One of the UK’s most cherished restaurants, Dishoom, is marking its long-awaited opening in Leeds this coming August by teaming up with beloved local institution Doh’hut to create a limited-edition doughnut special.
Available from today (Monday 13th July) until the 26th July, Leeds locals can enjoy a taste of Dishoom’s much-loved House Chai ahead of the restaurant’s opening on Monday 3rd August.
Always championing the neighbourhoods it calls home, Dishoom is partnering with Doh’hut in celebration of one of the city’s independent food success stories.
Born in Leeds, Doh’hut has built a devoted following, with every doughnut still handmade, freshly fried and generously filled using carefully sourced ingredients. Built on craft, consistency and determination, Doh’hut’s ability to make something familiar feel exceptional mirrors that of Dishoom. The collaboration also celebrates Leeds itself as a city that has become one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations, with hospitality brands and independent businesses championing one another.
A warm, spice-laden indulgence, the limited-edition doughnut has been crafted using Dishoom’s House Chai. The chai-sugared doughnut is generously filled with a silky chai-infused crème pâtissière and topped with a decadent chocolate truffle featuring a ginger chai caramel centre, creating a rich, velvety finish with a gentle warming spice. A final flourish of crushed pistachios adds a satisfying crunch and subtle nutty contrast, resulting in a beautifully balanced treat that is both elegant and irresistibly indulgent.
The partnership comes ahead of Dishoom’s eagerly anticipated Leeds café on Vicar Lane. From 3 August, diners will be able to take advantage of a soft launch offering 50% off food before the restaurant officially opens on 14 August.
Serving Bombay-inspired comfort food from breakfast through to dinner, the menu will feature Dishoom favourites including the Bacon Naan Roll, Chicken Ruby, House Black Daal and Pistachio Kulfi. Walk-ins will be welcomed throughout the day, with tables reserved for spontaneous visits, while bookings for breakfast and lunch will open soon, alongside limited evening reservations for dinner.
Kavi Thakrar, Co-Founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “We always want to champion the local community in every city we open a café, and for our new opening in the city of Leeds, collaborating with Doh’hut, such a beloved brand by the city, felt like a joyful opportunity to share our House Chai with Leeds before opening.”
Tom Stafford, Founder of Doh’hut, added: “As a city, we’ve been patiently waiting for Dishoom to come to Leeds. It’s such an honour for us to collaborate and create this bespoke doughnut which showcases one of the distinct and special flavours, Dishoom’s House Chai, ahead of opening. I hope Leeds enjoys the limited-edition doughnut as a preview of what Dishoom will have to offer our city.”
The Chai Doughnut will be available from 13–26 July for £4.75, exclusively at Doh’hut, 2 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, LS1 6ED.
For more information about Dishoom Leeds, visit the Dishoom website. For more information about Doh’hut, visit the Doh’hut website.