A selection of stories: there’s Bombay magic within
Dishoom stories
Here, you’ll find tales that delve into the origins of our beloved recipes, the traditions that inspire them and the culture in which they are embedded.
From the bustle of Bombay’s streets to the timeless charm of the old Irani cafés, we invite you to explore the stories that have shaped our menu and celebrate the city that we hold so dear.
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What is Ramadan?
A time for reflection
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Celebrating Homai Vyarawalla
Preserving moments and memories
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A celebration of chutneys
Dip, dab or daub to your heart's content
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Reflections from Bhawani Singh Shekhawat, CEO at Akshaya Patra UK
We are so fortunate, still.
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The Dishoom Shoreditch Verandah
On a sunny day, somewhere in East London
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Dishoom x Dialogues of Diaspora – Shamil Thakrar and Shalina Patel
Identity. Representation. History. Evolution. Diversity.
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Fasting and Feasting – Notes on Ramadan & Eid, by Rida Bilgrami
A guest post by Rida Bilgrami
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The History of Dishoom Chai
Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us
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What is Eid Al Fitr – The celebration of breaking fast (Iftar)
Eid-al-Fitr is welcomed with great joy after a month of austerity.
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Celebrating Women in Indian Cinema
with 'Not Just Bollywood' film season
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The History of Raksha Bandhan
A Celebration of Brotherhood
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Dishoom x Dialogues of Diaspora – 'An Unexpected History' by Shalina Patel
Suffragette Indian princesses, espionage agents and a complimentary tour of the Egyptian pyramids
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What is Holi?
BURA NA MANO, HOLI HAI!
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A poem on Dishoom Covent Garden
By Joe Winter
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Designing Dishoom – Irani café inspration
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Bombay's 'hot' Jazz scene by Dom James
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From Bombay to London, by Pooja
Before I moved to London I was told often how similar it is to Bombay.
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Unlimited food for education by Bhawani Singh Shekhawat
By Bhawani Singh Shekhawat
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A perfect serve of our Permit Room Old Fashioned
Our Chief Daru-walla's guide on serving the Permit Room Old-Fashioned at home
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Bademiya Grill House
Every Bombayite knows Bademiya...
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What is Raksha Bandhan?
The Knot Of Protection
