Best Chinese Take Away in South Dublin?

Lucutus · 27-02-2003 12:22pm #1

lo all,

I'm on the hunt for an excellent chinese take way. Not one of these places that fills you with monosodium glutamate , but somewhere that buys in fresh ingredients, cooks 'em and delivers great meals straight to your door.

I already rejoice in the fact that the Bombay Pantry in Rathmines is 5 minutes from my place, they're an Indian take away with a limited menu, I think the only take away indian, (or anything!), in the Bridgestone Restaurant Guide in Dublin.

For me, one of the signs of an excellent take away menu is one which specialises in a small selection of dishes, not one that has 100 different main course dishes!

So, if you know of excellent chinese take aways around South Dublin, or even in your area, post up details here.

Luc

s10 · 27-02-2003 12:30pm

best restaurant , is the china sichuan resturant in stillorgan, a must see real sichuan chefs ,

best take away is golden carp , dundrum ,
order the starter , yuk sung ,
mmmmmhhhhhhhhhh

MiCr0 · 27-02-2003 12:33pm

ho-ho's in rathmines is prob the best "take-away" in south dublin

by a mile!

spanner_head · 27-02-2003 12:51pm

Originally posted by Lucutus

I already rejoice in the fact that the Bombay Pantry in Rathmines is 5 minutes from my place, they're an Indian take away with a limited menu, I think the only take away indian, (or anything!), in the Bridgestone Restaurant Guide in Dublin.

You should try Kesar Foods for an Indian Takeaway in Rathmines. Its a basement on Upper Rathmines Road. Usually takes a little time for the food to be ready but its worth the wait I tells ya.

Not too sure about chinese takeaways now but my two top chinese restaurants would be china sichuan in Stillorgan and good world in town.

All this talk of food has made me hungry!!

Lucutus · 27-02-2003 12:59pm

Originally posted by spanner_head
You should try Kesar Foods for an Indian Takeaway in Rathmines. Its a basement on Upper Rathmines Road.

Hey, yea I did try them one night, it did take a while, which they said on their menu, so I didn;t mind that, and the old man (he must have been 70!), who delivered to food practically kneeled and called me 'Sire' as he handed me the food, I was shocked-n-stunned.

As for the food itself, sure, it was nice enough, but reminded me of a spicy stew or something.

Also, I would like a surprise tour of their kitchens in that basement. Never been, but would love to take a walk thru out of pure curiousity.

Micro - HO-HOS? YOU have to be joking, I said QUALITY FOOD! and SMALL SPECIALISED MENUS! Ho-Ho's do everything under the sun, in fact, it's a bad food experience from Ho-Ho's that has me looking for a decent Chinese take away!

Luc

Washout · 27-02-2003 1:03pm

Lucutus... Youngs in Rathmines is by far the best Chinese Take Away/Delivery Place in the area.

I swear to god...If you havent tried them give em a go...and if you dont like them lever brothers will give you your money back...only kiddin.

Indian Delivery place has got to to be Naz/The Balti House....I think im well equipped to give ya a guide on good indian places nyom nyom

hussey · 27-02-2003 1:04pm

where would one go in town??

I'm planning on going to a chinese resteraunt in town 2moro

anyone recommend one

Bard · 27-02-2003 1:05pm

Langkawi, 46 Upper Baggot St Dublin 2

Indonesian/Malaysian/Indian

Not quite a 'take-away' (you eat in there) but worth mentioning because it's a great restaurant. Menu items include spicy curries or dishes like beef in a spiced coconut sauce, all of which are delicious. I'd highly recommend it.

Lucutus · 27-02-2003 1:13pm

I didn't start this thread as a restaurant guide thread, its a take away recommendation thread.

Let's take it for granted that Hussey asked an off-topic question and Bard kindof answered it. Hussey, for a chinese place, try Good World Georges Street, they're great, especially on Sunday afternoons for lunch, Dim Sum, Mmmmm!

If you want 'eat in' place recommendations, then please start another thread lads.

