The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

siblers

Toto Wolfcastle wrote: »

Wowburger, Elephant and Castle and Captain A’s are all part of the same group and are using Captain A’s as a takeaway location. Dollard & Co is another but I’m not sure if they’ve expanded it to Cork.

Ah, makes sense

Wonder is there much of a difference between them. Elephant And Castle are very expensive. 5.75 for chips

siblers

Had K.Cs Saturday. Had a pulled pork chicken. There was so much mayo and lettuce in the pitta I ended up feeling sick from it. Was Horrendous ****e. Would gladly never eat from them again

rob316

siblers wrote: »

Had K.Cs Saturday. Had a pulled pork chicken. There was so much mayo and lettuce in the pitta I ended up feeling sick from it. Was Horrendous ****e. Would gladly never eat from them again

Its greasy slop but people of cork seem to love to eat **** food like this, Luigi's, Scoozis.

BruteStock

I wonder how many drivers they have on the road. I saw two at the window during the week. I imagine its costly paying 2 or more drivers every night , hence the fee and minimum order charge of €20. I reckon they will abandon the delivery service when they reopen which would be a shame as it would balance out the queuing system

Kerry25x

Ordered Son of a Bun last night, got my usual and it was just as good as ever. Delighted to have them open again.

Kerry25x

siblers wrote: »

Is there much of a difference between Captain Americas and Wow Burger? Might try one of them tomorrow

Same chips anyway but different menus. I'm a big fan of both.

the beer revolu

rob316 wrote: »

Its greasy slop but people of cork seem to love to eat **** food like this, Luigi's, Scoozis.

I think the likes of Scoozi and Luigi's have their place - relatively cheap, casual, cocktails. They're handy for teenagers eating out, family groups and cheap staff dos.
Difference is you don't see queues outside them and no one claims that they are the best in the world at what they do.

I don't know how they did it but fair play to KCs for becoming a legendary success with average food offerings.

I guess, 30 years ago, the pita menu was different to almost any chipper in Ireland and people liked it and kept going. I don't get the fuss, myself, but I wish them well. I used to enjoy their fish and chips some years ago.

Ecos is incredibly popular too and that is, imo, a shockingly bad restaurant - I'd go to Scoozi or Luigi's any day over it (if I had to:rolleyes:).

Curb Your Enthusiasm

the beer revolu wrote: »

I think the likes of Scoozi and Luigi's have their place - relatively cheap, casual, cocktails. They're handy for teenagers eating out, family groups and cheap staff dos.
Difference is you don't see queues outside them and no one claims that they are the best in the world at what they do.

I don't know how they did it but fair play to KCs for becoming a legendary success with average food offerings.

I guess, 30 years ago, the pita menu was different to almost any chipper in Ireland and people liked it and kept going. I don't get the fuss, myself, but I wish them well. I used to enjoy their fish and chips some years ago.

Ecos is incredibly popular too and that is, imo, a shockingly bad restaurant - I'd go to Scoozi or Luigi's any day over it (if I had to:rolleyes:).

I see on FB Eco's are making a killing on selling 10 packets of their sauces for 50 quid.

pwurple

the beer revolu wrote: »

I guess, 30 years ago, the pita menu was different to almost any chipper in Ireland and people liked it and kept going. I don't get the fuss, myself, but I wish them well. I used to enjoy their fish and chips some years ago.

Well, that's the menu... what differentiates them too is the suppliers. They use real meat from local butchers in the burgers, chip their own spuds, put a bit of effort into the ingredients. Listing suppliers and having good relationships with them was normal there a long time before it was even done in posh restaurants. And it's still relatively unusual in your ordinary chipper. (Shout out to the golden fry though, who do a great job with this!)

I think they are struggling with quality during this lockdown though. I wouldn't go near there til it's over.

the beer revolu wrote: »

Ecos is incredibly popular too and that is, imo, a shockingly bad restaurant - I'd go to Scoozi or Luigi's any day over it (if I had to:rolleyes:).

Eco's isn't my bag either. Big portions, bland-ish food. Give the people what they want though, eh. When I saw their take-away options at the moment, it's the same pricepoint as Greenes and Glass Curtain... 20 euro a head for 2 courses.

leahyl

Just read that Feed your Senses won’t be reopening - very sad, always a lovely place with tasty tapas.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

leahyl wrote: »

Just read that Feed your Senses won’t be reopening - very sad, always a lovely place with tasty tapas.

Damn. Sorry to hear that. Never got around to trying it.

what the hell!

Dino's is back if anyone is interested. Order online for collection. http://www.dinostakeaway.ie

SomeFool

leahyl wrote: »

Just read that Feed your Senses won’t be reopening - very sad, always a lovely place with tasty tapas.

