Dishoom Shoreditch

"Dishoom serves a seriously good brunch. The Indian restaurant in Shoreditch always has a queue but breakfasts are a bit quieter, so come early for a calmer start to the day. It’s always worth asking if you can get a table in their verandah room, which is like a beautifully decorated conservatory. The masala eggs and bacon naan should be on your table (the vegan sausage is also one of the best we’ve ever tried), as should the masala chai." - jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley

"This place is a fond favourite for breakfast meetings, team lunches, post-work cocktails or really any other excuse we can think of. The Bombay-inspired food is fresh and flavoursome and coupled with the authentic surroundings, culminates in an amazing experience. We love the tapas style small plates and always order everything to share. There are great options for the 'veggies' and 'gluten-freers' amongst us. We come back here again, and again, and again." - Them

"Dishoom is taking reservations for the first time, and the verandah at the Shoreditch branch makes it the perfect spot for a lazy weekend lunch or early evening meal. Order-wise you can’t go wrong here, but just make sure the chicken ruby curry and the lamb chops are on your table." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley

"This relatively new and growing chain of modern Indian restaurants reveals a new dimension to a city already well-versed in the cuisine. Expertly decorated to resemble an old Iranian Bombay cafe, the vibe is casual and, as tradition dictates, ideal for both large groups and singles reading the paper and having a chai. The long menu of rotis, naans, grilled meats, and stews is spice-inflected but not necessarily curry heavy. There are three more locations in King's Cross, Carnaby, and Covent Garden."

"This relatively new and growing chain of modern Indian restaurants reveals a new dimension to a city already well-versed in the cuisine. Expertly decorated to resemble an old Iranian Bombay cafe, the vibe is casual and, as tradition dictates, ideal for both large groups and singles reading the paper and having a chai. The long menu of rotis, naans, grilled meats, and stews is spice-inflected but not necessarily curry heavy. There are three more locations in King's Cross, Carnaby, and Covent Garden."