Try one of their signature cocktails or tipples, as they call them. I'm a negroni fan so couldn't go past Sonia's take on the classic - Hayman's Dry gin, Campari & Dishoom vermouth served with hand carved ice. One last thing... Dishoom doesn't take bookings so I'd recommend getting there early, putting your name on the list and then heading downstairs for a tipple (or two). We got there around 6pm and were seated well before 7pm, but apparently the wait can be up to 3 hours during peak times. read more

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When I visited London last Fall, we tried to get into three different Dishoom locations, only to find unbearably long queues, so it's been at the top of my suggestion list since I got back to London in June. Finally, today was the day I got to experience the bacon and egg naan that I'd been hearing about, but first, let me say how beautiful this location is. Unassuming from the outside, inside you're transported back in time to British colonial Bombay. The interior is fantastically done and feels rich and opulent, yet cozy and warm. We were seated upstairs and ordered two cappuccinos. They arrived in what looked like small milkshake glasses, topped with a bit of chocolate. To be fair, they tasted good, but needed to be much hotter. I prefer my coffee in mugs that tend to keep them warmer, but that's just me. My girlfriend ordered the bacon & egg naan (noms!) and I ordered the Kejriwal -- two gloriously orange-yolked fried eggs atop chilli cheese toast with spring onions/scallions/green onions/whatever you call them here and coriander. They aren't afraid of flavor and it showed. It. Was. Perfect. Perfect size (though I could've eaten way more), perfectly cooked, perfect price at only £4.90. Seriously, i can't get breakfast at the crappy takeaway down the street for £4.90! The service was super fast, friendly and attentive, which pushes it to five stars for me. Price, flavor, speed, ambience. Two thumbs up. I want to go back for dinner! read more

Dishoom - cappuccinos. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Had heard a lot about Dishoom which tries to replicate quintessential Mumbai Cafe's and was surprised when we found one Tucked away behind Granary Square, Kings Cross. We decided to try it out and it was indeed a new one which had just opened. The Decor - from the moment you enter has a Indian touch, or rather a Mumbai (Bombay) feel to it with Hindi Scripts and Indian artefacts and humour. The music is retro Bollywood and the menu is local Mumbai. I found the dishes reasonably priced. I ordered a Dishum Chicken Tikka(£7.50) and a portion of Cheense Nan (£2.50). My fried decided to go light and ordered from the light bites - he ordered a Bhel (Street food made with Puffed Rice), Vada Pav (Check out my review of Sree Krishna Vada Pav) and a glass of Sugarcane Juice. We decided to share a portion of Gunpowder Potato(£5.20) (Roasted Potatoes with hot chilli and spices). The food quickly arrived and literally blew me away! It had the heat and spiciness, the kind we get in an Indian restaurant in India! It was refreshing and there was no attempt made to tailor it to local palate. I looked around me and saw the majority of clientele were non-Indians and were obviously enjoying the food, a big change from the standard curry joints. The menu has only two curry dishes and all other stuff are authentic Indian stuff. The waiters are extremely friendly and knowledgeable and eager to help. It was a bombardment of senses - I closed my eyes for an instant and The Decor, food, the smells of incense sticks and the old Bollywood songs transported me to my favourite Mumbai cafe. Highly recommended. PS : Dishum are giving away £10 vouchers to every visitor which can be redeemed between Jan and Mar at their Kings Cross Branch, minimum spend of £40 required to claim. read more

