This was a great place for Indian food in Cork. My colleague and I are both aficionados of Indian…read morecuisine and he was readily amenable when I suggested that style of fare for dinner. I looked on Yelp and a couple of other sites to find this place. It sported a pretty good set of reviews in the places I looked. It was only a ten-minute drive from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. Their location in the old Sunday's Well section of Cork actually looked a little run down. It might be off-putting for some but that shouldn't deter anyone from giving it a try. The interior is nicely kept, is a bit cozy, and provides a comfortable dining atmosphere. Our waitress was excellent. She was a very pleasant and helpful person who provided flawless service. It was a Monday and thus was not too busy, which I thought was a positive contributor to our experience. There were several good choices on the menu. My colleague started with veg samosas and was happy with them. I opted for the Chicken Pakora starter, which was very tasty. My colleague had a vegetarian curry option while I chose the Bindhi Chicken. Mine had a great taste as it was optimally spiced and very flavorful. My colleague was equally happy with his choice. In the end, I had a Masala Chai, which was properly made with boiled milk. Their recipe had the right amount of cinnamon which made it the ideal finisher. Our bill was less than €50 for the two of us including drinks and a small tip. We were quite happy with the value. I will look forward to trying this place again when next in Cork.

This Indian restaurant is in an out of the way location but well worth visiting. The food was very…read moregood and the service excellent. I would certainly be a regular customer if I lived in Cork.

We visited here and had a curry it was just brilliant, I would highly recommend Spice Route in…read moreMacCurtain street. Service was fast .

SO, so good!!! I found this place on Yelp, and we were thinking it and about exploring Cork, and…read morestopped by on the way back to our guest house. We ordered inside and waited only 10 or so minutes for the order. With COVID there is no inside seating, so we took it away with us. But they must get many call in orders as the owner ran out to a car at the curb to deliver a bag. We ordered 2 different samplers-the meat grill and the starter sampler. It was superb!! The meat samosa and the veggie samosa were yummy. The tandoori meats were brilliantly seasoned. The sausage was so good and I don't even know what it was. You have to give them a try. The prices are super reasonable, and they feature some lunch specials that sound perfect for an afternoon.

Almost always my go-to for take away food in Mallow. Fantastic, high quality and delicious Indian…read morefood. It's not cheap, but I promise it's worth it for a treat. Have on many occasions enjoyed eating this at home more than nights where I've gone out for a meal. Take-away usually takes about 35-40 minutes, but everything is cooked fresh and it's always hot. The best naan bread I've ever tasted. I'm a sucker for the simple chicken balti and I have yet to try another that comes close. Eating in the restaurant itself is the same in terms of food, but I have to admit I'm not a fan of the way it's decorated nowadays. It used to have a beautiful aromatic scheme of purples and golds, but it has now been renovated and the interiors are blue and white; it's lost a lot of the oriental ambience that it once had. Like I said though, I usually just get take-away, so it doesn't really bother me. The service however is brilliant, everyone here is pleasant and fun.

This is not a fast food Indian restaurant! It's beautiful and clean inside. The food is prepared…read morefresh to order. The food is authentic and flavorful. The spices are clearly fresh. Mild is truly mild so ask for spice and they'll make it just to your liking. Portions are average size... flavor packed. The staff is super friendly and nice. It is a very welcoming restaurant.

Giving it 4 stars because i'm not entirely sure what's available in Cork for vegetarians and/or…read moreSouth Indian Cuisine. Compared to some of the spots we have here in NJ/NY this place wouldn't even hold up in terms of portions and price. So with that disclaimer I'd like to say this cafe is cute and nice spot along the quay with enough street parking spots. In terms of taste the sambar isn't so fresh but their coconut chutney was amazing!!! The dosa wasn't as crispy or as large as I'd like but i guess not bad. Their samosa chat was very yummy - would certainly recommend that! Overall if you're vegetarian craving a hot meal or just someone looking to try new cuisines this spot is certainly for you.

