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Shaku Maku, Dublin, County Dublin

Shaku Maku

4.6
4.6
268 Reviews
€30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Shaku Maku is a new Middle Eastern diner serving traditional dishes cooked according to age-honoured recipes and techniques.

This is Middle Eastern soul food, with a focus on a warm, fun & inviting dining space to enjoy the best fresh ingredients from our locally sourced suppliers.

What is Shaku Maku?​Roughly translated, it means: ‘What’s the story?
’Shaku Maku is a riddle, a playful paradox, and an invitation to share.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 445 4813
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Ramadan Iftar Buffet - Midweek

    €30.00 per person

    Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025
    All you can eat within two hours and a cup of Ayran. Available 28 February to 29 March (Mondays to Thursdays) at the time of sunset for two hours.
  • Ramadan Iftar Buffet - Weekend

    €35.00 per person

    Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025
    All you can eat within two hours and a cup of Ayran. Available 28 February to 29 March (Fridays to Sundays) at the time of sunset for two hours.

What 268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Healthy

  • Dublin

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 6

    Best Food

  • Dublin 6

    Best Value

  • Dublin 6

    Great for brunch

  • Dublin 6

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 6

    Child-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 6

    Healthy

  • Dublin 6

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 6

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 6

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dublin 6

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shaku Maku in Dublin shines with "amazing food" and "friendly staff." Reviewers rave about the "best Baba Ghanoush ever," "delicious hummus," and "generous portions." The atmosphere is "lively," and the service is "attentive." A true gem for Middle Eastern cuisine enthusiasts, Shaku Maku promises a "wonderful experience" every visit.

268 Reviews
  1. SiobhanL

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Shaku Maku. Authentic food in a relaxed and very hospitable environment.

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  2. Caroline

    Dublin7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice restaurant. Good food. Starters were nicer than the Mains. Presenration of Mains was poor. My friend ordered the mixed grill of kebebs... looked very dry as no hot sauce served with it. Lebanese chicken was tasty but the chips were just ok. I ordered the shrimps but sauce was bland... we all agreed the main course could have been hotter. €84 for 3 x starters and 3 x Mains. Reasonable. Staff were nice . No delays on service

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  3. Rose Anne

    Dublin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked a table and got there 2 minutes late and our table wasn't ready. Our Lebanese grilled chicken was charred and can't taste much off it. We ordered falafel for starters and was expecting 5 falafels as per the menu and only received 4 falafels. I did enjoy the baba gnoush.

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  4. James

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite restaurants in Dublin. Food is amazing, staff are so lovely, you feel really taken care of and it's got such a great atmosphere. We went first night of Ramadan Iftar, my partner is Muslim and we're so used to bringing dates for him to break fast so it was such a beautiful touch that dates and ayran were there on the table for him. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.
    Shaku MakuResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you and your partner had a great experience, especially on such a special occasion. It means a lot to us that the little touches made a difference. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant Cool food Service little bit slow

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  6. Caitriona

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made very welcome . Lovely buzzy atmosphere for a monday night . Gorgeous food especially the baba ganoosh .

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  7. Mary

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely night. We had a table for 3. We ordered 3 different starters and 3 different mains and all were delicious. Value for money spot on. The kind of place we would return to as it was a memorable meal. Best restaurant in Rathmines and we have sampled most of them. Lovely vibe too with great service.
    Shaku MakuResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you had a great night and enjoyed both the food and service. It’s amazing to hear we’re your top spot in Rathmines! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  8. Jun

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked the appointment but due to some reasons we weren’t able to dine in there. The boss brought us to the restaurant near by. He felt awful about the situation and gave us a complimentary meal as an apology. The employer was an exceptional boss, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him without any hesitation.

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  9. Juliet

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Very good value. Lovely atmosphere. Very nice staff. Great menu. Very clean and cosy.

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  10. Vanessa

    Dublin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked a table for two @ 9pm. Shaku Maku was abuzz with young people, and the restaurant was full. The girl who brought us to our table disappeared, and we had to keep asking for table service and to get our food orders. Food was lovely, different, and authentic to Middle Eastern culture, which was the only plus of the night. I'll give this a 2-star rating.

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FAQs

Shaku Maku offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 445 4813.

Shaku Maku is rated 4.6 stars by 268 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shaku Maku

Shaku Maku, 192 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin, County Dublin D06 Y3E8

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Rathmines
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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