Where does the most mouthwatering kebab in the country? What establishment could you say has the tastiest burger in all of Ireland? Well, the Takeaway Teams from across Ireland came together to celebrate the best takeaways in Ireland to settle the debate.
Meeting in a packed Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone on February 20 the Takeaway Teams from around the country met to dish out awards for Burger of the Year and even Onion Ring of the Year.
Shane Smith, Managing Director of NI Media who runs the awards, said: “Food to go is one of the fastest growing sectors in the foodservice sector. Customer expectations are high and the modern Irish diner has a discerning palate.
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“The standards that we encountered this year were incredibly high and the quality of food delivered was outstanding.
“We are lucky to have an extensive panel of researchers and every entrant to the awards was inspected by experienced judges. We’d like to thank them and everyone who took part in this year’s programme.”
The overall winner of this year's Irish Takeaway of the Year 2023 was AndChips in Dungarvan, but many other takeaways won awards in different categories. Here are all the winners of the 2023 Takeaway Awards:
Asian Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Bamboo Foods, Letterkenny
- Miyazaki Japanese Takeaway, Cork
- Tamra Thai, Cabinteely
- Dumpling Chao, Letterkenny
Winner
- Once Upon a Thai, Trim
Breakfast Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Kelly's Kitchen, Athlone
- Harvest Jack's, Bangor
- Warke’s Deli, Portstewart
- The Red Berry Coffee House & Eatery, Bangor
Winner
- Old Stone Café, Donegal
Burger of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Handsome Burger, Galway
- Leinster Papalino's Chipmongers, Bray
- Munster Bastianelli's Traditional Fish & Chips, Limerick
- Ulster Melly's Café, Killybegs
Winner
- Handsome Burger, Galway
Burrito of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Little Mexican Deli, Belfast
Winner
- Burrito Loco, Letterkenny
Café Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Chef's Café, Craughwell
- Leinster Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
- Munster Wild Garlic, Dunmanway
- Ulster Latte Da, Cavan
Winner
- Latte Da, Cavan
Catering Service of the Year 2023
Winner
- The Dingle Food Company, Dingle
Chinese Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- The Marigold, Trim
- The Emerald Palace, Derry
Winner
- Beijing House, Derry
Coffee Cart of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- CatchaCoffee, Castletownbere
- Caife Acla, Achill
Winner
- An Capall Mara, Killybegs
Fish & Chips Takeaway of the Year 2023
- Connacht Danolla's Diner & Takeaway, Castlebar
- Leinster Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
- Munster AndChips, Dungarvan
- Ulster The Hip Chip, Bushmills
Winner
- Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
Fish Dish of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- The Fish Box, Dingle
Winner
- Hooked, Galway
Healthy Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
- Leinster Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
- Munster Unbeetable Food, Tramore
- Ulster Warke's Deli, Portstewart
Winner
- Bastion Kitchen, Athlone
Indian Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Mama Masala, Belfast
- Sitar Indian, Dundalk
- Spice Cottage, Sallynoggin
- Masala, Strabane
- Daata, Greystones
- Veda, Cabinteely
- Indian Takeaway of the Year 2023
- Connacht Dawat Indian Restaurant, Claremorris
- Leinster Café India, Tullamore
- Ulster Chandpur, Donegal Town
Winner
- Chandpur, Donegal Town
The Innovation Award 2023
Highly Commended
- Bamboba Bubble Tea, Letterkenny
Winner
- Kerry Sushi, Tralee
Kebab of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Chaska Spice, Monaghan
- Connacht Chef's Café, Craughwell
- Leinster Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny
- Munster Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
- Ulster The Sphinx, Belfast
Winner
- The Sphinx, Belfast
King of the Wings 2023
Highly Commended
- Chipmongers, Churchtown
- Little Mexican Deli, Belfast
- The Smuggler's Rest, Clogherhead
Winner
- Loko, Waterford
Milkshake of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Genoa Café, Newry
- Harvest Jacks, Bangor
Winner
- Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
Multiple Operator of the Year 2023
Winner
- Saba To Go, Dublin
Newcomer of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Kerry Sushi, Tralee
- The Baker's Table, Lismore
- CoCo Kiosk, Magherafelt
Winner
- Scoper's, Dundrum
Onion Ring of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Tonni's Takeaway, Boyle
- Munster Bastianelli's Traditional Takeaway, Limerick
- Leinster Borza Takeaway, Balbriggan
- Ulster Barr's Traditional Takeaway,
- Beechwood Ave, Derry
Winner
- Tonni's Takeaway, Boyle
Pizza of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- The Curly Stu, Ballincollig
- Fairhill Pizza, Cookstown
- Loko, Waterford
- Fire & Stone, Limavady
- Pizza Boutique, Hillsborough
- Red Herring, Clonmel
- Pizza Deck, Cookstown
Winner
- Pizza Soprano, Navan
Restaurant Takeaway of the Year 2023
- Connacht Bia & Co, Claregalway
- Leinster Sorrento's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria, Bunclody
- Munster Nuala's Bar & Restaurant, Tuamgraney
- Ulster The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, Donegal Town
Winner
- Nuala's Bar & Restaurant, Tuamgraney
Sandwich of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Bia & Co, Claregalway
- Bob & Bert's Café, Lisburn
- Datse's Café & Cakes, Cavan
- Leaf & Larder, Killorglin
Winner
- Stable Diet Café, Wexford
Street Food of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- The Baker's Table, Lismore
- Johnny's Ranch, Ramelton
- Once Upon a Thai, Trim
- Oui Poutine, Belfast
- CoCo Kiosk, Magherafelt
Winner
- Unbeetable, Tramore
Sweet Treat of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Caife Acla, Achill
- Leinster Sweet Baking Mama, Carlow
- Munster The Castle Coffee House & Eatery, Clarecastle
- Ulster An Capall Mara
Winner
- Caife Acla, Achill
Takeaway Team of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Hooked, Galway
- Leinster Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny
- Munster Chipmongers, Cahir
- Ulster AJ’s Filling Station & Takeaway, Ballyshannon
Winner
- Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny
The Pack Up & Go Award 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Chef's Café, Craughwell
- Leinster Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford
- Munster AndChips, Dungarvan
- Ulster Fairhill Pizza, Cookstown
Winner
- AndChips, Dungarvan
The Social Media Award 2023
Highly Commended
- Connacht Handsome Burger, Galway
- Leinster Mangans Traditional Takeaway, Wexford
- Munster Chipmongers, Cahir
- Ulster Pizzaguyz, Belfast
Winner
- Handsome Burger, Galway
The Sustainability Award 2023
Highly Commended
- Once Upon a Thai, Trim
- Bandito's Street Food, Tralee
- Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel
- Pizza Deck, Cookstown
- The Courthouse Restaurant, Ardara
- The Dingle Food Company, Dingle
- Leinster Saba To Go, Dublin
- Munster The Fish Box, Dingle
- Ulster Scoper's, Dundrum
Winner
- Scoper's, Dundrum
The Champion Chip Award 2023
Highly Commended
- The Chippy, Limavady
- Papalino's Chipmongers, Bray
- Chipmongers, Cahir
- Loko, Waterford
- Nino's Takeaway, Templemore
- The Champion Chip Award 2023
- Connacht Hooked, Galway
- Leinster The Saltee Chipper, Kilmore Quay, Munster
- AndChips, Dungarvan
- Ulster The Hip Chip, Bushmills
Winner
- AndChips, Dungarvan
Vegetarian Takeaway of the Year 2023
Highly Commended
- The Gourmet Offensive, Galway
- Hidden City Café, Derry
Winner
- Warke’s Deli, Portstewart
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