Whenever I’m craving a taste of home, I head to this little spot in Ballincollig. It might look modest from the outside, but the food never fails to disappoint. It's the perfect balance of quantity and great taste—easily my favorite Asian kitchen in town.
Chinese · Ballincollig, Co. Cork
Wah Yun Restaurant Ballincollig
Open now Closes at 22:30 4.1 on Google · 82 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 16:00 – 22:30 |
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| Tuesday | 16:00 – 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 – 22:30 |
| Thursday today | 16:00 – 22:30 |
| Friday | 16:00 – 23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00 – 23:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00 – 23:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions1A Main St, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 D521
- CuisineChinese
- Price€€
- Phone+353 21 487 4059
About Wah Yun
On 1A Main St in Ballincollig, Wah Yun is a Chinese restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. The Chinese menu runs from crispy aromatic duck to wok-fried noodles and the Irish favourite, the spice bag.
It sits about 1.2 km from Ballincollig Castle — roughly a 16-minute walk. Our Ballincollig guide currently covers 38 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Its immediate neighbour is Lennoxs.
Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 4pm on Monday, and the latest close is 11pm on Friday. On Google it holds 4.1 out of 5 from 82 reviews.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Chinese |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.1 / 5 from 82 reviews |
| Address | 1A Main St, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 D521 |
| Eircode | P31 D521 |
| Phone | +353 21 487 4059 |
| Open | 7 days a week · 47 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Ballincollig Castle (1.2 km) |
| From Dublin city centre | 226 km |
| Coordinates | 51.88792, -8.58826 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Wah Yun
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€18
Salt & Pepper King Prawns
Wok-fried with garlic and chilli
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€3.50
Prawn Crackers
With sweet chilli
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€8.50
Chicken Satay Skewers
Peanut sauce
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€13
Chicken Chow Mein
Egg noodles, beansprouts, onion
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€12.50
Vegetable Lo Mein
Soft noodles, seasonal veg
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€14.50
Chicken in Oyster Sauce
Mushrooms and bamboo shoots
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: 16:00 – 22:30
- Sunset in Ballincollig today: 19:12
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 38 places to eat in Ballincollig
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Reviews
Food size is amazing we went with an early bird menu for 20 each and the size of food was very good for the money staff is lovely in there definitely will be back
Curry sauce and Thai curry sauce with full of sticky cornflour, food is salty looks not nice, will never order again.
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Where is Wah Yun?
Wah Yun is located at 1A Main St, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 D521. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Wah Yun open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 16:00 – 23:00.
What time does Wah Yun close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 22:30 (Irish time).
What other restaurants are near Wah Yun?
The closest alternatives are Lennoxs (10 m), Kanok Thai (40 m) and Good For The Soul (40 m).
How is Wah Yun rated?
Wah Yun has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Google, based on 82 public reviews.
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