Thanks

Luc

Mercury_Tilt · 27-02-2003 1:33pm

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Tazz T · 27-02-2003 1:48pm

The Good View takeaway in Ringsend just over the bridge and on you way into Irishtown is of a very high standard.

Mewzel · 27-02-2003 8:11pm

yeuns in shankill is pretty good. mmm....tasty!

^CwAzY^ · 27-02-2003 8:26pm

Maple leaf on wexford street
Its a chinese resteraunt/takeaway, really really nice food

Lucutus · 28-02-2003 3:53pm

Some interesting places in this thread. Anyone got anymore recommendations?

Luc

Gordon · 28-02-2003 3:58pm

I live next to a restaurant that is meant to be gorgeous but I'm not sure if they do take-aways. 120 Pembroke road I think it is.

TacT · 28-02-2003 4:04pm

Originally posted by s10
best restaurant , is the china sichuan resturant in stillorgan, a must see real sichuan chefs ,

best take away is golden carp , dundrum ,
order the starter , yuk sung ,
mmmmmhhhhhhhhhh

Best chinese I've eaten in dublin!

Ayumiya on newtownpark avenue (may it R.I.P) was the tastiest japanese I'd eaten too.

Sichuan on lower kilmacud road used to do take away but they don't anymore

unless your a regular customer there and want a take away once in a blue moon (such as my folks)

Samson · 28-02-2003 4:07pm

Originally posted by Lucutus
If you want 'eat in' place recommendations, then please start another thread lads.

There already is a restaurant recommendation thread, it's stickied.

Krusty_Clown · 01-03-2003 9:13pm

Mewzel : yeuns in shankill is pretty good. mmm....tasty!

Hmm.. I would recommend Kambo in Ballybrack village.. Having eaten in the two Chinese restaurants/takeaways in Shankill, I would happily drive three miles past them to Kambo, to get a much tastier Chinese. Try it, if you haven't..

DapperGent · 01-03-2003 9:59pm

Originally posted by Lucutus
As for the food itself, sure, it was nice enough, but reminded me of a spicy stew or something.

Heresy!!!

It truly is the finest takeaway in all of Christendom or perhaps Hindudom.

Try the Bengal Prawn curry with a portion of Raita. It's truly phenomenal.

Anyways best chinese takeaway I've uses is on the northside. Chess just off the northcircular. Probably not any good to you I don't think they deliver beyond the northside.

If money isn't too much of an object there's a company that will deliver restaurant food to you - they have a deal with a load of good restaurants in Dublin and get takeout restaurant food for a bit less than full price and bring it to you.

I can't quite remember their name maybe someone else remember's it. I have a guide somewheres I'll try and fish it out.

PH01 · 03-03-2003 9:44am

Thainese in Churchtown
296 1469

Woden · 03-03-2003 9:55am

"Chess just off the northcircular. Probably not any good to you I don't think they deliver beyond the northside."

Ha Ha i'm about 5 mins walk from there its quality didn't want to mention it as its on the northside and i don't really go to many chinese's but its definitely the best in my area but it does have a large menu selection. try it if your over this way its in dublin 7

Big Chief · 03-03-2003 2:41pm

only real place i order chinese from is the Jade House on sundrive road/kimmage..

as for takeaways, im a fond lover of the alpha grill chippie down on harolds cross road

RainyDay · 05-03-2003 12:29pm

best take away is golden carp , dundrum

Hi S10 - Is the Golder Crap still doing takeaways? I thought that they had dropped this since they re-opened under new management. They also weren't taking credit cards, which seems crazy for any restaurant these days.

Samba · 10-03-2003 11:35am

best restaurant , is the china sichuan resturant in stillorgan, a must see real sichuan chefs ,

Actually they do still do takeaways, but they won't deliver and you will have to collect and pay restaurant prices (and it is damn pricy in there)

but i have to say best Chinese restaurant in Dublin without a shadow of a doubt.

