Star King all-u-can-eat closed still? [Now reopen as Bodkin Point]

Chancer3001 · 04-04-2013 12:20AM #1

does anybody know if theyve reopened yet?

I heard bodkins were taking it over, not sure if thats true.

Chancer3001 · 04-04-2013 12:21AM

sorry, might not be clear to everyone, thats the chinese place in tesco shopping centre.

shruikan2553 · 04-04-2013 12:49AM

Its gone, someone else will be reopening it, could be bodkins, sounds familiar.
I just hope it will still be all you can eat

Redhairedguy · 04-04-2013 12:52AM

The sign said 'Restaurant & Buffet'. So here's hoping! <crosses fingers>

thesandeman · 04-04-2013 06:10AM

Don't know but it's going to be called 'Bodkin Point' or something similar. Possibly that roundabout may be the Bodkin one hence the reference? Us locals still call it 'the Headford Road Roundabout'.

hairyfairy00 · 04-04-2013 03:26PM

The guy who has King Ding in Glenn Darra, Rahoon is opening the restaurant!

Timmyctc · 04-04-2013 03:29PM

hairyfairy00 wrote: »

The guy who has King Ding in Glenn Darra, Rahoon is opening the restaurant!

any idea when?

hairyfairy00 · 04-04-2013 03:39PM

Not sure, he's in Hong Kong at the moment. I know there will be some renovations done, he said one side will be a restaurant and the other will be a buffet!

Fey! · 04-04-2013 04:04PM

Glad to hear King Dong are opening it; their food is very good, and the people in their Rahoon takeaway are very nice to deal with.

thesandeman wrote: »

Don't know but it's going to be called 'Bodkin Point' or something similar. Possibly that roundabout may be the Bodkin one hence the reference? Us locals still call it 'the Headford Road Roundabout'.

Or the Magic Roundabout.

Mrs OBumble · 04-04-2013 09:37PM

Fey! wrote: »

Or the Magic Roundabout.

That's the name us blow-ins call it.

The natives think it's just a normal roundabout.

Redhairedguy · 04-04-2013 10:03PM

Fey! wrote: »

Glad to hear King Dong are opening it

That might be another establishment you're thinking of.

One which specialises in over sized bratwurst, perhaps...?

(I'll get me coat)

thesandeman · 05-04-2013 02:54AM

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

That's the name us blow-ins call it.

The natives think it's just a normal roundabout.

Well it was our first one! Same as if in a conversation between us somebody mentions 'The Shopping Centre' nobody asks 'which one?'.

Chancer3001 · 05-04-2013 10:45AM

one half a restaurant, other half a buffet??

hmmmmmmmmmmm, methinks me knows which half will be busiest!

galwayrush · 07-04-2013 12:01PM

Any Chinese all you can eat buffet open today anywhere around town?
I'm starving.

Redhairedguy · 07-04-2013 12:40PM

Tulsi the Indian restaurant down near the library do an all you can eat buffet on Sundays.

Starts at 1pm. Definitely a gem.

biko · 07-04-2013 06:33PM

Redhairedguy wrote: »

Tulsi the Indian restaurant down near the library do an all you can eat buffet on Sundays.

Sweet, how much is it?
Had a look on the menu on the site but it doesn't say.
Might hit it next weekend, I

Indian food.

NM, found it on their FB page:
We serve buffet on sunday from 01:00pm to 04:00pm.
Adult €13.95
Child €8.50

Redhairedguy · 08-04-2013 01:41AM

Not a massive selection, but what is there is really good.

Word of warning though. After you've finished eating, ask for your ice-cream & tea/coffee. They don't tell you about it, but it's included in the price. Or at least it was when I was last there about half a year ago.

ben.schlomo · 08-04-2013 08:19AM

Redhairedguy wrote: »

Not a massive selection, but what is there is really good.

