Worst takeaway/restaurant you wrote ever in

Deebles McBeebles · 08-08-2019 12:18PM

givyjoe wrote: »

Babylon on Camden Street. Place is a joke, 50/50 chance you'll get a free punch in the face from either the owner, staff or security.. to go with your "delicious" food.

Have a look at the reviews on Google Maps for a chuckle.

Those reviews are amazing.

Stevieluvsye · 08-08-2019 12:27PM

givyjoe wrote: »

Babylon on Camden Street. Place is a joke, 50/50 chance you'll get a free punch in the face from either the owner, staff or security.. to go with your "delicious" food.

Have a look at the reviews on Google Maps for a chuckle.

Oh how i chortled at this one

When we asked for our table to be wiped down, a 23 stone bouncer wearing a WWE “The Undertaker” t-shirt proceeded to use my kebab as a wet cloth to clean our table and subsequently the floor, before using my face to buff it.

Before this happened, I was enjoying the kebab which is why I gave this place 2 stars.

LirW · 08-08-2019 12:27PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

I've had food from there and thought it was excellent. We couldn't finish ours because we were stuffed and had the leftovers for brekkie the next day

EDIT: I do recall a very limited menu though, and the kids menu was better

We've only heard rave reviews about Camile and saw the one in Phibsboro won some award, so we were eager to try. Jokes on us, Phibsboro branch didn't deliver to Glasnevin (?), Only the Santry one does.
I recall all the food was ridiculously salty as in inedible, and not in a different taste way but in a "someone slipped and threw way too much of X in " - way. Gave them the benefit of doubt but stuck with Kanoodle ever since and never went back.

Cunning Stunt · 08-08-2019 12:28PM

Beshoffs on oconnell street, I think it was. Kip.

givyjoe · 08-08-2019 12:29PM

Stevieluvsye wrote: »

Oh how i chortled at this one

When we asked for our table to be wiped down, a 23 stone bouncer wearing a WWE “The Undertaker” t-shirt proceeded to use my kebab as a wet cloth to clean our table and subsequently the floor, before using my face to buff it.

Before this happened, I was enjoying the kebab which is why I gave this place 2 stars.

Ha, I was just about to post that one. I have no doubt its mostly true too!

SCOOP 64 · 08-08-2019 12:29PM

The One Doctor wrote: »

Found a tooth in. McDonalds burger once, but I was feeling so bad that day that I didn't even tell them.

put it under your pillow you would have got your many back.

_feedback_ · 08-08-2019 01:19PM

givyjoe wrote: »

Babylon on Camden Street. Place is a joke, 50/50 chance you'll get a free punch in the face from either the owner, staff or security.. to go with your "delicious" food.

Have a look at the reviews on Google Maps for a chuckle.

Wow, those reviews brightened up my day, thanks!

EmmetSpiceland · 08-08-2019 01:22PM

Have to say I’m a little “concerned” about the criticisms being levelled at “Ricks” on Dame St.

For its price it would be the best “value for money” burger in Dublin City centre, competing with chippers, burger kings and McDonalds. Sure, it’s no Bunsen/Wow Burger but they would be, almost, twice the price.

“Ricks” real downfall is with the chips and the fact that the route to the toilets is like something from a horror movie about “backpackers” in the wilds of Eastern Europe getting tortured.

But the burger, itself, can’t be “faulted”. Hell, even their chicken fillet burger is good.

Where my concerns arise is that some people have an “agenda” regarding “Ricks”, as it is “Halal”.

The first thing some muttonhead says to you when you mention “Ricks” is ‘Do you know it’s “Halal”?’, this is usually followed with “The burger might blow up!! HAHAHA!!”.

Utter nonsense.

Beechwoodspark · 08-08-2019 01:29PM

There was a long gone Bangladeshi takeaway (golden crescent or something??)

on side street off capel st a few years ago that I randomly tried. It was pricey enough.

Eating it I remember thinking jeez this chicken is very very chewy. I ended up leaving about 3/4 of it in the bin.

Jasus Ive heard of Delhi belly but this was another level altogether.

I felt like I should’ve just move lock stock n barrel into the jacks for a month.

I still shudder going anywhere near that street

Stevieluvsye · 08-08-2019 01:30PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Have to say I’m a little “concerned” about the criticisms being levelled at “Ricks” on Dame St.

For its price it would be the best “value for money” burger in Dublin City centre, competing with chippers, burger kings and McDonalds. Sure, it’s no Bunsen/Wow Burger but they would be, almost, twice the price.

