Dublin is not known for it's sushi. Not really a shocking statement, I realize, as I put it on paper. Musashi is Dublin's best sushi - very reasonably priced, very tasty, and the staff are exceptionally friendly. The decor is understated, there is no air of pretension anywhere, and you can bring your own wine. Oh and they deliver. What a wonderful discovery that was when I was 7 episodes into binge watching the entire first season of True Detective and couldn't be bothered to leave the house for food. (yes, it's that good). Anyways - if you want sushi, go to musashi. It's cheaper than Yamamori and just as tasty if not tastier. Bring your own wine and you've got yourself a fantastic, cheap date night out. read more

My wife and I moved to Dublin after 3 months living in Washington DC, during which time we pretty much ate at every sushi restaurant the city had to offer. We are ardent sushi fans, but we are also vegan and so our requirements for a great sushi dining experience are perhaps a little out of the ordinary; we tend to judge a sushi restaurant on the quality of its avocado rolls! We have been in Dublin for 6 months and we have already managed multiple trips to every sushi place we could find, including Michie, all three Yamamori joints, J2 etc etc. Purely based on the quality of the food, I believe that Musashi stands head and shoulders above the rest. Their avocado rolls are a thing of beauty; the avocado is always ripe and creamy, the rice perfectly formed and seasoned and the black sesame seeds are a nice addition. The rolls are consistently made, not too big or too small, with great skill and attention to detail. You'll find a fairly sloppy standard of roll making at most other places in Dublin, but the rolls at Musashi compare to the best I've had anywhere on either side of the pond. The food all tastes super fresh and I find myself really savouring every bite. Beyond the sushi, their other veggie/vegan offerings are the standard fare for Western sushi joints; tofu steak, agedashi tofu, vegetable tempura etc. These dishes are all very well done with generous portions, but the sushi is the star of the show and the reason this has become my favourite place to eat in Dublin. The decor is functional and the restaurant itself is fairly small; it is frequently very busy, but with a warm and friendly atmosphere. My only criticism would be the benches and tables, which are less comfortable than I'd like but perfectly acceptable when the food is this good! The waiting staff are polite and attentive, so no complaints there. If you are a fan of sushi and find yourself in Dublin, you'd be mad not to head to Musashi. I'll stick my neck out and say this is the best sushi you'll find anywhere in Ireland, and if I'm honest some of the best I've had anywhere. read more

For Sushi in Dublin I think this is as good as it gets. I've had a few of the sushi selections, as well as rolls, tempura and gyoza and all of the food has been delicious. I haven't tried any of the cooked dishes so can't comment on those. Everything is pretty good value and the atmosphere is lovely, a little intimate but still casual. The staff are always accommodating if you have any special requests. You can bring your own wine (corkage charge applies) but no longer your own beer. This place is so much better than Yamamori or Yo Sushi, I hope it stays as good quality as it now is. Also, you get free green tea, and a scoop of ice-cream for desert is just one euro, so it's a lovely way to end a meal. Check it out! read more

Quickly becoming one of the rising stars in Dublin's restaurant scene. Forget about walking in on a Friday or Saturday evening, better go ahead an book a table. A friend of a friend told me about this place and after having tried it, I've been back a couple of times already. The staff are very friendly and quick, the food is excellent, not too expensive and the place has a nice, atmosphere. The algae sheets on the Temaki could be a bit crunchier, but let's not get carried away. If I had to say anything negative then it's the chairs. My back's in bits every time I don't get to seat on the benches. I'd love some back rests on them, but hey maybe it's me getting old. ;-) Love the BYOB concept, even though you can buy Japanese beers right there. They also accept major cards, so happy out. read more

