Indian Restaurants/Take Aways Dublin

Norbertollio

Hello, out of desperation I am starting this thread in the hopes of finding decent Indian takeaways/restaurants around Dublin. I live in Dublin 24 and have went to quite a few (about 8) in that last year and none are up to scratch. When you've tasted proper Indian Rest curry and know how difficult it is to replicate (nearly impossible) you know what you're looking for standard wise.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good place to go? Thanks

NiceFella

What places have you went to?

Norbertollio

Kundan (which used to be outstanding up till about 10 years ago when it was taken over) I just thought I'd chance it and it wasn't very good. Mam's for takeaway (used to be fairly good) . Spice village and Meghna Terenure. Delhi Lounge Rathfarnam. Shakira and Chilli tandoori Clondalkin . Chili Tandoori was about the best but not quite good enough. and Delhi Darbar in Lucan. We ate the food every time but I wouldn't be going back for more. Chilli Tandoori is the only place I went back to. Cheers

Norbertollio

There's nowhere really is there. Since the lockdown the places I used to go to in town are shut, like Saagar and another that was open till 4am on Temple Lane (can't remember the name it had two entrances) it was a bit grubby but the food was class.

Btw apologies to Mods if this is in wrong section I searched and searched for Indian Rest food on this website and got nothing .

whatawaster81

If you're in Tallaght did you try India Gate on the Belgard Rooad? I find it good but you obviously have very high standards. I'd recommend giving it a go.

HeidiHeidi

It's a bit away, but I ate a few years ago in Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones, and I'm still drooling at the thoughts of it. Hands down the best Indian I've ever eaten in in Ireland (not that I've eaten in many).

I've heard a lot of people raving about Pickle in Camden Street, but never been there myself.

Supercell

My boss who hails from there says Rasam in Glastule is the best he's eaten in Ireland.

The Nal

Takeaways only but decent

https://www.spicecove.ie/

https://www.chutni.ie/

https://swaad.ie/

pauly58

If you tasted BIR curries in the UK in the seventies & eighties, you soon realize there are very few restaurants that can match the quality now.

Fortunately, it is pretty straightforward to make fantastic quality curries at home that will leave most restaurants at the starting gate. The secret, if there is one, is the use of a base gravy that is used in every curry from Korma to Vindaloo. Try http://bircurries.co.uk/forum/index.php?sid=9909545caaf07db1007017848f80ee62 to see how easy it is.

Ash.J.Williams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298100#Comment_121298100

I'm always making curries but the other night I made the best ever and I only threw it together

Entire cooked chicken (every bit)

Cayenne pepper 🌶

Kashmir chilli powder

Curry powder

Coconut milk

Tin of tomatoes

I would describe the end result as top level Indian takeaway , the cooked chicken ends up stringy but Amazing

In my town for takeaway I would have to say indie spice, the pashwari naan is unbelievable, sweet almondy and I don't bother with rice it's so good

gmisk

I like pickle in town and Kari in inchicore is tasty too.

raheny red

One I found by chance recently and can't get enough of it. Spice and Rice Express on Dorset Street. No airs and graces about this spot but I've found their dishes excellent. Fantastic value too, free poppadoms, a main course, naan, rice, 2 Cobras all for €24.

Bold Abdu

I've been to 50+ Indian restaurants in Ireland.

Not been to Ananda in Dundrum yet, but the best I've been to is Three Leaves in Blackrock market. Food is amazing, hostess is brilliant and will talk you through the menu.

Definitely worth the trip.

The Nal

Ananda is fantastic but in an awful building in an awful part of the city.

