Food Places You'd Like To Try That Ireland Doesn't Have

19-06-2019 11:49pm

Some of those Vienna cafés would be lovely. Sachertorte, anybody?

Zaph · 20-06-2019 1:10am

Jonathan1990 wrote: »

One I should have put that's gradually going in the UK and still popular for South Africa is Wimpy.

Don't know if it's still there, but there used to be a Wimpy in either Ashford or Rathnew in Wicklow (can't remember which), and I vaguely remember someone telling me that there was one in Fermoy. They used to be more common in Ireland in the 60s/70s.

ArnoldJRimmer · 20-06-2019 1:52am

I live in the US, and am insanely jealous that any of you can just wander down to your local Italian chipper for a battered sausage and good thick chips smothered in salt and vinegar. One of the things I miss most along with Brennans (or any kind of edible) bread. But I do know that the grass is always greener and all that.

Of whats been mentioned so far, Steak N'Shake is the only one I'd say that is really tasty and worth it. Carls Jr, Sonic and to a lesser extent, Wendy's, are all cheap and nasty fast food. Wouldn't go into any of them sober. Taco Bell is decent too

rainbow kirby · 20-06-2019 8:18am

mariaalice wrote: »

I had easily the vilest meal of my life in an American franchise Mexican resturant in the UK so I would be wary of a lot of franchise beyond the McD type.

Taco Bell in Manchester is awful ****e.

LirW · 20-06-2019 8:31am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Some of those Vienna cafés would be lovely. Sachertorte, anybody?

Only when it comes with those stupid prices and the rude waiters in tuxes

AuldDaysul · 20-06-2019 8:41am

Frankie And Benny's/Chiquito's (UK & Northern Ireland)

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Why in the name of all things holy is Toby f*cking Carvery in that poll?
I wouldn't feed my dog in one of those, let alone myself.

Toby is the only one on the list I'd like to see open here!

biko · 20-06-2019 8:42am

Carls Jr (USA)

Out of the American fast food options in the poll - Taco Bell.

JohnnyFlash · 20-06-2019 9:09am

The Cheesecake Factory. For the grotesque portions of food.

Greyfox · 20-06-2019 9:15am

None

All of them!

theteal · 20-06-2019 9:27am

AuldDaysul wrote: »

Toby is the only one on the list I'd like to see open here!

The majority of normal Irish pubs that I've experienced would do a better carvery tbh. Might be good for competition though.

One that's over here that I'm a bit surprised is not in Ireland yet is Harvester. Now it's not great (better than F&Bs from the poll, which in my mind is it's main competitor, cheaper and better than TGIs imo) but for a good feed that's inexpensive, it's probably my first choice for a family fill when out and about although some of the restaurants themselves are better/cleaner than others.

facehugger99 · 20-06-2019 9:42am

Olive Garden

George White · 12-08-2019 11:34am

Zaph wrote: »

Don't know if it's still there, but there used to be a Wimpy in either Ashford or Rathnew in Wicklow (can't remember which), and I vaguely remember someone telling me that there was one in Fermoy. They used to be more common in Ireland in the 60s/70s.

The Rathnew Wimpy shut a few years ago.
The Fermoy one isn't actually official. They did do a makeover to make it look more like a proper Wimpy, but they don't even do Benders in a Bun. Or a Shanty Brunch.

Stephen15 · 12-08-2019 11:52am

Hooters (USA & Nottingham Only UK)

George White wrote: »

The Rathnew Wimpy shut a few years ago.
The Fermoy one isn't actually official. They did do a makeover to make it look more like a proper Wimpy, but they don't even do Benders in a Bun. Or a Shanty Brunch.

There were a few Wimpys located in Applegreen garages I think the one on the Naas Road near Rathcoole used to have one before they changed it to Burger King

Food Places You'd Like To Try That Ireland Doesn't Have

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