Rasam

Had a lovely meal here last night. The pork starter from the early bird menu was top class and the lamb main was very enjoyable too. I also pinched some of my girlfriend’s chicken curry and kept going back for more.
IMO it’s better than Ananda which seems to get all the plaudits but I said that to a ‘foodie’ friend and he laughed me out the door. But I guess it’s all about opinions.
Only reason I would dock a star is the service. They are extremely pleasant but rotate the tables rather than sticking to one and it seems very clear they are understaffed. Took a good while to get the bill and longer to pay it, which always leaves a sour taste (despite being all too common).

I was never a fan of Indian until this eve. Taste explosion with very friendly excellent service. Highly recommend giving it a go. Everything tasted so fresh too.

Main courses are great. Vegetarian platters are impressive and delicious. Starters all felt slightly over deep fried.
Service very good.
Restaurant layout could be better.

Simply the best Indian food that can be had locally. Menu is updated frequently with interesting dishes. Fast service and a frat take home menu. Staff are friendly and professional.

In a leauge of it’s own when it comes to Indian food in Dublin. Not one to ever choose it personally, until I dined here. It was delicious and the whole party enjoyed the meal from start to finish. Staff are lovely and the ambiance of the restaurant is gorgeous. I’d be back! Mayb Hittin Rachel’s top 5 restaurants in the area!

We had one night to spend in Dun Laoghaire and stumbled upon Rasam. It was a perfect valentines dinner, and probably the best Indian food we’ve ever had! We sampled a few vegetarian dishes and the spinach dumplings were remarkably delicious!
Highly recommended – even if you’re in Dublin, visit Dun Laoghaire for a day or two-it’s beautiful and the Indian food is worth the 20 min DART ride.

Lovely décor. We were a bit surprised as we entered.
Atmosphere was very comfortable and there was a packed house by 9 o’clock.
It had a bit of a family atmosphere with 20 and 30 something’s out for dinner with parents. No kids that late at night.
Food was very good and we had a lovely meal.
It’s a good venue for veggies to get delicious veg dishes.
We had lamb and chicken. Both were delicious. The chicken was thigh meat which was different then the usual breast meat.
We had to ask for more nan bread as the portion we ordered was very small. I don’t know why they skimp on something so cheap. It’s a pain to have to ask
It has to be said that the sauces were tasty but later that evening both myself and my partner had indigestion and we both remarked on it.
We will have to try this place again.

Really really. Quite good food.

working in silicon valley there is no shortage of indian restaurants (sadly, most mediocre) — I was a bit apprehensive about eating Indian at my first dinner in dublin but I was pleasantly surprised by the tremendous food & service at Rasam.
the entire party cleared their plates from appetizer through dessert — a good sign the food was enjoyed!
definitely worth a visit

I’ve been to Rasam twice now and both times I have absolutely loved it. The first time I had what was basically a fancy korma and most recently I had the vegetable curry with extra chiles. Both dishes were excellent and just bursting with flavour. The poppadoms they give you when you arrive have 3 lovely dipping sauce to accompany them. The only thing id criticize about the food would be that ordering 2 rices for two people is way too much and one isn’t near enough. The wine list is pretty decent and the décor is so pretty. Staff is excellent as well. A gem in little old unassuming sandycove.

Love this place. Amazing veggi options, nice décor and friendly staff. I’ve been here many times and plan on returning. A++
vegetarian or meat platter main course is a must. arrives on fantastic plate and has many delicious dishes to try.
mango sorbet is a must also.

Confession: maybe I just don’t like authentic Indian food. I wished I’d ordered something else for every course. I wished they’d had a salty lassi to help me wash down my unrecognisable meat and indistinguishable sauce. Maybe the fuss was to blame, but I feel like I’ve had the same in Khans or Chandni (before it closed). Leaving, I thought I’d happily return with friends; but it will be them picking the venue, not me. If I want Indian food, I’ll head to Ananda. I don’t know if that’s authentic, but I know I like it.

I am a big lover of food, and Indian food un-​deniably tops the list in terms of cuisines.
This country probably has more ‘Indian’ restaurants per kilometer than any other country (other than India), Unilocal search results in more than 100 just in Dublin city…
…but Rasam is the only place I have been to (and no, I haven’t been to the 100+ in Dublin) that is authentic to the true sense of the word and is way better than many restaurants in New Delhi. I have tested my theory with other friends visiting Ireland from India and the verdict is unanimous. This is not a place where you’d go after a few litres of your favourite brew looking for the hottest curry, or a place where regardless of what you order you are asked if you want mild, medium or hot; because that’s not what Indian food is all about :-) There is no dish on the menu that ends in ‘balti’ or ‘bhoona’ which usually is my cue to walk away from any restaurant claiming to be Indian.
The food is just to die for, both the preparation and presentation are very impressive. The menu is carefully designed and they revise it on a regular basis. No one will go hungry with options suited for the brave and those who don’t like it too spicy, for committed carnivores and vegetarians, and most dishes would suit coeliacs, just stay away from the awesome breads.
Leaving the food for your tastebuds to judge, the ambience is excellent and always makes for a special evening. Seating, furnishings, lighting all done in a very classy manner. There is the right touch of ethnic Indian décor without going over the top tacky. One more time, I am compelled to compare this to upscale restaurants in New Delhi /​Mumbai and this place stands on its feet when compared.
Lastly, the staff — not enough can be said in praise of such knowledgeable and welcoming staff. Ask them about anything on the menu and they will make sure you don’t have to play roulette with impressive dish names that you pretend you understand :-)
Highly recommended for anyone who would like to taste authentic Indian food, served by professional staff in a classy ambience…

We have been going to this restaurant for 4 — 5 years. They are doing their best to maintain standards. But it’s hard. Value for money — fair. Service unfailingly good though.

If you like Indian cooking you will love this restaurant. A globe-​trotting friend thinks its among the best he has eaten in — anywhere.

You know that feeling when you are in a wine shop and you see the wine in the really ornate bottles shaped like something like a spanish bull (not sure how different that is to an Irish bull but hay-​ho), or some such. you immediately know that the contents are going to be awful, I mean ‘I cant believe I paid more than the cost of the manufacture of the bottle’ sort of territory…
This place gives me the same feeling from the outside, so many plaques and awards that you think there’s no way it can be that good
But it is! They go to extremes on the menu — telling you what region in India each dish is from and I’m sure someone finds that jolly interesting but it is beyond my ken I’m afraid. All I can tell you is the food is very very good.

Rasam is a indian restaurant in Dun Laoghaire in Ireland.
All I can say is YUM! YUM! YUM!
Me and my friend got a take away from here and both had the Aloo Baingam, which is a main course dish with potatoes and aubergines. Words couldnt describe our delight at this fabulous melt in the mouth concoction and the really above average basmati rice that accompanied it. Our peshwari nan was delicious too. Had a lovely glass of Fleurie while waiting for the food. The interior is absolutely gorgeous too and we will be back to sit down and eat as soon as possible.