This enthusiasm led me to ordering a “yeah fuck it” amount of food. In keeping with the new normal, tables are spaced apart and everyone is doing their best to make it feel like it’s business as usual with big smiles under their masks. The level of detail with regards to decor is actually quite lovely if you take a good look. Inside you’re greeted by dark wood, shades of plush green and a gentle waft of warm spice. Mainly because I wasn’t hungover and that’s really what a bacon naan here is made for. This maiden visit was for the all day menu rather than breakfast. And one I’ve personally been looking forward to – mainly on the back of all the bacon naans I’ve scoffed in the London venues before. Originally due to open in April at the new and sparkly Paradise development (between Victoria Square and the library), the restaurant has been a long awaited opening for the city. I’m lucky to have Dishoom within a 10 minute walk from my apartment, and I have no doubt I’ll get plenty of use out of the spacious outdoor terrace and furlough-friendly price point over the next few months. Living in the city centre is great if you like “eating out,” as Dishy Rishi puts it. But one thing I did continue to do from my COVID-19 prison was spend money on food that made me happy – something I’m now fortunate enough to be doing again with brushed hair and optional human interaction. mainly because it wasn’t very interesting and my banana bread is still shite. I’m not going to litter this post with anecdotes of lockdown or my new found love of baking things. If you’re reading this from the future, 2020 has (thus far) been a bit of a bin fire. I feel a bit conflicted that my first real review in months is the newly-open Dishoom rather than an established Brummie favourite, but I’m aware it’ll be one lots of you are interested in.