Monday 19 October 2015

Dishoom Restaurant

Dishoom Restaurant
Dishoom restaurant in Shoreditch has been a breakfast favourite of mine for quite a while, if you haven't read my earlier blog post take a look here.

Who would have thought that Indian cuisine when mixed with British staples like bacon and sausage could be a winning combination for breakfast.
Dishoom Restaurant
But naan bread, a little cream cheese, chilli tomato jam and fresh herbs (£5.20) is a winning combination.  

Dishoom is also really popular for dinner too, the only challenge is you have to book in advance. It is for this reason that I haven't previous been, but I was organised this week and managed to bag a table. 

The inside of the restaurant is like stepping into a Bombay Cafe. 
Dishoom Restaurant
All good meals begin with a good drink and whilst I might be skipping the cocktails due to pregnancy my other half isn't. He opts for an East India Gimlet a 19th century naval "health" drink, Bombay Sapphire, lime and bitters (£6.50). 
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I am very jealous as gin is a definite favourite of mine, so I opt for Limca a lemon and lime Indian soft drink.
Dishoom Restaurant
I always find curry rather filling so this is one place that as a foodie I will have some self restraint, opting for a selection of main meals to share. 

First to arrive on the table is Dishoom chicken Tikka, a family recipe using a marinade of sweet vinegar rather than yoghurt. Laced with ginger juice, turmeric, garlic and green chilli (£7.50).
Dishoom Restaurant
Delicious the green chilli however did add a kick. Probably not so wise to have this so near to labour as I certainly don't want to put the old-wives tales of inducing labour by curry to the test.  

Next up was Sheekh Kabab, minced lamb marinated with lime, coriander and cumin then grilled (£7.90).
Dishoom Restaurant
I love Biryani if done well, slow cooked rice, layered with aromatic seasoning. We opt for Awadhi Lamb (£9.50), where the meat is prepared in stock and spices, then layered with rice and cooked in a traditional "dum" style.  
Dishoom Restaurant
The lamb was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth. 

No curry would be perfect without daal, and Dishoom do a signature house black daal (£4.90).
Dishoom Restaurant
Simmered over 24 hours the daal is rich and 
flavoursome. It is perfect for dipping naan bread (£2.20) fresh from the tandoor or mixed with a tasty bowl of rice (£2.20).
Dishoom Restaurant
A wonderful meal that is as authentic as it is delicious, we will certainly be back to sample the rest of their menu. 

What is your favourite Indian dish?

7 Boundary Street
London 
E2 7JE

www.dishoom.com

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15 comments:

  1. I LOVE INDIAN FOOD! You haven't lived until you've had a curry in Bradford.

    Before I stopped eating meat, my favourite was lamb rogan josh. Now I have to go for the veggie options. Love me a samosa, too.

    Corinne x
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    1. I love it too, I bet the curries in Bradford are delicious. Lamb Rogan Josh is a treat Lucy x

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  2. I love Dishoom! Their daal is my favourite dish - it's incredible! xx

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    1. The daal was definitely a highlight Lucy x

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  3. This all looks delicious, especially the breakfast! Like you say, you wouldn't think of putting sausage and bacon with naan bread etc but it sounds amazing :) xx

    Toasty

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    1. It definitely works although is sounds like it shouldn't Lucy x

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  4. I have never been there, but the food seems delicious and the prices seem very reasonable!xx http://natbeesfashion.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. It is reasonable and the best bit is the food is authentic Lucy x

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  5. I'm a fan of Indian food and that biryani looks tasty, I've been to Dishoom Covent Garden but never the Shoreditch one

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

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    1. Ooh I will have to try the Covent Garden one, the Shoreditch one has been a favourite for a while Lucy x

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  6. Oh wow, I love the Indian twist to the traditional English breakfast! The dinner menu looks impressive too, I definitely need to try this place! :)

    Style Sunrise☀

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    1. Definitely need to try it the Chai Latte is superb and best of all they re-fill Lucy x

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  7. Great post dear! Have a nice day:)

    irenethayer.com

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  8. Eek you must be so close now!! Maybe a curry at Dishoom is the way to get things going if it all takes a bit too long in the end :P xxx
    La Lingua Italy

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