29/05/2025: My and familys favourite resterant.we love it here any special occation we celabrate it here.keven and the staff are fab helpful friendly.the food is ALWAYS EXCELANT.we never came out unhappy.were always totaly sadisfied the food is deliousus best chinese in Ireland and believe me my brother and myself have been to loads all over.this by far is 100 percent the best.my favourite is turnip cakes mmmmm.should be a mitclin star resterant.in fact its better.we are happy customers that go again and again always very happy.
19/05/2025: Restaurantasty Chronicle: China Sichuan, Dublin – Full Review Edition
We did go slight overboard on the ordering and specials but no regrets, why the extra price overall range has been increased due to 1 special menu, 1 meat dishes and two new vegetarian dishes.
Tagline:
“Where flavor flirts, textures dance, and dessert sometimes ghosts you.”
Starter Vibe Check:
Shrimp crackers light as air, paired with chili-oil bean sprout pickles that snap, crackle, and bite just right. A complimentary amuse-bouche that doesn’t just fill space—it sets the tone. A nod of culinary respect from the chef, not just filler.
Highlights:
1. A possible signature summer salad Tofu Salad Citrus-soaked mandarin segments, fried shallots, crisp tofu shards. A chef’s kiss of generosity. Perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory—a dish that felt like a private thank-you from the kitchen. Might even Please carnivores but beware for the classic light salad amateurs as the rainbow of flavors might be too much for you but the other, Why aren't ordering now ?
Restaurantasty Signature Dish Log – Summer Edition
Name: Citrus-Soaked Tofu Salad
Venue: China Sichuan – Dublin
Tier: “Seasonal Starplate – Chef’s Secret Summer Symphony”
Profile Breakdown:
Base: Mixed seasonal greens, tomato wedges, radish slices, and microgreens
Main Element: Crisp tofu shards, soaked in a light sweetened vinegar—evoking the chew of marinated duck skin or yuba
Fruit Accent: Soaked mandarin/orange segments—deliberately mellowed to balance tang and sweetness
Crunch Factor: Fried shallot crisps add a deep umami edge and textural complexity
Balance Meter: Fruity / Savory / Sweet / Tangy / Crunchy
Audience Warning: Not for the salad traditionalist. This is east-meets-light-fusion with no apology
Verdict:
Not just a salad—this is a conversation starter in edible form. Feels like a chef’s signature whisper: “You paid attention. Here's something special.” A bold and delicate summer dish worthy of seasonal spotlight, and an emotional nod to thoughtful flavor choreography.
2. Cocktails – Fearless Tiger & Lychee Daiquiri Unexpected switch-up: Tiger brought the refreshing lightness, while Lychee punched with boozy fruit. Role-reversed brilliance.
3. Starters & Mains:
Typhoon-Style Crispy Vegan “Prawns” – cauliflower-based, crispy, chili-laced, with oceanic looks and faint heat for a nice experience.
Shredded Pork in Soy-Garlic with Fish Fragrance – deep, bold umami with a subtle fermented kick, perfect with rice. Felicitation to the chef for the excellent knife and good choice of meat and chewy but tender and delightful.
Kingsbury Wagyu with Onions – smokey, rich, almost jazzy.
Vegan Duck Roll (Bean curd) – crispy, layered, clever. Like duck cosplay that deserves its own fanbase.
4. Dessert Finale:
Sticky Sesame Dumplings (Tong Yuan) – Glutinous green mochi-like dumplings with toasted sesame and white chocolate filling. Topped with caramelized sesame-nougat crunch and served in coconut milk. The milk, served at room temperature or slightly cool, softened the richness and gently dissolved intensity into calm balance—creating a soft landing note of elegance and grace.
Asian Rum Baba – Incredibly moist sponge infused with a gentle rum blend, no harshness, just deep warmth. Served with poached rhubarb and a ginger-touched ice cream dusted with cinnamon. Sweet with savory undertones, this was the smooth velvet goodbye note.
5. The Tiramisu Tragedy Summer Matcha Tiramisu: sold out. Still hurts. Maybe next time.
Restaurantasty Verdict:
9.3/10 – Elegance without ego.
Well-paced service, bold flavors, surprising depth across vegan options, and an ambiance that gently celebrates every bite. One of Dublin’s refined spots where care still seasons the plate.
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