We are delighted to welcome mango season back to our Dishoom cafés and Permit Rooms for a fleeting moment. Join us from May 4th to June 7th for our seasonal special and limited-edition mango goodness before the moment slips away.
Chef Arun has been roaming Kingsbury Market on a tireless quest for the very best mangoes, searching for that specific, sun-drenched sweetness that defines the season. It is a pursuit of memory of juice-dripping chins, sticky fingers, and the quiet act of love found in a bowl of perfectly peeled cubes. Amongst the crates and the chatter, he has found exactly what he was looking for: the Alphonso (the King) and the Kesar (the Queen).
Keep an eye out for all things mango in the weeks to come.
Win glorious limited-edition mango merch!
We’re giving away an Aunty Alphonso’s Mango Tee and ever-reliable Mango Pickle Market Bag.
To enter, follow @Dishoom , and comment ‘mango’ on this post by 21st May 2026. We’ll message you to complete the giveaway. The winner will be contacted by email. Abundant luck.
Kindly note, this competition is for UK residents only, aged 18 and above. See full terms & conditions at the link in bio.
We were thrilled to be brought on board by @dishoom as producers for their very own line of tea towels! We screen-printed 3000 metres of fabric by hand with our partner factory in Tamil Nadu.
Made by a women-owned & run production team, these towels are now on their way to the UK and will soon be available at a Dishoom near you 🇬🇧✨
Aunties march briskly around Versova’s Nana-Nani Park, green juices in hand, hair slick with oil to ward off the morning chill.
Down on Chowpatty Beach, the Laughing Clubs throw arms to the sky, mouths opening wide as the waves, sending ripples of uproarious relaxation through weary minds and bodies. Across the city at Oval Maidan, cricketers pause their game to sink refreshing elixirs, seeking that buoyant health of the belly and spirit. Meanwhile, on Balaram Street, the local strongmen prescribe ten baithaks (squats) to every gym-goer as the secret to a ‘lifetime of strength.’
However you chase your health and happiness, find your way to any Dishoom café. Sip yourself to unfailing longevity with a tonic from our V for Vitality Menu.
Why not sling back an Ashwagandha Mango Shot? It’s crafted for the horse-like strength of the legendary lady-wrestler, Hamida Banu.
Available all-day at Dishoom, from 8am-close.
Bombay. Sweltering summer. The heavy sway of palms. Wherever there is a sliver of shade, a cart of mangoes awaits - sweet relief from the heat. Varieties abound but for a Bombayite, cooling down is a fine art. It is the golden nectar of an Alphonso, the floral slip of a rose-scented Falooda, or the slow-melting joy of Kulfi and ice cream. A little sweetness to make the swelter bearable.
This month’s Dishoom Loves arrives with a deeply familiar and enticing scent – the glorious mango – finally in season for a few fleeting weeks. Long, fruitful evenings of sticky grins and messy chins await. Join us in celebrating the centrepiece of Bombay summer, not simply as cherished treat, but also as artistic muse, fine flavourer of vodka, and most stylish jewellery inspiration.
Read the full article using the link in bio.
The King of Fruits, now in wearable form.
From the markets of Bombay to your summer wardrobe, our limited-edition Mango Merch has landed.
🥭The "Say Yes" Tee: Relaxed, off-white, and Aunty-approved. 🥭Limited-Edition Market Bag: Mango Pickle. Built for heavy hauls and Crawford Market daydreams.
As fleeting as the season itself. Tap the link in bio to secure yours.
There’s no better way to spend a morning than over a glass of chai and a deep, soul-stirring conversation.
This spring, Dishoom's Co-Founder, Shamil sat down to reflect on his journey.
From a boy lost in the pages of Tintin and C.S. Lewis, to a man building a "Bombay home" in London.
This is a recap of Chai Pe Charcha: a look at how creativity and storytelling provide a map for those of us who have ever felt a little out of place.
Wholesome, emotional, and shared with a big heart.
In South Asia, mango season is a cultural moment, however fleeting. The fruit is steeped in nostalgia, evoking sun-drenched afternoons and the frantic joy of a harvest that waits for no one.
Chef Arun shares his ritual for honouring this holy grail of fruit: from identifying the perfect ripeness, to mastering the hedgehog cut, and the childhood joy of the hand-squeeze. Learn how to savour the flavour that defines a Bombay summer.
Our mango specials are in Dishoom cafés from Monday 4th May to Sunday 7th June, every day from 12pm. Book via the link in bio!
Begin bright mornings, as one should, with chai. Alongside: fresh Fruit & Yoghurt, or a Breakfast Naan Roll to warm insides.
At lunch and later, nibble on light and lovely Bhel as hearty salads, zesty chaats and smoky grills give good company to the weather.
Lounge lazily and watch the world go by, or simply come and go in a jiffy. All are welcome.
In our ‘What’s In My Dabba?’ series, we get a glimpse into friends’ kitchens, as they share judicious spicing of favourite dishes and tips inherited from elders.
This month, we join Priyesh Patel, part-owner of the celebrated Londis N16 corner shop. A family-run affair sharing all manner of essentials with neighbours, including Gujarati homestyle dishes, which have become staples for eager patrons. Raised within the rhythm and rush of shopkeeping, Priyesh recalls favoured milk-soaked snacks, ever-present rituals and early-morning feasts. And he reveals offers a delectable recipe for the comforting Botata (potato) Poha (flattened rice flakes), which a dependable part of these dearly held breakfasts – now created by that his mother and grandmother prepare daily for the shop’s local community, Anju, or grandmother, Mahalaxmi, for the local community to delight in, too.
Read the full interview via the link in our bio.
For the glorious mango season, come in to any Dishoom café to delight in a bowl of ripest, juiciest Alphonso Mango – selected judiciously, cut deliciously. Adorn with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you like, or simply relish its perfumed sweetness.
Available in Dishoom cafés from Monday 4th May to Sunday 7th June, every day from 12pm. Book via the link in bio!
