Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar is a japanese restaurant in Latin Quarter, Galway.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Ramen, Steamed bao buns
Must order: A ramen bowl with the steamed bao buns to share.
Tip: Closed Mondays; opens at 15:00 Friday and Saturday for the early pre-theatre run, and walk-ins fill quickly.
Address: Druid Lane, Galway, H91 WD26
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Galway earned its first Michelin star in 2026; Angelo Vagiotis serves seven Irish courses in two Orient Express carriages.
Signature: Seven-course seasonal tasting menu
Order: The seven-course tasting menu at €150; wine pairing at €90 adds depth across every course
Tip: The Wednesday-Sunday dinner service allows a long three-hour meal; Glenlo Abbey grounds are worth arriving early to walk.
Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.
Signature: Buttermilk pancakes, Freshly baked cakes
Order: The buttermilk pancakes at brunch; the homemade cakes change daily and are consistently worth trying
Tip: Closed Mondays; the garden seating in summer is Galway's best-kept outdoor eating secret.
Mama Rich in Woodquay Galway brings Malaysian and Thai street food at family-recipe prices; the yaki soba and har mee broth anchor a menu of generous wok.
Signature: Yaki Soba, Rich Har Mee, Malaysian street food
Order: The Rich Har Mee noodle broth; the Malaysian curries are the other reliable order
Tip: Book ahead as the dining room is small; the rebranded Mama Rich is the continuation of the long-running Papa Rich kitchen.
Alma is Galway's only Portuguese restaurant; the Wednesday to Saturday dinner menu features bacalhau and Atlantic seafood inspired by Portugal's coast.
Signature: Portuguese seafood dishes, Bacalhau
Order: Ask for the bacalhau preparation of the day; the dessert section is worth leaving room for
Tip: One of the city's genuinely unique cuisine addresses; booking ahead is essential at weekends.
HYDE Bar on Forster Street Galway runs all-day brunch seven days a week with bottomless cocktails and bank-holiday disco brunches that made it one.
Signature: Disco brunch plates, Bottomless cocktail brunch
Order: The themed bottomless brunch on Bank Holiday Mondays is the headline event; book well ahead
Tip: Standard brunch is walk-in friendly on weekday mornings; weekend sittings need a reservation.
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
Signature: All-day brunch, Simple Irish lunch plates
Order: The daily brunch specials; the room is calmer than the Latin Quarter on a busy Saturday
Tip: Good value given the Eyre Square location; a reliable option when you need food quickly.
