Australians love seafood.

Whether it’s at home on the barbeque or fish and chips by the beach, we can’t get enough of it.

But during his time in Ireland, Chris Smith found a place that rivals the Aussie chefs.

Martin Shanahan’s Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Kinsale adopts traditional Irish flavours with a modern twist.

Owner and head chef Martin serves Chris one of his signature dishes, the surf ‘n’ turf.

“In Ireland, in Fishy Fishy, it’s scallop and black pudding.”

See the signature dish on below

Listen to the full interview below