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Best Takeaway in Lucan

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  • #202
    jomalone14
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    brick tamland wrote: »
    Anyone tried Mao yet?

    Not open for business until tomorrow


  • #203
    jomalone14
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    brick tamland wrote: »
    Anyone tried Mao yet?

    Just had a takeaway (Hong Kong Chicken with jasmine rice) from Mao and it was top notch. No affiliation, just a happy customer.


  • #204
    unkel
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    Must try them soon and report back. My only recent experience with Mao was in Dundrum (sit in) where I had a chicken satay starter (excellent) and a pad thai main (mediocre)

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  • #205
    JimsAlterEgo
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    any opening offers from Mao


  • #206
    jomalone14
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    JimsAlterEgo wrote: »
    any opening offers from Mao

    Nothing that I could see when I called in. They have a loyalty card, collect one stamp for every lunch bought......free lunch when 10 stamps collected.....and they're not opened for lunch yet :pac:

    Their home delivery starts on 14th Dec, only pick up from store at the moment.


  • #207
    Heroditas
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    jomalone14 wrote: »
    Just had a takeaway (Hong Kong Chicken with jasmine rice) from Mao and it was top notch. No affiliation, just a happy customer.


    How would you compare them to Mango Tree? I'm tempted to get something from them tonight.


  • #208
    jomalone14
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    Heroditas wrote: »
    How would you compare them to Mango Tree? I'm tempted to get something from them tonight.

    I'd much prefer Mao, I haven't found Mango Tree to be anything special tbh


  • #209
    bogmanfan
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    Got a meal from Mao last night. Tasty, but was €34.85 for 2 starters and 2 mains so very expensive for what it is. Also, portions were not huge. We usually get the 2 starters and 2 mains deal from Mango Tree for €24 and keep one main for the following day. Won't be going back.


  • #210
    Heroditas
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    bogmanfan wrote: »
    Got a meal from Mao last night. Tasty, but was €34.85 for 2 starters and 2 mains so very expensive for what it is. Also, portions were not huge. We usually get the 2 starters and 2 mains deal from Mango Tree for €24 and keep one main for the following day. Won't be going back.

    I thought the same regarding price as well. It was pandemonium up there last Friday evening.
    Thought the starter was just alright and the main course that I normally order is far nicer in Mango Tree. My wife preferred her main course to Mango Tree's though.
    We both agreed that based on price and overall quality, we'll stick with Mango Tree


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  • #211
    unkel
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    bogmanfan wrote: »
    Got a meal from Mao last night. Tasty, but was €34.85 for 2 starters and 2 mains so very expensive for what it is. Also, portions were not huge.

    That's a lot if you compare it to their early bird (sit in) menu which would only be a fiver more for two

    As a comparison, Kasturi (Indian) have 10% off if you collect. For your €35 spent there after discount, you'd feed 4 people

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  • #212
    average_runner
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    unkel wrote: »
    That's a lot if you compare it to their early bird (sit in) menu which would only be a fiver more for two

    As a comparison, Kasturi (Indian) have 10% off if you collect. For your €35 spent there after discount, you'd feed 4 people

    Got a great take away from Mao tonight


  • #213
    unkel
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    Nice! What did you get and how much did it cost?

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  • #214
    average_runner
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    unkel wrote: »
    Nice! What did you get and how much did it cost?


    Honey Seasame Prawns
    Aromatic Spare ribs
    Kung pao wings
    Prawn Crackers
    Hati Ayam with egg fried rice
    Five Spice Chicken with crispy noodles

    Cost was 44 euro

    Have to say it was very good and ready when I dropped in to collect it.
    Their prawn crackers were the best yet.


  • #215
    unkel
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    Sounds lovely. Lot of money for a takeaway though? Plenty for 2 hungry adults, was it?

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  • #216
    average_runner
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    unkel wrote: »
    Sounds lovely. Lot of money for a takeaway though? Plenty for 2 hungry adults, was it?


    Agree alot of money, but lately it seems you have to pay to get a great take away. Don't think Mango Tree would be much cheaper at the weekend either, I know they have midweek deals and this is something that Mao are missing. I found the Chipper's takeway just leaves me feeling more ripped off as it never hits a good standard anymore.

    Plenty of food for two, my wife couldn't make her mind up!!!
    She couldn't finish it all, so I had to help her with hers :rolleyes:


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  • #217
    elsiemay286
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    Our favourite is Chang, Fillet steak teppanyaki is the go to. For chipper The Hill in Leixlip is probably the best that delivers to Lucan, 9th Lough in Clondalkin isnt bad either. Basic Curry, Far East in Ballyfermot.


  • #218
    brick tamland
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    So anyone tried base? Looks nice if a bit pricey


  • #219
    average_runner
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    brick tamland wrote: »
    So anyone tried base? Looks nice if a bit pricey


    Will try it this weekend. It was always going be pricey as its not your standard pizza.
    Doesn't mean its any good either


  • #220
    unkel
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    bogmanfan wrote: »
    Got a meal from Mao last night. Tasty, but was €34.85 for 2 starters and 2 mains so very expensive for what it is. Also, portions were not huge.

