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Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

story

Reflecting on 2024, by Shamil Thakrar

Finding poetry in a plate of bun maska and a cup of chai.

dishoom loves

Issue XXIV, January

January. Where dark is met with a warm brightness: a fresh start, with all the promise and anticipation this may hold. Read on for a selection of books, films and fragrances to embrace the new year with invigorated spirits.

guide

Bombay's best Pau Bhajis

We asked some distinguished friends where to find the best Pau Bhaji in Bombay

interview

Hosting with Kirthanaa

On heritage, identity and beautiful spaces

interview

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

Read the story behind our biggest menu up-date, to date! With Dishoom’s Executive Chef Arun Tilak in the second part of his interview.

story

The History of Chintz

Bringing charm to every table

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXIV, January

City Guide

Bombay's best Pau Bhajis

We asked some distinguished friends where to find the best Pau Bhaji in Bombay

interview

Hosting with Kirthanaa

On heritage, identity and beautiful spaces

interview

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

Read the story behind our biggest menu up-date, to date! With Dishoom’s Executive Chef Arun Tilak in the second part of his interview.

History

The History of Chintz

Bringing charm to every table

Recipes from the Dishoom cafés

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Café classic

Breakfast

Bacon Naan Roll

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Battersea story

In which a young girl transforms into Choti Dishoom

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

In which the canny and ambitious son of a humble Irani café owner ends up in way over his head...

Founding Myths

The Dishoom Carnaby story

In which an Irani is called home from London

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

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Issue XXIV, January

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Issue XXIII, December

Twinkling lights and high spirits. December, you host an abundance of festivity and a most magnificent finale.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXII, November

Marigolds, twinkling lights, the orange burn of autumn. Festivities are in full bloom. Diwali is upon us. This Dishoom Loves, we’ve gathered everything you need to welcome in light, warmth and togetherness.

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Issue XXI, October

October. You herald such anticipation! This month, we can’t wait to share our finest (and perhaps most ambitious) menu up-date, to date.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XX, September

September. She brings a clean change to the air and with it a whole host of new things to look forward to. Take a look at what Dishoom Loves this month.

Dishoom Loves

Ed Fringe Special, 2024

It’s August. And the streets of Edinburgh are filled with music, art, laughter, song. Creations of every kind ignite the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Outlined below are the acts we’ve circled in our festival programme.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XIX, August

August, the month of colourful carnivals and mirth-filled merriment, has arrived. So it seems only fitting that we should spend it in the pursuit of activities that will warm us up inside, as much as the sun has recently been doing from outside. Here’s what has been catching our attention of late.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XVIII, July

The July issue of Dishoom Loves is already here (and perky, for your eyes). Fill your mind with some of the best South Asian talent, from a 17-year-old playwright sharing her life story, to a beauty expert’s top tips and tricks. And, a doctor who writes about henna.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XVII, June

June brings the promise of sun-drenched days – or monsoons – balmy nights and a smattering of first-class cultural happenings. Pour yourself a cup of chai, as we offer you a glimpse of the things we are loving this month.

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Dishoom Loves

Issue XXIII, December

Twinkling lights and high spirits. December, you host an abundance of festivity and a most magnificent finale.

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXII, November

24 hours: In Bombay

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

24 hours in

Read our delicious city guides

Interviews

Read on for conversations with friends

interview

Issue XXIV, January

Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Lamb Raan

Browse most-loved recipes, recent interviews and newest stories

Reflecting on 2024, by Shamil Thakrar

Issue XXIV, January

Bombay's best Pau Bhajis

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

The History of Chintz

Issue XXIV, January

Bombay's best Pau Bhajis

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

The History of Chintz

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Bacon Naan Roll

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Chilli Chicken

Banana and Date Porridge

The Dishoom Battersea story

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

The Dishoom Carnaby story

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

Issue XXIV, January

Issue XXIII, December

Issue XXII, November

Issue XXI, October

Issue XX, September

Ed Fringe Special, 2024

Issue XIX, August

Issue XVIII, July

Issue XVII, June

Issue XXIII, December

Issue XXII, November

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

Read on for conversations with friends

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part one

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals

Hosting with Kirthanaa

In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part two

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar