5 Dublin Spice Bags You Need Try Before You Die

Spice bags are an essential part of life in Dublin. We turn to them when we're feeling down, if we've been on the lash and most importantly as comfort food.

Although spice bags have nothing to do with Chinese food and only exist in Ireland, that's what makes them even more special. Those little bags of spicy chicken and chip goodness have divided consumers for years now. With everyone claiming the best spice bag in Ireland is on their turf we've decided to settle it once and for all.

Let the games begin.

1. The Sunflower, Templeogue

This place was rated as the best spice bag in Dublin at the Just Eat National Takeaway Awards and locals will be quick to tell you why. Apparently this is the place where spice bags were conceived so they're obviously going to be one the best. A spice bag here will set you back €6.

Been a while #vegangains #sunflower #spicy #foodporn #picoftheday

A post shared by Patrick Adye-Curran (@paddyadye) on Mar 13, 2016 at 3:28pm PDT

2. Ly Garden, Tallaght

This place does crispy chicken the way it's supposed to. Well renowned for its use of extra seasoning, this place knows how to tantalise the taste buds and comes in at a fair €6.

FRIDAY DEAL 2 X SPICEBAG 1 X CURRY SAUCE 2 X ICE COLD CANS ALL FOR ONLY € 13. 50 (EXCLUDING DELIVERY CHARGE )

A post shared by Ly Garden (@lygarden) on Jun 3, 2016 at 9:22am PDT

3. Rickshaw, Deansgrange

This place has some loyal fans and it's easy to see why. There's the perfect amount of seasoning on the chips, chicken and veg respectively, and the chips are soft but still hold some crunch. Although it's on the pricey side at €7, most die-hard fans see this as fitting.

If you're #Irish and ya know it clap your hands ???? #PaddysDayessentials #spicebag

A post shared by Brother Al (@helicon2) on Mar 16, 2017 at 11:26am PDT

4. Phoenix Dragon, Tallaght

This place has been put up against some of the spice bag giants and came out first in its class. For €6 this spice bag is for those who love a bit of heat, it's packed to the brim with chicken, which is something a lot of spice bags fail to remember.

Mega spice box #spicygoodness

A post shared by Phoenix Dragon (@phoenixdragon_) on Dec 19, 2015 at 9:44am PST

5. Foo Lok, Blanchardstown

This place is the fanciest of all naming their spice bags, 'Singapore Spice Bags.' This is another seriously spicy choice and has some seriously delicious chips, it comes in at €6.