DUM Biryani House (Soho)

• DUM Biryani House (Soho) is called DUM &ndash
• Dum biryani house in Soho is a well hidden gem
• On arrival we were given a playing card
• They talked us though the menu and drinks about which they were very knowledgeable and gave us some good recommendations
• We had two snacks for our starters the first was Andhra prawn fry
• Are prawns stir fried with red chilli and coconut
• The prawns were delicious spicy and with a satisfying crunch from the coconut on top
• The second dish was Dahi Kebab
• Fried yogurt patties served with an Andhra tomato chutney
• We chose the lamb biryani that is served with mirch unda salan (curry with green chilli and half boiled egg) smoked aubergine raita
• The dish itself is very impressive and beautifully presented
• When cracking the perfect pasty shell a great waft of steam breaks free with a gorgeous smell of spice
• Took the heat away from our meal it was sweet and creamy with crunchy pistachio sprinkled on top and a sweet pinch of candied rose petals
• The atmosphere was warm and inviting with good music
• Welcoming and great at explaining what each dish was and gave great insights into the drinks flavours
• Overall a very enjoyable experience with great food
• S regions (and a large one with a long heritage behind too) is Andhra Pradesh
• Full of religious temples (majority of the population is Hindu) and lush
• Two types of biryanis on the menu and a selection of starters that are equally delicious and well executed
• The fried yoghurt was satisfying
• So best to start with that and dip it into the selection of sides that come with it
• The only downside was the cold breeze that came through to our table
• The plan here was to showcase the Biryani dish and the best of South Indian cuisine
• Focused menu and DUM London by Dhruv Mittal provides just that with a menu centered around an old Indian favourite &ndash
• Low lighting and quirky artwork creates a chilled vibe perfect for a relaxing meal and is likely to draw in the young city crowd
• Dum might sound like an odd choice for a restaurant name but Dum biryani is actually a specific dish native to Hyderabadi
• DUM Biryani House is a new Indian restaurant in Soho focusing on Hyderabadi Biryani
• The City Lane was invited to try out the menu and we were interested in seeing what the regional specialties on offer were all about
• T afford to be too fussy with the menu as free will is quite limited in such places
• M not a specialist in Indian gastronomy but was aware that many of the country&rsquo
• S regions have their own take on the Biryani and that it is an important dish in Indian food culture
• Layered with the rice in a pot which is then sealed with pastry and cooked over hot coals (dum)
• The restaurant is on the site of one of my favourite Soho haunts of the last few years
• All good things must come to an end and the new owners have transformed the Wardour St venue into a stripped back Biryani basement with Indian pop art on the walls
• Though on the day we visited there was a chicken option
• They are served with a Mirch Salan (spicy curry with padron chillies) and a Raita (Yoghurt Dip)
• You should know that eating a biryani is not for lightweights so be prepared to fill your boots
• The chicken in the biryani was cooked just perfectly
• Must visit for people who miss Indian taste and i think noone is as good as them in Biryani and starters in London
• We were super excited to try out DUM Biryani House (Soho) as this is a great addition to Soho
• So deciding what to eat is not too hard
• The biryani was a bit too mild for us
• The lamb starter was excellent and is a must try
• The chai was too milky and the rabdi was at best average
• Tempura and sushi at all one time under one roof is opening themselves for scorn from People Who Know Better (ahem)
• By far the best biryani I have had in London so far
• Worth every penny given the biryani is prepared fresh and only for you
• Their biryani comes in individual serving portion each portion is quite large (more of a 2 portions between 3 people kinda size)
• The biryanis are very tasty
• No apologies just oh u can have it for free by then I was put off and turned the offer down
• My friend barely touched her chewy lamb byarini and the starter size was ridiculous
• The cocktails were decent though hence the once start but I don't get what the hype is all about
• Worse experience in my entire life with very little customer service
• Staff serves with a smile and give good recommendations
• We tried chicken biryani which was cooked in a handi
• The covering of the handi was made of flour which was extremely soft and flaky unlike hers and rubbery ones I always got to see n eat
• Mutton fry was tender and mild spicy
• Hibiscus and prosecco drink was refreshing
• Where other Indian restaurants throw out a flurry of underwhelming plates with diluted spices
• Striking the palate with a few well crafted dishes
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• It looked like it was mostly rice
• Large pieces of chicken were hidden inside
• The crackers that came with it were nice
• Their biryanis are undoubtedly one of the best in town
• It's served in a pot covered with a layer of cooked paratha like stuff which I personally love to eat with the mirchi ka salan
• The raita is served with crispy bhindi fry small pieces
• Visited DUM Biryani House (Soho) with family and friends after reading reviews on Zomato
• The ambience is unique and i liked it
• It reminded me of paneer bhurji with bread which we used to have in my college days
• Dahi Kebab was not upto my expectations
• The best things about the biryani is the taste and flavour
• This is probably the best place to have Biryani in London
• Must say the cocktails are nice and they have some good options there
• The biryani is obviously good and they serve it with the dough covering which is more like a flaky pastry
• We also ordered for chicken curry and paratha and prawns for starters which were kinda alright and did not have that quintessential Andhra flavours
• Considering they are serving Indian cuisine
• The portion of the starters was a little less
• Their thali and dum biryani are our favourites
• On a rainy sunday noon me and my best friend were walking around the busy streets of London
• DUM Biryani House (Soho) is tucked in slightly and is located in the basement
• The ambiance is bright with rich colors and decor is flashy
• Starter we tried the kodi vepudu chicken wings coated with thin batter and then deep fried
• This one is topped with curry leaves
• Right from the accompaniments given along with it the mirchi ka salan and curd raitha along with some vadiyam(papad) sprinkled with some chilli powder
• The mirchi ka salan deserves a special mention its cooked with chillies filled with a paste of ground nuts
• Coming to the biryani this one is cooked with basmati rice and boneless chicken marinated in naive spices
• Both the chicken and Lamb biryanis were exceptional in terms of taste
• They have presented this very well in a bowl which is sealed with fluffy layer of maida and wheat
• They make sure they are alert and never give us a change to complain about any
• Meal for two with drinks will come up to 75 pounds
• This is a place that operates with limited menu but it's worth the money
• The biryani is the star attraction and not to be missed
• The service is polite and would recommend reservations just to avoid the wait
• Amazing food (not too spicy for Indian pallet it's just right amount of spicy) lemoned is fresh and one of the best we have had in London
• Delicious biryani with beetroot chutney is unique in itself
• The owner of DUM Biryani House (Soho) is very humble and welcoming he offered us Indian style chai even when kitchen was closed
• Went here because I was craving indian biryani and have come across DUM Biryani House (Soho) couple of times
• It was far off from this and was actually prawns tossed in a yellow Thai curry

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