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I've been obsessed with Indian food lately so last time I was in London I needed to try this locals popular spot. Casual spot with vibrant atmosphere. Bold Indian-inspired flavors. The dishes were packed with depth and richness. Our server was helpful explaining the menu and suggesting dishes. Some of our favorite courses were the house black daal, okra fries, Butter chicken and garlic naan. They also have a creative drink menu with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. The chai tea is delicious! The place can get busy so I strongly suggest reservation but they are also walk-in friendly. Please come to New York!!
My favorite place in London, possibly the world. Saw on "Somebody Feed Phil" and knew I had to stop in next time I was in the city. Came with family and got a table in the sun room. Will never forget our experience. Staff was incredibly kind and helped make suggestions and made our 3 year old's experience great too. The food was incredible! From small shareable plates to larger curry plates. So so so so good. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a great spot in London.
Dishoom continues to be my most favorite stop when I am in London. My favorite has to be the Goa fish curry and the chicken biryani. Also the lamb chops are not to be missed. Service is amazing always, we were seated within 10 minutes on a busy Saturday night. ambiance is nice. Clean and nicely decorated. Can't wait to come back and can't wait for Dishoom Las Vegas to open!
Really good, lives up to the hype! We didn't have a reservation but stopped but stopped by around noon and were seated immediately. They almost seated us at a table with sofas (living room style) but we asked to move to a table and they were able to accommodate. If my memory serves, I think we ordered the carnaby special, house black daal, chicken ruby, and chili chicken. I can't remember why the waffle style chips were called (or if it was complimentary) but those were really good! A fun way to try out all the different sauces. Everything we ordered was delicious but our favorite would have to be the ruby chicken, it's the closest thing to butter chicken. The other 2 curries were also rich in flavor. I really liked their chili chicken, but my bf thought it was too spicy to handle. Overall it was an amazing meal and I can't wait for it to open in NYC when I visit!
This place was phenomenal. If I could teleport to any restaurant, it'd be this Dishoom. We made reservations so we were seated fairly quickly. Note that the inside is quite tight and the tables are very close together. We ordered garlic naan and it was so dang good. The fresh pieces of garlic were perfection. We also ordered the chicken Ruby and - wow. The chicken was perfectly tender. The sauce was so flavorful and delicious. I still haven't stopped thinking about it months later. Highly recommend this spot!
This was my second time eating at Dishoom, and while I enjoyed it the first time, this time was even better because we weren't as jetlagged this time around. But definitely make a reservation because it's a popular spot amongst all of their locations and it fills up quick. We got The dishoom margarita - you'll like this if you like really sweet drinks! And the spice on the side also gives it a good kick. Kingfisher - this was such a clean mild beer, like I can see this being a good way to get into beers if you don't like them Basmati rice - pretty standard rice, but make sure you know which dishes come with what because you probably will need to order rice on the side. Naan - the garlic naan is obviously more flavorful and delicious than the plain. But when paired with all of the flavorful food, you can't really tell as much so honestly I would probably just get the plain next time to save some money. Chote papad with mango chutney - the mango chutney is really good! The sweetness and spiciness is balanced really well, and it's served with a crispy chip like papad. Methi gosht and paratha (1/2 plate, Chef's Carnaby Special) - I might prefer the paratha over the naan! It has more of a chewy texture to it. The curry had a little bit of a kick but was also pretty sweet. We definitely could have gone for a full plate though. And I really liked the cucumbers and onions, it was super refreshing and clean amongst all the strong flavors at the table. Dishoom chicken tikka - this was one of my favorites purely because it was more my level of spice. Where so far everything else just had a kick, this gave a little more of a burn - enough to make your nose run a little but not enough to make your tongue suffer. Gunpowder potatoes - really good potatoes, but also pretty standard potatoes. The lemon and white sauce are so so good in making them lighter and I wish they gave more white sauce. Because it could do with being even lighter. With all the curries and naans and rice, idk that having potatoes on the side is my favorite. While they're good, everything just feels really heavy, and I'd rather just get something more refreshing. Chicken ruby - I feel like this is the dish that everyone really gets. And I can see why! Super creamy, sweet, and flavorful, it's kind of similar to butter chicken. The food comes out pretty quickly and the workers are so friendly. And I love the little mango candies they bring out along with the bill.