“Ricks” real downfall is with the chips and the fact that the route to the toilets is like something from a horror movie about “backpackers” in the wilds of Eastern Europe getting tortured.

But the burger, itself, can’t be “faulted”. Hell, even their chicken fillet burger is good.

Where my concerns arise is that some people have an “agenda” regarding “Ricks”, as it is “Halal”.

The first thing some muttonhead says to you when you mention “Ricks” is ‘Do you know it’s “Halal”?’, this is usually followed with “The burger might blow up!! HAHAHA!!”.

Utter nonsense.

Reminds me of a place on the Barking road i used to eat in occasionally HFC, Halal Fried Chicken. Food actually was pretty ****e but i used to get similar comments from associates

Beechwoodspark · 08-08-2019 01:43PM

Ricks burgers are surprisingly decent

Def would take one over the bog standard frozen burger served by vast majority of Irish chippers

EmmetSpiceland · 08-08-2019 01:47PM

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Ricks burgers are surprisingly decent

Def would take one over the bog standard frozen burger served by vast majority of Irish chippers

That’s it, B.

It’s a decent burger, great for a bit of “soakage” before heading out to sink a few pints. As cheap and quick as Burger King or McDonalds and has seating that your “standard” chipper wouldn’t have.

You can see why I’m a little worried about “ulterior” motives behind the attacks on the place.

Beechwoodspark · 08-08-2019 01:48PM

Yep -and on the sober comments I’ve ate there happily in the middle of the day and seriously the meat quality in ricks burger is excellent.

Tasty and good value. The chips are a diff story, poor enough.

Boom_Bap · 08-08-2019 01:49PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

That’s it, B.

It’s a decent burger, great for a bit of “soakage” before heading out to sink a few pints. As cheap and quick as Burger King or McDonalds and has seating that your “standard” chipper wouldn’t have.

You can see why I’m a little worried about “ulterior” motives behind the attacks on the place.

But would you really go in there for a burger while sober, really like?
They are not good and it's my only regret in life.

Beechwoodspark · 08-08-2019 01:56PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

But would you really go in there for a burger while sober, really like?
They are not good and it's my only regret in life.

I’ve gone in regularly while sober

They are streets ahead of McDonald’s for example

And way ahead of the average bog standard burgers in most chippers

EmmetSpiceland · 08-08-2019 02:05PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

But would you really go in there for a burger while sober, really like?
They are not good and it's my only regret in life.

I would. And have. The burger, itself, is well decent. Especially when you consider the “cost”.

Obviously, I wouldn’t bring the kids but that’s just because it’s still “junk food” but I, honestly, can not fathom how you could think the burger wasn’t “good”.

I know it’s not €8 or served in a “brioche” bun but it’s quite tasty and really what you would call “cheap and cheerful”.

Excellent to a get the “meal deal” before heading out. But, again, the chips are a let down. Edible but you’d want tomato sauce with them.

Is it the “Halal” thing that ruins it for you? I know just bothers some people as it’s often raised whenever that, particular, place gets mentioned.

padd b1975 · 08-08-2019 02:05PM

The Manhattan.

Also a decent shout for the best.

r93kaey5p2izun · 08-08-2019 02:14PM

The worst food I've ever seen or eaten was without doubt in the restaurant in Debenhams on Henry Street, Dublin. They leave curries, pasta dishes etc out for self service in those bain marie things - it's all congealed and disgusting.

Eddie Rockets is the only other place I can't bring myself to eat again. Food arrives cold and undercooked.

I'm tempted to check out that Babylon place though, hard to believe the reviews and would love to see it for myself.

The Real B-man · 08-08-2019 02:22PM

"West Kebab" in Westport collective group decision one year climbing on Reek Sunday, we still refer it as Pedigree Chum

EmmetSpiceland · 08-08-2019 02:28PM

padd b1975 wrote: »

The Manhattan.

Also a decent shout for the best.

That’s long gone now, P. But what a place to eat.

Have to say my memories of the place are fairly “hazy”, was like being let into some “speakeasy” from prohibition times in the States, but always left in good shape. At least for the first few yards anyway!

Bandana boy · 08-08-2019 02:33PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Is it the “Halal” thing that ruins it for you? I know just bothers some people as it’s often raised whenever that, particular, place gets mentioned.

nobody other than you has raised Halal and you have raised it several times.
is this some form of virtue signalling ? Or do you believe all the people who disagree with you on every topic are somehow racist !