I went to the yelp event here and this is what I had to say: I like surprises. And sushi. and SURPRISE, we got to MAKE sushi! I've wanted to try to make sushi for a long time, but it seems like you need to have a party to do it because I can only ever find the seaweed in massive amounts. If you can't tell from the first sentences, making the sushi was a lot of fun. Everything that I tried was really good--even the rice--I know, rice is easy to make, but they add something that makes you unable to stop eating it! Service was really good and on top of everything because whenever I ran out of tea they were there with more without me having to ask. The event was on a Monday. I went back Wednesday for lunch. That good. They have amazing lunch deals like a bento box for 8.99. Sounds pricey, but I got it to go and it came in 5 containers--one for the tempura, one for the rice, one for the sushi, one for the tofu, and one for the miso soup. It was the bag that never eneded when I kept pulling food out. The rice (as stated above) is amazing. They put something in it to make you not stop eating it. The tempura was kind of heavy, but I have never had it before and I guess that is what it is supposed to be like--I won't be having it as the last thing for a meal again, I'll start with it because it was sill great. The sushi pieces were massive, about the size of 4 even though there was only 2 and came with the cutest soy sauce squirt bottle that was in the shape of a fish. The tofu was amazing--soft on the inside and crispy on the outside with a sweet sauce that made it easy-ish to pick up the tofu because it was stickey! The miso soup was better than the first time I had it at the Yelp event! The service when I went was great again, and they gave me free tea while I was waiting for the food. The decor inside is really cute, and even though everything came from IKEA (I spend too much time looking at their stuff online), it does not feel cheap because everything goes together so well. read more

One of Dublin's gems. I am likely to be spotted here at least once a week (I know, I know) Beautifully presented, fresh, inexpensive food. The lunch menu includes a number of rice/noddle dishes for about eight euro, and the bento box for nine euro. The bento has a varied selection each day, usually including a bowl of miso soup, two pieces of sushi, a starter of some sort and a main dish with rice- delish! The service is always great. Musashi is a small, but cosy, place, so it often fills up around lunch time on weekdays and almost every evening - book in advance, you'll be glad you did! read more

Musashi is situated on Capel Street, a road I have generally bypassed on the way to the Italian Quarter or to Henry Street, but now I know better! Musashi is an unassuming restaurant which you could easily walk by if you weren't aware of it. Once inside though, the decor consists of long wooden tables and low wooden backless seats which help create an authentic Japanese atmosphere or as close to it as I imagine Japan to be! The menu can be confusing with a lot of different choices for sushi and sashimi but the waiting staff are very helpful and will explain anything on the menu if you ask. We felt the best plan of attack was to just order lots of food and share it between us. Everything was delicious and the sushi was fresh and a work of art on the plates. It is also very affordable so get yourself over to the Northside quick smart! read more

I had a fantastic meal here at Musashi! My mom and I came here for dinner at a Saturday night. We were told we only had an hour, as they had a reservation coming in, but their service was so fast that it was absolutely no problem! The menu has a huge variety of options - something for everyone! My mom got the chicken ramen special, which she really enjoyed (and she's not easy to please). We also got the pork gyoza appetizer, which was quite good, but a bit spicy. As my entree, I got the eel and avocado roll - it was fantastic! It tasted quite fresh, and the flavors were perfect. It was also the perfect amount of food. The nicest part, I swear our food came out within 10 minutes of ordering it. I couldn't believe it! So fast, but tasting very fresh. If you find yourself craving sushi or japanese food while you're in Dublin, I highly recommend coming here! read more

I went here for lunch spontaneously the other day and hey was it busy! They managed to seat me quickly though and within the blink of an eye I had a menu infront of me and my drink order was taken. I decided on a norimaki option although the lunch bento for 8.99euro is incredibly well priced. My sushi arrived super-fast and fresh, it was delicious and the service could not faulted. I will definitely be back for dinner with friends to see whether this place will be our new 'go to Japanese'. read more

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The best Japanese restaurant in Dublin, probably in Ireland. As is typical for Japanese food, there are no overpowering flavours (the most intense thing is the Wasabi which is for the most part on the side as a condiment), but there is a lot of subtlety in the deliciousness. The sushi here is incredible, by far the best I have had in this country to date: especially great are the Unagi, Seafood Futomaki and Soft Shell Crab Tempura Futomaki. Their Gyoza / dumplings are amazing as well, with the Yasai / vegetarian being excellent. And on this point: the Yasai dishes such as Yasai Yaki Soba make this a place where vegetarians can get a great meal too. The quality is consistent here, never a disappointment. Service and decor is excellent, by far the classiest eatery on Capel Street. However, it is small and gets very busy: booking a table in advance is essential for dinner, and for weekend evenings it is advisable to book a day or two in advance. read more

It's a little place but the food is amazing. Staff are friendly. we ordered tempura, miso soup, california rolls and a sushi selection. We will be back. It was a great experience. read more

