Best thing you've have ever eaten and where?

Bigtoe107 · 12-05-2011 08:59AM

Wild Galatian Boar cooked rare with a pineapple gravy i actually had to be dragged out of the place, the best food i have eaten hands down.

Mr Freeze · 12-05-2011 09:04AM

Texas de Brazil Brazilian Steak House in Orlando.

Amazing for us animal haters meat lovers.

Buceph · 12-05-2011 09:16AM

The-Rigger wrote: »

Hunger is good sauce.

Damn right.

I was in le hospital for a while and was fasting the whole time because I had to have tests done. My Mammy brought me a chicken sandwich from Tescos and it was gorgeous. Best sambo I've ever had.

gerbear1 · 12-05-2011 09:19AM

El Horseboxo wrote: »

Possibly La Cabrera in Buenos Aires or some restaurants in Asia that i can't remember the name of. But La Cabrera was amazing. Had to book the place a few days in advance it's so popular. You get wine and finger food better than most starters in other restaurants while waiting in line. And the the parrillas were unbelievable. So many different kinds of meat in huge portions. And it was cheap enough too.

I second that about La Cabrera. I've been several times and the meat is always absolutely perfect. And in general I'm not even a massive steak fan!!

Turtyturd · 12-05-2011 09:20AM

Friendly's in Orlando...nicest burger I ever had topped with egg, bacon and onion rings.

Jimmy Chungs is nice.

And Ho's in Carlow is worth travelling for.

I have simple tastes when it comes to food.

cbmonstra · 12-05-2011 09:35AM

Confab wrote: »

There used to be a place called Bodega in Waterford that served fantastic desserts but it's gone now. Caramelised filo pastry... lovely stuff.

Eh, it's still there... And still really nice btw...

For me has to be the steak with roquefort sauce which I had in a restaurant in Biarritz... The French really know how a steak should be cooked, and don't get me started on the cheese... Never had better...

kfallon · 12-05-2011 09:47AM

Ye can keep your fancy 'eateries', I'd rather have me Mammy's ribs n' cabbage any day

Cupcake_Crisis · 12-05-2011 10:06AM

Not really in a restuarant, but my cousin had her wedding in Castleknock Castle and it was by far the best wedding meal I've ever had in my life!! Bloody delicious!!

Whahey! · 12-05-2011 10:51AM

Crispy Shredded Chicken in the local chinese! wooowzar!

bnt · 12-05-2011 11:21AM

Probably the nicest meal I had in Ireland was at Roly's in Ballsbridge (Dublin), but it doesn't compare to what I've had in other countries. A group of us went to a Michelin-starred place in Spain last year: La Hacienda, where I had the Sea Bream Tartare followed by Roast Kid. (Goat Kid, not Human Kid, that is.) It was Good.

But the high point has to be a week I spent in the Rhône Valley in France five years ago, on business - meaning we were on expenses. Starting Monday, we stepped it up a notch every night, and by Thursday night we hit a place called L'Alouette, which was frankly insane and must have taken a year off my life. After the foie gras noisette starter I think I had the caille (quail), and dessert. With champagne cocktails, and wine, and I made a serious dent in the cheese board along the way. I was ready to go home after that - and it only cost something like €60 per person. :cool:

The King of Moo · 12-05-2011 11:28AM

Another vote for Ciao in Malahide, fantastic food, stuff that seems basic like chicken supreme or a selection of pork but done to perfection.
They have a great value lunch menu too.

El Horseboxo · 12-05-2011 11:37AM

gerbear1 wrote: »

I second that about La Cabrera. I've been several times and the meat is always absolutely perfect. And in general I'm not even a massive steak fan!!

I ate there about 15 times in a month the food was that good. Don't think it was the healthiest my heart has ever been.

theboss80 · 12-05-2011 11:42AM

jimthemental wrote: »

A marbelised steak, rare. Had it in Majorca in a steakhouse on a family holiday years ago. Un-focking real!

What was the name of the steakhouse can you remember? I going there in a couple of weeks for a holiday.

Mine was in La Tasca on the main strip of Corralejo in Fuertaventura 2 months ago on our honeymoon. First night there was paddys day and had a big fillet steak, was un real. But then I got thinking was it only so nice cos we were steaming......so last night of honeymoon we went back sober and had the same meal and it was just as nice. Best meal I've ever had.

RichieC · 12-05-2011 11:43AM

Steak I had in Bella Cuba in ballsbridge was absolutely rocking..

and we were sitting at a table next to Callum Blue while there

Blazer · 12-05-2011 11:47AM

Ganesh in Lodz in Poland.

It's an Indian restaurant.
I've a steak and chips man myself but after one meal there I was converted.

Starter was Chicken Pagoda..spicy strips of chicken, about 6 pieces per starter.:eek:
Main Course was Chicken Tikka Massala with egg fried rice and Buttered naan bread with a few beers.

I've never felt so stuffed in my life...and without a doubt the finest Indian food on the planet....

And what did it cost? €12.50

gosuckonalemon · 12-05-2011 11:48AM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

Ganesh in Lodz in Poland.

It's an Indian restaurant.
I've a steak and chips man myself but after one meal there I was converted.

