The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

sporina · 21-07-2018 02:18PM

roundymac wrote: »

I miss Star Anise.:(

yep i miss star anise too..

must try docklands though - apparently its has the same owners as club brasserie which i also liked

Malari · 21-07-2018 02:22PM

sporina wrote: »

yep i miss star anise too..

must try docklands though - apparently its has the same owners as club brasserie which i also liked

I was there the other night...Dockland, that is. It's a lovely looking restaurant, though quite dark at the back, and very noisy! We were both happy with what we had, tasty, if perhaps a bit on the small side, portion-wise. And they seemed to be selling 150ml glasses of wine, or someone was being tight with the pouring. Reasonable prices - would probably return.

roundymac · 21-07-2018 05:04PM

Malari wrote: »

I was there the other night...Dockland, that is. It's a lovely looking restaurant, though quite dark at the back, and very noisy! We were both happy with what we had, tasty, if perhaps a bit on the small side, portion-wise. And they seemed to be selling 150ml glasses of wine, or someone was being tight with the pouring. Reasonable prices - would probably return.

Where's that?

Malari · 21-07-2018 07:21PM

roundymac wrote: »

Where's that?

Next to Tequila Jack on Lapp's Quay.

pwurple · 22-07-2018 06:45AM

sporina wrote: »

i miss fenn's quay

Kate has taken over Oyster tavern kitchen. Head in there instead.

pwurple · 22-07-2018 06:46AM

sporina wrote: »

yep i miss star anise too..

must try docklands though - apparently its has the same owners as club brasserie which i also liked

Yup, or if you’re are old as me... they ran Harold’s before that.

sporina · 22-07-2018 02:56PM

pwurple wrote: »

Yup, or if you’re are old as me... they ran Harold’s before that.

no i wasn't around for Harolds

Reputable Rog · 22-07-2018 05:48PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

People here seem to like it.
I didn't think there was great flavour from the patties but I did like the fact that their standard burger is 2 thinner patties rather than one thick one.

No flavour from the meat, found myself adding salt to the burger is which something I would not normally do.

the beer revolu · 22-07-2018 06:07PM

Reputable Rog wrote: »

No flavour from the meat, found myself adding salt to the burger is which something I would not normally do.

Not just me!!!

I think the flavour from the bunsen meat is fantastic.

nerwen · 22-07-2018 06:37PM

Finally went to Ichigo Ichie, absolutely loved it.

Not really a raw fish person, which wasn't a problem at all as there was only really raw fish twice. 1 of the nigiri pieces and 1 out of the 3 sashimi were raw, the rest were all treated in some way.

My favourite dishes:
- The ume plum tofu which was this amazing soft jelly consistency with a combination of flavours that blew me away
- The pork belly and daikon soup which felt a lot like Japanese bacon and cabbage with the most amazing broth
- The little seaweed amuse-bouche which had the texture of glass noodles and was pickled in I think a dashi vinegar? It was great anyway
- Honourable mentions to the egg custard with chicken thigh, my brain couldn't compute the texture of panacotta in a savoury dish

Took some pics.

JackieChang · 23-07-2018 10:28AM

Would you be full after eating in Ichigo?

pwurple · 23-07-2018 10:35AM

JackieChang wrote: »

Would you be full after eating in Ichigo?

We were. But I wouldn't bring someone there who "likes a big feed". I've brought an american to elbow lane before, they ate 2 steaks and a few sides, and still wanted to stop for pizza on the way home.

the beer revolu · 23-07-2018 01:12PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Would you be full after eating in Ichigo?

I was stuffed.
Average eater would be full.
Big eater might be a little hungry.

Oleander · 23-07-2018 01:27PM

The pictures are really helpful NERWEN thanks. I don't know if it would be for me, I love my food, I don't think it would be the portion size that would bother me, I'm sure the flavours are amazing but it's not crying out to me to try it. I think the Cod Roe has put me off, I don't like that stuff.

nerwen · 23-07-2018 09:20PM

I'm not a really big eater, but I was stuffed.

If you like Japanese food I'd heartily recommend it Oleander, roe or no. You can always kind of brush that aside.

Oleander · 24-07-2018 02:17PM

It's expensive stuff to be brushing aside, but yeah that's what I would do!! I do like Japanese food, and I know the flavours must be amazing. We have two friends who will be going separately so we'll see what they say, but maybe we'll give it a go sometime.

the beer revolu · 24-07-2018 02:37PM

Regarding Ichigo Ichie, I'm kind funny when it comes to fish. I don't like very "fishy" tastes - I don't like anchovies or any tinned fish, for example. I also don't like roe but these element are really tiny on the plate.

