I really think that Ichigo Ichie would be receptive to feedback and criticism.
You might think so but, before writing any negative reviews, I emailed them saying that I was a previous big fan but that we hadn't enjoyed the experience last week, at all. I was very clear that I wasn't looking for a free or discounted meal or refund of any sort. I offered to give detailed feedback as to why we didn't enjoy it (there were 4 of us and none of us enjoyed it).
I got a very poor reply which claimed that I was the only person who is not satisfied with the menu (I never said I was dissatisfied with the menu, I said that we didn't enjoy the experience), and that I should "feel free to give us your feedback if you wish". I didn't bother.
Perhaps it was naive of me to expect, "we would be very grateful for your feedback", as a reply.
I think the problem was that it was the front of house manager who replied when, to be honest, most of the problems, in my opinion, lie with the front of house management. I did think it was kinda funny that they assumed my problem was exclusively with the menu when it was mostly their own service and management was at fault!
And just to add, managing the front of house of a new restraunt is very difficult and I wouldn't do it in a million years, I'd be terrible at it. But, particularly in a new restaurant, you need to seek and embrace all feedback and digest it and try to put it all in perspective. Some feedback will be nonsense from cranks and some will be very valuable. But to assume everyone is satisfied just because no one had yet complained and to kinda dismiss a negative view is very worrying.
I guess time will tell if everything settles down and if it will be a success. I'd say that at the moment, they are constantly full and most people are wishing them well, so maybe that's where the slightly blind view comes from but I've heard as much bad about the place as I have good,yet the manager thinks everyone except me is happy!
I’ve already aired whatever issues I’ve had with the place at the cost of €150/head but for casual dining there shouldn’t really be any mystery as to what you’re eating or how to eat it.
If the staff don’t know something then the management aren’t doing their job thoroughly.
Theres the basic menu and a changing board of specials.
Maybe give it a few weeks to sort out their issues (assuming they know they have issues) and try it. It's not crazy expensive, by any means.
And, I've also heard good reports. Restaurants are very subjective.
That sounds similar to our experience, in pretty much every aspect.
Aw no thats really disappointing to hear, their michelin menu wasnt to my taste so I never went, but was looking forward to trying the new venture.
Is their menu more extensive than the one that they show online?
Been meaning to go...
We went here last weekend and came away with very similar feelings, primarily disappointment. I'm a big fan of both the previous iteration and Miyazaki so was looking forward to this. Although we mostly enjoyed the food it was difficult to figure out what a lot of the dishes were without close questioning of the staff who seemed reluctant to volunteer any information! I began to feel I was interrogating them after a while so just stopped asking. It seems to be uncertain what it wants to be as a restaurant. The room, setting, dinner ware etc is not casual enough and some of the food is more complex than a noodle bar type place that I seem to recall he said it would be. But at the same time it didn't feel like a proper restaurant either. Maybe it was the new staff who seemed very uncertain of themselves and the food. It's perhaps unfair to judge a place so soon after opening so we'll go back again in a while. As I say, I found some of the dishes very good (namely the tempura and the hot noodles with duck) but it was let down by the whole experience of trying to extract information (and drinks) from the waiting staff. Also, the cold noodle dish just didn't work. Maybe we did it wrong (again no explanation was given about pouring the hot water over the noodles or mixing in the other sauce/ ingredients it came with) but it was just an odd dish. He did just get a Bib Gourmand so there must be something there!
Bring us some good news Beer, about anything! ;)
Went to the new Ichigo Ichie last week. Sorry to say that neither I, nor my companions, enjoyed it at all. Didn't like the space, didn't like the ambiance, the service was brisk, cold and not very helpful. And, amazingly, the food left us underwhelmed. It all just seemed to lack flavour and was poorly explained on the menu and by the server. It was a huge disappointment.
paradiso - tasting menu recently . 10/10 - cant fault it !
Really. Has it changed much?
I know it's much loved and had been there since the 80s, but it was always pretty terrible, while inexpensive.
Its under a new ownership a while and suppose to be excellent now.
