Walking through the streets of Dublin, Ireland, allows you to appreciate a thousand-year journey since the city was settled in 988. The influence of the Gaels, Vikings, and Normans is still visible in the city’s buildings, language and the DNA of its people. A truly global city, Dublin is currently ranked as one of the top 30 cities in the world. Currently, the city is home to sixty percent of the Ireland’s Asian population. Asian food, therefore, is no stranger to the city and its popularity continues to grow. As Asian food continues to attract a legion of devoted fans in Dublin, several restaurants have started offering “street style” food. These Asian restaurants are not afraid of breaking the mold and offer experimental dishes that are a combination of oriental spices and Irish traditions. To find out more about the best Asian restaurants in Dublin, Ireland, keep reading.
1. Neon Asian Street Food
At Neon Asian Street Food, the emphasis is on creating dishes with the aid of fresh, locally available ingredients. Recipes are sourced from various Asian countries and the spices used are also diverse. The restaurant is a popular hangout and is usually busy for several hours every day, while the seating is communal and centered around a long table. Each guest also gets a free ice cream cone, which they can customize according to their preference.
Service is quick and guests do not have to wait for long to get their food. Among the dishes on the menu are their Singapore noodles, massaman curry, and crispy sweet chili chicken and there are several white and red wines available.
Neon Asian Street Food
Address: 17 Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin, D02 TX94, Ireland
Website: Neon Asian Street Food
Opening hours: 12pm - 11pm (daily)
2. Geisha Asian Restaurant
The interior at Geisha Asian Restaurant features décor and art that is inspired by geisha culture and traditions in Japan. The service is also modeled along the lines of the elegant geisha culture, while the cuisine on offer includes pan-Asian favorites. The restaurant offers several menus, including those specially created for parties and lunch. It also has a sushi bar and a cocktail lounge and guests can relax and spend time with family and friends.
The a la carte offerings include beef curry and Chinese chow mein, while the appetizer section features tempura sushi rolls.
Geisha Asian Restaurant
Address: Ireland, D15 FYP5, County Dublin, Dublin 15 Ashtown, Ashtown Road
Website: Geisha Asian Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 5pm - 11:30pm; Sat - Sun: 12:30pm - 11:30pm
3. Koh Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Unique Thai and Asian recipes are the focus of attention at the Koh Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge. The restaurant has a communal atmosphere that is due to the long tables that are shared between guests. There are also several small booths for those who want to dine apart from the rest and these are ideal for couples. The bar specializes in cocktails, such as their Golden Apple Fizz and Florodora, and there are several other wines and drinks to choose from.
As for the food on offer in the restaurant, it includes dishes such as their phad kraproa chicken and pad Thai, which are available for lunch, while the dinner menu includes char-grilled aged Irish rib-eye steak, which is among the chef’s specials.
Koh Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Address: 6/7 Jervis St, Millennium Walkway, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland
Website: Koh Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 9:30pm; Tue: 12pm - 10pm; Wed: 12pm - 10pm; Thu: 12pm - 10:30pm; Fri: 12pm - 11pm; Sat: 1pm - 11:30pm; Sun: 1pm - 9:30pm
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4. Opium
At Opium, guests get to indulge in cocktails and even make them in the cocktail lounge, while the restaurant specializes in food that is created with recipes sourced from several Asian countries. Opium is spread over three stories in the building and guests can move between the different areas with ease. Among the popular areas is the Botanical Garden, which is an oasis of tranquility, while the Opium Live nightclub is a large space that is ideal for dancing.
At the restaurant, the food includes tom yaam goong and panko king prawns, which is part of their lunch menu, while the dishes available for dinner include their red duck curry and pulled pork noodles.
Opium
Address: 26 Wexford St, Portobello, Dublin 2, D02 HX93, Ireland
Website: Opium
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 12pm - 11:30pm; Thu: 12pm - 2:30am; Fri: 12pm - 2:30am; Sat: 1pm - 2:30am; Sun: 1 - 11:30pm
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5. Kyoto Asian Street Food
At Kyoto Asian Street Food, you get to sample the best dishes offered in the various cities of Asia. The restaurant importantly shines a spotlight on street food and the recipes allow guests to experience the authentic spices used in Asian cooking. The restaurant operates two locations in Dublin and dishes are created with the freshest of locally sourced ingredients and produce. Guests also get ice cream cones for free when dining at the restaurant.
As for the menu, it features several popular mains, such as their Bangkok basil & chili chicken and pad Thai. Many of the mains come with rice and the restaurant offers great value for money.
