Five Cheap and Delicious Eats in Dublin
Masa
Fresh Tacos
Located in the heart of the city, Masa is an excellent tacos restaurant for quick & light bites with friends. The atmosphere is trendy and minimalist. Tacos are just delicious. There are plenty of choices of food and drinks on the menu. There are also quesadillas and 'small plates' that include nachos & Mexican bravas. Churros for dessert are divine. The hot dough and chocolate sauce for dipping are to die for. Masa uses a queuing app so customers don't have to stand around waiting for a table to come free.
Bunsen
Straight Up Burgers
Bunsen is a perfect example of a restaurant that focuses on quality rather than a wide variety of dishes. The restaurant is casual, simple, usually busy and has a buzzy atmosphere. You can have the burger cooked to your preferences, which is always good. Shoestring and sweet potato fries are excellent, but an original hand-cut is the way to go. Their milkshakes are a bonus.
Umi Falafel
Fresh, Authentic & Wholesome
Umi Falafel is a restaurant specialising in falafel, Middle Eastern mezze and fresh salads. They have meal deals for only 11€, which are filling and delicious. The falafel comes in a sandwich or a wrap with a choice of two standard falafel styles. The breaded halloumi with Mango sauce is a must try. The food is fresh, wholesome and completely vegetarian. There are currently five Umi Falafel locations in Dublin.
The Mongolian BBQ
Self-Crafted Meat & Vegetable
The Mongolian BBQ is located in Temple Bar, in the heart of Dublin. Going to this restaurant is, without any doubt, a unique eating-out experience. You choose what you like from the selection of fresh vegetables, meat and seafood, add spices, herbs and sauces, and the grillers will cook it in front of you. The Mongolian Barbeque operates an "all you can eat" policy, so it is a perfect place for people who love hearty meals.
Neon
Asian Street Food
Located on Dublin's Camden Street in the south of the city centre. Neon offers excellent quality Thai food at reasonable prices. It's an Asian fusion-like restaurant with an extensive menu of curries, Thai salads, soups and more. The real highlight here has to be the free ice cream! When your food comes down, there's an empty cone on the tray for you to fill from the ice cream machine.
PI Pizza
Wood-Fired Pizza Fundamentalist
PI Pizza is located in George Street, in the heart of Dublin city centre.
PI is, without any doubt, one of the best pizzerias in Dublin. They have a selection of 8 pizzas, all crafted to perfection. The pizza is fluffy yet crispy, straight out of the oven and onto the plate. The Nduja pizza is a must-have. The restaurant is walk-ins only, with no reservations. PI uses a queuing app (WalkUp) so customers don't have to stand around waiting for a table to come free.