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In a month I've eaten here 12 times and literally eaten and drank everything on the menu. I've weathered wind, rain and ice, for dates, get-togethers and family dinners. And though it's not perfect and you can get better Indian food (if you look REALLY hard) in London, it is the best place I can recommend in London overall. + Breakfast: I thought I knew it all about Dishoom until after a year having dinners I went for breakfast; and I fell in love all over again. The Bacon Egg Naan Roll is delicious; wood smoked bacon with gooey organic egg, a layer of cream cheese and fresh chopped coriander, with the char from the tandoor on the naan. Paired with a sweet and very mildly spiced chilli jam to lighten the smoke and char- I was licking the plate. Which is a beautiful white and blue like your Nanniji might have. The Chicken Keema looked good but wasn't amazing, and I found it too oily. Fire Toast (2-3 pieces) was ok, came lukewarm and a touch dry, but the preserves were nice. The Big Bombay breakfast is awesome, and the Masala Beans yummy; if needing a slight chilli kick (my preference). + Have a Dhoble cocktail to perk up your brunch, or a monsoon malabar coffee for those grim morning-afters. It must be said the coffee isn't great (i.e. barista level), but I like the chicory hit from it. Get a lassi, or ask can they do a sugar cane & lime juice otherwise. + Lunch: you can't go wrong with with a Frankie roll and a Thumps-Up. Get it into you. Their wine selection is average, but their cocktails are why you are here. Summertime, hit the juleps. Wintertime go for a chota peg. Avoid the Indian Sula wine (overpriced) and Amrut whiskey (sub-par) if you are into those things. Sorry India :( + Dinner: Aw yisss. I mean, I can write on every item, but no need. Their special, Lamb Nahil Nihari is a leg of lamb originating in Iran and infamous on the streets of Pakistan. The sauce is thick and unctuous and morish, scoopable with the garlic roti. The lamb itself is well cooked and tasty, but I doubt slow cooked (would be better) as it needed to be carved/pried off the bone on both occasions we ordered. A large portion, get to share at £17.50. Don't opt for the brainzzzz (my preference). Headliners are the Chicken Ruby (perfect for those people who think Indian food must be a sauce, meat, and rice), Chicken Berry Britannia (recreation of Café Britannia in Mumbai), house daal mopped up with roomali (handkerchief) roti, vada pau with a dollop of fresh green coriander chutney, paneer tikka and more. Desserts- probably the only thing I'm not impressed with. The overly heavy Guju Shrikhand & Chocolate Mouse, and the Ghola Ice is divisive among friends. Best opt for a simple kulfi. Pudding wine isn't much to talk about, don't bother with it. Get chocolate chai or a 'Dirty chai' instead. Cocktails/Drinks: all of them. While downstairs go for the juleps and pegs; at the dinner table I love the East India Gimlet. Overall- for its price, service and consistent quality every day all day, it's impossible not to say it's my favourite place to eat in London. Always coming back. read more

I freaking loved this restaurant. Hands down a five star meal. Having a lot of Indian friends has pushed me to try Indian food a lot and this was by far one of my favorite meals. We ordered the vegetable samosas to start, the house special daal, the dishoom chicken tikka masala, the naan and garlic naan, and the murgh malai. The murgh malai and the daal were probably my favorite dishes but I honestly enjoyed everything I ordered. The samosas were hot and flavorful, the daal was perfect, and the naan tasted almost like homemade naan. Be warned that they charge £3.50 for water so you might as well order their chai tea. Definitely give this a try if you're in the area! Not only was the food good but the ambience was perfect as well. read more

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Some of the best Indian food of my life! Definitely lives up to the hype - recommended to us by pretty much everyone for Indian food in London.Not a huge fan of dal but it is their signature dish and SO GOOD. We also had the biryani which was good too. It's also in a great and convenient location for tourists downtown. Chai was also as good as I've had in India -- nothing like those fake chai tea lattes at Starbucks. read more

I had heard about this place prior to visiting London. My cousin recommended the King's Cross location as it has a nicer atmosphere. As expected, there was a very long line - we first waited about 45 minutes in line to enter the restaurant. Then we went to the bar and got drinks while waiting another 30 minutes for a table. Overall food was very good, prices were decent but portions were smaller than expected. We ordered the chicken tandoori, pineapple paneer tandoori (both were delicious), lamb chops (a bit chewy), house special dal (very good!!), chicken curry (good), and potatoes (I was not a fan). Drinks were unique as well. Overall, a good experience, would come again for breakfast, just expect to wait a long time! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Being use to Indian food, I wonder if this place would give me the taste I like. First you enter and the place is huge. You can't tell who are the waiter compared to the customers but you get nicely welcome and invited to wait in some comfy seat with a buzzer to let you know when you table is ready. Once seated, the lady explained and advice on the menu. And we are ready to share Indian food and have a nice time. Everything we tried except the fish where tasty. The drink especially the lassy was excellent. I am not disappointed at all by this place and would highly recommend it. Some people might say it's not as spicy as in India but still the taste is there and we love it! read more