I don't have any problems with raw or marinated fish. When I was there most of the fish was, essentially, raw. Some was pressed, some aged, some marinated and some very lightly flamed but it was all, to my mind, basically raw.

If you can get over this idea/texture you will find that the flavours aren't strongly fishy at all.

I want to go again!

BullBlackNova · 30-07-2018 09:24AM

Anyone heard anything about Bao Boi lately? No social media activity for a few weeks - and they had been very busy up to that point (actually couldn't even find their Instagram page today!) - and the place has been closed the last few times I passed (though that wouldn't have necessarily been at busy times).

Would be a shame if it was closed. There seemed to be a lot of interest in some quarters for it.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 30-07-2018 10:11AM

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Anyone heard anything about Bao Boi lately? No social media activity for a few weeks - and they had been very busy up to that point (actually couldn't even find their Instagram page today!) - and the place has been closed the last few times I passed (though that wouldn't have necessarily been at busy times).

Would be a shame if it was closed. There seemed to be a lot of interest in some quarters for it.

I went once, I did enjoy the food but I found it extremely overpriced....

pwurple · 30-07-2018 10:39AM

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Anyone heard anything about Bao Boi lately? No social media activity for a few weeks - and they had been very busy up to that point (actually couldn't even find their Instagram page today!) - and the place has been closed the last few times I passed (though that wouldn't have necessarily been at busy times).

Would be a shame if it was closed. There seemed to be a lot of interest in some quarters for it.

Shame if it closed, we only went the once as well. Very tasty, but jesus it was eye-crossingly expensive for a street food take-away. I've no problem paying for quality, but enough of us travel these days... Not expecting Thai prices, will throw a quizzical look when it's considerable cheaper in London for a Bao than in Cork.

clio_16v · 02-08-2018 04:28PM

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Anyone heard anything about Bao Boi lately? No social media activity for a few weeks - and they had been very busy up to that point (actually couldn't even find their Instagram page today!) - and the place has been closed the last few times I passed (though that wouldn't have necessarily been at busy times).

Would be a shame if it was closed. There seemed to be a lot of interest in some quarters for it.

The unit is for rent on daft so guessing its gone

JackieChang · 02-08-2018 04:31PM

I remember when Bao Boi were just opening up and they had some promo stuff in the papers.

This article was in the Echo. Nothing wrong with the article, but I always wondered what in the absolute f&*% was on that plate he's holding.

https://www.eveningecho.ie/corknews/Thats-the-job-Boi-Asian-inspired-eatery-joins-host-of-new-outlets-0a575dd4-4ce0-4569-9b63-b678b6b3a58e-ds

Still keeps me up at night.

the beer revolu · 03-08-2018 12:18PM

clio_16v wrote: »

The unit is for rent on daft so guessing its gone

Shame, I liked Bao Boi.
It was a touch too expensive, I thing.
Although the €10 deal was alright. (Bao, side, fries and a drink)

twowheelsonly · 06-08-2018 08:08PM

Was out in East Village in Douglas on Saturday night for the first time in a long long time.
5 of us had dinner in the bar and I was very impressed with it. Very relaxed setting and a decent crowd in. We were entertaining a cousin who was over from England and she loved it. I had the Sea Bass which was possibly a tad overcooked but nothing too offensive and had ribs starters which fell off the bone - absolutely delicious. FREE TIP: if you're ordering Tacos starter make sure there's at least 3 people there to share them !! :eek:

northgirl · 08-08-2018 07:23AM

Had pancakes in the cafe in BTs at the weekend. Those and a cup of tea cost about €11. Disgraceful. Wouldn't feed a sparrow. Not that I'd had high hopes mind you.

beer enigma · 08-08-2018 12:10PM

I see Alchemy by the Lough was issued a closure order in July, I presume it was only temporary thing ?

Harika · 08-08-2018 12:16PM

beer enigma wrote: »

I see Alchemy by the Lough was issued a closure order in July, I presume it was only temporary thing ?

Yeah just checked their facebook page

Hi all. We had hoped to work away serving out of the horsebox but the authorities have advised us we need full facilities including staff toilet and hot water in every sink etc. So we have to close as there is a lot of work to do. So it's REVAMP and REBOOT guys - Thanks for keeping us company in the sunshine these past few months. See you all soon.

Water John · 08-08-2018 01:49PM

I would expect everyone in the business, would know the basics required for a food outlet.

sporina · 08-08-2018 07:26PM

Water John wrote: »

I would expect everyone in the business, would know the basics required for a food outlet.

ate in the langford row cafe once (same owners?) - never again - place was quite unhygienic

flangemeistro · 09-08-2018 01:36PM

Hey guys haven't been to the city for a while. Just wondering is alchemy and alchemy 2 still the best places to grab a coffee and a sweet treat?
Cheers

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