I worked there for almost a year and the kitchens are very clean, all the ingredients are fresh, the staff are very pleasant, service is fast, but at the same time you are not rushed into leaving.

As an employee you get dinner when you arrive in at 5 (you eat what the chefs eat) then at 10 an hour or two before going home, they cook you up another meal!.

Although, v.hard to get a job in, worth going down and chancing your arm, they pay v.well and treat you with alot of respect. But usually only hire people of Chinese origins.

Otherwise, it used to be good but last meal I got was crap, probably because the owner does not actually chef there anymore himself, ex-owner of a well know restaurant in Dunlaoghaire which closed down, cant think of the name.

But, they do some Thai and Vietnamese Dishes, there is one Pork and Peanut one which they do which is MMM Mmmmm.

How about a Worst thread aswell?

Mr.Canon · 17-02-2009 7:49pm

Hey, I know this is an old thread, but it's an important one as I've found it more than once whilst searching for takeaways...

Got to big up my realatively new local called 'TAK TAI' on Clanbrassil St (know that lil group of 4 takeaways on their own?) ...they're Thai/Asian and they're really big on flavour with none of the gloop. No cornstarch in any of their dishes me thinks, and that's a wonderful thing

Definite Thai buzz to their food... lots of heat, great masaman, my fav meal is called Pad-Prik (chilli garlic lime fish sauce & cashew nuts), pick your meal then pick your meat/tofu/veg to go with it. They're nice in there with genuine smiles, decent english and their delivery guy is sound too.

These guys stand out amongst the lazy, gloupy chineses that flood this part of town.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Tak-Tai
http://www.taktai.ie/

Unit 1 Malpas Court,
Clanbrassil Street Lower,
Dublin 8
T +353 (0)1 473 7202 +353 (0)1 473 6671
customerservice@taktai.ie

- the only duf thing i've had from them is the tempura prawns - 1st, it wasn't proper tempura batter, 2nd it was soft and gaky... just doesn't travel

Mr.Canon · 17-02-2009 8:00pm

....my favourite Indian, KONKAN (Restaurant/take away) on Clanbrassil St Upper (near harold's cross bridge)

These guys make their own yogurt fresh every day and it's got that natural sweet flavour that only lasts a day... amazing. Food is nearly impossible to fault. Lamb is ALWAYS tender, and that's saying something. They always give you papadams, mango and mint yogurt with your order but they are a bit pricier than the rest. Well worth it though.. can't emphasise that enough (we usually have enough for a 2nd round the following day)

Between these guys and Tak-Tai mentioned above, Dublin 8 has been saved in my opinion.

http://www.konkan.ie/

Address:
46 Upper Clanbrassil Street
Dublin 8
Ireland
(near Harolds Cross Bridge)

Phone: 01 4738252
Email: info@konkan.ie

http://www.konkan.ie/

todolist · 10-09-2009 7:05pm

Anyone got a recommendation for a good Chinese takeaway in south Dublin.Thanks.

jimi_t · 10-09-2009 7:11pm

Not quite chinese, more thai/vietnamese but with some sweet and sour stuff etc... on the menu and pretty damn excellent is Diep@Home delivering out of Ranelagh/Blackrock.

http://www.diep.net/?/athome/menu/

The Bamboo in Ranelagh is a bit of a 70s throwback but very good quality meat and very reasonable. Miles ahead of anything in Rathmines.

http://www.ratemyarea.com/places/the-bamboo-chinese-ta-12417

Also, saw a lot of nonsense about 'the best chinese restaurant in Dublin' above. It's a toss-up between Wongs in Ranelagh, Kites in Ballsbridge or 'The Good World' on Georges street depending on regional style/price range.

todolist · 10-09-2009 7:46pm

Anymore please.Ta.

SerialComplaint · 10-09-2009 8:01pm

todolist wrote: »

Anyone got a recommendation for a good Chinese takeaway in south Dublin.Thanks.

