Gave me food poisoning- the waiters were super overly familiar with us - calling us 'dude' and sitting next to us when taking our orders. Personally, I didn't like the dynamic of it all. And it only had one functioning toilet which obviously isn't good enough read more

Probably my favorite place to eat in London. Had to go there more than one time during my trip. The first time I went I got the lamb with rice. The second time I went I got some brunch. Both times the food was excellent. Definitely a must go place when in London. read more

They like to stress the Persian/Irani heritage of this place, but it is 85% Indian influenced. I won't lie, it's got amazing atmosphere and ambiance. The decor is fabulous, the building is wonderful (love converted warehouses), and it is tres stylish. I sat at the bar because I was a single, though it was not very busy and would have appreciated a booth. I decided to go with the flow and trust them. I think dining has a lot to do with trust when you're not sure on a place or you've never tried it. Yelp reviews and other people's recommendations can only go so far - in the end, it's what your tastebuds want, what your mind thinks is a good value for time and money. I think that for me, I will not be back because of the following: 1. When I was seated at the bar, I noticed how blaring loud the music was. Because of the open structure of the warehouse, the two levels in the restaurant allow for the music and chatter from the upstairs to melt in with the downstairs. So when the bartender tried to talk to me, I could not hear over his heavily accented murmurs. 2. While gorgeous, the bartenders can't be heard, at least by me. And they returned the favor. So I had to point out my items on a menu so I could be understood. 3. I decided on the spicy lamb rice dish with a side of raita. The raita is first rate but the rice dish... well, the meat bits were good, but the rice overall was bland. The side sauces worked temporarily (by the way, who doesn't have salt and pepper out if you're going with the logic of bland rice?) but I felt near the end overwhelmed by the spice, and not enough flavor. The raita was tastier than the entree. Bad sign. 4. I didn't want to finish the entree or the raita at the end. I was getting full, but remember my review for Salvation In Noodles when I talked about wanting to have a bigger stomach so I could eat more? I didn't feel that way at all for this place, these dishes, or the service. I think the bartender was disappointed that I wasn't ordering a drink and was confused why I would sit at the bar if I was just going to eat. Look buddy, I was just being polite and following the host's recommendation. 5. At the host bar, there's easily four or five employees just standing around talking to each other. Which kind of upset me just because no one bothered to walk over to the bar and at least set things up. The menu was set in front of me after I sat down, thirty seconds later. I know that's a picky thing to complain about and it normally wouldn't be a big deal, but personal touch is really missing from this place, which unlike SIN, doesn't have the food to make up for it. Reasons to go? I dunno, I guess I can tell the bartenders put effort into their cocktails, they have a full bar, it may have been a dud dish I got, it may have been a bad seat, it also may have been the heat of the day that got me a little frustrated since Dishoom wasn't my first choice to eat at. I really wanted curry, and despite a lot of Indian inspired dishes, there was none. Crazy, right? So take my review with a grain of salt. I only wish that they had some to share with me for the dish I got today. read more

Waited in line for two hours to eat here. Not sure if all location are this busy during weekday dinner time. We ordered a variety of dishes including the okra fries, bhel, chicken ruby, awadi lamb biryani, nalli nihari with bheja, roti, and garlic naan. My favorite was the chefs special nalli nihari with added bheja. The meat was so tender and flavorful. Also, I loved the okra fries. I wanted to order more fries at the end but I was just too full from all this food. Everything tasted great. Best Indian meal I ever had. I recommend coming here and getting that chefs special ! read more

Good for brunch, lunch and bkfst. Good replica of Irani (Persian-owned) cafes in India. Cool crowd

Love this place...when I come to London for business trips I make sure to have at least one meal here.

