The early bird menu is decent value&mdash;three courses for what you&rsquo;d normally pay for a main elsewhere. I went for the fish, which was cooked well, and the warm sticky toffee pudding hit the spot. Pairing it with a glass of dessert wine worked nicely. Service was a bit slow, but the place was packed. Fine for a midweek bite.

Decent spot for Chinese food when you&#39;re sick of pub grub. Wonton soup was good but the portions are a bit small for the price.

The carrot cake really stood out &mdash; fresh and not overly sweet. Brownie was good too. Prices are on the higher side, but the quality matches. Courtyard seating is nice, though the garden chairs could use more cushioning.

Booked for a group of eight and they handled it well. Staff were sound, kept checking in and the food didn&#39;t take forever to come out. Had the chicken burger, it was decent. Place got a bit loud later on but that&#39;s on us for picking a busy Friday. Fine for a casual shout.

Came in with a wheelchair, staff moved tables around without me even asking. That was decent. Pancakes were good, fluffy enough. Got a second plate, no regrets. Place isn&#39;t big but they made it work. Fine for a casual breakfast stop.

The lamb stew was the real deal. Tender, rich, proper Irish flavours. I&#39;d go back just for that alone. The waiter knew the menu inside out, helped my mate with her allergies and got the kitchen to sort her something safe. That was decent. Didn&#39;t pay much attention to the room or anything else. The food did the talking.

The Sizzler pizza and meatballs were proper good. Only thing is the slices came all wonky&mdash;seven uneven pieces. Still, solid spot for a feed.

Came here for the first time last week and honestly the service stood out more than the food. I forgot my curry sauce on the table and one of the staff actually ran after me to hand it over. That kind of thing just doesn&#39;t happen everywhere. The curry itself was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but that little touch made me want to come back. Place was busy too, so fair play to them for keeping it together.

Decent spot on South William Street. The Ethiopian cappuccino was rich and nutty, nice for a slow Saturday morning. Steps out front are good for people-watching.

The early bird menu is decent value for what you get. Food came out hot and tasty, which I always appreciate. Staff were friendly enough, not hovering over you the whole time. Nice spot for a quiet Sunday evening when you don&#39;t want to fuss over cooking. My only small gripe - the tables are a bit close together, but it didn&#39;t ruin the meal.

The build-your-own pancakes are the way to go. Got a decent stack for the price, and the toppings were spread properly through every layer, not just dumped on top. They even do a gluten-free version, which is handy. Portion was solid for what you pay. No complaints there.

Chicken katsu curry was solid, nicely presented. Portion could be bigger for the price though.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying longer than planned. Flat white was solid, and the scrambled eggs on sourdough came out hot with a decent portion. Place was busy but not chaotic. Staff let me sit without rushing me. Rathmines needed something like this.

The chicken wrap was proper. Loads of filling, decent fuel for the day. Solid shout if you&#39;re on a quick break.

Been coming here for a while now, and the coffee&#39;s still spot on. Staff actually know what they&#39;re doing, happy to chat about beans if you&#39;re into that. Nice spot to just sit by the window and watch the street. Not the cheapest, but you pay for the quality. Always leaves me sorted for the rest of the day.

Service was a bit hit or miss &mdash; one guy was lovely, another seemed like he&#39;d rather be anywhere else. Food and vibe made up for it though.

The Guinness here is genuinely good, one of the better pints I&#39;ve had in Dublin. It&#39;s a proper pub, pretty spacious and laid-back, not as cramped as some of the other spots nearby. Staff were friendly enough too.

The matcha was proper&mdash;strong without being bitter, just how I like it. They open early enough that I could grab a cup before work without rushing. Sat near the window for a bit, chairs were decently comfortable for a quick stop. Staff were sound, didn&#39;t hover. Wouldn&#39;t mind going back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The pistachio croissant was the standout &mdash; flaky, not too sweet. Matcha was decent too. Nice bright spot by the water, easy to sit and chill for a bit.

Stopped in for a coffee and ended up staying way longer than planned. That bookshelf wall is a nice touch, gives the place a proper snug feel. Had the lemon poppy seed cake with a flat white&mdash;cake was decent, not too sweet. Would&#39;ve liked a glass of wine instead but they seemed more geared towards the coffee crowd. Solid enough spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Teppanyaki chicken was solid &mdash; good portion for the price, rice and miso soup included. Chilli oil gave it a nice kick. Kimchi ramen was decent too. No desserts, but that wasn&#39;t a dealbreaker.

Been coming here for years and the curry still hits the spot. Staff are always sound, never had a bad experience. The place itself is nothing fancy but it&#39;s comfortable enough to sit and eat without rushing. Solid choice if you&#39;re in Carlow and craving Chinese.

Staff sorted our coats the second we walked in, and kept the water topped up all night. Prawns were class, duck was decent too. Solid spot for a feed.

The prawn caesar salad is still spot on&mdash;Mihae always looks after us well. Been coming here a while now and it never disappoints.

Great playlist and the service was spot on. Burger came out a bit small for the price, but the wine list had a few solid picks that paired well. Nice spot for a relaxed bite.

Stopped by for sushi the other evening and it was just as good as the last few times. The fish tasted fresh, and the staff were lovely. I&rsquo;m not one for fussy places, so the straightforward service suited me fine. Only thing is it can get a bit busy, but that&rsquo;s a good sign, I suppose. A solid choice if you&rsquo;re nearby.

The birria here is seriously good&mdash;rich, tender, that deep flavour you don&rsquo;t find often. I&rsquo;d say it&rsquo;s a bit dear for what you get on the plate, but the quality kind of justifies it. Staff were sound, no complaints there. I had a glass of red with it, worked well enough. Just mind the portions if you&rsquo;re starving.

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