EST. 1993
A Mughal court miniature: the emperor receiving his courtiers

A royal table in Limerick since 1993

A Mughal miniature of two ladies in a garden, inside a painted floral border
Our story · Since 1993

From the court of the Emperor to Limerick

For more than thirty years, The Mogul Emperor has brought the cooking of the Mughal court to Limerick. The Mughal emperors ruled northern India from Delhi, Agra and Lahore, and their kitchens were celebrated for slow, patient cooking: meats marinated for hours, sauces enriched with cashew, almond and cream, and the fragrance of cardamom and saffron.

Our menu follows that tradition, from tandoori dishes cooked over charcoal to rich favourites such as Murgh Makhani, Salli Lamb and Zaffrani Jhinga.

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The tandoor

Twelve hours of patience, a moment over charcoal

Tandoori cooking is one of the oldest traditions of North India. Our meats and vegetables are marinated in homemade yoghurt with delicate spices, garlic and ginger for at least twelve hours, then skewered and cooked over a flaming charcoal pit, which gives them their distinctive light, smoky flavour.

  • Twelve hoursMarinated in homemade yoghurt with garlic, ginger and spice
  • Charcoal fireSkewered and cooked over a flaming charcoal pit
  • On a sizzlerTandoori mains arrive at the table still sizzling
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Charred, spiced chicken pieces on a wooden platter with lime and onion
Signature dishes

Favourites from the Emperor’s kitchen

  1. A rich lamb curry in a dark bowl on an enamelled brass tray
    Favourites

    Salli Lamb

    Lamb cooked with crushed garlic, ginger and chillies in a rich, medium-spiced curry with baby potatoes, fried apricots and ground cumin.

    €17.50

  2. A creamy orange curry in a copper bowl, seen from above
    Favourites

    Murgh Makhani

    A decadent, rich curry better known as butter chicken: sliced chicken tikka simmered with butter, yoghurt, onion and puréed tomatoes, flavoured with cinnamon, cloves and fresh cream.

    €16.50

  3. Charred, spiced chicken pieces on a wooden platter with lime and onion
    Tandoori

    Chicken Tikka

    Cubes of chicken breast.

    €7.50 / €16Starter / Main

  4. Biryani served in a hammered copper handi with raita and sauce
    Classic

    Biryani

    Basmati rice stir-fried over a high heat and blended with a delicately spiced sauce, served with a side of bhuna sauce or raita.

    From €14

The menu

Eleven chapters, one royal table

Starters and sharing platters, tandoori dishes from the charcoal pit, house favourites, classic curries cooked with your choice of filling, and a full vegetarian selection served as a side or a main.

  1. IStarters10
  2. IISharing Platters3
  3. IIITandoori8
  4. IVFavourites13
  5. VClassic11
  6. VIVegetarian9
  7. VIIChildren's Menu3
  8. VIIIRice5
  9. IXNaans10
  10. XExtras5
  11. XIBeverages4
Google reviews

Kind words from our guests

  • ★★★★★

    Very nice authentic Indian restaurant, beautiful food, great service, highly recommended.

    Peter W.Google review
  • ★★★★★

    …the experience couldn’t have been better! … Everything was so tasty, we will definitely be returning.

    EmmaGoogle review
  • ★★★★★

    Amazing food and excellent service. Always a great experience to dine here!

    Aloke D.Google review

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Reservations

An evening at the Emperor’s table

Book online and we will confirm your table, or call us on 061 419 499.

Opening hours
Monday – Thursday
4.30pm – 10.30pm
Friday – Saturday
4.45pm – 11pm
Sunday
4pm – 10pm
1 Henry Street
Limerick, Co. Limerick