Well.. I do say.. That was simply the best meal I've had out in donkeys years. Truly the dogs pyjamas. It's no wonder it's in the Michelin guide, no Burger King or kebab Princesses here, let me tell ye. Not the usual 3 in 1 I got for, but this night was a special occasion.. a celebration of love and good fortune of which I am eternally grateful. A ham sanger and a wank would not suffice this Valentines Day to be sure to be sure. I brought my love through the open legs of Ananda and up to her warm bosom for an Indian embrace. All in after a tamarind cocktail to lube us up for an evening of meat slapping and spicey divilment. It was Saint Valentines birthday, after all.. Another entrée young Rajesh! We were here to spend. I had just landed a new high paying role with a formidable company and was in a feckless mindset brought on by the sexual ambience and perky nature of my lover. The service was uplifting, they hilariously all wait patiently about 2 foot away so as not to intrude and wait to be called, even though they know exactly when ye need another cocktail. Lol. Makes you feel like a real (Burger) King summoning his servants to dispose of your freshly filled nappies. Another tequila young squire! The food..a delight for all the senses, "tudo perfeito," my luscious Latin lady would later go on to whisper in my ear at the nightly climax. Usually, I'd fill a doggy bag to bring home for Max, but on this occasion, we left the plates emptier than a french synagogue in 1943. Massive portions busting with more spice than the brasserie in front of me around my wifes neck desperately trying to secure in her enormous tits. Fuck! And the dessert? Awf.. shtap. It was like sucking the Easter rabbits nipples drizzled in chocolate syrup. Take my money! I demand to pay! And pay we did. Then, a quick nip to the ol' head for a pipe squirt and a tingley poop as per usual after a west End Indian, not this time, though. Even my farts smelled like freshly cooked rosewater, cinnamon, and saffron biscuits. Needless to say.. when we got home, I took my partner's unmentionables off one leg at a time, persevered, sweated, and reached the tunnel of solitude until.. ugh.. silent grace and a peaceful dawn befell unto me, and we reached a sense of true oneness. Thank you, Mr Ananda, for more than just a meal, a new outlook on existence itself. For you I will gladly sleep in a wet patch. read more

Great modern Indian restaurant, worth the drive (as a visitor in Dublin 2). Not only was the menu interesting, but everything was prepared to a very high standard. My favorite dish was the goat, though a platter of seafood dishes was also excellent and different. The ambiance is nice and service is excellent. read more

Service, ambience and taste come together for a memorable experience. A rare 5 star experience. My first step into Indian fine dining was at Ananda and I am so so happy that I tried the place. We tried the tasting menu and every course delighted. They even let us swap out a desert on tasting course for one off regular menu without hassle. read more

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One of the very best Indian restaurants in Dublin and they do very reasonable lunch and early-bird offers to boot. I've eaten here on a few occasions and have never been disappointed with the food or service. On my last visit, during the lunch service I went for the mixed grill platter for €21 which includes rice and naan and a selection of tandoori meats - chicken, lamb, prawn and quail with spiced potatoes and a delicious red lentil daal. Each of the meat and vegetable dishes were seriously delicious, my favourites being the daal and prawn. The broccoli in a spiced cheese sauce was also mega tasty. I couldn't even attempt to finish the dish, but definitely enjoyed myself trying! Don't be put off by the fact that it's located in the same part of the Dundrum Town Centre that houses McD's, KFC and Eddies...this is food of a completely different ilk. The myriad of culinary plaques that bejewel the entrance are 100% merited; this place is the biz for lovers of Indian food. read more

Ananda Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

First time here on a Friday night in January. Place was pretty buzzing I have to say, and I got the impression many of the people there were regulars. This is Indian food, but not as we know it Jim. And I mean that in a good way. Part of the Jaipur group of restaurants, this is Indian food up several notches from the average, and indeed re-imagined in many cases. Food was universally excellent. I've included photos of a couple of the starters which may give you a feel for the house style. You can expect food that is very very tasty, starters especially that are super stylish. Prices are towards the pricy side, but worth it, it my opinion. Concentrate on starters and mains and forget desserts. I would most definitely return. read more

