The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

happyday

happyday wrote: »

Tomorrow is Fat Thursday. Its like the Polish version of Pancake Tuesday when they eat the most delicious filled doughnuts. The kids at a school I worked at last year told me about it. Does anyone know where you can get Polish doughnuts in Cork? I'd love to try them.

I got a few Polish doughnuts in the Polish shop where Daily's used to be in Douglas. There was a huge delivery of them while I was in the shop at about 10am. Really nice to eat. I hope Fat Thursday catches on for Irish people too.

Colser

northgirl wrote: »

I think it's in Fairhill. Never been but heard great things about it :pac:

I'll let you know ðŸ˜

roundymac

Went to El Vinos by the Elysium last night, average enough, good choce of starters/tapas, poor on the mains, choice of a beef, pork, chicken, 2 types of fish and a couple of veggie dish's. Wine (malbac) was nothing to crow about either according to herself. My water on the other hand was excellant.:D

.red.

roundymac wrote: »

Went to El Vinos by the Elysium last night, average enough, good choce of starters/tapas, poor on the mains, choice of a beef, pork, chicken, 2 types of fish and a couple of veggie dish's. Wine (malbac) was nothing to crow about either according to herself. My water on the other hand was excellant.:D

We went a few years ago and wasn't overly impressed either. Very very over priced for average food.
The one thing I will say was the baked Alaska in there was the nicest dessert I've ever had anywhere. Everything else was just "meh". Nearly sh1t myself when I saw the bill tho.

gimmick

Tasty Snacks is across the road from the Churchfield all weather pitches. It's grand. Crappy battered sausage lets it down big time. And the queue is mental usually.

Tried Zambrero. Will defo be back. Very nice. No highchairs yet though so had to take away.

sporina

gimmick wrote: »

Tasty Snacks is across the road from the Churchfield all weather pitches. It's grand. Crappy battered sausage lets it down big time. And the queue is mental usually.

Tried Zambrero. Will defo be back. Very nice. No highchairs yet though so had to take away.

do they do proper home made chips and a good garlic mayo? if so i am there.. Also do they use lard? i heard they do

pampootie

Tried Zambrero-found it really bland. Shame! Must get into boojum next

SomeFool

Popped into cafe Velo today, had the veggie panini and a coffee, both excellent, I'll be doing it again!!

pwurple

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Cork needs a few well-stocked, high-end bars tbf, so a welcome addition.

Is it a craft cocktail menu (a la the new Fran Well bar, Pigalle, etc) or just your standard range of drinks (albeit with a bigger selection!)

Their Facebook page just says "new menu every 8 weeks" which is great, but I'd like to know what's on it now...

Craft cocktails, but you can ask for whatever you want I'd say. Anyway, everyone and their mother wants to go to the new place in town so ended up back again already.

I had two...
Nutjob. It's a pistachio based cocktail, came in a tumbler, along with a bowl of pistachios to snack on with it. Yum. €11 i think.

Second one I can't remember the name of, but it was a cocktail for 4, like a punch. Tasted like blackberries, it is quite sweet. That one was shared between the four of us and was 40.

Again, didn't eat, but saw people getting plates of cheese and meats. Looked good.

Nonoperational

Zambrero for a bowel recently. It was ok. Still learning, and it's a bit disconcerting the the manager was telling the girl making the bowel that she was doing it wrong, but they proceeded to charge full price for it.

It didn't look great, but to be fair it tasted good and was nice and fresh. I preferred Boojam.

Malari

Nonoperational wrote: »

Zambrero for a bowel recently. It was ok. Still learning, and it's a bit disconcerting the the manager was telling the girl making the bowel that she was doing it wrong, but they proceeded to charge full price for it.

It didn't look great, but to be fair it tasted good and was nice and fresh. I preferred Boojam.

What did you order?! I can't figure out what 'bowel' might have auto-corrected from! :pac:

Nonoperational

Malari wrote: »

What did you order?! I can't figure out what 'bowel' might have auto-corrected from! :pac:

Its basically the ingredients of a burrito in a bowl instead of a wrap!

what the hell!

Nonoperational wrote: »

Its basically the ingredients of a burrito in a bowel instead of a wrap!

A bowl? 😂

Nonoperational

AGH!! Hangs head in shame.

Malari

Oh sorry, haha, didn't click.

A burrito bowl sounds infinitely more tasty than lower intestines, to be sure.

Roger Hassenforder

Nonoperational wrote: »

Zambrero for a bowel recently. It was ok...

