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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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  • Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    pwurple wrote: »
    It wasn't vandalised, the fridge glass shattered. After hours, no break in. More likely a failure with the equipment which sent an electric surge through the glass.

    Hopefully their insurance or the warranty on the equipment will cover a replacement, after a cleanup.
    Glad to hear it, my sister sent me a Facebook pic of the damaged glass and said it was vandalised. Took her word for it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,185 ✭✭✭✭rob316


    adore Luigi Malones.
    their pizza is for me the absolute best.

    alao the starter of mussels in a white wine sauce are perfect.

    They served me possibly the worst pizza I've ever had a few years ago.

    I can never understand anyone saying Luigi Malones is good.

    Has it gotten better (not that it would take much) or something?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,036 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Had really good soup noodles in Soba, Carey's Lane again last night.
    Beef stew noodle soup and
    Preserved cabbage and shredded duck with rice noodles.
    Beef tendon noodle soup wasn't on last night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Thephantomsmask


    Just a heads up, first table has started in Cork (pay €6 get 50% off bill for the first early bird table of the day excl drinks for 2 to 4 people).

    We used it to eat at gourmet burger bistro, I don't normally eat at the fancy burger places so I can't compare to the others but I really enjoyed my lamb burger.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,408 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Any review on the Anglers Rest?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,049 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Any recommendations for a Chinese buffet in the City

    So far I found one that was closed down

    Thanks


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,980 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    jeffk wrote: »
    Any recommendations for a Chinese buffet in the City

    So far I found one that was closed down

    Thanks

    If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

    But that should make you think twice...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,049 ✭✭✭jeffk


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

    But that should make you think twice...

    The aul rename/rebrand and the same chancers behind it :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭Thephantomsmask


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    If you're thinking of freestyle on North Main street, then it's open again under a different name.

    But that should make you think twice...


    They had a closure served on them in April.

    https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-closed-after-chicken-found-thawing-on-a-dirty-floor-ecd2a545-4fa0-4910-8576-5fbc08deb7b4-ds


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,049 ✭✭✭jeffk



    Yeah thats what I see some girl posted on a facebook page for them


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,980 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    jeffk wrote: »
    The aul rename/rebrand and the same chancers behind it :eek:

    Yes.

    It's the only Chinese buffet in the city that I know of. Maybe some other posters could help you?

    Now, I haven't been there myself, and does seem quite busy, so I'm not knocking the place. Just letting you know.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,980 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    My personal favourite for Chinese food in the city is YMY on prince's Street. Not cheap though, and not a buffet.

    Yuan Ming Yuan

    17 Princes St, Centre, Cork, T12 F853
    (021) 425 4968

    https://g.co/kgs/5ETav4


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,049 ✭✭✭jeffk


    igCorcaigh wrote: »
    Yes.

    It's the only Chinese buffet in the city that I know of. Maybe some other posters could help you?

    Now, I haven't been there myself, and does seem quite busy, so I'm not knocking the place. Just letting you know.

    Well Im in Kerry for Sat/Sun/Mon then Cork Mon/Tues/Wed and thought Cork be best chance of chinese buffet?

    Yeah, maybe others went in a was ok for them


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,980 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    jeffk wrote: »
    Well Im in Kerry for Sat/Sun/Mon then Cork Mon/Tues/Wed and thought Cork be best chance of chinese buffet?

    Yeah, maybe others went in a was ok for them

    Nope. Not so much a thing here.
    Probably better off with the many Asian Street food places like Ramen etc.

    You should be able to get a decent meal for €10 to €15.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,132 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    Just a heads up, first table has started in Cork (pay €6 get 50% off bill for the first early bird table of the day excl drinks for 2 to 4 people).

    We used it to eat at gourmet burger bistro, I don't normally eat at the fancy burger places so I can't compare to the others but I really enjoyed my lamb burger.