Ananda Restaurant - Starters at Ananda - 2 - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

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This is one of the best Indian restaurants I've ever been too! This restaurant is a refined take on classic Indian dishes. Ive been twice in the past two weeks. Their monkfish dish and smoked lamb were delicious and leave some room for the caramel pannacota desert! They also have a great selection of wines and a gluten free menu. read more

Ananda Restaurant - Monkfish! - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

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This place is truly amazing and certainly deserves every award that adorns the entrance to the restaurant. The decor is beautifully chilled and this is one of those "eat where the locals eat" kinda places. So great and positive to see so many Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi etc couples and families eating here. Made me feel, they got to be doing something right, right? Partner and I both went for the platter of crispy prawn, guinea fowl, coriander chicken, saffron chicken, seekh kebab, lamb boti, tandoori broccoli, yellow lentils, spiced potatoes served with pulao rice and naan. Everyone of them was seriously amazing with the crispy prawn, guinea fowl and yellow lentils in particular being superb. If you are in Dundrum, do yourself a favour and get yourself in here!! read more

Ananda Restaurant - Platter!! - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

This is normally the part of my review where I'd be all "I can't believe I didn't eat here sooner!" However, I can believe it, because I wouldn't normally make a trip to Dundrum Town Centre for a Saturday evening meal. We had dinner at Ananda at the recommendation of my co-workers. We were both so skeptical and luckily were both so wrong. The feel of the place is fancy without being stuffy and there is a nice lively atmosphere. We decided to share the Kurkura Seekh Kebab, which is a lamb kebab with water chestnut pesto and aubergine fries. It was so unique and the flavours were excellent. For our mains we ordered the Butter Chicken and the Jhinga Neel Giri, which is a curry prawn dish. Both dishes were lovely. The curry sauce with the prawns had a nice coconut taste and great texture. My Butter Chicken was so juicy and the seasonings were fantastic. If you like Tikka Masala this is your sister dish. To accompany our mains we also shared the lemon rice and garlic and coriander naan, which was more than enough food between the two of us. Despite being uncomfortably full, we knew we couldn't leave without sampling one of their desserts. We shared the Chocolate and Banana which was a chocolate and banana mousse with a peanut crust, caramel ice cream and bruleed bananas. To sum that one up, YUM. You pay a slightly higher premium than most Indian restaurants but Ananda certainly delivers. Looking forward to returning soon! Tip: Use the side entrance so you can pretend you aren't inside a mall :) read more

Ananda Restaurant - Ananda's Chocolate and Banana mousse - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

After I moved to Dublin from India, I was craving for good Indian food but was a disappointment wherever I went. Finally, Ananda was introduced by one of my friends here and since then I am rhapsodising about it. The ambience of the place is very impressive with green and pink décor and just right lighting.The food is very delicious to gorge on and if you are not a huge fan of spices, you can enjoy here without burning your tongue. The dinner is bit pricey but the lunch over the weekend is good value for money. The only downside of the lunch part is small menu as compared to the dinner one, but still you can pick up good dishes out of the listed items. My personal recommendations are Malai kebab, chat minar, brocolli kebab, bhindi and dal. Thali (Vegetarian and meat based) is the best way to try different dishes in small portions, it's really a big worth!! Cheers! read more

One of my favorite Indian restaurants in the world and unquestionably the best restaurant in Dundrum town centre - that's if you like Indian food of course! The ambiance of the place is really cool and modern. The menu is extensive and the staff are lovely. The poppadoms and dips you get when you first sit down is a nice touch! I usually go with the taster to start and tandoori Chicken with tikka masala sauce. It is however the highest quality Indian food I've had. You get a free range Irish chicken breast cooked to perfection and an indescribable masala sauce. You also get Pulao rice! I've only had frozen yogurt for desert which was surprisingly good for an Indian restaurant! I would definitely recommend!! There is also an entrance from the shopping centre! read more

