On a wet Monday in Athlone there is no better place to be than Ken’s Oriental Restaurant. While the atmosphere skews towards quiet — we were the only diners eating in for a good portion of our two hours — the buzz of the takeaway collectors provided enough excitement to keep us entertained.
The menu boasts classic Irish-Chinese takeaway dishes alongside several Ken Specials including Ma Po Tofu, which was flavourful and spicy. However, the second page of the menu is what really stood out: you can select literally any meat/veg/tofu from a lettered list and any sauce from a numbered one and get that on a plate with rice. K5 please!
We opted for the chop suey mixed vegetables, which could’ve been improved with a better variety, but the few rogue peas brightened it up.
A jug of Mi Wadi was ordered for the fun of it, and what fun we had. We still weren’t content on the liquids front, though, so ordered some steaming green tea which came with tiny cups and complimentary fortune cookies. While the cookies predicted lucky daisies and meet cutes, they didn’t tell us how fortunate we were to have graced Ken’s doorstep.
They also let us charge a phone ❤️
Chinese · Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Ken's Oriental Restaurant Athlone
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 3.7 on Google · 196 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar chinese venues in Athlone. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsThe Crescent, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 WV50
- CuisineChinese
- Price€€
- Phone+353 90 649 1119
- Nearest stationAthlone Station · 120 m
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Ken's Oriental Restaurant
Set on The Crescent, Ken's Oriental Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in the heart of Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Expect Cantonese-style classics, stir-fries and set menus that suit sharing.
Athlone Castle is around 610 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Arriving by train? Athlone Station is 120 m away, about 1 minutes on foot. It is one of 129 places to eat we list in Athlone. Nearby, La Provence Brasserie is only 190 m down the road.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. On Google it holds 3.7 out of 5 from 196 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning takeaway and good value.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Chinese |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 3.7 / 5 from 196 reviews |
| Address | The Crescent, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 WV50 |
| Eircode | N37 WV50 |
| Phone | +353 90 649 1119 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearest station | Athlone Station (120 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Athlone Castle (610 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 111 km |
| Coordinates | 53.42600, -7.93488 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at Ken's Oriental Restaurant
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at Ken's Oriental Restaurant
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€8
Sesame Prawn Toast
Classic Cantonese starter
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€16
Crispy Chilli Beef
Sweet and sticky with chilli
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€15.50
Chicken in Oyster Sauce
Mushrooms and bamboo shoots
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€13.50
Singapore Noodles
Curry-spiced vermicelli with char siu and shrimp
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€16.50
Kung Po Chicken
Peanuts, dried chilli, Sichuan pepper
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€12
Special Fried Rice
Chicken, beef, shrimp, egg, peas
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for chinese venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunset in Athlone today: 19:09
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 129 places to eat in Athlone
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
TakeawayGood value
The food has a lot to improve. Its bland and booring and overcooked. Noodle box was bland and with soggy beef, so was the spring rolls.
The snack box was mostly overfried and covered with 70% 🍟.
Perhaps strange to point out the heat, cause we do like our food warm. But this was on another level 😄 took 15minutes to cool down to a edible level. Not sure how they do that.
It's a shame, cause the atmosphere is cozy and the staff is very friendly. But the food is lacking to the point where its a waste of money.
Fresh and delicious. The service was fast. I ordered garlic sauce prawn to take away before jumping in the train. Price very reasonable
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Where is Ken's Oriental Restaurant?
Ken's Oriental Restaurant is located at The Crescent, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 WV50. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Ken's Oriental Restaurant?
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
Is Ken's Oriental Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Ken's Oriental Restaurant?
The closest alternatives are La Provence Brasserie (190 m), Reel and Bean (210 m) and Harvest Homemade (240 m).
How is Ken's Oriental Restaurant rated?
Ken's Oriental Restaurant has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 196 public reviews. Reviewers often mention takeaway and good value.
What is the nearest train station?
Athlone Station is about 120 m away, roughly 1 minutes on foot.
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