Kyoto Asian Street Food
Address: 12 Patrick St, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 RR80, Ireland
Website: Kyoto Asian Street Food
Opening hours: 12pm - 10pm (daily)
6. Chai-Yo
Guests get to experience teppanyaki cooking at Chai-Yo restaurant, which has three such stations. The restaurant also specializes in several dishes created with Japanese, Thai, and Chinese recipes. The chefs at the teppanyaki stations often invite guests to participate and the seats around the stations are ideal for parties, as they can fit up to 45 people. The dining room is built to fit up to 90 and guests can enjoy food created by fusing several Asian recipes and spices.
Among the popular dishes on the menu are their pan-fried chicken dumplings and teriyaki ribs, which are available as starters, while the seafood section features tiger prawns with satay sauce. Crispy chili shredded beef and massaman curry are two of the beef and poultry dishes offered here.
Chai-Yo
Address: 100 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin, D02 X048, Ireland
Website: Chai-Yo
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 12:30pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 11pm; Fri: 12:30pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 12am; Sat: 5:30pm - 12am; Sun: 3pm - 10pm
7. Kites Chinese Restaurant
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At Kites Chinese Restaurant, guests get a unique dining experience while sampling food created with Chinese and Thai recipes. The restaurant specializes in creating sophisticated Chinese dishes and has an interior that is a combination of modern and minimalist seating and décor. Since it opened over three decades ago, the restaurant has attracted a devoted following from the various businesses, hotels, and the US embassy in the neighborhood.
As for the menu, it features rare dishes, such as deep-fried crispy prawn dumplings and grilled aromatic lamb, while the seafood includes scallops with chili and garlic sauce.
Kites Chinese Restaurant
Address: 17 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4, Ireland
Website: Kites Chinese Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12:30pm - 2pm & 6pm - 11pm; Sat: 6pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 6pm - 10:30pm
8. Asahi Asian Street Food
One of the newer restaurants in the city of Dublin, Asahi Asian Street Food has a striking interior, where wooden tables provide a touch of warmth and contribute to the overall modern setting. The restaurant allows guests to dine-in but also has a take-away service. On the menu are dishes created with recipes sourced from various Asian countries. The focus is mainly on street-food favorites from Asia and guests can pick from chicken satay skewers and Asahi ribs, which are included in the starters.
There is also an Asian Wok section on the menu that features dishes such as their Thai-style satay, which can be paired with their Bangkok fried rice and beef rendang curry.
Asahi Asian Street Food
Address: 33 Charlemont St, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2, Ireland
Website: Asahi Asian Street Food
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 5pm - 10pm
9. Good World Chinese Restaurant
Guests who are open to trying cuisine from China that strays from the beaten path can head to Good World Chinese Restaurant in Dublin. The restaurant is famous for their unique dishes, such as marinated pork hocks, marinated chicken feet, spicy beef tripe, and spicy chicken claws. For those who prefer the usual dishes, the restaurant offers several, such as chicken curry, stir-fried mixed vegetables, and sweet and sour king prawns.
The restaurant has comfortable seating and a modern vibe and they offer several options when it comes to dim sum. Among the popular dim sum on offer are their fish cakes.
Good World Chinese Restaurant
Address: 18 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, D02 AE10, Ireland
Website: Good World Chinese Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
10. Thai Orchid Dublin
At Thai Orchid Dublin, the interior is well lit and spread over three floors, while the ambiance is striking and attracts the attention of guests as soon as they walk in. The restaurant offers a range of Thai dishes that are created with authentic recipes and the place is popular, especially during lunch and dinner hours.
Three menus are available at the restaurant, one of which features their lunch offerings, while another showcases dishes available all day long. Among the specials on the chef’s recommended menu is their salmon with teriyaki and stir-fry chili with Thai herbs. As for the lunch menu, it includes pad Thai prawns and duck pak choy, while the all-day menu has dishes such as Bangkok pork ribs and their Silver Orchid fried rice.
Thai Orchid Dublin
Address: Thai Orchid Restaurant Dublin, 7 Westmoreland Street Dublin 2
Website: Thai Orchid Dublin
Opening hours: (Lunch) Mon - Sat: 12pm - 4pm; Sun: 2pm - 4pm; (Evening) Sun - Thu: 5pm - 10.30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm -11pm; (Early Bird) Sun - Thu: 5pm - 7.30pm; Fri & Sat: 5pm - 7pm
Dublin is continually fascinated by Asian cuisine
In the city of Dublin, different Asian spices and cuisines, ranging from Indian and Thai to Chinese, are increasingly combined to create unique dishes. As a result, the restaurants that offer pan-Asian cuisine have quickly risen in popularity, especially among the cosmopolitan crowd of the city.
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