
Lemongrass
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About Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a pan-asian restaurant on Shore Rd in Holywood, with an extensive menu that runs from starters through to desserts and Irish coffee to finish. Named dishes include Nasi Lemak served with coconut rice and Chengdu king prawns, alongside beef curry and duck dishes, and portions come large. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options run through the menu. Meals arrive with complimentary prawn crackers and heated plates. Tables can be booked online in advance, and the room takes larger parties, including tables of nine and birthday celebrations. The owners and staff greet returning regulars by name.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPlenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Lemongrass
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Chicken Curry
- Pineapple Fritter
- Japanese Gyoza
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free and vegan options, nasi lemak with coconut rice, complimentary prawn crackers and chengdu king prawns and duck.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free and vegan options, nasi lemak with coconut rice, complimentary prawn crackers and chengdu king prawns and duck.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the most repeated praise, with diners singling out the Nasi Lemak served with coconut rice and a beef curry one reviewer called among the best he had eaten. Close behind is the breadth of the menu: the duck dishes and Chengdu king prawns get named, several point to the range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices, and one finishes with an Irish coffee. Also mentioned are the small extras, heated plates, complimentary prawn crackers and portions large enough that one group left very full. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, helpful and prompt, with longtime regulars noting the owners remember their names across years of birthday parties, and a large party takeaway order that was ready exactly when needed. Against that, one longtime customer writing in early 2026 says the food quality and delivery times have deteriorated badly enough that they will not order again, and another notes prices run a little higher. Several say they booked a table online and would return.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the most repeated praise, with diners singling out the Nasi Lemak served with coconut rice and a beef curry one reviewer called among the best he had eaten. Close behind is the breadth of the menu: the duck dishes and Chengdu king prawns get named, several point to the range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices, and one finishes with an Irish coffee. Also mentioned are the small extras, heated plates, complimentary prawn crackers and portions large enough that one group left very full. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly, helpful and prompt, with longtime regulars noting the owners remember their names across years of birthday parties, and a large party takeaway order that was ready exactly when needed. Against that, one longtime customer writing in early 2026 says the food quality and delivery times have deteriorated badly enough that they will not order again, and another notes prices run a little higher. Several say they booked a table online and would return.
Featured reviews
- Jerome
“Great food and service will definitely be back again”
- Brian Heron
“Absolutely amazing food. Best Chinese in Northern Ireland in my opinion. Great friendly staff and good music while enjoying fantastic food. Been here several times and highly recommended. We'll definitely be back again.”
- Rich Cahill
“Written as of Feb 2026. I have used Lemongrass for a few years now. Previously the food and delivery times were top notch. But unfortunately the quality of the food and the delivery times have really deteriorated. So much so I wont be using them again. Really unfortunate.”
- EA E
“Thanks to everyone at Lemongrass for the great food and service. We placed a very large takeaway order for a big party and it was ready exactly when we needed it. It was absolutely delicious!! Very professional and courteous to deal with. Highly recommend.”
- Seta McEvoy
“We took our mum here for a birthday dinner and we had the most delicious food. The service was excellent and faultless. We appreciated the little details like heated plates, complimentary prawn crackers and large portion sizes. We left feeling very happy and very full!! Would highly recommend and if we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be back!”
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Plenty of parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 5
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
Restaurants near Lemongrass
- Lynchpin Holywood4.91280 miWheelchair accessible
the hash, satay scramble, cinnamon bun
- Golden Chip3.84313.4 mi£1–20
soggy chips, battered fish, gravy
- Lasa5.0543.4 mi£20–60
softshell crab, filipino fries, tempura crab
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LemongrassGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6121 | — | £10–20 | gluten free and vegan options, nasi lemak with coconut rice, complimentary prawn crackers |
| Lynchpin HolywoodWheelchair accessible | 4.9128 | 0 mi | — | the hash, satay scramble, cinnamon bun |
| Golden Chip | 3.8431 | 3.4 mi | £1–20 | soggy chips, battered fish, gravy |
| Lasa | 5.054 | 3.4 mi | £20–60 | softshell crab, filipino fries, tempura crab |
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