Light Up your Week And Celebrate Diwali With an Indian Feast
Light Up your Week And Celebrate Diwali With an Indian Feast
Words: Hannah Lemass
Photography: Jeann Frederico Mette
Dublin has no shortage of excellent Indian restaurants, but one that deserves a special mention is Kiisaan, one of many Ballsbridge favourites available on Just Eat.
Kiisaan, a family-run restaurant with three generations on its team is built on care, craft, and a genuine love of good food. Founder Dada Molly grew up in a farming family in India, where he developed a deep respect for fresh ingredients. After earning a reputation for both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes back home, he moved to Ireland to begin a new chapter with his family.
Diwali, the Indian festival of lights takes place this week and is the perfect excuse to taste what Kiisaan have to offer.
You can’t really go wrong here as the Kiisaan menu is loaded with absolute gems, but here are a few of our favourites that you can order on Just Eat.
Chef’s Special Biryani
It’s so easy to steal the spotlight with this one. Chicken Biryani is a royal and aromatic dish layered with spices, and offers that celebratory ‘main event’ feel. Keep it simple and pair it with Raita.
Old Delhi Tandoori Chicken
It’s flavourful, festive, and always a hit at gatherings. This dish brings that smoky, spicy magic that fits the occasion beautifully. The charred edges, aromatic spices, and juicy texture feel special and celebratory.
Saag Paneer
This is a beautiful, earthy, and comforting dish that’s perfect for Diwali. It’s a dish that is deeply rooted in Indian tradition. Simmered over time, it is rich without being heavy and proved to be the highlight for the Char team.
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
Sweets are an essential part of Diwali celebrations. Gulab Jamun is one of the most popular choices. They are iconic, melt-in-your-mouth milk dumplings infused with rose and cardamom. Kiisaan gives these little beauties a remix by incorporating them into a cheesecake.
What Is Diwali?
For Hindus living in Ireland, Diwali, or Deepavali, is a chance to connect with culture and tradition. The festival marks the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Across five days, families light small oil lamps called diyas, decorate their homes with colourful artwork known as rangoli and share a feast of sweet and savoury dishes. Prayers are offered to Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and homes are filled with warmth, gratitude and new beginnings.
Even if you are not Hindu, Diwali is a lovely opportunity to embrace light, connection and reflection. So why not take an evening this week to light a few candles, gather the people you love and share a meal that celebrates flavour, comfort and togetherness?
There’s something truly beautiful about bridging two cultures. To celebrate Diwali in Ireland is a statement about unity and community. The festival’s message of light and renewal feels universal, and its food brings warmth to even the coldest autumn night.
We could all use a little more light in our lives, so why not start here, by celebrating Diwali as a nod of respect to a sacred holiday and Indian culture, while enjoying a delectable spread from one of the world’s most beloved cuisines.
Let Kiisaan and Just Eat take care of the food so all you have to do is focus on the love and the light.
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate.
