Tongkatsu Ramen & Hot chocolate Ramen is perfect, and the staff are all very friendly! Nice experience, good taste! read more

Kokoro - Tongkatsu Ramen & Hot Chocolate Good taste, nice service! The staff are very friendly! Lovely experience - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Today I had a craving for sushi as soon as I walked by Kokoro. What did I do? I went to the shop by jervis and enjoyed some quality sushi/maki. 1* For the staff : Always very welcoming and helpful. With most of the platters come a miso soup, which is super nice. 1* For the food : Freshly made everyday, every bite is a pleasure ! 1* For the place : Located close to Jervis Luas stop, it is so easy to stop by and indulge yourself. To eat in the shop or to go, the service is great. 1* For the price : Individual platters start at 5.45eur to 8.50eur. The portions are big and there is no chance you will be hungry after that ! 1* For the overall experience : I am delighted everytime I visit the shop. I highly recommend them if you love a japanese treat every so often :) Let me know if you have any questions and I will get back to you asap ! Enjoy :D read more

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Meh, being quite happy with their sushi boxes, less so with the hot food. I was craving noodles, and came in kokoro around 5pm. All the hot food was already gone (not sure why, as they are open till 9) They told me they still had all the food sitting there in big containers, and just would microwave a portion for me. I was absolutely starving, so I went for it. I needed noodles, and I needed them now. Obviously I knew at this stage that the noodles were far from fresh, but that didn't bother me. What bothered me was the "beef" in my noodles. Sorry, but that was definitely NOT beef. They were teeny tiny, squishy, soft pieces of "meat". I am quite sure it wasn't real beef, and therefore had to pick them out before devouring my noodles. Will never again go for the hot food! read more

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The perfect pit stop after a day of shopping on the Northside. Sushi is super fresh, bentos are quite generous, price is awesome. At around 8 yoyos you can't go wrong and you also get a cup of miso soup to warm you up. I often enjoy my sushi by the window and observe the randomers walking past. My little place of calm on a busy street. p.s. A tip, a little bird told me that 30 mins before closing, they offer their bento boxes for half price. Now, there is no guarantee they will have any left, but if you're passing by you can always check! read more

Kokoro - Sushi bento with miso soup. All for approx 8 euro. - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Open over a month ago, Kokoro is attracting lots of sushi-loving Dubliners. With its minimalist interior (it has a large fridge and a hot food counter), hungry customers want to know what's going on inside. My appetite and curiosity got the best of me today and I peeked into the takeaway shop. Little individually wrapped makis and sushis were stacked neatly in a row. Customers are asked to choose at least 2 pieces of one type of sushi which varies in price from 1.75 to 2.25 Euro. Alternatively, you can buy a hot or cold bento for 5.45 or more. This last deal comes with a free miso soup. I purchased a cold bento that had tuna and salmon sashimi. It was fresh and filled the gap. Because there are no seats, I ate standing up and looking out the window. I enjoyed Kokoro but I wish they had a seating area. It would only further enhance the experience. read more

Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Kokoro is a great place to pick up sushi. it is a little over priced during the day but when it gets to the evening they discount everything so they can sell off the last of their stock. The hot bentos are all really well priced and very tasty and filling. Kokoro is very similar to a chain around London, called Wasabi. They are about the same quality as well. I normally don't like seeing chains pop up all over a city but I really don't mind seeing more Kokoro branches popping up around the place. read more

