Give your palate a break from the regular and head to Kumar's Taste of Asia for a feast of scintillating Asian food. Its cozy, yet lively atmosphere, coupled with its Indian-style decor and Asian artworks, perfectly replicates the essence of Asian hospitality. On the menu are a host of flavorful Indian and Thai delicacies that never fail to be a truly blissful treat. Spicy yet irresistible, the food served here is certain to bring out a new-found fondness for Asian cuisine. Be sure to try the signature biryani, tandoori and seafood dishes, while the curries and kebabs are also well-worth a shot.
One of the most popular vegan and vegetarian spots in the heart of the city, The Lighthouse Tearoom will not only charm you with its cute interiors but also their sumptuous fare. During mornings, drop in for fine tea, coffee, decadent cakes and home baked scones. Opened in 2012, their lunch and dinner menu might be small and varying, but they offer a delicious array of vegan and veggie dishes that will make want to come back for more.
The Dough Bros serve authentic wood wired pizzas, baked from their heart with love filled in every crumb, and it all shows with their success from starting out as a street food truck serving at markets, events and parties to opening their pop up restaurant on their first anniversary at the heart of the city. Using only the best of ingredients and fresh local produce wherever possible, their artisan dough and homemade sauce are the pride of this eatery. Catch the chef in action as your pizzas are tossed and baked in front of you. Savor their creations with craft beers as accompaniment.
This long established, family-run business has a loyal base of regular customers. In addition to the wide variety of fine foods on offer here, a larger cash-and-carry store around the corner provides a range of goods in bulk. McCambridge's has an excellent cheese selection, and also carries the Epicure range and very good coffees. A well-chosen range of wines and beers is also available. Homemade sandwiches are prepared at the deli counter and incorporate various possible fillings and breads.
Celebrating the regional produce of the west of Ireland, especially Galway, Aniar Restaurant and Boutique Cookery School brings a fabulous gastronomic experience to diners. Everything on their menu is terroir based, which means all the ingredients are sourced from the local landscape - from farms, the coastline and wilderness areas. Their menu changes daily as it depends upon the availability of the ingredient. The cuisine is contemporary Irish fare and the result is sublime plates that are full of surprises. This acclaimed restaurant attached to a culinary school also serves artisan Irish wines and has more than 80 labels in their list. Reservations are highly recommended.