Chai Yo in Dublin

08/12/2024: Managed to get squeezed on a busy weekend by the lovely host. Service was great, food was unreal + veggie options were delicious.

23/11/2024: Was recently traveling thru Dublin and decided to try Hang Dai after hearing coworkers talk about it. I didn’t make a reservation and sat at the bar with a friend. We could not get a table even though there were plenty booths available at the time we arrived. I wanted to try a whiskey and the waitress recommended Connamera which the bartender later came and told me they did not have. He made another recommendation Waterford which was fine, although I later noticed after leaving I was charged for BOTH drinks so check your bills before paying. I’m a big fan of oysters but the Rockefellers fell short for me. We had prawns and chicken dishes for our entrees which were satisfactory. Pretty late into our meal at the bar I was about to order a second drink when the waitress came and told us we needed to wrap it up and leave within 10 minutes because they needed the seats. Mind you there were still open booths available. I thought maybe there was a line of people waiting up front to be seated. Upon leaving I saw that was not the case. I’ve traveled and eaten at restaurants all over the world and never been so rushed to leave. It ultimately left a bad taste in my mouth and although the atmosphere and music was really nice, I’d recommend management revisit how customers are treated.