A really very good Indian restaurant in the middle of Dundrum shopping centre. This is not your average place either. Silver service, excellent presentation with prices to match. That said, we opted for the 'pre-theatre' menu with two courses, including rice and nan, for €27 which was excellent value for money. In fairness the selection on offer was in no way limited with something for everyone on both starter and main lists. My starter was a very nice lamb meatball dish with prawns for main, both excellent, just spicy enough and more than ample in quantity to satisfy even this hungry male. We accompanied this with an excellent house Chardonnay from an impressively extensive wine menu. Overall, service was attentive without being intrusive and it was an altogether positive experience. We will be back. read more

Really liked the food I got here. It's a little pricier than most Indian restaurants in Dublin but it is definitely worth it. I went here with some business colleagues from India and they themselves were surprised at how accurate the dishes were to their expectations. They of course asked their food to be spicier. The staff are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is nice. Will definitely go back again. read more

As always, the food was amazing and the service much more better than expected. Excellent place for a special ocassion. read more

Ananda Restaurant - Kurkura Seekh Kebab. Lamb kebab, water chestnut & rocket pesto, aubergine fries, chilli & garlic - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

This wasn't picked by me for a family gathering - one of those grudging moments where I went along even though I've said I don't like indian food to these people for as long as I've been able to voice an opinion on food. The restaurant itself is pleasant and roomy, even though it took me ages to find it (bloody Dundrum!!) and despite being assured there would be non-indian options for me (by my family, not the restaurant I hasten to add) there just wasn't on their lunch menu. While I didn't feel catered for, the staff did do something quite stellar. My 4 yr old nephew is even more indian food averse than me, and adamantly proclaimed he would only have chips or nothing else. There was no chips on the menu. We ascertained with the waiter that there was definitely no chips, we were left with a possible sulk on our hands (he sulks way worse than me!) The waiting staff obviously consulted with the kitchen staff because when the food came out, it was accompanied with a plate of chips stacked jenga style. I'll never be a fan of their food (nothing to do with them) but I'll give them four stars for great service and dealing with fussy eaters!! read more

Located in the most unusual place - a mall! This has to be some of the best Indian food I have ever had.  Went with co-workers.  We shared main dishes, ordered extra rice, and naan.  Everything we ordered totally rocks with stunning flavor. A must try!  I  coming back! read more

What a hidden gem. Loved everything aboout this delightful resteraunt. Service was impeccable and the food was to die for. The set menu starting at twenty five Euro is a steal. But be warned it will induce a food coma! read more

Ananda Restaurant - Drool - Indian Near Me - Dublin, D

Probably my favourite restaurant in Dublin... The food here is superb, the spices are always perfectly blended to enhance the food. In my experience it doesn't matter what you order off the menu, it will be delicious. Vegetarian, fish, poultry or meat, I've never had a bad meal here. Staff are also worth a nod here, very friendly and welcoming. They give the place a real family feel! read more

I eat at this restaurant as often as possible and i reckon its the best restaurant ethnic or otherwise for service, quality, value and atmosphere. The food choice is excellent and is aromatic rather than hot and spicy though u can get that too. The cocktails are amazing and if u are a frequent visitor a cocktail is usually given before u even place an order and its on the house. U should all check out this fabulous eatery and i promise you wont be disappointed. It is an indian restaurant of the highest quality. let me know if u enjoy it as much as i do! read more

Indian restaurants are typically great for vegetarians - lots of choice. Not here though. Been here a few times from work, did not enjoy it any of those times. Taste of food is also not great. Avoid if you are a vegetarian - not your typical Indian read more

