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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.


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Dishoom's Christmas Turkey
A whole leg of lamb, slow-cooked and tender. More than a little lavish, and therefore quite fitting for Christmas.

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Jeera Biscuits
Optimum mid-morning sustenance. Delectable snacking is an easy mix, shape and bake away. Slightly sweet, slightly savoury.
Total:1 hour + cooling

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Welcome to Permit Room Oxford
Step into our new spot on New Inn Hall Street, Oxford – a tribute to 1970s Bombay.

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

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.

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Manuja Waldia's Guide to 24 Hours in Goa
Artist and painter Manuja 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.

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Kavi Thakrar's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay
Dishoom co-founder Kavi Thakrar shares his highly subjective guide to Bombay.

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Chef Jeremie Tomczak Guide to 24 Hours in New York
Wander through NYC with local guide Jeremie Thomczak, chef at Pastis. Take a look at his top recommendations of things to see, do and of course - eat!

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Zeenat Kulavoor's Guide to 24 Hours in Bombay
Typographer, creative director and lifetime Bombayite Zeenat Kulavoor shares her top picks from her beloved city

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Christmas Gift Guide
An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season – suitable for all persons and purses.

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Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators
Find sweet solace in this curation of glimmering gifts from talented female South-Asian creatives.

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Chilli Broccoli Salad
A light, bright, café staple
Total:20 minutes

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Leopold's café

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Bombay’s Modern Art scene meets Dishoom Canary Wharf, by Mortimer Chaterjee
A guest post by dear friend, Mortimer Chatterjee

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Reflecting on 2023, by Shamil Thakrar
Attempting to get the measure of the year gone by.

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Dishoom x Magic Breakfast: More than a partnership
Thoughts from Carmel McConnell MBE


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What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
A celebration of oneness

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The story of Diwali and Ramayana, by Vayu Naidu
A guest blog post by master storyteller, Vayu Naidu

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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.