Dishoom Shoreditch

What to order

Breakfast brings the bacon naan roll and the egg-topped Kejriwal. Later in the day, the house black daal, pau bhaji, gunpowder potatoes and prawn pathia are the dishes regulars return for. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus are available. Sharing several plates is the best way to work through the menu.

Beating the queue

Most tables are kept for walk-ins. Breakfast and lunch usually mean little or no wait, while evenings and weekends can mean 30 minutes to an hour; you can wait at the bar with a cocktail, and chai is offered while you queue. Groups of any size can book during the day, but after 6pm only groups of six or more can reserve. A wait at the bar on a busy evening is part of the experience for many regulars. Dishoom is a certified B Corp, and the restaurant is step-free with an accessible toilet on the dining floor.

The setting

The room keeps a worn, lived-in feel with old photographs and books, and the verandah is a relaxed spot in warmer months. Shoreditch High Street Overground is the nearest station. From here, the City is close: Sky Garden and the Tower of London make good next stops. Brick Lane and Columbia Road are also within walking distance.

Highlights

• Bombay comfort food served all day
• Opened in 2012
• Outdoor verandah where dogs are allowed
• Cocktail bar
• Step-free entrance and accessible toilet

Good to know

• Mostly walk-in; after 6pm bookings are for groups of six or more only.
• Dogs are allowed on the verandah but not on seats.
• Nearest station: Shoreditch High Street (Overground).

Frequently asked questions