Stories, recipes, interviews, guides and more

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.

History

Celebrating Women in Indian Cinema

with 'Not Just Bollywood' film season

Snacks

Coriander Mint Chutney

Serve with hot grills, for dipping and daubing as you see fit.

Total:15 minutes

Cultural Moments

The History of Raksha Bandhan

A Celebration of Brotherhood

Snacks

Date recipes for Eid, by Ayesha Erkin

Ayesha Erkin shares one of her delectable date recipes

Total:17 minutes

History

Dishoom x Dialogues of Diaspora – 'An Unexpected History' by Shalina Patel

Suffragette Indian princesses, espionage agents and a complimentary tour of the Egyptian pyramids

Cultural Moments

What is Holi?

BURA NA MANO, HOLI HAI!

Cafés

A poem on Dishoom Covent Garden

By Joe Winter

Cafés

Designing Dishoom – Irani café inspration

Bombay

Bombay's 'hot' Jazz scene by Dom James

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

An ideal breakfast for chilly mornings

Total:20 minutes

Bombay

From Bombay to London, by Pooja

Before I moved to London I was told often how similar it is to Bombay.

Charity

Unlimited food for education by Bhawani Singh Shekhawat

By Bhawani Singh Shekhawat

story

A perfect serve of our Permit Room Old Fashioned

Our Chief Daru-walla's guide on serving the Permit Room Old-Fashioned at home

Bombay

Bademiya Grill House

Every Bombayite knows Bademiya...

Dishoom Loves

Issue I, February

Each month hereon we look forward to sharing with you, our dear friends, a collection of first-class recommendations and much-loved cultural fixtures that we’re currently enjoying. And with much to look forward to in February, here’s what Dishoom Loves.

story

What is Raksha Bandhan?

The Knot Of Protection

History

What is Martyrs Day?

Martyrs’ Day is a sombre day for Indians

History

The History of Chintz

Bringing charm to every table

story

Chef Rishi shares his grilling and barbecue tips

Rich memories of grills

Bombay

Preserving memories on plates

In a way, all that we are is a bundle of memories.

Cafés

Welcome to Dishoom Permit Room Brighton

(It involves bootlegging Aunties)