This purpose-built Dublin restaurants on the first floor above the Terenure Inn pub, and the decor - a contemporary, smart interior in soft primary colours - reflects an innovative food philosophy, which offers colourful, beautifully presented and updated versions of many Indian favourites. Interesting nibbles – including carrot and coconut and a mango and yogurt dip - are provided, and the menu includes specialities from Kerala, Tamil-Nadu and Goa, with pride clearly taken in the quality of ingredients and cooking.
Although the menu gives detailed explanations, this is not a traditional Indian restaurant, so don't expect the usual, familiar experience of 'popular' Indian food. Service is friendly and solicitous.
Always innovative, they have introduced a Summer Menu that combines many old favourites with seasonal additions. Fish cakes with fresh ginger and chilies and the ever-popular vegetable samosas are on the starters list. Chicken Tikka salad is a light, zesty main with pineapple, cos lettuce, avocado, peppers and cherry tomatoes. Or perhaps a traditional lamb bhuna, cooked on a slow fire with tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic and garam masala?
Unusually, the dessert menu offers Kufli – a homemade Indian pistachio and cashew nut ice cream.
Interesting food and live jazz once a month keep diners flocking to this popular restaurant in the heart of Terenure Village.