EScent in Ballinteer (beside the Coach House) does very nice Thai stuff. The sit-down prices were crazy expensive, but the take-away or delivery was fairly reasonable.

merlynthewizard · 11-09-2009 12:01am

Take Away is the Oriental Express in Monkstown and the Good World if you want a resturant.

WhoseView: Michael · 29-09-2009 10:56am

I would recommend Amerta Chinese Restaurant in Monkstown or China Schucan in Sandyford (used to be Stillorgan)

Krusty_Clown · 29-09-2009 11:41am

It has been recommended on this board a number of times, but here's one more: Hilan on Capel Street is a very good authentic restaurant, that won't give you the 'Irish-Chinese' dining experience, that is so common from many Chinese restaurants the length and breadth of the country. Very reasonable too.

dudara · 29-09-2009 2:20pm

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

It has been recommended on this board a number of times, but here's one more: Hilan on Capel Street is a very good authentic restaurant, that won't give you the 'Irish-Chinese' dining experience, that is so common from many Chinese restaurants the length and breadth of the country. Very reasonable too.

It is simply the best. Real authentic food with no compromise for the bland Irish palette. Excellent and the staff are so so nice and friendly.

We took a gamble last Sunday and went to the new Chinese/Malaysian restaurant where Jade Garden (or was it Jade Palace) used to be. We walked out regretting it - bland white gloopy sauce - a throwback to the horrible old days of Chinese food in Ireland.

It's hard to beat the Hilan - or the Fortuna Sichuan on Parnell Street.

Sharlovesjohn · 15-10-2009 2:47pm

Has anyone tried yungs in dun laoghaire??

trying to find a nice chinese curry wise to suit me (not to spicy but rich) and my boyfriend's (nice and thick) tastes

thanks!

diego ribas · 26-11-2009 6:56pm

SerialComplaint wrote: »

EScent in Ballinteer (beside the Coach House) does very nice Thai stuff. The sit-down prices were crazy expensive, but the take-away or delivery was fairly reasonable.

Christ on a bike, India and Thailand are not regions of China!!!

here2surf · 20-12-2009 10:03pm

Anybody tried Gong.
It is supposed to have a chef and staff from the Szechuan that moved to Sandyford.
As for Wongs, the waiting staff seem more intent on topping up your wine

than bringing your food.

Todd Gack · 20-12-2009 10:23pm

Tried Gong shortly after it opened. Staff were very friendly, attentive and welcoming. My main was only ok, but that was more down to a bad choice on my part. Starter was nice enough if I remember correctly. Worth a look I would say, I'm planning a return visit myself.

On a side note eScent in Ballinteer is awful, the worst dining experience I've had in Dublin I would say. Very pricey and the most bland tasteless Thai red curry I've ever had. It really did taste like nothing.

Mr.Boots · 22-12-2009 1:15am

dudara wrote: »

It is simply the best. Real authentic food with no compromise for the bland Irish palette. Excellent and the staff are so so nice and friendly.

We took a gamble last Sunday and went to the new Chinese/Malaysian restaurant where Jade Garden (or was it Jade Palace) used to be. We walked out regretting it - bland white gloopy sauce - a throwback to the horrible old days of Chinese food in Ireland.

It's hard to beat the Hilan - or the Fortuna Sichuan on Parnell Street.

Tried this place recently, as a lover of authentic chinese food i have to say i was a little disapointed, it wasnt bad or anything but it just wasnt anyting special, they use to much salt also.
I can cook a better Ma Po Tofu and Tung Choi in preserved bean curd and im not chinese.

chillywilly · 22-12-2009 1:22am

Theres a new chinese take away in rathgar across from Comans. I had it tonight and it was lovely. Although I cant guarantee it is MSG free.

makalay · 26-06-2010 7:16pm

Mr.Canon wrote: »

Hey, I know this is an old thread, but it's an important one as I've found it more than once whilst searching for takeaways...

