‘Sixer Dalo, Free Khao!’ – Loosely translated: Roll a six, your meal’s on us! Matka (मटका - pronounced: mut-ka) is a word with many meanings. It’s Hindi for a pot, and it also refers to the illegal underground lottery that sprang up in Bombay in 1962.
However, walk into a Dishoom and ask for the Matka, and you’ll be greeted with a grin and handed one of our special Matka tokens.
If you own a Matka token, show it to your server as you request the bill and magic will result. A wooden board, a brass pot and single die will appear. Shake the pot and cast the die. Should you roll a six, your bill will be taken care of. Your whole bill, for the whole table. Yes, we are quite serious. And of course, your table will erupt in celebratory cheers. (Important note: the Matka token’s powers only work before 6pm on weekdays, for tables of up to 12).
So, if you’d like to be the star among your friends, kindly drop by your local café and simply ask your server. We’d love to share the magic with our most special guests.
DOUBLE THE ODDS OF WINNING YOUR FEAST
MATKA MONDAYS
On Mondays before the end of April, there’s double the chance to win your meal before 6pm. When seated, ask your server for the Matka and instead of the usual one, two dice will appear. Shake the pot and cast the dice. Should one or more of the die land on a six, your table’s bill will be taken care of.
Mondays between 31st March – 30th April 2025 (excluding bank holidays).
A hearty Dishoom spread could be yours
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Existing Matka Holders
If you already have one of our Matka tokens, do register it below. We’ve been told that registering unlocks even more special privileges, so we thought it only right to share.
Register your Matka