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MONSOON STILLORGAN - BEST DUBLIN DINING GUIDE

Totally Dublin • Jul 01, 2022
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Arun and Alok Monsoon Stillorgan

Monsoon is a much loved neighbourhood Indian restaurant in Stillorgan for over 20 years. We dropped in on the team which elevates the dining experience with exceptional hospitality and culinary invention. 


“Our business is all about passion, sourcing the freshest and best of ingredients. We both come from traditional farming families. I joined here as a part-time staff when I was studying. I love the place and Stillorgan has a lovely community. When the opportunity arose to take it over I saved some money and partnered with Alok. We took it over late 2019, just in time for the pandemic. as the first time lockdown happened, we focused all of your energy on improving takeaway and delivery service and kept on going. We survived through it.

I had worked here for ten years so knew exactly how it worked. It just needed a bit of TLC. We looked at the wine list, as well, and sampled hundreds off wines to ensure a perfect selection to match our food.


Indian food is always evolving, customers are open to exploring new spices and flavours. Some people like the classic dishes also, so we try to strike a balance between traditional and exploration. We do specials which are hard to get anywhere else such as “Idili” steamed dumplings served with special zingy lentil soup. We are always experimenting to see what the market likes but balancing that with something traditional. We keep an eye on international restaurants to see what they are coming up with and take inspiration from.


Our bread and butter is takeaway but it is always lovely to have people here who can come in and sit and chat for nights out or family occasions.”

Monsoon Stillorgan Platter
Arun and Alok Monsoon Stillorgan

Starter: Assorted platter – Kesari Jheenga, Aloo Tikki, Chicken Tikka and Sheek Kebab


Main course: Non Veg Thali which had sample size of Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Goan Prawn Curry and Aloo Jeera.


4-5 The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

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The best way to experience India is by exploring its Best Indian food which is much more than your local Indian takeaway. Indian food carries the impression of geography, local custom, tradition, beliefs and religious ideology. A curry can tell which part of India it comes from, why it is the way it is, making it the best Indian curry.
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Special Onam Thali "Indulge in the flavors of Onam with our special Thali! Available every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, starting from August 15th until August 31st. Don't miss this!" We wish you and your family a very Happy Onam! Everyone from die-hard chaat fans to curious newcomers is invited to attend the festival at the authentic Indian restaurant. The festival, which will be taking place in August from 12pm to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays, is sure to be the highlight of the season and deliver the perfect summer celebration. We are proud to offer a wide range of authentic chaat dishes designed to tantalise the taste buds. The restaurant's chefs use only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create dishes that are both delicious and authentic. The menu features dishes for fans of spicy foods, those who prefer something milder, and everything in between. In addition to the delicious chaat dishes on the menu, we also offers a variety of other Indian specialties. These include biryani, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and other firm favourites and popular dishes. We have been feeding the people of Stillorgan for more than 25 years. Staffed by a dedicated team, the restaurant always delivers a memorable customer experience, from the food to the service. In addition to offering the option of dining in, Monsoon also allows people to order online for takeaway, with both delivery and pickup options. The restaurant has a mobile app that can be downloaded for Android or Apple too. Customers can book a table on the restaurant's website, in addition to getting in touch by phone or email. We put a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. Manager Arun and Head Chef Alok both come from farming families and aim to recreate the experiences they had growing up. Serving honest food with authentic flavours, the restaurant's focus is always on providing the best experience for guests.
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By Paolo Tullio 19 Nov, 2022
Monsoon didn't look much like The Restaurant at the End of the Universe - and there were no alien species there that I could recognise either. It's a small room, up a flights of steps from where you can pick up your take away meals.
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By Monsoon Stillorgan 19 Nov, 2022
“Alok Kumar, the chef at this bustling little Cottage in Stillorgan, has cooked in grand kitchens all over the Dublin but he considers this casual little place with simmered goat on the menu his idea of the perfect Indian restaurant.”
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Indian festival Diwali has something magical about it. It’s a celebration of love, peace and the triumph of good over evil and marks the start of the Hindu New Year. It invokes charming childhood memories of dressing up, looking forward to meeting friends and family and that excitement about buying sweets and decorations. It’s one of the most important holidays for Hindus across the world, which starts with a 5-day celebration, each day marking the path to a new beginning.
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By Irish Mirror 07 Jul, 2022
We are delighted to announce that Monsoon Stillorgan has been named as a Best Quality Indian Cuisine in the Stillorgan area by the Irish Mirror. Monsoon is well known in the Stillorgan area as the go-to place for great Indian food, and it does a brisk take-away business.
A SHOWER OF PRAISE FOR STILLORGAN'S MONSOON
By Dublin Live 30 Jun, 2022
The first thing any of us noticed on entering Monsoon was not the decor (which is fab, by the way) but the aroma. Wonderful, spicy scents drift around the dining area, whetting the appetite and promising tasty treats ahead.
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By Monsoon Stillorgan 23 Jun, 2022
We are delighted to announce that Monsoon Stillorgan has been named a BEST Place to Visit in Dublin, Ireland by Ireland Before You Die. This is a great honour for us, and we invite you to try our renowned takeaway and restaurant in Stillorgan Village's cottage.
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By Monsoon Stillorgan 22 Jan, 2022
Here at Monsoon, we are truly thankful and blessed to have had the privilege of serving authentic Indian taste in Ireland for more than 25 years, bringing original curries from all Indian regions. Our philosophy is to give you a full-fledged Indian experience in the heart of Ireland. With this pursuit in mind recently, we have added new dishes with distinct flavours.
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