That's a real loss, never had a bad meal/experience there.

igCorcaigh

SomeFool wrote: »

That's a real loss, never had a bad meal/experience there.

Yeah, pity. Seemed like a nice family run place. Great chips!

Black_Knight

Had Spitjacks the other day. Delicious food. Really couldn't fault it, and really hope they continue a take out service like this after normality sinks back in.

Water John

Sorry if it's a bit off track but a good home cook show on RTE tonight with Mark Moriarty, of The Green House Restaurant.
A professional, not a show guy.

beer enigma

Silver Key have added draft pints to their takeaway menu

Heineken, Coors, Murphy's €4.50 per pint

pwurple

beer enigma wrote: »

Silver Key have added draft pints to their takeaway menu

Heineken, Coors, Murphy's €4.50 per pint

How the actual fck are they licensed for that?

Billythekid19

pwurple wrote: »

How the actual fck are they licensed for that?

Their food looks v overpriced too. Its 13 or 14 euro for fish and chips. No reason to get chipper for that price when you have the likes of dennys and the golden fry around the corner with equal qulity.

siblers

Anyone ever eaten from Wabi-Sabi or Okura?

siblers

what the hell! wrote: »

Dino's is back if anyone is interested. Order online for collection. http://www.dinostakeaway.ie

Saw the one in Grange open last night. They do very nice chips, glad to see them open

CHealy

siblers wrote: »

Saw the one in Grange open last night. They do very nice chips, glad to see them open

The Grange one is very nice, Turners Cross is after going to the dogs.

Billythekid19

CHealy wrote: »

The Grange one is very nice, Turners Cross is after going to the dogs.

Best Dinos is probably Douglas with decent portions and efficient staff, the one in Bishopstown has always been very skimpy with their portion sizes.

run_Forrest_run

Billythekid19 wrote: »

Best Dinos is probably Douglas with decent portions and efficient staff, the one in Bishopstown has always been very skimpy with their portion sizes.

I have to disagree on the Douglas one, in the last few years I felt it has gone to the dogs and it's partly due to the staff. Two very cranky women who are hopeless at managing orders and dealing with a queue. The amount of confusion between them about orders etc is laughable.

Ludo

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

I have to disagree on the Douglas one, in the last few years I felt it has gone to the dogs and it's partly due to the staff. Two very cranky women who are hopeless at managing orders and dealing with a queue. The amount of confusion between them about orders etc is laughable.

I always head to Turners Cross myself rather than Douglas. Much nicer chips. Never actually realised there was one in Grange though...might give it a try.

SleetAndSnow

Just got koto. Simple to do. Rang in the order, told 15 minutes, drive in, guy waiting at the table and food handed over. Nearly identical to the restaurant portions which is great.

undertaker fan 88

pwurple wrote: »

How the actual fck are they licensed for that?

Have to buy food to buy a pint. Plactic cups..cannot see it lasting. I live near it the burger is like Burger King anywhere else would be nicer

run_Forrest_run

Ludo wrote: »

I always head to Turners Cross myself rather than Douglas. Much nicer chips. Never actually realised there was one in Grange though...might give it a try.

yeah, it used to be another take-away, can't remember the name now. Located behind the Pinecroft Inn.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

The new Japanese restaurant "Okura" opened up today for the first time in Douglas Village. Only takeaways at the moment obviously.

Hope they do well, tough time to start a business.

Will be trying them after the weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/101697571365217/posts/151658653035775/

siblers

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

The new Japanese restaurant "Okura" opened up today for the first time in Douglas Village. Only takeaways at the moment obviously.

Hope they do well, tough time to start a business.

Will be trying them after the weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/101697571365217/posts/151658653035775/

Might give them a try as well

beer enigma

undertaker fan 88 wrote: »

Have to buy food to buy a pint. Plactic cups..cannot see it lasting. I live near it the burger is like Burger King anywhere else would be nicer

They seem to be doing a good trade from what I've seen in the carpark queue for collection. In laws had their usual curry from there last weekend and enjoyed it at €13.95. I wouldn't get a take away burger from anywhere tbh as it's going to be cold when you get home no matter where you get it.

Black_Knight

Just got Jacques take away. I should of heeded the red flag when I rang up to order. Collection by 5pm, and it needs to be cooked when you get home.

Got a fish pie with a small green salad and dessert. The pie was nice, but only marginally better than what one would get in SuperValu and bung in the oven.

Pretty disappointed for €35 to be honest. Maybe other meals are better value, but sadly I won't be going back to check them out after this.


I did buy a nice bit of wine from feed your senses. Gonna miss them.

nerwen

siblers wrote: »

Anyone ever eaten from Wabi-Sabi or Okura?

