Permit Room

Looking for a festive meal but feeling a little over the traditional Christmas feast? May I suggest a brilliant Indian twist on the classic turkey at @dishoompermitroom by @dishoom They’ve always excelled at marrying traditional Indian flavours with the seasons, and this festive menu is no exception

Permit Room has created a festive offering for all times of day, including a truly glorious breakfast option, the Pigs in Blanket Naan Roll, which looks utterly irresistible. For lunch and dinner, the standout is the sharing Turkey Raan, a whole turkey leg, merrily spiced and slow cooked until it falls apart. It’s served alongside roasted Indian sweet potatoes finished with lime masala, charred winter vegetables, chilli tumbled Tenderstem broccoli, cranberry and green chilli naan, and a side of crispy fried Brussels sprouts in a spicy cinnamon masala. Calling this a twist on a classic roast feels like an understatement. It’s a fantastic alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner while still delivering all the festive comfort and indulgence you could want

We also sampled a couple of the festive cocktails, naturally Indian inspired. The highlight for me was the Naughty Chocolate Chai, a rich, chocolatey chai spiked with a generous shot of Irish whiskey and warming spices. We rounded things off with the decadent Melted Chocolate Brownie, which had us rolling out the door completely full and very satisfied

We absolutely loved our visit. Permit Room always does seasonal menus exceptionally well, and this one is no different. The atmosphere is buzzing yet well organised, and the food remains bold, exciting and utterly delicious. I’m determined to get back for that Pigs in Blanket Naan Roll before the festive season ends, let me know if you’ve tried it and what you thought?

I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.