It didn't look great, but to be fair it tasted good and was nice and fresh. I preferred Boojam.

Interesting
Thought the opposite, was very unimpressed with the grub and place. Way more of a takeaway than Zombrero IMO. The Blonde sent hers (fajitas) back, in fairness to the staff, they were very nice, changed it no hassle.

SomeFool wrote: »

Popped into cafe Velo today, had the veggie panini and a coffee, both excellent, I'll be doing it again!!

+1 on Velo

nerwen

Looks like a new place opening soon where Aroi used to be, another Asian street food.

https://twitter.com/KotoCork

sporina

nerwen wrote: »

Looks like a new place opening soon where Aroi used to be, another Asian street food.

https://twitter.com/KotoCork

spotted that - Koto - I hope its something good - not just another Aroi or Ramen.. - none of them are a patch on Banna thai imo.. how I miss it..

Sago is good but I still miss Banna..

nerwen

Actually went to Coqbull yesterday on friend's request and while it's still as noisy and dark in there as before, I think they've improved the food massively since last time I went. Smoked Gubbeen chorizo fries were amazing and the philly steak was on a proper crusty baguette, very nice!

happyday

nerwen wrote: »

Actually went to Coqbull yesterday on friend's request and while it's still as noisy and dark in there as before, I think they've improved the food massively since last time I went. Smoked Gubbeen chorizo fries were amazing and the philly steak was on a proper crusty baguette, very nice!

Have they still only the one toilet for the whole restaurant? I think I heard there was some work going on there.

happyday

I was in Kubo in Douglas yesterday with a big group. Everyone was very happy with their food. There was plenty of it and plenty of meat in each dish too. I had chilli fried rice as recommended by someone on here. It was lovely.

IrishBelle

Went to Miyazaki, unbelievable food. Very little seating, so not sure it technically qualifies as a restaurant... but it is well worth the trip. Subsequent trips will become known as pilgrimages

Nonoperational

nerwen wrote: »

Actually went to Coqbull yesterday on friend's request and while it's still as noisy and dark in there as before, I think they've improved the food massively since last time I went. Smoked Gubbeen chorizo fries were amazing and the philly steak was on a proper crusty baguette, very nice!

I think they do a good burger and fries to be honest.

Mumha

Nonoperational wrote: »

I think they do a good burger and fries to be honest.

No, they do lots more than just a burger. I love their half chicken, which I have with mash and gravy. It was disappointing that in their menu redesign, they dropped the buttermilk wings.

Of its type it is one of the best in the city, and good portions too.

The one thing that pisses me off is that they fill the glass full of ice and then add the Coke etc. which is a nice way of increasing the profit margin. That said, we love going there.

Nonoperational

Mumha wrote: »

No, they do lots more than just a burger. I love their half chicken, which I have with mash and gravy. It was disappointing that in their menu redesign, they dropped the buttermilk wings.

Of its type it is one of the best in the city, and good portions too.

The one thing that pisses me off is that they fill the glass full of ice and then add the Coke etc. which is a nice way of increasing the profit margin. That said, we love going there.

I know that. I like their burgers and fries. That's all.

happyday

IrishBelle wrote: »

Went to Miyazaki, unbelievable food. Very little seating, so not sure it technically qualifies as a restaurant... but it is well worth the trip. Subsequent trips will become known as pilgrimages

What did you have? I'd like to try it but wouldn't have a clue what to order.

Malari

happyday wrote: »

What did you have? I'd like to try it but wouldn't have a clue what to order.

Last time I was in I asked for a recommendation. The girl was very helpful. They do some specials and when I told her I liked fish I got a rice, pickled veg and sashimi salmon dish in a light sauce. It was really tasty!

dudara

IrishBelle wrote: »

Went to Miyazaki, unbelievable food. Very little seating, so not sure it technically qualifies as a restaurant... but it is well worth the trip. Subsequent trips will become known as pilgrimages

It's pretty epic alright. It would be packed if it was here in Dublin.

IrishBelle

happyday wrote: »

What did you have? I'd like to try it but wouldn't have a clue what to order.

I had yakiniku don. Like the above poster, i asked for a recommendation. They are super nice in there. Honestly, I often walk down the street by Miyazaki and the smell coming from there is delicious. So i followed my nose, even though I wasn't sure what to order. Go for it, it's superb

Malari

IrishBelle wrote: »

I had yakiniku don. Like the above poster, i asked for a recommendation. They are super nice in there. Honestly, I often walk down the street by Miyazaki and the smell coming from there is delicious. So i followed my nose, even though I wasn't sure what to order. Go for it, it's superb

Haha, me too! I was going home, wondering what to cook, and couldn't resist going in for a treat while I was passing!

nerwen

happyday wrote: »

Have they still only the one toilet for the whole restaurant? I think I heard there was some work going on there.

