Vegan-friendly
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Thai
Beer/Wine
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Take-out
Asian
Fusion
Gluten-free
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Asian restaurant with curries and noodle dishes. Has a separate vegan menu with plenty of choices including raspberry sorbet for dessert. Menu states that dishes can be adapted. Also does lunch specials. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00.


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23 Reviews

First Review by Jomfitzy

SUSANJCALDWELL

Points +21

Vegan
03 Oct 2023

VEGAN MENU IS NOT VEGAN

I was going to book here for the Cork jazz festival until I read a review stating that they fry their tofu with animals. This is disgusting and means their vegan menu is nit actually vegan

Lonnie63

Points +171

Vegan
10 Sep 2023

Delicious

There's an extensive vegan menu. I had pad Thai and it was really scrummy. I could have had any dish as they all sounded delicious. The wines are also clearly labelled. Clearly the staff know what they're doing. They were all lovely and cheery.

Pros: Separate vegan menu , Large selection , Delicious flavours

CharlieMills

Points +4467

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Delicious - full vegan menu!

I loved the popcorn tofu and the yellow Thai curry here. So much choice with a full vegan menu! Everything sounded amazing.

ArielaSchnitman

Points +1072

Vegan
08 Aug 2023

Separated vegan menu but not very nice staff

There are many options in the vegan menu.
But, I especially asked the waitress for not spicy vegan options and I couldn’t eat the dish she brought.
It was too spicy for me and even for my friend who’s used to spicy food.

AllyLane

Points +303

Vegan
16 Jun 2023

Tasty!

Really nice full vegan menu. The sesame tofu is the beat thing so tasty. A bit on the pricey side.

yumyum22

Points +406

Vegan
05 Nov 2022

Great Asian food in Cork City

As a non-vegan restaurant, rating this out of 4, so a 4/5 becomes a 3/4.

Really tasty food! When they say "we mean spicy" they do! So don't be afraid to ask for mild.

We (a vegan table of two) were waiting a long time for our food. I'd say about 25 minutes after our starter was cleared, and 45 minutes after we placed our order. We didn't really mind, but just so you're aware. About 3 or 4 other tables who ordered after us were served their amazing looking meat dishes before us.

Big thing for me: the rice was bland. Brown rice doesn't have to mean bland rice, especially as a side dish. Add oil, garlic, veg whatever! Give people options. Plain rice, brown or white, is just a bit meh, even if there's curry sauces, etc

Vegan dishes almost the same price as meat dishes. So that means either they buy cheap meat, or they're charging vegans a mark-up

Pros: Good vegan options, Vegan desserts

Cons: A bit overpriced for vegan dishes, Slow service for vegan dishes, Bland rice

CatCavan

Points +538

Vegan
31 Oct 2022

Good food

Separate vegan menu. I ate the Boom! Good heat in it. Yellow curry was very nice . Potato cakes for starters. Lovely cocktails too

Sal1

Points +21

Vegan
11 Oct 2022

Disappointing

I was disappointed to find that all the Tofu on the Vegan menu was fried with everything else non vegan. The waitress was very offhand and said that most vegans did not mind and that they had it clarified on the menu. A lot of their options on vegan menu had Tofu in it. Not good enough in my opinion

Pros: Nice venue , An effort made to have a vegan menu with good flav, Affordable

Cons: One Frier for all

BriggitteJ

Points +3002

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Good food and nice atmosphere

We really enjoyed our meal at Koto, they’re open when most of the other restaurants with vegan options are closed but it’s worth the trip no matter the time! Located in a good part of the city to explore after your meal.

SusanaDuarte

Points +10359

Vegan
09 Aug 2022

Extremely tasty

I had the tofu Khao pad and it was delicious! Service is fast, staff is friendly. Entirely vegan menu. Highly recommend.

Pros: Vegan menu available , Super tasty, Manu options

Marina98

Points +30

Vegan
01 Jul 2022

Great place

You can request a separate vegan menu and they have a lot of options on there.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-01

Pros: Sepearate vegan menu, Delicious food, Many vegan options

SUSANJCALDWELL

03 Oct 2023

I've just noticed on other reviews that they fry their tofu with animals

Nieve

Points +3947

Vegan
22 Mar 2022

Very fine...

