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MAGAZINE, June 2006
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MCKENNA'S MEAT
& MASH
(04) 2325-2457
25-8, DaYe Road
Hours:4 pm-12 pm
No service charge. Credit cards accepted. |
--By Dominique Luthringer, translated by
Ann Li
Those looking for an original taste of Ireland
should head to this cosy, two-floor place for a the classic
Irish pub experience. The well-known American owner, P.J.
McKenna, is very proud of his Irish heritage and pays attention
to every very little detail to provide an authentic family-style
Irish ambiance. Everything is here: the Irish music, the green
colours, Irish maps and flags, the beer and, of course, delicious
food. The ground floor of this non-smoking restaurant has
a wooden bar and large, comfortable booths. Upstairs is an
intimate, low-ceilinged room with six tables and a wall overflowing
with books. McKenna's offers the only Murphy's beer on tap
in Taichung, and there is also refreshing, bottled Guinness.
Those who are hungry will be happy with the food, prepared
by the highly experienced chef. For only NT$195, you can enjoy
one of the traditional Irish dishes on the menu, including
Lamb and Red Wine, Guinness Gravy Irish Stew, the mouth-watering
Bangers and Mash, and a hearty Meat Loaf and Mash. Finally,
there is McKenna' signature dish, a beef, chicken or vegetarian
three-mushroom (oyster, button and shiitake) Shepherd's Pie.
McKenna's is near the owner's other business, PJ's Cafe, on
"Soho Street", just off of DaYe Road.
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