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Kites caused a real flutter amongst the social and foodie set when we first opened our doors some thirty years ago and we are still one of the best restaurants in Dublin for Chinese and Thai food. It can be truthfully said that Kites was the first restaurant to give real upmarket Chinese food at its very best. Set over two floors, the style of the restaurant is modern and minimalist, but plush, very comfortable and elegant. Our service is friendly, efficient and humorous. We are conveniently located in the heart of Dublin in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. We are a stone throw from the American Embassy, the RDS, the Aviva Stadium and the InterContinental Hotel to name but a few landmark locations.
Extensive menu of familiar Cantonese, Sichuan and Thai fare in a long-running local restaurant.
Hours
| Wednesday | 12:30–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:30–2 PM, 5:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 660 7415
Website: http://www.kitesrestaurant.ie/
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Reviews
Janice
Excellent service and delicious food. Truly enjoyed this restaurant. Fabulous service and really comfortable seating as well. Highly recommend the fried wonton.
… moreGenie
The food was flavorful, fresh, and truly authentic.
The staff delivered a consistently high level of service, their professionalism, coordination and being informative created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
During my visit, I happened to chat with a lovely woman in the restroom who shared that she and her family have been coming to the restaurant for over 40 years, that kind of loyalty speaks volumes and as someone with an Asian background and having lived in Europe for over a decade, I can confidently say this place has set a standard that’s hard to surpass.
The team was friendly, precise, and exceptionally attentive. A solid 10/10 experience.
… moreThe staff delivered a consistently high level of service, their professionalism, coordination and being informative created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
During my visit, I happened to chat with a lovely woman in the restroom who shared that she and her family have been coming to the restaurant for over 40 years, that kind of loyalty speaks volumes and as someone with an Asian background and having lived in Europe for over a decade, I can confidently say this place has set a standard that’s hard to surpass.
The team was friendly, precise, and exceptionally attentive. A solid 10/10 experience.
Ayushi Reddy
From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed at Kites. The warm and inviting atmosphere made it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner. The food was outstanding, with delicious starters and equally impressive main courses.
… moreLiron Newman
Good food, old school in a good way, classy place but relaxed. Pretty good prices (for the area, and for the level of service). Worth a visit if you’re looking for a sit-down Chinese (well, western-Chinese) meal.
… moreCaleb Gilbertson
Best Chinese food I’ve had in Dublin
Price per person: …
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Alex Davidson
DISGUSTING- avoid at ALL costs. I’m writing this review 5 minutes after collecting my order – shows how bad it is. €36 euro for that terrible excuse of a Chinese in the picture is a complete joke! ‘Salt and chilli chicken’ not a single chilli or bit of seasoning and tastes like soap. Tastes worse than frozen chicken so god only knows what it actually is. Picture of the chips are self explanatory. Egg fried rice – such a simple thing they’ve managed to completely and utterly ruin. Wouldn’t feed a wild animal that food! Although the animal would smell it and be smart enough to turn its nose up at it.
I genuinely think the other reviews on here are from fake accounts or bots. I don’t believe anyone on earth could enjoy that food.
… moreI genuinely think the other reviews on here are from fake accounts or bots. I don’t believe anyone on earth could enjoy that food.
Nick Seruwagi
Loved this boutique Chinese restaurant on my last Dublin trip. Think the godfather meets delicious Chinese food in a private setting.
The restaurant is such that gangster have eaten there.
All kidding side, the food was delicious. I could tell the venue has its regulars.
… moreThe restaurant is such that gangster have eaten there.
All kidding side, the food was delicious. I could tell the venue has its regulars.
Catherine Byrne
Very disappointing overall. The food was tasteless, the decor was very disappointing, lighting very poor. The service and staff were pleasant but I definitely will never be returning.
… moreMagy Grendel
NOT RECOMMENDED! READ UPDATE BELOW.
My original review still stands:
Simple chicken chop suey with fried rice for 15.50, trays half empty, taste nothing special, overpriced compared to other similar takeaways charging around 10 for larger portions.
EDIT – Gave them a second chance after several years.
Result: another disappointment.
Food: very plain and salty. Some peppers and cabbage in the chop suey tasted not fresh.
Fried noodles: I ordered fried noodles, not bean sprouts with a bit of noodles. The ratio was basically 50/50, which makes no sense.
Service:
No napkins, no chopsticks, no cutlery, no receipt. Just two trays in a paper bag. For a place charging premium prices, this feels careless.
Price vs quality:
I paid 16.50 this time. For what I got, it’s simply a bad choice.
Final score: 1/10.
Not recommended.
… moreMy original review still stands:
Simple chicken chop suey with fried rice for 15.50, trays half empty, taste nothing special, overpriced compared to other similar takeaways charging around 10 for larger portions.
EDIT – Gave them a second chance after several years.
Result: another disappointment.
Food: very plain and salty. Some peppers and cabbage in the chop suey tasted not fresh.
Fried noodles: I ordered fried noodles, not bean sprouts with a bit of noodles. The ratio was basically 50/50, which makes no sense.
Service:
No napkins, no chopsticks, no cutlery, no receipt. Just two trays in a paper bag. For a place charging premium prices, this feels careless.
Price vs quality:
I paid 16.50 this time. For what I got, it’s simply a bad choice.
Final score: 1/10.
Not recommended.
ciara keegan
Awful food. I was really looking forward to it as I had heard good things about the restaurant previously. We collected for take away and were so disappointed. My curry dish had a huge layer of oil on the top, the sauce had all separated. The other dish was the same, so greasy and both flavourless. I don’t know how any chef could cook or send that out.
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