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Kajjal

Restaurant Indian restaurant Pakistani restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Malahide East DED 1986


Address

Unit 7 The Green, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 KN12, Ireland

Website

www.kajjal.ie

Contact

+353 1 806 1960

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (789 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 1 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM

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  • 5/5 Vivi M. 2 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Good service and beautiful atmosphere. Slightly expensive but it's worth every penny of it. The seafood platter is delicious, and their main courses are full of flavor. 100% recommended it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ken F. 5 years ago on Google • 99 reviews
    Excellent food & a great atmosphere, service is very good but this is a very busy popular restaurant so you must be prepared for that. Found some dishes can be very spicy even though they weren’t marked as spicy on the menu but overall the selection is excellent and the wine list caters for most tastes. In a good location with plenty of pubs around Malahide for pre or after drinks, and the fact that there is so much competition close by means Kajjal always aims to make your meal a memorable one.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivica D. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best if not the best restaurant in Malahide . Great setting, space and atmosphere. Excellent menu options and customer service. Warmly recommended, you won't be disappointed 😀🍀
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    Quality !! Expensive Pakistani food by most peoples standards, but my lord was the quality of the food GREAT. Good service, very good management. I can personally recommend the Goan Fish Curry... FABULOUS
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine B. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing service here. I have serious allergies to so many foods and the chef here prepared the most beautiful meal that I enjoyed without side effects. The level of concern in getting it right(safe) was outstanding. Beautiful ambience and a wonderful location. With friends who thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the lunch menu was very good value.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdullah M. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend and I did TY work experience here at Kajjal for two days. The staff were extremely welcoming and very professional. The executive chef, Monty and the staff taught us a lot whilst we were there. They were extremely helpful and kind whenever we did a mistake or had a question, and we got to learn a lot about the environment and what happens at a restaurant. On break they gave us delicious food and were very generous. Would highly recommend going here for the food or work experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul G. 2 years ago on Google • 56 reviews
    This restaurant is amazing. It's a very romantic atmosphere & the staff are very accommodating. I've had no complaints here. I've been here twice - one about 3 months ago & one time about 4 years ago... I've had a pleasent experience both of times I went.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike741776 1 year ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Great dinner, crab claws and grilled shrimp both excellent appetizers.Nehari Gosht, and Makhani Murghi we’re excellent main courses. Ask for non spicy if you prefer. Top notch meal with friendly staff.

  • 5/5 S T. 7 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Tasty food. Same menu as kinara which is more than ok with me. Staff were lovely. Would go again

  • 5/5 Luke S. 9 months ago on Google
    From the perspective of an American tourist... GO DIRECTLY HERE, CURRY HEAVEN. APPROPRIATELY SIZED PORTIONS OF PERFECTLY SPICED INDIAN FOOD. ...I want a chicken korma from this place fed to me on my death bed. Also, had the tandoori lobster, surpassed expectations. It saddens me that Indian Food in America is hot garbage, this is worth a six hour flight.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gareth M. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality service, atmosphere and most of all food. Chicken Makanwala Murghi is a must have.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 wura a. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was absolutely amazing!!! Definitely a favorite👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dorothy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved everything, the food the service the atmosphere. Lovely evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simona B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Food and Great Service Went for dinner today with a friend (we were finally able to book a table) and had already seen the menu at home so we knew what we wanted. All the waiters went to the extra mile to give us a top-notch experience. The kindness and politeness of the staff left us amazed and pleasantly relaxed. The atmosphere inside was lovely and the wine-bottles wall is stunning LoL We enjoyded and will look forward to another chance in the near future. ps: we had Mushroom Baji Tandoori Tigh Chicken Tikka Chargrilled Sea Bass
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudiu H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great experience, Very tasty food, excellent staff! Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bianca V. 11 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Butter chicken was a bit too spicy for me but the flavors were amazing! Highly recommend this place! Forgot to take a pic of the main, but the lamb croquettes and the crème brûlée were beautiful as you can see (and yummy)

  • 5/5 Marko P. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Great food, great service. What else do you need for a great dinner 😁

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to get back to Kajjal after a long absence. Same great service, food and people. Will be back soon.

  • 5/5 SeanP O. 2 years ago on Google
    A warm, cosy Christmasy atmosphere awaits all diners to this lovely restaurant. The decor is lovely and tables are spaced very cleverly to create personal spaces for couples and groups. The place was teeming with happy diners on Sunday last and there was a great positive buzz about the place. Its popularity is testimony to the quality of food and service here. The place is spotlessly clean. The clientele is upmarket, and many dress smartly for this special occasion. Wide selection of food and wines is available, and portions are generous. The lunch special during the week or the Sunday early bird special are particularly good value. Recommended, and not as expensive as you might think. It is surely one of the finest dining experiences in Malahide.

