All Dishoom articles
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NewsIn pictures: Dishoom Glasgow celebrates post-independence Bombay
Dishoom has unveiled the design behind its new Glasgow restaurant, blending mid-century modernism with a cinematic narrative
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Analysis & InsightThe British-Indian invasion: The South Asian specialists looking across the pond
With Dishoom, JKS, Kricket, and Darjeeling Express all looking to test the waters across the Atlantic, MCA examines the opportunity for these London-born, Indian-inspired operators
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NewsDishoom reports 17% increase in turnover for 2024
The Indian restaurant group, which recently received investment from L Catterton, delivered substantial revenue and EBITDA growth in FY24, with positive momentum continuing into 2025
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NewsDishoom receives investment from L Catterton
The Indian restaurant group has brought in outside investment for the first time, with the US-headquartered global investment firm set to support Dishoom in exploring international opportunities
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Analysis & InsightWhy Dishoom might be the most exciting hospitality investment of the decade
In the world of hospitality investment, certain deals signal more than just strong financial returns—they herald a shift in how the industry defines value
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Welcome Break, Dishoom, Big Mamma, Wingstop, and more
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Analysis & InsightThe growth of the third space: How pubs and restaurants can benefit from hybrid working
Coffee shops have traditionally been the go-to place for digital nomads with a desire for caffeine and community, but pubs and restaurants are developing ‘third spaces’ in their venues to capitalise on the number of hybrid workers. MCA takes a deeper look at the trend
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NewsDishoom’s launches co-working spaces at Permit Room
Dishoom has partnered with Werksy to offer co-working space at its Permit Room venues in Brighton, Cambridge, and Portobello Road
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NewsThe biggest collaborations in food to go this summer
Brands including Ole & Steen, The Salad Project, Dishoom, Wahaca and Knoops have teamed up to offer some innovative takes on warm weather classics
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NewsDishoom enters accommodation space with Permit Room Portobello
The latest opening under its sister brand sees Dishoom introduce the Lodgings: a two-bedroom residence above its Notting Hill venue
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wetherspoon, Dishoom, Knoops, and more
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InterviewsDeliveroo prioritises efficiency over expansion with Editions
The food delivery platform is evolving its strategy with its Editions model, focusing on optimising the 20+ existing delivery-only kitchens rather than expanding aggressively
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NewsDishoom to open first Permit Room in London
The Indian restaurant group is launching its sister concept on 186 Portobello Road, a prominent site previously occupied by the Portobello Gin Distillery
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Weekend PressPermit Room, Dishoom and why it doesn’t serve to be snobby about chains
The Oxford branch of Permit Room proves the power of chain restaurants, Tim Hayward writes in the Financial Times
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Analysis & InsightFresh twists on festive feasting
MCA looks at the restaurant groups breaking the shackles to introduce their own takes on holiday dining, incorporating British traditions with flavours from afar
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NewsDishoom: ‘Decision to take outside funding not taken lightly’
The Indian restaurant group is “taking a cautious approach to choosing an investor”, as it plans to launch in the US in 2026, Shamil Thakrar told The Times
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NewsDishoom appoints advisors as it looks to US for expansion
The Indian restaurant group is seeking new investment to support its international growth ambitions and has begun looking for locations, primarily in New York City
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NewsDishoom’s Brian Trollip promoted to CEO
Having joined the group in 2010 and serving as MD since 2020, Trollip will now overlook all aspects of the business, with co-founders Shamil and Kavi Thakrar continuing in their roles
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NewsDishoom: ‘Growth is secondary’
Co-founder Shamil Thakrar speaks to MCA about looking across the pond for expansion, overhauling the offer, and why hospitality will always come first
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Analysis & InsightDishoom’s new menu is a strong mass market offer
Fourteen years since it was founded, Dishoom has a well-earned position as a leader in Indian cuisine in the UK, introducing the British palate to flavours that go beyond the curryhouses of old. As it shifts its influence further to northern India, the offering shows a maturing group favouring comfort and broad appeal over risk-taking