I know opinions can be mixed on this but just had a lovely meal at Cafe Mexicana. Prices reasonable, staff friendly and I still find it to be one of the coziest restaurants in the city (small, but cosy and warm)
And this Banana Baileys at €6 was divine!!! Worth going there even for coffee and a dessert.
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What I meant was that I would expect someone from India to pretty much think any Indian in Cork was rough.
Bar Iyers (RIP)
We were in Raj a few weeks ago and I thought it was seriously overpriced. The dish of the main is tiny, and I would say there was 6 or 7 pieces of sliced chicken in it max, then just filled up with sauce. It came to over €60 for two of us for just a main, rice and naan each. It was nice but I won't be going back. Service wasn't great either.
I was there once and it’s fairly cramped regardless of where you’re sitting.
You could book it as a placeholder and call in to them before the event which can help your decision to retain or cancel the booking.
Hi guys, sorry it's not Indian related but.. Looking to book Goldie for a special occasion but the only option left is "counter" seating, does anyone know what the counter is like? Better off going somewhere else? Thanks!
I believe Bombay Palace is owned/run by the brother of the Delhi Palace/Raj owner.
Bombay Palace used to be the best Indian I’d had in the city, but now they just have a cauldron of red sauce and one of yellow sauce and no matter what you order it’s going to be one of those two things served to you. Their naan bread is decent.
Apologies - not Hyderabad House
Its called Andhra Bhavan
Not at all, Coriander is much better in my experience*
*My experience is eating the vegetarian option fwiw
The thing with Indian restaurants here is - the clientele - the max clientele is the not the proper authentic Indian food loving folks like most of you here.... The Indian population is increasing quite a lot here in Ireland now (in Cork as well), so when a few restaurants will realise or new ones open up thinking that there is enough amount of people to sell real Indian food to, it will happen - once Indian restaurants start cooking/catering for Indians, the food quality will improve, but at the moment thats not the case - this is my take on the situation anyway
UK has enough population who appreciate and know good indian food to sustain the business of those kind restaurants
UK has good Indian restaurants (proper Indian food) and also tons n tons of crap curry restaurants as well - but if you want good Indian food, you will most likley find one .... we used to eat in this one quite regularly after work on Fridays, it had a BYOB policy and there was an Off License right across the road - its technically Pakistani, not a posh restaurant - but the food was brilliant
If anyone is going to Dublin - try this one, its new and proper Indian food:
The Lodge in Myrtleville, Spice Genie and Thali are the best of the current lot that I've been to. There is someone in Douglas running a south Indian kitchen for home delivery but I can't remember the details. I saw a menu a while back and it looked good.
absolutely bang on
Nope 😀
England has some ridiculous indian spots. I was in wembley years ago, ate in the indian next to the hotel, it was outstanding, huge portions too. I remember the guy in the hotel bar asking me where I ate, I said the name and he said "oh you probably picked the worst Indian in the area". I nearly wanted to stay another day to actually try the places he recommended then.
Often wondered about the Raj, glad I asked now!
Used to go to Bombay palace in town 20+ years ago, loved it back then. and one evening last year we decided to take a walk there and maybe dine in as it was still opened, then anyway, not sure now. My reckoning was when I got outside ,if they can't be arsed to keep their windows clean inside and out and keep the place looking good, then the food wouldn't be good, or place clean inside.
Ate in an Indian at kings cross last year, not a fine dining experience, but a working person's restaurant. Absolutely lovely, decent food, decent prices with loyal customers it seemed and humour from the servers thrown in..
They should rename it Delhi Palace to really complete the disillusion.
The last time I ate there was ~10 years ago; I handed back the main course (rogan josh) they served as it was just so bland. I got something else which wasn’t much better.
I doubt I’ll ever eat there again.
I lived in London for a few years and the curries were good. I never had anything mind blowing but there were strong contrasts between restaurants, even though I typically ordered the same thing so I could do direct comparisons. Ironically, one of the best places was Gulab Tandoori near Kings Cross which was manky but the food was great: https://maps.apple.com/?address=277%20Pentonville%20Road,%20London,%20N1%209NL,%20England&auid=3747363388782631056&ll=51.530560,-0.120678&lsp=9902&q=Gulab%20Tandoori&t=m
