Best Chinese Restaurants - The Heart of Dublin City

1. HANG DAI

20 Camden Street, Dublin 2, D02T275 | 20 minute walk from apartment

Chinese | €€€

TIMES: 5pm-late, Monday to Friday; 2pm-late, Saturdays; 4pm-late, Sundays

RESERVATIONS: Call +35315458888 or email eat@hangdaichinese.com or book online here.

The general consensus is that this is easily one of the best Chinese restaurants in Dublin (second perhaps only to Big Fan, see below - and it's decent value too. You'll need to book well in advance or get lucky; that's how popular Hang Dai is among Dubliners. However, Hang Dai isn't for everyone - yes, the food is great (especially renowned for its apple woodfired Skeaghanore duck) but the interior and general buzz might shock! You'll be seated in a subway-style table in a windowless disco room where DJs bring a loud, party atmosphere. If you don't like noise and low lighting, this mightn't be for you. It's a bit more relaxed (and quieter) in the gold bar upstairs - where there is also an outdoor, heated terrace - but, again, you'll need to book in advance.

BIG FAN

16 Aungier Street, Dublin | 11 minute walk from the apartment

Chinese | €€

TIMES: 5pm-10pm, Monday to Wednesday; 4pm-10pm, Thursdays; 2pm-10pm, Friday-Sunday

RESERVATIONS: Book online here or for large groups (7+ people) email at info@bigfan.ie or call on +35315388886

WEBSITE: bigfan.ie

Alongside Hang Dai (above), Big Fan is one of the two best Chinese restuarants in Dublin. Traditional dishes but with a modern, creative take on them. It's a lot quieter and chilled than Hang Dai but still tends to attract a youngish, hip crowd.