Christy Moore may be just an ordinary man, nothing special, nothing grand, but it was a very special occasion in Chandpur Donegal Town when the singer dropped in for a meal.
The famous Irish folk singer made the voyage to Donegal Town on Tuesday to experience Ireland’s Number One Indian Restaurant. Christy will play a gig in Sligo this Friday night.
Chandpur is a hot favourite with locals and celebrities, as it recently made it to the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for receiving another 5 Star Certificate of Excellence for 2018 their 5th year in a row. The restaurant sits proudly at the number one spot on TripAdvisor for Donegal.
They had another surprise of Wednesday when a second celebrity came for a winning meal. Ireland football skipper Seamus Coleman was so impressed by his top-class dining experience that he told the Miahs that he will be coming back with his wife Rachel.
Seamie Coleman and Rana Miah at Chandpur Donegal Town
Susan and Rana Miah were delighted to welcome two celebs in the one week. Susan said: “We always leave our diners in peace, but after dinner we asked could we get a picture for our famous faces wall downstairs.”
The walls of Chandpur are lined with celebrity photos and many awards. Other well-known personalities who have enjoyed meals at the venue recently are boxer Jason Quigley and singer Declan Nerney.
Rana Miah, Declan Nerney and Susan Miah
The team regularly pick up prestigious food awards. In recent years, they have been crowned as the Best Indian Restaurant in Ulster and All Ireland, Best Asian Restaurant in Ulster, Best Chef in Ulster, Best Chef in the Irish Curry Awards.
With an extensive menu of top-class authentic curries and a warm welcoming atmosphere, Chandpur is a firm favourite of locals and visitors. No wonder the stars want to check it out!
Christy Moore and Rana Miah at Chandpur Donegal Town