Yuan Ming Yuan

This must be the best Chinese Restaurant in Cork City and surely one of the best restaurants in general! I tried it one day the first time for lunch, and went back for dinner too! :) The menu is simple and complete, it offers several interesting traditional options, including vegetarian / vegan. Wines and (traditional) desserts are available too. Some of the dishes cannot be found in other restaurants. The portions are very good for the price, so it's also very good value for the money. The food is Excellent in my opinion, it feels fresh and is so tasty, perfectly cooked, the seasoning is also perfectly balanced (Not overspiced, not tasting of some generic sauce) you can actually feel the real taste of this food, which is nicely served in Chinese style crockery! There seems to be some passion and care in the preparation/ presentation of very sound food, which is a rarity in Cork City! The restaurant interiors are very beautiful, in traditional Chinese style. The place is very clean, comfortable and relaxing, they also play some nice, soft, relaxing Chinese music in background. The best for the last: the service! Not sure if they got some special training but ... the waiting staff are so nice, caring, lovely and friendly all the time, they really look after their customers with confidence, they also seem to know the menu and can be very helpful, I believe this has been the most friendly experience I have ever had in Ireland! Highly Recommended! 爱