Kiisaan Restaurant
Pembroke West B, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kiisaan Restaurant is a practical Ballsbridge dinner option when location and flexible evening hours matter more than a fully signposted chef, cuisine, or tasting-menu proposition. It suits local plans and easier group coordination, but diners seeking a more defined Dublin restaurant experience should compare it with mae or other clearly positioned nearby options first.
About Kiisaan Restaurant
Kiisaan Restaurant is a Dublin venue with opening hours every day of the week and a smart casual dress code. The most practical way to assess it is to use the schedule and dress guidance, while checking directly with the restaurant for details such as cuisine, pricing, chef, menu format, private-room availability, or delivery and takeaway service.
The useful read here is simple: Kiisaan Restaurant opens from 5–10:30 PM Monday to Thursday, 5–11 PM on Friday, 3–11 PM on Saturday, 4–10:30 PM on Sunday. Saturday starts earlier than the rest of the week, while the other listed hours are built around evening service. For anything beyond timing and dress code, check directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Better for flexible dinners than high-stakes planning
The main strength is the operating pattern. A venue that opens every day gives diners more room to plan, especially when schedules are difficult to coordinate. The tradeoff is that there is no private-room format, seat count, menu structure, cuisine, or set-price offer listed here, so larger or more formal plans should be treated as an enquiry rather than a certainty.
Kiisaan Restaurant makes the most sense when the opening hours and smart casual dress code fit your Dublin plans. It is harder to judge as a special trip or occasion restaurant because awards, pricing, chef details, signature dishes, a defined menu format are not available here.
How to use it in a Dublin plan
Use Kiisaan Restaurant as a Dublin dinner option when its opening hours suit your schedule. For a more defined comparison, you can look at mae; for a broader search, use Pearl's Dublin restaurants guide before committing. Other relevant names to compare include Seasons Restaurant, The Eddison Restaurant, The Old Spot, Red Bean Roastery, depending on the kind of plan you are building.
Planning details
- Location
- 174 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin, D04 N4X5, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kiisaan.ie
- Phone
- +35315758099
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kiisaan sits on Pembroke Road amid Georgian terraces and embassy buildings, and its tone matches that context: quieter, considered and deliberately serious. The review positions the restaurant alongside Dublin’s long-standing fine-dining addresses, so the overall impression leans toward classic elegance rather than flash. The kitchen’s focus on technical precision and cultural specificity reinforces a refined, sophisticated atmosphere. Diners can expect a composed, calm dining room that privileges restraint and craft, where the emphasis is on measured technique and cultural grounding rather than trend-chasing theatrics.
Best For
The write-up frames Kiisaan as part of a more formal dining conversation in Dublin, making it well suited to diners who want focused, technically grounded non‑European cooking. It reads as a place for attentive, sit-down dinners where the food’s precision and cultural specificity are the point of interest. The setting on a quieter stretch of Ballsbridge and the comparison to established fine-dining houses suggest it appeals to patrons seeking a considered evening out—a composed, purposeful meal rather than a loud, casual night.
Ordering Tips
The editorial highlights Kiisaan’s technical approach to Asian-rooted cooking, so pick dishes that showcase that precision. The venue’s signature plates—Tandoori jumbo prawns, Butter chicken and Onion bhaji—are logical starting points: they represent the kitchen’s take on both refined technique and familiar flavours. Opt to sample items that demonstrate craftsmanship and cultural specificity rather than choosing solely for novelty; the review signals restraint and control in the cuisine, so dishes that foreground technique will give the clearest sense of the restaurant’s intentions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with a clean, spotless interior and pleasant atmosphere praised by diners.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Tandoori jumbo prawns
- Butter chicken
- Onion bhaji
Planning details
Location
174 Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin, D04 N4X5, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if Kiisaan Restaurant does not fit
Book mae if the group wants a more defined Dublin restaurant experience and is comfortable with a €€€ tier. Pick Red Bean Roastery if the plan is casual, daytime-oriented, or less meal-focused.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
mae is the clearer choice if the priority is a defined restaurant proposition: Southern, Modern Cuisine, a €€€ price signal give diners more to judge before booking. Kiisaan Restaurant is easier to use as a flexible Ballsbridge dinner option, but mae gives more confidence for a planned night out.
Seasons Restaurant, The Eddison Restaurant, and The Old Spot are better cross-shops when ambiance or occasion fit is the deciding factor, because they sit in the same Dublin decision set but may suit a more deliberate booking. For a lower-commitment stop rather than dinner, Red Bean Roastery is the sensible alternative.
Choose Kiisaan Restaurant for convenience in Dublin 4 and easier timing. Choose mae when price tier and cuisine clarity matter. Choose Red Bean Roastery when the plan is casual and daytime-led rather than a full evening meal.
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Compare Kiisaan Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiisaan Restaurant | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| mae | Dublin | Southern, Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7692024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Recommended |
| Seasons Restaurant | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Old Spot | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Eddison Restaurant | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Red Bean Roastery | Dublin | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kiisaan Restaurant accommodate groups?
There is no confirmed private-room format, seat count, or group policy. The restaurant is open every day, which may help with planning, but larger parties should contact Kiisaan Restaurant directly before relying on availability.
What are alternatives to Kiisaan Restaurant?
Compare Kiisaan Restaurant with mae, Seasons Restaurant, The Eddison Restaurant, The Old Spot, or Red Bean Roastery. Check each venue directly for its current hours, format, suitability for your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kiisaan Restaurant?
Dinner is the safer assumption, since the hours are built around evening service: 5–10:30 PM Monday to Thursday, 5–11 PM Friday, 3–11 PM Saturday, 4–10:30 PM Sunday. A regular lunch service is not listed.
What should I order at Kiisaan Restaurant?
What should a first-timer know about Kiisaan Restaurant?
Kiisaan Restaurant is in Dublin. The hours are Monday to Thursday 5–10:30 PM, Friday 5–11 PM, Saturday 3–11 PM, Sunday 4–10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Kiisaan Restaurant good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion. The hours and smart casual dress code are confirmed, but awards, private dining, menu format, pricing, or a specific occasion-focused setup are not listed here.
Is Kiisaan Restaurant good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not specifically addressed. If the hours work for your schedule, contact the restaurant or check its current booking information before you go.
