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

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

Taste: 4 Creativity/Authenticity: 4 Atmosphere: 4.5 Service: 4 Bang for your buck: 3 Now this is why I flew to London from Los Angeles, london claims to Have the best indian food in the world and dishoom you Def proved yourself. Where do I begin let's start with the atmosphere of this place very colonial vibe which is awesome you don't have anything like this in LA. Now to the food man everything we got from the condiments to the ruby chicken all amazing back to back packed with amazing flavors that hit the spot when your craving indian. The service here is on point whatever you need their waitresses are great. Prices here are a little high for the size of their portions but for the quality and taste this place is worth spending money in especially for how bad the dollar is compared to pounds. All I'm gonna say is I'll be back tonight for round 2 keep up the great work and amazing food keeping london on point with the best indian food by far read more

Excellent place to eat Indian food in London. In general the food is not greasy and has a lot of flavor. Started with the okra fingers which were fried but not greasy, and a nice vegetarian starter. The chili cheese toast was a nice appetizer and came with 4 pieces of toast. The chicken tikka was grilled after being marinated as was the paneer tikka. The black daal was excellent as were the spicy lamb chops. No meal is complete without some rice and some naan, both of which were very good. Although a chain restaurant, this was one of the best Indian meals I've had in a long time. 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

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

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

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

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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I will never not eat at Dishoom when I'm visiting London - this happens to be the third location I've visited. When I walked up around 6pm on a Sun evening, there was already quite a long queue, but shortly after I got in line, a hostess greeted me and was able to seat me immediately at the bar - one of the perks of traveling solo! Anyhow, the food lived up to my expectations, except for the lamb kabob, which I found to be a bit offputting (though I loved the lamb samosas and spicy lamb chops). Parts of the kabob had the grilled finish, but parts did not see the flame, so they were a bit soggy and not great. I also ordered the old fashioned for "dessert," but instead of a drink made to order, the bartender brought over a small vial of pre-prepared mix for me to pour myself. A bit underwhelming in presentation, though the drink itself was not bad. I will continue to patronize Dishoom when in town, though will probably stick to the Soho location from now on... read more

Best Indian restaurant I've ever had. Super authentic, great service, great atmosphere. Staff is super helpful if you've never had Indian food & will give recommendations and help out. Get the lamb & okra read more

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Holy cow! Who would have thought you could have bacon and egg naan for breakfast! This is my first time having Indian for brekky and let me tell you, it was AWESOME! I had looked up Dishoom before I got to London and saw great reviews. I gotta agree with everyone that it was really good! Let me start with the chai - order once and get free top ups! But it was soo good! You could really taste the spices!! The way it should be! Now to the food!! Simply a really good twist to fusing Indian and western brekky. Think of it as instead of a sausage mcmuffin, you get a sausage naan!! Same with a bacon and egg naan!! Any ways, all in all great experience. The restaurant itself is really nice as well! read more

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Great brunch, tons of food for the price as well. The egg naan was great, and bun maska comes with a chai tea for dipping. The Bombay breakfast is enormous and the porridge is bottomless. And the best part is that it all tastes great and is only a 5 minute walk from Kings Cross! Food comes out working minutes due to electronic order taking, some outdoor seats available as well. read more

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I was told this was one of THE best Indian food restaurants in the world. I was not disappointed. We arrived at King's Cross from Amsterdam late and wanted to experience this place. Even without a reservation we were seated fairly quickly. The staff was wonderful and the cocktails - oh my god. We received our food quickly and it was heaven on earth I swear. So many flavors and spices. Do yourself a favor and stop in to this place if you're in London. You will be thankful you did. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Easily the best Indian restaurant in existence insofar as Ive had. I thought id had indian food before i came here. The cocktails were great. I ordered off the menu twice and they did it right. The black daal is really yummy. Try it, even if you are there for a drink itd be well worth it as a snack. Lamb stew, cooked greens and tikka mahi are all good. Their red chutney which goes with the fried things as an appetizer is out of the world good. The place has a cool 1800s indian railway theme going jn the decor department. Absolutely a wonderful place. Well worth a planned night out. Go here and prepare to be impressed. read more

One of the better spots in London. This is authentic Indian cuisine with an amazingly beautiful and cozy interior and stellar customer service. Their menu is tapas style so everything is meant to be shared. You also eat in a magnificent order where the appetizers, main course/meat, and sides are built to complement each other in a stunning way. I had the samosas, potatoes, fried okra, and garlic naan and they were good. The samosas were flavorful but I would have preferred a bit more spice (they were heavy on cinnamon and nutmeg). The okra was amazing and I typically hate okra. The garlic naan left a lot to be desired. It would have been better paired with a more flavorful rita. The service was the best part. Our server went out of her way to be accommodating and sweet. We went later in the evening after he dinner rush and she never made us feel like we had to hurry and she still had People sing happy birthday to me at the end of our meal. My recommendation is to call and determine how long the wait is before going. You'll wait for hours if you aren't prepared. read more

