This plane is fabulous! You can't throw rock in London without hitting an Indian restaurant, but most of them are suitable for takeaway when you don't want to cook dinner, but not much more. Dishoom actually has chai and it's excellent. The lamb boti kabab and gunpowder potatoes were both delicious and unlike anything we'd had in other Indian restaurants. read more

Still the best modern Indian food place in London. We come here every single time we come to London. This time we got the naali nihari, the naan,the roti, the lamb samosas, and the dishoom calamari. The lamb samosas were small but tasty. The calamari was a tad bit salty. However, the Star was totally the nali nihari. Spicy, rich sauce with a tender lamb.The roti was so soft and thin... it was perfect to sop up the sauce to he nihari. Only bad point was the service; slow and aloof. Can't wait to go back to London for our next visit to dishoom read more

So let me preface by saying that I am not the biggest fan of Indian food. But i am in London, and if you can't be in India this is the place to get it. A friend who travels to India a lot recommended this place. We lucked out and got the last two seats at the upstairs bar, and thank goodness we did because the queue piled up fast. (as a note to those not afraid to wait- we did notice waitresses going out with complimentary shots of sherry). The building itself is beautiful. I have an aversion to cumin, and hence the aversion to indian. So I asked which meals didn't include it. not only was i given an answer, but an outlined menu on which meals could be made without so i desired. The food was incredible. I even ordered one dish out of my comfort zone and i think i will crave it when i return to boston. More importantly were the servers though, and the drinks. oh the drinks. They are craftsman behind the bar. such unique spins on common bar drinks. Bay leaf and green tea infused old fashion, with an accompanying history lesson as the backstory to the inspiration of the drink. Everyone we spoke to was so happy, so personable, so knowledgeable and just lovely to be around. this will become a staple place every time i visit London, without question. Thank you for such a wonderful evening that wont be forgotten. read more

This place was amazing. We had the Masala Prawns, Jackfruit Biryani, House Black Daal and Naan. Everything was tasty! The shrimp were seasoned and grilled to perfection. The rice was cooked perfectly. The service was amazing as well. The food came hot and was served quickly. I definitely recommend eating here I you are in London. read more

Thank you taking care of us last night with great food and even better drinks. We ordered cocktails and beers. Ambience is great. Worth the one hour wait anytime. Servers were professional and the tab was reasonable. 3 entrees, 1 garlic nan, 2 beers, and 2 cocktails came out to about 75 pounds. read more

If you don't mind not being able to book & probably having to queue, Dishoom is really worthwhile. Slick informal but very efficient & friendly service, a young crowd, excellent food and interesting and delicious cocktails. Food is not your average High St Indian, it's subtle but very tasty, portions smallish but it's not expensive so easy to order a variety. A bit noisy but that's part of the general buzzy atmosphere. But the main attraction is authentic spicy Indian food unlike almost anything else you'll find, and well worth the wait/queue Unless it's raining - this is London, after all, so take an umbrella, though I was pleased to be offered one by the restaurant as I waited in the rain! read more

Excellent last minute choice for my friends and I! Visiting from California. Service is excellent. Were able to seat us right away at 10pm. Food was excellent. Okra fries were amazing. Very accommodating menu. The vibe of the restaurant is very hip. Location was easy to find. Highly recommend! Very large restaurant. read more

Excellent choice for Indian - love the authentic, traditional Chai served in a glass. Tried a few basic dishes, everything was great. Restaurant is in an old renovated warehouse space, very cool spot. Blazing fast free "ChaiFi" which is nice. I'll definitely be back... read more

I generally don't like Indian cuisine and I definitely do not like Chai. With that said: I decided to try because I heard London had really good Indian food. I yelped the closest and best option from where I was, Kings Cross. I walked about 10-15min and when I got to the restaurant, I was shocked to see a long line outside on this late chilly night (8:30pm). I got on line seeing as it should be good since it's so popular. I overheard the wait would be 1hr+! The group ahead of me was about to turn away but the waitress convinced them to stay by accommodating them with outside seating with drinks from the bar before being seated for dinner. Then a waitress came out and passed out warm drinks to everyone waiting outside, it was pretty chilly out so it was very nice. I didn't realize what I was drinking but it was the best drink ever at the moment! I was seated only after 5min of waiting because I was alone and was able to sit at the bar. SCORE! The atmosphere was so chill. The bartenders were so trendy dressed in hipster suspenders. My bartender was super friendly and recommended a few options because I had no idea what to get. I got the cheesy naan and the Dishoom Chicken Tikka and then a mango kulfi for dessert. EVERYTHING was sooo good! On top of that, I asked the bartender what drink they gave me outside and I was shocked when he told me it was CHAI! He was so nice that he gave me a free refill! I highly recommend this place when in London! I will definitely come back here on my next visit! read more