  • 4/5 Jay J. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was alright but a bit dry. Service was great though.

  • 5/5 Lee 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice food, great service

  • 5/5 Donal L. 2 years ago on Google
    Been nearly 2 years since we’ve been here for obvious reasons. Been coming here since it opened and this place never disappoints, the food is consistently excellent, the staff are always genuinely interested in making sure you have a good time and the atmosphere is always great.

  • 5/5 Fizza R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing first time experience tonight ! Ambiance food quality taste .. service .. speed of making food ready .. presentation everything is so superb and out of this world ! I am proud to be Pakistani to say this is the best Pakistani restaurant in Ireland !

  • 5/5 Richie 4 years ago on Google
    One of the tastiest lamb kormas I've ever tasted. Lots of lamb, completely lean and very tender. Staff were really pleasant and obliging. Presentation of the dishes were immaculate, (until we got our hands n them). Cocktails were perfect. Restaurant was full yet laid out perfectly so we weren't cramped. 10/10.

  • 5/5 pierce w. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Jennifer Farrelly C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and fab service. A really enjoyable experience

  • 5/5 Robbie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the traditional chicken broth and a fish curry. Both were excellent. The nan bread was also of the highest quality.

  • 5/5 Emma T. 2 years ago on Google
    Always always always consistent. You can rely on Kajjal for excellent food, drinks, atmosphere and above all, service. The girls were fantastic today, Beatrice as always looked after Iñaki and I very well. Thank you! ❤️

  • 1/5 Simran C. 2 years ago on Google
    Shocking. These guys had the audacity to serve me a naan stuffed with cheddar cheese, and call it a paneer naan. What's worse is that upon making them aware that they had given me a naan with cheddar, they then tried to convince me that it was paneer. Really???? Red paneer? New to me. Their food was poor. I ordered a lamb dish, and the lamb was really tough and chewy - neither marinated long enough, nor cooked slowly enough. If you want decent indian/pakistani food - there's better places even in malahide village. For a busy place, the hype is far from warranted. Advice - go elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Niall H. 4 years ago on Google
    A beautiful venue that gave us a warm welcome. The service was great and the food both complimented and surpassed the service. The cocktails were both unique and exquisite. The curry I had was the best I've had in Ireland thus far. Actually had a kick but not overpowering the aromatics and rich deep flavours. Highly recommend visiting Kajjal should you have the chance.

  • 5/5 Emma G. 2 years ago on Google
    I cannot say enough about the service we received prior to and during our meal. The food is exceptional without comparison, but I would go back again and again because of the service.

  • 5/5 Ken T. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a delight to be eating here. Staff are wonderfully attentive. The food quality is superb, the cuts of meat, be it lamb or chicken , are sumptuous. The lamb chop starters are so good. The Chana masalla is superb and the cocktails pre dinner are highly recommended. Can't wait to go back

  • 4/5 Cecile A. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, lovely staff

  • 5/5 Ram P. 2 years ago on Google
    Delectable food and courteous staff. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Manuel L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, well cooked. I definitely recommend it. Specially the desert.

  • 5/5 Teresa E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service & awesome food. - we ordered lots of small dishes - value for money is exceptional If you like it spicy, I recommend directly asking for it.

  • 5/5 Yeu Yeu N. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food, excellent services, nice and clean restaurant. Highly recommended for everyone, you won’t disappointed.

  • 5/5 Rozzema E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, ambiance and very approachable staff. Highly recommend!

  • 3/5 Jean-Christophe L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, good Indian food. A large catalogue of wines too.

  • 5/5 Gearód F. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a wonderful night in Kajjal as always. The food, service and atmosphere is top class. They have a brilliant selection on the menu serving quality ingredients. The staff there are excellent and couldn’t do enough for you. Special mention to our servicer on the night Victor who looked after us so well. Thank you.

  • 5/5 majella t. 8 months ago on Google
    The most beautiful food I have had in a long time. Staff lovely, atmosphere great, busy busy which Is good to see. I have been in all the sister restaurants but I loved this one. 12/10. Will definitely be back. Thanks to all the staff

  • 3/5 Matt S. 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice food and nice balance of spices across the board. Highly recommend trying it. Service was ok waited too long in some aspects. Atmosphere was ok but seating slightly cramped and uncomfortable many times not enough room on the table for everything. My recommendation is to allow for more dining space and improve communication on delays with more attentive service to attract back new customers. I liked the food but overall wouldn’t return.

  • 5/5 Naxo M. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Very nice place and super cool parole , it’s my first time eating here and it 10/10

  • 5/5 Ray F. 3 years ago on Google
    Top class meal as usual in Kajjal. Very attentive staff. Will be back

  • 5/5 Karen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food & super nice staff

  • 5/5 Diana D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food nice staff (Original) God mat trevlig personal

  • 5/5 Paul L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food ever

  • 5/5 Simon D. 4 years ago on Google
    This is my second visit here and both times the food and service were amazing.

