The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

nerwen · 03-04-2018 07:01AM

JackieChang wrote: »

Jaysus that butter on a rock in a box is ridiculous. One of the worst I've seen.

You should submit it to the "we want plates" Facebook or Twitter. Although the pic might not be good enough. Do you have a close up of it?

What's the very last pic? Are they stones in the box?

Jaysis.

I honestly didn't think the butter was such a big deal, just mildly amusing. No closeup of it, nope.

The last pic is truffles, dark and white chocolate.

Seamai · 03-04-2018 07:21AM

Malari wrote: »

Ichigo ichie taking reservations, yahoo!

I've eaten in his place on Evergreen Street and it's fantastic, however I have huge reservations about Ichigo Ichie. This will be at the other end of the spectrum altogether from Miyazaki with prices to match. I'm not sure that Cork is ready for a restaurant where the only choice is a €95, 12 course tasting menu comprising of food that is alien to must palates.

Harika · 03-04-2018 07:54AM

Seamai wrote: »

I've eaten in his place on Evergreen Street and it's fantastic, however I have huge reservations about Ichigo Ichie. This will be at the other end of the spectrum altogether from Miyazaki with prices to match. I'm not sure that Cork is ready for a restaurant where the only choice is a €95, 12 course tasting menu comprising of food that is alien to must palates.

They are already well booked as far as I could see from the booking page. 95 is far steeper than I expected, still might be something for an annual treat. I think also businesses will be heavily invested there as it is something to brag about.

H8GHOTI · 03-04-2018 08:07AM

I was in Greene’s too last week for a 7 course meal.

nerwen’s description was funny but I’m not getting the fuss over the butter? It’s not like it was one of the courses :-)
Thought the presentation was nice. Just like everything else a bit fancy & pretentious.

I wasn’t blown away by what I had to be honest. Nice change from regular 3 course dinner though. I had a half price voucher, don’t think it’s worth full price.

Some of the courses on the 7 course were the same. The ones on the 9 course I didn’t have look good.

H8GHOTI · 03-04-2018 08:11AM

Ichigo ichie - is €95 tasting menu definitely the only option? Or is that the chef counter special?

Harika · 03-04-2018 08:16AM

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Ichigo ichie - is €95 tasting menu definitely the only option? Or is that the chef counter special?

There are two options for 95 Euros. One with the chef, the other one in the dinning room.

Malari · 03-04-2018 09:20AM

Harika wrote: »

They are already well booked as far as I could see from the booking page. 95 is far steeper than I expected, still might be something for an annual treat. I think also businesses will be heavily invested there as it is something to brag about.

It's almost completely booked out for several months. I don't know how long it will last, but even if it's a year he will have achieved something. It's definitely not something you'd be doing often, but there are plenty of people who are eager to try new things, and judging from the popularity of Miyazaki I'd say many who would make an annual trip to Ichigo Ichie if it's worth it.

whatever76 · 03-04-2018 11:08AM

Nice write up here regarding Ichigo Ichie - https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/i-have-obsessed-about-opening-these-doors-for-years-new-irish-restaurant-with-95-nochoice-12course-menu-36750550.html

Really hope it does well - it could be Corks Michelin star restaurant !!!

Water John · 03-04-2018 11:44AM

Really wish them well, as I would all who take the risk and open an eatery, no matter what market they aim for. I wouldn't however pay anything like that. Thought there wouldn't be enough of a market for it, but fine with being proved wrong.

the beer revolu · 03-04-2018 01:31PM

I've booked Ichigo Ichie for five people for June - chef's counter.
Can't wait.
No idea if I'd be willing to go back - time will tell.

sporina · 03-04-2018 04:37PM

Malari wrote: »

Ichigo ichie taking reservations, yahoo!

such a pity one cannot have a main course - i have never tried miyzaki cos of lack of seating and there are certain dishes you cannot take out so was delighted when i heard that he was opening a restaurant; thought, at last, I can try one of his mains in a comfortable setting.. but as I don't know if i would even like Japanese food, no way am i going to pay €95 for the experience...

Jentle Grenade · 03-04-2018 04:48PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

I've booked Ichigo Ichie for five people for June - chef's counter.
Can't wait.
No idea if I'd be willing to go back - time will tell.

Same, can’t wait! Hope it goes great for him

Malari · 03-04-2018 04:51PM

sporina wrote: »

such a pity one cannot have a main course - i have never tried miyzaki cos of lack of seating and there are certain dishes you cannot take out so was delighted when i heard that he was opening a restaurant; thought, at last, I can try one of his mains in a comfortable setting.. but as I don't know if i would even like Japanese food, no way am i going to pay €95 for the experience...

That's true, but plenty of the dishes are available to take out. I've never eaten in there.

03-04-2018 05:09PM

Will look forward to seeing the reviews here of that.

Was in orso Thursday evening. Already have been raving about it here before but hadn’t been back since
Have a gorge main of some sort of beef pie
The chocolate platter is perfect for sharing then
I just love it in there, the staff and service is excellent. Definatly one of my faves in cork

sporina · 03-04-2018 05:13PM

Malari wrote: »

That's true, but plenty of the dishes are available to take out. I've never eaten in there.

not sure if take out would do it justice - would prefer to eat in a restaurant setting - esp for a 1st time japanese experience.. its a real pity one cannot have a main in the new place.. anyway

Zayn Colossal Stance wrote: »

Will look forward to seeing the reviews here of that.

