Closed. Walked all around the area, but the place doesn't exist. Needs to be removed from Yelp!!…read moreWasted my time!

We were staying at a nearby hotel and smelled the lovely spices of Indian food each time we passed…read moreby. One night we had to stay in, so we got some canned beer and stopped by here. It was pretty good Indian food, with a small menu but big servings. The paneer was really good--not too squeaky rubbery like what's found at some places. The chala wasn't as spicy as what I am used to, but still it was good takeout food. The naan was particularly tasty , so if you are choosing between the rice and the naan, go for the latter.

I was with 3 other people and we all enjoyed our meal. They do not have wine, but they are able to…read moreget it from the place next door. I would go back.

I'm not going to lie, we chose Chaska because it was frankly the only place still open in the area…read morebesides McDonald's. But man what a happy coincidence! We both got chicken tikka masala and it was so good. A different taste than I'm used to in America but delicious! I wish I could put my finger on what the different spice is, but I can't. I was a bit concerned after we ordered and they hadn't asked us spice level, but it was the perfect level of heat for us. The chicken was so buttery soft and well-cooked with big pieces! They didn't skimp on the chicken. Our only regret is we didn't think to order naan. Thanks for feeding us when nothing else was open! This was more than just food, it was an experience.

waste of money,The staff is very rude and unprofessional, don't waste your time.never recommended.read more

food not nice, waste of money , staff is rude, n taste, and they always charge extra then mentionread more

This place was popping on a weekday night. It seems to be…read morepopular with locals and tourists alike. The host did not appear friendly, without any warmth whatsoever. (Restaurants take note and hire a friendly person as a host) The rest of the service was kind and attentive. Food was good, albeit too much for a single diner. I would recommend for a try if you are into Indian food.

The atmosphere at this place was a bit fancy, definitely nice, and suits dated as well…read more The service was great too, very friendly. Everything we tried was super tasty, the spices were balanced, the presentation was great, and not too spicy for our pallet. Chicken Biryani rice (€29.9), with a bready top that was taken off by the server, side of yogurt, side of masala sauce. Super tasty dish 10/10. Potato cake appetizer (€13.5), super tasty, it was topped with complementary sauces, well balanced between savory, sour, and tart. Excellent appetizer. Puri Chaat? (€15), They didn't list it on the menu, I asked for it and the chef was nice enough to create it for me. Super tasty and not too spicy We also go the slow cooked Wicklow lamb to go (€28.5), the meat was super tender, the flavors were excellent, some of the best Indian flavored lambs I've ever tried. The price for two people without drinks is (€104.65), which is on the pricy side, but the flavors and experience was worth it. All in all, I tried this place about 6 years ago and it was great and I tried it again and they still kept their high quality tasty food. Definitely recommend

Diwali Indian Restaurant was among the best food I had in over a week of visiting England,…read moreScotland, and Ireland. I visited their Camden St. location which is an area of Dublin that's buzzing with restaurants. Other more highly rated Indian restaurants (which were also more expensive) were all booked up, and I'm glad they were, since Diwali was right up our alley for tastes as they provided delicious food and excellent service. The music was great, and decor just right for ambiance. Meals start off with complimentary papadum and various chutneys, which is always appreciated. For drinks, we got the mango lassi and Cobra beer. The mango lassi had the perfect yogurt and mango accents without being too sweet, and was better than even the highly rated restaurants we went to in London. The Cobra beer was decent with regards to flavor. We tried the onion bhaji and chicken pakora to start off. The onion bhaji was a little bit oily, but great in taste and presentation, leaving us wondering how it was made as it was a pull apart variety while still preserving the chickpea batter accent with each bite. The chicken pakoras were also good, with a batter spiced just right. For main course, we ordered the butter chicken along with pulau rice and a naan. Nothing groundbreaking with regards to recipe, but just fresh and delicious food for these items. The pulau rice was better than plain basmati rice, and naan was a thin, but very generous portion. The food was so good that we returned a second night after being indecisive on where to go for dinner. The manager noticed us and provided us with mango lassi and a sampling of an aloo dish on the house, thanking us for being repeat guests. I love it when management shows such a genuine appreciation for customers like that. Service was attentive and on top of their game throughout both our visits. I'd recommend a visit to the Camden Street location of Diwali Indian Restaurant when in the mood for delicious Indian food when in Dublin.

I'm a big Indian Food guy. This was one of the best restaurants we ate at in our 5-day visit to…read moreDublin. My 2 colleagues had never been to an Indian restaurant so I was charged with recommendations. Needless to say, they both really enjoyed their meals. Food and service were excellent. They even presented us with complementary shots of Sambuca at the end. Very nice touch.

loves it great food! when in dublin....eat some great indian food! best indian food i've had in a…read morelong time!

