Konkan Indian Restaurant Clanbrassil Street — Restaurant in Dublin

Stepped into this joint with my partner in crime (and dining), and let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster of flavors! We fearlessly tackled the tasting menu, and the starters were so good that even my girlfriend, who usually dissects her food like a culinary detective, surrendered to the deliciousness without a single complaint.

The seekh kebab and samosa chat were like taste explosions in our mouths – seriously, we needed a slow-motion camera to capture our 'foodie joy' faces. We even threw in an allergen request, and the manager handled it like a food superhero, swooping in to save the day.

The main course was a gastronomic symphony, with the Malabar lamb curry and prawn curry hitting all the right notes. The chicken, though, played a subtle background tune, like the forgotten member of a boy band who didn't get enough spotlight.

Now, let's chat about desserts. The mango lassi was a revelation – I'm pretty sure there's a tropical party happening in my stomach right now. But then came the gulab jamun. The manager claimed they were made in-house before we ordered it, but one bite sent me straight down memory lane to the aisles of Haldiram's. It was like déjà vu, but with a dessert – a plot twist, to be precise.

And oh, the tables were playing a game of hide-and-seek with our elbows during the main course. Maneuvering around them became a culinary ballet, but I guess that's the best they can do with the space they have.

Overall, it was an epic experience. If only the desserts were as unforgettable as the rest of the meal, this place would have received a standing ovation. Guess even the finest restaurants have their 'gulab jamun moments.'

4/5 – because a great meal should end on a sweet note, not a store-bought one! We left with satisfied stomachs and a vow to return, hoping the desserts would join the...

First, the name of the restaurant “Konkan” is quite misleading. They do regular Indian food, not specifically South Indian or Konkan by any means.

I guess they are going for a mid-range, fine dining, taster menu experience but I think their overall offering just ends up being confusing - an average restaurant with the decor of a fine dining experience, an average menu, average taste, average service, small portions, and high prices.

We ordered two appetisers, 3 mains,some naans, and pulao rice on the side. We were just about full between three and we are not big eaters. The ingredients used are not the highest quality and consequently the dishes are not very tasty.

Perhaps it would have been better to have a tasting menu but having tried a variety of dishes I don’t think it would have hit the spot either.

Their prices are comparable to the likes of Pickle but they lack the originality, service and taste.

We passed on this feedback to the owner but he dismissed it by saying that the dishes are meant to serve one. This explanation would’ve been better offered at the start rather...

I must admit this one of the bests Indian restaurants I've ever been to.

They have made some changes into the restaurant since my last time but is remains more or less the same. The dining room is just on the entrance, and the end of the corridor you can find the tiny restrooms.

As many places in Dublin, you can find early bird dinner before 7pm, so you can save some money dropping by here a bit early.

I must admit my favorite dish here is he Biryani, the best Biryani I've ever had for my personal taste, so spicy and flavorful, with yogurt and curry sauce as sidedishes. The amount if food including in it is quite big, and has everything mixed and rice is a bit sticky.

Also malabar curry chicken was awesome, so many different spices and tasty, just speechless.

Appetizers are also very good, like tandoori chicken.

Service was very good too, very...