Dishoom's biggest change since the group’s launch in 2010, with all-new recipes and cocktail creations.
After countless days eating, drinking and exploring the streets of Bombay, sampling over 650 dishes, meeting new people and visiting new places that have left a lasting impression, the founders of Dishoom are delighted to introduce a brand-new menu to all cafés this September.
Shamil and Kavi Thakrar, Founders of Dishoom, explain: “Making significant changes to the Dishoom menu feels like a really big deal to us. Our recipes are a true labour of love - they take months - sometimes years - to get to somewhere where we’re really happy with them. It’s hard to say goodbye to any of them! Bombay, however, is a real melting pot of a city that is constantly bubbling and evolving. There are new ideas and influences each time we return. We went on a research trip to Bombay with Executive Chef Arun Tilak at the start of this year, and tried literally hundreds of dishes across the city. We returned brimming with ideas, and it feels like the right time to mix things up. We’re really proud of these new dishes on our menu, and hope you enjoy them too.”
Food
Alongside the much-loved hits, which are here to stay, guests will be able to opt for new dishes from small plates, rolls and salads, to grills and curries.
Regional additions include a seafood staple, Goan Monkfish Curry, influenced by Bombay’s vibrant Goan community. This new curry consists of tender chunks of monkfish in a hot and sour sauce; a contrast to the creamier Dishoom signatures of Chicken Ruby and Black Daal. Crispy and a little spicy, the golden fried Fish Amritsari is delicious when paired with a refreshing green chutney, and originates from Amritsar in the Majha region of Punjab.
Each café will continue to feature its own special dish. The Manchester café special remains the fantastic Nalli Nihari Biryani!
Nihari - a famously hearty and robust dish - is synonymous with celebration. Made into a biryani, it is doubly so. Tender shank of lamb is layered with rice and caramelised onions then sealed beneath a pastry blanket. Enriched further with kaleji (chicken liver) raita and nihari gravy. Best when shared.
Some of the beloved Dishoom classics are also evolving with the passage of time. The Up-to-date Pau Bhaji will have a chunkier texture for more bite, using odds and ends of leftover vegetables. The New Keema Pau, inspired by the Olympia Cafe, will be more fragrant and spicy. The Punjabi dish Chole Puri Halwa will use overnight-soaked chickpeas served with a giant puri (and feature on the breakfast menu for the first time… a typical Desi start to the day!).
Drinks
A completely-new drinks menu will pack a punch while weaving rich and vibrant tales of Bombay's history, with over 23 new cocktails. Dishoom’s resident daru-wallas have been curating a selection of perfectly crafted cocktails from Sours & Fancies, Slings Coolers & Fizzes, Pegs, Punches, Wine and Teetotal options (tipples) to perfectly accompany your meal at Dishoom. Standouts include the Bombay Bellini (sparkling wine with juicy mango and guava syrup) and the Dhoble (a discreet cocktail with fresh orange and lemon juice that conceal vodka, jaggery and a furtive dash of orange bitters, on ice).
Expect to see a range of other treats, including:
Small Plates
Chota Papad with Mango Chutney | Spiced, crisp poppadom puffs, served with Dishoom’s homemade Mango chutney, rich with two types of mango.
Fish Amritsari | Flaky white fish marinated in spices then deep-fried to perfection. Enjoy it with a refreshing green chutney - an ideal companion for your favourite drink.
Grills
Makhmali Paneer | Marinated in yoghurt, and a special Punjabi masala of coriander, carom seeds, and cumin seeds. Velvety in texture and rich flavour.
Grilled Greens | Chunks of pineapple and sweet potatoes are perfectly charred with poblano chillies, and then tossed in a special homemade Jaadu Masala.
Plus new additions to their lunch and late evening menu, sides, pudding, and extended cocktail menu.
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