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Lunched here yesterday on Sunday with the family at the Dishoom Indian restaurant in London for the very first time. It is situated in a ancient English railway warehouse. The place was abuzzing on our arrival. The Bombay Big Breakfast at an expensive £11.50 was very disappointing, compared to Big Breakfast size meals in other London cafes and restaurants (which charged at even half the price). There was bugger-all ingredients on the plate, hardly any grilled streaky bacon or grilled mushrooms to be seen , and the fried tomato was quite small in size. Only the two sausages were of normal size. The massala flavour baked beans tasted kinda odd too. Their Chai tea at an expensive £2.50 per small glass although tasty was served only luke warm. I hate luke warm tea!! Also their old wooden styled chairs weren't very comfortable, and the whole place felt very old and cramped. However our waitress was friendly enough. A restaurant is only as good as its last meal. And for that reason alone, I would not return here again in a hurry. It's expensive and the food is nothing really special. Though for many I guess, the Dishoom is good for its authentic old Indian styled restaurant novelty value.. But sorry......... thats not good enough for me!! read more

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First, the space is awesome. Tons of interesting nooks and crannies. Location is also fun, especially on a summer weekend. I really like the community tables as well. Big enough to fit a lot of parties without overhearing everyone's conversations. However, the place needs to seriously invest in some kind of cooling or ventilation system. I mean, goodness, it was probably 95 F in there last night. That just doesn't work. On to the food: - The ruby chicken was creamy, tender, and had a nice pop to it. Probably my favorite dish - The mattar paneer was fantastic. The combined flavors of the paneer, curry, and peas was something I won't soon forget - The chicken tikka was below average. Chicken tikka shouldn't taste like boiled chicken. Very disappointed - The black daal was rich and had a very nice smoke flavor - The pau bhaji was above average. It definitely did its job of whetting my appetite read more

I love Dishoom more than life itself. More than my two younger siblings and the woman that gave birth to me (and they really are the best). More than watching a Keith Moon, Slash, Bowie, Bruce Foxton, Mick Gallagher supergroup gig (oooh that was tough!). More than how my lil heart keeps me alive (I'd swap an egg naan roll for a portion of heart any day of the week). More than....well everything. Honest. Ok, so the service isn't always the quickest but strangely that only seems to be the case when the restaurant is quiet, during peak times it works like clockwork. And yep sometimes it can be quicker to run the London marathon, twice, rather than queue and wait for a table but whats an hour or two in a queue right in return for a Dishoom chip butty!? ('Vada Pau' if you were wondering). The food, in particular the breakfast menu, is amazing. Great quality, and tasty. Don't expect your usual local curry house menu. The portions for dinner aren't overly huge so you may want to order a side or two to go with them. I've eaten here for breakfast about 15 or so times now and it's definitely a favourite if not THE place to find me of a morning (oh hello there stalkerface). There's lots of choice for the lunch/dinner menu too. This particular Dishoom is a really airy building spread out on different floors, go and take a wander if you have time. I love all of the pictures of India on the walls. Its great for big groups here too. There's an awesome bar 'The Permit Room' on the lower floor where the toilets are that I haven't tried yet but looks great. My favourite dishes are: the infamous breakfast naan rolls (egg please), the breakfast Akuri (spicey scrambled eggs), the chai is good and unlimited (although I think that's only at breakfast time, anyone know?) The wraps are great for lunch too and pretty much any of the curries and naan breads for dinner are winners as well. Oh what the hell, just stay for the whole day with a good book and eat your way through all the menus. Ask for a breakfast loyalty card if you're not offered one, 5 breakfast visits and a stamp each time earns you a little thank you and a naan roll and some chai on your next visit. I was there last Tuesday, oh and Friday and will most probably be there on Monday. My face, coming to a Dishoom near you soon. read more

