Dishoom: The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant

From Bombay with Love cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes—it's a rich, immersive journey through the flavors, culture, and soul of Bombay. From the very first page, it’s clear this book was crafted with deep affection and attention to detail.

What a phenomenal book, I don't usually leave reviews but I just HAD TO for this.First of all, it is HUGE, both in dimensions and number of pages. I'm not sure why I was expecting a small book, but this is GIANT. I love the hardback material of the covers, I'm not sure what it is about the texture of the cover but it's nice. The minimalistic cover design is timeless. I love the large gold lettering down the spine which makes it stand out and a beautiful asset to the bookshelf. It is also perfect for a coffee table book or otherwise display book to be browsed through.Now to the content... I can only describe it as magical. The pages are so absorbing, I found myself lost in it for ages as soon as I opened the book. It takes the reader on a journey through Bombay, and also through time. So much history, culture and beauty is shared. This is so much more than a cookbook, it's a treasure. The recipes became the last thing on my mind!But now to the food... I was expecting a little recipe book, in the hopes that it will help me to cook food remotely similar to the delicious dishes served in the Dishoom restaurants, but I got so much more. I haven't yet cooked from the recipes in the book but, if the beauty of the pages, the detail in the instructions, and the sheer variety of dishes on offer in the book are anything to go by, I have very very high hopes that this book will continue to beyond exceed my expectations!I am immediately buying another as a housewarming gift for my sister. Thank you to the Dishoom family for creating this for us. They could have easily written up something quick, easy, of lower quality in both content and actual physical publication/print, for the sake of making some money. But they absolutely did not! So much heart, soul, time, effort, and dreams have gone in to producing this. I feel like it has been made to be treasured, and that I will for sure.

Bought this for myself to learn cooking, and it's been a great choice. The book is packed with recipes - there's something for everyone, even for a vegetarian like me - from street food to hearty mains. I especially loved the bhel puri recipe—it's easy to follow and has become a regular in my kitchen. Beautifully put together and full of flavour, this cookbook is a must for anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine. Great value for money!

This is a superb Indian cook book !

I love the quality of this book. The paper, the pictures, and the recipes are easy to follow and spot on with the spice measurements. Was gifted one and bought this one for my friend.

Looks like a lovely book, with lovely recipes. Unfortunately the cover is damaged. This is a gift, and I won't have time to return and get a new one.

As regular patrons of the Dishoom restaurants in Edinburgh and London, my partner and I were thrilled to get our hands on their first-ever cookbook. We were not disappointed - the book is a beautiful and comprehensive collection of their most-loved dishes, with stunning photography and engaging anecdotes.One of the things we appreciate about Dishoom is their dedication to preserving the legacy and heritage of Bombay's Irani cafes. This is reflected in the recipes, which are authentic and true to the spirit of these iconic cafes. We've tried several of the recipes at home, and have been blown away by the depth of flavor and authenticity.But what we love most about Dishoom is the sense of community and hospitality they create, both in their restaurants and through their website. Even if we can't make it to one of their locations, we can still enjoy their delicious food by ordering meals to prepare at home from their website. The meals come with clear and easy-to-follow instructions, and the end result is always mouth-watering.Overall, we highly recommend Dishoom: The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant to anyone who appreciates good food and good stories. This cookbook captures the magic of Dishoom, and is a must-have for any home cook who wants to bring a taste of Bombay's Irani cafes to their kitchen. And if you're not up for cooking, the option to order meals from their website is a real treat - we've never been disappointed.

I got this in the black friday week sale so it was an absolute bargain. For NYE, I thought I'd cook up the Mutton Pepper Fry, Chicken Ruby and the House Black Daal. I've had all these in the actual restaurant and was wondering how they would compare when made at home. Firstly, I should have read more closely and done some work ahead of the day ie get the marinades done, make the spice masala etc. In the end, I spent a lot of the day in the kitchen but the result was well worth it. The dishes were extremely close to the restaurant version - the pepper fry was amazing! My only query would be the amount of oil used in the makhani sauce, which is most of the Chicken Ruby recipe. I found it far too much and felt the need to decant some of the lake from the top at the end. However, the curry was delicious and will definitely be making again. Highly recommended.