Beautifully fresh food and very inexpensive. Went for a quick dinner here tonight, got a selection of sushi and sashimi, tempura, and edamame between the two of us. Total cost? €22, and we left full and happy. Love it here, the staff are wonderful, the atmosphere is lovely, and best if all the food is amazing! BYOB too if you fancy it. Can't say no to that! ;) read more

Musashi was a province of Japan, which today comprises Tokyo Metropolis, most of Saitama Prefecture and part of Kanagawa Prefecture. Today it's a Japanese restaurant in Dublin. And a good one! Super friendly staff. Almost too friendly if you ask me. The food is great. I ate something with.... surprise, surp....rice. Yeah, something with rice. Sorry, don't know what it was anymore. But I give it 5 stars so it has to be pretty darn good right? It is! read more

Back again with a group of 6. Place is still busy, which is great to see. We had it all, sushi, sashimi, tempura, gyoza, fried rice, salmon, katsu. Basically, the full tour. Washed down with sake, beer, and green tea. Once again, food was great, especially the sushi and sashimi, and the staff were really helpful and efficient. Highly, highly recommended. read more

Best value for money japanese restaurant in Dublin. Way better than Yamamori. Food is great, waiters are polite and helpful, the soundtrack is cool and décor feels very cozy. I had the sea food ramen and it was rich and delicious. Cooked to perfection. Also had some Asahi beer. Try it. I strongly recommend this place! read more

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Food meh but the service is steller. Employees ao nice and attentive even with a busy night.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! This place is something amazing! I went there for an anti-ball dinner, yes anti-ball! My class was out for a super fancy ball in Killashee castle and a small group of us decided to be rebels and go to eat instead! LOL What a choice! The food is SHAMAZING! I've never tasted a better sushi in my life, absolutely try the prawn rolls and the salmon + avocado ones. Tip: go with your BFF and take 2 different types of sushi, you can share it so you can taste all the goodness. Remember, sharing is caring :P read more

Best Japanese and Sushi in Dublin!! I have been here several times and always enjoy the great friendly service and delicious food. Everything on the menu tastes soooo good. Favorites: Pork Gyoza Vegetable Cha Han Ebi Tempura Masago Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Roll Tuna Sashimi Edamame and of course the Sake. A must for any foodie! read more

We love sushi and would judge a bad one, this place is a sushi gem! We ordered 3 sushi rolls (ebi tempura, salmon avocado & spicy tuna), ebi gyoza, edamame, musashi fried rice Nice welcome drink (traditional green tea), staff helped shaping our table nice and quick, our food came very quickly as well! And it was super delicious, recommend ebi gyoza and the first two sushi rolls the most! Service & Staff: Super! Food: Very Good Recommend: Yes Again?: Defo! read more

Only giving 4 stats because it's a great restaurant outside of LA . Having said that, the fish was fresh, presentation and service just short of excellent. If you fancy sushi in Dublin - this is a no brainer. read more

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My favorite Asian eatery North of the Liffey. There's always a cool ambiance to the place; relaxed yet subtly sophisticated. The wait staff are extremely efficient and polite and do their best to accommodate you. Space is small enough and it can be difficult to secure a table for a group at lunch, but it's so great when you do manage to squeeze in, the lunch deals are very satisfying, all within €8. The main menu is a bit more limited, but also much more reasonably priced than Yamamori and tastes great. Love it! read more

I'm a bit if a newbie to sushi and was worried that I wouldn't know what I was eating and therefore dislike it without giving it a chance. But the staff here were brilliant, telling us exactly what was in everything. They were so nice! Very friendly, informative and polite. the lovely manager emma showed us how to use chopsticks and told us about the benefits of miso soup, educational and fun! The food was prepared in front of us but I don't think this is a regular thing, might have just been for this event. but they did say they do private events and party's so you could ask. The chef was a master at sushi, he even taught us how to make sushi and let us roll our own! brilliant! the ingredients were so fresh and all the food was really tasty, full of flavour and for me it was surprisingly filling. I loved the decor of the restaurant too... simple, elegant and calming. I will be returning here, i am officially a fan if sushi, thank you Musashi! read more

Not gonna lie, I'm a little obsessed with this place! I have never had a bad meal or anything less than great service. And have been known to doss out of work at 4pm to race to Capel St in time for the Monday to Friday only bento box, and always fantastic miso soup. The sushi is made fresh and always includes standard versions with a few with unusual twists and fab chefs specials. Yum! read more

