Dishoom – Indian Restaurant in London

Opening hours

Opening hours of Dishoom, Monday to Sunday
Monday	08:00–23:00
Tuesday	08:00–23:00
Wednesday Today	08:00–23:00
Thursday	08:00–23:00
Friday	08:00–00:00
Saturday	09:00–00:00
Sunday	09:00–23:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Café Special

At lunch, and later

Chole Puri HalwaWhere to start? Chole (chickpeas), halwa (sweet semolina), pickles (which are pickles) and one giant, crackled, puffy puri. Satisfying…£16.50
Chilli Broccoli SaladToasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime.£15.20
Malai Chicken SaladCreamy charred chicken, leafy greens, sprouted beans, bulgur wheat, vegetable fiddlesticks, toasty coconut and tarty curry-leaf dressing…£15.40
Paneer Roomali RollDelicate handkerchief roll crisped and filled with grilled paneer, onion, peppers and green leaves. Mint chutney on the side.£12.90
Chicken Kathi RollFlaky paratha with a fine omelette layer, wrapped all-about an abundance of chicken tikka, fresh kachumber and zingy green chutney. A…£13.10
Vada PauMuch loved, humble, unifying Bombay street staple. Hot potato vada, crunchy titbits and chutneys, tucked inside a soft home-made bun…£7.20
Bun Maska ChaiThe Irani café classic. Soft bun with butter inside, to be dipped happily into the hot chai.£5.90

SNACK

Small Plates

Keema PauPerked-up Irani café classic: earthy, aromatic minced lamb, studded with peas, distinguished with subtle dill and warming lindi pepper…£11.20
Chilli ChickenSome Irani cafés now aim to please with Indo-Chinese fare. A plate of crispy garlic-ginger-soy-chilli-chicken is a modern café staple.£11.20
Vegetable SamosasCrunchy Punjabi-style shortcrust pastry, pea and potato filling warmly spiced with cinnamon. Tamarind chutney for dipping.£7.90
Lamb SamosasGujarati filo (not Punjabi shortcrust) stuffed with minced lamb, onions and spices.£8.70
Okra FriesFine lady's fingers for the fingers.£7.90
Chilli Cheese ToastA nostalgia for Bombayites. Green chillies, capsicum and garlic in Cheddar melt on white sliced loaf.£7.70
Prawn KoliwadaBombay's Koli (fishermen) Wada (district) recipe: a bowl of delicate, crispy morsels – perfect for chutney-dipping.£11.20
Pau BhajiAn old-time favourite with lovely qualities, pre-eminently nicer than any you have sampled before. Buttery-spicy, mashed vegetables and…£8.70
Dishoom House ChaatWarm-cold, sweet-tangy, moreish. Golden-fried sweet potato covered with cool yoghurt, pomegranate, beetroot, radish and carrot. Tamarind…£10.70
BhelCold and crunchy, light and lovely. Puffed rice, peanuts and Bombay Mix tossed with fresh pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, mint.£8.50

Grills

Murgh MalaiChicken thigh meat is steeped overnight in garlic, ginger, coriander stems and a little cream. Slightly pink when fully cooked.£14.90
Charred Lamb ChopsTwo chops of generous proportions lie overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and humble spices. Blackened on the grill and finished with a…£19.90
Dishoom Chicken TikkaA family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli.£14.90
Masala PrawnsEach one charred slightly at the edges, succulent and simple, nothing to bamboozle.£18.90
Sheekh KababMinced lamb is marinated with green chilli, coriander and cumin, then grilled.£14.90
Makhmali PaneerPillows of paneer, marinated, charred and spiced gently. A flourish of fried cashews and pomegranate. Makhmali means velvety.£14.50
Gunpowder PotatoesThe seduction is in the tumble. New potatoes are smoky-grilled, broken apart, tossed with butter, crushed aromatic seeds and green herbs.£10.50
Saffron CauliflowerGlowing golden, hot from the grill. Soft, buttery magnificence with warm masala tingles.£11.50

Ruby Murray

Chicken RubyTender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour.£18.90
Goan Monkfish CurryChoicest monkfish simmered in creamy coconut, tamarind, tomatoes and kokum. Strewn with fragrant curry leaves. Most popular for its…£19.90
Mutton Pepper FryFinest mutton marinated in red chilli, ginger and garlic, then cooked with black peppercorns and whole spices. Robust, spicy and tender.£20.50
Mattar PaneerA steadfast, humble and delicious vegetarian curry, beloved of Bombay families.£17.70
House Black DaalA Dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony.£11.70

Biryani and Rice

Lamb BiryaniFall-apart leg of lamb bedded in a pot with buttery saffron rice, caramelised onions, rich stock and warming spices. Best with raita.£21.50
Chicken Berry BritanniaTempting and flavourful pot of chicken, ginger, garlic, mint, coriander and rice cooked together in the Kacchi style. An homage to…£18.90
Awadhi Jackfruit BiryaniSturdy, savoury jackfruit and delicately flavoured rice, potted, sealed and cooked the traditional way. Adorned with barberries and…£18.20
Steamed Basmati RiceIt means “the fragrant one”.£5.50

Veg. side dishes

Chilli Broccoli Salad (Half Portion)Toasted pistachios and shredded mint leaves with finest, greenest broccoli, fresh red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates and lime.£8.70
Grilled GreensGrilled mangetout and Tenderstem broccoli with lively Bengali mustard dressing. Greens for choosing – not refusing!£7.70
Chilli Butter-BhuttaCorn-on-the-cob, brushed with butter and grilled over charcoal fire. Finished with chilli, salt and lime, Chowpatty style.£6.50
KachumberA messy to-do of cucumber, onion and tomato. A little lime lifts the whole affair.£6.50
Warm Aubergine ChutneyA rare embellishment of sweet and sour and spice. “Very chatpata” (or lip-smacking), says Chef, “not ordinary.” A little goes a long way.£3.90
RaitaDelicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber.£5.50

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Dishoom, 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, St James's, London WC2H 9FB

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About Dishoom

In St James's in London you will find Dishoom, an Indian restaurant. Its premises are on 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, postcode WC2H 9FB. Administratively, the address belongs to Westminster in London. It is one of 106 places to eat in WC2H featured in this directory.

The restaurant describes itself as follows: “Experience the nostalgic charm of Dishoom Covent Garden. Enjoy Bombay comfort food served all-day, from breakfast to dinner. Perfect for groups. Book today.” The published menu lists 42 dishes across 8 sections, with prices from £3.90 to £25.50. Expect a moderately priced meal – ££ out of £££. It opens seven days a week. Friday is the late night, with service until midnight.

Customers can use takeaway. Published details mention: wheelchair accessible, gluten-free options and vegetarian options. At its latest food hygiene inspection on 22/07/2025, Westminster gave it a rating of 5 (very good). The telephone number is 020 7420 9320.

Services and facilities

Takeaway available
Wheelchair accessible
Gluten-free options
Vegetarian options

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on 22/07/2025 by Westminster. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

Dishoom – Indian restaurant in London (photo 2) — Dishoom, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dishoom?

Dishoom is at 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, St James's, London WC2H 9FB. It is in the Westminster council area.

What is the phone number for Dishoom?

You can call Dishoom on 020 7420 9320.

What are the opening hours of Dishoom?

Monday to Thursday: 08:00–23:00; Friday: 08:00–00:00; Saturday: 09:00–00:00; Sunday: 09:00–23:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.