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The Dishoom Journal - All
Here you’ll find everything that excites us about Bombay. Immerse yourself in stories rich with heritage; savour cherished recipes from our most treasured spots; dive into interviews with talented South Asian creators; and wander through the city with our 24 hour guides to Bombay.
City Guide
Chef Jeremie Tomczak Guide to 24 Hours in New York
Wander through NYC with local guide Jeremie Thomczak, chef at Pastis. Take a look at his top recommendations of things to see, do and of course - eat!
City Guide
Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay
Typographer, creative director and lifetime Bombayite Zeenat Kulavoor shares her top picks from her beloved city
Gift Guide
Christmas Gift Guide
An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season – suitable for all persons and purses.
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.
Mains
Chilli Broccoli Salad
A light, bright, café staple
Total:20 minutes
Bombay
Leopold's café
Cafés
Bombay’s Modern Art scene meets Dishoom Canary Wharf, by Mortimer Chaterjee
A guest post by dear friend, Mortimer Chatterjee
Cultural Moments
The ritual of Zakat
Ramadan, The Month of Giving
story
Reflecting on 2023, by Shamil Thakrar
Attempting to get the measure of the year gone by.
Charity
Dishoom x Magic Breakfast: More than a partnership
Thoughts from Carmel McConnell MBE
Cultural Moments
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
A celebration of oneness
Cultural Moments
The story of Diwali and Ramayana, by Vayu Naidu
A guest blog post by master storyteller, Vayu Naidu
Small plates
Chilli Chicken
An Indo-Chinese favourite
Total:35 minutes
Dishoom Loves
Ed Fringe Special, 2024
It’s August. And the streets of Edinburgh are filled with music, art, laughter, song. Creations of every kind ignite the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Outlined below are the acts we’ve circled in our festival programme.
Mains
Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani
A best quality recipe to recreate
Total:1 hour 30 minutes
Dishoom Loves
Issue XIX, August
August, the month of colourful carnivals and mirth-filled merriment, has arrived. So it seems only fitting that we should spend it in the pursuit of activities that will warm us up inside, as much as the sun has recently been doing from outside. Here’s what has been catching our attention of late.
Dishoom Loves
Issue XVIII, July
The July issue of Dishoom Loves is already here (and perky, for your eyes). Fill your mind with some of the best South Asian talent, from a 17-year-old playwright sharing her life story, to a beauty expert’s top tips and tricks. And, a doctor who writes about henna.
Breakfast
Bacon Naan Roll
Featuring recipes for fresh Naan and Tomato-Chilli Jam.
interview
Hosting with Kirthanaa
On heritage, identity and beautiful spaces
Dishoom Loves
Issue XVII, June
June brings the promise of sun-drenched days – or monsoons – balmy nights and a smattering of first-class cultural happenings. Pour yourself a cup of chai, as we offer you a glimpse of the things we are loving this month.
Mains
Haleem
The origins of Haleem are deeply rooted in history
Total:3.5 hours
