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A selection of stories: there’s Bombay magic within
Dishoom stories
Here, you’ll find tales that delve into the origins of our beloved recipes, the traditions that inspire them and the culture in which they are embedded.
From the bustle of Bombay’s streets to the timeless charm of the old Irani cafés, we invite you to explore the stories that have shaped our menu and celebrate the city that we hold so dear.
Bombay
Discovering the theatre and café culture of 1950s Bombay
Theatre and café culture of 1950s Bombay.
Bombay
Britannia café, a vintage classic
Britannia Café is a lovely piece of vintage Bombay which is slowly disappearing. We visit for a berry pulao and Thums Up, and are greeted by proud owner Mr Kohinoor.
Cultural Moments
What is Navroz?
A new year celebration of spring, life, and renewal
Cultural Moments
What is Ramadan?
A time for reflection
History
Celebrating Homai Vyarawalla
Preserving moments and memories
story
A celebration of chutneys
Dip, dab or daub to your heart's content
Charity
Reflections from Bhawani Singh Shekhawat, CEO at Akshaya Patra UK
We are so fortunate, still.
Cafés
The Dishoom Shoreditch Verandah
On a sunny day, somewhere in East London
History
Dishoom x Dialogues of Diaspora – Shamil Thakrar and Shalina Patel
Identity. Representation. History. Evolution. Diversity.
Cultural Moments
Fasting and Feasting – Notes on Ramadan & Eid, by Rida Bilgrami
A guest post by Rida Bilgrami
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.
Cultural Moments
What is Eid Al Fitr – The celebration of breaking fast (Iftar)
Eid-al-Fitr is welcomed with great joy after a month of austerity.
History
Celebrating Women in Indian Cinema
with 'Not Just Bollywood' film season
Cultural Moments
The History of Raksha Bandhan
A Celebration of Brotherhood
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
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