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Is it weird when I give 5 stars but the daal makhani was the best dish on the menu? Yeah, sorta. But that's ok! The daal is really just that good. We also got tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, the lamb dish (similar to lamb jalfrezi) veggie korma, chicken biriyani, and samosas. Of all of them, I would recommend any, though the veg korma was not as mindblowing. Also they make great cocktails. Luckily (or semi-unluckily) the line (queue) was so long you'll have a chance to try a few before your meal. The first part of the line takes place outside. In the late fall chill, this kind of sucks but they do ply you with free sherry, mint tea and chai. The second part of the line is in the downstairs bar where you'll be temporarily seated and can order drinks and two snack options. Of the two, get the banana chips. The various chutneys are excellent. Once you're actually seated the good comes out quick too. It almost seems like a wonder the line is so long, given how fast they actually work, and the size of the place, but that just speaks to it's well earned popularity. read more

This was my seventh dishoom visit and most disappointing yet. The service was terrible. No one attended to our "communal"/ family-style table and our water was rarely replenished. By the end of our meal we walked over, picked up a jug and helped ourselves. We were a party of six adults. Taste-wise too this was underwhelming. The okra fries and chili cheese toast hit the spot but the rest of the vegetarian entrees and appetizers we ate were average. Dishoom has reached a stage in its journey where it is going to get customers purely out of reputation. Hope they get back to customer obsession and quality. read more

Been to both Shoreditch and the new branch in Kings Cross Granary Square and prefer the latter for it's more grander feel. The décor is fantastic with some old Indian photos and interior. For me it's the perfect place to start of with food but especially drinks (sit at the bar if possible in the middle if on a date). Really good drinks served here. We had about 8 in a few hours and all were great. Stand out things to have for me are: - Moonsooned Cobbler cocktail - Whiskey Sour - Mango Fennel Lassi. - Chef special of Nalli Nihari - Okra Fries and Calamari are musts to have to start off with Didn't like: Dishoom Slaw Murgh Malai (they serve it slightly pink chicken as a footnote) Little tip don't bother getting any table at back as it is around the side and bit out of the way I feel. We actually moved back more into the length open space at front. And DO go up the stairs and see the view from there. read more

I was in London for a week and ate here 3 times. It is one of the best Indian restaurants I have had the pleasure of eating at! I tried the chicken ruby, mattar paneer, lamb boti kabab, and the house black daal. EVERYTHING was exceptional, but the chicken ruby was probably (it's hard to decide) my favorite. I would put it as their version of tikka masala, so if you're a fan definitely give it a try! In addition to having great food, the service was also fantastic. Everyone I encountered was really friendly, knowledge of the menu, and attentive. So yourself a solid favor and eat here, if you aren't already at the restaurant when you are reading this review! Do yourself another favor and get the chai while you're at it! read more

Dishoom! Most of my londoners friends kept talking about this place and when I finally arrived london, I literally dragged myself to go. The food was great but its a little overrated indian inspired food. Its not bad but you can get amazing indian food elsewhere with 1/2 of the price. read more

I've been here numerous times but oddly have never penned a review. I was most recently in because I needed to do work in the vicinity of Saint Pancras and this, in Granary Square, is really nearby. They let me sit in a corner, sip chai, and grind away on my laptop for hours without fussing once. That said, when I've come, it's almost always been for breakfast, and everything about this place is just *proper.* They have incense burning, very friendly staff, an accessible menu, and delicious food. Do not miss this place if you're even remotely close by. read more