I love Musashi. I don't eat sushi at all which some people find funny when I tell them of my passion for here but the menu is varied enough to have the best of Asian all on one menu for those who are not into the ricey wonders. The food is delish and v fresh, I often wake up craving the salty goodness of the pork gyoza. I've been a good few times for group bookings and the atmosphere is perfect to have the lols whilst noshing on the fine noodles. My best bit is defo what feels like the never ending Happy Birthday sing song. It's not the fanciest decor but it does the job and manages to be warm and welcoming with a minimal type furniture vibe. You're not here for the decor though. Winner all round. read more

I'm so impressed with Musashi.I was really excited to try this place as I'm a big Japanese food fan and Musashi did not disappoint. Its a cozy little place with the typical surroundings you would expect of a sushi spot. As with all good Japanese restaurants we were given a cup of green tea when we were seated. We ordered a selection of sushi, tempura and gyoza to share. Amazing! The sushi was so fresh, the tempura and gyoza were delicious. Miso soup was also a winner. Since this place allows you to bring your own drinks we enjoyed a bottle of wine which was great to keep the costs down. Once the bill arrived I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the food was priced. I will certainly be coming back here. A new favourite! read more

This is without a doubt a really nice place to eat sushi. The quality of the fish was very good, no "fast food" sushi which you would find in a buffet place or something like that. I don't know if it was the table we were given, but the stools we were sitting on weren't the most comfortable. So maybe not a place where you would spend the whole night chatting and drinking! The prices are ok! In my opinion it is important to splurge a bit on sushi, since you'll never get good quality fish for cheap. They give you a little green tea in the beginning, which I always love stuff like that. Overall, it was a really nice experience and I would totally come back! read more

Extremely nice food, friendly staff ,prices are very reasonable and the restaurant decorated beautifully. The only issues I have and its a good issue for them :) is that is it very hard to find a table if you are a walk in so I recommend that you always call ahead and pre-book a table. Other minor issue I have is when its packed sometimes I feel like I am being rushed to finish at a certain time. Other than that its an amazing restaurant and I will continue to go back. read more

Loved loved loved Musashi. Went for my friend's birthday, I had never been there before but I have a feeling I will be returning.. quite often. There was six of us so we thought we'd order different plates to share... good call 'cause we got to try several dishes. Everything I had was absolutely delicious, I coudln't honestly pick a favourite: the tempura and the gyoza (probably the best I've had in Dublin) were so so good and the sushi and rolls too. The staff was also very friendly and nice, we got served pretty quickly too considering how busy the place was. When we got our bill I couldn't actually believe how little we paid. It came to about €24 each, including tip and a bottle of nice wine, which is AMAZING considering how much we ate (really a lot, we actually didn't get to finish everything!) and the quality of the food. The restaurant is quite small and the decor is simple but the atmosphere is very cosy, making this place perfect for a meal with friends. No complain whatsoever, hence why the 5 stars rating. Great food, friendly and chilled atmosphere and really fantastic value, if you like Japanese food this is definitely your place. I think this is probably my new favorite sushi restaurant in town. Tip: It was very busy when we went, and apparently it usually is, so booking in advance is a good idea. read more

Best sushi in Dublin by a long shot! spicy salmon rolls were delish. Can't wait to go back. Such good value! Bento box gives a taste of a few things and cheap too! Love it read more

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I strongly recommend this place! Great service, clean toilets, delicious food and the best lunch deals! Try the Bento Boxes! Also, I lost a pair of gloves the first time I went, and 1 week later I came back to ask if they'd seen them and I found out that they kept them for me! Very honest people. read more

This is the best sushi place I have tried in Dublin so far. Their quality of food is very good, the fish is fresh and I really like their sushi plates. They also have some special lunch menus at a good price (between 8 and 10 euros), where you can choose from teriyaki to udon or ramen soups. I just wish they had more types of rolls. Having lived in the US, I was used to choose from a very wide selection at a very reasonable price. Also, I wish they had soya sauce less in sodium. I find their soya sauce too salty. The place is very nice, perfect for groups or for a nice dinner with a friend or for a couple. The presentation of the food is nice, but I think it could be improved if they had longer plates, so when you ask for different kinds of rolls, your table is not full with small dishes, but a larger one with all the sushi nicely displayed ;) I also miss the mochi ice cream for dessert on the menu! But in their defense I must say their banofee pie is spectacular! read more

