Kathmandu Kitchen - Dublin

You'll walk past this spot on Dame Street dozens of times before you realise what you're missing. The narrow entrance opens into a proper Nepalese restaurant that's been quietly serving some of the best momos and dal bhat in the city centre while everyone else chases the latest food trends. The menu here doesn't mess about with fusion nonsense – it's straight-up Nepalese and Tibetan cooking done right. The chicken chow mein arrives properly wok-fried with that essential smoky char, while the vegetable momos are fat little parcels of joy that'll have you ordering seconds. Service is sound, portions are generous enough to share, and at around €15-20 for a main, it's proper value in Temple Bar's backyard.