Aroi | Cork Asian Street Food

Red Duck Curry (peas aubergine, baby corn, long beans, lime leaves, 

cherry tomatoes)

Last night my friend Aisling and I decided to visit Cork's latest Asian Street Food restaurant Aroi which is  found in the heart of Careys Lane.We arrived hopeful and determined to find tasty Malaysian food and Aroi we did! We were seated straight away and took in the decor surrounding us. The open kitchen was subtle but gave it a real Malaysian feel and added excitement to the experience. First of all, the menu was very simple offering noodle dishes, salads, stir fry's and curry dishes. We were spoilt for choice, trying to decide what to get!

 I got the Red Duck curry (picture above).I ate every last bit and savoured each bite. This dish was bursting with flavour and is perfect if you like spicy food.  The presentation was appealing to the eye with the vegetables snug at the bottom of the dish ( which were perfectly cooked!)

Aisling got the Fer Pho Bo Kar noodle soup. The presentation was amazing here  also with loads of fresh greens on top. Usually, I am not a big fan of Asian noodle soups as I think they are tasteless but to my surprise, this was not like any other I tasted in Cork. This was a huge stepping stone for me because they have always been something I'd avoid on a menu. Most importantly, the noodle dishes are made from rice noodles, which are gluten free accommodating those with different dietary needs.

Fer Pho Bo Kar (stirfry beef strips, Asia vegetables, rice noodles, in spicy beef broth)

We shared a side of duck spring rolls served on a banana leaf that were accompanied by a sweet chilli sauce. They were absolutely delicious, costing only €5.00. The banana leaf used in the presentation of Aroi's Asian street food gave it very authentic touch.

Porpia Bpet Tod (duck rolls, sweet chilli, pickled chilli and cucumber)

The staff here were relaxed and friendly. Former Michelin star Head Chef Eddie Ong Chok Fong is the brainchild behind Aroi's success. We were glad to meet him last night while he was making sure the customers were enjoying themselves . I noticed there was good communication between all the staff with loads of smiles being exchanged. The positive energy of the staff  compliments the depth and vibrant food they have to offer.  I will definitely be coming back here soon. Check out Aroi's Facebook page or Website for more information.

“It is not just the authentic Asian food, made with fresh herbs from his native Malaysia and Thailand, but the terrific value that customers can enjoy. With no dish above the €10 mark, groups can indulge in mains with as many side dishes that their appetite can manage, rounded off with delicious home-made gelato and coffees. Noodles dishes are created using rice noodles which are naturally gluten free, and everything is made with an abundance of fresh vegetables and are low in fat yet full of good things. With Asian beers and wines to match your feast, Aroi is sure to excite the discerning palates of Cork food lovers.”