Dishoom (Covent Garden)

• Queued almost 1.5 hours to be served what I would say was a very basic fare
• My Indian palate was pretty much bored with the overload of fish and chips and also tired adjusting to the lack of spice in food
• Always there to cater to your needs with a smile on their faces
• The dishes are a bit on the pricier side
• What surprisingly lacked in their menu was lack of lamb dishes in the main course
• Most amazing dal makhani in London Pav bhaji is good too you even get thums up here great ambiance excellent food
• Must say one of the best place to ve indian food in london
• Tried many places all over euro bt this is the best place
• All of these are a must try if you&rsquo
• My personal favourite was the Keema Per Eedu which is Keema served with buns and fried eggs with Bun Maska obviously
• The 45 50 mins queue prior to entering the restaurant was really worth it as the following food and ambience was awesome
• In the queue we were served some hot chai and fresh mint tea which really helped in the cold atmosphere here in London
• One drawback was that someone has to be part of the queue at all times therefore you can't just leave a phone number and wait for a call
• The cuisine is reasonably authentic and is not completely stepping out of the Indian food I was longing to eat
• In fact the tea 'chai' was served in those traditional indian glasses you get at restaurants in India (only indians would understand)
• A little food for thought here is that tourists may find the food a little spicy honestly even I did
• The location was perfect and its an overall brilliant experience
• The ambience is jazzy modern elegant to say the least and by the time you're seated
• You are completely in awe with the buzz and the place itself
• The food was great though the chicken biryani was sadly slightly under the mark
• It lacked the flavour I was expecting then again
• A sign of a good biryani is a hint of the meat flavour in the rice but I could not taste this
• The veg samosas were incredible
• Flavour which was a very unique quality
• The chilli cheese toast was delicious (the cheese was perhaps a smidge too strong) but the true beauties were the rummali rolls
• The chicken was richly marinated and the flavouring shone through comfortably the finest kebab rolls I have tasted
• The same can be said of the mutter paneer while the garlic naan was not too buttery
• The bar is vast with a wide array of alcoholic drinks to offer
• I myself only had a lasso which was well executed
• Dishoom (Covent Garden) is one of the good Indian places in London
• While waiting outside Dishoom (Covent Garden) we were offered chai in glasses which you normally find in small tea shops in india
• The main course ordered the chole bathure and dal makhni with romali roti
• The service is the best part of the experience I had at this restaurant
• Typically restaurants with a lot of hype tend to disappoint you as they simply don't live up to the hype or you expect too much
• The hype warrants the place as the food is simply superb
• Very good service as well which is a surprise given how popular the place is
• No wonder that there was waiting time when we reached as late as 2300 on a Friday night
• We celebrated our half year of marriage together and it was a treat of sorts
• May be our pallet is different considering we come from a place that has a considerable amount of restaurants serving such soul wrenching food
• The food is tasty and fresh but quantity is less plus service is not extremely prompt
• Wait compared to food was one of the reason for just an average rating
• This time in London which is full of indian restaurants
• Had pao bhajj and bhel puri which were really good
• The only bad thing about Dishoom (Covent Garden) is that you will have to wait for an hour to get a table
• Dishoom (Covent Garden) is a blessing in London
• Love the Irani cafe vibe and this is probably the he best Indian you'll get in London
• The best part is the tea they serve while you're waiting for your table in their queue
• My goodness you will definitely not be disappointed with Dishoom (Covent Garden)
• Dishoom comes with a high reputation as witnessed by the queues to get in
• Prices for London are very reasonable but the dishes we had were good but not enough to make me want to return
• Really Dishoom (Covent Garden) is a powerful punch to all
• Must try and but booking a table in advance is highly recommended as waiting goes for as long as 30 mins here
• I like their bacon naan wrap and chicken ruby along with berry pulao the most
• Soft and paired really well with roasted tomato and toasted breed and relish
• I had just arrived that very morning from Kolkata and it was our aunt&rsquo
