Dublin’s best Asian restaurants

Like your food with a side of tunes, funky decor and neon lighting? Then head to Hang Dai, the coolest Chinese eatery in town! Designed to look like you’re eating on the subway, we guarantee there’s never a dull moment at Hang Dai. The menu is extensive – with plenty to offer in the way of veggie and vegan food – and the food is truly top-notch. Their BBQ Skewers are legendary (we particularly like the Kentucky Fried Sichuan Kung Po Chicken with Peanuts), as is the Skeaghanore Roast Duck, served alongside pancakes, cherry hoisin sauce and duck broth. If you’re looking for a large group, why not order a range of their tantalising sharing starters as you sit back and soak up the zany atmosphere?

If you’re in the mood for some serious comfort food, Chimac has you covered. Best known for their Korean Fried Chicken (fried twice, served with Korean hot sauce, KBBQ sauce or siracha caramel), this restaurant is loved by locals and visitors alike. The service is efficient, and the staff are super friendly — more than happy to accommodate any dietary requests. Chimac burgers aren’t for the light-hearted: the ‘KimCheese’ is full to the brim with oozy Ssamjang and cheddar cheese sauce, zingy spring onion kimchi and creamy Gochujang mayo. Order the Cucumber Salad to offset the richness.

It is without doubt that Nightmarket serves up the most authentic Thai food in Dublin. As you step into this chic eatery (lined with wood-panelling and glowing with warm lighting) you’ll instantly feel at home. Expect the tastes and traditions of regional cooking from Thailand. To begin, you’ll find the likes of Laab Mood Tod (crispy balls of pork, red curry paste, chilli, peanuts and a variety of other seasoning) and for your main course there’s Pad Thai, Kai Jiew Goon Sup (three egg omelette, minced prawn, greens and spring onion). Prices are relatively high, but portions sizes are generous, and the quality is superb.

This Japanese Grill and Ramen restaurant is a go-to for many locals in the city hankering for some seriously good Asian food. Alongside top-notch sushi and sashimi, you’ll find delectable wok dishes – we like the Yaki Udon, lightly curried udon noodles stir-fried with chicken, king prawns, egg and veg – as well as their classic Ramen dishes. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll be happy to hear that the desserts here are a real highlight. From green tea and tofu cheesecake, Craic Pudding (vanilla ice cream served on top of miso caramel and topped with sweet potato crisps) to mango mousse, the options are extensive.