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

This is THE Mumbai cookbook. Literal standard bearer for cookbooks. It’s not pedantic or complicated with weird English. Just (short) interesting stories, beautiful photographs and PERFECT recipes. Meaning the measurements and directions are so on point and accurate. You can not mess it up which is important given how many expensive ingredients Indian food has.Americans should buy Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups (4 cup and 2 cup) when you buy this. It will have liters and grams printed alongside the ounces which will take all the thinking out of the British measurements. You can just measure like you normally would.Whenever my “Angrezi” friends (white) ask for an Indian recipe or cookbook, this is the one. Clear, concise, accurate and DELICIOUS. Printed in Italy, this is the book to have when it comes to Indian cooking. Bear in mind India is a very big country/sub continent and these are not all encompassing. No butter chicken type stuff. But I would go so far as to compare this to the Julia Child cookbook for French cooking, it’s a must have in this day and age of internet recipes, you will actually use this one to look things up and will not need to sift through reviews to find the best one. Especially the desserts; Indian desserts are complicated and these are perfectly authentic and explained. We’ll worth the money.

I wish I could give this book a million stars! This book exceeds my high standards/ expectations by a million percent because I didn't know anyone was producing a book like this. What a thrilling and total surprise. I've never seen a cookbook like this - and so beautifully designed and put together - and the printing in Italy is just gorgeous. The writing is just such a huge pleasure. So beautifully wrought. Stories, photographs, a large sized map of Bombay, charm, charm, charm. The recipes are delicious and approachable... I haven't tried the more complex yet because I just got the book! The book has a good selection of recipes requiring more or less preparation time - or, as I think of it, with some for weekdays and others for the weekend. I love this book so much already. It has recipes for all my favorites too and a bunch of things I've not had yet! Love!!! Thank you.

I love this restaurant in London. I had to buy the cookbook. It is beautiful in terms do pictures, design and layout. The recipes are easy to follow and, given the appropriate level of care, delicious.

I had to find a local source for some ingredients, but so far, every dish we've made has been delicious! Maybe not as great as sampling multiple dishes at one of their London restaurants, but definitely a tasty alternative to my local venues. The book is a great read, a bit of history and almost a travel guide.

Very interesting Indian cookbook

I have read this from cover to cover - wonderful insights into Bombay! Yet to try anything, but have stocked up with all the ingredients! Now to find a day with 8 hours spare to try some of them (many recipes take several hours!).

Great book including a map of India. Bought it as a wedding shower gift. Only criticism is the two corners of the book were damaged.

Dishoom holds a special place in my family's heart, and our recent trip to London included not one, but three visits to this beloved eatery within just two days. So, when I discovered they had their own cookbook, it was an instant must-have for me. Let me start by saying that this book is a true masterpiece. Its aesthetic appeal is such that you could easily leave it out as a coffee table book. Beyond its visual charm, it offers a delightful collection of memoirs and stories that truly deepen one's appreciation for Dishoom's heritage and origins.While I must confess that I haven't had the chance to try out the recipes just yet—mainly due to the hunt for some of the unique ingredients—I find solace in knowing that I now have the means to recreate those delectable dishes whenever the craving strikes.