Kilkenny Food Tours: Taste Kilkenny with a Local Guide
Eat your way around the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny with a friendly local guide! Over 2.5 hours, you will sample delicious produce from artisanal producers whi...
What to order at Aroi Asian Fusion
- Must order
- Red duck curry and the spicy kimchi chicken ramen; the vegan options are as strong as the meat dishes.
- Editor tip
- Tuesday Movie Night: a main, gelato and a cinema ticket for €24 per person. Great value for the quality.
CuisineAsian fusion
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€25-45
Neighborhoodmedieval-mile
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-21:00
Phone+353567820615
ChefFadilah
Book ahead2-5 days
Last verified
Must order: Red duck curry and the spicy kimchi chicken ramen; the vegan options are as strong as the meat dishes.
Tip: Tuesday Movie Night: a main, gelato and a cinema ticket for €24 per person. Great value for the quality.
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Location
Address: Friary Street, Kilkenny
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