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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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There's been a crazy number of threads recently looking for restaurant recommendations, so I'd like to start a specific thread for it. Please post below about your favourite restaurants - why you like them, what price range they are, what type of food they serve, if they have an early bird, opening hours if you know them, where they're located. If you could include a link to the website, that would be great. The more details, the better. This is not a thread to post negative reviews - there's a thread in the main Food & Drink forum for that if you like. Basically, I want this thread to be full of recommendations, not positive and negative reviews. That being said, you can disagree with a recommendation briefly if you really feel the need to, but you must have a really valid reason such as an awful experience, rather than "I don't really like the food" or "It's too expensive".

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cadaliac

byronbay2 wrote: »

It was an Indian AND Italian restaurant! Always a bad sign.

A few years ago there was an Indian restaurant called The Curry Leaf, which was excellent, trading at that location. Then, suddenly, The Curry Leaf moved to Carrigaline and the place in Douglas became Indian Moon, which had been on Georges Quay (are you still with me??). I thought it might just have been a name-change thing with the same staff and food so tried Indian Moon once. It was absolutely manky!

No good Indian restaurant in Cork now, imo.

Always thought the spice of India in Bishopstown was great for takeaway.
http://www.spiceofindiacork.com/menu.html

anacc

Have often heard people blowing on about Haveli but I tried it twice and found it quite bland and disappointing.

BullBlackNova

leahyl wrote: »

Haveli has always been top notch in my opinion; Indian Agaraah in Sundays Well isn't too bad either.

Have heard that but never make it out that way. Maybe next week!

leahyl

BullBlackNova wrote: »

I'm a fan of Haveli in Douglas, and can't speak highly enough of Iyers, though it is not the standard take away fare of other Indian restaurants around the city.

Not too many others that I'd rate, sadly. Big fan of Indian food when I get nice stuff.

Haveli has always been top notch in my opinion; Indian Agaraah in Sundays Well isn't too bad either.

BullBlackNova

byronbay2 wrote: »

It was an Indian AND Italian restaurant! Always a bad sign.

A few years ago there was an Indian restaurant called The Curry Leaf, which was excellent, trading at that location. Then, suddenly, The Curry Leaf moved to Carrigaline and the place in Douglas became Indian Moon, which had been on Georges Quay (are you still with me??). I thought it might just have been a name-change thing with the same staff and food so tried Indian Moon once. It was absolutely manky!

No good Indian restaurant in Cork now, imo.

I'm a fan of Haveli in Douglas, and can't speak highly enough of Iyers, though it is not the standard take away fare of other Indian restaurants around the city.

Not too many others that I'd rate, sadly. Big fan of Indian food when I get nice stuff.

morgana

Juniper on Main Street Mallow (lower end across from the discount stores). Lovely new restaurant, fresh produce, quality food, good portions. Lunch specials changing frequently. Reasonably priced. Been twice, both times everything was great.

byronbay2

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

The Indian Moon in Douglas was closed by the HSA. I haven't eaten there since it was Mario's (many years ago). This is the first time I can recall the place being closed by the HSA. I always thought there was something odd about the place. Constantly opening and closing as a take away (don't think they were HSA closure related).

It was an Indian AND Italian restaurant! Always a bad sign.

A few years ago there was an Indian restaurant called The Curry Leaf, which was excellent, trading at that location. Then, suddenly, The Curry Leaf moved to Carrigaline and the place in Douglas became Indian Moon, which had been on Georges Quay (are you still with me??). I thought it might just have been a name-change thing with the same staff and food so tried Indian Moon once. It was absolutely manky!

No good Indian restaurant in Cork now, imo.

nerwen

Had lunch in Ignite the other day and agree with the other poster that the lamb was overcooked. I didn't know that you could ask for it medium, I absolutely would have. I had lamb shish and my friend had beef seekh kebab, I'd say both were a tad overcooked, and as a result a little dry. I also had naan bread, which oddly tasted somewhat like pancakes...

They do have some very interesting karahi dishes on their menu that I might go back for though - says the prep time is 35-40 minutes, which I didn't have this time.

pwurple

Seamai wrote: »

I'd rather not eat halal meat, it seems a lot of meat is processed this way to pander to a tiny part of the population or for the export market.
I guess I'll have to stick to pork.

Good to hear. I unfortunately witnessed halal slaughter , and found it horribly cruel. And this is coming from a butchers family background where I would be fairly used to slaughterhouses. They didn’t stun the animal with halal, so they are fully conscious while the neck is slashed. Nothing like western methods where the animal is knocked out first and the humane killer bolt is used. No need for halal in this day and age.

On cafes, I also tried the grocers daughter with the children. Decent sourdough bread for eggs on toast. Nice cakes. Two thumbs up from us.

Seamai

JackieChang wrote: »

Nob alcoholic beer only. It's a halal place.

I'd rather not eat halal meat, it seems a lot of meat is processed this way to pander to a tiny part of the population or for the export market.
I guess I'll have to stick to pork.

JackieChang

sporina wrote: »

sounds good - do they have beer?