• I can see why it is so attractive to the locals and the local Indians
• It is indeed a very close replica with a couple of modern twists
• The starters we tried their okra fries which were really tasty and had good spices to it
• It was not too oily which is good and we tried it with the 3 different kinds of chutneys served on the table
• The drinks we tried their baileys chai and dark chocolate chai which was really awesome and is a must try
• The main course we ordered chicken ruby (gravy) along with chicken biryani
• Only challenge is place always has waiting queue &
• Chicken tikka are must order items
• By far the best Indian food I ever had and probably ever will
• Had to queue for over 80 minutes but it was all so worth it
• The okra fries are absolutely out of this world
• The biryanis and curries are super good and the dessert is super weird yet amazing
• The dessert is Kala Khatta and when I ordered it
• The waiter asked me if I was sure of my order
• The manager said that I was the 2nd person to like it in 3 years
• Your trip to London is incomplete if you haven&rsquo
• The feeling of home away from home is well satisfied at this establishment
• Keema Pau and the Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani are a must have
• Satisfy your sweet tooth with some Malai Kulfi at the end to finish of one of the finest Indian food experience in London
• I've been here as part of my anniversary dinner and though I was bit skeptical after reading about long queues
• I would say that I'm completely pleased with my decision to go for this restaurant
• We were quickly greeted by the server and told that the wait time is around 1 hour
• Hot tea and mint tea were being offered in small glasses (the ones we see on a stall in India) free of charge
• Was quite helpful with the the cold weather
• After about 20 minutes we were at the entrance and we were told to go and wait in the bar area downstairs
• 30 PM) the restaurant was quite alive and lot of chatter was going around
• The decoration was going with the theme
• I found that it was bit crowded and there was lesser space between tables
• Waiter informed us that the table is ready for us
• Most of the dishes were quite clear to us but it is a nice touch for people who don't understand or have little knowledge about Indian food
• We ordered only vegetarian food and there were lot of options in the menu
• We started with Paneer Tikka and Pau Bhaji
• Black dal of Dishoom (Covent Garden) is a must try and I would suggest it to everyone who eats here
• Jack fruit biryani was very tasty as well
• Wait times are more but you get tables earlier then what is told at the door
• The lassi was a disappointment the fennel was only used on top of the lassi for garnishing and not used as a flavour which we were expecting
• Very popular among Indian community which is a good sign
• 5/5 the waiters was super nice
• Rib steak was delicious with yogurt salad
• Paneer roll was crunchy enough
• I Had Quite a Few Things Here And Everything was Really Good
• Was nice to see such a huge Bombay restaurant with truly Iranian ambience
• Paradise for Indians if your home flavours are making you home sick
• We arrived little too late for their breakfast menu (which is great) so went ahead and ordered from their regular menu
• They offered tea while we were waiting in the queue
• Before same days I went there with my best friend
• We enjoyed with paneer tikka
• You can eat almost the best indian food here
• Everything was super delicious
• Chocolate pudding with spicy kashmiri ice cream and house dal were the best among our order
• The waiters are very kind and helpful and the food is really tasty
• The food and service both are just awesome
• Even then all in all they are one of the best Indian restaurants
• A little overpriced but still delicious yummy food with the right amount of spice
• The sheekhe kebabs and vada pav were especially good
• One of the best Indian places in London
• Everything was good and the staff was polite
• When is London Dishoom (Covent Garden) is a must visit for all the Indian specially
• Okra Fries were the best of all
• The food was sooooo delicious and the staff was amazing too
• First time experience with authentic Indian cuisine and all was good
• The Black Dahl was superb and the spicy vegetables curry with bread amazing
• My girlfriend and I were recently in London for a short holiday
• We are avid foodies and I rate this as one of the best food experiences I&rsquo
• The chicken curry and lamb biryani was out of this world and I genuinely can&rsquo
• There is a reason there are always queues outside of this restaurant but it is well worth the wait
• You will find tasty food with great flavours
• It gives nostalgic feeling with food full of spices
