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Indian
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Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant opened Winter 2016. Please ask waiters for the separate vegan menu which consists of small plates, grills, sides & dessert. Main menu offers a large variety of vegetarian choices. Open Mon-Wed 08:00-23:00, Thu-Fri 08:00-00:00, Sat 09:00-00:00, Sun 09:00-23:00.
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66 Reviews
First Review by Herbiv4
AshSned
Points +658
Pretty poor for vegans (not the breakfast) - Edit
I’ve previously had the vegan breakfast which was lovely but main menu isn’t that great. There’s a separate vegan menu but it’s very carb heavy. Food was tasty but would have liked more curries, better protein options. Server said all there cocktails are now vegan friendly but best to double check ingredients like we did.
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elisask
Points +53
Getting worse for vegans - Edit
Went in yesterday. Over the years their vegan offerings have decreased, not increased. The chole puri is now smaller and served without halwa because they’ve made the halwa non-vegan, just vegetarian. They no longer serve the vegan seitan kebab with pineapple, and the vegan coconut milk kheer. Basically, they have very few curried, it’s all sides and salads. Tasty but a copout. The vegan bombay breakfast is really awful — poorly cooked. a much nicer vegan indian-inspired breakfast can be found at Chotu Bombay in Haymarket.
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Jacky1989
Points +1007
London branches seem to be better - Edit
Lovely service but food is tastier in the London restaurants I've been to. Also seems like dishes like Chole Puri was made smaller but more expensive
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-13
elisask
It’s not that they’re better, it’s that it’s becoming more of a chain and they’ve changed the national menu😒this dish is now smaller and without the halwa.
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KateEmmett
Points +4100
Great vegan menu - Edit
The vegan sausage naan is so tasty. Also had the oat milk chai, it doesn’t say on the menu that’s it’s bottomless but it is and I got two refills. Staff were great. Lunch is very tasty, loved the rice pudding dessert
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-21
deadpledge
Love them bottomless oat milk chais.
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jesme
Points +180
Exceptional food and service - Edit
All meal times have plenty of very good options that are clearly marked as vegan. There's several British indian fusion meals that are so good like their vegan breakfast naan. It's a fancy and expensive place, but that's the experience they create
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JacobWeller
Points +161
Excellent food and service - Edit
Incredibly knowledgeable serving staff and the food was delicious. Separate vegan menu also. Particularly enjoyed the deep fried okra and the bombay potatoes. Dessert was a rice pudding brulee which was both fun and delicious
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julie.sansnom
Points +870
A classic! - Edit
Highly recommend the Dishoom house chaat, and the vegan chole puri. So good! The other things we took were also nice.
Read moreA little bit pricey but you pay for the place as well I guess!
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hack_man
Points +25989
Lust for Life - Edit
Perfect spot to meet a couple of old uni mates where everyone’s happy with the menu. Definitely worth booking in advance judging by the queues outside for the on-spec walk ins. It was a relief to get straight in and shown to our seats in the basement. From the vegan menu I had the signature gunpowder potatoes with a main of Chole Puri. I can’t be chewed on explaining the intricacies of the food, just look at the pics or Google the menu. The main thing was I absolutely loved it. Nearly two hours later we resurfaced, extremely satisfied and unequivocally delighted.
Read morePros: vegan menu , good staff banter
Cons: Advised to book
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Griatsala
Points +103
Lovely Indian food with separate vegan menu - Edit
We felt very well catered for as vegans here - the waiter asked us for dietary requirements and gave us a vegan menu. This didn't have all that many options on it, and it seemed there were options on the main menu that were vegan and not listed (our non-vegan friend ordered a daal from the normal menu that the waiter said was vegan when it arrived). But the food was lovely! (Just ask to see both menus!)
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thetofutravellers
Points +5369
Wonderful experience - Edit
Dishoom is a large restaurant that has two floors, but it was still packed when we visited. We were lucky to get a table, although we observed that fluctuation was high and waiting times for tables were short.
Read moreThe staff are genuinely friendly and explain everything to you, they are attentive, but not over the top.
We shared three dishes between us: The Dishoom House Chaat, the Chilli Broccoli Salad and the Kala Chana Salad. The salads were both great, and the chaat was out of this world!!! It was truly one of the best things we have ever tasted. There is a separate vegan menu that is varied and something else compared to your average Indian restaurant.
We also had some non-alcoholic drinks that we never had before, which were both great: Thums Up coke and Free Damm beer.
The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and although it was packed and therefore loud, the atmosphere was relaxed and we enjoyed our visit very much.
Having lunch at Dishoom was a wonderful experience and we cannot wait to go back on our next trip to Edinburgh!
- Visited in October 2023 -
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-19
Pros: Delicious food, Exciting menu, Beautiful place, Great staff
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christopherjboyce
Points +984
Very nice food, be prepared to wait for a table - Edit
I've been here a few times at various times. Although booking is possible, Dishoom is primarily a walk in restaurant with limited reservation possibilities, so at busy times there can be a long wait to get a table. It's very good though with an extensive separate vegan menu. I've had loads of items on the menu and all are pretty good. The offer an oat milk chai too. Late evening is my favourite time to go. Place has got a nice feel to it. It can be a bit expensive.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Tasty
Cons: Can be a long wait
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BorneoOrangutan
Points +312
Very yummy, good atmosphere, friendly people - Edit
I went one day for dinner and the other day for breakfast. Dinner I had vada pau, a sweet potatoes in a soft roll with crunchy toppings. I thought it came with some fancy green beans but no it was a whole chilli so that was spicy. I also had roasted sweetcorn which was simple but tasty because it's sweetcorn. And roti which was simple and good but I'm always disappointed they don't offer vegan garlic roti/naan... and dessert was a rice pudding with fired top with jam.