We had a little trouble locating the street but once we found it, we were delighted that the restaurant lived up to our expectations. We enjoyed some rose and cardamom lassi to cool down the spicy chicken ruby, house black daal, and the Dishoom take on the legendary Irani Café special chicken berry biryani with cranberries. read more

Dishoom - Rose and cardamom lassi - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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The food was outstanding! I tell people that I don't like Indian food but this place completely changed that story. Had no idea how good it really could be. read more

I've visited at several different times of day and this place is always a hit, great food, drinks and atmosphere. The staff are nice and know their stuff. Especially recommend the chicken ruby, washed down with a hot baileys chai (which could be a bit bigger but hey). Be prepared for a small wait at peak times. read more

Dishoom - Calamari, Chicken Ruby, Vada Pau (spiced potato roll), Paneer Tikka, rice & roti. We were stuffed. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Enter at your own peril! Culinary witchcraft in broad daylight! We stumbled upon this restaurant when embarking on yet another pedestrian journey around London. We were hungry. It was on the way. So we briefly glanced over the menu and decided to give it a go. As soon as the doors opened, we stepped into a futuristic split-level, oddly decorated HUGE space, it felt like a set of Dark City, or The 13th Floor movies. That futuristic 50s, old with modern look. First impression - intriguing! We were promptly ushered to our table. We ordered okra fries and calamari as a starter (both very morish and delicious), followed by gun powder potatoes (nom!), mahi tikka (delicious dry fish, but order a side of something), and a black house dhal (OH-EM-EF-GE, this flavour explosion is a must have). The first time I visited, I was left LITERALLY speechless. The only thing that I was able to put together was profanity and swearing at just how incredibly unbelievable the food was. Honestly, it's witchcraft! Despite what the waiter will suggest, DO NOT share the black house dhal! This magical substance can divide friendships and start a war at the table! We were forced to rely on the trusted rock-paper-scissors to decide who was worthy of the last spoonful. I kid you not! Other deliciousness: - roomali roti - this thing is nearly the size of a beach towel. You could order it instead of rice! - chicken berry Britannia biryani - cooked in a dum pukht, where the pot is sealed with dough and content is cooked until it is tender and bursting with flavour - chicken ruby murray - award winning! And it got us leaving FAT TIPS! But wait! You're not allowed to leave yet! The desserts! What you gotta do is order the pineapple - black pepper crumble, and combine it with the cinnamon ice cream, ARE YOU INSANE! Oh lawd have mercy! Other equally delicious ways to satisfy your sweet tooth are the kulfi ice cream. Have the pistachio one! And just before you leave, order yourself a chai tea. Now that you're ready to do the penguin waddle after consuming what could have fed a small family of 12, welcome to the world of never ever being satisfied with any curry ever again. All in all, we think we are ruined! We have had to set ourselves strict limits and we are not allowing ourselves more than one visit a month. Enter at your own peril! One suggestion - come early if you can. Sometimes you could end up queuing for 3 hours to get a table. Booking is only accepted for groups of 6+ read more

I heard that Indian food in London was great and this Bombay style cafe certainly did not disappoint. Chocolate chai, Chilli cheese bread was delicious as well as the chicken tikka, gunpowder potatoes, and cheese naan. My only criticism was the vegetable somasos were a little soggy/chewy and the service was lack lustre. Not sure where our waiter was most of the time. read more

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Amazing Indian food, authentic atmosphere,nice decoration, friendly staff... Kejriwal which is two eye egg on a cheese toast with several herbs was really delicious. And it was served very hot, the way I prefer. #kejriwal #indiancuisine #indianfood #breakfast #coventgarden #london #dishoom read more

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I got this recommendation from a graduate student friend originally from India but living in the UK. Like his other recommendations as a foodie and a native it did not disappoint. Everything was amazing except the chicken biryani, which was just ok. I went back two days later for lunch to try a few more things. Order the lamb samosa, pau bhaji, chicken tikka roll, and the choli poori. Be prepared to queue for an hour. They will serve you free chai, mint tea, and sherry while in line, which can be out of the door. Once you get inside you can order a nice cocktail at the bar. read more

