Review

Dishoom

Indian
12 Upper St Martins Lane, London WC2H 9FB
Latest critic review: December 06, 2010

Bombay cafe in Covent Garden

Dishoom is billed as a "Bombay Cafe" and focuses on Indian street food served in a tapas style format.

Critic Reviews

Zoe Williams Telegraph

Reviewed on December 06, 2010

"Crisp, golden, insanely attractive, (lamb samosas) were everything that fast food wishes it could be but almost never is. The seasoning was just right – hot but not fierce – and so didn't need the tamarind and date chutney, nor the yogurty one, nor the house chilli chutney. All so delicious, though, that I piled them on anyway." READ REVIEW

Richard & Peter Harden's

Reviewed on October 18, 2010

"The standard of the cooking (like the range of dishes on offer) didn’t strike us as in any way remarkable, but nor was it disappointing." READ REVIEW

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Marina O'Loughlin Metro

Reviewed on September 29, 2010

"Perhaps it isn’t the finest Indian food in town but it’s not setting out to be. However, the little lamb chops, almost furry from their yoghurty spicing, charred from fiery heat and splendidly tender, are as good as you’ll get." READ REVIEW

Nick Harman Foodepedia

Reviewed on August 19, 2010

"There’s nothing else quite like Dishoom and if it turns into a world dominating chain it wouldn’t be a bad thing for those who want a good fast meal at a good fair price." READ REVIEW

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Jay Rayner Observer

Reviewed on August 15, 2010

"As we discover when we eventually get to our banquette, there are some good things here, with the emphasis on the word "some". " READ REVIEW

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Richard Vines Blooomberg

Reviewed by July 30, 2010

"The menu is less than the sum of its parts. But the parts are good, including kulfi frozen desserts on a stick and Gola Ice, which is shaved ice served in a tumbler with fruity syrup." READ REVIEW

Fay Maschler Evening Standard

Reviewed on July 29, 2010

"A couple of visits impressed with the freshness and immediacy of the cooking and the willingness of the staff..." READ REVIEW

Guy Dimond Time Out

Reviewed on July 20, 2010

"Sipping on my Thums Up cola, the taste transported me back 25 years. Except this is a far superior dining experience: there are no white-jacketed waiters flicking dirty rags, and I'm sure no Irani café ever had as much Design Intent going on as this one clearly has." READ REVIEW

Chris Pople Cheese & Biscuits

Reviewed on July 16, 2010

"The food wasn't the best thing about my meal, but it's honest, interesting and fresh enough to stand out amongst most of the dross in the area, and is well worth the very reasonable prices they charge." READ REVIEW

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A really great place

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Reviewed by Sim Thompson
September 24, 2010

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Have now visited Dishoom a few times - and must say I found it to be consistently good. Jay Rayner's comments in the Observer seem completely misguided (apart from his unabashed love of the lambchops, which I whole-heartedly share!) Almost all of the food (and drink) was excellent. The ambience and the decor are wonderful - someone at Dishoom clearly has an amazing eye for detail. This place completely challenges (in a delicious way!) the curry house stereotype of Indian food - which has got to be a good thing.