Styled to resemble an Irani café from 1930s Bombay, Dishoom’s Shoreditch outpost captures the charm of a bygone era. Like its siblings, the décor is intentionally a little rough around the edges — weathered tiles, vintage fans, and faded signage — but it’s all part of the atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. While Dishoom embraces visual imperfections in its design, the kitchen is a different story. Here, every dish is prepared with care, precision, and a touch of modern flair.
Dishoom serves food from breakfast through to late-night snacks, with something delicious on offer no matter the time of day. The beloved bacon naan roll — stuffed with cream cheese and chilli jam — is a breakfast favourite, while those after something lighter might opt for the date and banana porridge.
As the day moves on, small plates like vegetable samosas, chilli cheese toast, and crispy okra fries make great starters, followed by grilled classics such as chicken tikka or sheekh kabab. From the curry selection, highlights include the comforting mattar paneer, the rich and buttery Chicken Ruby, and the signature 24-hour black daal. Round off your meal with one of its fluffy naans, or rotis.
The drinks menu pays homage to Bombay’s 1949 alcohol prohibition, offering a creative selection of alcohol-free cocktails like the Sober Martini and a Dry Old Fashioned. Of course, there’s no shortage of spirited options either. The East India Gimlet blends gin with Rose’s lime and celery bitters, while the Viceroy’s Old Fashioned — made with bourbon, bay leaf reduction, and green tea — is a bold, aromatic sipper.
Each Dishoom location offers a unique signature dish. At its Shoreditch site, you can order a celebratory dish of Prawn Pathia, featuring marinated prawns in a fiery tomato masala, served with onion salad and roti for mopping.