The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

JackieChang wrote: »

Was looking at justeat and found a new spot on McCurtain st. called "The Hand of Fatima". Greek/Middle eastern food. Anybody know anything about this place? Food is right up my alley. Might sample it tonight.

That's run by the same family that own Sultan on penrose wharf (they are all brothers - Toufiq runs the shop).

The McCurtain Street shop is called something Sultan Delight (they sell teas and baklava etc) and also hold cookery classes (went to 1 two weeks ago). For some reason they trade on just eat as hand of Fatima. The kitchen is below the shop

https://www.facebook.com/CorkSultanDelight/

^Drove past there Saturday evening, was empty.

who_me wrote: »

Cafe Velo seem to have stopped evening servings again. We had a booking, which they cancelled but then offered to book us elsewhere, and comped a couple of bottles of wine by way of apology - nice touch!

Yeah, seems to have been an experiment that failed, unfortunately. It's just that bit out of the way at night, I think. And still feels like a cafe rather than a restaurant.

sporina wrote: »

ok soup fans - where in town does great soup/s for lunch? that time of year again

I love the bonito soup based ramen in Wabisabi.

El Padrino on cook street is very good, I highly recommend the chicken lasagne

BurnsCarpenter wrote:

Been into sonny's deli a couple of times recently. Tried a sandwich and some of their salads. All savage.

They have a noodle bar on Mahon and Douglas markets (standing looking at it now) equally savage... Pho bó... Beef, noodles in broth my fave...

ncmc wrote: »

Guys, where would you recommend for tapas and drinks for a group of friends, females, late 30's?

Cask I would recommend

Kerry25x wrote: »

Where can I buy quesadillas in Cork please? I've tried a few of the Mexican places but can't seem to find them! Thanks

Tequila jacks do a breakfast quesadilla, and they have them as starters on the evening menu.

There's been several different restaurants in the venue at the bottom of Shandon Street. The previous offering was a Georgian fast food outlet which was intresting, if not outstanding.

What's there now is called BBQ House. It's not a genuine BBQ place like White Rabbit, Bad Boys or Holy Smoke but rather a fast food grill restaurant. They do pizza, falafel, burgers, kebabs etc.

I've been twice and had the same thing both times - grilled chicken leg. It's a boned leg of chicken with the skin on. It's cooked from raw to order with crispy skin and served with chips, a little side salad and a very tasty chilli sauce. It's really simple, fresh and lovely. I can't think of anywhere else that I can get a freshly cooked leg of chicken.
Downside: chips are only alright.
Upside : it costs €6!

the beer revolu wrote: »

What's there now is called BBQ House. It's not a genuine BBQ place like White Rabbit, Bad Boys or Holy Smoke but rather a fast food grill restaurant.

I was there once and had the lamb. Have to say it was very good and very very cheap! Perfect spot to have a quick bite to eat before going across to the cinema. Shame they are always so quiet, I'd like to see them do well but restaurants just don't seem to survive too long in that spot.

Kerry25x wrote: »

I was there once and had the lamb. Have to say it was very good and very very cheap! Perfect spot to have a quick bite to eat before going across to the cinema. Shame they are always so quiet, I'd like to see them do well but restaurants just don't seem to survive too long in that spot.

Was that the quzi you had? It looks good on the menu.
I see they also do lamb chops for €7.

Pity I'm trying to eat less red meat these days.

the beer revolu wrote: »

Was that the quzi you had? It looks good on the menu.
I see they also do lamb chops for €7.

Pity I'm trying to eat less red meat these days.

It was the lamb chops that I got, I enjoyed them. I actually thought the chips were great too.

had soup from Del Cafe today and it was terrible - roast vegetable - but blitzed!! I expected it to be non blitzed - usually roast veg soup it not - and it was soooooo salty that my mouth was burning.. and my take out tub was just about half full - for €3.50 - and no bread with that....

twas my first time in there - i am reluctant to go back - I probably won't

the beer revolu wrote: »

De Calf?

Usually find their soup fantastic. Love their potato and chicory.

Belle E. Flops wrote: »

Went to the Oyster Tavern for the first time the other day and was really impressed. I thought it was decorated beautifully, the staff were really pleasant and friendly, and I had the nicest burger I've had in a very long time.

is it a bar or more of an eatery?