Didn't visit so don't know!

And just to jump on to the Miyazaki train here, I love their food. Think the best thing I've had so far is Oyako Don, but the Gyo Don is also awesome and their daily specials are great. And the food looks like straight up instagram food porn, no filters required.

Mumha

happyday wrote: »

Have they still only the one toilet for the whole restaurant? I think I heard there was some work going on there.

They have "unisex" toilets upstairs (same as their Limerick sister restaurant)...I'm surprised that they don't appear to have a downstairs wheelchair accessible toilet, I thought that was mandatory ?

TrustedApple

Mumha wrote: »

They have "unisex" toilets upstairs (same as their Limerick sister restaurant)...I'm surprised that they don't appear to have a downstairs wheelchair accessible toilet, I thought that was mandatory ?

If it had planing in the building from before for it to be a Restaurant witch it does and has it from years ago. There is no need for a wheelchair accessible toilet.

ITs a strange law all round but if the building already had planing before the law of having a wheelchair accessible toilet came in you don't need one at all.

rob316

Two outstanding meals I had last week in Thali and Serendepity.

Thali was so good, the flavours are delicious. Had the early bird 3 course for €16.95. Really recommend it.

Had probably one of the nicest burgers and chips in Serendepity for lunch. €10 can't go wrong.

D'Agger

Had spinach ravoili in mushroom sauce last night in La Dolce Vita - which was really, really good, that said I didn't think the service was particularly friendly - don't get me wrong, I don't need the validation of being smiled at but just got an odd vibe off the lady who was looking after us. We went to Market lane after for a coffee and their Blondie & Chocolate ice cream with caramel popcorn which I highly recommend.

Ate brunch twice recently in Salt and loved it, must make it there for an evening meal next

leahyl

Went to Brick Lane for brunch on Saturday....won't be going again. The service was shocking - we were waiting about 15 minutes for a menu, one of my friends got up and asked the barman would it be possible to get some menus (there were no waiting staff nearby), and he said "I'm busy" and that the brunch menu was now over and it's now the evening menu (at 2pm on a Saturday?). We waited another few minutes and finally a waitress came over with brunch menus :rolleyes:

The barman was very busy alright - chatting with his friend who was propped at the bar watching a match on the big screen.

The food was ok - I ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and avocado with sourdough which is pretty hard to get wrong to be honest - it was nice. Two of my friends had a dish with chorizo and potato and a fried egg on top - they said it was only ok, nothing amazing. My other friend had eggs benedict - I don't think she was too impressed with it either.

The bad service put a big dampner on the whole experience. I wouldn't go back.

BullBlackNova

Umi Falafel opening in Zamora on Academy Street. Posters up in the windows. "Opening soon".

Can't say I know anything about the place but they have a Dublin place too so maybe people have eaten there and can report!!

http://umifalafel.ie/

Also, looks like there was work going on at the Pavilion too. Surveyor taking pictures outside there today so might just be listing it for sale/rent, but it looked like there was work going on inside too.

Even if it just putting it back on the market, I'd be glad to see something in there. Big, versatile premises so would be nice to have something good in there!

kcb

Ended up in Coqbull, not by choice. I didn't expect much but it was worse than I thought it would be!

Thrown upstairs in what feels like an attic. Very shabbily done up and the music was random and too loud.

Burger was v poor and chips were cold. You'd get a better burger in any half arsed bar around town.

Corn was swimming in butter. Kids food was quite good but that's not hard to get right!

Brownie was good. Warm apple pie was cold!

Overall poor. Staff are friendly although a bit all over the place.

Still baffled how it's so busy. The Cornstore affect. However they manage it!

Nonoperational

kcb wrote: »

Ended up in Coqbull, not by choice. I didn't expect much but it was worse than I thought it would be!

Thrown upstairs in what feels like an attic. Very shabbily done up and the music was random and too loud.

Burger was v poor and chips were cold. You'd get a better burger in any half arsed bar around town.

Corn was swimming in butter. Kids food was quite good but that's not hard to get right!

Brownie was good. Warm apple pie was cold!

Overall poor. Staff are friendly although a bit all over the place.

Still baffled how it's so busy. The Cornstore affect. However they manage it!

