‘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.
Be sure to register
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
A hearty Dishoom spread could be yours
ROLL A SIX, AND YOUR FEAST IS ON US
Christmas Matka
This Christmas, for extra cheer, our Matka game has a special seasonal twist. From 18th November to 8th December, patrons dining from our Christmas and Winter Feasts can indulge in a festive thrill. Starting from 12pm each day, Matka holders (one per booking) can request to roll the dice for a complimentary feast – no matter how many are in your party!
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Book a festive celebration: Enjoy a Christmas or Winter Feast between 18th November and 8th December, and make sure you have a Matka token – simply ask your server when you next visit, or pick one up when you arrive for your feast.
2. Roll the Dice: After your lavish feast, ask your server for the bill and present your Matka token. A wooden board, a brass pot and a single die will appear. Roll the dice – excitement!
3. Win Big-Big: Should the twinkling stars align and you roll a six, a celebratory chorus will erupt as your entire bill is on us – up to a hearty £1000!
Feasts are available for groups of four or more, with no limit to the number of guests covered, so bring your loved ones, fill the table, and make it a very big Dishoom Christmas. Do not hesitate – good fortune awaits. (Hopefully.)
A kindly note
Full terms and conditions for our Christmas Matka offer apply, do find these below.
Read T&Cs