Starter was Chicken Pagoda..spicy strips of chicken, about 6 pieces per starter.:eek:
Main Course was Chicken Tikka Massala with egg fried rice and Buttered naan bread with a few beers.

I've never felt so stuffed in my life...and without a doubt the finest Indian food on the planet....

And what did it cost? €12.50

Egg friend rice in an Indian restaurant?

JONJO THE MISER · 12-05-2011 11:50AM

The Keg restaurant in Banff Canada, ceasar salad with croutons and hot bun out of this world followed by new york strip steak with onions and garlic mash spuds:)

Misticles · 12-05-2011 11:51AM

Kebab: Kerry Kebabish, Cahersiveen, Kerry - I would travel for their kebabs! amazing!!
Indian: Kinara, Clontarf - amazing! Also a restaurant in Manchester near the Hilton!! amazing!
Steak: La Taverne in Temple Bar - was AMAZING! hope to give it a run for its money this weekend in Waterford.

and a big mac meal whilst hungover :P

ElleEm · 12-05-2011 11:55AM

Othellos in Tenerife (South) is amazing. It's hanging off the edge of the cliff and there is pretty much no menu, as far as I remember.
They just give you a load of southern fried chicken and a huge bowl of those amazing Canarian potatoes.

18AD · 12-05-2011 11:59AM

Not really a restaurant, but wild boar cooked on a spit in the mountains of Sardinia served ona piece of freshly cut cork wood. Nicest food ever.

Lu Tze · 12-05-2011 11:59AM

Everytime i go for a meal now, it gets rated against the several times i have eaten at the alderidge (sp?) lodge in duncannon. Only a few meals in lyon were comparable for quality and value.

JONJO THE MISER · 12-05-2011 11:59AM

Mr Freeze wrote: »

Texas de Brazil Brazilian Steak House in Orlando.

Amazing for us animal haters meat lovers.

Oh yeah they have a place in vegas as well.

Teyla Emmagan · 12-05-2011 12:17PM

I love restaurants. My favourite thing in the world is to go out to eat. If I had the money I'd just eat my way through ever Michelin starred restaurant in the world. Not only do I love the food, I just enjoy the whole experience - white linen and wine glasses make me excited.

The most memorable meal I ever had was a a breakfast of sushi in the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. It was only a tiny little diner down on the docks but we were given a platter of sushi I will never forget - the selection was incredible and most of the fish were literally killed in front of us. It was fantastic, unbelievably delicious.

This year I've had exceptional meals in The Green Hen on Wicklow St and the Pig's Ear on Nassau St (best fish pie I've had in my life) and the incomparable Fishy Fish Cafe in Kinsale.

I ate in La Maison Des Gourmets as well but was disappointed - I chose badly (bone marrow to start and squab pigeon to follow - it was just a bit much). The chocolate pud was so good I was nearly moaning and writhing though.

Am also going to Bon Appetit next month for the first time which I'm really looking forward to.

LeeHoffmann · 12-05-2011 12:20PM

I don't know if I can say definitively ''the best meal I ever had was x/y/z'' but I'd a really good meal in the Red Bank in Skerries. Sumptuous

Blazer · 12-05-2011 12:25PM

gosuckonalemon wrote: »

Egg friend rice in an Indian restaurant?

Well it's what I wanted

swordofislam · 12-05-2011 01:00PM

I gave a girl a lickout in the jacks in burger king 20 years ago. best restaurant meal I ever had.

Frank Black · 12-05-2011 01:17PM

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

most of the fish were literally killed in front of us. It was fantastic,

Yep, sounds wonderful.

Azureus · 12-05-2011 01:30PM

Place called Giorgios in spain. does the BEST lasagne ever...massive portions with a side portion of each element of the lasagne set around it (pasta, cheese, tomatos, sauce) so you can make each bite taste just how you want it. Yummy.
Also does amazing cocktails/wines, and Ive never had a bad meal from the place.

flahavaj · 12-05-2011 01:35PM

Fillet Mignon in Sparks Restaurant NYC. Worth the price of the flight alone.

Piglet85 · 12-05-2011 01:48PM

Ghost Buster wrote: »

It may sound like the start of a bad joke but.
One time i was in an Ethiopian Restaurant.........:D
It was in Amsterdam. No starters, no desert, only banana beer or that strong sweet Nigerian export Guinness to drink and just two items on the menu. Vegetarian or non vegetarian. Me and my good lady opted for the non veggie.
What we got was a huge millet spongy pancake type thing on a wicker tray with dollops of various spiced and curried meats including goat, spiced chick peas, lentils and veg. No cutlery, you just tore off bits of the pancake and ate it with your fingers. IT WAS FARKING GORGEOUS:D:D:D:D:D
Never had a nicer meal

Hello, me? Is that you???

I was there last week, had the banana beer and everything. It's on the Marnix Straat and is bloody delicious!

There are nicer restaurants in Amsterdam, though. Ate in Blau aan de Waal once and it was the most amazing experience ever. Only two choices on the menu per course (changes every night) and it was all absolutely amazing.

Plus, Pata Negra for tapas. Yum yum yum.

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