Word of warning though. After you've finished eating, ask for your ice-cream & tea/coffee. They don't tell you about it, but it's included in the price. Or at least it was when I was last there about half a year ago.

You'd know less

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shruikan2553 · 22-04-2013 09:40PM

Opening on 25th April with 10.80 for lunch until 4:30, 15.80 from 5pm-11pm and 12.80 for the rest of the time. Cant remember what time lunch starts and its 3 euro pints for first week.

Slight price increase for lunch but at least its not too much.

Redhairedguy · 23-04-2013 04:01PM

I shall be feasting there circa 6pm on the opening day, and will be reporting back here immensely bloated and disgusting after I've woken from my food coma.

Feel free to join me, but by christ if someone takes the last duck pancake on me, we're gonna have words... :pac:

the keen edge · 23-04-2013 05:47PM

Redhairedguy wrote: »

I shall be feasting there circa 6pm on the opening day, and will be reporting back here immensely bloated and disgusting after I've woken from my food coma.

Feel free to join me, but by christ if someone takes the last duck pancake on me, we're gonna have words... :pac:

Your anticipation for the opportunity to demolish large quantities of food is warming. Although are you not put off by the HSA report that forced the closure in the first place?
Not saying that I've never eaten in a dirty auld spot; however I dont think I could do so knowingly, if you get me.

Redhairedguy · 23-04-2013 06:23PM

the keen edge wrote: »

Although are you not put off by the HSA report that forced the closure in the first place?
Not saying that I've never eaten in a dirty auld spot; however I dont think I could do so knowingly, if you get me.

As the whippersnappers of today say, "YOLO mo'fo..."

Short of a rotting corpse filled with turds lying across the buffet table, there's not much that could put me off. Even then, I'd probably still just eat around it.

I ain't precious.

the keen edge · 23-04-2013 07:25PM

Redhairedguy wrote: »

As the whippersnappers of today say, "YOLO mo'fo..."

Short of a rotting corpse filled with turds lying across the buffet table, there's not much that could put me off. Even then, I'd probably still just eat around it.

I ain't precious.

Well, just to be on the safe side, make sure to drink plenty of alcohol post-gorge as some kind of attempt at negating any gastrointestinal tract infection.:D

Redhairedguy · 23-04-2013 07:38PM

What doesn't kill me, makes me stronger, sir! :cool:

MadYaker · 23-04-2013 10:20PM

I had the sh!ts for days I tell you. DAYS.

squonk · 23-04-2013 10:36PM

I might chance it followed by a trip to Salt House for strong beer to handle any nasties! Are we making this a Boards thing then?

squonk · 24-04-2013 11:31PM

Just read this as to why the place closed....

Cobwebs, spiders and flying insects in the kitchen, service and storage areas led to Star King Pan Asian Restaurant in Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road, being served with a closure order on November 8.

Doors from the kitchen were left open directly on to a dirty yard full of chicken bones, mouldy food, pools of greasy waste water and other waste.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/rats-flies-and-dried-blood-among-violations-found-in-irish-restaurant-kitchens-this-year-28952339.html

I'm sure things have improved under he new management.

Seaneh · 25-04-2013 12:41AM

The new owners wouldn't get a certificate to reopen unless all of those issues were dealt with.

And AFAIK there have never been any issues with their other restaurant (king ding in glenn dara).

squonk · 25-04-2013 09:36AM

I'll run in to check it out. I've heard good things about King Dong so looking forward to it for a bit of soakage pre-Salt House

Is the 15.80 for the All You Can Eat buffet or have they turned it into a sit down and order Chinese restaurant now?

dr.bollocko · 25-04-2013 09:42AM

I ordered King ding last night. Yeah they're better than any other Chinese I've eaten in Galway.

beardybrewer · 25-04-2013 09:43AM

squonk wrote: »

I'm sure things have improved under he new management.

Ah, the words of a man telling himself what he wants to hear.

Star King all-u-can-eat closed still? [Now reopen as Bodkin Point]

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