Got to big up my realatively new local called 'TAK TAI' on Clanbrassil St (know that lil group of 4 takeaways on their own?) ...they're Thai/Asian and they're really big on flavour with none of the gloop. No cornstarch in any of their dishes me thinks, and that's a wonderful thing

Definite Thai buzz to their food... lots of heat, great masaman, my fav meal is called Pad-Prik (chilli garlic lime fish sauce & cashew nuts), pick your meal then pick your meat/tofu/veg to go with it. They're nice in there with genuine smiles, decent english and their delivery guy is sound too.

These guys stand out amongst the lazy, gloupy chineses that flood this part of town.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Tak-Tai
http://www.taktai.ie/

Unit 1 Malpas Court,
Clanbrassil Street Lower,
Dublin 8
T +353 (0)1 473 7202 +353 (0)1 473 6671
customerservice@taktai.ie

- the only duf thing i've had from them is the tempura prawns - 1st, it wasn't proper tempura batter, 2nd it was soft and gaky... just doesn't travel

just ordered form here, the worst I ever had, couldn't even eat it.

the beer revolu · 28-06-2010 5:52pm

makalay wrote: »

just ordered form here, the worst I ever had, couldn't even eat it.

Could you elaborate?

ene · 11-02-2011 10:26pm

just for any one who wants too know

the bamboo in ranelagh is closed since christmas... i tried getting it this evening and was so disapointed as it was my favourite chinese.... i had to get diep instead!

bimlico · 14-02-2011 10:36am

here2surf wrote: »

Anybody tried Gong.
It is supposed to have a chef and staff from the Szechuan that moved to Sandyford.
As for Wongs, the waiting staff seem more intent on topping up your wine than bringing your food.

Have been to Gongs twice. It's only OK. Nowhere near as good as the Sichuan in Stillorgan used to be.

olaola · 14-02-2011 11:18am

New Land in Kilmainham, hands down -it's fabulous. Their noodles are just AMAZING. I'd eat two long trays of them just on their own.

bimlico · 22-02-2011 9:02am

ene wrote: »

just for any one who wants too know

the bamboo in ranelagh is closed since christmas... i tried getting it this evening and was so disapointed as it was my favourite chinese.... i had to get diep instead!

I was so disappointed to see the Bamboo had closed. I had my very first Chinese meal from there way back in 1974 and I became a firm fan. Went there last Sept and it was as good as ever. Haven't been able to patronise it as much since I moved but I would always go back a few times a year for their spring rolls alone - mmmmmmm.

Thought it would last for ever. Anyone know where the people who ran it have gone? They were good.

Snake Pliisken · 10-04-2011 5:26pm

Feel kinda lost without the Bamboo, it's been my chinese since I was a babby. Been shopping around but everywhere seems to be over-salted muck.

Greatly appreciate any one with an alternative that rocks my mouth, suggestions?

Jay2011 · 18-07-2011 8:35pm

Anise in Ballinteer is a very good choice

its food is lovely and it has its very own tapenyaki bar

food 10/10

SerialComplaint · 19-07-2011 8:10am

Jay2011 wrote: »

Anise in Ballinteer is a very good choice

its food is lovely and it has its very own tapenyaki bar

food 10/10

Recommendations from first-time posters will be treated with suspicion, Mr Anise.

IMHO, the food there is nice but very over-priced. Their take-away prices are decent.

bimlico · 25-07-2011 6:59am

Snake Pliisken wrote: »

Feel kinda lost without the Bamboo, it's been my chinese since I was a babby. Been shopping around but everywhere seems to be over-salted muck.

Greatly appreciate any one with an alternative that rocks my mouth, suggestions?

Well the Bamboo has reopened (June 2011) under the cunningly original name "The New Bamboo". Have tried it once and it seems to be just as good but you would need to check it out yourself. Sometimes when places like this open up, they are brilliant for a few months and then there is a deterioration. Remains to be seen.

Run_to_da_hills · 25-07-2011 11:41pm

Lees Kitchen Dalkey, my local.

Best Chinese Take Away in South Dublin?

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