After reading positive happy cow reviews I had pretty high expectations and ended up disappointed. I had a tofu stir fry lunch special and it really lacked flavor. The included veggies were just some green beans and corn, and a couple pieces of onion. It is nice there's a separate vegan menu but more flavor and substance could be added to the dishes. The tofu had no seasoning.

SUSANJCALDWELL

03 Oct 2023

I've just noticed on other reviews that they fry their tofu with animals

JsonH

Points +313

Vegan
26 Feb 2022

5 Stars

Full Vegan menu! Need I say more... The fried rice dish with tofu was so tasty. I will definitely be returning.

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-21

Pros: Full Vegan Menu, Friendly staff, Plenty of starters/mains to choose from

Cons: Only 1 dessert option

SUSANJCALDWELL

03 Oct 2023

I've just noticed on other reviews that they fry their tofu with animals

MaeveNíChróinín

Points +26

Vegan
26 Jan 2022

So many vegan options ☀️

This is one of the best asian restaurants in Cork! They have a separate very large vegan menu which is amazing. The Pad Thai is so good, I basically get it every time I visit ☺️

VaclavHaken

Points +89

Vegan
03 Dec 2021

Fantastic lunch

Great that they have separate vegan menu - the starter was excellent just as main was and it was all complimented by proper vegan cake, all that with attentive service - will eat there again next time we are in Cork

sanne96

Points +11

Mostly Veg
28 Oct 2021

Many vegan and veggie options

Nice atmosphere & place has many vegan and veggie options

AoifeMcMahon16

Points +835

Vegan
11 Aug 2021

Vegan menu

Great spot just out of the way of the busy streets. The perfect place to take your vegan and non vegan friend's.
Friendly and helpful staff with a price tag to match.

Pros: Lunch special, Vegan menu

BeckyC

Points +783

Vegan
12 Apr 2021

So good!

Loads of vegan options for delivery, but need to click in to the meat version to select the vegan! Really yummy teriyaki tofu!

Pros: Yum food

Cons: Bit pricey!, Need to click into meat options to select vegan op

OrlaDonnelly

Points +525

Vegan
24 Aug 2020

Separate vegan menu with lots of options

Lovely menu with some great options. We had a curry and tofu pad Thai (pictures).

Pros: Friendly staff, Lots of vegan options

Babaloo

Points +36

Vegan
06 Mar 2020

Vegan menu

Informal atmosphere,comfortable seats. Separate vegan menu available, just ask. Plenty of choice. Loved Boom! (spicy noodle dish) Bathrooms up a steep flight of stairs, though, might be difficult to navigate for some.

h.eu.reka

Points +22

Vegan
19 May 2019

Sunday dinner

Lovely restaurant on Carey's Lane with full vegan menu. Tried the wok fired greens for starter, the Zingy Tofu and Teriyaki Tofu rice dishes for mains and they were all very nice! Also massive portions so I'm glad we shared the starter as I wouldn't have been able to finish my meal otherwise. My meal came. In a lovely bamboo bowl.

Pros: Full vegan menu always makes me happy.

Cons: May not be wheelchair accessible.

webbie

Points +33

Vegan
01 May 2019

Delicious vegan options

Ask for the special vegan menu and you won't be disappointed. We tried three dishes and they were plentiful and delicious. The staff were helpful and friendly. In summary a delightful restaurant.

Pros: Special vegan menu with lots of options

Cons: A little on the high side pricewise

SUSANJCALDWELL

03 Oct 2023

I've just noticed on other reviews that they fry their tofu with animals

Jomfitzy

Points +240

Vegan
12 Jan 2019

Lots of vegan options!

Lovely little place for a casual meal - staff were super friendly. Full vegan menu available on request

Pros: Extensive separate vegan menu, Lovely staff, City central location

Cons: Dessert option is limited to sorbet

SUSANJCALDWELL

03 Oct 2023

I've just noticed on other reviews that they fry their tofu with animals




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