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. - Good thai restaurant but tailored very much to western cooking so wouldn't be a good place to go if you expect authentic thai cuisine. Had the chicken satay and although it was delicious it's not anything like the satay I've had while in Malaysia. False /source/common/stylesheets/ /source/common/images/ /source/common/js/ /source/common/gallery/ source/chilli-banana/stylesheets/ source/chilli-banana/images/ source/chilli-banana/javascript/ source/chilli-banana/gallery/ 241 Chilli Banana chilli_banana 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.

112 Upper Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Drumcondra

Dublin 9 01 797 9239 01 797 9233 / 0 corvo@eircom.net corvo@eircom.net 5.30pm-10.30pm 100 19 20005_Anglers103.jpg.jpg 3 7431 Restaurant Menu 3 7432 Early Bird Menu 4 3573 Takeaway Menu 5 10 241 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. 4.5 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_half.png 15 Feb 2010 15 Feb 2010 croft Connoisseur 241 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. 4.3 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_half.png 12 Feb 2010 02 Feb 2010 D P Foodie 241 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 & 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. 4.0 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_empty.png 10 Feb 2010 09 Feb 2010 Ohjustpeachy Connoisseur 241 Good thai restaurant but tailored very much to western cooking so wouldn't be a good place to go if you expect authentic thai cuisine. Had the chicken satay and although it was delicious it's not anything like the satay I've had while in Malaysia. 5.0 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png 08 Feb 2010 03 Feb 2010 omi82 Guru 241 Given how enjoyable my first dining experience was at Chilli Banana I am wondering why I haven’t visited this place before. The décor is modern but also warm and inviting and there is a lot on the menu that I would like to sample. The one complaint that I would have is that the tables are very close together. I went along with a friend that I hadn’t seen in quite a while so we had lots to chat about. However, with a single diner at either side of us we felt that they had ringside seats to our conversation. We therefore kept all the juicy stuff until they left their tables and talked about the bland and banal while their ears were pricked! We arrived at the restaurant at 7.15pm and were pleasantly surprised to see the Early Bird Menu was still available. Despite that we ordered from the main menu while munching our way through some complimentary and delicious Thai crackers. We had the shared mixed platter for starters and then went for the Beef Massaman and Beef Red curry, both with fried rice. The starter was very enjoyable and at €18 was good value for the selection on offer. The main portions were substantial, although we would have liked a little more rice to soak up the rich curry sauces. A wonderful thing to see was the fact that the chefs here are actually Thai. Essentially that means that while there may be some interpretation of their dishes to appease the Irish palate, the food is cooked by genuine aficionados of traditional Thai recipes and spice infusions. Service was friendly and unobtrusive and we sipped at our wine and later our coffees with ease. Our total bill for starters, mains, two wines and two coffees amounted to €71euros. At €18 for the early bird we would have made a substantial saving but for our first visit we were more than impressed with Chilli Banana and would certainly be enticed to revisit for the evening early bird in the near future. We may ring ahead the next time however and request the window seat which would offer slightly more privacy from the other patrons. 4.5 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_half.png 03 Feb 2010 02 Feb 2010 fruitfool Foodie 241 Very nice, clean and stylish place..Staff is very friendly and I liked their traditional dress on waitresses..Food was good, however very dissappointing that we had to pay extra for rice with main course, as their prices are high for main as it is..I would go back there...but prob would pick a dish with noodles or chow mein.. 4.0 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_empty.png 06 Jan 2010 28 Nov 2009 helena1984 Guru 241 Decided to go back for meal after being here in november, and once again we were not disappointed. We were a group of 8. The service was again brilliant our waitress was excellent and couldn't do enugh for us. The food was amazing and great value. All agreed will return sooner rather than later 4.1 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_empty.png 29 Dec 2009 19 Dec 2009 edelcass Guru 241 Ate here last Friday with a friend. Can't recommend it enough. The decor of the place is really warm and welcoming, the menu is long and extensive with all the favourites for Thai food lovers and the staff are great, especially the manager. I had the Vegetarian Spring Rolls followed by the Sweet and Sour, it was a fabulous meal finished off with a delicious Baileys coffee, yum yum!!! My friend had the chicken with vegetables, it was lovely, not at all spicy which is just as she likes though I like mine with a little more spice. A delicious meal and not expensive at all for what we got, very happy, will visit again. 5.0 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png 09 Dec 2009 04 Dec 2009 grainne101 Connoisseur 241 Have tried both the Green & Red Chicken curry dishes in this restaurant. Their curries are the best I've ever tasted and the food presentation excellent. However it is a little pricey and I would only return for a special occasion as opposed to casual dining. I haven't yet tried their offers..such as the early bird, if anything like the main dishes on offer they would possibly be excellent value for money. Well worth a visit. Staff friendly, good service. 4.0 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_empty.png 28 Oct 2009 28 Jul 2009 chuppa Foodie 241 Have been here twice recently, first for the main menu and the second for the early bird. Both times I left satisfied. They have done a great job on the decor and it is much more welcoming than before. The early bird is great value and has plenty of choice. I had spicy chicken soup to start and cod in panang sauce for main, both were delicious. My friends ordered the spring rolls and chicken wings to start, sweet n sour chicken and the cod again for main. The only complaint was with the chicken wings which I thought didnt look too appetising either. They seemed to be made of minced chicken so Id steer clear of those. Other than that a very tasty and enjoyable meal was had and I would definitely recommend it. 4.5 source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_green.png source/chilli-banana/images/star_middle_half.png 28 Oct 2009 23 Oct 2009 pj1980 Foodie