Kokoro - Health and Happiness box - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Yay!!! Another sushi bar in Dublin! There aren't enough in this town, but that's a story for another time.... Kokoro has that wonderfully pristine, polished, ordered and orderly feel of anything Japanese. The sushi is appetisingly displayed in neat rows of succulent looking salmon, tuna, and prawns, and the bento boxes are delicious delights of colourful creations worthy of display in an art gallery. Presentation is half the battle with Japanese food - if it looks good it always tastes better, don't you think? I had the Salmon Tataki with Carrot Ginger dressing. I tell you what, I'd buy it just for the dressing - that stuff was divine... do they sell it in bulk? The salmon wasn't bad either. Actually it was great - fresh and tasty and ever so lightly seared... All bento boxes come with miso soup (which was a little cold, old and disappointing, I have to say) but if it's chopsticks you're after you'll have to fork out a whole 10 cents extra. I resent being charged for utensils, but we'll talk about that another time... Sometimes after 6pm they have a deal on bento boxes - all for 5 euro (usually 5.50 - 6.50), so it's good for a quick meal between drinks (or whatever you happen to be doing in the early evening. Please note, I may reside in Dublin, but alcoholism is not being endorsed here). Kokoro also serves a range of hot dishes, including the usual chicken katsu curry, teriyaki, udon, and soba, which I'm sure are tasty at lunchtime but definitely lose their appeal after sitting on a hot plate for six hours. Note to my ex-boyfriend - they serve ramen here (poor guy was obsessed with the stuff). Europe certainly doesn't do Asian food as well as the Asia Pacific, but I guess I'm just spoilt. This is good quality, tasty Japanese food. Go there. read more

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I am a fan of Kokoro. Ok so the sushi isn't anything exceptionally different or special but it's good & one of the only places in town that you don't need to take out a second mortgage for a few California Rolls. They do a really good value dish which is basically the broken up sushi rolls with fresh fish on top - it ranges from €2.50 - €5.00 and is something I always get close to pay day ! Haven't tried the hot food but doesn't look too enticing to me. I HATE that they charge for extra soy sauce even when you are eating in - to me it's a staple in an Asian restaurant like salt and pepper read more

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The sushi here is slightly catered for Western tastes and people who don't really like raw fish, but it's still pretty nice albeit a tad unusual. It's cheap, you can pick and mix your own sushi (in sets of two pieces) and they have a variety of set bento and hot dishes. I have never tried the hot food as it doesn't look very appetising, but my mother tried it and said it was way to salty. I usually get the Tamago, salmon or ebi sushi since I prefer simple. But they do not have any gourmet sushi such as maguro (tuna), Tako (octopus), Ika (squid), Unagi (eel), Ikura (salmon eggs) etc. that you may find in the more formal sushi restaurants in Dublin like Yamamori and Musashi. But for a quick ad cheap takeaway under 10 euro, Kokoro is great. It would be great if they had sashimi as well, like maguro (fresh tuna) and salmon though. The staff are always very friendly, the inside is clean and the decor is nice. They also opened a new branch on South William street which is much larger. By the way, they do not accept credit cards and the seating inside is fairly limited so you may have to share. read more

I love Kokoro, been coming here since it has opened. The place itself is not fancy and pretty tiny and it can happen there is no seats available (they only have 4 benches) but you can get a bento box or sushi on the go and it's super cheap. For 8.45€ I got a sushi/maki box and miso soup. Their hot food selection is pretty amazing too, you can get a combo box with 2 hot bento for 7.25€ and it's a pretty big portion. They also have a loyalty card (I just put the last stamp on mine, yay!) that you can use for any of their hot meals. Great value for good sushi. read more

Kokoro - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Have to say, I was extremely impressed by the quality of food I had in Kokoro. I had a huge craving for sushi and when I walked passed this spot I couldn't keep myself from walking in. I was immediately greeted by the lady behind the counter when I walked in. I selected a Harmony bento box from their large selection of sushi, which included both bento selection boxes and individually wrapped sushi. When I purchased the box I was given free miso soup either spicy or original, I chose original and it was delicious! The price of the bento box if I remember correctly was around €11.45 which I believe to be very reasonable for the amount of quality sushi that was in the box. My only complaint is that when I finished the soy sauce that came in the box I refilled it with the soy sauce on the table which tasted a bit funny but nothing too bad just not to my liking. The lady behind the counter was very helpful with showing me where to leave my tray and where to put my empty box. I loved my experience at Kokoro, I will be coming back and I recommend it to any sushi lover! read more

Kokoro - Harmony sushi bento box - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Recently bought a voucher on livingsocial for a tenner that got me €20 worth of sushi here. I'd never been before and am always sceptical of prepacked sushi places as you never really know how fresh the food will be but this place amazed me! We got sooo much sushi and it only came to €19.40.. A steal because we had the voucher. Everything we tried was fresh and deliciously full of flavour and he avocado was even still green!!! It's not just takeaway food either, yo can sit in for the same price abd they also have a range of hot noodlr/rice dishes that looked tasty too. I'll definitely be going back to try some more! The only reason it's down a star is because it's a little pricey (but what sushi isn't I guess) and it would be a nice touch to have soy sauce in bottles on the tables rather than having to buy them separately. read more

Great place! First time here. Grabbed a couple individually wrapped sushi and ordered some noodles. Super flavorful! Not too pricey either!

