Taste of an Asian adventure at Avalon

Sated not stuffed is motto for new kitchen

Avalon: great cooking and equally impressive service in Donnybrook Pic: Feargal Ward

Avalon

89 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

01-6144849, avalonrestaurant.ie

Chef: Eamonn Connors

I adopted an unusual, if fairly effective, technique to combat the worst excesses of Christmas this year. When I was out, I was out, and didn’t worry too much about what I was eating. And when I wasn’t out, I was eating porridge.

There’s a lot to be said for porridge. It’s rich in fibre, meaning it keeps you full for ...