I feel like I've thought about Dishoom at least once a day ever since trying it during my most recent trip to London. This is a rite of passage for tourists and there are multiple locations across London to check out so you have many opportunities to try it! We waited about ~30 minutes and another group waiting in line said it was "worth the wait" and they weren't wrong. There were only 2 of us and we feasted like queens. You must get the okra fries, chili cheese toast, ruby chicken (this is THE dish), and chili broccoli salad. If you have room for dessert, I highly recommend the kulfi which is pretty much like ice cream but in a popsicle. We also had the methi gosht and paratha along with the gunpowder potatoes, but that isn't anything to write home about. The service was friendly and efficient. The actual restaurant itself has darker/dimmed lighting inside and I felt like we had to use our flash to look at the menus (or maybe our eyes are just that old). Overall, it was an amazing experience and I would recommend coming here at least once during your trip to London. To be honest, at one point, we were thinking about going back again for a second time.
Delicious! Probably one of the best Indian places we've had. First time trying and despite being a chain, it was great. Service was attentive. We sat at the bar before moving into the dining area. Unfortunate that during the transition between the bar and restaurant, the refillable chai wasn't brought over. Just know that your chai is bottomless :)
Dishoom is a must visit when you are in London! The vibe here is so cool. We came for breakfast and I believe you can make reservations here but walk ins are ok too. Sometimes the lines get long but it moves fast. Their house chai is an absolute must and it is bottomless! They have the recipe right at the entrance. Naan rolls are super yummy, we tired sausage naan roll. Luckily our timing was a transition between breakfast and all day dining so I also got to try Vada pav which is probably the best Vada pav I have ever had! I can't wait to go back and try rest of all day dining.
IYKYK, Indian food in the UK is a must! It was so hard to decide where but my friends and the internet recommended we try Dishoom. Oh my gosh this place is so dang good! Reservations are a must because this is one of the most popular places to get Indian cuisine in London. We arrived before our reservations and sat at the bar. Once our table was ready, we were seated. The restaurant is quite massive. The bar is reminiscent of a typical pub--dark, cozy, old school. As you walk into the dining side it's bright, lots of plants and art, and mismatched tables and chairs for ranging party sizes. Service is fantastic, all of our waitresses are kind, accommodating, and fun to chat to. Everyone who helped us were efficient. We shared family style, ordering the Chef's Caranby Special, Makmali Paneer, Chicken Ruby, House Black Daal, Garlic Naan, and Basmati Rice. Hands down, my favorite curry was the black daal. It is so freaking addicting--creamy, rich, and delicious. The other curries were superb with a hint of spice, plenty of seasoning, and decent meat portions. Our starches were all great accompaniments. For dessert, they had some of the Coconutty Fruit Crumble. I took a bite and the crumble was good--sweet, coconutty, and filled with fruit. I decided to order a House Chai with Oat Milk. It was one of the best chais and a mixture of all the goodness--sweet, spicy, bold, and creamy. Dishoom is a well loved restaurant chain in England. Their Caranby location is off Kingly, which is a walking only path. Make reservations in advance! By the time we left there were at least 40 people waiting outside because it's that good. A true must try when visiting or living in London.
Dishoom was definitely one of the most recommended restaurants for us to try when we were in London for our first time, and I'm glad to say that it did not disappoint! We made a reservation for lunch at this location (Carnaby) on a Monday and it wasn't too busy at all when we arrived. The interior is a bit dark but part of the main dining area does open up to a bright and well-lit section which was nice during the daytime. We started with the okra fries and pau bhaji, both of which were super flavorful! For the pau bhaji, the combo of the somewhat spicy mashed vegetables with the buttery buns was an absolute delight. Then for the main courses, my fiance and I shared the black daal and the methi gosht with paratha (which is the cafe special at the Carnaby location). Both dishes were fantastic, and we definitely used up all of the paratha to soak up the curries. All in all, what a delicious meal and I'll absolutely be back again if I'm in London in the future!
We were super glad to have made a reservation for an early Tuesday dinner. 30 mins after we were seated at 5:30PM, the whole place was packed and a queue had begun forming outside in the street. The restaurant is comfortable but feels small and cosy. We had a super friendly server who offered a great tour of the menu, and gave us some advice on how to order for 2 people. Well, the choices were excellent, but we did end up with wayyyyy too much food, so be careful overestimating your appetites! To kick things off, the Chota Papad was a fun, 3D-take on the poppadom, and came with great chutneys. We enjoyed the Carnaby Chef's Special, Methi Gosht with paratha; super tender lamb and great warmth. It's offered in a half-portion if needed. However, the top dish for us was the Chicken Ruby. To this homecoming Brit, it felt like a "proper" curry and had a lovely nostalgia of high street Indian restaurants of the 90s. We were talked into adding a small plate, and really loved the Fish Amritsari - but this, plus a roti, took the volume of food over the top for us, so we were sad to walk away from the leftovers. Next time, I'd stick with one entree, one small plate and the magical hexagonal poppadom bites. Dishoom deserves its accolades, and this particular location is highly recommended for a laid back, comfortable and welcoming experience.
