Dishoom, Indian restaurant in Covent Garden, London, England.
Dishoom is an Indian restaurant in Covent Garden with generous dining spaces spread across multiple floors, featuring vintage posters, dark wood paneling, and decorative tilework. The layout combines functional ceiling fans with carefully crafted details that create a cohesive environment throughout the venue.
The restaurant opened in 2010, drawing inspiration from Mumbai's Iranian cafes of the 1960s and incorporating period-authentic design elements. A comprehensive renovation of the main location in 2020 refreshed the spaces while preserving the inspiration from that distant era.
The restaurant shapes London's breakfast culture with traditional Indian dishes, especially the bacon naan roll, which has become a beloved morning staple. The menu blends South Asian classics with British touches, reflecting the city's evolving food scene.
The restaurant typically does not accept reservations for dinner except for groups of 6 or more, which can result in wait times during busy periods. Visitors should plan accordingly and remain flexible with arrival times to minimize queues.
Each guest receives complimentary chai while waiting, a tradition followed by the original tea houses of Mumbai. This simple gesture connects the venue to the long history of hospitable tea service in Asia.
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