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Good World Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
€€
- Good for Children:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
4 reviews for Good World Restaurant
Don't be fooled by the English-language menu: go straight for the good stuff and ask for the Chinese one! Which, by the way, still has enough English for the adventurous diner to comprehend and order a great meal from.
The Peking Duck - a whole bird, deep fried, doused in a sweet-soy sauce and tossed with peanuts - was out of this world and definitely large enough for two people to share. We also had some dim sum items which were very respectable.
As an American traveling in Ireland I definitely did not expect to find amazing Chinese food in Dublin, but there it was. Would definitely go back again when I'm in the area!
When I was a student I worked and as a result had the luxury of having a little extra cash to splash about (God do I wish I had saved it now!). The result of the splashing power was regular to what was at the time one of the finest Chinese restaurants in the city - The Good World, even the thought of those meals sends a thrill up my spine, I can remember the smells, the atmosphere, the immaculately laid tables, the Churchill Shiraz Cabernet.
We revisited recently, eager to once again breathe in the smells and feelings of yesteryear, things have however changed....
The ownership has apparently changed since my regular visits and the result is a cheaper version of the eatery I once knew. It is a cheaper faster version, we ordered our meals and they were on the table before the waiter had finished writing on the pad... granted we were hungry and therefore grateful but this is not the fine dining experience we had hoped for.
The Good World is still a grand spot to eat, but not a great spot, its just a case of managing your expectations I guess.
To be honest I've never been a big fan of Chinese food, probably because of one too many greasy take-outs. And then a friend dragged me to the Good World restaurant- I won't say I've completely changed my mind but I did like the dinner here.
We went for the early bird menu and I had spring rolls for starters, Chow Mein and banana fritters as dessert- all for 17.50 Euro!!!- and the food was delicious. The spring rolls were maybe a bit too greasy but that's really the worst I can say about the food. The staff were friendly enough and I can recommend this place to anyone who likes Chinese food.
Sign of a good Chinese Restaurant? Actual menus in Chinese and Chinese people eating in the place and Good World has both. I have been coming here since I was a kid and will keep going back for as long as it is around.
The staff are great and friendly. The food is delicious and authentic and the atmosphere is great if you have a big group of people! Nice big round tables, excellent for groups, and my family who seem to order so much food and there is always room on the table for all the plates!
I love the sweet and sour chicken here, not in batter and the BBQ spare ribs are really sticky and meaty! And they finish the meal off lovely by serving chrysanthemum tea in little china cups! How delightful!
