Cedrus wrote: » Fernhill golf club is just off the ringaskiddy road (about three hundred metres after the shannonpark roundabout), they do good, but basic lunches. For chinese, somewhere in douglas would be more practical than the city centre. The Briar Rose used to be excellent (the only place I would eat when I came home from china) but has slid in recent years according to many. The elm tree is good, I was there recently and was surprised how good the carvery was (not a fan of overcooked meat) but it will be very busy and I believe carvery only on a sunday, not sure if I'd detour for it.
ncur wrote: » Was the Dim Sum good? I have been promising myself to go to Yuan Ming Yuan to try it but still haven't done so. On a side note, you can pay for 1 to 2 hours street parking by phone using parkmagic.net but you do have to register first. https://bookings.parkmagic.net/pmui/website/pay_by_phone.html
Je_suis_Jean wrote: » Thanks Cedrus, eventually got parking in Cork (why are discs still being used?)
ncur wrote: » On a side note, you can pay for 1 to 2 hours street parking by phone using parkmagic.net but you do have to register first. https://bookings.parkmagic.net/pmui/website/pay_by_phone.html
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Je_suis_Jean wrote: » Thanks Cedrus, eventually got parking in Cork (why are discs still being used?) And note sitting in Yuan Ming Yuan Chinese restaurant which opens at 12 BTW. Thanks all. It looks like a nice place with friendly service. Just ordered some Dim Sum. Yum!
Je_suis_Jean wrote: » Hi all, Heading to the ferry tomorrow in Ringaskiddy for checking at 3pm and would love to stop off somewhere really nice for a family lunch. We're travelling from Dublin so happy to head for places that might be out of the way a bit, don't mind driving an extra 30 minutes or so and avoiding the city centre as fully loaded with bike rack etc. Was in Cork on business recently and had a great meal in Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House. Based on this thread I was thinking of hitting Elm Tree in Glounthaune around 12:30 or Yuan Ming Yuan Chinese restaurant. That would give us 2 hours for a nice leisurely lunch and 30 minutes to get to check in for the ferry at 3pm. Anyone comment on which of the two is the more memorable or suggest a better option? Given we are going to France and will be eating out a lot there plus BBQ'ing ourselves I'm kind of leaning towards a really good Chinese lunch before we go as we definitely won't get anything like that where we will be staying in France.
Cedrus wrote: » I don't get Irish "fishcakes" at all. They're potato cakes with a hint of fish at best, worst of all is when they're called "Thai Fishcakes" just because they have a squirt of sweet chilli sauce. Real Thai fish cakes (Tod Man) are made of fish with green beans, herbs and spices. No spuds, no breadcrumbs and usually no sweet chilli sauce.
sporina wrote: » i like tedo - had a prawn dish which was fab.. had a nice wine from NZ too,.. why didn't you like it?
denlaw wrote: » Any reco's for a decent but cheapish Chinese place in cork city for a family of 5...
pwurple wrote: » I mostly agree, but turbot isn't a cheap fish, nor monkfish, we both ordered off the daily specials rather than their regular menu, which is much cheaper. I don't want to put people off at all. there are definitely loads of cheaper options than what we got. Here's the link.http://kerryfish.com/index.php/seafood_bar_menu?___store=default
limnam wrote: » 17e for a plate of simply cooked fish that came with what sounds like a correctly made hollandaise sauce sounds outrageous. 6.50 for what I assume was house wine, again sounds for no reason stupidly overpriced. It's no wonder so many places go under so quickly here.
Milly33 wrote: » I don't get kudos at all, I think of all the times I had one nice thing there and that was the fish cake, but tis more like a potato cake. wine is extortionate and the food isn't worth it I remember getting chicken in there at lunch and you could not cut it, it was like rubber
pwurple wrote: » Quinlan's... Zipped in for lunch (checking it out for possible revisit with some people next week) It's casual enough, but sure you'd go for a casual dinner. Fish and chips mainly, with some fancier options, and there's a wine list and some beer on tap. Tables are a mix of booths and others. Food was excellent anyway. We had turbot and monkfish. Monkfish came with this delicious sauce, like a very lemony hollandaise. Lick-the-plate good. Turbot was simply done, pan fried and came with a nice salad and chips. Both dishes were simple, fresh and very good, exactly like fish should be! I'm delighted to see another fish place in Cork, we should have them coming out our ears we are so close to the sea. They were doing a lobster salad as well which looked AMAZING when someone at another table ordered it. Pricey enough for lunch now was the only thing. I think it's dinner prices at lunchtime too. Glass of wine was 6.50, I think both those mains were around 17. There were cheaper options though, like smoked salmon on soda bread, and whiting with chips, so we were splurging a small bit alright. Oh yeah, it's sprog friendly. Colouring pencils, high chairs, the smallies were happy out.
dibkins wrote: » Oh yum. That was my favourite treat when I lived in Tralee!
Nonoperational wrote: » Siesta is very average, Tedo is dreadful.
pwurple wrote: » Is Quinlan's the seafood bar on Princes street? I was in Yuan Ming Yuan the other night, walked past it and thought it looked fab altogether. There were some people eating, but they had a nice board up outside the door listing fresh Brill and a 'wine of the moment' <-teehee. They did a great job on the decor anyway, it looks very inviting. Loads of interesting places on Princes street now actually. Siesta, the new mexican place, and the new Tapas one... Tapa? Teca? Tedo? Something like that. Ivory tower is still there, and YMY of course. Yuan ming yuan was as good as ever for the dim sum. Great dumplings and a standard irish-chinese menu, plus the very interesting stuff for anyone more adventurous. Chicken feet, taro root, duck tongue, preserved eggs, all those funky items.
eternal wrote: » That sounds amazing. I love potato bravas.
bee06 wrote: » I've heard very good things about the one in Tralee anyway so hopefully the quality is the same.
rob316 wrote: » Brick Lane is absolutely excellent I can confirm. Had lunch there twice in the last week or so. The stand out for me was the pulled pork wrap w/avocado, chutney and caramelised onion with potato bravas, aioli and slaw on the side. €7.50 great price in fairness.
