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    Lao

    Lao

    3.3(19 reviews)
    0.4 kmRotunda
    €€

    Located on Parnell Street, Dublin's unofficial "Chinatown," Lao Chinese and Korean sits among a…read moredense concentration of East Asian restaurants, supermarkets, and cafés just north of O'Connell Street. The exterior is relatively understated, with large windows looking into the dining room rather than elaborate street-facing décor. Inside, the restaurant is noticeably larger than many neighboring establishments, with multiple dining areas and table setups designed to accommodate both standard meals and tabletop barbecue. The atmosphere feels practical and comfortable rather than trendy, allowing the focus to remain squarely on the food. There's also a large make-your-own sauce bar at the front, and a buffet station at the back full of fish, noodles, and vegetable options to complete any hotpot order, along with Chinese snacks and even some desserts! Our group of nine made a reservation in advance, though on a Thursday night, the restaurant was about only half-full, and probably could have accommodated most walk-in parties. The menu is extensive, ranging from Westernized Chinese favorites like Fried Rice and Kung Pao Chicken to Korean BBQ to individual-sized hot pot dishes, which are convenient in that they allow everyone at the table to customize their hotpot to their liking (along with their own little heated section of the table) - particularly with the soup broth flavor and various toppings that they choose. For meats (options of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken), you order with the server, and for everything else, you may go up to the buffet as many times as you'd like. As with most hotpot buffet places, there is the risk of cross-contamination with the communal tongs that they use, so people with dietary restrictions, beware! Other than that, the buffet selections were extensive and quite fresh. I ordered the Extra Hot & Spicy Hotpot (€33 for AYCE hotpot), and the broth was rich, comforting, and "Ireland-spicy" (which is to say, not very spicy at all). I ordered one plate each of their beef and lamb, both of which tasted fresh, but quite fatty. Each plate of meat comes with a generous portion, and two portions was quite enough for me. Prices are moderate by Dublin standards; most entrées fall within the typical city-center range, while barbecue and group-style meals can push the per-person cost somewhat higher. Expect roughly €20-40 per person depending on how extensively you order - from hotpot to KBBQ to classic Chinese takeout fare, there's truly something for everyone, and this is a great place to go if you have a large party with diverse food interests/preferences.

    Hot pot for the rainy and cold UK land. I was craving for Chinese food when in Europe and this was…read morethe spot to get my fix! Not bad. Stir fried noodles were oily and seafood was okay. They serve up nice selections for hot pot and the condiments are adorned! I used it for my noodles even though I didn't do hot pot! I like the lamb skewers with the fennels. Spicy and it helped with the satisfaction of lamb.

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    The Buttery Restaurant - €4 for scrambled eggs and toast

    The Buttery Restaurant

    2.6(13 reviews)
    0.7 kmSouth Inner City

    Take a few steps down from the green to the lower level to enter The Buttery. To sum it up, it is…read morebasically a throwback US college cafeteria with a solid, affordable, and nothing special breakfast. The hot breakfast is a la Carte with different meats to go along with the scrambled eggs in water. I chose the less expensive route on the morning I ate here. For 4€, I chose the generous portion of scrambled eggs with two pieces of toast. Butter and jelly packets were free to accompany it. The tray to carry the food was also free. Porridge, granola, fruit, cereal, biscuits and breads, bars, chips, coffee, bottled drinks, and other items could be bought separately. The check out process was easy. All of the employees were very helpful. Plenty of seating awaits. When you're finished, be sure to return your tray to the cart.

    Pricey for outsiders and closed by the time the evening students roll in, The Buttery does a great…read morejob of keeping anyone but daytime students and staff away. The food is standard to anonymous campus fare:full plates and bland tastes... but students come anyway. The setting is bright and efficient -bold colours and cafeteria-cold furnishings (except for that second dining room under arched columns... woah), and the loud clanks coming from the open kitchen make conversation difficult to keep up. There's plenty of places off campus for visitors to grab a bite before heading onto campus, but if you're bound and determined to dine in TCD-stop at O'Brien's on your way over for a few sandwiches to go and find yourself a nice on-campus bench. Cheaper, quieter and better ambience.

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    The Buttery Restaurant - One of the entrances on campus

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    The Buttery Restaurant - One section of the cafeteria seating

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