The sushi here is very reasonable and you can pick and choose what you like but remember the price given is for two pieces of the same sushi. Most days I just pick up a chirashi, which is essentially what I presume to be the end of sushi rolls and other "imperfect" sushi put in a container with some garnish. I get the one that is €1.95 and there is one that is €5.95. I usually pick the former; it may not look like much but is very tasty and filling. Getting a nice lunch like that for the price is an affordable treat. The service is always cheery and the establishment is clean. I have yet to have a bad experience here. It would be nice if they had more drink selections though, especially the canned coffee ones. read more

I had been craving sushi for a while, so Kokoro was a pleasant surprise. Despite its lean towards take-out, it's excellent for sit-down meals. True, there's little seating inside the shop, but not many people eat in so it works out. Their cold selection is great - everything from katsu wraps and onigiri to individual maki and big bentos. I got one of the bentos with a variety of nigiri and maki - there were ten rolls in it and I only paid 7.65; my friend got the hot tofu pumpkin curry for 6.55. Both were delicious and more than enough for a filling meal! (Both also came with miso soup, which was kind of in the middle on the scale of bad to excellent miso.) The fish was excellent quality; I tend to be a bit picky about nigiri but this was good enough that I ate every bit. I was disappointed that they didn't have any desserts (it seemed like the kind of place that would have yokan and mochi, but nope) and so i spent another 2.00 on a tuna and mayo onigiri (all the other kinds were gone) for a snack later. (It was delicious.) So all in all, I am absolutely going again. Not too expensive, great value for what was given. I wish it was more of a sit-down place, but it's excellent as is. Edit// I went back several more times and also visited the South Side location, which has more seating. Enjoyed it every time! read more

It's one of my favorite places for a quick sushi in town. It comes in lunchboxes that you can easily take home. It doesn't come with much soy sauce so you can purchase it separated of your meal. Price is pretty reasonable. read more

Great place to grab some fresh sushi for lunch on the go. Also saved me good few times when too busy to cook dinner, as they open late. Staff is very caring, makes you feel like visiting someone's home for food. read more

Kokoro - Kokoro on snowy day - Japanese Near Me - Dublin, D

Very good sushi at a reasonable price - you can't go wrong here. It's fresh and tasty. Miso soup comes free with a set dish - and you can have it with salmon, unlike in other places where you get water with ONE piece of tofu for 3€... Not sure about their hot food - never tried - my rating is based on sushi only. Half price 30 min before closing! Yeah ... Ive been a regular client for many years now. read more

Like many Yelpers before I have to say that I'm a fan of Kokoro! I wouldn't really call it a restaurant rather a takeout place with a few seating options. That said, prepare to grab your food to go or get lucky and grab a chair as fast as you can. Kokoro offers hot Japanese-based dishes as well as Sushi. It's a buffet-style place with a good variety of hot entrees, like Teriyaki, Yaki Soba, Cha-Han, and Curry. It comes with rice (duh!) and the quality has never disappointed me. Sushi options are also good, with Temaki, Sushi Wraps, and the usual starters (Edamame, miso soup, etc) My only concern is the portion size which could definitely be improved as well as the price - 6.50 Euro for a portion of Teriyaki sounds good but at least I am still left a bit hungry afterwards. However, highly recommended spot when you're in the area. I'm a regular! read more

I love this place, it's a great option for lunch or for a quick dinner fix especially since they have the 50% discount 30 mins before closing. I love the sushi, the bento boxes have a good variation and there's different sizes to fit your hungry needs, you also have onigiri and california sushi rolls. People that really-know-all-about-sushi will probably won't find it that good, perhaps a bit "commercial" and "westerned" so be adviced. However I really think it's good sushi considering the price range! Miso soup comes free with bento boxes which is always a plus. Please check if your bento box comes with soy sauce, it only happened once but sushi really is better with soy sauce. Their hot food isn't so great, I tried fried rice and although it was tasty it felt a bit dry. Better go with sushi. itadakimasu! read more

