All Dishoom articles
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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
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NewsThe high stakes risks and rewards of the biggest ever Dishoom menu shake up
Co-founders and cousins Kavi and Shamil Thakrar are introducing 23 new and updated food dishes, as well as drinks, in an overhaul
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NewsDishoom sees significant growth in underlying EBITDA
The Indian restaurant group reported a 41.9% rise in adjusted underlying EBITDA for the full year ended 31 December 2023, to £13.3m, in what was a strong period of growth for the business.
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Analysis & InsightDestination dining: the curated developments offering quality, variety and experiences
MCA explores how destination developments have become a jewel in the crown of operator estates at a time when hospitality can no longer rely on a steady stream of footfall - and the key drivers to keep consumers coming back in the face of declining frequency and traffic
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NewsDishoom confirms two further Permit Room openings
The drinks-led concept will open in Oxford and Cambridge this year, offering unique cocktails and a range of ‘drinking food’