The best restaurants serving Other cuisines food in Northern Ireland

Went here for the first time since is opened a long time ago. Has changed alot. Went in with my family and they gave us a table with plenty of space for our pram and high chair which is good. Food was nice. Chips were the best part of it. Only thing I will say is... While it got crowded, it was hard to push the pram out of the restaurant. Might need some changes there.

I finally stopped by after always seeing a queue outside, and I can see why it’s popular. The food was really tasty, and the tea and coffee were great—definitely a strong spot for brunch. That said, I did find it a bit on the pricey side for what you get, and the atmosphere felt a little off—not quite as warm or welcoming as I expected. Still, it’s a nice place to check out if you’re in the area and looking for a good coffee or bite to eat.

Excellent food with very pleasant staff. Prices are reasonable. Book a table though. It's popular. Small niggles- a little chilly each time I have been in. The lighting is dark rather than intimate.

First time here lovely wee pub. Plenty to choose from on menu something for everyone. I had fish and chips couldn't find any fault especially for the price we paid. We will definitely be back here again.

Alana Store in Lurgan is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming—it made for such a lovely shopping experience. After some much-needed retail therapy, we stopped by the coffee shop, and wow—the food was absolutely delicious! The menu had such great variety, and as a Coeliac, finding safe and tasty options when eating out can be a challenge. But Alana was the exception! The staff went above and beyond to ensure I was well catered for, making the whole experience completely stress-free. Nothing was too much trouble! If you’re ever in Lurgan, this place is an absolute must-visit. Can’t recommend it enough!

Went there a few years ago and was great. Went again with high expectations but was disappointed. It has become a very average place and not worth the detour on the way to the airport. They need to recapture what they once had. Try not using frozen battered fish.

Certainly a nice place for an ice cream on a sunny day if you're around Ballymena.

Fantastic always been my favourite sandwich bar.

The food was poor and the choice of mains was limited, with only one vegetarian option being the mandatory vegetarian’s nemesis ‘Risotto’ not so much a cliche, more of a lazy joke. I was charged £5.00 for a CAN of Guinness 00 ! There are pubs in the area serving Guinness 00 on draft for £5.00 so the Poet is simply overcharging in my opinion and the opinion of EVERYONE I’ve spoken to since. For my main I had their scampi, which was OK, but ‘Chunky Chips’ should not be served in those little miniature deep fat fryer baskets. Everyone on our table laughed at this, especially when I counted out the Six chips I received. My wife had the chicken pieces, which claims to be served with salad but I could have scooped more salad from a salad bowl using a safety pin whilst blindfolded. It was simply beyond a joke. So overpriced alcohol free CANS of Guinness and poor food. Surroundings…. The Poet inside is still quite attractive. It was quite well designed as The Lonely Poet back in the day and the design has stood the test of time. So I will say that inside, it is still an attractive bar and it’s way better than it looks from outside, as it’s stuck on the edge of King’s Square beside a disused Bank and a Co-op. We all know that you judge a bar by the cleanliness of its toilets and I can say that the toilets in the Poet are amongst the filthiest, most disgusting toilets I’ve ever had the misfortune to visit. The gents had one broken urinal, two broken hand dryers and floors which didn’t look like they’d been mopped for a week. The stupid plastic (assuming white) pull bar on the inside of the cubicle had black grime caked along its entire length…the lighting was so bad I almost touched it, but luckily I noticed the filth before doing so. My wife and family members said the Ladies toilets were of a similar shocking state. We are not hygiene freaks, I expect a pub’s toilets to be a bit rough and I almost expect one of the dryers to be broken, after all, that’s why Levi’s are so absorbent, but this was months of accumulated grime. The staff seemed friendly enough and I know they must struggle to stay motivated in a bar which apart from our party, was virtually empty by 9.30 on a Saturday Night! We got the feeling the place was being allowed to slowly die. Neither the menu nor the standard of the food is going to attract customers to return and word is spreading, so new repeat customers are an unlikely prospect. I wouldn’t recommend The Poet to anyone. We will not return and I would rather drive a bit further to a decent bar rather than waste money on an establishment stuck in the past and living on the reputation of the Lonely Poet.

Popped in for a quick lite lunch and went for the special of soup and sourdough bread. Just something simple and had no complaints, soup was lovely and well seasoned and bread was great. Server's are always courteous. Update. Love their healthy breakfast. Top notch👌

A light but rich generous portion of carrot cake with my first proper coffee in months was a real treat. 5a’s popularity was evident by the huge queue, which they managed admirably. I wasn’t surprised - I’m a big fan of their sister venues.

Had a fry here and it was tasty. I pre-judged it and thought that it didn't look nice - but I was very wrong. Nice waiting staff and the decor is old-fashioned but charming.

This place is amazing. I came here to celebrate my 21st birthday and booked the venue. Incredible service, catering and views of the sea. Could not recommend this place any more.

Maud's ice cream is delicious, however they have no menu outside so you need to go in to look at the flavours. My daughter is autistic and takes a while to make decisions, however despite wearing her sunflower lanyard there was no recognition of this, and she felt pressured to make a decision which left her (and me) feeling anxious. At the very least a smile would have eased the experience.

I was in for my lunch one Tuesday afternoon.. i ordered a fry which was nice to be fair, but while i was eating i overheard the main chef shouting and screaming in an angry toxic tone to one of her staff, she was saying all sorts to this member off staff and i think it was completely unfair as the wee girl was genuine and kind when taking my order and dealing with my every need. The main chef obviously takes her staff for granted and needs to improve on her communication with her staff and show them a little more respect.