    Thanks for this, used it for Greene's. 50 euro off the bill. Greene's is lovely, we had a great table by the waterfall, food was stunning.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,980 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    On those days you should be able to avail of offers before a certain time.

    I'm not sure if ramen offer the 6 before 6 deal in house?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,036 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Asain bites or something like that on Paul Street (by the back of waterstones) has a smallish buffet that looks good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,477 ✭✭✭Be right back


    I had a lovely meal in Isaacs today. Delish.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,385 ✭✭✭✭D'Agger


    -Toppy- wrote: »
    Was at White Rabbit last night and ill be honest was disappointed, not at the food per say. But the fact they were running out of food

    We were a large group and immediately they told us there was no brisket, they had only 4 sets of ribs left and 4 corn breads....
    (We had booked as well a few days in advance) Just wondering if anyone else had similar experience there

    Toppy

    Surprised this wasn't responded to tbh - that's a bit of disgrace given you'd booked in advance. Restaurant 101 is you cover your bookings surely!

    I like White Rabbit but that's poor management.


    Finally ate in Tequila Jacks at the weekend, had tacos and thought it was really tasty, loved the salsa and rice plus I had a non alcoholic Bandita which was lovely given there was a bit of dead heat around. Will go back and try more on the menu soon hopefully.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,360 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Going to be in town tonight with the family, staying in the Hatch rooms on Copley Street.

    Looking for a family diner recommendation for tonight and a good brunch place in the morning please.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,132 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    Going to be in town tonight with the family, staying in the Hatch rooms on Copley Street.

    Looking for a family diner recommendation for tonight and a good brunch place in the morning please.

    Family meaning with kids? Market Lane if so. Menu for children is the best in the city according to my lot and they have activity sheets for them. Book it though.

    Brunch, not 100% sure for a bank holiday which of these are open. Ali’s kitchen is my fav but you are spoilt for choice. The weir rooms in the river lee hotel are gorgeous for brunch, overlooking the river and will defo be open. Liberty grill is a popular spot, prepare to queue. The bookshelf is very nice. Good day deli in nano nagle gardens is a stunning location with good food too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    BH weekend means a lot of the regular spots could be closed. I’d definitely ring ahead to make a place is open.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,360 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Sorry, they’re teenagers, no colouring sets required! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,934 ✭✭✭goat2


    Any one go to the fish box in Dingle, their fresh fish and chips is beautiful,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭waxmelts2000


    Heading to see Blood Brothers next Saturday night. Looking for somewhere to eat near opera house. 4 adults , only places that spring to mind are Amicus and Luigi Malones? Any other suggestions around this area please? Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,477 ✭✭✭Be right back


    Valyawl wrote: »
    Heading to see Blood Brothers next Saturday night. Looking for somewhere to eat near opera house. 4 adults , only places that spring to mind are Amicus and Luigi Malones? Any other suggestions around this area please? Thanks

    Koto is nice. Also have Bunsen and Coq Bull nearby too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭curly from cork


    Very sorry to see El Vino East Village Douglas is gone, sign up saying something like closed for the seeable future. Apparently they opened in Killarney too, not sure if that had any bearing on the Douglas closure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 612 ✭✭✭aisling86


    goat2 wrote: »
    Any one go to the fish box in Dingle, their fresh fish and chips is beautiful,

    Possibly the best fish & chips I've had, ate there a few times and it's always fantastic.

    Lab82 is beautiful for brunch, service was a little slow but coffee is fab & brownies are unreal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 612 ✭✭✭aisling86


    Had tapas in Jacques on Friday night, absolutely fab, highly recommend.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,360 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Lunchtime yesterday we got out of the rain at the first place we came to - Nosta. Really good Turkish food.

    Evening time we struggled to find space anywhere. Scoozi had loads of seats though. It was ok, looks like it hasn’t changed in decades although it could do with it.

    This morning we had brunch in Crawford & Co. Very good. I had a baked egg and leek broth with sriracha mayonnaise and toast. Love a bit of spice for breakfast. :)


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