It's all opinions. There was a very complementary review just a few back.

whatever76

walked by the new place on McCurtain street - cask .. looks really cool - any reports ? !
McCurtain street is buzzing at the moment - great to see !

Cork Lass

Had brunch in Maynes recently and it was delicious. I had poached eggs on a bed of fried garlic potatoes with toast. My daughter had the toasted special which came with hand cut chips and she loved it. With regard to Cafe Velo, the last few times I've had lunch then I've been waiting ages, almost to a point where I'm late back to work. Food there is grand but the lunchtime service needs a bit of a shake up.

Malari

whatever76 wrote: »

walked by the new place on McCurtain street - cask .. looks really cool - any reports ? !
McCurtain street is buzzing at the moment - great to see !

It's a beautiful place! I haven't had a cocktail there yet, so can't comment on that aspect, but I had some food and wine over the weekend. I thought the plates we shared were not that great, to be honest. Bread seemed a little stale, like it had been left out. Also things that clearly needed to be cut were served in dishes that were not conducive to using cutlery! The wine was decidedly average for the price.

However, I'd definitely go back and try something else. I like to give allowances for new places and the staff were friendly, if a leeeetle on the inattentive side.

mimihops

whatever76 wrote: »

walked by the new place on McCurtain street - cask .. looks really cool - any reports ? !
McCurtain street is buzzing at the moment - great to see !

I've been there a few times since it opened and I really like it. The décor is gorgeous - they have done it beautifully in fairness. Cocktails were delicious and not overly sweet which is often a problem. As for the food, I had a cheese board and some other nibbles which were all lovely, but I totally agree with Malari's comment re the plates and cutlery! All in all I'd definitely recommend it.

rob316

Bunsen opening this weekend on French Church St I hear

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup

https://www.joe.ie/life-style/dublin-institution-bunsen-burger-opening-restaurant-cork-580599

wow. goodbye son of a bun.

bunsens AND boojum now, gotta get myself back down to cork

what the hell!

georgiecasey wrote: »

https://www.joe.ie/life-style/dublin-institution-bunsen-burger-opening-restaurant-cork-580599

wow. goodbye son of a bun.

bunsens AND boojum now, gotta get myself back down to cork

Disappointed with Boojum's offering so far so hopefully Bunsen can bring the goods! Looking forward to heading in.

BullBlackNova

what the hell! wrote: »

Disappointed with Boojum's offering so far so hopefully Bunsen can bring the goods! Looking forward to heading in.

I got Boojum the other day and thought it was pretty good.
Far better than the ****e I've gotten in Burritos & Blues anyway!

Bunsen is decent in Dublin anyway. I'd say Coqbull might lose more business than Son of a Bun since its opening on the same street!!

IrishBelle

I will definitely give Bunsen a go, but the menu looks extremely limited. I really like Coqbull, and they offer a lot more plus the staff are brilliant imho. If I was with a group of people, Id rather bring them somewhere the menu was a little more expansive. But ill reserve judgement until i try

leahyl

Looking forward to Bunsen opening, have heard that the burgers are amazing. I think it's a pretty basic menu but I wouldn't mind if the burgers taste amazing. I like Coqbull too though so hope they don't lose out on a lot of business because of this place opening.

pwurple

whatever76 wrote: »

walked by the new place on McCurtain street - cask .. looks really cool - any reports ? !
McCurtain street is buzzing at the moment - great to see !

Yeah.. two or three posts in this thread already about it. I like it anyway.

Seems to be mainly my age crowd (30's up). Anyway, i'll be there again this weekend for a work thing. Looking forward to it.

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Originally Posted by BullBlackNova
Cork needs a few well-stocked, high-end bars tbf, so a welcome addition.

Is it a craft cocktail menu (a la the new Fran Well bar, Pigalle, etc) or just your standard range of drinks (albeit with a bigger selection!)

Their Facebook page just says "new menu every 8 weeks" which is great, but I'd like to know what's on it now...

Craft cocktails, but you can ask for whatever you want I'd say. Anyway, everyone and their mother wants to go to the new place in town so ended up back again already.

I had two...
Nutjob. It's a pistachio based cocktail, came in a tumbler, along with a bowl of pistachios to snack on with it. Yum. €11 i think.

Second one I can't remember the name of, but it was a cocktail for 4, like a punch. Tasted like blackberries, it is quite sweet. That one was shared between the four of us and was 40.

Again, didn't eat, but saw people getting plates of cheese and meats. Looked good.