Drumroll, please…
With all this grim talk of a potential World War III, we’re choosing to bury our heads in the sand for a few minutes to scan some very important news.
Why yes, the very best takeaways across the island of Ireland have officially been determined.
On Monday night (21 February), the YesChef Takeaway Awards 2022 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone.
“I’m proud to say that the people who joined us tonight helped to sustain Irish people through some of the toughest times they have faced,” said Programme Director Nicci Smith.
“Food is not just a necessity it is a joy, a pleasure in life, a sensory experience, something that lifts us at the end of a tough week. And these guys lifted us through a tough two years.”
Broken down into numerous categories, the big winners on the night are as follows:
National Awards
Chinese Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: Beijing House, Derry
Highly Commended:
The Dragon Inn, Tipperary
Shamrock Chinese Takeaway, Donegal
Jasmine Chinese Takeaway, Derry
Lotus House, Wexford
American Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: D Town Diner, Dollingstown
Highly Commended:
Den Joes, Castleisland
Yeah Burgr, Wexford
Loko, Waterford
Food Truck of the Year 2022
Winner: Koha Street Kitchen, Sligo
Highly Commended:
Once Upon a Thai, Trim
Pot Belly Café, Wexford
Johnny’s Ranch, Ramelton
Glaze & Roll, Armagh
Café Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: Westgate Design, Wexford
Highly Commended:
Kate’s Coffee Shop & Deli, Gorey
Greenway9 Lunch Bar, Newtownbreda
Saints N Sinners, Donaghadee
Asian Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: Once Upon a Thai, Trim
Highly Commended:
Marigold Asian Takeaway, Trim
Indian Spice Company, Greystones
Bia Rebel Ramen, Belfast
Saba To Go, Deansgrange
Coffee Cart of the Year 2022
Winner: An Capall Mara, Killybegs
Highly Commended: Brew in Thru, Teelin
King of the Wings 2022
Winner: Red Herring, Clonmel
Highly Commended:
Yeah Burgr, Wexford
Saba To Go, Rathmines
Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick
Kebab of the Year 2022
Winner: Sphinx, Belfast
Highly Commended:
Veganko, Cork
Brendan’s Takeaway, Derry
Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny
Mexican Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: Burrito Loco, Letterkenny
Highly Commended:
Vocho Mexican, Galway
Tucos Taqueria, Sligo
Healthy Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: Bia Rebel Ramen, Belfast
Highly Commended:
Unbeetable Food, Waterford
The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
Sinless Snacks, Buncrana
Veganko, Cork
Pizza of the Year 2022
Winner: Fire & Stone, Limavady
Highly Commended:
Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
Wheelers, Derry
Castello Italia, Carrickfergus
Fairhill Pizza, Cookstown
Barr’s Traditional Takeaway, Derry
Pizzaguyz, Belfast
Vegetarian Takeaway of the Year 2022
Winner: The Cracked Teapot Café, New Ross
Highly Commended:
V Face, Dublin
Veganko, Cork
The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
Sweet Treat of the Year 2022
Winner: Genoa Café, Warrenpoint
Highly Commended:
Kate’s Coffee Shop & Deli, Gorey
Datse’s Café & Cakes, Cavan
An Capall Mara, Killybegs
Fire & Stone, Limavady
The Innovation Award 2022
Winner: Oui Poutine, Belfast
Highly Commended:
Fire & Stone, Limavady
Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick
Atlantic Catch, Ballyliffin
The Sustainability Award 2022
Winner: AndChips, Dungarvan
Highly Commended:
The Cracked Teapot, New Ross
Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
Saints N Sinners, Donaghdee
Burrito Loco, Letterkenny
Pizzaguyz, Belfast
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