What to order at BIGFAN

Must order
Wu ya bao with tender pulled beef, a steamer of xiao long bao, plus the cucumber salad in chilli oil.
Signature dishes
Wu ya bao, Xiao long bao, Pork jiaozi
Editor tip
No bookings before 17:00 Monday to Thursday. The Friday and Saturday afternoon window from 14:00 is when walking in still works.
CuisineChinese
Price€€
NeighborhoodSouth City Centre
HoursMon-Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 14:00-22:00, Sun closed
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Amy Austin ★ 4.4

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Amy Austin on Drury Street in Dublin, a thirty-seat Bib Gourmand wine bar inside the car-park entrance, sixteen wines on tap and small plates.

OrderA glass on tap from the daily list, the charcuterie board for two, plus whatever daily special is chalked up.

TipWalk-ins only Monday to Thursday from 17:00. Dog friendly; the back banquette holds four for late.

The Pig's Ear ★ 4.3

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The Pig's Ear on Nassau Street in Dublin, Stephen McAllister's modern Irish room on three floors overlooking Trinity College, the city's reliable mid-tier.

OrderShepherd's pie at lunch with a glass of red; Irish coffee soufflé to finish.

TipFirst-floor window seats face Trinity's playing fields. The set lunch at €30 for three courses is the value play.

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Amy Austin ★ 4.4

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Amy Austin on Drury Street in Dublin, a thirty-seat Bib Gourmand wine bar inside the car-park entrance, sixteen wines on tap and small plates.

OrderA glass on tap from the daily list, the charcuterie board for two, plus whatever daily special is chalked up.

TipWalk-ins only Monday to Thursday from 17:00. Dog friendly; the back banquette holds four for late.

Richmond ★ 4.3

€€ Modern EuropeanPortobello

Richmond on Richmond Street South in Dublin's Portobello, a Bib Gourmand neighbourhood brasserie running modern European on Irish produce since 2017.

OrderThe set lunch at €25 for two courses; whatever fish is on the daily board for dinner.

TipTuesday to Saturday only; Sunday brunch is the bookings-required day. Closed Mondays.

Forêt ★ 4.4

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Forêt on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4, John and Sandy Wyer's classical French bistro upstairs from M. O'Brien's, a 2026 Bib Gourmand sister to Forest Avenue.

OrderPâté de campagne to start, coq au vin to share, tarte aux pommes for dessert.

TipWalk up from the Sussex Terrace door; the bistro is on the first floor. Wednesday to Saturday only.

Delahunt ★ 4.6

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Delahunt on Camden Street in Dublin, Darren Free's modern Irish dining room with head chef Dermot Staunton inside a restored Joycean grocer.

OrderThe squab pigeon course and a glass of natural Riesling from the wine list.

TipFriday and Saturday book three weeks ahead. The upstairs bar serves the full menu and is the walk-up option.

The Pig's Ear ★ 4.3

€€ Modern IrishSouth City Centre

The Pig's Ear on Nassau Street in Dublin, Stephen McAllister's modern Irish room on three floors overlooking Trinity College, the city's reliable mid-tier.

OrderShepherd's pie at lunch with a glass of red; Irish coffee soufflé to finish.

TipFirst-floor window seats face Trinity's playing fields. The set lunch at €30 for three courses is the value play.

The Winding Stair ★ 4.4

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The Winding Stair on Ormond Quay in Dublin 1, Elaine Murphy's upstairs dining room above the bookshop overlooking the Ha'penny Bridge and the Liffey.

OrderSmoked Burren salmon, then a bowl of Irish stew with brown bread.

TipWindow seats face the Ha'penny Bridge; book three weeks ahead for the four river-view tables. Walk through the bookshop and up.

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