Yes, we’re suddenly very hungry right now too…
We’ve been waiting with bated breath all year but finally the winners of Ireland’s most important awards have been revealed.
That’s right, the Irish Takeaway of the Year Awards took place this week and the nation’s favourite eateries have been chosen. The outright winner of the most prestigious award was Dungarvan fish & chips shop AndChips, which also picked up the Champion Chip award.
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Dublin was shafted for the most part with just the one takeaway from the capital picking up an award – Saba To Go winning Multiple Operator of the Year.
Shane Smith, Managing Director of NI Media who run the awards said:
“Food to go is one of the fastest growing sectors in the foodservice sector. Customer expectations are high and the modern Irish diner has a discerning palate. The standards that we encountered this year were incredibly high and the quality of food delivered was outstanding. We are lucky to have an extensive panel of researchers and every entrant to the awards was inspected by experienced judges. We’d like to thank them and everyone who took part in this year’s programme.”
Here’s a list of some of the big winners for this year:
Asian Takeaway of the Year 2023
Bamboo Foods, Letterkenny
Miyazaki Japanese Takeaway, Cork
Tamra Thai, Cabinteely
Dumpling Chao, Letterkenny
Winner: Once Upon a Thai, Trim
Breakfast Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
Kelly’s Kitchen, Athlone
Harvest Jack’s, Bangor
Warke’s Deli, Portstewart
The Red Berry Coffee House & Eatery, Bangor
Winner: Old Stone Café, Donegal
Burger of the Year 2023
Connacht Handsome Burger, Galway
Leinster Papalino’s Chipmongers, Bray
Munster Bastianelli’s Traditional Fish & Chips,
Limerick
Ulster Melly’s Café, Killybegs
Winner: Handsome Burger, Galway
Burrito of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
Little Mexican Deli, Belfast
Winner: Burrito Loco, Letterkenny
Café Takeaway of the Year 2023
Connacht Chef’s Café, Craughwell
Leinster Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
Munster Wild Garlic, Dunmanway
Ulster Latte Da, Cavan
Winner: Latte Da, Cavan
Coffee Cart of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
CatchaCoffee, Castletownbere
Caife Acla, Achill
Winner: An Capall Mara, Killybegs
Fish & Chips Takeaway of the Year 2023
Connacht Danolla’s Diner & Takeaway, Castlebar
Leinster Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips,
Wexford
Munster AndChips, Dungarvan
Ulster The Hip Chip, Bushmills
Winner: Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
Fish Dish of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
The Fish Box, Dingle
Winner: Hooked, Galway
Healthy Takeaway of the Year 2023
Connacht The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
Leinster Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
Munster Unbeetable Food, Tramore
Ulster Warke’s Deli, Portstewart
Winner: Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
Indian Takeaway of the Year 2023
Connacht Dawat Indian Restaurant, Claremorris
Leinster Café India, Tullamore
Ulster Chandpur, Donegal Town
Winner: Chandpur, Donegal Town
The Innovation Award 2023
Highly Commended
Bamboba Bubble Tea, Letterkenny
Winner: Kerry Sushi, Tralee
Kebab of the Year 2023
Connacht Chef’s Café, Craughwell
Leinster Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny
Munster Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
Ulster The Sphinx, Belfast
Winner: The Sphinx, Belfast
King of the Wings 2023
Highly Commended
Chipmongers, Churchtown
Little Mexican Deli, Belfast
The Smuggler’s Rest, Clogherhead
Winner: Loko, Waterford
Milkshake of the Year 2023
Genoa Café, Newry
Harvest Jacks, Bangor
Winner: Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
Multiple Operator of the Year 2023
Winner: Saba To Go, Dublin
Newcomer of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
Kerry Sushi, Tralee
The Baker’s Table, Lismore
CoCo Kiosk, Magherafelt
Winner: Scoper’s, Dundrum
Onion Ring of the Year 2023
Connacht Tonni’s Takeaway, Boyle
Munster Bastianelli’s Traditional Takeaway,
Limerick
Leinster Borza Takeaway, Balbriggan
Ulster Barr’s Traditional Takeaway,
Beechwood Ave, Derry
Winner: Tonni’s Takeaway, Boyle
Pizza of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
The Curly Stu, Ballincollig
Fairhill Pizza, Cookstown
Loko, Waterford
Fire & Stone, Limavady
Pizza Boutique, Hillsborough
Red Herring, Clonmel
Pizza Deck, Cookstown
Winner: Pizza Soprano, Navan
Restaurant Takeaway of the Year 2023
Connacht Bia & Co, Claregalway
Leinster Sorrento’s Family Restaurant &
Pizzeria, Bunclody
Munster Nuala’s Bar & Restaurant,
Tuamgraney
Ulster The Harbour Restaurant & Bar,
Donegal Town
Winner: Nuala’s Bar & Restaurant, Tuamgraney
Sandwich of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
Bia & Co, Claregalway
Bob & Bert’s Café, Lisburn
Datse’s Café & Cakes, Cavan
Leaf & Larder, Killorglin
Winner: Stable Diet Café, Wexford
Street Food of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
The Baker’s Table, Lismore
Johnny’s Ranch, Ramelton
Once Upon a Thai, Trim
Oui Poutine, Belfast
CoCo Kiosk, Magherafelt
Winner: Unbeetable, Tramore
The Champion Chip Award 2023
Connacht Hooked, Galway
Leinster The Saltee Chipper, Kilmore Quay
Munster AndChips, Dungarvan
Ulster The Hip Chip, Bushmills
Winner: AndChips
Irish Takeaway of the Year 2023
Winner: AndChips, Dungarvan
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