The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

BanzaiBk · 18-02-2014 10:17PM

sporina wrote: »

how are things with Ramen now anyone?
have their delivery times improved?
also, anyone know if they use msg?

Loved it initially, used it three more times since and it's always taken ages to be delivered and there was a problem with every order. I'd be wary of it now but my a OH loves it.

sporina · 19-02-2014 07:19PM

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Loved it initially, used it three more times since and it's always taken ages to be delivered and there was a problem with every order. I'd be wary of it now but my a OH loves it.

hmm i am mad to try it but i keep waiting for them to get their **** together - they have been open a while now!!

Nonoperational · 19-02-2014 10:01PM

I phone up and go in and collect it 20 mins later. No problems last few times. I do like it I must say.

Malari · 21-02-2014 12:14PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

I phone up and go in and collect it 20 mins later. No problems last few times. I do like it I must say.

That's what we've done, maybe about 30 minutes waiting time. Still long enough when you are hungry.

My boyfriend has taken to calling it Ramadan instead of Ramen because you are waiting so long you are starving by the time you get the food :pac:

sporina · 21-02-2014 06:42PM

and what are the waiting times like to eat inside at night? average?

Malari · 21-02-2014 07:44PM

sporina wrote: »

and what are the waiting times like to eat inside at night? average?

The problem is getting a seat! Last time we went over with the plan to eat in and we ended up getting take out because it was jam packed.

pogsick · 22-02-2014 01:08AM

Malari wrote: »

The problem is getting a seat! Last time we went over with the plan to eat in and we ended up getting take out because it was jam packed.

You're best to go in there as early as possible, the earlier I've gone the quieter it seems to be, it starts to get crazy busy from 7.30 onwards every night, i like the place so am glad that they are doing so well

Malari · 22-02-2014 09:14AM

We ordered at 6.15pm after queuing for 10 mins! I'm wondering if the madness must end soon because the kitchen is in such a mess.

Faith · 22-02-2014 04:43PM

Is there anywhere good for brunch in Douglas?

the beer revolu · 22-02-2014 05:00PM

Faith wrote: »

Is there anywhere good for brunch in Douglas?

On The Pig's Back?

brevity · 22-02-2014 09:28PM

Faith wrote: »

Is there anywhere good for brunch in Douglas?

The douglas tea room is nice.

https://www.facebook.com/DouglasTeaRoom

Milly33 · 22-02-2014 09:44PM

Another question has anyone here gone to an event/party/wedding afters in Amicus in Town?

TeletextPear · 22-02-2014 09:58PM

brevity wrote: »

The douglas tea room is nice.

https://www.facebook.com/DouglasTeaRoom

I think it's gone downhill a lot in the last few months, I liked it at the start but the last few times there were mistakes with our orders every time and it just felt like there was no effort put into the food

byronbay2 · 27-02-2014 01:05PM

I know that a lot of you hate the place but for the few (like me!) who are still fans, The Eastern Tandoori is back on Grabone after a few months hiatus:

http://www.grabone.ie/cork/view-all

€26 for 2 starters and 2 main courses is a great offer in my opinion and I have bought another couple of vouchers to keep me going!

Giak · 27-02-2014 02:11PM

What's so bad about Eastern tandoori?

ABajaninCork · 27-02-2014 03:07PM

Giak wrote: »

What's so bad about Eastern tandoori?

The food?

the beer revolu · 27-02-2014 06:06PM

Giak wrote: »

What's so bad about Eastern tandoori?

ABajaninCork wrote: »

The food?

and the service.

pwurple · 28-02-2014 07:27AM

Eastern tandoori is very oily I think. Not a fan.

Nonoperational · 28-02-2014 05:10PM

Had some food in Deep south last night. Enjoyed it.

Karmella · 28-02-2014 05:16PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Had some food in Deep south last night. Enjoyed it.

Where's this?

evilivor · 28-02-2014 05:19PM

Karmella wrote: »

Where's this?

South Mall end of Grand Parade. Same people who do House at the Opera House.

Nonoperational · 28-02-2014 07:18PM

Where door 51 used to be. Nice place for a casual beer and some food.

Faith · 28-02-2014 08:57PM

Didn't realise they did food there - must try it out.

Milly33 · 01-03-2014 11:30AM

We finally got to Oysters last night and I have to say we were well impressed. We got the menu pages vouchers €40 for a two course just to try the place out. The staff there were loverly very nice and helpful. One of us was gluten free only and it was great as they were not limited to anything bar the bread but they had different bread. The meal was loverly and you got a nice sample of a cold soup, and some bread and dips. The food was lovely and fresh..