Magnificence achieved! From walking in to walking all around and reluctantly leaving this establishment happy and satiated, this place is a joy. The restaurant is huge inside with 4 floors of service! No joke!!! And every nook & cranny is lovingly decorated and designed to stay true to the fusion of elevated vintage "travel/goods exchange station" and India (like an authentic washing station, photos, coloring, etc.) with written signage in both English and Hindi. I've been lucky enough to have visited India and this felt so familiar and comforting. The service was impeccable and our server Falhid (spelling?) was so accommodating and informative. We were dressed super casual and obviously not locals but were treated like royalty. The food was insanely authentic and delicious with quality infused into each dish and bite. We arrived just after breakfast service but they brought us a serving of Bun Maska upon seeing our disappointment and we were so grateful. The bread was so fresh and the chai warmed the soul. We also had some colorful Indian snacks brought complimentary, and we ordered Muttar Paneer (wife's favorite!), Chicken Tikka Roll (like kathi roll), and bowl of greens with plain biryani. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. Lucky and unsurprisingly they have 5 more locations!!!! PS: check out the bar downstairs and the restrooms! Even they are an experience. So special! read more

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Love this place! Came here a few times over the summer. Don't be intimidated by the long line outside - they are extremely efficient at moving people into tables and serving drinks (even complimentary tea) while you wait. If you're desperate not to wait, you'll have to come early (before 6pm). The cocktails are a real treat - take a look through the book. As far as food goes, here are my (veg) highlights: Okra fries Black daal Chole bhatura (amazing) The price point is great, and they're very accommodating about food allergies - I brought a gluten free person here and the staff was very helpful. In general the service is excellent. read more

As good as Indian restaurant can get. There's a modern flare so don't expect pure classic Indian taste like a Dhaba. The only thing that was close to perfection was the Cholay Bhatooray. Samosa - 3.5/5 Chilli cheese sandwich - 2.5/5 (least fav item) Lassi- 4/5 (very impressed with presentation, flavor and consistency) Chai- 4/5 (excellent chai and definitely a must) Cholay- 3/5 (could use some redesign and needs to be spicier) Bhatooray- 4.5/5 (most well executed item here) Didn't blow my mind. Worth a stop but not the hype. read more

Dishoom - Nice bar and friendly bartenders - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Visited on a rainy Friday evening at about 5pm. There was already a que, but since I was flying solo, was seated right away at the bar. The interior is warm, historic, modern chic and it all works seamlessly together. Service was great, albeit it being busy. Food was phenomenal. I ordered a keema bao and samosas. The three chutneys were distinct and flavorful. All in all, a wonderful spot for a meal with friends. Don't hesitate, just try to get there before everyone else does. read more

Our first time to Dishroom and our server was excellent. She recommended how many dishes to order and was very patient while explaining the menu to us. The gunpowder potatoes were fantastic as was the chicken curry. I can see why this place is beloved in London read more

Wow...what can I say...this place is just outstanding! As a British Indian i feel it represents what modern Indian food is all about. It has that classic home food/ street food foundation but does it in modern, fun and classy ways. The restaurant just is so amazing inside. It plays on its location as a former railway depot and has made it Indian railway style...it's just such a great place to sit and eat with friends as there's so much cool stuff to look at while you eat The food is outstanding : the house daal, pao bhaji, chicken biryani and lamb chops are world class Honestly if u want REAL Indian food go here!! This is not a curry house...its quality and class Indian food for people who know what Indian food from the subcontinent really is! read more

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This restaurant was recommended by a cousin on our first trip to London. It was fun, funky and delicious. Many portions are meant to be shared. Four of us shared: Lamb samosa, vegetable samosa, creamy Black daal, not very cheesy naan, Rice, Calamari x2, very spicy Chicken ruby, flavorful gunpowder potatoes, Murgh malai, Far far and Two drinks. We could have left two items off. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next day for breakfast. Fresh! Please note the heavy inscence smell is strong by the door but not throughout the whole space. read more

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Amazing place! The prices are more than fair and the food is amazing. We went there for breakfast but I can imagine that their lunch and dinner menu is just as good. Make sure to also check out the bathrooms - very unique and creative. read more

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Our server had an excellent knowledge of the menu and was first-rate throughout the meal. All the other staff we encountered were very friendly and efficient, especially the ladies who were working on the reception desk. Our meal of Prawn Koliwada, Chicken Tikka, Daal and some sides was lovely. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. It was my first time at a Dishoom - the Black Dhal as recommended was the best I have had so far in the UK and we were so impressed by the quality and presentation of all the food. The Pina Colada variation was especially delicious too. read more