Dishoom was recommended to me by 2 friends so I made a point to come here during my trip to the UK. I ordered the chicken ruby which was AMAZING! Wanted a second order of it but I was stuffed. Make sure to order naan or rice because these dishes don't come with either. I opted for the garlic naan and it was great! Black house daal (4/5): now although this is the "house special" I didn't think it was particularly good. It's mostly lentils in there and the sauce wasn't really my favorite. Overall, nice ambiance and good service. Worth a try! read more

Dishoom - Chicken (forgot the full name) and black house daal - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

So far I have loved every single Dishoom that has opened and if I may dare say it, it might be my favourite chain restaurant. Like their sisters the venue is massive consisting of three floors, up stairs for the formal restaurant, ground floor for the lounge and downstairs for the bar area. All children friendly though as I saw families with children in every section. As we made a reservation and I highly recommend it if you want to be seated immediately, we were seated upstairs. With views over to the ground floor the place felt big and airy maximised by its high ceilings. Although I was quite confused to why the ceiling fans were still turned in the middle of Winter wasting electricity and not helping the place keep warm. The wooden decor was lovely though, dark mahogany with its spiral staircase and simple dangling lamp shades. Noise levels drown out and the seating layout allow you to wind down happily with your companions. As this was a breakfast date was my partner we went crazy and ordered the following: Sausage and egg naan roll. The dough had a lovely bite to it being stretchy and warm. The flavour almost creamy with a nice smokiness to it from the browning. It was filled with sausages that could have been cooked slightly less to have kept its lovely juices and bounce being quite dense. But the flavours and spices redeem itself and paired with the two delicious runny sunny side up and a good kick from the chilli jam I still enjoyed it very much. Chilli cheese toast with two fried egg. I found the cheese toast slightly on the overcooked side. But that's because I prefer my cheese more stretchy but the flavours were rich, well spiced and plentiful of herbs creating an extreme mix of flavours in one bite. Delicious. The runny yolk help add that beautiful moisture and earthiness that added to the tasty experience. Bombay omelette So much flavour! The minced meat was so beautifully spiced my tongue was trying to keep up with all the taste. I noticed a pattern here is that they like their things well done. The egg itself was slightly overcooked for me I found it lost its silkiness and became crisp. But once given all can be forgiven by the flavours and together eaten with the soft buttered toast, washed down with my chai tea it was totally awesome. Keema per eedu. A very rich spicy dish of minced chicken and liver pieces topped with potato chips and a runny egg. The only dish where I'm not complaining that something is overcooked. The tender pieces of chicken went really well against the softer smoother kidney pieces. Together with the crunches from the potato chips and soft runny egg the sensation in my mouth was amazing. The spices used was also incredibly fragrant and not just there for the kick. It was also served with soft fluffy buttered toasted buns which were helpful in reducing the heat. Delicious and very filling and wholesome. Although this is a brunch review I have also been for dinner and it was just as mind blowing and expressive. Whether it's for a date, casual dining or special celebration I'm sure Dishoom caters for everything. It's in such a location too, near Granary Square right beside the lovely canal. Service has been friendly every time I visit. Did I mention that if you order Chai Tea it comes unlimited? So awesome. read more

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Whether you're a local or a tourist, there's no way you wouldn't have heard of Dishoom - because it's one of the best places to have Indian food in London. Dishoom is widely known for the thoughtfully curated modern Indian cuisine and the interior design of its restaurants. Unfortunately they don't take reservations for parties less than 6 people and the wait can be long but not to fret, all locations have a bar area inside for those who are waiting for a table to grab some drinks first. Try the Calaba Colada, it's like a pina colada with a Bombay twist and trust me, the 45 minute wait won't feel long at all. Shortly after being seated, you'll get a pretty extensive menu printed on a double sided A3 paper. I'll make this easy for you - for a classic curry, what you should try is the Chicken Ruby. This is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is incredibly tender. You'll get a ton of curry sauce so help yourself to some slow cooked and aromatic biryani. I recommend either the Awadhi Lamb Biryani or the Jackfruit Biryani. I'm a huge fan of both and it's great for sharing. For sides, I like the Gunpowder Potatoes - they're smokey and aromatic with a slight kick to your taste buds. For those who can't pass on paneer at an Indian restaurant, the Mattar Paneer is the way to go. It's rich and flavorful, you can't go wrong with this. And if you find that you have a ton of extra sauce left, a garlic naan or the handkerchief-thin roti is great for this. On their menu, you'll also find the specials which are seasonal and usually great for big groups. I got to try the pulled lamb shank on the bone once and it was super tender, spicey and delicious! I highly recommend checking out Dishoom, it definitely lives up to the hype. And don't forget to ask for some of their complimentary chutney! read more

