Review of Mao (Dundrum)
Matt and Ev using those new socially acceptable deal vouchers for food/cocktails!
One of my favourite things about being with the
network O2 is Priority Moments, their offers and deals for customers. On seeing there was a Mao 2 for 1 voucher
available from O2 Matt and I wasted no time in heading for the branch in
Dundrum to redeem it and bag ourselves some cheap and cheerful grub.
Our outing took place on one of the few sunny
evenings Dublin experienced in July, so we decided to take a table outdoors to
enjoy the fine weather. The sun also
influenced us to order two €5 cocktails (Cosmo for me, Long Island Iced Tea for
Matt) which hit the spot nicely!
As it was a budget evening, we just ordered main
courses. It should be noted that these
were delivered remarkably quickly, within five minutes I would say, but still
managed to look well-presented and freshly cooked upon arrival at our
table. Matt ordered Nasi Goreng, a fried
rice dish served with skewers of marinated chicken and super spicy chilli jam. Oh, and a fried egg on top! Matt devoured it all except the chilli jam, which
he used very sparingly to add to his meal.
He said it didn’t need the extra flavour though. It was a tasty, wholesome meal, but could
have done with a bit more chicken, perhaps.
I ordered Thai Chicken with Cashews. The dish came laden with chicken and a whole
medly of stir fry veg including chilli, spring onion, red and green
peppers. The sauce was Thai and sweet
soya (according to the menu) and was the perfect mix of sweet, spicy and
salty. The accompanying rice was cooked
to perfection, and the meal was really filling.
Delish!
Our trip to Mao was great; the service was prompt
and friendly, the food was tasty and the price was right. Even without our vouchers both dishes would
have been under €15 so this place doesn’t break the bank. With the vouchers it was a steal and the
total came to less than €30, including a generous tip!