    Just had one of their "lunch bowl specials" (available from 12-5, for €7.95). Choice of about 10, I picked the Thai green chicken curry and picked noodles instead of rice

    Good portion size, nice noodles, vegetables also cooked to perfection, but the taste of the food was no more than a 6.5 out of 10. Still, I'm happy spending my €7.95. Good value for money for a half decent bite to eat. Also came neatly packed with a napkin and a fork (which I did not need to ask for), which is a nice gesture.

    Would not be happy spending the guts of €40 for two for a takeaway of this kinda food...

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  • #221
    Heroditas
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Will try it this weekend. It was always going be pricey as its not your standard pizza.
    Doesn't mean its any good either


    It's alright. A step up from Dominos but you'd expect that.
    €3 delivery charge though. Fairly eye-watering


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  • #222
    average_runner
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    Heroditas wrote: »
    It's alright. A step up from Dominos but you'd expect that.
    €3 delivery charge though. Fairly eye-watering

    I just collected it.
    Our pizza was lovely I have to say.


  • #223
    brick tamland
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    Havent had a take away in ages, still looking forward to trying Base

    Mizzonis is going into the old Pizza Max shop in Adamstown, they are building in there at them moment. No shortage of Pizza options now. Also seem to be recruiting various roles if anyone is looking. Sign in the window


  • #224
    average_runner
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    brick tamland wrote: »
    Havent had a take away in ages, still looking forward to trying Base

    Mizzonis is going into the old Pizza Max shop in Adamstown, they are building in there at them moment. No shortage of Pizza options now


    Base are expensive for delivery but they actually arrive on time unlike most places during rush time


  • #225
    bogmanfan
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    Just got a very disappointing pizza from Base. Soggy base and very bland flavour (I went for the porcini). Very unimpressed.

    On a side note, I'm not sure if they do takeaway, but had a superb pizza in Prezzo at Liffey Valley last weekend. And it was cheaper than the Base one.


  • #226
    average_runner
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    bogmanfan wrote: »
    Just got a very disappointing pizza from Base. Soggy base and very bland flavour (I went for the porcini). Very unimpressed.

    On a side note, I'm not sure if they do takeaway, but had a superb pizza in Prezzo at Liffey Valley last weekend. And it was cheaper than the Base one.


    I would ring base up about it, everything we had was top notch, except the starters aren't great


  • #227
    Broadsider
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    Rustic Pizza in Leixlip .. Really the best pizza I've ever had.
    The owner imports flour etc from Naples, pizzas are done in a wood fired oven.


  • #228
    Riverireland
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    Ordered a delivery from Delhi Dabar Lucan last night. They told me it would take an hour, I said no problem. What I didn't realise until it arrived luke warm was that it would spend most of that hour in a car. Too hungry to complain so we reheated it, ate it and survived. Nan bread was terrible after so long so that had to be binned. Think we will just collect anything we order in future as delivery is so hit and miss with takeaways lately.

    Any better indians in Lucan?


  • #229
    unkel
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    I find Delhi Darbar in Lucan very mediocre at best. Kasturi is much better. Also 10% off takeaway when you spend over €20. Takes the edge off :)

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  • #230
    Heroditas
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    unkel wrote: »
    I find Delhi Darbar in Lucan very mediocre at best. Kasturi is much better. Also 10% off takeaway when you spend over €20. Takes the edge off :)

    I haven't tried Delhi Darbar yet but I've been extremely disappointed with Kasturi the last two times I've ordered from there.


  • #231
    unkel
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    Oh, tell us more? I've ordered from them many times over many years and it's been consistently pretty good for me. Not a brilliant Indian by a long shot, but imho the best we've got in Lucan.

    Sit in meal for €15.95 for poppadom + starter + main + naan + rice is also pretty decent particularly if you're a big hungry lad like me :D

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  • #232
    Heroditas
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    Our order was always a chicken tikka massala and a chicken chili massala but the tikka was extremely cloying the last few times and the chili massala didn't have any pickle or fenugreek in it. It was just a tomato curry.
    I've started making them at home based on Curry Addict's recipes elsewhere on Boards and they turn out exactly the same as they used to in Kasturi.


  • #233
    average_runner
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    Heroditas wrote: »
    Our order was always a chicken tikka massala and a chicken chili massala but the tikka was extremely cloying the last few times and the chili massala didn't have any pickle or fenugreek in it. It was just a tomato curry.
    I've started making them at home based on Curry Addict's recipes elsewhere on Boards and they turn out exactly the same as they used to in Kasturi.


    Can you post a link please?


  • #234
    unkel
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Can you post a link please?

    Linky

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  • #235
    Heroditas
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    Sorry for the delay. I see Unkel has posted a link to Page 1.

    The chill masala recipe is on PAGE 43

    Follow the recipe and you'll get a chilli masala every bit as good as the ones in the curry houses!

