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Tulsi Restaurant

One of a small chain of authentic Indian restaurants, this bustling place has a compact reception area leading into an elegant restaurant with echoes of the Raj in the decor. Tables are set up with plate warmers, fresh flowers, sauces and pickles and service is brisk.

There's a slight leaning towards Punjabi style cooking, with its use of nuts and fruit in sauces, but also tandoori, tikka, biryani, balti and an extensive vegetarian menu.

A selection of naan breads is offered and the food quality overall is consistently high; this, together with good value, make booking at both lunch and dinner advisable. Indian beer available.

: Seats 64 (outdoor,8). L Mon-Sat, 12-2.30, D daily, 6-11. Set L €10.95. Set D €25, also á la carte. House wine €17.95. Closed L Sun, L bank hols; 25-26 Dec, Good Fri. * Tulsi has a number of branches, including: 4 Olive Mount Terrace, Dundrum Road, Dundrum (01 260 1940); Lr Charles St., Castlebar, Co Mayo (Tel: 094 25066); Buttermilk Way, Middle St., Galway Tel: 092-564831). Sister restaurants 'Shanai Indian' at Cornelscourt S.C. and Old Bray Road, Foxrock, Co Dublin. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

2 minutes walk east from St Stephens Green (Shelbourne Hotel side).