Dishoom has been on my list to try in London, and I'm so glad I went. Even on a Thursday evening there was a crowd of people queuing up before they opened. My mom and I typically always order the same things whenever we go to Indian restaurants: chicken tikka masala, naan, and basmati rice. So that's exactly what we ordered - except the chicken tikka masala here at Dishoom is called the chicken ruby. The chicken was super tender and flavorful, the naan was buttery, and the curry was prefect on the rice. Do note that the restaurant gets quite nosy and is a bit dark, so not great for photos, but all in all, great experience.
The seasonal dessert with Alphonso Mango and a dollop of vanilla ice cream: it doesn't sound like much but it is truly incredible !! The rest of the meal was also great as usual - special shout out to the Salli boti - which was perfectly cooked read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Great place. Definitely recommend. The food is great, and I loved the chocolate chai (picture is in the review) nice service, waitress guided us through everything, and the ambiance is spectacular. I liked the downstairs, and this place basically has the only public bathroom in London that doesn't smell like pee. read more
2 years ago
I was here last week and been to this place a few times before. Highly recommend reservation or be ready to wait for 1-2 hours. The spicy prawns on app menu and chicken roomali roti are my fav. Also liked the jackfruit and chicken biryanis. The drinks menu is amazing too. A lot of variety food and everything I have tried here is really really good. It's a nice big place however always full. It also has multiple locations and very convient locations from the main touristy areas. read more
We had a fabulous dinner here with the seven of us. Our waiter did a fabulous job of recommending a variety of dishes, and they were all really delicious. Favorites were definitely the black daal, the ruby chicken for the kids, and the specialty lamb. Even if you don't like daal, I would definitely try this black daal. It was unlike any other I've ever had. The lamb was stellar and the Ruby chicken was very much like a chicken tikka masala. This is a great place to try interesting things and some old standbys. We had a fabulous meal, and would love to come back! read more
If you've never been to London and you like Indian food, you can't miss dishoom. It's just always going to be good. Going with more people means more dishes, or order a little extra since it makes for great leftovers. 2 people, dine in, June 2024. This was enough for some leftovers Vegetable samosas (3pc) - 8/10 Chili broccoli salad (half) - 7.5/10 Paneer roti - 8/10 Chicken ruby - 9/10 Black dahl - 10/10 Jasmine rice - 7/10 Plain naan - 6/10 The vegetable samosas were a nice starter and came out almost immediately. Filled with spiced peas, carrot, potatoes and a perfectly fried outside. The sauce was a little too sweet. These were good though I'd be open to trying something else next time. They also came out almost immediately. The rest came out all together. The paneer roti was fantastic. Lots of flavor with soft paneer. A little heat but not bad. It comes cut in half, which we then cut again, eat ate 1/4 and saved the second half for leftovers. I loved this with both the green and spicier red sauce. The chicken ruby is just down right delicious. The sauce isn't as creamy as what you'd get in the US and the flavor is a bit deeper/more developed. The chicken is also cooked perfectly. You could easily order this dish with rice as a single person for one very good meal. The black Dahl I could eat every day. I love the texture, the mild spice, and warmth this dish brings on a rainy London evening. It's pure comfort in a bowl. I've been to dishoom twice and both times I've gotten this dish. The broccoli salad is just okay but it's nice to have something fresh, raw, green, and crunchy. I like it. There isn't an overwhelming flavor but it's a nice addition to the heavier items. I prefer the jasmine rice as I wasn't impressed with the garlic naan last time. However, with multiple dishes, 1 bowl of rice isn't enough to eat with leftovers so we got the plain naan to go. It was fine as a vehicle for the curry/dahl but I didn't think it was anything special. read more
2 years ago
You first have to wait in line outside. The hostess was really nice. We were offered a small cup of chai while waiting. We waited about 30-45 minutes and then they told us that we were able to wait inside and order drinks at the bar if we'd like. Upon going inside, they will give you a buzzer. An hour has passed and I noticed a few parties that arrived after us, have gotten seated already. So I went to ask the hostess when was our table going to be ready. Well guess what? They have forgotten about us and apologized and said they would give us the next available table... Overall I think we waited about 2 hours to be seated. (Outside & inside total) Food was definitely NOT worth the wait! I had high expectations for this restaurant due to so many great reviews and the popularity of this place. Unfortunately, food was just ok to say the least. Not one item stood out. Maybe we didn't order the right items but we've had better Indian food back at our local Indian restaurants at home. We got somosas and okra fries for appetizers, chicken berry britannia, chicken ruby, masala prawns, daal, and of course can't forget about the naan. Food was mediocre and did not live up to the hype. read more
