Stories, recipes, interviews, guides and more
The Dishoom Journal - All
Here you’ll find everything that excites us about Bombay. Immerse yourself in stories rich with heritage; savour cherished recipes from our most treasured spots; dive into interviews with talented South Asian creators; and wander through the city with our 24 hour guides to Bombay.
guide
Christmas Gift Guide
An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season.
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.
Snacks & sides
Tandoori Chaat
Pineapple, sweet potato and padrón peppers are charred, limed, dusted and sparked to life.
Total:55 minutes
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.
Snacks & sides
Jeera Biscuits
Optimum mid-morning sustenance. Delectable snacking is an easy mix, shape and bake away. Slightly sweet, slightly savoury.
Total:1 hour + cooling
guide
Bombay's best Pau Bhajis
We asked some distinguished Bombay friends where to find the best Pau Bhaji in Mumbai
Dishoom Loves
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.
interview
In conversation with Chef Arun Tilak, part one
Tales, tips and tricks from Dishoom's Executive Chef Arun, including his must-have kitchen item and the secret to perfect daal.
guide
Manuja Waldia's Guide to 24 Hours in Goa
To celebrate the launch of our new menu, artist and painter Manuja has created a series of prints for us, beautifully capturing the experience of a meal at Dishoom. She has also kindly provided a local guide for what to see, eat and do in her hometown, the idyllic state of Goa.
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.
guide
Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay
Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay
Lunch
Chilli Broccoli Salad
A light, bright, café staple
Total:20 minutes
story
Bombay: a delicious melting pot
Bombay is a delicious melting pot, where cultures continually mingle and evolve. Read on for the history of Bombay’s cuisine, with its Portuguese, Parsi and Goan influences.
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The story of Diwali and Ramayana, by Vayu Naidu
A guest blog post by master storyteller, Vayu Naidu
Dinner
Chilli Chicken
An Indo-Chinese favourite
Total:35 minutes
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.
Dinner
Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani
A best quality recipe to recreate
Total:1 hour 30 minutes
story
Dishoom's Christmas Turkey
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.
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Celebrating 20 million meals
20 million meals for children
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.
