Kerala Kitchen

You'll find proper Kerala cooking on this stretch of Baggot Street, where the aromas of cardamom and curry leaves drift out onto the pavement. The dining room feels intimate without being cramped, with warm lighting that makes everything look better after a few sips of their excellent mango lassi. The menu reads like a love letter to South Indian cuisine, with dishes that actually deliver on their promises. Their fish curry arrives with chunks of tender cod swimming in coconut milk that's been properly tempered with mustard seeds, while the dosas come out crispy and golden, big enough to share if you're feeling generous. Don't sleep on the vegetarian options either – the sambar has that deep, complex flavour that only comes from someone who knows what they're doing with tamarind and lentils.