2/5 D P. 1 month ago on Google • 31 reviews New
Dishoom,
a
renowned
name
in
the
culinary
scene,
is
indeed
a
bustling
hub
of
activity,
as
evident
from
the
challenge
of
securing
a
table,
even
for
a
simple
lunch
or
dinner.
Upon
entering,
the
initial
inconvenience
of
waiting
at
the
bar
was
tactfully
turned
into
an
opportunity
to
indulge
in
a
beverage,
a
subtle
but
effective
business
tactic.
The
drink,
while
satisfactory,
didn't
quite
leave
a
lasting
impression.
My
visit
was
driven
by
the
desire
to
sample
Dishoom's
celebrated
breakfast
offerings.
Opting
for
the
vegan
Bombay,
egg
naan
roll,
bun
maska,
and
house
chai,
I
eagerly
anticipated
a
flavorful
experience.
The
ambiance,
with
its
charming
open
veranda
and
distinctive
decor,
offered
a
pleasant
setting,
especially
conducive
for
enjoying
a
warm
masala
chai
on
a
chilly
day.
The
presence
of
the
guard
beside
the
fire
pit
added
a
whimsical
touch
to
the
atmosphere.
However,
the
culinary
journey
fell
short
of
expectations.
The
breakfast
menu,
tailored
for
those
less
familiar
with
Indian
flavors,
presented
dishes
with
notably
mild
tastes
and
lacking
in
basic
seasoning.
The
vegan
Bombay,
comprising
vegan
sausages,
masala
beans,
tofu
bhurji,
and
mushrooms,
failed
to
deliver
the
authentic
punch
of
Indian
cuisine.
The
absence
of
spice
necessitated
an
additional
order
of
green
chilies
to
inject
some
much-needed
flavor.
Similarly,
the
sausages
left
much
to
be
desired,
lacking
the
distinctiveness
that
would
set
them
apart.
The
inclusion
of
an
oversized
tomato
piece
seemed
arbitrary
and
out
of
place,
failing
to
enhance
the
overall
dish.
The
bun
maska,
a
traditional
Mumbai
delicacy,
failed
to
capture
the
essence
of
its
origin,
falling
short
of
expectations.
Disappointingly,
the
house
chai
failed
to
impress,
lacking
the
depth
and
richness
expected
of
a
classic
Indian
tea.
The
lingering
feeling
of
dissatisfaction
persisted
even
with
the
naan
roll,
despite
its
commendable
softness
and
freshness.
The
unexpected
sweetness
within
the
roll
deviated
from
the
anticipated
savory
profile,
further
dampening
the
overall
experience.
In
conclusion,
my
visit
to
Dishoom
left
me
with
mixed
feelings.
While
the
ambiance
exuded
charm
and
warmth,
the
culinary
offerings
failed
to
match
the
hype
surrounding
the
establishment.
The
breakfast
menu,
in
particular,
fell
short
of
delivering
the
authentic
Indian
experience,
leaving
much
to
be
desired
in
terms
of
flavor
and
execution.
While
I
wouldn't
dissuade
others
from
visiting,
I
would
advise
opting
for
lunch
or
dinner
over
breakfast,
in
the
hopes
of
a
more
satisfying
culinary
experience.
Perhaps
with
focused
attention
on
refining
their
breakfast
offerings,
Dishoom
can
reclaim
its
former
glory
and
restore
its
authenticity
amidst
the
sea
of
tourist-centric
establishments.
