dhoom | Gluten-free in Dunfermline

Washesh Mehra
25/05/2025

5

When I read Chitra Ramaswany’s review of Dhoom in The Sunday Times, and visited its website where it headlines as “Welcome to Scotland’s No. 1 restaurant”, I had two thoughts - that’s bold and challenge accepted. On my next visit to Edinburgh I ensured to make a reservation and took an hour long train ride to Dunfermline. And boy it did not disappoint. Every bite is unique. Flavors are bold and imaginative. Shocking the traditional dishes like “Makhani Kukkad” (butter chicken) is dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. Chef Prasad and team are artists. The 10-course dinner Punjab tour was so good that we are coming back for lunch. Cannot recommend highly enough. It’s a must stop for anyone visiting Scotland. And yes, I am a believer that Dhoom is certainly “No 1 rated restaurant in Scotland”. Update: We did return to Dhoom next day to savor the lunch menu and we were speechless. The lunch menu is a collective of different dishes from across India and each one was unique and creatively flavored. Chef Prasad himself was out and about in the restaurant serving and sharing stories behind the dishes. Will not forget our experience and will certainly return.