Yummy In My Tummy

With a new Indian joint about to open up in Mrs Robinson’s old kitchen – run by some Bray heads, we’re told, who know what they’re doing – we thought it might be fun to have a look back at some of Greystones’ old takeaway menus.

Handed to us by one of the lovely Ferns sisters – the one who carries the knife – the culinary delights of Milla’s Kitchen, Papa Mc’s, Maharajah and Pizza Mill all came flooding back.

And, bejiggers, they brought back memories, to a time when you could get starters, main course, dessert and drinks for four people and still get change out of a Greystones taxi driver.

So, here, kids are some serving suggestions for your evening nosh-up down memory lane. If anyone out there can find some more old Greystones takeaway flyers down the back of their sofa, send ’em in to info@greystonesguide.ie, and we’ll find room at the table for ya.

Below, we thought we’d order from each menu a simple dinner for one – starter, main, dessert – to go with our drinks for four. Or maybe even venture out to Coopers. Which, when new owners stepped in, became Opresco. To save on buying new letters…

The Pizza Mill, Church Road – 01 287393 or 2873694 
Sunday – Thursday 12pm to 11pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm to 12am
Deep Fried Brie Cheese (served with Garlic Mayonnaise or Cranberry Sauce) £2.95
Grande Capo Pizza Mill Special Sweetcorn, Onion, Mushroom, Pineapple, Peppers, Salami, Ham & Pepperoni 16″ £12.45
Knickerbockerglory £2.95
Fizzy Drink 70p
Delivery (15 mins local) 60p
Total: £19.65

Milla’s Kitchen (aka Milla’s Curry House)
Above the new Wicklow Arms, Delgany – 01 2011511
Monday – Thursday 5pm to 11pm
Friday & Saturday 5pm to 11.30pm
Sunday 5pm to 10.30pm
Shish Kebab Minced Lamb Tandoor cooked on a skewer £3.50
Goan Chicken Vindaloo A fiery chilli hot chicken dish – cooked with Kashmiri red chillies. An authentic Punjab dish. £8.00
Peshawari Naan Stuffed with coconut and sweet spices £2.50
Mango Lassi £2.00
Last orders 15 mins before closing
Total: £16.00

The Beach House
Coopers Restaurant – Open nightly 5.30pm to 11.30pm/Sunday Lunch 12.30pm to 4pm/Sunday Evening 5.30pm to 10pm – 01 2873914
Golden Garlic Bread £1.60
Deep Fried Cod Served with French fries £5.50
Ma Coopers Apple Pie £1.65
Soft Drinks £1.00
Please Note: Food served Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday until 10.45pm. Food will be served on Sundays in the reserved area of the lounge only.
Total: £9.75

Papa Mc’s Pizza Kitchen
Trafalgar Rd 01 2877877
Opening Hours: 5pm to 10.30pm Mon-Sun
Irish Cheese Pizza Mc’s Pizza Sauce, with generous Chunks of Brie, Cashel Blue, Feta and Irish Goat’s Cheese and sprinkled with Mozzarella 12″ £12.50
Baked Potato with Bacon & Mozzarella $2.00
Mc’s Garlic & Rosemary Foccacia Bread 9″ £3.50
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream 500ml tub £6.50
500ml Contour Minerals $1.50
Last delivery 15 minutes before closing
Total: £26.00

Opresco, The Harbour, Greystones 01 2873914
Open 6 Nights & Sunday All Day
Summer Specials
Family Deal 2 Adults & 2 Kids Full 3 Course Dinner €44
The Real Sunday Lunch 1pm – 4pm 3 Course Menu €20 or Main Course only 16
Menu includes such classics as Garlic Mushrooms, Caesar Salad, Sunday Roast & Fresh Seafood
The Early Bird Menu (Available till 10pm nightly) 3 Course Menu €22
“The best of food at the best of prices”
These offers are available until 1st June, 2003

Maharajah, Blacklion, Greystones 01 2877377
Fine Indian Cuisine
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5.00pm – 11.00pm
Friday to Sunday 5.00pm – 12.00am
Maharajah Crab Claws Crab claws marinated in herbs and spices, then cooked on the charcoal grill £3.50
Chicken Chili Masala Chicken cooked with fiery fresh chillies. Beware! £5.25
Peshwari Nan Stuffed with almonds and sultanas £2.25
Soft Drinks £0.75
Our chef will be happy to comply with any individual tastes or requests. Don’t be shy!
Home Delivery Service 6pm – 11pm
Total: £11.75

The Cherry Blossom, 4, Greystones Shopping Centre 01 2876692
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 5.00pm – 12.00am
Minced Prawn & Pork Dumpling (Wun-Tun) Soup (clear) €4.00
Yuk Shun Mince Pork served with lettuce €12.50
The Cherry Blossom Special Sliced Chicken, Roast Pork, Shrimps, Sliced Pork, Vegetable & Fried Egg on top, with Boiled Rice €8.50
Fried Cashew Nuts €5.00
Minerals €1.20
Prices include Boiled Rice or Chips (Fried Rice instead €0.50 extra) (Fried Noodles instead €1.80 extra)
Delivery Service: Monday – Sunday 6.00pm to 11.00pm
Total: €31.50

And if all of that made you hungry, don’t forget, Greystones today is absolutely loaded with groovy restaurants and belt-popping takeaways. Enjoy!