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.

interview

In conversation with Manjit Thaap

We talk to artist Manjit Thapp about bringing her South-Asian culture to her art, and why she felt an immediate connection with our Trailblazers.

recipe

Barbecue Side Dishes

Dishoom's most-loved summer sides

recipe

Gunpowder Potatoes

A feisty dish of new potatoes grilled, broken apart then tossed with toasted spices, fresh green chillies, spring onions and coriander.

Total:40 minutes

story

Slip Disc: The sleeve notes

story

Bombay London Grooves – Creating Slip Disc

A Labour of Love and Music

story

Working at Dishoom

We're on the lookout for more brilliant and lovely people to join us

story

Dishoom x Pizza Pilgrims – The Bacon & Egg Naan Pizza Special

A 'magic' teaming up

guide

Dishoom Loves: South Asian Christmas Gift Guide

Gifts to cherish from talented friends

recipe

Pineapple & Black Pepper Crumble

A first-class winter warmer

Total:60 minutes

story

Reflecting on 2021, by Shamil Thakrar

Reflections in the last days of 2021.

interview

Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar

Sudha Bhuchar sat down with us to chat all things Ed Fringe, her 40 year career and life as a middle-aged, middle-class, multicultural mother of dual-heritage.

story

Reflecting on 2020, by Shamil Thakrar

Farewell to the year 2020.

story

Reflecting on 2019, by Shamil Thakrar

Seeking understanding at the bottom of my glass.

story

Reflecting on 2017, by Shamil Thakrar

I'm here again.

story

Reflecting on 2016, by Shamil Thakrar

Seeking answers in the Permit Room.

story

Reflecting on 2015, by Shamil Thakrar

Back Here in the Permit Room Again.

story

Reflecting on 2014, by Shamil Thakrar

Back here with a burra peg of Horniman’s Old Fashioned.

story

Reflecting on 2013, by Shamil Thakrar

I'm obviously turning into a predictable and sad old git.

story

Reflecting on 2012, by Shamil Thakrar

It was the year of jubilant defiance

story

Reflecting on 2011, by Shamil Thakrar

Join us as we reminisce about 2011 at Dishoom, and bid a warm welcome to 2012.

guide

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Delight in fulsome feasts and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. A guide to Valentine's gifting.