The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Malari · 25-06-2013 09:45PM

evilivor wrote: »

Had it last week - the food was pretty terrible. Service, as usual there, impeccable.

Really? I've had it a few times now and always enjoyed it.

pwurple · 26-06-2013 08:10AM

evilivor wrote: »

Had it last week - the food was pretty terrible. Service, as usual there, impeccable.

What did you get? I've been twice to eat and couldn't complain either time.

nerwen · 27-06-2013 05:02PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

There's a new Japanese sushi and noodle restaurant opening on McCurtain Street this week. Sakura (or something like that) it's called. Hopefully it will be good, reasonable and if so, do well.

Went there for lunch today, it is indeed called Sakura Japanese Cuisine, you can find them on facebook, though no menus as of yet.

I had the chicken ramen as well as pork dumplings and tempura squid. First impression: it was alright. The ramen had some weird things in it like raw onions and broccoli and it wasn't exactly an explosion of flavour. The squid was kinda tasteless, the pork dumplings were awesome. My friends had katsu curry (said it was alright, no wagamama's though) and a battered teriyaki chicken dish with rice that was really tasty but again with some strange choices, like green beans.

So we didn't try the sushi, some others around us did and it looked very nice though.

All in all hoping the lack of flavour in some things are teething issues and will go back at some point to hopefully confirm that.

Also, 35€ for 3 people for lunch with side dishes, can deal with that! And free green tea!

pwurple · 27-06-2013 09:01PM

Speaking of sushi... Had the veggie sushi in cafe paradiso earlier this week. Came with little pile of tempura veg. Fantastic. Just awesome. Makes me want to take out my sushi rolling mat again.

The place was full. Took me three weeks to get a booking mid week. Really like seeing them do so well. Always interesting to eat there.

the beer revolu · 28-06-2013 05:28PM

nerwen wrote: »

Went there for lunch today, it is indeed called Sakura Japanese Cuisine, you can find them on facebook, though no menus as of yet.

Just had a bento box there. €12.99. It was very good and just enough to fill me up nicely. A hungry might need something with it.
Some great subtle flavours. I was happy.

Staff were lovely too but as it's only the third or fourth day, they still have a bit to learn about the food. Chef seem to know what they're at, though.
I'll be going again.

ABajaninCork · 28-06-2013 05:44PM

Thanks for the shill, but we're only interested in restaurants in the REAL capital!

Try posting on the Dublin forum...

Stenth · 29-06-2013 04:27PM

nerwen wrote: »

Went there for lunch today, it is indeed called Sakura Japanese Cuisine, you can find them on facebook, though no menus as of yet.

I tried the sushi there today. Quick and friendly service. The "large sushi" combo consisted of 12 pieces and cost something like €20, which is on the expensive side for rather standard nigiri choiches, but it did taste good and I would say it's worth the money.

nerwen · 29-06-2013 06:30PM

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Thanks for the shill, but we're only interested in restaurants in the REAL capital!

Try posting on the Dublin forum...

Not sure who this was directed at, don't think anyone posted about anything in Dublin?

ABajaninCork · 29-06-2013 06:59PM

It would've made more sense if you saw the OP. It was referring to an Indian Restaurant in Dublin. That post was removed, but mine remained for some reason....:)

ABajaninCork · 30-06-2013 01:26PM

Anyone know what the Sha Hee Indian restaurant in Glanmire is like?

Nonoperational · 30-06-2013 11:32PM

Good to see more Sushi in Cork.

D'Agger · 01-07-2013 05:38PM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Good to see more Sushi in Cork.

+1 can't wait to try Sakura

thesultan · 02-07-2013 02:44PM

Anyone give me a good Italian Restaurant in the City

Malari · 02-07-2013 02:50PM

thesultan wrote: »

Anyone give me a good Italian Restaurant in the City

Italians were discussed a few posts back.

I think the consensus was they are few and far between, but Italee and La Dolce Vita are your best bet.

There a couple of places outside the city, for example Napoli in Monkstown, that are also worth a visit.

pwurple · 02-07-2013 04:11PM

Malari wrote: »

Italians were discussed a few posts back.

I think the consensus was they are few and far between, but Italee and La Dolce Vita are your best bet.

There a couple of places outside the city, for example Napoli in Monkstown, that are also worth a visit.

+1

Also, Ballincollig - Bacco's, and Wilton - Gallo and Galetti

vicwatson · 02-07-2013 04:55PM

Any recommendations for a "family friendly" restaurant for Sunday night in town?

sporina · 02-07-2013 07:59PM

an anyone recommend a nice restaurant with some nice vegetarian options? does not have to be a vegetarian restaurant as such. oh and in the city - thanks.