Pickle still the best I've had in Dublin.

cython

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298071#Comment_121298071

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298262#Comment_121298262

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121300781#Comment_121300781

Another recommendation for Pickle here, and it's interesting (though not surprising) to see Jaipur and Ananda mentioned in a similar breath to it, as Sunil Ghai who opened and operates it worked with the group behind both of the latter before striking out on his own: https://www.irishtimes.com/food/2023/09/10/sunil-ghai-we-never-toned-down-any-spice-level-or-any-recipes-just-because-we-are-serving-irish-people/

For the OP, if you're looking for a takeaway, Pickle is only eat in (they briefly did takeaway during lockdowns), but Street on Bird Avenue is run by the same people (as is Tiffin in Greystones, but it might be a bit far of a trek for a takeaway-only place), and I can recommend it as well. Street has a very small seating area that books up, but generally has more availability than Pickle, though lacks the ambience as it's a bit like the seating in a Camille Thai.

The Nal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121300832#Comment_121300832

Street is lovely yeah but really a takeaway place. Indian food reheats up well though.

SuperBowserWorld

Kerala Kitchen on Baggot street is really nice. Eat in or takeaway.

blue note

I'm amazed to not see a mention of kajjal/kinara yet. They've one in ranelagh, clontarf and malahide and they're fantastic. Kathmandu is the next best I've been to.

Bold Abdu

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I forgot about Kinara - great food.

Dosa Dosa on Grand Canal St (next door to the Registry office) is very good for dosa. It's outdoor seating only(some covered). They're opening another place in Lucan soon.

paulpd

Diwali on Geoeges Street is very good

mobydopy

Great Indian/Pakistani food at these restaurants below:

• BBQ Tonight on Clanbrassil Street
• Kinara Kitchen in Ranelagh (bit pricey)
• Zouq in Coolmine
• Darbar Indian Cuisine in Coolmine
• Bombay Pantry in Rathfarnham
• Daata in Bray & Greystones

Fred Cryton

Pickle on Camden Street.

Stands head and shoulders above the rest. Everything freshly cooked, melt in mouth sauces.

Twee.

Konkan on Clanbrassil street is top for me! They also run Kari in Inchicore, went in recently and it really delicious but they don't do takeaway. Another vote for Chutni in Knocklyon as well, really nice.

The back of the Eurasia shop in Fonthill does lovely dosas.

Paddico

Kinara is a very tasty Pakistani spot.

Not very authentic though, done for Irish tastes.

SlipperyPeople

Pickle, Chakra, 3 Leaves, Kinara (clontarf) in that order if eating in - also a bit out but Tiffin (takeaway version of pickle) is in charlesland but more than likely too far out for most.

Yeah Right

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121319545#Comment_121319545

The chef left there a couple of years ago and opened Taza in Artane. Much more authentic menu and a better spot all round, I think.

10-10-20

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121304369#Comment_121304369

Konkan Dundrum is very good. Can be very slow with take-away collections, but I find the spice-blends that they use are very tasty.

Dial Hard

Pickle is great, but pricey and increasingly difficult to get a table. I booked over a month ago to get 6pm next Sunday. Friday and Saturday evenings are booked out months in advance.

BeerNut

I was a huge fan of Konkan Clanbrassil Street for years but the quality of their lamb fell after the last renovation and the prices kept going up. And then they started removing dishes from the menu. I know vindaloo is as authentically Indian as I am, but it's still something I'd expect to see on a suburban Dublin takeaway menu. I never minded paying the premium for Konkan, but it has become bad value.

Spice & Rice on Clanbrassil Street has been my fallback, though it's much more a big dirty feed than fine desi cuisine. And now their prices have gone up considerably too. Their garlic chicken pakora keeps me coming back, and probably always will.

For eat in, I like Diwali/Kathmandu Kitchen for casual, and especially for lunch. Everyone in Dublin who enjoys Indian food should go to Ananda at least once. I've enjoyed Pickle the couple of times I've been and am overdue a return. And a final shout-out for Vermilion in Terenure which is a lovely room and does very decent food.

BlueSkyDreams

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121297982#Comment_121297982

The best ones are in the East of the City so a bit out of the way for you, but worth the trip!