Long wait, tiny portions, shitty service, loud, crowded...avoid at all cost

Best food in London! The service is amazing! I like how you can share the dishes as well

A classic homage to Parsi Indian Cafe atmosphere, From the food to the service, this was one of the best experiences I had. We got the bun muska, parsi omelette and the akuri. All of these recipes are a must. Dishoom is a must visit if i ever revisit London. read more

Amazing !!!! The best Indian food I've ever had and the place is so cool. I guess it's a converted factory and that plays really well in this location . The service was a bit slow but acceptable . It's is a large space and that makes it harder for the staff to get around . Love the look and feel of the main floor . Downstairs is more lounge like and the upstairs is open and perfect for a lunch break . The food is the star here and I can't wait to go back on my next trip to London . I wish they had one here in NYC as well. read more

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I've been to 3 different locations of Dishoom over several years, and Im baffled at how they all manage to retain quality and consistency. Last time I was in London, I went twice in 24 hours! Their naan is excellent, dhal is the perfect complexity of spices, and I always make sure to add some raita to the order to balance out the heat from everything else. They have an excellent selection of cocktail. The staff is friendly, attentive, yet casual. The environment is stylish without trying too hard. Expect a wait, no matter what time of day you go. Its totally worth it though. This was my first time at breakfast, and now I want an Egg Naan Roll every day - runny eggs wrapped in their tasty naan with tomato chutney, plus a never-ending glass of their chai. Perfect! read more

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Amazing restaurant bar just behind the Granary. Architecture is stunning, and the food matches. We visited for the first time 11 Nov, when they had the soft opening - and probably went 5 times in two weeks! Had a selection from breakfast, the masala with chopped chicken liver and eggs - not too spicy and incredibly moreish and warming. Granola with berries and yoghurt - healthy and delicious. Sides of bacon (ginger pig) and masala beans which were also incredible. Running out of adjectives. My new favourite destination in Kings Cross. --- Delighted to see that Dishoom has been picked as the Yelper's favourite restaurant in the UK. I know that it relates to another branch, but still, this is as good. read more

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Oh my goodness, this place is heaven on earth. It is one of the most gorgeous restaurants in London (specifically this location) and staffed with the loveliest people. The food is out of this world. I wish I had two stomachs so I could've tried more things. We started with the lamb samosas which were amazing: crispy, not greasy, and spiced to perfection. There were three sauces that went from mild, medium to spicy and I preferred the slightly sweet mild sauce. Next was the house chai. This is the best chai I've ever had so far. It was so good I forgot to take a picture until it was just a few drops at the bottom of the glass. For our mains we had mattar paneer and mahi tikka with garlic naan. The vegetarian curry was the perfect level of spiciness for me (mild) and I inhaled it quite quickly. The garlic naan was perfect to mop it up with. The mahi was so good. It was clearly very fresh and done perfectly. I also tried the mango and fennel lassi and the pistachio kulfi. A kulfi is pretty much a lassi in popsicle form. It was a lovely way to cool things down and satisfy my sweet tooth. I dare say we had a perfect dinner. read more

