Dishoom Kensington
Modern Indian restaurant · South Kensington ·
Chai, bacon naan, ruby chicken, black dal, beers
Chai, bacon naan, ruby chicken, black dal, beers
"Outside of David Attenborough documentaries and songs with the word ‘funk’ in the title, it’s hard to find unanimous crowd-pleasers. But Dishoom is one of them. This ever-popular mini chain of Indian restaurants has a great ‘everyone welcome’ philosophy that applies to everything from the laid-back atmosphere to the menu. As well as gluten-free dishes, there are also plenty of vegan options." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna
"If you’ve been dreaming of waking up to a bacon and egg naan then you’ll have to wait a little longer. Breakfast isn’t yet on the menu of Dishoom’s new delivery service, but that chicken ruby is. And you’re lying to yourself if you think you wouldn’t eat that for breakfast. Delivery is from their Shoreditch, King’s Cross, and Kensington branches, and you can check if you’re within range here." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Dishoom is the kind of restaurant that works for a lot of occasions including group hangs, date nights, and yes, sorting out a serious lamb chop craving after a trip to the Design Museum. The huge all-day Indian spot looks a lot like a grand train station, with big red booths and old-school Bombay portraits on the walls. Expect dishes like prawn koliwada, paneer pineapple tikka, and slow-cooked biryanis. You can also expect a long wait time, but there is an art deco-style cocktail bar where you can wait with a martini." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna
"Verdict: A reliable classic, Dishoom has become an integral part of London’s food scene. The first Dishoom opened in 2010 and over 10 years later it’s still near impossible to get a walk-in only dinner reservation that you don’t need to sneak out of work early for. And as frustrating as that can be, we still find ourselves queuing outside their Carnaby Street location when we have a craving for that spicy chicken ruby curry, or their Kensington spot when we’re in the mood for the buttery keema pau. Despite having seven locations across London, it’s still as popular as ever. And we get it. The combination of home-style Indian cooking, vibey retro surroundings, and excellent cocktails means that Dishoom has become a reliable London staple." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing
"The Bombay cafe-inspired group’s site off Kensgington High Street is a good place for a cup of chai and a bacon naan in the morning, a chicken ruby murray or black dal at lunch, or for a group meal with a few beers at the end of a long day pounding the streets." - Alexander Larman