I have been here a few times. The sushi is not bad, but the thing that irks me about this place is the fact they have now started suing anyone who leaves them a bad review. Whenever a company does this you know its not meeting its customer expectations and it should be avoided. Maybe these guys should take their business over to North Korea where that sort of behaviour is acceptable. read more

Tasty take away sushi (or eat in)in the city centre for very cheap! I got 6 pieces for about 6-7 euros at lunch today. It tastes fresh and not like the stuff you might get in some shops that doesn't even resemble fish. They also have a hot food bar which looked nice, but I'm in it for the sushi! read more

Stopped in here the other day after a friend had mentioned it to me. Great little place for really decent sushi takeaway. I had the hot Bento and it was yummy. Prices were reasonable and staff friendly enough. No seating (as mentioned in other reviews) which would have come in handy. But I just took mine to go. If looking for sit down sushi restaurant then this is not the place, but for fresh, reasonable sushi takeaway it may be hard to beat. Will definitely be back. read more

I recomend, small, good prices for good sushis, i wont say they are amazing, but they are quite good there, the location is good near the liffey and relative close to temple bar read more

yum yum yum. Not as chic as the one on south William street... But what is these days good good sushi. Yum yum

Sushi isn't bad but the hot food seems to have been cooked the previous day and just warms up at the counter...

I pop in here a good bit when rushing and need a quick food hit. This is not the best sushi you'll get in Dublin, but it is reasonably priced, convenient and the staff are always very friendly. I would like if they changed the sushi offering from time to time. read more

Always good when your in a hurry - the small one pot is reasonably priced and quiet filling.

Kokoro is a nice, quiet, small sized sushi eatery located on a busy street in Dublin city centre. Not only that, Kokoro is where I lost my sushi virginity so to speak. As a first timer, I didn't know what to expect but I enjoyed the experience and the food was lovely. As with most of my reviews, money is the big make or break when it comes to the rating. I thought for what my girlfriend and I ordered €12.00 was very expensive, if sushi in Dublin was less expensive I'd eat it more often. In a perfect world aye? read more

I haven't tried the sushi. However, Kokoro's hot rice dishes are tasty and good value - a little over €7 for one full portion or two half portions, plus a complementary serving of miso soup. Mmm. read more

Definitely the best Japanese takeaway in Dublin. Got a Pork Ramen and some sushi and it was magical. Still up there with the best.

Good price but pretty bad quality. Rice to cold and hard. Not enough vinegar on the rice

Big fan of sushi as is my husband, he has been to Japan and this for us is the worst quality sushi we have had in this city.. the rice is of very bad quality and the fish is not the freshest thst can be gotten. Very disappointing and will avoid in the future.. read more

Take-away sushi is sadly lacking in Dublin but this place is decent. I like their lunchboxes, which are priced between about six and ten euro and come pre-loaded with soy sauce, packets of wasabi and pickled ginger. The fish isn't amazing, and the wasabi and ginger and pretty blah, but it's not bad for all that. There are hot dishes too, katsu curries and whatnot but I've never tried them. read more

They need to work on being more generous with the fish. The sushi boxes looked really nice but set the scene for a real disappointment. The miso soup that came with the box was really bland and diluted - it had one small cube of tofu and a few strands of seaweed. The fish on the sushi were so thin they were almost transparent, I mean, come on! The rolls were tasty but again, I tasted mainly the rice, seaweed and seasoning. Prices are reasonable but that's because they are super cheap with the fish portions. I'd much rather spend more elsewhere and actually be able to taste the fish on my sushi! read more

very good sushi. always fresh. love it! I've never tried the hot food but I am definitely going to do it. the prices are ok. the place is clean and the staff is nice. read more

Unfortunately, sushi bars aren't numerous in Dublin. In fact, there aren't a lot in Ireland. The price of the sushi is reasonable and delicious. Well worth visiting if you're a fan of exotic food. read more

this was a good quick meal when i have a break from work. but if i have longer break i wouldn't eat here, food are really bland especially the stir fries noodle, it one of the worse noodle i ever eat , sushi was ok but over all it just ok read more