The reviewer is a huge fan of Dishoom, both the restaurant and the cookbook, which they received as a Christmas gift. The book is praised for its vivid descriptions and essays that make you fall in love with Bombay, despite some criticism of its homage to colonial India. The reviewer highly recommends the book and is eager to try the recipes and visit Bombay.
The reviewer has a deep affection for Dishoom, both the restaurant and the cookbook. They frequently visit the restaurant in London and were excited to receive the cookbook as a gift. The book is not just a collection of recipes but a love letter to Bombay, filled with essays that vividly describe the city's sights, sounds, and flavors. The reviewer appreciates the book's homage to the good aspects of the British Raj, despite the criticisms it has received. They were so immersed in the descriptions that they felt as if they had visited Bombay. The reviewer also appreciates the included reading list, which aligns with their current reading. Their only complaint is the desire for more, as the book leaves them wanting to explore Bombay further. They plan to try the recipes and eventually visit Bombay, starting with a breakfast at Dishoom in Shoreditch.
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The book will still have been a wonderful addition to my library.
There is a glory to the period too.
Not many writers manage to excite my imagination in this way.