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Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

Gift Guide

Christmas Gift Guide

An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season – suitable for all persons and purses.

dishoom loves

Issue XXIII, December

Twinkling lights and high spirits. December, you host an abundance of festivity and a most magnificent finale.

story

Dishoom's Christmas Turkey

A whole leg of lamb, slow-cooked and tender. More than a little lavish, and therefore quite fitting for Christmas.

guide

Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators

Find sweet solace in this curation of glimmering gifts from talented female South-Asian creatives.

recipe

Taj Ballroom Toddy

A warming tipple for the festive season – inspired by the energetic Bombay jazz scene.

guide

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay.

story

The History of Dishoom Chai

Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us. Chai is the fuel that keeps Bombay running.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXIII, December

Twinkling lights and high spirits. December, you host an abundance of festivity and a most magnificent finale.

Cafés

Dishoom's Christmas Turkey

A whole leg of lamb, slow-cooked and tender. More than a little lavish, and therefore quite fitting for Christmas.

Gift Guide

Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators

Find sweet solace in this curation of glimmering gifts from talented female South-Asian creatives.

Tipples

Taj Ballroom Toddy

A warming tipple for the festive season – inspired by the energetic Bombay jazz scene.

City Guide

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay.

History

The History of Dishoom Chai

Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us. Chai is the fuel that keeps Bombay running.

story

Christmas in Bombay

At Dishoom and across the world, Christmas is a time for giving, feasting, laughter and high spirits. Explore how Bombay celebrates Christmas.

Recipes from the Dishoom cafés

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Café classic

Breakfast

Bacon Naan Roll

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Battersea Story

In which a young girl transforms into Choti Dishoom

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

In which the canny and ambitious son of a humble Irani café owner ends up in way over his head...

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Carnaby story

In which an Irani is called home from London

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

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Dishoom Loves

Issue XXII, November

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXI, October

October. You herald such anticipation! This month, we can’t wait to share our finest (and perhaps most ambitious) menu up-date, to date.

24 hours: In Bombay

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

24 hours in

Read our delicious city guides

Interviews

Read on for conversations with friends

interview

Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas in Bombay

Issue XXIII, December

Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

Christmas Gift Guide

Issue XXIII, December

Dishoom's Christmas Turkey

Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators

Taj Ballroom Toddy

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

The History of Dishoom Chai

Issue XXIII, December

Dishoom's Christmas Turkey

Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators

Taj Ballroom Toddy

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

The History of Dishoom Chai

Christmas in Bombay

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Bacon Naan Roll

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

The Dishoom Battersea Story

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

The Dishoom Carnaby story

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

Issue XXIII, December

Issue XXII, November

Issue XXI, October

Issue XXII, November

Issue XXI, October

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

Read on for conversations with friends

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part one

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Festive opening hours