Dishoom

Ресторан · London · ⭐ 9.5/10 · 29154 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 20:42:40

Address: 12 Upper St Martin's Ln, London WC2H 9FB, United Kingdom

Bombay-style Indian food in old Irani café style

Dishoom is one of London’s most loved Indian restaurants, a tribute to the old Irani cafés and the food of all Bombay. It has several London locations — Covent Garden, King’s Cross, Shoreditch, Carnaby, Kensington and Canary Wharf — each with its own décor, from the distressed café charm of Covent Garden to the restored Victorian warehouse at King’s Cross. The atmosphere is lively yet intimate, from breakfast to late-night dinner.

What to order

The famous dishes are the Bacon Naan Roll (crispy bacon, chilli-tomato jam and cream cheese in soft naan) and the House Black Daal, slow-cooked for 24 hours. Try also Chicken Ruby, spicy lamb chops, lamb samosas and fried okra, with House Chai and Mango Kulfi to finish.

Who it’s for

Good for breakfast with friends, a relaxed dinner or a group meal to share. Be prepared for queues at the busiest branches.

Questions and answers

What food does it serve? Bombay-style Indian, inspired by old Irani cafés.

What to order? The Bacon Naan Roll, 24-hour Black Daal and Chicken Ruby, with House Chai.

How many London locations? Several, including Covent Garden, King’s Cross and Shoreditch.

Is there a wait? Often yes, at busy times.

Website and social:
Official website
· Google_maps

Opening hours

Day Hours
Monday 08:00–23:00
Tuesday 08:00–23:00
Wednesday 08:00–23:00
Thursday 08:00–23:00
Friday 08:00–00:00
Saturday 08:00–00:00
Sunday 08:00–23:00

Visitor reviews

  1. KJ L

    Recommend trying it at least once during your trip! Tasty and aromatic Indian cuisine – different from the usual. That evening we were on a vegetarian diet, and there's a big choice of vegetarian dishes. Though the dishe…

  2. Thomas Bloom

    OK, the main thing: you can book a table after 6pm if the group is 6 or more people. At least from 7 to 8pm on a Friday evening, the wait at the restaurant is 25-30 minutes. Free tea is served at random to customers in t…

  3. Mark White

    5 stars. As guests from the United States, this was without doubt the best Indian food we tried in London. The food was absolutely exceptional, full of flavour, and every dish we tried was wonderful. If you're looking fo…

  4. James Bentivegna

    I had an incredible experience at Dishoom in London. From the very first moment I walked in, the hospitality set the tone – the interior was warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming. Every dish we ordered was exceptional.…

  5. Pritt

    Great place. As an Indian, I have to say they really serve authentic Indian food. Impressed by how much detail they've put into the interior and the photos. Definitely visit. Central location. Kingfisher beer – if you're…

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Mian Usman

We visited Dishoom for dinner, and it turned out to be a truly wonderful experience. The atmosphere is lovely and thoughtfully designed, creating a very pleasant and welcoming feel. The decor adds to the overall charm of…

Don Eatsalot

I had higher hopes that I'd love this place, but maybe I ordered badly – I picked their most popular dishes rather than what I knew I liked. They have two children's menus, and we tried both. The chicken was wonderful, a…

Saleh Alajlan

I visited Dishoom around 4pm and was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly it all went, no need to book a table and no wait at all, which was a big plus. The service was exceptional. The staff were attentive, friendly and…

A Luk

Overall, I think the food is good and tasty, though I'm not entirely sure the price is worth it, since the portions are small. The queue was sizeable, but they bring tea to the waiting customers. Since I don't remember t…

Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 20:42:40

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