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AIBU to ask what dishes we should try at Dishoom?

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AllaMova · 17/03/2026 13:54

We’re going to Dishoom for the first time soon. Is there anything we absolutely must try?

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Arregaithel · 17/03/2026 20:37

Husband loved the black daal, it is very popular, personally I wasn't overly impressed.

I did love the tandoori chaat though, has a nice kick to it, if you like spicy.

Verite1 · 17/03/2026 20:30

Love their black dal and chilli and lime corn. Also prawn kaliwadi, okra fries and chicken ruby murray

StrawberrySquash · 17/03/2026 20:25

Rainydaysareveryday · 17/03/2026 14:41

Are you someone who generally likes okra? I can't understand why anyone would eat okra but I'm very willing to be persuaded it's possible to cook them a better way....

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It's the only way okra is okay to eat, but there are still far nicer things.

The chaat and the bhel to start. The black daal is, well, daal. It's fine. The lamb cutlets/lollipops.

Myskyscolour · 17/03/2026 20:21

Chicken ruby and broccoli salad

MiaKulper · 17/03/2026 20:21

I’ve never tried okra, what does it taste like? It doesn't have a strong taste and doesn't really taste like anything else. Try it.
It can seem quite slimy but not in a bad way.

indigoemerald · 17/03/2026 20:20

AllaMova · 17/03/2026 19:52

My partner has been eyeing up the jackfruit biriyani. I’ve never tried okra, what does it taste like?

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Imo okra itself doesn’t taste of much; it’s more of a vehicle for the batter they cook it in! Texture wise, it’s a bit stringy, but not in an unpleasant way when it’s cooked right

ListenToAlfDubs · 17/03/2026 20:15

indigoemerald · 17/03/2026 14:56

Jackfruit biryani, okra fries, house black dal!

Exactly this 😋

Namechangefordaughterevasion · 17/03/2026 20:13

I prefer my own Dahl to theirs. I think it's one of those dishes like spag Bol,or shepherds pie when the homely version you are used to can't be beaten.

The chicken berry Biriani is amazing - and huge. I take my leftovers home and they last for a couple more meals and it gets even better with reheating.

The negroni with a dark chocolate garnish is delicious. It's an unusual combination but it really works.

I've got a Dishoom craving now. I can feel a weekend bacon naan approaching.

BareBelliedSneetch · 17/03/2026 20:10

The chai. Drink all the chai.

and if you manage to have space for pudding the chilli ice cream is exceptional.

wearemorethanourboots · 17/03/2026 20:08

Another vote for the daal!

SummaLuvin · 17/03/2026 20:04

yet another vote for the broccoli salad. the murgh malai is another fave of mine

Mama1980 · 17/03/2026 20:01

The Black dahl is my favourite. The popadom bites are also lovely

Avalovelace · 17/03/2026 19:56

Went to KX Dishoom for the first time last weekend and am still waxing lyrical over the okra fries and the gunpowder potatoes. We did the group feast thing though as there was loads of us so got to try a bit of everything. The daal, the mattar paneer. Just sublimely good.

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AllaMova · 17/03/2026 19:52

indigoemerald · 17/03/2026 14:56

Jackfruit biryani, okra fries, house black dal!

My partner has been eyeing up the jackfruit biriyani. I’ve never tried okra, what does it taste like?

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Gardenquestion22 · 17/03/2026 16:50

Just as an aside, their breakfasts are really really good.

AlexRidersButt · 17/03/2026 16:33

Order an extra portion of the black dal to take home! (I always do)

BeeMoreDog · 17/03/2026 16:30

Another vote for the broccoli salad, it's now hard to eat broccoli without longing for lime and pistachios and tiny juicy chopped up dates all through it!

hahabahbag · 17/03/2026 16:02

The dishes were all nice enough but nothing was unmissable, but I’ve been fortunate to eat in some amazing Indian style restaurants in the uk and also in India though. Have what you fancy basically, I’m a dal fan but theirs was so so (I admit I prefer mine, taught to me by a lady from the Punjab

CraftyGin · 17/03/2026 15:57

AllaMova · 17/03/2026 15:00

This is going to be an expensive meal because I genuinely do want to try everything

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We went with DS and DDIL - it was about £300, with just one bottle of wine. Brilliant though - well worth the 45 minute queue.

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 17/03/2026 15:11

A pineapple drink called (I think) No Hafta Colada, bloody lovely

Johnogroats · 17/03/2026 15:04

We shared most dishes which meant I could try loads! I bought the book (but the black dahl takes HOURS) which is a great read.

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AllaMova · 17/03/2026 15:00

Johnogroats · 17/03/2026 14:59

Everything including the dahl!

This is going to be an expensive meal because I genuinely do want to try everything

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Johnogroats · 17/03/2026 14:59

Everything including the dahl!

flipent · 17/03/2026 14:58

Rainydaysareveryday · 17/03/2026 14:41

Are you someone who generally likes okra? I can't understand why anyone would eat okra but I'm very willing to be persuaded it's possible to cook them a better way....

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I like okra when it's cooked right - which it has always been at Dishoom.

indigoemerald · 17/03/2026 14:56

Jackfruit biryani, okra fries, house black dal!