Phenomenal! Our favorites were lamb chops, daal, curry Ruby chicken, gunpowder potatoes and Pau Bhaji. Absolutely worth the wait. They said 45min and we were seated in 20. If you're visiting London, don't miss it! read more

My husband and I have been waiting anxiously to eat here! I booked lunch reservations over a month ago, I really wanted to eat here for dinner but everything had been booked weeks in advance! We came all the way from the U.S (for sightseeing obviously) but I researched quite a bit about Indian restaurants and dishoom outbid the rest by bloggers and reviews. We were blown away by the ambiance, the vibe, the smells and sights of small gestures every where that will remind you of Bombay or India in general. The food is outstanding! You can't go wrong with ordering, we enjoyed the lamb samosas and chili cheese toasts for apps, my husband and I shared the paneer tikka, and we got a side order for cheese naan and basmati rice. Honestly everything was just perfect. Everything everyone else ordered looked perfect. The only downside is I wish we had saved room for dessert but were too stuffed to go any further. We will recommend this restaurant to all our family and friends who come to visit London. High five to the brains of this restaurant and compliments to the chef! read more

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It's great. Not a tourist trap at all. Wonderful food. Be ready for a 1+ hour wait, even during the week.

My favorite Dishoom! (Also the first one we'd been to!) We had a wonderful server who upon hearing we were vegetarians recommended the Pau Bhaji as it was his favorite dish on the menu. It was perfectly delicious! Tried it at a different Dishoom later and it was not the same! We paired it with a rose lassi and a mango lassi. And shared the Mattar Paneer with rice. The rose lassi was surprisingly great, we wish we could recreate it at home. Everything was delicious, the service was nice + friendly and the ambient was lovely. We would definitely come back. read more

Came on the recommendation of a friend who eats here ALL the time so I had to see what it was about! The interior itself is beautiful, with a short description of the history of the building at the bottom of the menu. There are a ton of options and the menu is labeled with spicy, vegetarian, and other descriptors (our waiter even offered us vegan or gluten free menus upon request)! Everyone was very happy with their meals- I had the chicken ruby (the flavor was nice but the meat was a little darker/fatty than I had expected) but after seeing what my friends ate I would try the biryani next time! Overall a great experience with naan and roti flowing, made even better by friendly, quick, and accommodating service in a lovely atmosphere. read more

It was extremely busy when we came here (and i can see why, such delicious food) but the staff compensated us with a free bottle of wine and free drinks while we waited, and once we sat down the service was so quick! and our waitress (I think called jo), was so lovely and helpful the food is delicious here, and the atmosphere is amazing, it feels like a movie set really well priced as well, for how excellent the food is. totally recommend! read more

Well worth queuing for. The food is quick to come but sumptuous and the atmosphere superb read more

Dishoom - Okra fries to die for - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Went on a Tuesday night and waited for 2 hours for a table. We had heard about wait times but didn't expect this. When we showed up before 7 there was a lineup all across the front of the restaurant. Although we waited quite a long time, I have never had such a good waiting experience. From drinks provided in the queue, to being moved to the bar as a secondary waiting area, 2 hours actually seemed to go by quickly. The place was well staffed and my friends and I became quite convinced that a girl's sole job was to go around making sure incense was always burning everywhere. Atmosphere was great. The building is massive, it's crazy to think how long we had to wait considering all the tables actually in the restaurant. Food and drinks were stunning. We were 6 all sharing so I can't actually confirm everything I tried, but it was all amazing. Will definitely go back. read more

amazing for breakfast and amazing for dinner. I have a very good friend who lived the first 24 years of her life in India. After moving to the UK, Dishoom is the only place that comes close to proper Indian food in her eyes. The bill will come to more than your bog standard 'brick lane' curry but the quality far outweighs the price. Buy lots and then sleep lots from your food coma Recommendation - the bacon naan roll read more

Great decor, lovely and friendly staff, very nice buzzing atmosphere. Great place to sit with friends, lots of nice drinks and side dishes. Got the chole bathure (chickpea curry) which was lovely, but it was about £9 and it tasted like a standard nice chickpea curry. If you're looking for a great curry at a good price, Dishoom isn't the place. But if you want some Indian food in a really cool, old-school Bombay cafe style place, then this is your spot. read more

The most satisfying meal and also the most authentic Mumbai dishes. Trust me.. I'm born and bred in Mumbai .. And This is what food tastes like in Mumbai! I'll be getting my weekly fix of food from home here!! Highly recommend it! read more

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Great Indian restaurant in the style of a Bombay Cafe. Food is fantastic, atmosphere is great. Definitely a fan! read more

Dishoom - Best bottomless chai, Bombay omelette and sausage egg naan roll. - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

I'm glad we came here. The best Indian food I have ever had outside of India. Got their daal and murg chicken. read more

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Dishoom is one of a kind, amazing food and an atmosphere of love. Love the Ruby chicken with Rumali roti!