Love wabisabi, they're my favourite for quick lunch in town. Particularly enjoy the udon soups (the broth is fantastic) and their bento boxes, which are pretty good value I think.

Haven't tried Okura to compare though.

siblers

Black_Knight wrote: »

Just got Jacques take away. I should of heeded the red flag when I rang up to order. Collection by 5pm, and it needs to be cooked when you get home.

Got a fish pie with a small green salad and dessert. The pie was nice, but only marginally better than what one would get in SuperValu and bung in the oven.

Pretty disappointed for €35 to be honest. Maybe other meals are better value, but sadly I won't be going back to check them out after this.


I did buy a nice bit of wine from feed your senses. Gonna miss them.

35 euro,was that for one?

If so, that's crazy

Black_Knight

siblers wrote: »

35 euro,was that for one?

If so, that's crazy

35 euro fed the 2 of us, just. I actually wasn't that hungry at the time we ate but still all gone. Granted it was tasty, but small. About the size of a fish pie you'd get in SuperValu for €7.

The crumble desert we topped up with ice cream. It was like ordering 1 desert, 2 spoons.

Nicetrustedcup

Plus one to wabisabi one of my go to places in town for a quick lunch there Ramon is lovely,

Got a take away from them last week spent I think 28 euros but me and my girlfriend were so full after it and could not move !!!

Black_Knight

Just got son of a bun. Got a One burger, dirty chicken burger and fries. Stuffed and struggling to finish it, but damn tasty.

Lia_lia

Got Koto through Deliveroo last night. Was unreal! Had a hake dish. Would highly recommend.

the beer revolu

Iyer's are back open for take away from tomorrow. Order today.

RINO87

Following the advice of the good folks here, we got burgers from the fish wife last night.....

Shhhhhhhtap! Absolutely savage, the meat itself tasted exactly like the ones we used to get from the butchers back home donkeys years ago. I was firmly in the "why go to the fish wife and not get fish" camp, but I agree with others here that its easily one of the best in town.

.red.

RINO87 wrote: »

Following the advice of the good folks here, we got burgers from the fish wife last night.....

Shhhhhhhtap! Absolutely savage, the meat itself tasted exactly like the ones we used to get from the butchers back home donkeys years ago. I was firmly in the "why go to the fish wife and not get fish" camp, but I agree with others here that its easily one of the best in town.

I'm not sure of the name of the one I get but it's one of the cheapest on the menu, 2 patties, 2 slices of bacon and 2 slices of smoked cheese as well as onion and tomato (which is just wrong on a burger🀢)
Fantastic value and I've yet to have a better burger in town and I include the fancy burger joints in that.

the beer revolu

Fish wife burgers are good, alright.
Only burger in town as good or better is Bunsen, IMO.
Went off Fish Wife after some extremely poor customer service, though.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

I find Bunsen quite overpriced for what you get.

Black_Knight

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

I find Bunsen quite overpriced for what you get.

It was damn tasty what we got though. Seriously tasty burger.

Just had spitjack for the second time there. Excellent again. Their chips suffer from a bit of sweating on the drive home, but everything else is top notch.

Lia_lia

Got pizza from Burnt this evening. Meh. It was okay. Nothing is on par with Pompeii pizza but they were not taking orders when we were having dinner. Order was rejected through Deliveroo. Must have been busy I’m guessing.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Lia_lia wrote: »

Got pizza from Burnt this evening. Meh. It was okay. Nothing is on par with Pompeii pizza but they were not taking orders when we were having dinner. Order was rejected through Deliveroo. Must have been busy I’m guessing.

Have you tried Palmento? How does it compare?

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Tried the new Japanese restaurant in Douglas the other night.

Okura it's called.

Very good portion sizes and very tasty, fresh food. Lovely presentation too, even for takeaway. Would definitely recommend. Nice fish rice bowls - I had the Duck Tepanyaki combo which came with loads of stuff - miso soup, tasty veg, lovely garlic fried rice too. Very, very nice.

Good to support them too. Must be very hard opening up during all this.

SusieBlue

I got Bocellis on Deliveroo tonight, I had the Tagliatelle Prestrige which was really delicious and excellent value for money.
I used to go there quite frequently before coronavirus and I’ve never had a bad meal in there. It’s about as authentic Italian as you’ll get in Ireland.
They're quite off the beaten track so I hope they survive the lockdown and the aftermath of all this, I’d be very sorry to see them have to close.

Lia_lia

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Have you tried Palmento? How does it compare?

Never tried it!

the beer revolu

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

I find Bunsen quite overpriced for what you get.

A Burger is €7.45
That's all I've ever had there.
I think it's a very fair price for the size and quality.