Very good Indian food. Had the lamb chops, chicken ruby, fried green chillies, basmati rice, and naan. Very tasty! Line starts forming by 5:30. read more

Amazing service, wonderful food and great atmosphere. Coming back to have dinner. Breakfast was lush and such a refreshing change from traditional bacon and egg. Book as it gets really busy. I was shocked at how packed it was for breakfast. very reasonably priced considering where it is. Thank you, this means not just the rich and famous can enjoy this amazing place. read more

This place is fantastic! We choose one entree from each section (mains, sides, etc) and mainly the recommended foods along with one garlic and one normal naan. Come early since the line starts around 7 PM. The waitstaff is very attentive and even the restrooms are cool! read more

I am Indian. I am very picky about my restaurant Indian food. I was not absolutely blown away (especially after waiting almost two hours) but you should still eat here. It is trendy and gorgeous and the food hits the spot. And they have CHOCOLATE CHAI, my lifelong dream. Would give them three stars, but the chai adds a star. I didn't think it could be real, and then it was and I ordered it and I took a sip and I think it made me love my husband more... Powerful stuff. They do it right. Go with my blessings, beta. read more

This place, much like the one in Leicester Square is always packed with queues outside. Same fantastic ambiance and food quality (see my review of the location in Leicester Square). They have the same menu. If you are reading this in a hurry, I recommend the black daal, romali roti, rajma chawal and the biryani. Everything is really good, but of the things I have had, these are the best. read more

On my last trip to London, went to the Kings Cross location twice. Delish and the small portions made it easy to try a wide variety and share. The line was long when we arrived but it moved fast and they thoughtfully served us mint tea while we waited. read more

Flavoursome Indian street food in a funky retro surroundings - a real authentic Bombay Café! Dishoom really encapsulates the current trend for quality without the fuss. Step through the door and you leave London behind for a few hours - a heady mix of spice, sandalwood and sloooow scratchy jazz tunes really set the mood. Both the food and cocktails were exceptional, I'm a real fan of street food and sharing dishes so my friends and I ordered lots of smaller dishes to share which was perfect. Service was quite slow but we weren't in a rush, it's the sort of place that makes you feel nostalgic (must have been the jazz...or one too many Bombay Coladas!) and you just never want to leave - but alas, we had a train to catch! We came early evening so didn't have to queue very long but at busier times you can be queueing for ages which I can't be done with - no matter how good the food! read more

Ordered some Bombay drink and lamb rice, also chicken balls. Nice place and lucky me only queued for 10 minutes to get a bar stand! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This is a delicious Indian place! I'm from the States and my friend decided to make reservations here. The line was almost around the block so I definitely recommend making reservations if you can. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful. I enjoyed the overall vibe of the restaurant and will recommend it to any friends visiting London. read more

Really solid Indian food, nice atmosphere, and good value for the price. Liked the little touches in the decor.

We live locally so only come here for breakfast or takeaway as we wouldn't stand waiting in the queue for hours! The bacon & naan roll is the best, hits all the right sweet and savoury spots and is very affordable. The takeaway menu isn't huge, we'd prefer if we could takeaway from the normal menu, but everything still tastes great. Dinner menu is definitely pricier than the breakfast one. read more

I would give this another shot if I lived in London, but I wasn't impressed with my first visit on some things. Good: - food was tasty but hit and miss on authenticity - servers were trying and were always nice - chai was super legit -- and was an apology for the beyond epic slow service since the bartender kept forgetting me - at least they gave me my own pitcher of water so they couldn't forget that too - neat decor Bad: - it took 25 mins to get my drink order -- I was sitting AT the bar. There was a single bartender working the 8 bar seats for drinks and food orders. There were 3 other bartenders working for the rest of the place's drink orders. And even after he got my order he didn't pour my simple glass of wine, he took 3 other drink orders for MIXED drinks, made them, and had to be reminded to pour my glass of white. - waiter wouldn't let my take away bag be next to me while I finished my chai -- he kept it behind the bar and didn't give it to me when I left so I left without it :( If it had been in sight I might have remembered it and he was so forgetful anyways.... - biryani wasn't as flavorful as expected -- they let the sauce develop some, but they'd obviously poured the sauce over the rice right as they served it and the ratios were off -- biryani isn't about sauce -- it's about complex flavor. plus it had 2 bites of chicken :( . it should make a stand alone meal and not need "sauce" - I was the only person the bartender didn't explain the food menu to -- both people who sat on either side of me got that service but I didn't -- maybe because in the 40 mins between sitting down and placing my food order I'd had time to figure it out myself since he ignored me read more

