The Ardlea Inn in Dublin

21/03/2025: The food is very authentic and fresh but some dishes were nicer than the others. Onion bahji - lightly fried, batter was nice and so was the spices. Meat samosa - very fresh! Absolutely amazing and authentic. Lamb Jalfrezi - Beautiful, fragrant, spicy, full of veg and tasty! Lamb had no fat and fell off the fork! Pilau - restaurant quality, definitely reminded me of the rice you get served when sitting in an Indian with family/friends. Chicken Tikka Masala - A little off, I feel I got a hint of cottage cheese or similar with the cream. I can't put my finger on it but it's not what I'm used to when ordering Masala. Naan Breads - not burnt whatsoever. Very fresh and the Naan with cheese was crammed with cheese. Very nice. Poppadoms - crispy and fresh but no mango chutney. Served with mint yoghurt that definitely wasn't kept in the fridge so that tasted quite nasty. Straight into the bin. Overall the chefs are decent enough and the food is fresh. I would order again but I'd keep away from the Masala.

18/03/2025: I’m glad I trusted a friends recommendation rather than this places google rating, the food was great and excellent value for money. Large portions and the flavour was great (strange that they put olives in a biryani but they’re at the very edge of the box so can just leave them). €13 for a main course?? Most Indian places are pushing €20 AT LEAST these days