Chameleon Restaurant - reviews

Reviews - Q Life:

The Chameleon is quiet a special restaurant, being the longest running-and only-Indonesian eatery in Dublin. Interior & exterior were given a makeover recently. The non-smoking section is on the ground floor, smoking on the first, and the real gem-the culmination of one's ascent up this narrow three storey building-on the second floor:a private opium-room. The opium room has become legendary over the years and it is easy to see why, with its low sofa seating with lots of cushions (the so called opium tables). Traditional Rijst Tafel in The Chameleon is designed to suit one person with a choice of three, as well as a vegetarian option. Prices range from between €27 and €33 per Rijst Tafel and there is also an A-La-Carte menu.

where starters arepriced from €6 to €10 and main courses €14 tp €19. I had the Rijst Tafel 3, which is a combination of nine different dishes such as Sate Ayam, Bami Goreng and my beloved Frikadel Udang. The wine list is small but well put together to satisfy any demanding customer. I had the house wine for €20. I decided to finish my meal off Indonesian style with a Pisang Goreng(fried banana in palm sugar and cream). The Chameleon can be justifiably proud of its presentation and quality of food, and indeed its friendly, laid-back staff and hip vibe. With Asian food and even pseudo-Asian restaurants common in Dublin, this is as real as it gets. One to be cherished.