5 Foods You Have to Try in Dublin, Ireland

Irish Stew: One of Dublin's popular dishes
Irish stew. Image by fotek/depositphotos

Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland is known for its rich heritage, culture, and food. The traditional Irish cuisine is to die for and there are some foods you have to try when in Dublin. There are tons of fine dining restaurants and pubs where you can try some traditional Irish foods. Here are five foods you shouldn’t leave Dublin without trying.

Irish Stew

Irish stew is a favorite among locals and it’s traditionally made with potatoes, carrots, onions, diced mutton, and bacon. Now, chefs are making it with different kinds of meats and Guinness.

Boxty Pancakes

These traditional Irish potato pancakes are made by mixing raw potato, cooked mashed potato, and flour with fresh milk. They can be enjoyed with butter or sugar, but they’re often served with a full Irish breakfast, which includes eggs, bacon, black pudding, sausage, and tomato.

Coddle

Coddles are made with leftovers like sausages, potatoes, onions, and bacon slow-cooked in broth. It’s the perfect comfort food, especially on a cold day.

Seafood, Cockles, and Mussels

Ireland is surrounded by the sea and it has some of the best seafood in the world. Whether you like seafood, cockles, or mussels, Dublin is the spot to go.

Soda Bread

Soda bread’s made with flour, baking soda, salt, and soured milk. A good one has a crispy crust and soft inside.