Designed to look like a 1920s Bombay train station cafe, Dishoom King's Cross is one of the largest sites from the Indian restaurant group. It occupies a huge two-storey building just a stone's throw from King's Cross Station, with a wealth of seating across large tables, a lengthy bar and plenty of secluded areas. The restaurant is designed to evoke the spirit of an old Bombay Irani cafe, and mission accomplished, thanks to atmospheric wood panelling, sepia photographs on the walls, and vintage light fixtures.
Dishoom's menu features everything from traditional curries and grilled meats to modern and experimental dishes, like its famous bacon naan roll. For early morning visits to Dishoom, dishes from the breakfast menu include a parsi omelette with tomatoes, onion, coriander and green chilli and a sweet date and banana porridge. Wash it all down with one of its breakfast tipples or a traditional Indian chai.
The all-day menu is served from noon everyday, and spans a descriptive selection of generously spiced dishes. Biryanis, grills, curries and sides create the line-up, from its 24-hour cooked black daal, to the iconic Chicken Ruby curry in a rich makhani sauce. You'll also find a selection of small plates to whet your appetite, like its chilli cheese toast, and Dishoom house chaat, while rice, naans and rotis complete your meal.
To drink, Bombay-inspired cocktails and 'teetotals' (non-alcoholic) span an intriguing range of signatures. Look out for the India Gimlet (gin with lime and celery bitters, and fresh dill), and the Bombay Bellini (mango and guava syrup with sparkling wine).
You’ll find this buzzy restaurant filled with couples, families, students (it’s round the corner from Central St Martins) and group diners alike. With dishes suitable for all tastes and dietary requirements Dishoom is an all-round winner when it comes to Indian cuisine.