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  <RestaurantDetails>Chilli Banana - 112 Upper Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Drumcondra - 01 797 9239 - corvo@eircom.net - 5.30pm-10.30pm - Chilli Banana has recently reopened after being fully refurbished. You can now enjoy an authentic Thai experience in contemporary surroundings so if you haven't been before or its a while since your last visit make sure to drop in soon and try our new menu.  - I organised a surprise birthday here on Friday for 16 people. The staff were amazing so attentive and the food was amazing. Overall an amazing night and we stayed quite late and they were brilliant. :) I will definately go back.</RestaurantDetails>
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  <Description>Chilli Banana has recently reopened after being fully refurbished. You can now enjoy an authentic Thai experience in contemporary surroundings so if you haven't been before or its a while since your last visit make sure to drop in soon and try our new menu. </Description>
  <Address>112 Upper Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Drumcondra</Address>
  <Postcode>Dublin 9</Postcode>
  <Phone>01 797 9239</Phone>
  <Fax>01 797 9233 / 0</Fax>
  <Email>corvo@eircom.net</Email>
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  <OpeningHours>5.30pm-10.30pm</OpeningHours>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>Lovely restaurant in Drumcondra and was my first visit there. The early bird selection is rather limited.
I chose chicken wings as my atarter but it was chicken with stuffing in bread crumbs deep fried - a bit disapoointing. The mains were all lovely though.
Will definitely go back!</comment>
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    <overall>4.1</overall>
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    <ratingDate>16 Aug 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>12 Aug 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>I organised a surprise birthday here on Friday for 16 people. The staff were amazing so attentive and the food was amazing. Overall an amazing night and we stayed quite late and they were brilliant. :) I will definately go back.</comment>
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    <overall>5.0</overall>
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    <ratingDate>15 Jun 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>11 Jun 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>Ate here last Friday. Very cute little place with lovely friendly staff.

Was very busy, and although I only booked it 2 hours beforehand, W was very glas I had.
I would say that it was full, all but two tables when we arrived.

Was meeting a friend I hadn't seen for a while and they didn't rush us out of the restaurant at then end of the night, which is always a lovely trait!
I'd rush back.</comment>
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    <overall>4.3</overall>
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    <ratingDate>09 Jun 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>17 Feb 2009</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>Good early bird menu, food was great, 
spring roll for starter
ordered sea bass for main course, it was very yummy, will def go back again.</comment>
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    <overall>4.5</overall>
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    <ratingDate>21 May 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>05 May 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>I have frequented this establishment on various occasions, I have never been disappointed.  The food is goregous and I love the atmosphere, I have sat for hours sipping on wine and chatting after my meal.  I have introduced various friends to the restaurant and all were well pleased. The staff are really friendly and helpful with regard to various dishes etc.  I can't wait for my return to this restaurant. Its easy to get to as the bus service is excellent and basically bus stop outside door.  B</comment>
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    <overall>5.0</overall>
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    <ratingDate>20 May 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>25 Mar 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>We discovered Chilli Banana via Menu Pages and decided to give it a try based upon previous reviews. It didn't disappoint. From the atmosphere to the service to the food - one word sums it up - fantastic. Will definitely visit sometime when back in Dublin.</comment>
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    <overall>4.8</overall>
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    <ratingDate>25 Apr 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>24 Apr 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>absolutely love this restaurant.extensive menu,lovely decor and friendly staff.the early bird is fantastic value..worth a visit!</comment>
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    <overall>5.0</overall>
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    <ratingDate>06 Apr 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>04 Apr 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>We dropped in on spec not knowing anything about the place and I was very plesantly surprised.  Decor is very relaxing, the menu is extensive and but a little daunting if like me you are a novice Thai eater.  I had vegetable tempura to start with and my husband had the fishermans soup, both were excellant. The soup was exceptionally hot (as in chilli)  I had crispy duck with crispy noodles, and it really was crispy, not a bit fatty and the tamarind sauce was light and complimented the dish perfectly. My husband had the sizzling beef,  the sauce was soy based but was delicious with the beef and the variety of vegetables.  We finished off the meal with a chocolate bombe and sticky toffee pudding both of which were very sweet but teaty none the less. Over all a lovely surprise, a very plesant meal and at €81 for a three course meal for two, excellant value.</comment>
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    <overall>4.5</overall>
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    <ratingDate>15 Feb 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>15 Feb 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>Been there few times lately.Love the food and the Early Bird Special for only €18. Main menu has the biggest selection you can think off.. My favourite dish was Chilli Chicken but now upon manager reccomandation is Beef Panag. Staff is friendly and manageress always makes you feel welcome and well looked after... Though she wasnt here on my last visit..
Upstairs is a little chilli but lovely for a party.. downstairs tables are a little bit too close for my taste.. Best table is at the window if you are lucky enough to get it.. ( if you wanna a private table you have to ask in advance, or if you can wait the manageress will accomodate you with the best table).. Extended drink selection and great wines. </comment>
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    <overall>4.3</overall>
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    <ratingDate>12 Feb 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>02 Feb 2010</visitDate>
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    <ID>241</ID>
    <comment>Had to review this restaurant again because their early bird deal of €18 for two courses with rice is worth another mention. I've eaten here twice in the past week trying different items from the early bird menu - everything I've tasted has been great! Prawn starter, spring rolls, cod panag, beef &amp; ginger, red thai curry, each dish was light and delicious. It really is worthwhile spending an evening here. The staff are always very helpful and the drinks menu is very wide ranging.</comment>
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    <overall>4.0</overall>
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    <ratingDate>10 Feb 2010</ratingDate>
    <visitDate>09 Feb 2010</visitDate>
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