    EDIT: page 43! :D


  • #236
    average_runner
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    Tried the chipper in Ballyowen Shopping centre for the first time in 5-6 years. Wow it has really improved, plenty of chips and lovely curry sauce.

    Roma has gone down hill so much, very few chips etc


  • #237
    jomalone14
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    Ordered Singapore noodles and Kung Pao wings from Mao this evening. The wings were nice, a little bland even though they were meant to be spicy but not bad. Order totalled 19.20 incl delivery.

    The Singapore noodles however were that bad that after 3 forkfuls, my 3 dogs had their second dinner of the evening. Soggy noodles, no spices whatsoever, no spring onions or beansprouts as per the menu. I counted 2 prawns in the dish in total along with an acceptable amount of chicken and wedges of what seemed to be while cabbage or some veg similar to this.

    I've been a Mao fan since they've opened in Lucan but this dish has put me right off ordering anything from them for the foreseeable. I should have complained.


  • #238
    ArthurG
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    jomalone14 wrote: »
    I should have complained.

    Why didn't you?. I got a pizza from the wood-fire place next door a while back, it was soggy and inedible.

    I complained and I got a replacement pizza and my account credited by the same amount.

    Having said all that, I have to say I find Mao's food to be pretty bland at best, and prefer to go elsewhere.

    Edit: when I say complain, it involved me calling in and having a calm conversation with the duty manager, not screaming down the phone at them!


  • #239
    jomalone14
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    ArthurG wrote: »
    Why didn't you?. I got a pizza from the wood-fire place next door a while back, it was soggy and inedible.

    I complained and I got a replacement pizza and my account credited by the same amount.

    Having said all that, I have to say I find Mao's food to be pretty bland at best, and prefer to go elsewhere.

    Edit: when I say complain, it involved me calling in and having a calm conversation with the duty manager, not screaming down the phone at them!

    Arthur, I'm too nice, to my own detriment sometimes......I think it's the Irish in me, we're not known for complaining, are we?! I will if there's ever a next time, unlikely to order again from them though


  • #240
    bogmanfan
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    I've ordered from Mao twice and never again. Very bland both times, and seriously overpriced. Several friends have ordered from there since they opened and nobody has had a good word to say about them. The restaurants in Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire are pretty good, so it's an odd one.


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  • #241
    Birdsong
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    bogmanfan wrote:
    I've ordered from Mao twice and never again. Very bland both times, and seriously overpriced. Several friends have ordered from there since they opened and nobody has had a good word to say about them. The restaurants in Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire are pretty good, so it's an odd one.

    Would say the same clondalkin branch


  • #242
    josh59
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    Got a takeaway about two weeks ago from the 9th Lough in Clondalkin - always found their stuff to be good but sadly this time around was only mediocre.

    Looked like a lot of the regular staff were'nt there and Ricki the owner was missing so maybe this had something to do with it


  • #243
    bogmanfan
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    Kanoodle in the Maxol beside Annadale is pretty good. Got a Crispy Hoi Sin chicken from there last night and it was very nice. The wife's Sweet Chili Noodles were good too. At €11.50 it's not too bad, but I see all dishes are €8 at lunchtime, so will be back during the week.


  • #244
    ArthurG
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    Kanoodle isn't bad at all.


  • #245
    ArthurG
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    Several visits to Kanoodle later, have to say I love the place. Especially their €8 lunch offer.


  • #246
    unkel
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    Had Kanoodle today. Was alright. Had one of the one pot noodles. On a par with the poorer takeaways I've had from Mao. Must try their Thai curries next time, maybe they're a bit better. Not complaining though, I had the €8 deal and for that money it's decent.

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  • #247
    jomalone14
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    So.....Camile, a new Thai takeaway, opened today at Ballyowen SC, where India House used to be.
    Has anyone tried it yet? Menu looks quite nice.


  • #248
    gagomes
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    jomalone14 wrote: »
    So.....Camile, a new Thai takeaway, opened today at Ballyowen SC, where India House used to be?
    Has anyone tried it yet? Menu looks quite nice.

    Oh, interesting. I passed in front the other day and they had a ptsb lettering, I thought ptsb was about to start a branch there. Glad it's a thai takeaway and hope it's better than other camille in inchicore.

    The franchise seems to be all over the place. I tried their green thai curry ordered from Inchicore. It was nice, but didn't fair well against kanum, lemongrass or mango tree. Seeing as I just around the corner, I will try their food in the next few days.


  • #249
    ArthurG
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    I've been told Camile is the dogs, going to give it a try.


  • #250
    unkel
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    I've seen mixed reviews but I'll give it a try too. Not cheap though at €14,50 for a curry + rice!

    Mango Tree do a nice special: 2 * starter + 2 * main for €27 iirc. Some of their starters are very good.

    Favourite cheap one is still Mao: order before 5 and you can have a good choice of "lunch" specials + drink for €8.50

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  • #251
    Walter Sobchak III
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    I tried Camile 3 or 4 times on Pearse St as I used to work nearby. Over priced and not nearly as good as Mango Tree in my humble opinion. But will give it a try.


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