I ordered the bacon naan for a quick breakfast take away and honestly I was quite disappointed. The naan bread was dry and there was barely any bacon. The bacon was good but also quite dry but not crispy. The only highlight was the tomato chutney which was amazing and I could have eaten it with a spoon. read more

Great spot for a date, party or just a night with friends. We didn't have reservations - we arrived and there was a line. We were told that it would take about an hour to be seated. After about 15 minutes, we were let into the bar area. The drinks were unique and delicious, and the ambiance was great. We were in the bar for about 30 minutes before we were seated, and the food was totally worth the wait. We shared about 5 plates (one of which was at the recommendation of our waitress) between 2 people. We loved every dish. Highly recommend!!! read more

Really interesting place, very busy, but enjoyed wait in bar! I like a different spin on Indian food.

Came here with my boyfriend for brunch. So incredibly delicious! I recommend getting a hot chai, the sausage naan roll, and the porridge! Yum! read more

We have been hearing phenomenal reviews about Dishoom from friends, and locals while visiting London, and decided to give it a go on Wednesday night. Since we are staying near St. Pancras Station, we opted for the location in Kings Cross. No reservations could be made for small parties so we just ventured out around 8 hoping to avoid any huge lines. Unfortunately, this was not the case and we were promptly greeted with a line with a queue time of 1 hour. This did not phase us or persuade us to leave due to the fact that these people were gathered here for a reason and we were ready to find out what that was. As we waited in line, we were offered a water, hot mint tea or a sherry. Since it was a little chilly, I opted for the hot mint tea. After our complimentary drink in line, we had the option presented to us to sit at the bar and eat which we gladly accepted. The atmosphere is a cozy, dim lit, Mombay-style setting. Our bartender/waitress (Adele) was more than helpful when deciding on items to choose from very friendly during our visit. We ordered the Calamari and some vegetable samosas to start off with and they were instantly devoured. Some of the best Calamari I have had while visiting London. For the main course, we ordered the following: Mattar Paneer, Gunpowder Potatoes, Cheese Naan, Dishoom Slaw, and a side of rice. EVERYTHING was superb. It was hard not to keep ordering but this much food between 2 people was more than enough. The food comes out quickly after placing the order so if I were to switch it up next time, I would stagger my orders a few more minutes in between dishes. I can't wait to try the breakfast menu on my next visit. It looks just as good and the Bloody Mary's look insane. read more

It had been nearly four years since we'd enjoyed a Dishoom breakfast -- far too long. Thankfully, little had changed. The porridge and chai remain bottomless, the space vast, the lighting low, the service attentive, the Big Bombay delicious, the intention to read the Guardian we grabbed at the entrance outstripping the time we spent with the paper. It remains my favorite way to start a London day. read more

Dishoom - Breakfast porridge - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

This was a great dining experience! We were prepared to wait, so we weren't bothered by the one hour line. We just had a drink (the drink menu was really fun to read!) and got our table sooner than expected. The service continued to be great, with our waiter taking several trips to the kitchen to make sure our meal was free from coriander. And, of course, the food was amazing too. The chicken ruby, black daal and lamb chops were all so flavorful and delicious. We also had roti and some rice, and samosas to start. If I were to repeat this meal I would order these exact same items, maybe with the okra fries which were out. read more

One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been - this includes Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, New York, Los Angeles etc. Great staff, awesome service and really good food. The ambience is really chill, they decorated the entire place with a sense of humor and bring the Bombay-Irani cafe feel to it. Sort of like a hipster version of Soda Bottle Openerwala. Will make a point to come here every time I am in London read more

