A new home in King’s Cross

NOT SO LONG AGO we were wondering to ourselves: “What might have happened if a young Irani had set up a café in a Godown (warehouse) behind Bombay’s Victoria Terminus, C. 1928?”

Soon after we began to ponder the question, we found ourselves traveling back and forth between Bombay and London, buried deep in archives, lost in obscure back streets, asking directions to forgotten old buildings and blowing the dust off old books.

Several months of building work followed. Many weeks of training new Dishoom-wallas. And eventually, we had the answer. Our big shed had become a living breathing restaurant.

This little stop-motion video documents some of that. Certainly, it made us smile!

Dishoom King’s Cross opened on 20th November.

We are now taking reservations for tables of any size before 6pm, and tables of 6-11 people from 6pm. (Larger groups will be able to visit us from 8th December.)

Of course, we are still accepting walk-in guests at any time. (Currently it’s all rather peaceful, so do pop down and enjoy the lovely relaxed atmosphere whenever you wish!)

We will be totally delighted to see you there!

Read the café stories

Suggested Reading

See the journal

In conversation with our Chief Chef-walla, Arun Tilak

Tales, tips and tricks from Dishoom's Executive Chef Arun, including his must-have kitchen item and the secret to perfect daal.

Dishoom Loves - Issue XX

September. She brings a clean change to the air and with it a new selection of first-class recommendations for what we're looking forward to over the coming month. Take a look at what Dishoom Loves.

Dishoom Supper Clubs

After a recent trip to Bombay, we scoured the streets for yet more deliciousness. Brimming with ideas, our Chefs came home with much inspiration and invigoration! In these Supper Clubs, we will be showcasing delicious newness and sharing the tastiest, most thrilling bites of them all over three sittings in late September.

History of Raksha Bandhan

On the window of Dishoom King’s Cross, we painted the iconic and resounding words of the great Rabindranath Tagore