I live nearby and wow! Why I didn't give them a try before? So far the best Indian restaurant for me, period. Expect more than the ordinary, the place decor, the food presentation, the menu diversity. We started with cocktails, I had their cocktail signature which had prosecco and mango sorbet then we had for starters a tasting starter with different type of kebabs and the Kurkura Seekh Kebab (Kurkura Seekh Kebab). They use a clay oven to cook their meat and my mouth had a fiesty of all type of spices sweet and sour. For main I opted for Jhinga Neel Giri jumbo prawns simmered in curry leaf, coriander & coconut korma and my partner had the Gosht Dawat E Rogan,slow cooked tandoor smoked lamb shank, aged basmati rice in a sealed pot, which was so well presented and delicious. I couldn't stop there so we had their desserts which I would that would be alright, they can't be perfect in everything and I was wrong because their desserts were so good, the caramel pannacotta and the chocolate and banana along with a glass of port sealed our great experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

I am a big fan of biryani and their biryani was yummy yummy, looking forward to enjoy myself again

My third visit to Ananda was just not as good as the two before. I went for an early bird last week and was a little disappointed, mostly with my own main course. The starter of Tilapia fish, red chili paste & lime zest infused fish cakes with cucumber & dill relish was nice enough but wasn't anything special. It just mostly tasted of chilli and potato. I could barely taste any fish. Still, it was tasty for what it was. I had the Wicklow lamb braised with brown onion & cardamom extract for my mains. It really wasn't great at all. The lamb was tender but it came in a tomato based sauce that I didn't care for. It lacked flavour and was quite "thin". I felt the description on the menu was a little misleading as it hadn't mentioned the sauce at all. My sister had the tikka masala which was very nice, as were the naan breads. I had a small taste of my dad's prawn jalfrezi and it was as good as I had remembered. The first time I came here I was blown away by the dishes I had. I just didn't feel the same this time. I wasn't put off returning as everyone else enjoyed their meal and what I tasted of theirs was really nice. It just seems to me that the quality of the menu isn't consistent. read more

Basic Indian food presented in a flash way. I had lamb biryani, it promised rose, saffron, mint on the menu, ,in reality, it was so spicy you couldn't taste anything, which was a shame, a potentially beautiful dish. All in all, it was just average indian restaurant food ponced up by presenting it in a modern way. It was also, at 25 euros, very expensive. That's a serious main course price there, and its not delivering like it should. read more

The food here is just amazing - everything has that taste of really fresh ingredients, cooked to perfection. This is also the Indian restaurant to take your non-curryphile friend or partner to - if this doesn't convert them, nothing will. As well as the very tasty food, Ananda has lovely ambience about it, that 'buzz' you get in a really good restaurant. The staff are always attentive and courteous, and it is right next to the cinema for that post-film meal. Highly recommend it. read more

Food was excellent- probably the best prawns I've ever had, and the butter chicken was amazing. The menu is really intriguing, it was a real struggle to settle on a main course. Service was a little slow, particularly the wait between starter and main course seemed a little excessive. Would definitely recommend. read more

Very very disappointed inspite of the good food. I have never experienced such a bad experience from the waiter who took the order from any restaurants in Dublin. He gave us no respect just because me and my friends were from India and the irony is this an Indian restaurant. His attitude was so bad from the beginning we entered the restaurant , he told us that minimum for a person to order was 35 euros, straight away when we ordered the food as if he wants us to leave and he just walked off not even taking the order. We did tell we will order 35 per person but still he dint come for long. We called another girl, she told she will call the waiter. Again he came and asked what's the decision, can you afford it. I mean who asks that question as if we were asking him to serve free food. I wanted to quote his prestigious name here but dint get to know that. He looked he is from north eastern part of India from the way his eyes looked!! I think the management should train the employees how to treat their customers first before anything!!! read more

I've been to this restaurant twice so far; on both occasions the food and the ambiance were superb. Now here's the part when the other shoe drops, for a restaurant on that level, the quality of service was not up to standard. read more

Best Indian I've ever had. It's a little pricey but they have a decent early bird