Where to find Dublin’s best street food


There are very few things that can bring you as much happiness as food and Happy Endings restaurant seems to understand it better than anyone. The venue is definitely a place to be every evening of the week; it never fails to attract crowds with its retro interior, laid-back atmosphere and regular events with two-for-one cocktails on offer. Additionally, it has a menu inspired by global street food flavours, which means you’ll be spoiled for choice. Small plates include the bestselling spice buttermilk fried chicken wings, fried chicken tenders, gunpowder calamari, fried halloumi cheese and fried rice arancini. For the main, you can go for one of the burger options or try the delicious satay chicken katsu. We’d also recommend checking out the weekly specials to really treat yourself.

Xian Street Food is an informal eatery that aims to bring a taste of China to Dublin and accomplishes it well with a menu inspired by the authentic flavours of Xi’An, one of the oldest Chinese cities. Whenever you need to grab a quick lunch and recharge your batteries, you can stop by one of the venues either located on South Anne St or Earl St North and try one of the homemade specials. For example, the menu includes a variety of noodle dishes with Phad Thai being one of the most popular choices, rice and curry dishes, vegan options and many more. If you want to stay as true to the street food culture as possible, we recommend that you go for fried dumplings and crispy buns.

If want to add some spice to your life, look no further – Acapulco will introduce you to classic Mexican street food. The menu highlights include spicy chicken wings, nachos, beef barbecue tacos and spicy potatas brava, which taste best shared with a group of friends. Apart from the mouthwatering menu, you can expect a friendly atmosphere and colourful interiors that will help you get comfortable with one or two Margaritas.

When most people hear the term ‘street food’, they think about fried chicken, burgers and other meat dishes but Veginity’s success shows us that it’s time to give vegan dishes the attention they deserve. This award-winning restaurant is a celebration of plant-based ingredients; the food is not only healthy and nutritious but also delicious and affordable. Whether you’re vegan or simply hoping to try something new, you’re welcome to come and give it a go; if you don’t know where to start, you order a special platter that allows you to try all the starters. Otherwise, main dishes currently include crispy pretend schnitzel with Spatzle pasta, spinach Kofta in a pumpkin curry, mushroom Kafta with quinoa salad, green pea hummus, pine nuts and pomegranate yogurt and pretend Chimichurri steak. If you have a sweet tooth, you can also go for a platter to sample all the desserts (try the Indian fudge).

All Bar Chicken is a paradise for those who crave fried chicken and a sense of nostalgia. The restaurant provides an intimate setting where you can share wings with your friends while listening to music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. The menu highlights include wings, tenders and cauliflower florets, but you can also top it up with a burger, wrap or loaded fries. Come for the chicken, stay for good vibes and an amazing atmosphere.