The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

the beer revolu wrote: »

Went to Thali again - the Nepalese place on Pope's Quay.
It's really very good, really fresh tasting and quite different to an Indian restaurant though the menu reads similarly.

They don't seem to have gathered much of a following as of yet so plenty of availability at this time of the year.

I really would urge people to give it a go. I'd like it to survive.

My mam is working with the owners wife so I have tried it. Really nice and different. My wife is a big fan of it and its very reasonably priced.

Indian food to me feels greasy, this tastes much cleaner and fresher.

the beer revolu

Went to Thali again - the Nepalese place on Pope's Quay.
It's really very good, really fresh tasting and quite different to an Indian restaurant though the menu reads similarly.

They don't seem to have gathered much of a following as of yet so plenty of availability at this time of the year.

I really would urge people to give it a go. I'd like it to survive.

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Aroi (previously on Carey's Lane) have announced on their social media that they're no longer re-opening. Disappointing as they've been on about it for about a year.
Had a nice meal in there the one time I went, one of the better of those countless Asian street food joints. Wonder what the reason they're staying closed is? Didn't their owner pass away recently?

Surreptitious

the beer revolu wrote: »

Puri

Oh I see, I hadn't noticed it there at all. Pity it closed.

the beer revolu

Surreptitious wrote: »

What was it called?

Puri

Surreptitious

the beer revolu wrote: »

It's gone. Didn't last long.
I went and it wasn't bad.

What was it called?

Jentle Grenade

pwurple wrote: »

Feckin nora elbow lane is popular. Walked in at 6:30 this evening (a wednesday) and was told next table available at 8:30. Bit late for us, but must try earlier next time.

We went in at half five and we had to wait an hour for a table. Worth it, it was the best meal I've had in there. Absolutely jammed too.

limnam wrote: »

Did you notice if they had their own beers back on?

I didn't I'm afraid... didn't get past the door.

limnam

pwurple wrote: »

Feckin nora elbow lane is popular. Walked in at 6:30 this evening (a wednesday) and was told next table available at 8:30. Bit late for us, but must try earlier next time.

Did you notice if they had their own beers back on?

Feckin nora elbow lane is popular. Walked in at 6:30 this evening (a wednesday) and was told next table available at 8:30. Bit late for us, but must try earlier next time.

the beer revolu

JackieChang wrote: »

Anybody been to that Georgian restaurant on Shandon Street yet?

It's gone. Didn't last long.
I went and it wasn't bad.

JackieChang

Anybody been to that Georgian restaurant on Shandon Street yet?

nerwen

sporina wrote: »

thought that they didn't accept bookings?

They didn't in the past, but they may have changed that of course. Wouldn't say it's likely as the place doesn't look much bigger than what it was in the photo.

https://twitter.com/ElbowLaneCork/status/809081397214384130

rob316 wrote: »

sweet, going to make a booking, been dying to try it.

thought that they didn't accept bookings?

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Elbow Lane just tweeted that they're open.

sweet, going to make a booking, been dying to try it.

Toto Wolfcastle

Elbow Lane just tweeted that they're open.

awe blessed'd are the fond memories...

bee06

dudara wrote: »

God bless the Gingerbread House. It was a great spot. They had lovely homemade lemonade.

Amazing lemonade! And quiche as well. When I was in school that was where we'd go for birthday celebrations.

dudara

God bless the Gingerbread House. It was a great spot. They had lovely homemade lemonade.

kcb

bee06 wrote: »

There used to be a place like that on Paul street next to the Gingerbread Hoise (now Amicus). 10 small doughnuts for 2 euro or something. It was heaven!

That was the people from the restaurant where Amicus is now.. what was that called again?

bee06 wrote: »

There used to be a place like that on Paul street next to the Gingerbread Hoise (now Amicus). 10 small doughnuts for 2 euro or something. It was heaven!

Balls of sugar, they were beautiful.

Nonoperational

That place was amazing. Back when I was young and it didn't matter what I ate, I used to love them.

bee06

sporina wrote: »

Memories from when I was a poor student in Dublin; walking up O Connell Street I would frequently have to pass a donut street vendor (well it was a kind of shop but you ordered through the window from the street, if you know what I mean - Like Leonidas on OP street)... awe the smell use to drive me crazy.. sugar and grease hmm... but they were out of my food budget,.. (the cheapest bread and cheese sarnies in my lunch box no doubt).. awe... memories..

There used to be a place like that on Paul street next to the Gingerbread Hoise (now Amicus). 10 small doughnuts for 2 euro or something. It was heaven!

Memories from when I was a poor student in Dublin; walking up O Connell Street I would frequently have to pass a donut street vendor (well it was a kind of shop but you ordered through the window from the street, if you know what I mean - Like Leonidas on OP street)... awe the smell use to drive me crazy.. sugar and grease hmm... but they were out of my food budget,.. (the cheapest bread and cheese sarnies in my lunch box no doubt).. awe... memories..

rob316 wrote: »

Had a couple today. Tasty, not amazing maybe I was expecting more. €3 a pop so not cheap but they seem to be doing really well for their first week.

I'll try a few more flavours over the coming weeks.

3 each! For a doughnut. They would want to be good in fairness.

pwurple wrote: »

Doughnut place has landed. It was only a matter of time...

Huckleberry donuts on sawmill street (yeah, i know, but that's how they spell it). Have not been in myself yet, but reports are good. Rolo doughnut...

Linky
https://www.facebook.com/HuckleberrysDonuts/

Had a couple today. Tasty, not amazing maybe I was expecting more. €3 a pop so not cheap but they seem to be doing really well for their first week.

I'll try a few more flavours over the coming weeks.

JackieChang wrote: »

The circle thing is the bulgur wheat yeah. Kind of a tomato flavour..

Chips were definitely not undercooked, they were delicious and crispy. It's probably the lighting. No idea if they're frozen. That doesn't bother me anyway.

€14.95 for the dish. Not cheap not expensive. It's worth it for the meat though. I believe it's cheaper at lunchtime, around €11 or €12-ish.

That's about right for it I'd say.

kingtut

JackieChang wrote: »

I went to Nosta last night and if you are a fan of grilled meat / Lebanese / Turksih / Mediterranean style dishes get your arses in there NOW!

I got the grilled lamb dish and the missus got the adana dish. Hers was delicious but I preferred my lamb one. Lovely tender meat. Perfectly seasoned and has that faint "cooked over the coals" flavour, nice dish overall - comes with chips, bulgur rice, dipping sauce, salad, Lebanesey bread. The interior is dark enough and stylish. Could be good for a date too. The menu isn't just grilled meat though there are a good few other options (seafood & pasta) that I haven't tried. But that grilled meat holy bejaysus it's yum.

Perhaps I'll be the odd one out but nothing on the plate looks tasty to me! Nevertheless it is always nice to try new places and if I'm in the area I'll give it a shot.

Anyone tried the white rabbit on McCurtain street?