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Yuan Ming Yuan

17 Princes Street, Cork, Ireland
Ranked #8 of 252 restaurants in Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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Edison, New Jersey
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

Another disappointing place in my crown of "Asian" eateries in Cork. I was really hoping for half decent dim sum, as they not hard to make right. But...next time better luck. Let's note the positives first. Decor, really nice calming and good taste for traditional Chinese restaurant. Service is fast, warm and with a smile. That alone would be enough... More

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Cork
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Me and my partner went here upon hearing how good it was from a friend. We were not disappointed! The restaurant is very well decorated and has a great atmosphere to it. Their menus were very nice with a Dim Sung menu - "small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets" and a full A... More

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MANCHESTER
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

To be totally honest we ended up here as most other restaurants were shut, we wanted to try traditional Irish food whilst in Cork but restaurants here generally closed earlier than we would like, still back to the review the Yuan Ming Yuan really did serve up some tasty, well presented did I say delicious food, as usual with Chinese... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

I love eating there and have been going there for a few years now. The food and service has always been sublime. Great atmosphere and beautiful decor. Eric and his team are very welcoming and make you feel at home. The food is always very fresh and tasty. Try the hakasan aromatic chicken or hot pots. I recommended the restaurant... More

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Cork, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Wow! The food, the service, the flavours, the atmosphere!! It's all just amazing! The curry is actually to die for. And everything just tastes so fresh. Well worth a trip

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London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
94 reviews 94 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. A good choice for a chinese meal in Cork. Would go back and would recommend it.

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Cork
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Have been twice in recent weeks and will be going back again and again. Wonderful food with beautiful aromas and tastes, Salt and pepper squid to start followed by a devine hot pot of duck (very tender) prawns and chicken. Wine list reasonable Staff very helpful A must to visit

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cork
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

had a lovely meal had the duck lovely and chicken curry lovely would go back again

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galway
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

cery poor food bad value for money and terrible attitude

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Cork
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Can't speak highly enough of this restaurant.Had a 3 course meal and it was simply devine and as good as any Chinese I have ever had. Added bonus was the staff were so cheerful and happy and very kind. Will definitely be back. Loved it!

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