Dishoom
Dishoom offers a gluten-marked allergen menu (via QR code) with a small number of items confirmed free from gluten ingredients, but operates an open kitchen where naan and bread are made on premises, no dedicated fryer, and no dedicated kitchen space.
Per-allergen evidence
Dishoom offers a gluten-marked allergen menu (via QR code) with a small number of items confirmed free from gluten ingredients, but operates an open kitchen where naan and bread are made on premises, no dedicated fryer, and no dedicated kitchen space. Staff are generally knowledgeable and flag dishes, but cannot guarantee against cross-contamination; many items carry a 'may contain gluten' warning even on the allergen menu.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Dishoom in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Carnaby/Kingly Street branch: community confirms a GF allergen menu exists, knowledgeable staff in most reports, no dedicated fryer, shared open kitchen; multiple self-identified coeliacs report getting sick, and one reviewer notes the kitchen cannot guarantee 100% safety due to gluten present throughout.fetched May 4, 2026[2] Aggregator Dishoom - Gluten-Free Indian Restaurant in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Kensington/Derry Street branch: community flags open-air bread-making kitchen, no separate kitchen area, no dedicated fryer, comprehensive QR allergen menu but 'may contain gluten' applies to almost all items; one reviewer with Gluten Ataxia warns coeliacs away; notes 'good for dairy-free' multiple times.fetched May 4, 2026[3] Aggregator Gluten-Free at Dishoom in The United Kingdom, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree chain-level aggregate across all UK Dishoom branches: 113 ratings, consistent pattern of no dedicated fryer (-17), no dedicated kitchen (-5/-3), knowledgeable staff (+8), staff willing to clean/change gloves (+4); one severe wrong-dish incident at Nine Elms; Edinburgh branch unusually reported a dedicated fryer by one reviewer.fetched May 4, 2026[4] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Dishoom King's Cross in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for King's Cross branch: very limited GF options (as few as 3-4 safe dishes), mostly 'may contain' warnings, no dedicated fryer; staff acknowledged flour-in-air risk from open naan-making; allergen QR code menu available.fetched May 4, 2026[5] Verified blog Indian Restaurant In Shoreditch | Dishoom, dishoom.com
Dishoom's own Shoreditch website: confirms vegan-friendly, vegetarian-friendly, and halal-friendly dining options; references a dedicated gluten-free menu (via external app link); no structural kitchen detail or accreditation information provided.fetched May 4, 2026Dishoom is described as vegan-friendly, with a dedicated vegan menu section and vegan breakfast options that include vegan sausages, porridge with soy milk, and coconut yoghurt; the kitchen is nonetheless shared with non-vegan dishes, and no structural separation is documented.
[1] Aggregator Dishoom - Covent Garden - London Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Covent Garden branch describes Dishoom as vegan-friendly, with a full vegan menu that includes Bombay-inspired vegan breakfast options and multiple vegan small plates, curries, and sides. The listing also tags the restaurant as lacto, ovo, and gluten-free friendly.fetched May 4, 2026[2] Verified blog Indian Restaurant In Shoreditch | Dishoom, dishoom.com
Dishoom's own Shoreditch website: confirms vegan-friendly, vegetarian-friendly, and halal-friendly dining options; references a dedicated gluten-free menu (via external app link); no structural kitchen detail or accreditation information provided.fetched May 4, 2026Dishoom markets itself as vegetarian-friendly. A broad range of vegetarian dishes, including Pau Bhaji, Makhmali Paneer, House Black Daal, and Gunpowder Potatoes, is clearly indicated on the menu. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Dishoom in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Carnaby/Kingly Street branch: community confirms a GF allergen menu exists, knowledgeable staff in most reports, no dedicated fryer, shared open kitchen; multiple self-identified coeliacs report getting sick, and one reviewer notes the kitchen cannot guarantee 100% safety due to gluten present throughout.fetched May 4, 2026[2] Aggregator Dishoom - Covent Garden - London Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow listing for the Covent Garden branch describes Dishoom as vegan-friendly, with a full vegan menu that includes Bombay-inspired vegan breakfast options and multiple vegan small plates, curries, and sides. The listing also tags the restaurant as lacto, ovo, and gluten-free friendly.fetched May 4, 2026[3] Verified blog Indian Restaurant In Shoreditch | Dishoom, dishoom.com
Dishoom's own Shoreditch website: confirms vegan-friendly, vegetarian-friendly, and halal-friendly dining options; references a dedicated gluten-free menu (via external app link); no structural kitchen detail or accreditation information provided.fetched May 4, 2026On its own website, Dishoom Shoreditch describes itself as 'halal-friendly' under dining options. Yet no formal halal accreditation body is cited in any source, and no structural detail about halal preparation is provided.
Multiple community reviewers note Dishoom is 'good for dairy-free' and the allergen QR-code menu can be filtered to exclude dairy; no dedicated dairy-free preparation area or formal accreditation is documented.
[1] Aggregator Dishoom - Gluten-Free Indian Restaurant in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Kensington/Derry Street branch: community flags open-air bread-making kitchen, no separate kitchen area, no dedicated fryer, comprehensive QR allergen menu but 'may contain gluten' applies to almost all items; one reviewer with Gluten Ataxia warns coeliacs away; notes 'good for dairy-free' multiple times.fetched May 4, 2026[2] Aggregator Gluten-Free at Dishoom in The United Kingdom, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree chain-level aggregate across all UK Dishoom branches: 113 ratings, consistent pattern of no dedicated fryer (-17), no dedicated kitchen (-5/-3), knowledgeable staff (+8), staff willing to clean/change gloves (+4); one severe wrong-dish incident at Nine Elms; Edinburgh branch unusually reported a dedicated fryer by one reviewer.fetched May 4, 2026Several community reviewers tag Dishoom as 'good for tree-nut free' across multiple branch listings, and the QR allergen menu can be filtered by allergen; no dedicated nut-free equipment or preparation area is documented.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Dishoom in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Carnaby/Kingly Street branch: community confirms a GF allergen menu exists, knowledgeable staff in most reports, no dedicated fryer, shared open kitchen; multiple self-identified coeliacs report getting sick, and one reviewer notes the kitchen cannot guarantee 100% safety due to gluten present throughout.fetched May 4, 2026[2] Aggregator Dishoom - Gluten-Free Indian Restaurant in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for the Kensington/Derry Street branch: community flags open-air bread-making kitchen, no separate kitchen area, no dedicated fryer, comprehensive QR allergen menu but 'may contain gluten' applies to almost all items; one reviewer with Gluten Ataxia warns coeliacs away; notes 'good for dairy-free' multiple times.fetched May 4, 2026[3] Aggregator Gluten-Free at Dishoom in The United Kingdom, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree chain-level aggregate across all UK Dishoom branches: 113 ratings, consistent pattern of no dedicated fryer (-17), no dedicated kitchen (-5/-3), knowledgeable staff (+8), staff willing to clean/change gloves (+4); one severe wrong-dish incident at Nine Elms; Edinburgh branch unusually reported a dedicated fryer by one reviewer.fetched May 4, 2026[4] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at Dishoom King's Cross in London, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree listing for King's Cross branch: very limited GF options (as few as 3-4 safe dishes), mostly 'may contain' warnings, no dedicated fryer; staff acknowledged flour-in-air risk from open naan-making; allergen QR code menu available.fetched May 4, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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