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I'm going to give them 4, only because of their sneaky 12,5% service charge pre added to the bill. More and more places are doing this now and I'm not okay with it. Put a suggestion, but already added to the bill? No-no. 4£ tip for a 25£ breakfast is HUGE! The food was delicious, I had the sausage and egg naan which was everything I expected, with a freshly squeezed orange juice. This dish is my new FAVE and will be my first stop the second I step off the Eurostar. My partner had the big Bombay breakfast which for him, needed slightly more on the plate to be a real big breakfast, but hey. The chocolate chai tea latte wasn't balanced so you couldn't taste the chai at all, unfortunate. The decor and mood is amazing, and (surprisingly!) they take breakfast reservations, although arriving at 9 and leaving at 10.30, there was definitely no need for them. Service overall was efficient and friendly enough, not enough to warrant me giving them a 4£ tip though. A definite keeper and I look forward to returning. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Many friends told me that London has the best Indian food. My husband highly recommended Dishoom in Kings Cross，so I decided to give it a try. They only take reservation for 6ppl+, so we decided to arrive a bit early at 6:30. The place was packed, but the lineup was better than expected, we got seated in less than half an hour. They offered us free cocktails while waiting. We had the fried octopus as appetiser and it was so good that we order a second round. All dishes were delicious and up to expectation. Recommended to get a seat on the inside if you are having dinner, as the outside area get pretty windy and cold after sunset. read more

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Bold Aroma of Indian spices could be a bit of a prickle for sensitive noses, has a big offering of dishes from the subcontinent although the flavors are mild and mostly inconsistent with the original style of the region . Over all a mixed bag not worth visiting. read more

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This place is one of the most hyped up (and overrated) places I've been to. Literally the second I posted that I was in London, literally every single person I know who has been to London told me I HAD to go to this restaurant and that this was their favorite restaurant in the world. They were all Indian and I'm Indian so I had SUPER HIGH expectations, which might have skewed my opinion of the restaurant. Anyways, so the restaurant had the BEST decor I have ever seen in any restaurant I've ever been to before in my life. Like it was honestly so cute. I could tell that a lot of thought had been put into even the smallest details. It was also great that when you buy a meal, they donate another meal. Anyways, I ordered the chole bhatura which is one of my favorite Indian dishes and I also got chai. The chai was super good and they gave free refills, which i was happy about. Anyways, I was pretty disappointed with the chole bhatura. Like it definitely was not bad, but it was definitely not worth all the hype the restaurant got. Idk maybe I just ordered the wrong thing or something,but it was just so average. The puris were whatever. The chickpeas were alright to begin with, but started getting super spicy the more I ate. The halwa was pretty sweet, but all the tastes were like super tiring. Like I really like to eat and I usually don't stop until I'm stuffed, but I just got so tired of the taste that I just stopped eating before I was full. Idk might not sound like a big deal but for me that's wild. Anyways, overall cute restaurant with ok food (based only on the one thing I ordered though), but I would not hype it up to my friends the way people hyped it up to me. Like me and my friend literally STRUGGLED getting here. Like I mean walking miles and getting lost all while super hangry (idk why but google maps was not giving us the right location), and I would not go through all that struggle again for this. But if you're in the area, I would go and maybe try something else read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Having never been to Dishoom before I was able to visit the new Kings Cross location and cannot believe I have waited this long to try their food. Although I have seen it during the soft launch, the staff were knowledgable and attentive, the space itself was beautiful and reminded me of a cafe in an Indian train station and the food was incredible. I will come here as often as possible. I am determined to spend time in the basement bar. read more

My favorite food I had during my trip to London! We made reservations for lunch just in case it was busy. I didn't get the chance to take a photo of all the food we ordered, but it was family style so we each chose a couple of plates. A table favorite was the chicken ruby and I loved the garlic naan as well. The restaurant environment and customer service were also excellent; the server was very helpful explaining the menu. read more

