Harden's says
Dishoom is now open in Birmingham; co-founders Shamil and Kavi Thakrar said they are “delighted” to be moving to Birmingham and will explore the historic ties between Mumbai and England’s ‘second city’.
Harden's survey result
Summary
In a large (300+ covers) unit at the foot of a modern block near Birmingham’s town hall, this scion of this all-conquering chain lacks the period interiors that so often characterise the group’s successful spin on the theme of 1940s Bombay, but still inspires high ratings for its ambience nonetheless. But perhaps as a result, ratings in Brum are a fraction more middle-of-the-road than in some other locations, albeit with very consistent feedback that it’s an “efficient” operation, with “a good variety of flavoursome choice at good value prices” (“especially their breakfast/brunch”). Or, perhaps, when it comes to curry, Brummies are just hard to impress?
Summary
“A big central Birmingham venue full of atmosphere and always busy” – London’s all-conquering chain opened in 2022 in a large (300+ covers) site near Birmingham Town Hall, and its “inclusive and exciting approach” (modelled on the Parsi cafés of 1940s Mumbai) with “perfectly spiced” dishes (“served in stay-warm ironware that looks good”) and “engaged, friendly, well-motivated staff” make it “possibly the best option in Brum city centre if you don’t want to spend a fortune”. All this said, it occasionally disappoints, and doesn’t score quite the tearaway ratings of its London cousins.
Summary
“Excellent Indian food that’s amongst the very best in an area where such restaurants are plentiful” – this outpost of London’s smash-hit chain wins strong ratings, despite the local tradition of brilliant subcontinental cuisine, for its innovative – often “exceptional” – dishes and winning retro style (influenced by the Parsi cafés of 1940s Mumbai). It’s in a big, 330-cover site, overlooking Birmingham Town Hall from the city’s Paradise development.
Summary
The deservedly popular retro Bombay-themed chain has made itself thoroughly at home in Brum with this “busy, buzzy venue in the city centre” – “a very slick operation” serving “authentic and tasty” food with a “good variety of tapas-style small dishes and sharing plates”. Much is made of Birmingham and Mumbai’s shared histories of manufacture, commerce and craftsmanship.
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Dishoom Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very fresh and clean tasting food. I had an excellent monkfish and coconut curry where the warmth of the spices built gradually to leave a delicious aftertaste. I also had a beautiful broccoli and seed salad, a perfect healthy and exquisite combination "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑12 am |
| Saturday | 9 am‑12 am |
| Sunday | 9 am‑11 pm |
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