Such a great Indian spot. We came here with a large party for a company dinner and we had such great food. There was a great variety of food options for vegetarians and people with dietary restrictions. They had a great, diverse drink menu. read more

Dishroom is stupid, other restaurant will take yr name and bizz u ten mins before yr tanle ready, bit dishroom nees u to wait in line for hour and a half to get in even after they take yr name. If u leave the line u are out. Non senses. althought they give u a shot of lemonade while u waiting. read more

Dishoom at Kings Cross serves fantastic food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food was delicious and filled with flavor and the service is friendly and inviting. The decor of the restaurant has a 60's Bombay vibe to it and the music is lively (you can actually buy the album, which is produced by the restaurant?) The restaurant can get very busy and the wait can be long. We lucked out and was able to snatch a table before the dinner crowd started lining up, but if we were to have to wait it would be worth it. I'll be sure to come to Dishooms again when I'm in the U.K. read more

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As always our experience was amazing. out of the eleven guests I was the only one to have visited previously and they were blown away and have become converts. The food, cocktails etc were delicious and priced just right. The staff helpful and friendly; if a little slow to start with drinks but not complaining we soon made up for that ha ha. not a complaint but an observation the very large table is tooo big, means you are unable to have conversations across the table. We elected to go on two high tables instead so we could gossip and drink more..... You even converted my husband who has for 50 years said he doesn't like Indian food!!!! He is now recommending to everyone he meets. Will deffo be in for breakfast and appreciate the offer of the Matka card. Will email you when I will be next in. read more

Brunch at Dishoom has to be one of my top 3 London brunches. I kept plate watching as the waiters were bringing out all the food and everything looked amazing! I had the naan bread with eggs and bacon. I honestly did not want the meal to end. The banana and mango lassi was really good and the meal was finished off with a side of masala beans. The decor and atmosphere is fantastic, service great and the food... well, I'm already planning my next visit! read more

A wonderful meal at lunch. The food, atmosphere, drinks and prices were all incredible. If you love Indian food, you won't be disappointed here. read more

Went for breakfast and loved the atmosphere, super beautiful restaurant with a great staff and excellent menu. The chai was on point, but whats more, the management at this restaurant is SO kind and went out of their way to help return a personal object I left in the restaurant (I had left the country when I realized!). Piotr is the MAN. read more

I'm a say I was quite impressed with the service as well as the grading as I came to the door pad quite a class act. The waiter knew so very much about the menu and explained all the dishes that I had questions about. add my order was absolutely amazing the fish was prepared perfectly the sauce was prepared by Aschoff. I definitely will be back and I would recommend this place to all read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

We waited 1 1/2 hours on line outside in the cold to get into the bar area and another 1/2 hour to get into the restaurant and it was worth it! Incredibly delicious food and warm and welcoming service from everyone we encountered. They even served warm chai and mint water to people waiting in line outside while thanking us for our patience and loyalty to the restaurant. My friend Meredith was so kind for sharing one of her favorite places with me! It's near the Kings Cross station. Had vegetable samosas, chicken ruby, chili cheese toast, garlic naan, bowl of greens, matter paneer and basmati rice. read more

Finally made it to Dishoom after much anticipation. I loved the decor and ambiance inside the restaurant and we were lucky enough to get seated quite quickly. The staff were very friendly and we were served some nice chai tea while waiting to be seated. Although they initially told us it would be a 45-60 minute wait we were seated in about 20 minutes. I had the mango lassi to drink which was very refreshing and not too sweet. The waiter recommended 3/4 plates per person which was more than enough food and we had enough to take leftovers home. The best dishes were the calamari, the matar paneer and the black daal lentils. Everything was quite spicy so be careful if you don't like spicy food. I was very impressed with the price for the quality of food, nothing we ordered was more than about 8 pounds. Overall great experience and a beautifully designed restaurant. read more