  • 5/5 Merve Kagitci H. 4 years ago on Google
    best indian-pakistani food in town!

  • 5/5 Floroni A. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • 5/5 Michelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Hard to get booking here but worth booking early , food is fab

  • 5/5 Niall H. 3 years ago on Google
    food exceptional. Staff peaceful, cheerful, knowledgeable and welcoming. Our first meal out in Ireland in 18 months and it never disappoints. They took our booking at very short notice. They had a bottle of champagne ready at the table when we first walked in the door so we quietly toasted my girlfriend's birthday. Then a candle in her dessert and a chorus of 'happy birthday' at the end which I hadn't even asked for! Such detailed attention from the staff, they're on it. ? Worth every cent of the more than reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Emer P. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food, great service, highly recommend

  • 4/5 Cristina F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great lunch menu lots of choice. Food top quality. Wine per glass expensive. Cheapest €7.75 per glass. Staff attentive and pleasant

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and Delicious Food

  • 5/5 Sheila H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fab lunch as usual .never had a bad meal .food delicious and lovely staff .professional and friendly.always a pleasure to visit .

  • 5/5 Duan F. 5 years ago on Google
    The service and food are second to none here. I can't get over how good the butter chicken curry is. I even took the leftovers home and had the next day...was still awesome! My new fave restaurant. Cocktails are pretty tasty too! The door guy is really funny, had the pleasure of hearing a funny story or two since we sat outside. Such friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Sheila G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere. Very relaxed. A nice buzz to the place. Staff very warm and attentive. Food excellent - Pakistan Eastern Cuisine. Alina (not sure if spelling for her name is correct) who waited at our table was exceptional. Very informative, helpful and extremely pleasant. Definitely worth the experience.

  • 5/5 Sophia L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food (taste and portions) and great staff. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Peeyush S. 5 years ago on Google
    The ambience is good. Food quality is also good. Service was little slow but understandable as the restaurant was completely full. Staff is friendly.would definitely recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Gibbs K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Food outstanding service.

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 5 years ago on Google
    Always a nice meal to be had here. Top restaurant in Malahide and it shows. Excellent service with very little wait time and very friendly staff. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced for the quality you receive. Definitely one to visit. The butter chicken is a favourite of mine

  • 5/5 Karen A. 4 years ago on Google
    Kajal had come highly recommended and did not disappoint. I booked it for 6 and the service and food were absolutely second to none. There is a good choice on the menu and the restaurant atmosphere is lively. It's a stunning restaurant with elegant decor. I liked it so much that I booked it again for my husband's birthday this weekend. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Hisham G. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious! I don't mind eating here every day. The chicken was tender and overall the plate was perfectly cooked. One thing that I didn't like the rice for two wasn't enough at all. This portion should be for one. Staff are really kind and friendly.

  • 5/5 frances o. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and service is always top class in Kajal

  • 5/5 Eric W. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the top restaurants in Malahide.

  • 5/5 Lisa l. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food fab service

  • 4/5 Cathy M. 4 years ago on Google
    A consistently tasty and excellent experience.

  • 5/5 Tony N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and nice friendly service

  • 5/5 Amal B. 4 years ago on Google
    Kajjal was recommended to us by a friend. This cuisine will be as close it can get to Pakistani food in Dublin. We wanted to try the place and we didn't regret a bit. We tried the Buhari kebab, a must try if you're a meat fan. The Biryani was well blended along with the flavours of spice. Apart from the food, the ambience is quite warm and ravishing for a nice family/date night.

  • 5/5 Bernard H. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Indian in the world

  • 5/5 Mire L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best Restaurant in Malahide!!!

  • 5/5 Adrian T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great Food in this place. (Original) Great Food în this place.

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and wonderful staff. Thank you for a lovely meal. We will be back

  • 4/5 adil s. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Indian food, great place to be hang out with friends.

  • 5/5 Roy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service, love it!

  • 5/5 Adam G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great recommendations by the staff.

  • 5/5 Ashna G. 4 years ago on Google
    Always leave satisfying whenever I come here. The freshness n quality of food is always on point

  • 5/5 Caroline P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Food

  • 4/5 michael c. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was nice. Staff very friendly and attentive. I like dimmed lights but a bit too dark in here. Nearly had trouble reading the menu it was so dark. Bit on the pricey side too for what you get imo. Portion sizes were small but didnt leave hungry. Had heard a lot about Kajjal but wasnt blown away by it like some of the reviews here. Price would put me off going back, although luckily given the area the restaurant is in money is no object for a lot of the locals.. im sure they probably won't miss my custom anyway.

  • 5/5 Ronan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and very helpful and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Andrew C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and family friendly

  • 5/5 Clodagh C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Can't fault the place at all. Highly, highly recommend!


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    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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