1 year ago
Another review for this outstanding food is hardly needed but here I go. Yum. After a long day of walking the spices, comfort and scent of Dishoom were just what the doctor ordered. We enjoyed the okra fries, house black dhal, chicken tikka, specialty rose lassi, passionfruit sharbat, and a delightful kulfi on a stick. We cannot wait to return. I regret not getting the aubergine salad. Also, the women's loo is adorable and the server charged our phone for us in back. So kind and caring were the staff. Many thanks. read more
10 months ago
You ask ten people in NYC what the best restaurant is in NYC, you get 11 answers. You ask ten people in London what the best restaurant is in London, you get ten answers that are all the same: "Dishoom". Did it live up to the hype? No. I don't think it could. I will say I was pleasantly surprised by a few things: 1. The accessibility: 30ish minute wait at prime lunch time, and we were able to sit at the bar and have a drink beforehand. 2. The drinks: I had a phenomenal espresso martini and my friend also raved about her old fashioned 3. The vibe: it comes across like a borderline theme restaurant but in a very tasteful, not tacky way. Now onto the food. I'll sum it up by saying that it was unequivocally above average, but I've had better Indian food at the same price point or cheaper without having to seek it out. We ordered: 1. Okra fries: delicious, could have benefitted from a dip 2. Paneer curry: average. Needed more flavour/aromatics 3. Jackfruit biryani: good, but again was a bit lacking in flavour 4. Broccoli salad: lovely. Would absolutely get this again. 5. Potatoes: delicious, would absolutely recommend these as well 6: Naan: fine. Portion was small for the price Overall, it's worth a visit for sure. Not sure it deserves the reputation. read more
11 months ago
the service is amazing. they'll go over the menu for you. lamb was very soft. monkfish curry was really good. chicken berry biryani had a nice flavor. make sure to make a reservation. read more
This place is as good as advertised and worth the wait to get in. Once we were seated the service was really good and all of the food was amazing. It was actually so good, i only grabbed a pic of the menu outside and didnt even think to take any pics of the food. I dont think I had one bad bite all night and between the four of us, we ordered a ton of food! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and re-visit if I find myself in the area again. read more
2 years ago
Dishoom is a very nice upper-end Indian restaurant for those who crave flavorful food. We ended up showing up without reservations with a group of 7 and found a table within 20 minutes near Christmas time! We also let the waiter know that it was my mom's birthday and they had great dessert options to celebrate. The wait staff was very competent and accommodating as well. They made great recommendations based on our dietary restrictions that day and were very careful with cross-contamination information. We ordered Vada Pav, mocktails, and 2 vegetarian curries. The size of the dishes were a little small but were flavored well. I'd definitely come back again! This is definitely a more expensive restaurant, so I'd save it for a special occasion, but the location was downtown and near a bunch of fun things to do. read more
Amazing food! Good service and cool ambience! We got here at 3pm which meant there wasn't much waiting time and ordered a variety of dishes, all were tasty, prices were reasonable relatively and the ambience was fun and colorful. Definitely recommend visiting this restaurant! read more
1 year ago
Suggested as a must-visit when on a trip to London, Dishoom truly lived up to the recommendations. TLDR: Good food- authentic Bombay taste, great cocktails and lively ambience Dishoom came highly recommended for their Bombay style Irani cafe style preparations and coming from Bombay, they did provide the same taste. They had good offerings for cocktails and their lamb preparations were good. Note- Do come in early as the wait times are really long. read more
We arrived in London with Dishoom on our list of places where we wanted to eat. Living in the Bay Area and NYC, both of which have sizable Indian populations and/or access to what are considered "good" Indian restaurants in the U.S., we enjoy Indian food (from the various regions of the country) and were excited to be able to compare Dishoom to other places we've eaten. We were pleasantly blown away. We ordered the okra fries, chilli broccoli salad, chilli butter-bhutta, prawn koliwada, garlic naan, basmati rice, and chicken ruby. All the dishes were a 10 out of 10, and there was so much more on the menu that we wanted to try! For newcomers (like us), I strongly suggest making a reservation (which for groups of less than 6 people, I think you can only make for times prior to 5:45pm), or better yet, coming with a large group of friends (so you can make a reservation even after 5:45pm and so you can try as many dishes as possible!) I make this suggestion because every day we passed by Dishoom (St. Martin's location) and the line after 6:00pm was such that people were waiting for more than an hour for tables. And I heard that this Carnaby is the same. In fact when we were leaving at 6:30pm, the line for people without reservations was out the door. read more
