The UK and Europe have a heavy Middle Eastern influence, and this adds to the diversity and…read moreregional flavors. We were walking around Swords and needed a place for a late dinner. We came across Zaytoon and wanted to give them a try. The ambiance was nice. It had a nice cafe feel. Plenty of booths, tables and spots to plug in and charge a phone. What blew me away was the hospitality! The staff were all extremely friendly! They wanted to give us a sample of everything! After the meal, we checked out the dessert menu. When we mentioned liking the ice cream they offered a sample, then a full portion! The meal was perfect too! We both got the chicken kabobs and accompaniments. It was so fresh and delicious! The freshness of the produce and meats here is next level! The mango ice cream at the end was a wonderful way to end the meal. I'm not sure if this is a chain or a mom and pop, but it definitely gave the feel of a stand alone restaurant.

For a quickie meal or takeaway, this was top notch and had fantastic and ample food. Walk up,…read moreorder, they will bring it to the table. I loved the stuffed aubergine- so, yes, vegetarians have good choices here. Hubby had chicken and also loved it.

Good stop for a burger and some fries. The service was very kind and attentive. Still so impressed…read morethat most every pub and restaurant has an espresso machine. The flat white was just what I needed. Right along one of the more busy parts of south Dublin. A nice spot to watch the people. Was just the right place for that point in time.

first stop in dublin has halal chicken food was good…read moreservice felt a little slow but that could just be me

Maybe it was the dish that I got, but I just was not wowed by my meal here. I've had way better…read moreMalaysian food as I have easier access to authentic Malaysian food here in NYC and this just didn't compare. I got the sayur sayuran (mixed vegetables) dish and was kind of disappointed to learn that rice wasn't included with the mains. When the food came, they placed the dish on this little grill on the table. A nice touch, but I thought it was kind of unnecessary. The dish itself was okay tasting but very bland. Service was prompt but the prices are rather high. I will say, though, that since I am a vegetarian, I didn't get to try any of their meat dishes. Maybe that's where they shine instead?

Yes to Roti Canai…read more Yes to Char Kway Teow Meh to Beef Rendang - it is one of my favourite dishes back home but here, they have put a Western twist on it with beef strips instead of beef cubes, and gravy instead of a thick creamy curry. Meh to Ice Bandung - this is a cordial-like drink with rose syrup and condensed milk but I hardly tasted the former. That qualified them for 3 stars. An additional star: Staff were very attentive and gracious when my stray arm hit the glass of water which went flying across the table, and immediately replaced it as well. Will come back here again - hopefully the restaurant sees this review and change the recipes to the dishes to make them more authentic.

Excellent place to come in for some made to order goodness. Not the biggest place but there are…read moreseats if you want to sit. We got take away. Came out pretty fast and was super good for the price! Ordered the falafel platter meal. Came with chips and drink. Things are made right in front of you. The falafel was light and fluffy. Not dense at all. Loads of veggies and some delicious garlic sauce on top. The fries made the trip back to the flat and stayed crisp. Also tested the veggie patty and potato burger and they were both yummy too. This place is a great find in this bustling neighborhood.

It disappeared. No longer there which is too bad because I really enjoyed the food about a year…read moreago, last time I was in Dublin.

Fantastic waitstaff! Very friendly and attentive. The vegetarian moussaka was great. The raspberry…read morecheesecake was good too. BOYW was fantastic too. Liquor store is around the corner too. Come here for a fantastic meal!

My friend lives in the area, so when I visited we decided to grab a quick bite to eat here instead…read moreof venturing onto the UCD campus or taking a bus elsewhere. The food is set up a bit like a buffet and you can also order items off the menu that aren't set out. The food was pretty basic middle eastern fare, but nothing to write home about. Wasn't bad, but not somewhere I'd go out of the way to eat at again.

Downstairs in the ICC is a canteen style restaurant which is open to the public. The menu is mostly…read moreArabic, Pakistani and broadly middle-Eastern, but there are also choices for the less adventurous diner. Alongside various fresh curries are the usual suspects like chicken burgers and steaks. There's also a salad bar of freshly prepared hummus, couscous and other favourites. What stands out about this food is how fresh it is. I had great falafel which tasted so good, and was served with fresh salad, two great sauces and a side of chips. This place is perfect for lunch and they have very reasonable meal deals usually a main with chips or rice and a drink for 7 or 8 euro. The restaurant itself, though canteen style, certainly has an element of class about it. It's a bright and airy room with comfortable chairs and tables. I'd certainly recommend it for lunch

What an experience we had at Falafel! The owner greeted us at the door, offering us samples of…read moreolives and suggesting different menu items to try. We did indeed have those olives and some pita bread for the road. The pita bread was so soft and fluffy, and also stayed warm throughout our night. The olives were marinated to perfection, and we recieved a healthy amount! I think the real amazing part of this was the story we'll have dancing with the owner, and how he made us feel- apart of the family. When we're back in Dublin, we'll definitely be here again!

4.5 stars The restaurant Falafel is situated in a prime…read morelocation near Temple Bar and offers a menu of authentic Middle Eastern dishes in an atmospheric dining room. There were falafels of several different varieties, and I had the Palestinian Falafel plate, which came with six crunchy spiced chickpea fritters along with a grainy hummus and a salad of lettuce, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers and red cabbage, parsley, and olives. I also tried the Mixed Shish plate, which came with a chicken kebab and lamb kofta (minced lamb) kebab, which were both flavorful but slightly dry. At the table were two sauces including a creamy white sauce and a spicy red chili sauce, but my favorite part of the meal was the freshly baked naan breads, which were thin and crispy in the center and puffy and chewy around the edges.

Looking for Sushi near our hotel in Dublin. Found Fujiyama in Yelp. They are on the second floor…read more Fish was very fresh and well prepared.

The food is great and service is quick. I'm surprised how quick they serve orders. We enjoyed the…read morefish, teriyaki chicken and yakisoba. They uphold International standard or better. It's located in O Connell st. not so far from the spire.

Great Indian cuisine. Reasonable prices. The hubs and I opted for one medium tikka masala and one…read morespicy. Both enjoyed it very much. Rice is extra and much needed as there is plenty of sauce. We ordered one naan with shallots (not on the menu). Loved it! Ask for a side of their mint yogurt sauce, it's excellent! Would highly recommend this restaurant. Not happy that they charge €3 credit card processing. Not cool, guys! Location is great as its a 15 minute walk from the Temple Bar area. Mom and pop sort of restaurant with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Ambiance is a bit, meh but we weren't there for the look. We were there for the awesome Indian Food.

I've been looking for somewhere that makes a good Dosa in Dublin for aaaages. Look no further!…read moreMadina do an unreal masala dosa with all the bells and whistles for only 7 euro. It's an absolute bargain as it's HUGE. Actually much bigger than the ones you get in India. It's a hearty meal - not one for a low carb diet, yet it still doesn't feel stodgy as there's so much veg in there, you can just feel the goodness. The staff were friendly and approachable and the place itself is clean, tidy and spacious.