Nob alcoholic beer only. It's a halal place.

Nigel Fairservice

Gave The Grocer's Daughter a go today. We just had coffees and cake but they were lovely. The lemon cheesecake in particular was excellent.

the beer revolu

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Maggots in the fish according to the report ! - Glad i have never eaten there.

Going by the Echo article, the maggots in the fish was not Indian Moon.

sporina

JackieChang wrote: »

Yep, it was alright. Quite simple dish really. Rice, salad and meat. My meal wasn't the best but maybe it was my fault. I got the charcoal lamb with rice. The lamb overdone, but I found out that I could have asked for medium rare. They automatically blast it to a crisp if you don't ask otherwise. I got a side of pilau rice which was very tasty.

My missus got the salmon - bloody delicious, big portion and very melt in your mouth. With a side of sweet potato fries.

Think we spent about 26 euro for the two of us. No starter or dessert.

Nobody asked if we enjoyed the meal though, and I think they should have. They were just opened up and some early feedback would be good for them. For example, they should ask if you want the meat burned or medium rare. Could have done with a bit more salad too.

I'll return for another go and ask for medium next time.

I have some pics on my phone, but don't know an easy way to post pics here.

sounds good - do they have beer?

Douglas Eegit

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/amp/1089557/

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-hit-with-closure-order-food-was-prepared-near-staff-toilets-fe4da162-65e6-48d7-97d2-34335d1394db-ds

This link provides details on the reasoning behind the Cork closure

Nigel Fairservice

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Maggots in the fish according to the report ! - Glad i have never eaten there.

https://www.rte.ie/amp/1089557/

Dbu

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Maggots in the fish according to the report ! - Glad i have never eaten there.

Fresh out so...:eek:

Outkast_IRE

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

The Indian Moon in Douglas was closed by the HSA. I've haven't eaten there since it was Mario's (many years ago). This is the first time I can recall the place being closed by the HSA. I always thought there was something odd about the place. Constantly opening and closing as a take away (don't think they were HSA closure related).

Maggots in the fish according to the report ! - Glad i have never eaten there.

Nigel Fairservice

The Indian Moon in Douglas was closed by the HSA. I haven't eaten there since it was Mario's (many years ago). This is the first time I can recall the place being closed by the HSA. I always thought there was something odd about the place. Constantly opening and closing as a take away (don't think they were HSA closure related).

JackieChang

sporina wrote: »

anyone been to the new chargrill place on washington street (i think) - Ignite? some colleagues were talking about it

Yep, it was alright. Quite simple dish really. Rice, salad and meat. My meal wasn't the best but maybe it was my fault. I got the charcoal lamb with rice. The lamb overdone, but I found out that I could have asked for medium rare. They automatically blast it to a crisp if you don't ask otherwise. I got a side of pilau rice which was very tasty.

My missus got the salmon - bloody delicious, big portion and very melt in your mouth. With a side of sweet potato fries.

Think we spent about 26 euro for the two of us. No starter or dessert.

Nobody asked if we enjoyed the meal though, and I think they should have. They were just opened up and some early feedback would be good for them. For example, they should ask if you want the meat burned or medium rare. Could have done with a bit more salad too.

I'll return for another go and ask for medium next time.

I have some pics on my phone, but don't know an easy way to post pics here.

sporina

anyone been to the new chargrill place on washington street (i think) - Ignite? some colleagues were talking about it

Seamai

dixiefly wrote: »

Had lunch in Spitjack on Tuesday, it was lovely.

Also,, La Dolce Vita looks to closed Anyone know why?

Have been to Spitjack three times in the last 6 months, took my very fussy mum the last time and she loved it, on each occasion I found it hard to fault, it's reasonably priced, good service, great food (their porchetta is something else!).
We were even offered a glass of prosecco on the house, nice touch.

happyday

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I have eaten in the Maldron. Thought it was ok but nothing special.

I ate there about a month ago using the First Tables website.

It was alright but I won't be going back.

First Tables is great though. You have to book on their website and eat early but you get your meal with 50% off. Greene's is on it and a good few others.

dixiefly

Had lunch in Spitjack on Tuesday, it was lovely.

Also,, La Dolce Vita looks to closed Anyone know why?

Skybirdjb

Ate in hunted hog pub in Castlemartyr last week , it was v v good . They use local produce and it’s very reasonably priced very impressed

Nigel Fairservice

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Yum, thanks all!

On a side note, has anyone eaten in the new Maldron on the South Mall? Any good?

I have eaten in the Maldron. Thought it was ok but nothing special.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Yum, thanks all!

On a side note, has anyone eaten in the new Maldron on the South Mall? Any good?

bee06

I had lunch in Amicus last week. Pulled pork sandwich for 8.99 and loads of it. They do soup and half sandwich as well.

.red.

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a nice, good value lunch in the city around a tenner or so? Many thanks!

Luigi Malone's do a starter, main and soft drink for €11 (Monday to Friday, 12-3 I think)
Far from fine dining but probably the best value lunch in the city.

rob316

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a nice, good value lunch in the city around a tenner or so? Many thanks!

Koto