Cafe Mao, The Pavilion, Dun Laoghaire

Cafe Mao Dun Laoghaire is a sister restaurant to the ones in Dundrum and Cahtham Street. Same good food, service and value. Oh, and a sea view.

Hard to believe Mao has been around for ten years now. In that time Ireland has changed beyond all recognition, but Mao has stayed true to their original idea, good quality oriental food at value for money prices. Paolo reviewed them just after they opened and said at the time,

For years I've been asking 'Why can't there be a reasonably priced restaurant in Dublin?' and Mao is my answer. There can be, and there is. It's a place for a quick meal rather than a long, lingering one and it's not ideal for couples looking for romantic tete-a-tetes. But if you were to find yourself in a large group, you wanted to eat well and be in the range of everyone's pocket, then Mao would be a good choice.

Dun Laoghaire’s Café Mao serves the same fine fusion food. The menu is features plenty of Asian fusion favourites. There are seven or so starters, including scallop and prawn parcels, crispy duck wontons, baby ribs and chilli squid reasonably priced between €6 and €8. Main courses feature favourites such as Chilli chicken ramen, Nasi Goreng, pork belly and a selection of Thai red and green curries, all priced between €14 and €20. – you can enjoy all the eastern favourites and in the Summer time there are tables outside to enjoy the sunshine and the sea view.
They also have some great special offers at the moment, chck out the menus on their site, click the link at the top of the page.