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Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

story

Christmas Gift Guide

An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season.

recipe

Taj Ballroom Toddy

A warming tipple for the festive season

story

Welcome to Permit Room Oxford

Step into our new spot on Trinity Street, Cambridge – a tribute to 1970s Bombay.

guide

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay

story

The History of Dishoom Chai

Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us

guide

Christmas Gift Guide

An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season.

Tipples

Taj Ballroom Toddy

A warming tipple for the festive season

story

Welcome to Permit Room Oxford

Step into our new spot on Trinity Street, Cambridge – a tribute to 1970s Bombay.

guide

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay

story

The History of Dishoom Chai

Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us

story

Christmas in Bombay

At Dishoom and across the world, Christmas is a time for giving, feasting, laughter and high spirits. Explore how Bombay celebrates Christmas.

Recipes from the Dishoom cafés

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Breakfast

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Lunch

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Lunch

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Lunch

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Lunch

The Dishoom Battersea Story

In which a young girl transforms into Choti Dishoom

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

In which the canny and ambitious son of a humble Irani café owner ends up in way over his head...

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Carnaby story

In which an Irani is called home from London

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

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Dishoom Loves

Marigolds, twinkling lights, the orange burn of autumn. Festivities are in full bloom. Diwali is upon us. This Dishoom Loves, we’ve gathered everything you need to welcome in light, warmth and togetherness.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXI, October

October. You herald such anticipation! This month, we can’t wait to share our finest (and perhaps most ambitious) menu up-date, to date.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XX, September

September. She brings a clean change to the air and with it a whole host of new things to look forward to. Take a look at what Dishoom Loves this month.

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Dishoom Loves

Issue XXI, October

October. You herald such anticipation! This month, we can’t wait to share our finest (and perhaps most ambitious) menu up-date, to date.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XX, September

September. She brings a clean change to the air and with it a whole host of new things to look forward to. Take a look at what Dishoom Loves this month.

24 hours: In Bombay

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

24 hours in

Read our delicious city guides

Interviews

Read on for conversations with friends

interview

Christmas Gift Guide

Taj Ballroom Toddy

Christmas in Bombay

Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

Dishoom's Christmas Turkey

Christmas Gift Guide

Taj Ballroom Toddy

Welcome to Permit Room Oxford

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

The History of Dishoom Chai

Christmas Gift Guide

Taj Ballroom Toddy

Welcome to Permit Room Oxford

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

The History of Dishoom Chai

Christmas in Bombay

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Bacon Naan Roll

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

The Dishoom Battersea Story

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

The Dishoom Carnaby story

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

Issue XXII, November

Issue XXI, October

Issue XX, September

Issue XXI, October

Issue XX, September

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

Read on for conversations with friends

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part one

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar