At Dishoom, and all around the world, Diwali is celebrated with boundless passion. The festival of lights brings people together regardless of wealth, status, race, background or beliefs – representing so much that is dear to us.
ABOVE: Spreading love and light during Diwali
Bombay celebrates Diwali with its whole heart. And so do we. This year, our revels spread wider than ever: all-out parties, fancy supper clubs, crafty workshops, chats over chai and festive dishes in every café. All are invited. All are welcome.
RIGHT: Guests at a recent Dishoom Diwali event
Dishes to delight
A joyful union of flavours & festivity
Our chef-walle lovingly cook indulgent vegetarian feasts for you to savour. Available in all cafés: Monday 2nd – Sunday 15th November, from 12pm.
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Resplendent Makhani Kofta
A roadside delight: Corn Bhel
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Resplendent Makhani Kofta
A roadside delight: Corn Bhel
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Resplendent Makhani Kofta
A roadside delight: Corn Bhel
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Resplendent Makhani Kofta
A roadside delight: Corn Bhel
Bungalow Spice Roasted Pineapple:— Chef Vikas’s resplendent jewel. Juiciest pineapple wheel marinated in roasted spices, poached in perfumed brine and caramelised ’til sticky-tender. All around: silkiest golden coconut and mustard seed curry sauce, tarty with tamarind. Spicy banana ketchup sparks celestial fires.
Dishoom Makhani Kofta:— Creamy fried paneer koftas (stuffed with cashews and plumpest raisins) rest in our good and proper signature ruby sauce, redolent with spice. Pomegranate and fresh coriander adorn. Velvet splendour.
Corn Bhel:— Textural pleasure. Crispy-fried corn, golden papdi and pomegranate tumble with chaat masala and tangy tamarind on a nest of crackled spinach. Corn purée softens edges.
Curated by BBC Asian Network
Birmingham Diwali Party
Our loud, bright, colourful Diwali party shimmers into the iconic Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Monday 2nd November. See in the New Year with an abundant Dishoom feast and a glittering line-up of South Asian talent, brought together by BBC Asian Network. Join host and DJ Vallisa Chauhan for night-long revels from brilliant singer-songwriters Jaya Thandi and BombayMami, along with genre-blending collective TaalHaus. Headliners South Asian R&B pioneer Arjun and much-adored DJ Shraii will provide a dazzling end to the night. Tickets move fast, swift fingers will be rewarded.
Where: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
When: Monday 2nd November 2026, 7pm – 11.30pm
Price: £35
Break down barriers with us
asaba-ryokan.onlinemunity Diwali: served by Muslim volunteers
This Diwali, we invite Hindus to celebrate with a bountiful vegetarian or (vegan) Dishoom feast, served by Muslim volunteers at Babu House (our head office in Shoreditch). Join for an opening puja, followed by thoughts from our co-founder (Shamil Thakrar), before sitting communally to tuck in and swap stories with friends and strangers alike.
Tend to your inner light
Zine-making with Poonam Dhuffer
Spend a slow-and-crafty afternoon nurturing radiance and renewal from within. Led by Poonam Dhuffer, this hands-on workshop invites you to create a zine: a small booklet of colour, collage and words, filled with all you wish to welcome into the year ahead. Enjoy with bottomless chai and snackery.
Where: Dishoom Borough
When: Saturday 7th November, 2pm – 5pm
Price: £35
A magical reading & crafty morning
Family Storytelling with Chitra Soundar
Open little minds to the wondrous world of Diwali with children’s author, Chitra Soundar. Settle into a story-time reading from her two books: A Garland of Lights and Shubh Diwali. Then, get arty with make-your-own greeting cards. For ages 4–9 and their grown-ups. Bottomless chai for adults, juice or lassi for little ones, bun maska for all.
Where: Dishoom Borough
When: Sunday 8th November, 10am – 11am
Price: £7.50
A most-spectacular celebration
Permit Room Presents: Diwali at The Pavilion
Join us at Brighton’s Pavilion – a lavish seaside palace fit for finest revels. Kick-off with tipples, then stride into the State Banqueting Room for a glorious three-course vegetarian (or vegan) feast. And settle into a programme of stirring South Asian classical performance from The Mehfil Space.
With Chef Arun and Chef Vikas Khanna
Dishoom x Bungalow Supper Club
Join us for a magnificent Diwali feast, followed by take-home treats, hosted by our brilliant friend from NYC – Michelin-star Chef and Bungalow restaurant founder Vikas Khanna – alongside our dear Chef Arun. Among the dishes served: the delectable Spice Roasted Pineapple, a most-cherished curry from Bungalow to please eyes and bellies.
Wander, graze, dance, shimmer
Diwali House Party
We fling open the doors of our brand-new home, Dishoom Borough, to celebrate Diwali in one big, glittering house party. Wander freely: late-night games, mehendi artists, woodblock printing and a live DJ await. Enjoy plentiful rounds of vegetarian Dishoom favourites and most-sippable tipples. Be thoroughly thrilled. All are invited.
Where: Dishoom Borough
When: Thursday 5th November, 7pm – 11pm
Price: £25
Chat over chai: walking your own path
Chai Pe Charcha with Kavi Thakrar
Settle in for an intimate conversation over bottomless chai with Dishoom co-founder, Kavi Thakrar. Whether bringing Dishoom to life or choosing his own way in love and family, Kavi has never taken the expected route. Hear his story and reflect on yours.
Where: Dishoom Borough
When: Friday 6th November, 11.30am – 1pm
Price: £5 (the full cost goes directly to Seeds of Peace)
Activities to delight
Bring the festivities home with two first-class activities from Celebrate Diwali, Renu Bhardwaj’s glowing guide to Diwali. Wreath your space in colour with paper marigold flower garlands and make your gifts a little more heartfelt with her personalised gift-tag and card templates.
Celebrations at Dishoom
