Stories, recipes, interviews, guides and more

The Dishoom Journal - All

Here you’ll find everything that excites us about Bombay. Immerse yourself in stories rich with heritage; savour cherished recipes from our most treasured spots; dive into interviews with talented South Asian creators; and wander through the city with our 24 hour guides to Bombay.

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Mother's Day Gift Guide

For those looking to show gratitude this Mother’s Day, we hope to impart a little inspiration as we share gifts to guarantee warm smiles.

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Father's Day Gift Guide

For those seeking the smug satisfaction of gifting the very-best Father’s Day gift – peruse below. Socks and slippers (though essential) do not feature.

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Christmas Gift Guide

An ample selection of finest gifts and sundries for the festive season – suitable for all persons and purses.

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Gifts to spark joy, from female South-Asian creators

Find sweet solace in this curation of glimmering gifts from talented female South-Asian creatives.

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Chilli Broccoli Salad

A light, bright, café staple

Total:20 minutes

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Leopold's café

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Bombay’s Modern Art scene meets Dishoom Canary Wharf, by Mortimer Chaterjee

A guest post by dear friend, Mortimer Chatterjee

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Reflecting on 2023, by Shamil Thakrar

Attempting to get the measure of the year gone by.

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Dishoom x Magic Breakfast: More than a partnership

Thoughts from Carmel McConnell MBE

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What is Ganesh Chaturthi?

A celebration of oneness

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The story of Diwali and Ramayana, by Vayu Naidu

A guest blog post by master storyteller, Vayu Naidu

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Chilli Chicken

An Indo-Chinese favourite

Total:35 minutes

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Ed Fringe Special, 2024

It’s August. And the streets of Edinburgh are filled with music, art, laughter, song. Creations of every kind ignite the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Outlined below are the acts we’ve circled in our festival programme.

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Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

A best quality recipe to recreate

Total:1 hour 30 minutes

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Issue XIX, August

August, the month of colourful carnivals and mirth-filled merriment, has arrived. So it seems only fitting that we should spend it in the pursuit of activities that will warm us up inside, as much as the sun has recently been doing from outside. Here’s what has been catching our attention of late.

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Bacon Naan Roll

Featuring recipes for fresh Naan and Tomato-Chilli Jam.

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Issue XVIII, July

The July issue of Dishoom Loves is already here (and perky, for your eyes). Fill your mind with some of the best South Asian talent, from a 17-year-old playwright sharing her life story, to a beauty expert’s top tips and tricks. And, a doctor who writes about henna.

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Issue XVII, June

June brings the promise of sun-drenched days – or monsoons – balmy nights and a smattering of first-class cultural happenings. Pour yourself a cup of chai, as we offer you a glimpse of the things we are loving this month.