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.

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. 

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). 

I am very jealous as gin is a definite favourite of mine, so I opt for Limca a lemon and lime Indian soft drink.

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).

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).

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.  

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).

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).

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