Read moreBreakfast was a vegan sausage naan roll which was hearty and filling and tasty. Lovely seasoning and sauces
Pros: Tastes good, Super friendly people, Free mint tea and umbrellas when queueing
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catandcupcake
Points +5075
Reliably good - Edit
Getting a table can be a pain, and sometimes you're moved about from bar to table with long waits, but if you have the time, or go earlier in the day, it's worth it! Great vegan menu with lots of options. Breakfast is also good with free refills on porridge and oat milk chai.
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highflyer
Points +625
Great Indian food - Edit
Separate vegan menu, went with family. Staff is super nice and helpful. All great!
Read morePros: Food, Really nice and friendly staff
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Schnicbert
Points +1927
Reservation helpful, food's amazingly good - Edit
The place seemed to be very popular and maybe a little too high class for us 😄 better make a reservation if you don't want to wait for at least half an hour to get a table. We were lucky and got a table outside.
Read moreThe food really is amazing, we've never had better indian food before. The portions are not that big though, that probably comes with the high quality.
The staff is very nice and forthcoming. But there might be people out there who find them a little annoying 😉
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-14
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Rothkogirrl
Points +216
A new experience in Indian food - Edit
Able to get a table as a walk in. Very popular place, beautiful atmosphere. Food incredible
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-26
Pros: Has a separate vegan menu, Staff are lovely , Super organised
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peteycards
Points +1821
Delicious!!! - Edit
They have a full vegan menu. And though I'm not well versed in Indian food, the dishes we had were different than what I'm used to. Everything was great. We had khichia and chundo, bhel, vada pau, the house chaat, and gunpowder potatoes. Highly recommend!
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BethTomlin
Points +151
Delicious vegan options - Edit
We ordered an absolute feast from Dishooms vegan menu and it was all spectacular. Love the okra fries especially and the house chaat
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Lots of vegan options, Delicious
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LauraR2912
Points +483
Lovely breakfast - Edit
Separate vegan menu.
Read moreHad the vegan sausage naan roll and oat milk chai.
Delicious. Excellent service and lonely restaurant.
Will be back to try their dinner menu.
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TheVeryHungryVegan
Points +73
Incredible - Edit
Excellent service, lovely vibe and incredible food. Highly recommend ⭐️
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly, knowledgable staff , Unlimited refills on Chai (yum)
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rachelburns7
Points +1148
Vegan Dinner - Edit
🌱 VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Read more💰: £5.70
💭: crispy samosas with a crunch, de-lish
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? Yes
🌱 VEGAN PAU BHAJI
💰: £6.10
💭: definitely one of my favourite dishes. the buns were so good with this dish, to be able to clean the plate clean - yum yum
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? Yes
🌱 CHOLE CHAWAL
💰: £11.70
💭: I loved the basmati rice and (i think it’s called) halwa. but i didn’t like the curry sadly
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? No
🌱 ROOMALI ROTI
💰: £3.90
💭: really can’t go wrong with this, i will say one is enough to share
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? Yes
🌱 CHILLI NO-BUTTER-BHUTTA
💰: £4.50
💭:
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? Yes
🌱 KALA KHATTA GOLA ICE
💰: £3.90
💭: this was a really nice desert. the menu says “to the uninitiated, the first spoonful may surprise…” so i’ll let you try it - not wasting the surprise
🤷🏽♀️: Order again? Yes
📝: the service here was unbelievable!!!!!!! so approachable, helpful, attentive. they explain the menu and don’t rush you. helpful recommendations! the bar we waited in was very cute. We stood in a queue outside for an hour before and they gave us mint or peppermint tea for free while we waited.
Pros: Lots of Vegan Options , Very Caring Restaurant , Fast Service
Cons: Reservations are a must
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banananna
Points +391
Yum - Edit
Excellent food and drinks. Nice staff and plenty of great vegan/veggie options
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ChunkyWombat
Points +1182
Black dhal curry - Edit
My goodness the dhal curries here are unbelievable!!! So good - book in advance because it is super popular
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MichaelQuigley
Points +18
Delicious - Edit
After scanning happy cow for the nearest vegan restaurant for our weekend stay in Edinburgh we discovered dishoom. Very friendly welcome, speedy seating and really knowledgeable staff who where all over explaining about vegan options. We had several vegan treats similar to tapas and it was all delicious. We couldn’t fault the food, the venue was very groovy and the background music was great. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our night out and would definitely go back the next time we visit.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food, Variety and separate vegan menu, Warm and friendly staff
Cons: None, absolutely great venue
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Pandawan
Points +701
Always great - Edit
Loads of vegan options with own menu
Read morePros: All dishes great, Pretty good vibe in restaurant
Cons: Service is pretty ropey in this dishoom
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Pflanzenpower
Points +260
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
They have a seperate vegan menu. We had The Vegan Bombay and the Porridge. Both dishes were delicious, including you can get a second, third or even more portions of the porridge for the same price.
Read morePros: Seperate vegan menu, Bottomless portion porridge, Delicious food
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RebeccaWhitten
Points +613
Never disappointed - Edit
I love the feel of this restaurant, it's always really busy but so worth the wait. It's like a little bit of luxury for a fraction of the price tag. Staff always so friendly and helpful with vegans and people with food intolerance etc. The bowl of greens is the best thing ever! You need to try here 😍
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