Kajjal

Booked a reservation for a friends birthday as the reviews were good. Arrived to be told that the cookers were down and food could not be prepared. Understandable difficulty as it was out of their hands, but it it would have been nice if they went out of their way to call their reservations to save the travelling and disappointment.

Another fabulous meal here! Love this place! Party of three and everyone left very satisfied! Very nice staff too. Always a sure bet for a lovely meal.

It was a Saturday night, and most of the decent restaurant was busy. When we walked in to Kajjal we were greeted very nicely and advised as that they’re seating reserved and they can only accommodate us if we were fine at the bar.
We took this opportunity as we were starving — just a blessing, the food was very tasty. I had the giant prawn and my friend and a beef dish.
The staff was very friendly and service was fast!
I’d come back here.

Love this place. I can completely see why it’s so busy. The food is just spectacular. The staff is top notch. It is my new favorite place in Dublin, Ireland. Will definitely be back. I had a beef dish that was superb. The beef was so tender and the spices were just perfect. My friend had a prawn dish that was very good. Would definitely frequent this restaurant again.

Had a great dinner here. Ingredients were fresh, good service and nice ambiance. I would certainly recommend it.

An AMAZING restaurant in Malahide serving scrumptious Indian food. The ambiance is calm and classy, the restaurant and bathrooms are always spotless and the staff are always friendly, professional and accommodating. Sunday Lunch Special is great value; glass of wine, starter and main for only € 21.95. Book in advance though as it’s always busy.

Without a doubt Malahide’s best restaurant. Always busy no matter what time of the day you arrive, so make sure you call in advance. I am a regular customer as the food is amazing every time I go. The chicken tikka masala is a personal favourite.
Their early-​bird and lunch menus offer unbelievable value for the food you get, so make sure you get in and check them out.
Although the mains are expensive I can tell you it is definitely worth it. The quality and quantity you receive wont disappoint.

Food was delicious, staff were very nice and cheery, lovely set up once you walk in, great for an occasion, wouldn’t be a regular spot for me due to the prices which would be my only complaint but would recommend and would return again!

If you happen to be around the Malahide area and are in the mood for spice, rice and all things nice then this is your place.
Malahide is a sea of restaurants which makes it hard to decide where to eat but with a recommendation of a colleague I booked a table. So away I went on the dart and popped along for their early bird which is amazingly good value at € 21.95 for 3 courses.
By the time I got there at 6:30 the place was buzzing and brimming to capacity which is always a good sign especially on a Tuesday night. The staff welcomed us with opened arms and brought us to our table from there we were greeted with complimentary poppadoms with a side of mango chutney and an onion spicy dip all of which were delicious.
For my starter I ordered Chicken Boti which when it came out was so moist and flavorsome I gobbled it down in one breath. For my main I ordered their Prawn Korma, my friend ordered their Palak Goshti and we shared a side of bombay aloo, garlic nan as well as complimentary pilau rice.
The Prawn Korma was sinfully creamy and the almond taste was really apparent. The Palak Goshti was really tender, the lamb metled in your mouth. You could smell the warm and fresh aroma of the garlic nan before you saw it and the bombay aloo was perfectly spiced.
The early bird also includes dessert but their choices are limited to either rice pudding or ice cream. I went for the ice cream and it was really yum. The vanilla ice cream had bits of pistachio and honeycomb throughout. It was actually a lovely way to finish the meal after all that spice and flavour plus it was super light.
Our bill came to € 63 after all was said and done including the sides, a glass of wine, beer and peppermint tea. A few tips to know before going: BOOK, honestly the place was jammers when we arrived, the early bird runs from 4−7pm Mon — Thurs and is great value otherwise the menu is pricey. The service was fantastic especially taking into account how busy the place was.
If you’re looking for something different from the norm of Italians or seafood around this way, definitely check out Kajjal for incredible eastern cuisine.

Had dinner for the first time the other day, and it’s still a solid choice for Indian in Malahide. I ordered the fish Achari and bit into a rancid piece of fish. But I voiced this to the server who immediately took it away and replaced it with another one but this time with prawns. Luckily the prawn one was perfect and was devoured. Great customer service as they only charged me for the fish curry and brought out more rice and naan to keep us going. This experience def will have me coming back as I think they did a great job in fixing their mistake, and I’ve been here a few times and I think a simple mistake should be allowed. It’s pricey though! 1 pilau rice, garlic naan, 2 curries and 3 beers for € 56… Ouch

It just gets NO better in north county Dublin. Food always amazing, staff wonderful. For a more romantic night out here, ask for a booth, it is a busy spot perfect for groups or just you. Lovely coffee too with a slice of mud pie.

Hi guys went here last night and all I can say is WOW the staff were first class, the food was first class. I’d Recommend the monkfish for starters and the Murgh Tikka Masala for main. It’s amazing, I can’t wait to go back

Visited on a recent trip home, was surprised how busy it was when I arrived, but it’s easy to see why, it’s a very classy and well run restaurant. Great service and good authentic food.
Great to see restaurants like this thriving. I’ll be back on my next trip home.

Try the following,
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Tandoori Jhinga
Malai Tikka
Seafood Platter
Main
Bhuna Jhinga
Jalfrezi Jhinga

I am glad we finally decided to step in after passing this place tons of times on the way to town.
The place is bigger than I was expecting from the outside. They have some seatings outside, and it would be nice to sit out on a summers evening.
We got the prawn starter, grilled lamb plate, nan, and lamb curry. It was all pretty delicious. The grilled lamb was not over done and the spice herb rub was excellent.
The papadum with the mango chutney and some sort of salsa was were so good we hovered it down like no one’s business.
The only thing I don’t love is the music and the décor. It reminded me of like a disco. But you don’t go to a restaurant for décor! So I think we will probably definitely go back again.

Can’t believe this is the first review of this place. I love this restaurant. Any time I’ve eaten there the service has been exemplary and the food top notch.
The décor is stylish and the atmosphere is relaxed. It is a little pricier than most places I’d frequent so I’d generally go there for an occasion or a treat instead of a quick bite to eat. They do a reasonable early bird but in this case I prefer to have the choice of the main menu instead of being limited.
I’d recommend the Champ Kandhari or Behari Kebab for starters, especially if you like your food spicy. Sticking with the spicy theme, the Mirch Masala Gosht is my favourite for a main. But really everything is so well prepared you could have anything and it would be fantastic. Chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes have gone down extremely well with anyone I’ve eaten with here.
So go, stuff yourself and enjoy.
Shouldn’t have written this review, now I have to go and book again just thinking about it!

Kajjal is a Pakistani cuisine restaurant in Malahide. The décor is neatly arranged and the speedy waiters dress in an Aladdin-​style outfit which adds authentication to the vibe. The food is fresh, delicious and genuine — if you’re unfamiliar with Pakistani food it’s very similar to Indian, so if you like that you’ll surely like this! Wines are quite expensive but the rest of the menu is reasonably priced and worth every cent.