Rookery Lane Food & Lodging in Kenmare

04/06/2025: This was not only a great Chinese find in the heart of Ireland, but one of the best Chinese meals I have ever had! Do not miss this place!

02/06/2025: 8 days into our 14 day Ireland vacation we landed in Kenmare for 3 days and lodged at a lovely townhouse about half a mile from the city center. During our time in Ireland we had enjoyed traditional Irish cuisine, but were ready for something different. Lily House delivered in full. Lily is an upscale Thai/Chinese fusion restaurant with an interesting menu that allows the guest to customize their dish. I had the Chinese stir fry vegetables with tiger prawns and a black garlic and ginger sauce that left me wanting more. The food arrived on an iron skillet and was sizzling and crackling like a fajita dish. I ordered a bottle of a local Kenmare brewery golden lager which was the perfect beverage for my main course. I left Lily House having experienced the top meal of my trip. You can just stop in, or better yet, make a reservation.