Would highly highly recommend checking their website in advance and making a reservation. The walk in lines are always long! That being said, as an Indian I have to say it's not the most mind blowing food and it gets overhyped mostly by non Indians. BUT no doubt about it the service, ambience and food make for a very enjoyable experience and the menu is quite varied and interesting. It's worth a visit but I wouldn't stand in super long lines for it. Cocktails were super super good, would recommend any of them. They're creative, flavorful and have fun presentations. Food wise the stand out for me was the mutton curry (boti) special in June 2022 and also the jackfruit biryani and kathi rolls. read more
(3.5/5) Best Indian food in the world? I think not! After hearing so many friends rave about Dishoom, we knew we had to make a stop while visiting the city. We wanted to opt-in for their All-Day menu but was told that it doesn't start until noon. We killed time by walking around the city. When we came back, the hostess told us there was a 45 min wait. We did not mind waiting as we thought the wait will be well worth it. We sat by the bar and the gentlemen running the show were very friendly and welcoming! Ambiance (5/5): The ambiance is very lively! It is also extremely spacious inside and we felt very comfortable during our visit. Service (3/5): Our server was kind at first but once we placed our order she was no where to be found. She checked up on all the surrounding tables multiple times but not once did she stop by our table. It makes me wonder if it's because the other tables were constantly ordering food and we were not. Additionally, I had to ask another waiter to have my water refilled as she was no where to be found... I was waiting for about 15 minutes for water! Food (4/5): Now on to the food! The vegetable samosas were my favorite-- they were crispy and full of flavor. It paired well with the chutney. The chicken tikka was underwhelming and quite frankly nothing memorable. Furthermore, the Chicken Ruby was full of flavor but there were literally three pieces of chicken inside the dish. We were very disappointed as it was obvious that they were skimping on the portion. I can tell the Ruby had a delicious curry flavor but the portion size was so small, you could barely take in the flavors. One thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the fact that you have to PAY for rice. As someone who is Iranian-American, my ancestors would be rolling in their graves knowing that a restaurant was charging almost $6 American dollars for RICE that should already be included with a stew-like dish. We all know that rice is one of the cheapest ingredients and is a staple in many cuisines across the globe. Again, this makes me wonder if the owner is trying to pocket money from tourists/locals knowing that people will feel obligated to purchase a side of rice with a curry or stew. Overall, we came in with high expectations after hearing many people rave about Dishoom. I would rather try other Indian restaurants in the city before I come back here. read more
2 years ago
Everyone I spoke to about my upcoming London trip recommended Dishoom. Splendid food, warm atmosphere, and kind service made for a lovely morning. I can't wait to come back! read more
4 years ago
Love Dishoom so much! My family and I made reservations in advance, and we were seated moments after checking in with the hostess. Our waiter recommended some of his favorites it was our first time. We got an order of the cheese naan, garlic naan, corn, chilli cheese toast, and the Chicken Ruby. I loved everything! The cheese naan was perfect to dip in the sauce of the Chicken Ruby. The chilli cheese toast was almost like a pizza and it was great for my family who aren't very familiar with Indian cuisine. Would absolutely return! read more
After going to the King's Cross Dishoom earlier in my trip and loving it, I had high hopes for this location. While the food was again amazing, I had a few letdowns in this experience leading me to 3 stars: - I arrived around 11am hoping to have breakfast/brunch. I was told the wait would be around 30 mins. When I was finally seated, I was told the kitchen was changing from breakfast to lunch, so I could only order from the lunch menu now. I was offered free chai but had to wait at my table without being able to order food for another 20 mins. - This location does not offer bar seating for food, only drinks (unlike King's Cross where as a solo diner I was able to eat at the bar). So I had a whole table to myself, which was a little awkward. If you're trying to come for breakfast, come early! The kitchen closing / changeover is a pain and I'm still disappointed I couldn't try the breakfast menu. Overall a sub par experience compared to my previous Dishoom visit. read more
