Decent Asian food store in Cork?

Chessala

Heya guys,

I've been wondering if there is any (if possible decent) asian food store in Cork and surrounding? I'm especially interested in noodles they sell as the ones you get in the supermarket are good for nothing imo.

Also would be interested in a good Japanese Restaurant.

Any hints very welcome!

FTGFOP

There are two shops in town very close to each other here. You'll pick up stuff in the English market too.

There's also CX Oriental, an asian cash and carry open to the public. Haven't been myself, but I hear good things.

As for Japanese restaurants, there aren't any, really. You have Wagamama, and there's a dutch-run sushi place off of the South Mall.

paulosham

There's one on Bridge St. opposite Cork Coffee Roasters and one on Emmet Place across from the back door of Dunnes. Mr Bells in the English Market is good for noodles.

oleoleole

Unfortunately CX has recently closed,which is a shame as I have only just started using it.

FTGFOP

:eek: ffs.

bladebrew

oleoleole wrote: »

Unfortunately CX has recently closed,which is a shame as I have only just started using it.

i think someone said on here that they just moving, i have been saying i must go there for weeks now!
although i went down the slip road beside it the other day and there was a big skip outside the front,

Chessala

They're moving to Kinsale road. It was announced on their facebook page a week ago and they guess to open their new shop in about 2 weeks time.

Oleander

Wagamama is a British-headquartered restaurant chain, serving pan-Asian food in the style of a modern Japanese Ramen bar. I love this place, always buzzing, good value for what youget. We recently ate here, my partner doesn't eat meat and was served a dish with chicken that looked like tofu or bean curd. They were very apologetic and gave us desserts (of which we always go for the frozen yogurt which is gorgeous) and tea and coffee on the house. You also get 10% off your bill if you present your last receipt on your next visit. They also do BOGOF on certain days (for mains).

dunleakelleher

C&X Oriental is moving to Kinsale Road, behind Great Gas service station. Expect the shop to open in about 3 weeks time and the restaurant a few weeks later!

oleoleole

Thanks for the update on CX guys, its good to hear they are not closing for good, in fact the news has put a smile on my face.:D

dunleakelleher

Id say their race is run. no sing of the shop opening:(

Nagin

No CX isnt opening at all.

The boss man owns "great gas" and hes more than likely opening up a supermacs or some other crap commercial fast food place, In the thought of getting Cork City fans over after matches.

Shame really, I used run a train on the scampy, nom nom nom

Skud

There is some building work going on down the side of great gas for last few days.

maryishairy

Any update on the CX oriental cash & carry? I used to go there when it was on the Tramore Road. It was a great place to get all your Asian food ingredients.

Have they moved or closed for good?

Nonoperational

Might have something to do with it? http://www.fsai.ie/enforcement/order/enf_detail.asp?ItemID=5986

TBoneMan

CX was good while it lasted but there has been an Asian food shop in Cork for years that no one has mentioned...
JAI JAI on the coal quay across from the bridewell...its the best ! !
I worked in asia and india and in here they have it all, they even fly in specialty asian fresh veg...cheap too
On north main st there is a great spice shop.can't remember the name...very helpful staff too

ABajaninCork

gpf101 wrote: »

Might have something to do with it? http://www.fsai.ie/enforcement/order/enf_detail.asp?ItemID=5986

Oh dear...

MrFrisp

When I click on the link there,,all I get is this....

ADODB.Field

error '80020009'
Either BOF or EOF is True, or the current record has been deleted. Requested operation requires a current record./enforcement/order/enf_detail.asp, line 0

Is CX listed there?? I can't see it...




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godenny

Cheers for the info on Jai Jai. What kind of stuff do they sell? Would they have fresh Asian veg, fruit and ingredients (even frozen is good)? All I ever find is dried food shops when looking for authentic chinese/indian food.

TBoneMan

godenny wrote: »

Cheers for the info on Jai Jai. What kind of stuff do they sell? Would they have fresh Asian veg, fruit and ingredients (even frozen is good)? All I ever find is dried food shops when looking for authentic chinese/indian food.

They have fresh and frozen asian veg...very good, check it out
i always head in on sunday and park up on the pavement,never any issues on sundays

out da lough

The one on the Coal Quay is called Jia Jia, not "Jai Jai."

Just in case you are looking it up on line.

evilivor

godenny wrote: »

Cheers for the info on Jai Jai. What kind of stuff do they sell? Would they have fresh Asian veg, fruit and ingredients (even frozen is good)? All I ever find is dried food shops when looking for authentic chinese/indian food.

Have you tried Aiysha's Spice House in Shandon? They do fruit, veg, meat, pulses, spices etc - lovely shop, on the left, as you are going up Shandon Street.

all_smilz

my friends use the one near the tax office in Blackpool- not sure what the name of it is but I have seen it in passing and its big enough

jpjakes

all_smilz wrote: »

my friends use the one near the tax office in Blackpool- not sure what the name of it is but I have seen it in passing and its big enough

Is that the new tax office. ?

jpjakes

I was in jia jia quite good

zuegg

I'm wondering where Coal Quay is... I can't find it on gmaps

deRanged

zuegg wrote: »

I'm wondering where Coal Quay is... I can't find it on gmaps

Look for Cornmarket Street.

jpjakes

zuegg wrote: »

I'm wondering where Coal Quay is... I can't find it on gmaps

Do you know were tk max is it is about 5 doors down

CJhaughey

Mr Bells in the English market is pretty good, small but they also have a lock-up that has more stuff.

TBoneMan

Oriental Superstore was opened up in Turners Cross, just behind Great Gas Petrol station...Just down from Woodies...worth a look