DISHOOM
Dishoom pays loving homage to the Irani cafés that were once part of the fabric of life in Bombay. Dishoom Birmingham in Chamberlain Square serves a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food and first-class drinks all day, every day.
FESTIVAL MENU
Choose one dish from each of the following sections for £27.50
GRILLS
Dishoom Chicken Tikka
A family recipe, using a marinade of sweet vinegar, not yoghurt. Laced with ginger, turmeric, garlic and green chilli
Paneer Tikka
A cheese with a soft and forgiving nature that picks up flavours wonderfully. Marinated with green herbs then gently charred with peppers
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Grilled Malai Mushrooms
King oyster and chestnut mushrooms with malai marination, char-grilled for bite and finished with butter, lime and masala
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Sheekh kabab
Minced lamb is marinated with green chilli, coriander and cumin, then grilled
RUBY MURRAY
Mattar Paneer
A steadfast, humble and delicious vegetarian curry, beloved of bombay families
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Chicken Ruby
Tender chicken in a rich, silky makhani sauce. A good and proper curry redolent with spice and flavour
House Black Daal
A dishoom signature dish – dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony
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All orders will be accompanied by a side of basmati rice.
SIDES
Plain Naan Freshly baked in the tandoor
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Roomali Roti
Soft handkerchief-thin bread, thrown, stretched and griddled to order on an upturned tawa
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Kachumber
A messy to-do of cucumber, onion and tomato. A little lime lifts the whole affair
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Raita
Delicate minty yoghurt, cool as a cucumber
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DESSERTS
Kulfi
Sweet creamy treat with memories of golden chowpatty sunsets. To say “kulfi jam gai” is to say “I’m feeling very cold!”
Mango Kulfi
Satin-smooth, sweet real mango
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Pistachio Kulfi
Creamy, proper pistachio
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Malai Kulfi
The original with a hint of caramel
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CHILDREN’S MENU
1 main course served with Bombay potatoes, Dishoom slaw and a glass of fruit juice for £9.50
Murgh Malai Mild
Tender grilled chicken thigh
Paneer Tikka
Tasty cheese and peppers