I have had some of the best Indian food I have ever had in London and this is comparing it to the best restaurants in India! I had to stop off at Dishoom after seeing them number 1 on the list of best restaurants in the UK. I called a few times and the waits were super long. I finally caved and made a reservation for lunch. It was super busy but we were seated quickly. They have done a great job replicating the feel of a Irani cafe in Bombay. There's interesting history there with the Parsi community that's worth googling. The food was excellent and was inhaled!! Rumali roti Black Dal Mutter paneer Basmati rice Lamb chops Chicken tikka Chocolate pudding with Kashmir chili ice cream! Kulfi All top notch! I really enjoyed the staff. They were all happy, vibing with each other and had big smiles. Overall, great meal and this will be a regular London stop from this point on. read more
2 years ago
Very good very nice FOOD :0 drinks were beautiful eat here Yes Reccomend the CHICKEN DISHES read more
9 months ago
3 years ago
I had less than 24 hours in London. I knew I really wanted to get fish and chips and indian food, but alas, my stomach HAD to have Korean food, so gave up fish and chip. For once, I MADE THE RIGHT CALL!! Well, also Dishoom did breakfast and nobody serves fish and chips for that... or maybe they do but who cares. I walked around for couple hours to work up my appetite and got to Dishoom right when they opened at 8 am. I was seated right away and I also knew exactly what I was ordering. Keema Per Eedu. I'm a big fan of keema and liver, so this was just right for me. Although keema was not spicy enough for me and was a little light on the flavor (breakfast, i get it), it hit the spot RIGHT ON!! I wolfed it down happily and had to run out of there to try to catch my flight. Dishoom basically is the reason why I want to go back to London soon now!!! It is a beautiful restaurant and spacious but I will definitely make a dinner reservation and try bunch of other stuff. I CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK!!! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I really, really, really wanted to love this place and it was so hyped up everywhere but it just didn't "hit" for me. Pros: Friendly staff Yummy Chai Fast service (once seated) Cons: Extremely longggggggg wait Extremely dark inside at night and had to use my camera phone to even read the menu Very loud because seating is very cramped Food was just ok and for portion very over-priced Vegatable Samosas: Very oily, very little filling but delicious dipping sauce Fried Okra: Promising! But very oily with that "dirty oil that needs to be changed out" vibe Chicken Ruby: Sauce texture was decadent and tasty, so I'll give them that but where's was my chicken? Still in the kitchen apparently (also, no sides like rice to accompany so take that into consideration). Garlic Naan: No jazzy garlic flavor as expected but great texture and went very well with the ruby sauce. Basmati Kheer: Was nice as it wasn't very sweet and a nice finish to the meal. read more
Wow, this was a great find in London! It's near the Soho Carnaby area! We had an amazing meal here! All the restaurants in the area were packed but we were able to get a table at this restaurant! So do go here early! We had family style and many different dishes! The one thing that stands out is the cheese naan! That was the best that I've ever tasted! It was chewy and lots of cheese flavor! 1. chili broccoli salad (very good) 2. Black house daal - Dishoom signature dish (it's cooked over 24 hrs) it taste like a very mild chili 3. Chef's Dishoom Carnaby special - it was braised lamb comes with buttered roomali roti 4. Marsala prawns - this was slightly overcooked 5. Murgh Malai - marinated chicken thighs - very flavorful 6. Spicy lamb chops - very tender When we left, we heard the waiter told customers that there'll be an hour wait! I also had the passion fruit sharbat drink - it's an non alcoholic sparkling drink, was delicious! We'll definitely go back and try other dishes! read more
2 years ago
I was told Dishoom was a "must eat" when in London. After striking out the night before for a table for dinner at another location, I was fortunate to get immediately seated here for lunch the next day. It's a nice space with really pleasant, friendly staff who do a great job explaining the menu and giving recommendations. Started with the lamb samosas and mango lassi. Both were ok. Nothing special. I got worried. Then had the chicken Tikka and their recommended daal dish and both were exceptional! Overall a really good meal. A bit pricey ($60 USD for lunch) but a nice experience. read more
10 months ago
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4 years ago
