FOOD : Dhoom, Indian street food, Dunfermline
Dhoom Restaurant, located in the heart of Dunfermline, and a 2 minute walk from the Alhambra Theatre, showcases the vibrancy and flavours of Indian cuisine. With its warm and inviting ambiance, Dhoom invites diners on a culinary journey through the different regions of India.
The menu changes and having already showcased Delhi and Kolkata, it was Mumbai’s chance to show off the exceptional street food on offer.
The interior is bright and fun. From outside and when you first enter Dhoom, you’ll notice the swing seats in the window. These are very popular and people do tend to sway a little throughout their meal. Towards the back of the restaurant you’ll find a few converted Tuk-Tuks, split in half, making for comfortable seating.
REVIEW OF DHOOM, INDIAN STREET FOOD RESTAURANT, DUNFERMLINE
The menu is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to offering authentic dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and traditional Indian spices. From the aromatic biryanis to the fiery curries, every dish at Dhoom bursts with distinctive flavours that tantalize the taste buds.
This 10 course Mumbai Taster Menu takes around 1.5 hours to complete and the dishes come out of the kitchen when ready. There are 2 pre-starters, 6 starters, 1 palate cleanser and 1 mains, which you choose from a selection of 9 dishes.
Kala Channa Tikka - famous Mumbai Devi temple chana prasad offering style tikki from the Kalbadevi. A mix of black chickpeas and potatoes. Rich and moreish with a wee hint of spice.
Lahasuni Sorba - burnt garlic and cumin-flavoured chickpea shorba from the Gateway of India. This was a very spicy soup/broth packed with cumin. I only managed a few sips!
We chose some mocktails to enjoy. Presentation was fun and the flavours fabulous. Pictured is the Goan Sunset with fresh passionfruit, pineapple and guava juice and the Lal Quila with muddled lychees, strawberry puree and apple juice. Very refreshing and really helps to combat any thing too spicy.
Bambai Batata Vada - traditional batata vada from the Dadar Train Station. Ginger, Green chilli and garlic flavoured potato dumplings. Although fried, these were light and rather delicious.
Sweet Corn Bhel - savoury sweet corn chaat from the Wankhede Cricket Stadium. This was very unexpected. Nice touch with the common cone stuffed with a savoury sweetcorn filling.
Chickpea Kotlet - famous pursi chickpea cutlets from the old Parsi Colony. Soft and yielding, these snacks are tasty with loads of spices shining through - garlic, cumin, coriander.
Mulberry Chicken Tikka - sweet and tangy tikka with mulberry from the silk farms of Mahabaleshwar, a popular dish from Bandra. Loved this. Succulent softly spiced chicken with a mini poppadom for crunch.
The Great Maratha Lamb Boti - famous garlic chutney marinated grilled lamb boti tossed in special Marathi masala from the Mahim Khau Gully
Haulle Haulle - Nagpuri Santra, a plate cleanser inspired by the famous oranges of Nagpur. Cold and sweet.
For mains we had
Mango Chicken Curry and the Konkani Lamb Curry both served with Pilau Rice, Indian Breads and Dharavi Roasted baby potatoes.
But you could choose from the likes of King Prawn Moilee, the Kokum Fish Curry or the Saoji Chicken Curry or the Kolhapuri Kadhai Goat.
We loved the curries. The aromatic combination of tender chicken and juicy mango simmered in a velvety curry sauce created a vibrant explosion of flavours that danced on our taste buds. The Konkani lamb curry was a rich and aromatic, boasting tender chunks of lamb simmered in a flavourful blend of coconut, tamarind, and traditional Konkani spices. The Indian breads served as delectable sponges, perfectly crafted to soak up and savour the vibrant sauces found in both these curries.
After indulging in a 10-course Indian feast, my senses were heightened, my taste buds were singing, and my belly felt comfortably full, brimming with the aromatic flavours and vibrant spices of each meticulously prepared dish.
The attentive and knowledgeable staff ensured a dining experience that is both enjoyable and informative, providing insights into the rich cultural background behind each dish as well as details of ingredients for each dish.
Dhoom Restaurant is a haven for Indian cuisine enthusiasts, offering an unforgettable dining experience that transports you straight to the streets of India. It’s no wonder they’ve won many an award.
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT DHOOM
They only do one type of menu per table
Many of their dishes are Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Nut Free and is mentioned on their menus
Inform the staff re your dietary requirements well before dining
Dishes are served one after the other and you may get several dishes making their way to your table at the same time
10 Course Mumbai Taster Menu £27.95
Dhoom, 19-25 New Row, Dunfermline KY12 7EA www.dhoomuk.co.uk
My Spoon Award : Gold Spoon 9/10
I was invited by Dhoom to review their menu.
Food and drink were complimentary but the views are very much my own.