I love musashi, I've been here so many times and every time I leave happy and satisfied. The staff are amazing, so lovely and friendly, and super efficient.. Never a long wait for anything, really the staff here are perfection! And the food is always perfect.. It's really affordable and they they do byob with a corkage fee.. Everything I have eaten here has been delicious, I usually get sushi.. They do some really good lunch specials too.. I really can't fault this place, not even a little bit.. Keep up the great work and I'll continue being be a loyal customer forever :) I should have typed this review long ago, better late then never.. read more

Really nice Japanese restaurant. We arrived for food around 5pm on a weekday. There was a nice crowd of people already eating which is always a good sign. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry (picture attached). It was delicious. The pricing is average compared to other Japanese restaurants I have eaten in before. The service was quite good and attentive. I would definitely recommend this little jem on Capel street if you are looking for a nice bite to eat. read more

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Ok - put a review for this up last week which seems to have vanished, must have been an internet crash, or I didn't save properly. So here it is: I was at the Yelp Elite event here on Monday 23rd Jan. I have reviewed that elsewhere. Now for the restaurant, this is newly opened (4 weeks by now) and they are easy to find, but the street is quite dark. Inside its comfy, but small, however I reckon they could cater for a group of around 10-15 at one long table. The staff are great, very helpful and explain all about the Japanese way of eating/cooking - health properties etc. This helps. I only tried the sushi which was decent and fresh, and the miso soup which was as expected. I would go back. read more

Yeah, this is the best Japanese restaurant in Dublin. I've been to a few now and everything about here is just outright better. I've had sushi, miso ramen, tempura and a tried a few other things. There's nothing but quality here at a completely reasonable price. I don't think it necessarily qualifies as a truly Japanese restaurant but the atmosphere certainly helps you feel like you're back in Hokkaido, all that's missing is the いらっしゃいませ as you walk in. The servers are lovely and the atmosphere is super cosy. Do make sure you book a table though or you could be waiting upwards of 30 minutes. read more

A friend and I ventured to Musashi, last week armed with a six pack of corona as it's was a nice and warm day. The staff was friendly, as they rushed to us with an opener and glasses for our beer, to be honest I felt like I was in Philadelphia for being able to bring your own drink. The food was ok, and the prices certainly reasonable. read more

Staff efficient, helpful, and very friendly. No wine sold, but luckily had brought along a bottle of wine, €4 corkage. Had a sushi starter, and a more traditional main course. Smoked salmon and cheese sushi rolls. Chicken teriyaki main course. Large servings, and delicious! With a shared starter and desert, and two mains + corkage, €40. Will definitely be returning. It was lovely. read more

I love the vibe in Musashi. The decor is nothing special, but it feels so cosy and homely. It's a great spot for a meal and a chat with friends over a bottle of wine. It is not the best sushi in town, but, it's still pretty good. However, I think the tempura may just be the best in town :-D The gyoza is pretty damn good too. The wine is good value, I think a bottle of the house white was €18. They also allow BYOB with a €6 corkage. The staff are very friendly and efficient, however, they are so busy running around it can be hard to grab their attention after you've ordered. It always looks busy when I walk by, so book in advance! read more

I'm pretty new to the world of Japanese food, but this place seems to be pretty damn good and decently priced - a great addition to the quirky and eclectic mash-up of businesses on Capel Street. Been a couple of times over the past few weeks, tried a good range of stuff (sashimi, chicken dishes, ramen etc) and have yet to be disappointed. Staff is very friendly, the decor is minimalistic and pretty cool, and it's bring your own booze - what's not to love?! I'd recommend booking - it's a small place that's been packed every time I've been (we even got turned away at 6:15 on a tuesday!) - but that can only mean that they're doing something right! read more

This place is great. I have been on 2 different occasions (1 lunch and 1 dinner) and have not been let down. They do Bento boxes and reduced price noodle dishes at lunch time. I think a Yaki Soba was about €8. I have been in the evening as well and had the pleasure of eating one of the sushi platters which was by far the best sushi I have had in Dublin. I also tried the Tempura and one of the dumplings dishes which stacked up well against some of Dublin's better known places for Dim Sum. The staff are very friendly and all told this is probably my new favorite Asian dining experience in Dublin. Highly recommend. The only time they have let me down is when they could not get me a table. If you want to try it on a Friday or Saturday you should definitely book ahead. read more