Dishoom is famous for good reason, it's hands down one of the best Indian Restaurants I have ever been to. The hype is worth it & a must try when your in the area. Loved this location as its Less busy I've heard then some of the others. But again, timing is everything. We made our reservation a few days in advance and chose a weekday for a late lunch. Probably the smartest time to go as a late lunch while people are working is going to get you in and out. We were told though they'd be very busy regardless for an early lunch or around dinner time so just be mindful that getting a reservation is everything. Another reason this location is prime is there is so much shopping near by it helps to kill the time if you have to wait. Service was lovely. From the hostess to our waiter everyone was so friendly and nice. The hostess took us 20 minutes early to our reservation which can be unheard of at some famous spots. Super nice and accommodating. Our waiter was adorable, he was so friendly and helpful on guiding us through the menu and ensuring we didn't over order LOL trust me our eyes were bigger then our stomachs. The interior is very cozy. Yes it's a big busy restaurant but the dim lit lighting and atmosphere does create a more intimate vibe that I was surprised about. They have outdoor patio seating in the middle of the restaurant which I thought was nice. Also super cool is when you go downstairs to the restroom that's actually also the floor where the kitchen is! Open kitchen concept it was amazing to watch all the cooks and food coming out, unexpected but very neat. The food is a solid 10/10. Life changing? I didn't think so but delicious and comforting, I would definitely come back again or recommend it as a must try for an amazing meal in town. Here's what we ordered (everything was delish): -Hot Chai drink to start 4/5, super comforting and good flavor, not too harsh with the chai flavor -Chicken Ruby: 4/5. A classic delicious creamy tomato chicken dish (comfortable to chicken tikka masala for those looking for it on the menu). The only reason for the doc of a star was there was literally only 4 small pieces of chicken in the sauce. Really surprising on the lack of protein portion in this dish. -Shrimp Masala: 5/5. Amazing charred flavor and amazing spice. A favorite dish of the afternoon. A nice balance to all of the saucy dishes. -Black Daal: 5/5. The BEST DAAL I have ever had in my life! So unexpected but highly addicting. You must include this with your order. Not too spicy but extremely flavorful and tasty. All of the sides were great as well, lovely little sauces to accompany our meal, great classic rice, and the garlic naan was another addicting side, we had two orders! Dishoom is a 5/5 and well worth the culinary adventure. read more
3 years ago
We had the absolute best time here!!! Joe, our waiter, was an absolute gem. He gave us amazing suggestions and really took care of us. We had the house chaat (a table favorite) and the okra fries to start. For mains we had black daal with roomali roti, jackfruit biryani, and the chole puri. We then had the chocolate pudding with Kashmiri chili ice cream, and chais to finish. Everything was spectacular - we LOVED the house chaat, the chole puri, and the daal particularly, and the ice cream was also to die for. Joe made our experience unforgettable - we will always hold Dishoom Carnaby dear in our hearts! read more
2 years ago
This place is quite popular and they only do walk in for dinner so come early or after 9p to avoid the rush. When we got there it was a 15-20 minute wait for a party of 2 and up to 50 minutes for a party of 5 from what I overheard. After getting in line a server comes around to take your name down. Then you wait until it's time to go inside and you're handed a buzzer to wait a bit longer by the bar area. They have plenty of non alcoholic cocktail options which was very nice. I went with a na mojito and was happy with it. Beers are bottled and cocktails are premixed. For dinner I got the ruby chicken (like butter chicken) with 4 pieces of chicken and a cheese naan. The ruby chicken was just slightly too spicy to my taste so I don't know about ordering this if you can't handle spicy. I asked about adjusting spice level and they can't so it seems food is also premade. The cheese naan was more green onion than cheese so I don't understand the popularity, it was just ok. My partner got chicken tikka (grilled chicken, no curry) and he was very happy with it. This dish was definitely spicier. He also got a side of marsala sauce £5. Service was fairly good with someone checking in on us frequently. Although they got our order wrong and forgot I ordered the ruby chicken. Overall it was ok. The music in the restaurant is quite loud, not a great place for a date. I feel that people who enjoy spicy foods would enjoy this place very much. I would not wait for more than 15 minutes for a table. read more
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22 Kingly Street
London W1B 5QP
United Kingdom
Soho
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020 7420 9322
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http://www.dishoom.com/carnaby/
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