Zaytoon does a cracking lunch special. Slightly smaller kebab, chicken, lamb etc, take your pick. Portion of chips and a drink for €6. Solid feed and value for money. Lot better than your average chicken fillet roll and a coke special.
While I enjoy Ciaran’s query (and I second the Madina suggestion, and add Govinda’s of which I am still a fan), I do wonder: WHY exactly does it need to be all you can eat or big servings? Can’t you just survive on a sandwich like everyone else? Are you training for a strongman competition / attempting to put on record amounts of weight?
The Yacht pub on the Clontarf Road has a carvery lunch for 12.50 Euro but it also serves generous half portions for 7.50 which is great value. There is a wide choice and it is always busy which is a good sign.
Good suggestions, especially the Korean supermarket. I’d add the Hilan on Capel Street. Although its not in the City Centre, the Bulgarian restaurant on the Sundrive road across from the Superquinn, named Bulgari, is great. We visited out of curiosity and found fine Bulgarian pop, very friendly hosts and delicious grilled food. We had a huge four cheese salad (next time I’ll get the watermelon salad the Bulgarians were having), their delicious grilled meatballs and mashed potatoes and a large skewer of mixed meats all of which were delicious and fed a family of four. All this with a very generous glass of wine for 36 euro. During the week they do a 2 course meal for two with wine for 25 euro!
I am surprised Moore Street Mall is not mentioned. Very authentic mostly buffet style food and also a lot of different variety. From India/Pakistani to Mauritius, African, Bosnian, Polish, Turkish etc.
Maybe Ciaran needs large portions because he can only afford to eat once a day. He doesn’t have a job, after all. Good luck to him and thanks to all for the great suggestions!
Wednesday 2 October, 2013 at 1:10 pm
I’d suggest he has a browse through eatforafiver.com and takes his pick!
Wednesday 2 October, 2013 at 2:56 pm
Madina is great — five Euro for a great Chicken biriyani.
And Passion4Food on Clanbrassil Street.
Wednesday 2 October, 2013 at 5:09 pm
+1 for eatforafiver.com also keep an eye on dealpage.ie for offers! Maybe splash out an extra €2 for green19 if you can!!bobos also have good offers
Wednesday 2 October, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Zaytoon does a cracking lunch special. Slightly smaller kebab, chicken, lamb etc, take your pick. Portion of chips and a drink for €6. Solid feed and value for money. Lot better than your average chicken fillet roll and a coke special.
Wednesday 2 October, 2013 at 7:18 pm
I’d recommend the Cedar Tree. It’s a Lebanese place that does lunch for €10. You get a starter, main and drink and the portions are very big
Thursday 3 October, 2013 at 12:13 am
Great , thanks everybody for the suggestions, I will probably go to them all.
Thursday 3 October, 2013 at 11:34 pm
While I enjoy Ciaran’s query (and I second the Madina suggestion, and add Govinda’s of which I am still a fan), I do wonder: WHY exactly does it need to be all you can eat or big servings? Can’t you just survive on a sandwich like everyone else? Are you training for a strongman competition / attempting to put on record amounts of weight?
Friday 4 October, 2013 at 5:43 pm
The Yacht pub on the Clontarf Road has a carvery lunch for 12.50 Euro but it also serves generous half portions for 7.50 which is great value. There is a wide choice and it is always busy which is a good sign.
Tuesday 8 October, 2013 at 1:50 pm
Good suggestions, especially the Korean supermarket. I’d add the Hilan on Capel Street. Although its not in the City Centre, the Bulgarian restaurant on the Sundrive road across from the Superquinn, named Bulgari, is great. We visited out of curiosity and found fine Bulgarian pop, very friendly hosts and delicious grilled food. We had a huge four cheese salad (next time I’ll get the watermelon salad the Bulgarians were having), their delicious grilled meatballs and mashed potatoes and a large skewer of mixed meats all of which were delicious and fed a family of four. All this with a very generous glass of wine for 36 euro. During the week they do a 2 course meal for two with wine for 25 euro!
Wednesday 9 October, 2013 at 1:20 pm
I am surprised Moore Street Mall is not mentioned. Very authentic mostly buffet style food and also a lot of different variety. From India/Pakistani to Mauritius, African, Bosnian, Polish, Turkish etc.
Sunday 13 October, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Rosemary, why on earth do you care about someone else’s portion size? Are you on some kind of mad diet that’s making you cranky? 😀
Sunday 10 November, 2013 at 12:45 am
Maybe Ciaran needs large portions because he can only afford to eat once a day. He doesn’t have a job, after all. Good luck to him and thanks to all for the great suggestions!
Monday 25 November, 2013 at 4:03 am
Correct KO! And thanks for all the replies