It was really good. I've never been to another indian restaurant before and I really enjoyed it. Good service, nice meals, super tasty. The restaurant itself is really nice as well. The only reason why I didn't put 5 stars is that it's quite expensive, moreover you'll sometimes need to buy a few things separately so it can be around 25£ per person, but it's worth it! read more

I'm not a big fan of Indian cuisine, so when my boyfriend suggested going here for breakfast I was very dubious. But I really enjoyed it =p The staff were ridiculously awake and happy for 8am! I had a sausage naan with masala beans, so a little twist on English brunch and it was super. The fruit smoothies are juiced as and when you ask for one and they taste wonderful. read more

Dishoom is a classic for a reason. Get the stuff you don't recognise. Get the salted lassi. Don't eat fo ra couple of days before you go. Just go. read more

Loved the atmosphere and the wood-paneled decor. I agree with other reviews that there is always a wait unless you go early. The food was delicious. It was busy, but the service was still reasonably good. I would definitely recommend this place for dinner and drinks. Every dish we got was really good. read more

Our last night in London, we waited over an hour in the blistering cold to get a seat and it was the best decision we made. By far the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. We had the okra fries (loved it - didn't even taste like okra), chicken ruby (a must have), Dishoom chicken tikka (a nice spicy kick to the flavorful and super tender chicken), and the black house daal (not sure what was in this dip but it was delicious). If you're in London, this is an absolute must go to place. read more

Awesome experience. This place is absolutely massive. Make sure you either make a reservation or be prepared to wait in a long line outside. They have a large communal sharing table in the back that is great for large groups. read more

Why can't there be Indian food like this in the US? Great cocktails, delicious food. Not to miss if you appreciate good Indian food. Best vegetable samosas. Excellent chicken tikka and chicken ruby. Please open up a location in the US - we need Indian food this good. read more

I'm writing this review a bit late (catching up, lol) - but this place was absolutely amazing. I came here for brunch, and have only eaten at a handful of places this flavorful. My boyfriend and I have yet to find a better Chai tea (we've looked) since we returned to the U.S. Very reasonably priced, very cool and trendy atmosphere, and the food is outstanding. read more

Everything from the cocktails, to the free bites while waiting for my meal (and the sauces they came with!!!), to the meats and naan, was absolutely perfect. My waiter was exceptional and guided me through the menu. Could not have asked for a better meal. Would highly recommend for a date, a family gathering, or really anyone with an appetite. read more

tried this restaurant on my last night in london, tried for 2 days before but the wait was 1.5 hours. went in at 4 pm and only had to wait 30 minutes. everything i ordered was tasty. lamb biriyani could use some improvement, kind of a bland flavor but overall everything wad good. The chili ice cream is great and a must try. service was great. highly recommend read more

Best Indian food I've had when traveling to London. Such fabulous decor, really unique. There's always a wait, but it's so worth it! Enjoy a cocktail at their awesome bar. read more

If you're looking for an authentic and scrumptious Indian meal, THIS IS IT. We ordered the Dishoom Chicken Tikka which was absolutely amazing! The chicken was moist and incredibly flavourful. We also got the black dhal and a vegetarian curry which was amazing and paired really nicely with the garlic naan. The concept is similar to how it is in India as well where food are served in small portions and meant to be shared. Price for each dish averaged between £5 to £9. The service was impeccable with attentive and friendly servers. All-in-all, an amazing experience. Definitely worth a return. read more

The fried okra appetizer is to die for! Had a bit of a wait to get in, but well worth it.

this place . This is the first time my husband and I have had Indian food and we everything we had The street Bombay food was very very flavorful minus the poor food condition in Bombay, as my husband has been in downtown Bombay prices, quality & quantity is excellent. If you don't want to wait at LEAST an hour every night I suggest going at noon. This place has tons of seating room but is always full with waiting at night. read more