I have been to many Indian restaurants in the states and none come close to comparison. Everything…read morethat we ordered was amazing, the food here will not disappoint. Restaurant is a cute and well appointed. Definitely a pleasant surprise.

Delicious food, nice and fresh I had a couple of weeks ago the food was really tasty. I will…read morerecommend anyone, thank you.

Finally found a decent Indian takeaway in the city centre! The menu is good, the prices are…read morereasonable and best of all the staff are fantastic - it's a pleasure dealing with them. I have ordered from here twice now, both times it has come to c.€30 for two courses + naan bread for two people which is competitive. The food is lovely and it's delivered quickly, I'll definatley be ordering from Spice & Rice again.

I came here on the recommendation of others and am glad I did…read more The pani puri was a special appetizer. With the flavored waters, it each bite is a different experience from sovory to spicy. I wanted a dish with a little heat and the haldi chili prawns fit the bill. I used the rice to absorb the finger licking sauce. I was told the owner works the floor occassionally and gives great adice on meals. I look forward to being there for that experience in the future.

This is my first visit to Ravi's Kitchen. Wow!…read more I eat a lot of Indian food, but the food and service was some of the best I have had. Tonight I had the lamb Roganjosh and the Okra. This meal was spot on, and the spicing was exceptional: there was a great balance of spice, heat, and flavour. The fat level was quite pleasant and there was beautiful use of green cardimom pod in the Roganjosh, and black cardimom pod in the Okra. The lamb was soft and flaked apart nicely under my fork without being dry. The service was quick, and polite, and I was able to walk in without a reservation. The place is spotless, clean, well furnished and has some extra touches in place including nice woodwork, and woven place mats and special cushions to sit on. Great experience. 5 stars!

This was recommended by a friend who used to work in Dublin. So glad I did. It's a lovely…read moreexperience throughout. I had the momo dumplings (they will do a half order for 1 person) and tareko pork. A bowl of pappadum with 3 chutneys came out first. The onion chutney was my favorite (no idea what was in it besides onion, but a research project is planned). The momo were a lovely balance of dumplings chew with savory flavor, and the chutney balanced that perfectly. Next was pork tareko. This was described as a dry curry, and it was so flavorful! The texture was tender but slightly crispy. Last was a dessert that looked like mini potatoes, but were a type of milk pastry (no flour, more like a cheese) served on yogurt and a syrup. Sublime.

Absolutely incredible experience. The food is phenomenal, service feels like you're at your…read moreparent's house and we couldn't get enough of the poppadoms. The atmosphere is so welcoming and there is a huge selection of wine. Couldn't recommend this place more

It is a bit amusing to me that my first meal in Dublin should not be an old-fashioned Irish stew or…read morebangers & mash in a pub but instead some standard home-style Indian food in a relatively empty but clean restaurant near that inexplicable Millennium Spire, something they advertise heavily on their menu cover. I can understand why since it would be hard to seek out this place otherwise. In full disclosure, I was in a post-jet-lag haze and thought I was going to the other Madina across O'Connell, the one praised on Yelp, but it turned out this is a pretty new place just getting established since it was getting a lot of passing glances but no takers. OK I'll give it a try. I have to admit it was not a promising start with the € 3.95 Tandoori Chicken Leg, which was a bit dry and not even covered in the requisite tumeric and cayenne to give it the rich red color I was expecting. It came with a side salad and a strange little dollop of mayo and ketchup as if to appease local tastes I'm assuming (see photo). Chicken is chicken, and I was tired and famished, so it was good enough. It just wasn't anything that thrilled me in the least. Much better was the next dish that arrived, the € 5.96 Bhindi Bhaji, an okra dish with plenty of spices though I'm not sure what the difference is between bhaji and masala (see photo). I assume it's a regional variation as this had a more earthy and less tomato-based flavor. It had plenty of fresh cilantro and scallions on top, and it was a nice contrast. The Boiled Rice was an extra € 2.50, though you need it to sop up the homemade sauce. Diners were beginning to trickle in as I was finishing which was just as well as they had staff who were just shooting the breeze otherwise. Not the owner though as he was on me like ham on rye bringing a whole new level to attentive service. There are lots of Indian options in Dublin, but if you happen to be near the pointless pointy thing, it's worth a visit for lunch at least. FOOD - 3 stars...a lackluster tandoori chicken followed by a much better okra dish balances out my rating here AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean and empty SERVICE - 4 stars...attentive and (I think) appreciative of the business TOTAL - 3 stars...may improve over time, worth a try

From the owner: If you want eat best authentic Indian food come to Al Madina restaurant Marlborough Street, Dublin,…read moreIreland