3 Leaves - Blackrock

Rasam - Glasthule

Ananda - Dundrum

Konkan - Dundrum & Clanbrassil St

Jaipur - Dalkey

Kinara - Clontarf & Ranelagh

Kerala - Ballsbridge

Taza - Raheny (Pakistani not Indian)

dickdasr1234

Far and away the best I have experienced (and most consistent) is Chutni (takeaway only) in Knocklyon.

smacl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298100#Comment_121298100

Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible has been my go to book for Indian cooking, that BIR site looks well worth exploring. I find a lot of Indian takeaway food to be very samey, grand but rarely exceptional.

Technocentral

Is Jewel in the Crown Ballsbridge gone? Website is down not answering phone?

Norbertollio

Apologies,i must've have notifications off. I tried it and it wasn't very good imo, the lack of consistency in takeaways/restaurants is what ruins it for me, one week it's lovely and next not so good.

Cheers!

Norbertollio

It's not that far from me really, probably a half hour drive or so, I'll definitely try it. Thanks, and apologies for late reply

( notifications off unfortunately)

Norbertollio

I have never tried it but would if I heard good things about it and it was reasonably priced

Thanks!

Norbertollio

Thanks, I'll take a look at it.

Norbertollio

I started making the base gravy and mix powders etc when my local (brilliant) Indian Kundan was taken over and the food went downhill. I had varying success and some were very very good but I gave up through a combination of 'hit and miss' to tiredness from work etc but I seriously plan on starting back again. I've a couple of kilos of onions and loads of garlic and ginger in the fridge and my plan was to start this weekend.

I followed Julian Voigt (can't remember his YouTube channel name but was B.I.R) and got

decent results .

This chap claims he brings the homemade BIR to the next level and judging by the comments on his videos he seems legit.

https://youtu.be/5Zn2yZ9p5lc?si=cDJA8x8dP52R8Ct2

Cheers!

Norbertollio

I went there on a Voucher Deal years ago and it was amazing but haven't been back since. It's only a bus ride from me if we fancied a drink too so I'll pencil it in

Thanks!

Norbertollio

I must try that and it's not far from me.

Cheers!

lawred2

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kajjal is the business - pricey though - but worth it considering how much you'll pay for average indian

Norbertollio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121345965#Comment_121345965

I must try that and it's not far from me.

Cheers!

Norbertollio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121298100#Comment_121298100

I started making the base gravy and mix powders etc when my local (brilliant) Indian Kundan was taken over and the food went downhill. I had varying success and some were very very good but I gave up through a combination of 'hit and miss' to tiredness from work etc but I seriously plan on starting back again. I've a couple of kilos of onions and loads of garlic and ginger in the fridge and my plan was to start this weekend.

I followed Julian Voigt (can't remember his YouTube channel name but was B.I.R) and got

decent results .

This chap claims he brings the homemade BIR to the next level and judging by the comments on his videos he seems legit.

https://youtu.be/5Zn2yZ9p5lc?si=cDJA8x8dP52R8Ct2

Cheers!

pauly58

If you want good recipes that work, then Misty Ricardo is very good, he has books as well as a lot of videos, it is all simple with some practice.

Norbertollio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122766575#Comment_122766575

I did try his Madras and it was good but missing something , maybe my technique needs improving because I got a few great results making Misty's and more than a few ok ones, and I try to do it the exact same every time.

I'll give that chap from YouTube who's link I posted a go very soon and will report back. He does some things differently like adding cloves and bay leaves (and something else I think) to a specific amount amount of water then adds that to the base gravy, so that might be another layer of flavour.

If I had a decent Indian near me I prob wouldn't have bothered as it is a bit of graft but as soon as you do it once it's not too hard/time consuming at all

pauly58

I think you're right, consistency is difficult in the early days. There's only one thing for that : make more curries. You'd be very welcome to visit our forum, I'm a senior moderator, there's tons of recipes & advice http://bircurries.co.uk/forum/index.php?sid=9909545caaf07db1007017848f80ee62