This is the restaurant that has the following properties: 1/ Everyone in New York suggested that I go here. 2/ Is basically the only restaurant in London that people recommended I go to as I was deciding to move to London. And today...exactly one month into my time here in London - I've done it! I've gone! I would like to say a few things: 1/ The food was very good. Like high quality stuff. 2/ If you gave to me in a blindfold, tbh I'm not sure how to tell the difference between good and pretty good indian food and so I'm developing a palette which is why we're not at 5 stars yet. 3/ There's always a massive line, but i think* you can make a reservation so I'm not sure why anyone waits in the line? 4/ Favorite dish was the lentil dal on top of a bit of rice. 5/ They also have really cute drinks like the chai punch. Comes in a cute 'peg' (glass bottle) which you pour out onto some solid ice cubes which gives it a look of whiskey (which is part of it). read more

Great food, great ambiance, great service, no complaints! Everything we tried was good. The black dahl was actually quite a lot. Lamb biryani was good, loved the cheese naan. Definitely recommend! Taste like what I imagine Indian home cooking to be. read more

Authentic restaurant serving great egg dishes in the morning that are actually like the ones in Mumbai. We had several Indian people at our table and they concurred. The atmosphere is fun and eclectic. I would not recommend the drinks myself. The lassi drink I had was too protein tasting. read more

I still find Dishoom's portion sizes to be rather small, but my brunch experience was pleasantly good. The waiter comped all of us bottomless chai and a virgin bloody Mary, and gave each of us a voucher for a free tipper and breakfast. I like food from the dinner menu more, but it's a nice place to chill for brunch. read more

This was our first great meal in London. The restaurant is in old factory but whoever redesigned the whole thing deserves a medal - super stylish and somehow all the elements of the old, new, and foreign mix perfectly together. We had a wait a tiny bit but the place was packed on a Sunday lunch. My buddy and I ordered the following: vegetarian samosa chicken rice garlic naan lamb kabob Everything was top notch but the lamb kabob was outrageously delicious. Super moist and tender and full of spices that popped. The have a few of these place in London but it's hard to see the other spots topping this place. Highly recommended. read more

Really wonderful evening spent at Dishoom in kings cross. The lamb biryani and black lentils were the standout dishes. Service was slick and friendly. Whilst I very rarely stand in line for 45 minutes for a restaurant, it was just about worth the wait. Only real negative are the prices are on the high side. read more

Come in for dinner with a group of friends around 7pm. There was a line around the corner and we decided to join it. A very nice hostess walked down the line letting everyone know it would be about a 45 minute wait (I appreciated the honestly and prepared myself for the wait). Another very nice host walked down offering lemonade and chai to waiting guests. Once a table freed up at the bar area we were offered to come sit and order drinks while we waited for our table. A few minutes later, we were escorted to our table were the menu was explained. We ordered an assortment of dishes a total of 11 for a table of 4. The flavors were rich and went well together. We finished our meal with popsicles (I had the mango one and my husband had the pistachio) Best way to finish our meal. My hubby said the Chicken Tikka was the best he's ever had. The wait is worth it. Enjoy a delicious meal! read more

I could've eaten everything on the menu. A great concept and terrific food. It's not surprising that there was a 50-yard long line when we left. This Dishoom is also in a beautiful location behind Kings Cross and just off the canal. We had cocktails at a little shack on the canal. Fun! The only disappointing thing was the cocktails; we tried 4 different ones and they all tasted watered down. read more

This is my new favorite breakfast place! I am a big breakfast girl and between the decor and the tasty originality of the food here I give this place 5 stars. We made a reservation for 4 at 11 am on Sunday and was seated right away. The server was lovely and kept refilling my house chai which was delicious! I will make sure I come back here every time I am in town! read more

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Really beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended for breakfast. The bacon naan is splendid! I would say that it could be served hotter but it tasted so good I don't really care that much. It's really great price as well! Don't try to come for dinner, the wait has always been 1 and 40 minutes, even at 6pm on a Tuesday night read more

Dishoom - Sausage naan, bacon and egg naan, porridge, chai, and masala baked beans.... all about 20 pounds - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Best Indian I have had in years. Eye for detail, great quality and meaningful decor. Def worth the 20mins wait. Friendly service, as I was offered lemonade and tea during the wait Had the black dal and spicy lamb chops, with garlic naan and lamb samosas. read more

Dishoom - Spicy lamb chops, garlic naan and Black Daal - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Absolutely worth the hype! We got the Ruby Chicken, Mahi Tikka, Garlic naan, bowl of greens, and basmati rice. Not only is the food unbelievably good, but the atmosphere is SO cool - I felt transported to Bombay just walking through the doors. There's always a long wait, but my husband and I arrived at 5:30pm and got seated within 10 minutes - so if you want to get in quickly, go a bit early! Definitely recommend!! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Great place for lunch or dinner. Since you need more than six ppl to reserve for dinner, would be easier to go for lunch instead. The lassi was amazing and so was the naan! The naan comes out hot and soft with amazing flavor and texture! read more

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Best Indian food I've ever had. The wait was long but the staff make it smooth and enjoyable. Loved it.