Would defiantly go back there!! Waiting on the next night already

byronbay2 · 02-03-2014 01:08AM

byronbay2 wrote: »

I know that a lot of you hate the place but for the few (like me!) who are still fans, The Eastern Tandoori is back on Grabone after a few months hiatus:

http://www.grabone.ie/cork/view-all

€26 for 2 starters and 2 main courses is a great offer in my opinion and I have bought another couple of vouchers to keep me going!

Went to The Eastern Tandoori tonight and the grub was up to their usual standard i.e excellent. The place was chocka with fellow voucher-monkeys but there were plenty of staff and no problems with the service. Happy out, as always - €26 for 2 courses for 2 is a gift imo!

Note: I have no connection with The Eastern Tandoori whatsoever; merely hoping to debunk some ugly and ill-founded rumours (started here) about Cork's best Indian.

the beer revolu · 02-03-2014 09:09AM

byronbay2 wrote: »

Note: I have no connection with The Eastern Tandoori whatsoever; merely hoping to debunk some ugly and ill-founded rumours (started here) about Cork's best Indian.

My opinion is not based on rumour of any sort, be they ugly or I'll-founded. My opinion is based on personal experience - an experience that left me vowing never to darken their door again.

It may be your opinion that ET is Cork's best Indian but many, many people would find that idea laughable. It's not just this forum. Ever read their TripAdvisor reviews?

Please do not suggest that my and other people's opinions are malicious rumour just because you don't agree with them.

nerwen · 02-03-2014 10:21AM

byronbay2 wrote: »

Went to The Eastern Tandoori tonight and the grub was up to their usual standard i.e excellent. The place was chocka with fellow voucher-monkeys but there were plenty of staff and no problems with the service. Happy out, as always - €26 for 2 courses for 2 is a gift imo!

Note: I have no connection with The Eastern Tandoori whatsoever; merely hoping to debunk some ugly and ill-founded rumours (started here) about Cork's best Indian.

Over the 5 years I've been here in Cork I've given ET many chances, simply because I really like the look of the place, the decor and the space they have. Also, the very first time I went there it was good! I want(ed) to believe!

The problem is, the following times (and there's been 4 or 5 because I am an optimist) have all been either meh on food and **** on service or **** on both. The problem hasn't been to get service btw, but to get good service. Sulky, downright rude waiters is not an incentive to come back. As for the food, one memorable incident had a tikka masala that was just pink goo. My last try was in October last year.

Ugly rumors perhaps, but my personal opinion, like yours, is based on my experience with them.

pwurple · 02-03-2014 10:49AM

byronbay2 wrote: »

Went to The Eastern Tandoori tonight and the grub was up to their usual standard i.e excellent. The place was chocka with fellow voucher-monkeys but there were plenty of staff and no problems with the service. Happy out, as always - €26 for 2 courses for 2 is a gift imo!

Note: I have no connection with The Eastern Tandoori whatsoever; merely hoping to debunk some ugly and ill-founded rumours (started here) about Cork's best Indian.

My experience is that it the staff are very gruff and don't like being asked ANYTHING (like for another drink). The place is also fairly grubby and worn. It used to be fine, about ten years ago it was one of my favourite spots in town, but they just hadn't kept it up at all. Did you visit the toilets?

Do they still have the communal bowl of bombay mix in the holding area where everyone sits before you go to your table? It just seems like hygiene awareness is a bit low.

The last time i went was about two years ago and the food was inedible. This was the reason i stopped going... I would put up with iffy service if the food was good. It was a puddle of oil with some overcooked meat in it.

the beer revolu · 02-03-2014 12:01PM

Lol Byron.
This is quite funny. In jumping to the defence of your much loved restaurant, you have in fact done it a disservice. Had you just posted about the lovely meal you had, no one would have reacted negatively but by dismissing people's opinions as ugly, ill-founded rumours you encouraged people to come on defending their genuine negative opinions.

Just as well you have no connection with the restaurant. In marketing terms, you seriously shot yourself in the foot.

54kroc · 02-03-2014 12:15PM

I have to agree with the last few posts about the Eastern Tandoori, I think it's an awful place, and I don't know anyone that actually like it either.
I think the beer revolu sums it up perfectly when he says it laughable to think it's Corks best Indian restaurant.

@ byronbay2, Have you been to any of the other Indian restaurants around Cork?

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