Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones

Graduation Dinner or Great Masala Mystery? We were out celebrating a major milestone—our son graduating high school! Spirits were high, and so were our expectations as we walked into this well-reviewed Indian restaurant. The playlist was playing desi tunes, the staff were warmly welcoming (and Indian!), and the décor leaned elegant—not kitschy Bollywood. Promising start. We ordered a celebratory spread: Chakra Thali, North Indian Thali, Punjabi Chole, soft drinks for the graduate, a touch of rosé for my wife, red wine for myself, and kulfi to seal the meal. A feast fit for a proud moment. But then, the first subtle red flag—not a single Indian patron in sight. A full house, yet we seemed to be the only ones who might’ve grown up with actual masala dabba in the kitchen. We exchanged a look. Cautious optimism turned into culinary curiosity. The North Indian Thali arrived... and well, let’s just say it could’ve been confused for dessert. A sweetness that left us wondering if the chef had confused halwa with curry. It wasn’t bad—it was just confusing, like a Bollywood movie with French subtitles and a surprise twist ending. And then came the Masala Chai Moment. Now, I don’t play games with chai. I double-checked with the server—“Is this real masala chai? Not just fancy tea in disguise?” Affirmative nod. I leaned back, awaiting a warm, spiced elixir of comfort. What I got instead was... a pot of tea with floating masala tea bags and some milk tossed in like an afterthought. A beverage betrayal. I gently asked for it to be taken away. The server returned with the final twist: "This is how we make masala chai." That was the plot twist I didn’t sign up for. All said, the staff were kind, the kulfi was lovely, and the milestone was well celebrated. But if you’re going here expecting the soulful flavors of a proper Indian kitchen, prepare for a bit of culture shock. Next time, I’ll just BYOC—bring your own chai!!

Amazing food, it really was outstanding. . fantastic service, all staff were really lovely and friendly, Mia was our waitress and was so nice. Would highly recommend.

Super tasty food, very polite professional staff. Prices have gone up with their Michelin star so €70 pp for a meal with no wine or dessert really is too much hence 4/5

Visited 'Chakra' as it was suggested to us by quite a few. The visual experience was great. We had ordered: Starters: 1) Jal Tarag Scallops 2) Rangi Chicken Tasting Mains: 1) Rawat's Malai Monkfish 2) Kerala Lamb Pepper Fry Bread Basket Kids: Murgh Malai Tikka - with korma sauce, rice, butter naan and dessert Fried Prawns - with korma sauce, rice, butter naan and dessert Desserts: Creme Brulee Belgian Chocolate Bahar Drinks: Chakra Passionfruit Martini Elderflower Daiquiri Mango, Saffron & Honey Lassi Mango Lassi for the Kids Chakra ticks all the boxes for visual representations of their dishes. When it comes to taste, well it did not match my expectations. I guess the dishes are tweaked too much that it looses its orginality. We enjoyed the starters and the kids liked their dishes. The mains....hmmm.... what can I say.... Rawat's Malai Monkfish - The monk fish was bland, a simple seasoning would have elevated the dish. Liked the cutlet and tomato rice though. Kerala Lamb Pepper Fry - I am quite sure this was in no way a 'Kerala' style dish. I come from Kerala and I am quite well versed with the distinct flavors of my home state. Desserts were thoroughly enjoyed and the show stopper was the "Creme Brulee" Will we come back... for the experience, Yes. For the food, I am not too sure. Probably it's the Indian in me looking for authentic tastes in Ireland.

Much anticipated visit to the Chakra by Jaipur in Greystones on our trip to Ireland. The trio chicken was very good. The momo, chicken kebab boneless and the drum stick were perfectly marinated and beautifully presented. The veg and non veg thalli weren’t that impressive. The palak paneer and palak chicken were exactly the same. The kofta curry and coconut prawn were exactly the same with added coconut milk in the prawn. It’s obvious that base sauces are reused. The dahl tadka was acceptable. Not great. The gun powder potatoes (basically chips with Cajun seasonings) was presented as Bombay Potatoes. The creme brulee was very nice. The decor is very tastefully done. I’m giving it a five star because the above observations would only be obvious to someone who cooks Indian food. It’s a good restaurant if you’re after a fairly good Indian meal. However it’s not exceptional.

IG: @Farhaan_10 ✨ Chakra By Jaipur – Greystones ✨ Dropped in on a Sunday evening without a reservation and was blown away! From the elegant ambiance to the impeccable service, everything was top-tier. 🔥 Highlights: Juicy Kebab Platter (seekh, tikka, prawns & fish) Tandoori Murgh Amritsari – full of rich flavour Garlic & coriander naans – absolute perfection Too full for dessert, but I’m sure it’s as top-notch as the rest. ⭐ Rating: 4.5/5 A must-visit for Indian food lovers! 🇮🇳🍽️ #GreystonesEats #IndianFoodie #ChakraByJaipur #MichelinGuideVibes

Amazing service and heavenly food as always! Thanks 🙏

Wonderful team (hi Niamh & Daniel) and superb food in a relaxed atmosphere. Will be back.

Contemporary Indian food with good service. More expensive than your normal Indian. Food was very tasty and well presented

Booked this last minute for dinner on New Years Eve. I had never been before and was so impressed ...from the warm welcome at the reception, the exemplary warm but efficient service at our table to the delicious flavoursome food and cocktails we really enjoyed our evening. The staff were very well versed on the dishes and helped with decisions on what to eat from the gorgeous selection on the menu. Each of us were so happy with what we got from flavour to presentation and enjoyed trying each other's dishes too. There was a great selection of cocktails including mocktails and again each was delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere in the warm cosy room with good space between tables. I cannot wait to return to this lovely restaurant!