• Panner dishes along with naan are highly recommended
• Also prior reservation is must otherwise you can end up on huge queue
• I really like dishoom but making you queue is just annoying
• T think the quality is good enough to warrant standing in a queue for an hour or two
• There are a number of places where the type and standard of food is just as good without queuing
• Ve been to Dishoom number of times and is in love with the kind of ambience they have and the quality of food they serve
• Just that their serving quality is little less
• Everything was nice except the Paneer Mutter vegetable
• Its tasted stale and filled with preservatives
• Quality of vegetables is better in India than in England
• It had a long queue which was expected but food was not over the top like other reviews said
• By far the best high end Indian food I&rsquo
• My own experience was pretty okay okay
• T that spicy as per the Indian tastebud standards but their Biryani was quite good
• The staffs are really good and makes you feel happy even when you waiting in a que
• Coupled with food that strikes a cord with every Indian that crosses the majestic doorway
• The Lamb and Vegetable Samosas are served with a side of Mint
• The perfect combination for the savoury stuffed flaky pastry to contrast with the sourness of the dipping sauces
• The Okra fries marinated with traditional blends of Indian spices are little munchies that kids seem to wipe off plates in no time
• Made from lamb mince that is slowly stewed in a mixture of flavoursome spices
• The Keema is a smooth curry that is scooped up in freshly baked buns toasted with Desi Ghee
• The Butter Chicken and the lamb chops are really good
• Experience the best of Indian cuisine in London
• Relished the close to heart Indian flavours with lot of positive Indian vibes at Dishoom (Covent Garden)
• Loved the decor and most importantly in love with this Indian food
• We ordered masala chai served in iconic railway glasses with the perfect hit of ginger with cloves and cardomom
• The food was so yummy and the chicken was buttery and smooth
• The place and the food is worth it the cost
• Best Indian restaurant with Kenyan fusion
• The breakfast naans are filling but not overly heavy
• The fire toast is also a nice addition
• We went to Dishoom for brunch and were seated almost immediately
• I had the Akuri eggs which was spiced scrambled eggs (supposedly 3 eggs but highly doubt this unless the eggs were really small) served with soft buns and a grilled tomato
• Especially when washed down with a cup of sweet thick chai
• It's easy to see why this is a Dishoom classic
• Visited Dishoom for dinner yesterday and it being Saturday night was welcomed with a 1.5 hr wait in the queue
• The pav bhaji is creamy and I cannot explain the joy of eating pav after a long time in London
• Not exactly the way they are made traditionally
• The star of the evening are the okra fries
• We wash it all down with nimbu paani and good old Thums up
• The gulab jamun is soft and nice but the kulfi clearly steals the show
• The service is great and it is really commendable the way they handle the crowd
• To getting tea in the line to the incredible food inside it was all amazing
• I ate a vegetarian chickpea dish which was served with puri and halva
• The chickpeas by themselves were sweet and delicious
• Altogether was a flavour bomb inside your mouth
• Next to the bar and the stairs was a bit too much
• He chickpeas by themselves were sweet and delicious
• Went there during holi time and was feeling so festive
• Very crowded place snd it is very noisy but the food was ok
• The thing I liked was the fact that dishes were as spicy as you would get in India and not optimised that much to suit local palate
• The daal and they were mouthwatering level
• My first time to try indian food and I was amazed with the rich flavours
• Chicken tica roll which was a bit spicy and chicken biryani
• A quick dash from Leicester Square and you join a long queue where you are served by pleasant and willing staff hot chai
• The mutton samosas followed by the Crispy okra is just the right starters to dig into the chicken ruby and the biryani and
• Sitting there you feel you are in a mumbai cafe
• The wait time in the queue was over 2 hours
• I had my 19 month old son with me and they quickly got his food so I was able to feed him first
• It was perfect Indian restaurant and with innovatives names of the cuisine we tried kejriwal which was not named after the leader of AAP THE common party
• They offer a great Indian cuisine with some unique styles
• The ambience too is great and fab
• Everything about Dishoom (Covent Garden) is amazing except the waiting queue

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