Sandyford eatery full of Eastern promise

The menu is long and interesting, with run-of-the-mill options alongside more exotic options

China Sichuan, Sandyford, Dublin 18: has been serving good Chinese food to the people of Dublin for decades Picture: Feargal Ward

China Sichuan, The Forum

Ballymoss Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18

01-2935100, china-sichuan.ie

Chef: Andrew Loh

Can I interest anyone in a mince pie? How about a few slices of turkey and a ball of stuffing or two? Bowl of trifle? Little piece of plum pudding, perhaps? Thought not. There comes a time when even the most ardent fan of Christmas food – and I am as ardent as they come – has to concede ...