6 keto-friendly Cork spots for a tasty, low-carb lunch
It’s the summer diet du jour.
If you’re riding the ketogenic wave these days, you’re likely on the lookout for high-fat, protein-packed meals to help you cut the carbs.
There are plenty of delicious options available at some of Cork’s most popular eateries – you just need to know where to look.
Leave it to us; we’ve raided all the best menus for the perfect picks:
1. The Roasted Fillet of Salmon at Loving Salads
Where: Academy Street, Cork
What’s in it?
Packed with omega 3 and protein, Loving Salads’ Roasted Salmon is coated in dukkah, a mild, nutty blend of spice and sesame seeds. Add another veggie side and you’ve got yourself a filling meal on the fly.
2. The Crispy Chicken Karaage at The River Club
Where: The River Lee Hotel, Western Road
What’s in it?
Fans call it ‘crack chicken’. One of the most popular items on the bar menu at The River Club, the crispy chicken karaage is a Japanese fried chicken dish topped with tangy kimchi. Divine with Friday cocktails.
3. The Oysters at Jacques
Where: Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork
What’s in it?
Check the specials board at Jacques to se if they’re serving up their fresh Oysterhaven Oysters, topped with a Bloody Mary granita. It’s the most foodie fun you can have without a carb in sight.
4. The Huevos Rancheros at Coqbull
Where: French Church Street
What’s in it?
An excellent Sunday brunch option, the Coqbull Huevos is a steaming plate of chorizo ragout, baked eggs and avocado. Skip the crusty sourdough for a low-carb feast.
5. The Taste of the Sea at Fishy Fishy
Where: Kinsale
What’s in it?
A chilled platter of local fish and shellfish served with homemade mayonnaise, the Taste of the Sea is the taste of summer as far as we’re concerned. Best with a chilled glass of white wine (pick a sauvignon blanc for about three net carbohydrates per serving).
6. The Protein Box at Rocket Man
Where: Princes Street, Cork
What’s in it?
With two scoops of salad (your choice), a chicken supreme marinated in The Rocket Man’s homemade yoghurt spice mix, this is the perfect takeaway treat.
