Soda Cakes in Limerick

30/03/2025: We’re visiting the republic of Ireland with two teenagers who follow an Irish guy who talks about a proper spice bag. To me, that’s a bag you’d toss into a pot with crab legs. Newsflash the Irish, or mainly the many Chinese/Asian take away restaurants in Ireland see it much differently. It’s a taste treat (albeit a cardiological nightmare) comprised of fried chicken strips, French fries, a few sautéed vegetables and a mound chips. Which those are French fries. Mind you this is the only spice bag I’ve had, but damn. It was good for several reasons. First, price. Americans have this idea that eating in Ireland is going to be so expensive. It’s very comparable or even less in price when you realize that Europe pays servers enough to not rely on tips. Tax is also built into the cost so that doesn’t drop another 10% on. Second. The food. Yep. Not healthy. Yep. Not gourmet. However it was seasoned amazingly, and fresh hot and a dang good portion. The curry sauce was flavorful and you control how much or how little you want. I wanted all of it. Plus Sriacha. Third. Madam Mok herself is a huge part of the deal. She served us and didn’t try to sell us on ordering more than we needed, and was kind, funny and down to earth. Which sums up just about every Irish person we’ve met along the way, no matter where he or she was born. Proper Spice Bag in Limerick!

07/02/2025: Great authentic food and very generous and friendly owner and staff, sharing loads of love from Singapore ❤️❤️ Stumbled upon the restaurant by chance but the flavours were great and the taste was authentic!!