I've eaten here a handful of times - the food is wonderfully authentic and great tasting. I only…read moremake one mistake there - ordering too much food. I highly recommend the lemonade - with salt or a mango lassie if you need the dairy. You have to try a couple of the dishes from the menu - a mix is the only way to go. It's perfect for a meal where everyone is at different hunger levels. There's a dish that suits everyone. One of the best places to eat well in Cork. Hands down.

Definitely worth a visit! It is certainly up there as one of the best Indian restaurants I have…read moredined at outside of India. My family and I visited this elegant Indian restaurant in the heart of Cork city over the Christmas break. For starters, we ordered an Assorted Indian snacks. This was scrumptious to say the least. In the mains, we got a Chicken Biryani, two Bombay Aloo's, a garlic naan, and a cheese & onion naan. Since my partner and I are vegetarian, we chose the Bombay Aloo. This was one of several vegetarian options they had on their menu. We quite liked that they had vegan options as well. The food and service were impeccable. Being of an Indian background, I must say that the quality of their food and the balance of their spices was quite remarkable.

This restaurant is a little bit hidden. We found the interior a little dated and dark. I think it's…read morerun by a family and they did try their best. The food took around 40 minutes to come out so we were pretty hungry. We were one of 2 tables and it seemed too much for the staff but it was relatively empty. The food itself wasn't the best and there are other restaurants offering curry nearby which we found tastier.

Holy surprise! We're in a small Irish town and had some of the best Indian food anywhere…read more The star was the chicken tikka Balti , a high heat method of cooking developed in England. The chicken was moist and tender without the sweetness of tikka masala. The waiter joked he had told the kitchen to back off the spice and honestly, we wanted more. :) Excellent rice dishes accompanied the balti style and we also had garlic naan cooked to perfection in the tandoori. Very friendly waiter. Sensational bottle prices on wine. Five stars!

The food was delicious and I don't remember what we all had but my daughter is a fan and we trust…read moreher discerning taste! The staff was accommodating and took us at the end of a long day for all. The manager handles the restaurant beautifully! Thank you so much

On a family visit back to Cork last weekend we were informed that The Raj had been booked. Neither…read moreof us had ever heard of this place especially the fact that it was hidden away in Kerry Pike. This place is a hidden gem about 10 minutes from the Northside of Cork City. The inside of the restaurant is very traditional and has a very warm feeling all because of the very friendly and efficient staff. The menu choice is extensive (see images of menu) I have to admit I struggled to make a decision. In the end I opted for the Badami Chicken which was Chicken cooked in almond, cashew cream sauce & flavoured with Kashmiri herbs! This was to die for a fab size portion and chicken was cooked extremely well. As there were three of us dining who are coeliac it was great to hear that the majority of the menu was naturally gluten free also. Top marks will definitely be back again on our next visit home.

Visited this place on a Saturday evening.we were four people.The staff made us wait for 15 minutes…read morebefore giving us a table even though we had reserved a table 2 hours a head. The food was served haphazardly. The guy who served us spilt the papdom sauces all over the table and mixed up all the orders by placing the wrong dishes before each and every one of us. There was gum sticking to the side of the tables. The food was average.The plates were unclean with a film of oil on them. Had to get them changed before starting to eat. The washrooms are a mess. I wonder do they even clean it. I can assure you will spend more time at the hospital once you have visited this place. The owner is a joke he comes around smiling asking about your food and the service when all he does is serve a serve substandard food on the plate.My overall experience of this place is absolutely horrendous. Will never recommend visiting. Also the staff seem overworked I don't know whether the owner is meeting work place standards. Hope immigration authorities raid this place to check whether he is employing people with the right to work in the Republic.

I ordered Thai Pad Nam Pik Pao, which is the closest dish I can find here in Cork to my favorite…read moredish from back home (Pad Gra Pow) - it was excellent! And the service was above and beyond, I ordered for delivery and the restaurant contacted me because I didn't order rice and they wanted to see if I needed it or not (I did!). They're great!

We had a beautiful meal here tonight. Staff are very…read morefriendly and the food is delicious. The peshawari naan is to die for. Love it. Definitely will return.