Dishoom, a restaurant chain inspired by Mumbai’s Parsi-Irani cafés, captures the essence of Old Bombay through its décor and culinary offerings. Founded by cousins Shamil and Kavi Thakrar, it aims to preserve Mumbai's heritage against commercialization. Their approach includes sourcing authentic artifacts, recipes, and stories from their visits to Mumbai, thereby weaving rich narratives into their dining experience. Each Dishoom location showcases a fictional backstory, connecting patrons with the city's history, culture, and spirit. This commitment to authenticity and storytelling sets Dishoom apart in the UK’s dining scene.
"Each time we start a restaurant, we create a story about the fictional owner. What was going on in their life? What was happening in Bombay at that time?"
"The restaurants' Old Bombay nostalgia hits like a lead shot from Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan's jungle carbine. Vintage magazine pages line the bathrooms, chai glasses froth with milky tea and vinyl stacks the shelves."
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