Ricks burger is no better or worse than any bog standard burger van/ greasy chip shop , as would be expected as they use the same ingredients , frozen rangeland burgers.

salmocab · 08-08-2019 02:37PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

That’s it, B.

It’s a decent burger, great for a bit of “soakage” before heading out to sink a few pints. As cheap and quick as Burger King or McDonalds and has seating that your “standard” chipper wouldn’t have.

You can see why I’m a little worried about “ulterior” motives behind the attacks on the place.

Did anyone here other than you mention the halal thing?

givyjoe · 08-08-2019 02:44PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

That’s long gone now, P. But what a place to eat.

Have to say my memories of the place are fairly “hazy”, was like being let into some “speakeasy” from prohibition times in the States, but always left in good shape. At least for the first few yards anyway!

Seriously, wtf is "this" all about.

givyjoe · 08-08-2019 02:46PM

Hayden Warm Whim wrote: »

The worst food I've ever seen or eaten was without doubt in the restaurant in Debenhams on Henry Street, Dublin. They leave curries, pasta dishes etc out for self service in those bain marie things - it's all congealed and disgusting.

Eddie Rockets is the only other place I can't bring myself to eat again. Food arrives cold and undercooked.

I'm tempted to check out that Babylon place though, hard to believe the reviews and would love to see it for myself.

Bring a helmet and some hockey pads, or maybe just riot gear.

On a slightly more sinister note, this is the actual owner. If you do go, you've been warned!

JohnnyFlash · 08-08-2019 02:48PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

That’s long gone now, P. But what a place to eat.

Have to say my memories of the place are fairly “hazy”, was like being let into some “speakeasy” from prohibition times in the States, but always left in good shape. At least for the first few yards anyway!

Not such happy memories for me, Emmet. It’s where I ended up with the woman who would become my ex-wife, after our first date. If I knew then what I know now then I’d have prayed she died of food poisoning that night. Instead we had a very decent fry each, and shared a bottle of pretty poor wine.

EmmetSpiceland · 08-08-2019 02:49PM

Bandana boy wrote: »

nobody other than you has raised Halal and you have raised it several times.
is this some form of virtue signalling ? Or do you believe all the people who disagree with you on every topic are somehow racist !

Ricks burger is no better or worse than any bog standard burger van/ greasy chip shop , as would be expected as they use the same ingredients , frozen rangeland burgers.

Hang on, I mentioned it my post raising my “concerns”. Another poster then said something similar happened to them when talking about a kebab shop, or some such. It’s not some “made up” thing, it happens.

And “Ricks” does not serve frozen burger or “reheats”. The burgers are pretty decent for the part and have that “fall apart” quality when you bite into them.

Have you even eaten there??

Ush1 · 08-08-2019 02:51PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

I would. And have. The burger, itself, is well decent. Especially when you consider the “cost”.

Obviously, I wouldn’t bring the kids but that’s just because it’s still “junk food” but I, honestly, can not fathom how you could think the burger wasn’t “good”.

I know it’s not €8 or served in a “brioche” bun but it’s quite tasty and really what you would call “cheap and cheerful”.

Excellent to a get the “meal deal” before heading out. But, again, the chips are a let down. Edible but you’d want tomato sauce with them.

Is it the “Halal” thing that ruins it for you? I know just bothers some people as it’s often raised whenever that, particular, place gets mentioned.

I like your schtick but you've gone overboard putting cost in double quotes, no need.

Stevieluvsye · 08-08-2019 03:05PM

givyjoe wrote: »

Bring a helmet and some hockey pads, or maybe just riot gear.

On a slightly more sinister note, this is the actual owner. If you do go, you've been warned!

It must serve up some decent nosh if the customer service is that bad?

Stevieluvsye · 08-08-2019 03:06PM

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Hang on, I mentioned it my post raising my “concerns”. Another poster then said something similar happened to them when talking about a kebab shop, or some such. It’s not some “made up” thing, it happens.

And “Ricks” does not serve frozen burger or “reheats”. The burgers are pretty decent for the part and have that “fall apart” quality when you bite into them.

Have you even eaten there??

Yes i said it re Halal. And the comments were similar only because they didn't understand what Halal actually meant

givyjoe · 08-08-2019 03:09PM

Stevieluvsye wrote: »

It must serve up some decent nosh if the customer service is that bad?

Not according to most of the other reviews. Its mostly frequented by people who are absolutely hammered, drawn in by the handy location and the pumping music. Maybe they also enjoy the WWE style sideshow that goes with their food.

Worst takeaway/restaurant you wrote ever in

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