Karl Stein · 02-07-2013 08:13PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Any recommendations for a "family friendly" restaurant for Sunday night in town?

http://www.scoozis.ie/

Malari · 02-07-2013 08:19PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Any recommendations for a "family friendly" restaurant for Sunday night in town?

Luigi Malone's? How young are the kids?

Market Lane does good healthy food for kids.

pwurple · 02-07-2013 08:26PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Any recommendations for a "family friendly" restaurant for Sunday night in town?

Gino's pizza on winthrop street. It's icecream and pizza. We loved it as kids.

Paradise Crepe is on academy street. It's a creperie. Sweet crepes, savoury ones. Not sure if this one is open on a sunday night... It isn't open that long.

My kid loves wagamama. Noodle bar on north main street.

Market lane is great for kids too. They have colouring pencils and the kids food is healthy.

pwurple · 02-07-2013 08:27PM

sporina wrote: »

an anyone recommend a nice restaurant with some nice vegetarian options? does not have to be a vegetarian restaurant as such. oh and in the city - thanks.

If you can get a booking, cafe paradiso! I'm not a vegetarian and it's in my favourites in the city,

the beer revolu · 02-07-2013 08:50PM

sporina wrote: »

an anyone recommend a nice restaurant with some nice vegetarian options? does not have to be a vegetarian restaurant as such. oh and in the city - thanks.

House Café in The Opera House is mostly veggie and is really good. It's not restaurant atmosphere, though, if that's what you're after - more of a café vibe.

vicwatson · 02-07-2013 10:00PM

Cathal Cloch wrote: »

http://www.scoozis.ie/

Close at 9 unfortunately on a Sunday

EDIT - as does Luigi Malones ?

EDIT - as does Market Lane ?

Any pizzeria open after 9 that we can grab pizza and a beer, nothing too fancy needed?

pwurple · 02-07-2013 10:24PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Close at 9 unfortunately on a Sunday

EDIT - as does Luigi Malones ?

EDIT - as does Market Lane ?

Any pizzeria open after 9 that we can grab pizza and a beer, nothing too fancy needed?

You want to order your food after nine? That's pretty late. i assumed it was toddlers and young kids.
What age are the children?

Any licensed premises has rules for chlldren after a certain time, so your beer may be out.

Anyway, gino's as above is open until 10 i think.

vicwatson · 02-07-2013 10:30PM

pwurple wrote: »

You want to order your food after nine? That's pretty late. i assumed it was toddlers and young kids.
What age are the children?

Any licensed premises has rules for chlldren after a certain time, so your beer may be out.

Anyway, gino's as above is open until 10 i think.

Jeez I didn't realise there were laws against eating after 9 !!!!!

Isn't it ok when having food, say the likes of a hotel bar serving food?

Cheers, will try Ginos.

evilivor · 03-07-2013 06:47AM

pwurple wrote: »

You want to order your food after nine? That's pretty late. i assumed it was toddlers and young kids.
What age are the children?

Any licensed premises has rules for chlldren after a certain time, so your beer may be out.

Anyway, gino's as above is open until 10 i think.

Children may remain in a licenced promises up to 10pm during summer holidays.

thesultan · 03-07-2013 08:31AM

Could Someone give me directions to La Dolce Vita?

Malari · 03-07-2013 09:43AM

vicwatson wrote: »

Close at 9 unfortunately on a Sunday

EDIT - as does Luigi Malones ?

EDIT - as does Market Lane ?

Any pizzeria open after 9 that we can grab pizza and a beer, nothing too fancy needed?

Milano's?

Usually it's last orders for the kitchen at 9. They won't kick you out if you haven't finished eating your meal!

Malari · 03-07-2013 09:44AM

thesultan wrote: »

Could Someone give me directions to La Dolce Vita?

From where?

It's on Proby's Quay, on the right hand side, just opposite Finbarr's Cathedral.

jacool · 03-07-2013 12:50PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Jeez I didn't realise there were laws against eating after 9 !!!!!

Isn't it ok when having food, say the likes of a hotel bar serving food?

Cheers, will try Ginos.

For Italian I would recommend Rico's near the Mardyke.
Dunno when they last serve though.
When I was there they had no "high chair" for junior but they gave him a free ice cream becuase he didn't make a mess from the normal chair, with his plate at chin height!!
Lovely fresh food!

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