2012, LONDON

One day, an eccentric old Irani Café, creaking slightly at the seams, made the long trip from Bombay in 1970 to London in 2012.

Tired from the long journey, it shuffled into an empty space in Shoreditch and made itself comfortable.

It knew instinctively that the layers of imperfection and eccentricity built up over the many years of serving customers in Bombay weren’t merely clutter to be cleaned up and scratches to be polished out, but were in fact its very memory and character.

It decided to leave its disheveled corners right where they were, as little reminders of home.

Welcome to
Dishoom Shoreditch

Gradually, this old Irani café grew to know and love its new community in London. The customers enjoyed hearing its stories of old Bombay, the faded pictures on the walls, the gently swirling ceiling fans. Its eccentricities and quirks.

Wedged comfortably into Boundary Street, Dishoom Shoreditch – with its old Irani café charm – now calls East London home. Open all day, every day, serving Bombay comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening tipples. All are welcome.

Food & Drink
at Dishoom Shoreditch

Begin your day at Dishoom with breakfast, which might be a Bacon Naan Roll, a Kejriwal or House Granola. Then, lunch lightly on a Paneer Roomali Roll and fancy Salads, or linger with a feast. Refresh your afternoon with a drop of Chai and a small plate or two. Dine early or dine late. Or just join us for a tipple – Gimlets, Juleps and Sours splash lively from the bar.

Shoreditch specials

Rara Gosht and Roomali Roti

Lamb shank and lamb mince are cooked and commingled with much stirring and much vigour. Rich spices bestow warmth to this robust and hearty dish. No doubting its magnificence. Did you say “rather gosh”?

Hunterwali’s Julep

In praise of the masked stuntwoman Mary Ann Evans, more commonly known as Fearless Nadia. Notable as Hunterwali or ‘Lady of the Whip’, in the 1940s she became Bombay’s top box-office star.

A rum do with fresh ginger and spearmint, pineapple and jaggery. As bold and spirited as the heroine herself. Drink in the limelight.

Reservations at Shoreditch

Dishoom is mostly a walk-in café. All are welcome, any time, no reservations needed. However, if you'd like to make a reservation, groups of any size may book during the day. After 6pm, we accept bookings for groups of six or more.


Amidst the trays of abundant food, the warm chatter and swathes of people – the Café smiled inwardly to itself. It was never happier than when it was serving its guests, sharing its love for Bombay, telling its stories. We celebrate these stories through the faded portraits on our walls. Do have a mosey…

This is our co-founder Shamil’s mother’s much-loved guru - Yogananda

A lovely portrait of our co-founder Shamil’s grandparents

These are Dishoom founders, and cousins, Shamil and Kavi’s family members

This is a photo of a girl called Rekha. On the back of the photo is written: “Rekha’s mysterious disappearance. 26 year old young mother of two sons.”

This is a photograph of co-founder Shamil’s Father-in-law

A pretty portrait of co-founder, and cousins, Shamil and Kavi’s aunt, Tila

Bombay via London

Planning your visit

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Dishoom Shoreditch

7 Boundary Street

London

E2 7JE

On the Verandah, the serious business of lounging is in progress. People spill out from the shadows, and laze gratefully in the sunlight. Shelves – filled with well-thumbed books – sit beside faded old photographs. The armchair creaks and sighs, with contentment.

Fellow guest-walla

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