Was in orso Thursday evening. Already have been raving about it here before but hadn’t been back since
Have a gorge main of some sort of beef pie
The chocolate platter is perfect for sharing then
I just love it in there, the staff and service is excellent. Definatly one of my faves in cork

yeah ORSO is my fav these days

JackieChang · 03-04-2018 06:46PM

Getting some of the dishes to go in Miyazaki would definitely ruin them. I'm thinking of the Lemon Ramen in particular. The noodles are cooked absolutely perfectly, and if they're thrown into a container for another 20 minutes on the back of a Deliveroo they'd probably turn to mush and have the texture of Koka noodles.

It's also a very wet and watery dish, and the presentation is a big part of it. Very well presented.

Basically I can't see how it would survive bring transported out of the place.

I must say though it's a rip off. €15 for that. But tastes amazing. Great hangover cure too.

sporina · 03-04-2018 07:10PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Getting some of the dishes to go in Miyazaki would definitely ruin them. I'm thinking of the Lemon Ramen in particular. The noodles are cooked absolutely perfectly, and if they're thrown into a container for another 20 minutes on the back of a Deliveroo they'd probably turn to mush and have the texture of Koka noodles.

It's also a very wet and watery dish, and the presentation is a big part of it. Very well presented.

Basically I can't see how it would survive bring transported out of the place.

I must say though it's a rip off. €15 for that. But tastes amazing. Great hangover cure too.

yep those are the exact reasons why I would not risk take out - would not be giving its a fair go i'd say.. and especially in light of the fact that I am not sure whether or not I would like it - i don't think that kind of cuisine is my flavour profile but still would like to try it someday based on all the reviews, press etc.. era maybe he will do a more reasonable menu in the restaurant in time..

03-04-2018 07:24PM

sporina wrote: »

such a pity one cannot have a main course - i have never tried miyzaki cos of lack of seating and there are certain dishes you cannot take out so was delighted when i heard that he was opening a restaurant; thought, at last, I can try one of his mains in a comfortable setting.. but as I don't know if i would even like Japanese food, no way am i going to pay €95 for the experience...

Yeah it would be nice if they do mains. I don't eat meat (I do eat fish though) so I don't think the 95 euro menu would do for me.

JackieChang · 03-04-2018 07:42PM

sporina wrote: »

era maybe he will do a more reasonable menu in the restaurant in time..

He'll probably have to do that once Cork diners blow their load during the first couple of months and bookings slow down.

I'll be happy to eat my words though. If this €95 dinner thing lasts a year or more fair play to him.

Nonoperational · 03-04-2018 08:24PM

Booked Ichigo Ichie for June and went on waitlist for April. Got offered table for April yesterday so obviously lots of cancellations. Can’t wait to try. €90 is standard enough for top class tasting menus. wouldn’t have an issue with it.

sporina · 03-04-2018 09:11PM

JackieChang wrote: »

He'll probably have to do that once Cork diners blow their load during the first couple of months and bookings slow down.

I'll be happy to eat my words though. If this €95 dinner thing lasts a year or more fair play to him.

i wish him every success but i can't see it lasting too long with that menu... not in cork... such a place can only thrive with repeat customers and at that price he won't have many... and by the looks of his website he's not encouraging such either "once in a lifetime".. ekk - he might wanna get rid of that

nerwen · 03-04-2018 10:14PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Getting some of the dishes to go in Miyazaki would definitely ruin them. I'm thinking of the Lemon Ramen in particular.

The lemon ramen isn't available as takeout. I've been wanting to try it, but when I go there's either no seat or it's not on the menu that day.

Always end up getting something amazingly tasty though.

Seamai · 04-04-2018 07:26AM

I passed Miyazaki today and had a look at the specials, they're prices seem to be more expensive than when I ate there not that long ago.

H8GHOTI · 04-04-2018 07:40AM

Got Bao Boi last night. Very tasty.

Got the pork one with peanuts & wasabi and there was a special on with Smoked Haddock & Crab.

Meal deal for €10 is good. 1 bao with fries, a side & a drink. Definitely go again.

JackieChang · 04-04-2018 10:28AM

Seamai wrote: »

I passed Miyazaki today and had a look at the specials, they're prices seem to be more expensive than when I ate there not that long ago.

They've definitely upped the price. They started charging for the egg in the ramen now. Used to come with it, now I think it's €1.50 extra. For an egg.

opus · 04-04-2018 01:19PM

Went for lunch to Sicilian Delights today, not really a panini fan but have to say it probably one of the best ones I've had. Tight squeeze in there so go early or late I guess.

waxmelts2000 · 04-04-2018 06:54PM

Just saw on Neil prendeville Twitter that Bad Boy Bbq has closed

Mumha · 04-04-2018 10:08PM

Valyawl wrote: »

Just saw on Neil prendeville Twitter that Bad Boy Bbq has closed

On one level, I'm not surprised, I think they weren't sure what target market they were aiming for. That said, it's surprising because they are in a great location.

the beer revolu · 05-04-2018 08:58AM

Valyawl wrote: »

Just saw on Neil prendeville Twitter that Bad Boy Bbq has closed

It was a really horrible looking place to sit in, a narrow strip down the side of the restaurant.
Everything seemed to be served with chips and coleslaw. Nothing about the place drew me in and I live close by.
I pass by there most Wednesdays and lately it hasn't been open on that day.

To be honest, I'm surprised that they lasted as long as they did.

I hope the markets side of their business survives, at least.

DeadlyH83 · 05-04-2018 12:52PM

Can anyone recommend any bars or restaurants which is baby/buggy friendly from your experience?
Myself and my wife love going out for meals , we have a 18 month old boy and another on the way.
Thank you

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