The area behind Kings Cross is changing with food choices now expanding beyond Caravan and the Grain Store on Granary Square. Exciting stuff, where will it all end?! I've been to a couple of the other branches of Dishoom across London and really like the concept which, according to the blurb, is based on the old Iranian coffee shops around Bombay. This translates into a great selection of interesting drinks and nibbles to be enjoyed throughout the day. I came here for a casual business meeting and we found a quiet lower table in the corner. Free chai-fi :-) Only snacks on this occasion. Ordering a chicken tikka sandwich sounds like a bit of a cop-out but the filling was truly delicious and very different from the generic flavouring prevalent in shop bought versions. The chicken wasn't died red and beautifully spiced. It came in a chappati which didn't really work that well for a wrap, especially as I tried to combat it with cutlery (this was a business meeting after all) - too tough and tha chappati won in that I didn't eat most of it. The okkra fries are amazing and I know I'll find an excuse to order them with everything on future visits. Staff were very friendly but overly keen to clear empties. I suppose Dishoom strives on a quick turnover and we may have overstayed our welcome a bit? read more

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What a delicious experience! Came for lunch - actually, came for brunch but didn't realise it stopped at midday. Was disappointed initially as came for the bacon naan but ordered several small plates between us and they were fantastic. Particular props to the calamari, chip butty, chai tea and pistachio kulfi. We actually ordered a second calamari after finishing the first bowl! Everything was flavored delectably and dishes complemented each other perfectly. On top of that, the location is just cool. A huge, atmospheric warehouse, with plenty of twists and intriguing touches. Even the toilet was an adventure! Will definitely return - for brunch and to try the rest of the menu! read more

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This was my second Dishoom experience, though first one at this location near Kings Cross. We rolled by around 11am on a Saturday and got right in which was magical. Fantastic place as usual - great service (also really fast!), excellent food (those okra fries - yum!) and excellent ambiance. Not too loud for London so it was nice to actually have a conversation. I'm happy I live so close - I'll be back! read more

Went for a friend's birthday lunch, and everything was great. We had the set menu, which included an assortment of nibbles and mains and sides, all of which were served in turn and in generous portions. Unfortunately, they ran out of one of the desserts, so we had only the three flavours of Indian style popsicle to choose from. Nonetheless, all was good and I quite enjoyed my mango popsicle. Service was excellent. They brought everything out promptly and went out of their way to assist us in various things, ranging extra drinks for select ones of us to helping charge my mobile in their office. The staff were friendly through to the end. A great different nice staff can make, especially for a part of c20 people. Ambience was also fab. Typical Dishoom style interior, but I appreciated how they paid attention to the details of maintaining the "old" and the history, amidst the modern infrastructure. read more

I've always cycled past their Covent Garden branch and marvelled at the long queue outside, wondering if it was really worth it. Turning up to their Kings Cross branch and seeing a line of fewer than 5 people, we decided to wait in line. We got the customary "It might take 30min, but we doubt it" and fewer than 10 minutes later we were seated. The decor is amazing; if I could buy a home like it, I would. It does however feel quite colonial. But has a great charm to it (if you get a chance, check out the toilets!) The food was also awesome, and kudos to them for having both a gluten free, and a dairy free version of their menu. Will definitely be back. read more

Dishoom - Their old style take on toilets - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I was near the King's cross area, and Dishoom was high on the Yelp list.. so I wanted to check it out. The line already was super long at around 5:30pm, but I got lucky and sat at the bar. (I forget how it worked out..I might have told them I was eating alone, and it moved up faster.). I asked for recommendations from the server/ bartender, and I got the Pau Bhaji (smashed stuff in small bowl with buttered bread) and matter paneer. I liked the paneer dish, which had good mixture of flavors that you expect from this dosh, although on the mild side. Rice quality was good. The pau bhaji was good, but nothing spectacular. I really liked the vibe, and the mango lassi with cardamom was very nice as well (not overly sweet). If you can stand the wait - and they make it more tolerable by providing some free bites around and everybody waiting didn't seem to mind how long the wait was - it's a fun place to go for some decent Indian food at a very reasonable price. read more

Dishoom - Pau bhaji and Mattar paneer - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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