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Fans of Mak have reason to celebrate: the Hong Kong–inspired restaurant founded by Jules Mak is reopening in Ranelagh, this time in a site just across from its former address. The move follows a closure in May after 14 years and a period during which the brand operated as a collection-only outlet.
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Jules shared the news on Friday with a photo of himself outside the new premises, telling followers: “Mak is back, and we’re opening just across the road from our original home. We’ve been working away on this for a while now, and we’re buzzing to finally share it with you. We can’t wait to get the woks fired up, open the doors and welcome everyone back.”
The update prompted an enthusiastic response from patrons online, with long-time customers welcoming the return of the restaurant they had supported for years.
From collection-only to a full reopening
When Mak closed in May, the business was briefly reimagined as a collection-only concept and relocated to a different Ranelagh address. The new announcement signals a further change of course: a full reopening at a site adjacent to the original location.
What this means for Ranelagh diners
For local food lovers, the reopening restores a familiar dining option to the neighbourhood and brings back a venue that has been part of Ranelagh’s restaurant scene for over a decade. Jules’s reference to firing up the woks suggests a return to the flavours that built the restaurant’s reputation.
Jules Mak’s growing restaurant portfolio
Mak first opened in Ranelagh in 2012. Since then, Jules has expanded his operations with several other venues across Dublin and beyond.
- Wanderlust — Dalkey
- Hush — Rathmines
- Mak at Zozimus
- Parrilla — opened in 2024 and recently recognised by the Michelin Guide
He also announced plans, when Mak closed in May, to open a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant called Fuoco. Jules described his time running Mak as formative and said the closure marked “a new chapter” for him and his team.
With the new Ranelagh location soon to welcome diners again, Mak’s return will be watched closely by both long-time patrons and the wider Dublin food scene.
