We never to rarely ever visit the same restaurant twice when we are traveling, but we loved Xian so…read moremuch that we came back the next day. Loved the vibes of this place and the wait staff, though incredibly busy, still made the time to make sure we had everything we needed as food was delivered to our table. We can honestly say we did not have one bad bite of food. To our surprise, the Spice Bag was the thing we thought was the least impressive of the bunch. Still very good, but everything else was so much better. Wish there was a little more chicken in it. The Pan Fried Dumplings were maybe some the best we ever had. Do not skip the Cucumber Salad, this dish is incredibly underrated. The Chicken Satay was very good, not sure if I would get it again. The Thai Basil Beef was a stunner! Huge flavor bomb! In fact, do not skip any beef dish they have. The Crispy Chili Chicken was the best part of a Spice Bag, without the fries. The Duck Wings had amazing flavor, wished they were served a bit hotter. Everything I am mentioning as a criticism is slight and minor FYI. If we ever come back to Dublin, we are coming straight here! Also, do not sleep on their cocktail menu! Amazing drinks!

Get the spice bag!…read more Fries and chicken tenders tossed in Chinese spices and served with a side of curry sauce. The portion is large and can be shared. The restaurant is small so you will most likely have to eat outside. There's a a few benches so you may get lucky.

From the outside this place looks a bit like your bog standard take away, but actually it's more…read morerestauranty and they do pretty good food (lots of grilled meat ) My charcoal chicken with mushroom and onion was succulent and came with heaps of fries. The mains are all around 10 euro and come with two sides. We got a very unwarm welcome though, and also when we left no thank you, no smile. Maybe it was because we came in with groupon vouchers, I just felt they didn't want us there (even though we were the only customers!) Also we were seated underneath the speakers and some radio channel was on, with a dj constantly blaring, which was just disturbing. I enjoyed my meal. Not the atmosphere.

Got take-out from this place so didn't eat in. Seemed nice enough though, and BYOB!…read more The only guy working there when we popped in was really friendly and helpful - had to laugh though, the deal online was 2 pizzas for which you can choose 3 toppings each, and when we got the pizzas home and opened them up, all 6 toppings were on one and the other was plain cheese! Really did chuckle a bit, fortunately didn't make too much of a difference to us. Their chips are phenom, the wings are SUPER nice - really have some meat on them, plus tender! - and the deals they run are also great. The pizza was just so-so. However, for the amount we got for the money, it was kind of a miracle so no complaints! Would def give the place another go.

Looking for someat to eat around this immediate area around the 7pm mark when all the cafes have…read moreclosed is something of a task! If you're not looking for pub grub, Belly Bites seems to be a lone option (unless someone can point me towards something I don't know about?). So, it used to be Mama's Revenge but as far as I can see, has just been given a new name and is essentially the exact same thing (even the til receipt says Mama's Revenge still) It was fine. It's a bit grubby in there so doesn't really fill you with enthusiasm, but the staff member was very lovely, so there was that. Surprisingly, when she lifted the covers of the bain-marie, the food actually looked pretty fresh. It's a shame that the surroundings betrayed the reality! The food was good - nothing spectacular about it - very much no frills - but for the price, I wouldn't complain.

Decent little cafe on Thomas street close to NCAD, specialising in tex-mex food, burritos,…read morequesadillas and chilli con carne. There is also a full range of coffees and teas on offer. All dishes are quite plentiful with very tasty, fresh fillings. Prices are very reasonable with plenty of discounts for students. It is open from 12 noon till 8pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon to 5pm Saturday. Seems to do a good trade especially around lunchtime when there is often a queue but turnover is quick. It's a small place with about 3 tables in the back. There is also a long counter opposite the serving area where you can sit too and read from the "graffiti wall" where various comments have been left by customers expressing their satisfaction! Staff here are super friendly and interact well with what seems to be quite a few regulars which is probably a good sign.

It makes me feel good to support Lovin Catering, as it truly is a local business. There's nothing…read morefancy about the food here - it's just solid home cooking. I pass by every day on my way to and from work, and it's tempting to make it a regular breakfast stop. They have sweet and savoury offerings, but it's their pies that are the stand-out item for me. The chicken, ham and parsley pie (€5) was packed with flavour and absolutely stuffed with tender chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce. I could eat this for any meal... breakfast of champions! (I walk to work, so that clearly makes up for it)

Ive never gotten around to writing a review for Lovin Catering yet..shock! ive eaten here for years…read moreand always enjoy everything they do! Get your pies (chicken&ham, beef&guiness, duck with potatoe and cheese, vegetable and goats cheese), or maybe you want quiche? (chicken&brie, ham&cheddar, salmon, or veg and goats cheese).. try a huge potatoe rosti thats topped with goats cheese or else chorizo. Also you can have some burritos,paninis sambos or the salads of the day. On top of the endless selection theres great coffee. If your not around Francis street to try this you can catch them at the markets in Marlay park on Saturdays or Dun Laoighres peoples park on sunday. They also do a wide selection of food for catering partys just ask for a menu!

