Noorain Huma is a software Engineer turned food blogger/recipe developer. She lives in the UK with her husband and two kids. She runs a blog Cook With Noorain, where she shares all of her recipes with her audience. She started Cook With Noorain on Instagram in 2021 just as a side hustle while she was working as a software Engineer for an Indian company. Noorain’s all time favorite food is Chicken Biryani.
Meera Sodha is a cook and a food writer based in London. She has written three best-selling cookbooks, and, since 2017. Meera has also written a weekly column for The Guardian called The New Vegan. Her first book, Made In India was named a book of the year by the Times. Her second book Fresh India, won the 2017 Observer Food Monthly’s Best New Cookbook Award. The third, East, was called ‘fabulous’/ by Nigella Lawson. She’s currently working on her fourth book.
Karan grew up in Mumbai and moved to England in 2005 to study law. In 2012, he left his legal career at a city law firm to pursue a career in hospitality, traveling across India and Sri Lanka to immerse himself in the food and culture of the countries. His restaurant Hoppers was founded in October 2015. The first Hoppers in Soho was inspired by the toddy-shops, home cooking and roadside stalls of Sri Lanka and South India, and served its namesake Hoppers alongside Dosas, Kothu, Short Eats, Rice and Roasts. Over the years Karan has written travel features and recipes on Sri Lanka and southern India for major national and international publications including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The Guardian, National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller, The ES Magazine, Bloomberg, The Financial Times; and appeared on Sunday Brunch, Great British Chefs, Sorted Food’s YouTube channel and various food festivals across the UK.
A South London gem celebrating global flavours and the migration of tastes from Africa and the subcontinent. The Truro invites diners to explore rich culinary traditions in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Experience a homely ambiance, exquisite seafood, and signature sauces, including our succulent grilled prawns. Led by a visionary team with a passion for culinary fusion, The Truro delivers an intimate dining experience.
Vivek Singh is an Anglo-Indian celebrity chef, restaurateur, and media personality known for his Indian cuisine. He is the CEO and Executive Chef of four London- based modern restaurants and one Oxford-based modern restaurant. Singh is a regular face on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, and has been featured on television shows including Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation, At Home with Rachel Allen, NDTV Good Times – Will Travel for Food and My Kitchen Rules UK.
I love Dishoom for so many reasons. Every time I swing by London I try to have a meal there.
Recently I ordered takeaway for the first time – see my latest vlog episode about it! ✨
Here are just a few reasons I ❤️Dishoom:
1️⃣ Mouthwatering Menu 🍛 Indulge in a diverse menu that pays homage to the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine. From succulent kebabs to creamy curries, there’s something for every palate. Lamb chops are incredible.
2️⃣ Warm Hospitality 🤗 At Dishoom, you’re not just a guest; you’re family. The warm and welcoming staff make sure your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary. The founder makes sure of it.
3️⃣ Daal! The Dishoom black daal is iconic. Head Chef @Navid_Nasir says the quality of daal is the measure of the quality of a kitchen.
4️⃣ Iconic Bombay Breakfast 🌅 I love to savor the legendary Bombay breakfast at Dishoom. It’s the perfect way to start your day in London.Go for the Parsi Omlette!
5️⃣A Taste of Bombay 🌆 Step into the enchanting world of Bombay. The vibrant decor and aromatic spices at Dishoom will transport you to the bustling streets of the Subcontinent.
