Being an American I've heard plenty about how South Asian cuisine is better across the pond. Being…read morea fan of Asian food in general I was determined to try Indian cuisine at least once during my trip. Considering how expensive it is to eat in Dublin and considering how close this was to my hotel I had this twice and was impressed with my food both times! The restaurant space is quite small to eat in and most of their orders are for takeaway. The plastic containers used for takeaway is quite sturdy and I'd be reusing them again if I was a local. Service was great. They threw in a single piece of veggie samosa for good measure as a typical order comes in a set of 3. They even put in a little chutney sauce for dipping. There's plenty of potato and some peas in the samosa. I ordered one chicken and one lamb dish. I love spicy curries so I ordered the curries that come naturally spicy. The curries are made to order so expect at least a 10 minute wait while they cook your dish. - Chicken Madras (Curry from southern coast of India cooked with fresh coconut and curry leaves, €10.50). Madras is a British interpretation of curry found in South India. It is red due to the chili powder and there's usually a "milk" base to it, similar to Thai curries. The chicken pieces are big and there's plenty of curry left over to finish the rice. - Lamb Jalfrezi (Stir-fried lamb with onions, peppers and tomato flavoured with carom seeds, Stir-fried lamb with onions peppers and tomato flavoured with carom seeds, €11.50). Jalfrezi is Indian-Chinese made spicy because the meat is cooked usually with green peppers and onions. This dish was properly spicy and there's a good amount of lamb meat. There was enough curry left over to finish the rice. This was made by the suggestion of a local who overheard me asking for a recommendation for preferred lamb curries as I had chicken. This is reasonably priced comfort food considering how expensive it can be to eat out in Dublin. If this were in the US this would easily be my go-to place for Indian food to go.

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

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.

Well.. I do say…read more. 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.

Great modern Indian restaurant, worth the drive (as a visitor in Dublin 2). Not only was the menu…read moreinteresting, 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.

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!

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

I went with my cousin and his son to Taza for a birthday dinner!…read moreThe restaurant is lovely with stylish decor and impeccable service. The food is presented elegantly and is delicious! There is a full bar with a great variety of drinks. If this cuisine is up your alley, you should consider it for your next outing! P.S. there is also proper bathroom service with soap and hand cream!!!

One of the best Indian restaurants in Dublin. Fabulous food and the service is really good. Great…read morewine list and reasonable prices.

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

This place is amazing. I love the food and the service is wonderful. The Bombay Aloo is…read moredelicious. We were on our way to eat at Subway because we aren't familiar with the area and noticed their sign by the road. It was such a pleasant surprise.

The food is authentic and delicious with the service exceeding expectations, showing what…read morehospitality is all about! The restaurant is a hole in the wall and is a crown jewel for people who want to get a taste of the Indian aura with delicacies covering different parts of the diverse Indian subcontinent.