Easily one of my favourite restaurants in Dublin with an amazing rotating menu, beautiful pastries…read moreand lovely staff.

This is a must visit spot for any vegan visiting Dublin. We have enjoyed casual lunches there…read morebefore and finally made it for dinner, when it gets a bit swankier vibe. I know the menu rotated so I'm not sure if specific dish recommendations are helpful but I can say we have totally loved everything we have had here and I trust the chef and the staff to help me find what sounds the best at any given time. Excellent and creative flavor combinations, wonderful textures and helpful staff.

We popped in here for dinner but the place was quite busy. A good sign…read more Instead of waiting we opted to get our food to go. I think we waited around 15 minutes before our order was ready to go and it still warm when we made it back to our hotel. The beef bulgogi and pork jeyuk were nicely packed with sides of seasoned bean sprouts, edamame, Kim chee and some greens. The purple rice was quite different but good. We tried both the Korean Chili and BBQ sauces and those paired well with the meats. Overall was a very filling meal and worth a repeat.

Absolutely delish, fresh and interesting food. Price is reasonable and staff are very attentive…read more Try it!!!

I used to always go to McCabes before I joined yelp and only rediscovered it yesterday. After…read moreputting up with crappy sandwiches made in the local spar (BARF) I ventured back to McCabes. They have every kind of bread/wrap/roll you can think of and an array of delicious goodies to put on it. They also have pre made ciabattas ready to be toasted, soups and hot meals like lasagne and cottage pie. You can sit down here or takeaway although its always fairly hectic so getting a seat might be difficult. It cost me 5 quid for my toasted wrap and it was SO DAMN GOOD.... Sorry for leaving you for so long...see you Tuesday for the usual :)

This sandwich bar is directly opposite the offices of the Irish Times, so attracts its fair share…read moreof the lunchtime sambo crowd. McCabe's sells a range of home-cooked meals such as cottage pie, lasagne and potato cakes, although from the looks (and the queues) they are most renowned for their ciabattas and made-to-order sandwiches. And what HUGE sandwiches! You'll definitely be getting your money's worth here, and the ingredients are really varied and fresh. There is an indoor eating area, but it's so chaotic here it's really not enjoyable to eat inside. Best to takeaway and eat at your desk, or in a nearby park. A good place to pop into if you forget your packed lunch ;-)

Ambience. D Service. A…read moreFood. B Price. A I call this a hidden "hole-in-wall". Found inside an Asian market in the middle of the block. Mismatched chairs, harsh fluorescence lighting and eating amongst the storage. You get to sit at counter or tables and watch your food being prepared and the dishes being washed. Both guys are very nice..but NOT brothers! morning If you want to get a taste to Korean. Ok, they use gochujang (I call this Korean spicy ketchup. ) I ordered bibimbop as was recommended by the cook. My fried egg was over cooked as I think requesting a runny egg was lost in translation and he gave me a fried YOLK egg. Cooked all the way. The ban Chan mixture of different Korean veggies was just okay. I miss a good ole fermented or spicy versions of kimchee. Also, I thought the rice became too mushy and some bits of the thinly slice beef was too tough or inedible. I did decide to get the chicken wings and was recommended the dakganjeong ( Korean sweet chili spices) wings. (I asked for extra chili powder on side to make more spicy...given on request). I did like the chicken wings. Nice crispy crust. Just not spicy enough with using gochujang they are serving. Would I stop by again... maybe for the wings.

Don't judge a book by its cover. This place might be a hole in the wall, but it is off the hook!…read moreThe restaurant is inside a Korean grocery store, so it's easy to miss. Not enough seating area, so you'd be lucky if you can get a table. My friends brought me here because they said it was good, so I decided to try it. My friend Marvin got the Mussel soup, and it was huge! I tried a little bit of it, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Grilled Salmon Dosirak, and it was pretty good. I didn't eat the rice though, nor the little dessert that came with it. I only ate the Salmon, Soup, and Veggies and still filled me up! Very satisfying dinner.