Japanese spot with lunch specials. Came here before heading to the train station and were in and out in under an hour. We did notice that more people came later, and then there was a wait. The tables are closely packed together, so we did feel a little cramped. I got the recommended bento box, which came with a miso soup as a little appetite whetter. There was teriyaki salmon, rice, 2 gyoza, and 2 California sushi pieces. Credit cards accepted. Indoor seating only. read more

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Service was okay, a bit sharp and abrupt when someone finally came to the table to take our order. We had ordered a California Roll to share and it was inedible. I almost had a gag reflex on it. The filling was what I could closest compare to as a tuna salad consistency, but with Crab/iCrab? and waaaay to much mayonnaise. It tasted like the rice was old, as well. I happen to like tuna salad, but this roll was just disgusting. The Tonkatsu ramen was okay. The sheets of Nori were thick, and once rehydrated in the broth, they were extremely chewy. The seasoned egg was good, and the rest of the ramen was adequate, but it wasn't a stellar eating experience. read more

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Taikichi is probably the best Japanese restaurant in Limerick. I love the decor and the ambience but if you aren't at a table it can feel a little cramped. Still worth it! My last order was the Nami Moriawase which consisted of 6 pieces of Sashimi, 6 pieces of Nigiri and 6 pieces Nudo Norimaki. I got it to take out and it cost €22.90. While that feels a little steep the quality of the sushi and quantity makes it worthy it. I loved the sashimi most of all. I'd order again based on quantity and quality. One tiny tiny thing, and I'll do this the next time I order - the mini bottle of soy sauce they put in is two small for all that sushi. I like my soy and I would have liked more. Highly recommend for sit in or take out meals. read more

Taikichi - Japanese Near Me - Limerick, LK

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Small but efficient Japanese restaurant with authentic sushi and hot dishes. Ambiance and decor is nice. Great place for lunch or dinner for 1-4 guests. Don't try to fit a larger crowd. Lunch specials from 12-3pm. Wine and beer menu, great loose leaf tea. Staff is pleasant. My only complaint is that the maki prices are way too high and the pieces are too small. €8 for tiny avocado rolls is far too steep. read more

Taikichi - Sushi bar style seating under the cherry blossom tree. - Japanese Near Me - Limerick, LK

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Very good quality sushi place in Limerick. I was told by a bartender at a pub this is the best sushi place in Limerick, but I can't independently confirm that as this is the only place I went. True to my usual deal at a sushi joint, I ordered the sashimi platter, miso soup and edamame. Presentation was excellent and the quality was as expected for a nice sushi restaurant.. I also loved the more traditional wooden spoon that came with the soup. A word of note to American sushi lovers in Ireland: Miso soup portions tend to be smaller, and far less frequently do entrees include soup and salad like they do in America. That's nothing specific to the restaurant, just a European vs American thing so be prepared. If you're staying in Limerick and looking for sit-down sushi, this is the place to go! read more

Taikichi - Sashimi platter! - Japanese Near Me - Limerick, LK

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Can not believe the service it was terrible. Had my waitress tell an eight year old at my table to be quiet and stop talking for asking a question. tried to say it to a manager and she laughed in my face. not to mention we were not given the tables we reserved. Cannot believe the service it was shocking i will never be back there again . read more

Great food. Shame about the service. If it were just the food, I'd emphatically recommend it with a 5 star rating but the servers are terrible. The last time I went to the restaurant I had to wait around 20-30 mins just to be served. A waitress noticed me after around 10 mins but rather than take my order, told me she was busy and to wait for the other waitress on the other side of the restaurant. After around 20 mins, she never came, as I watched 3 or 4 other tables that came after me be served. The original waitress finally came back to me to sheepishly take my order. At this point I was rather miffed. I don't know why they did that. Do I just not matter because of my race? Another 20 mins goes by with no food. I had an appointment fast approaching and I could not afford to wait any longer so I took my coat and left. Haven't returned since. read more

I have been a regular here for years but have just now had my relationship-ending meal with them. It is a small restaurant, the service is usually prompt but can be slow and the food is usually quite tasty. I always looked forward to a meal here until last week. My table of four waited forty minutes for our starters, which consisted of gyoza and karaagi. When I complained at the half hour mark of waiting, the server explained the dumplings were made from scratch and the chicken took a long time to cook. We debated whether to stay for our mains and despite the server telling us is could be another 40 minutes due to the time needed for sushi, we decided to stay. We had watched other tables around us get their starters and bento boxes with sushi whilst we waited for our starters. A table that was waiting to be served, left after about 15 minutes during this time, too. Our mains arrived in 20 minutes so it was not as long as predicted. The food was good but our mood was ruined by the waiting and poor response to our complaints. I think there was a mix-up in the kitchen or with placing the order but instead of trying to make the experience better, the server kept coming up with excuses from how busy it was, to how long it took to make the chicken to how long it takes to make sushi. If four other tables hadn't received their food before us, I might be inclined to agree but because it was just our table, I think there was a mix-up that was ultimately compounded by the poor service and bad excuses. I was asked by a different server when I paid my bill how it was and I said "terrible" and she said nothing. No apologies and just took my money. Don't recommend unless you're patient and like aggravation and excuses with your sushi. read more

Delicious. Brilliant service. Lovely food. Great sushi. The servers are not Japanses, but they do a great job creating a Japanese atmosphere. read more

Very cute restaurant! I like that they're actually using a Japanese welcome and traditional style. The food was very good. We ordered two orders of the inari (tofu) sushi, the agedashi tofu as a starter, and the yasai yakisoba, which also came with miso soup. Love inari sushi because it's so sweet! The agedashi was very good and had a good sauce to soak in. Loved the yakisoba as well, although I wish it had come with more noodles and less vegetables- or at least less onions since we were left with a pile of them no matter how many I tried to eat along the way. Good for vegetarians, so we were happy! read more

We went to Taikichi for a quick meal while exploring Limerick. We went thinking "Oh, a Japanese restaurant in Ireland. Let's try it (not really!)" Much to our surprise, the restaurant was high quality with excellent food that was reasonably priced. We ordered the Agedashi Tofu, Gyoza, and Chicken Teriyaki which were stupendous. For dessert, we had a special Fried Ice Cream, which was perfect. The service was friendly, quick, and efficient. We would highly recommend this restaurant, even if you're not looking for a change from fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage. read more

I can never get enough sushi so imagine my excitement when I found this little gem directly across the street from our hotel! We were seated immediately and received excellent service. The rolls were large, fresh and delicious and the presentation was enjoyable! I ordered a roll that wasn't on the menu and they were more than willing to accommodate my request. We ate with real wooden chopsticks and drank out of wooden teacups which was a nice authentic touch. The place is packed which is always a good sign. It's a tad bit on the pricey side but what sushi restaurant isn't? I would highly recommend Taikichi to anyone who is visiting or living in Limerick and wants the best sushi in town. read more

Taikichi - Japanese Near Me - Limerick, LK

I love this place. Both the food and the service. They have great veggie, vegan and GF options which are clearly marked on the menu and staff confirm when taking your order. The atmosphere is nice, but busy. Seating is comfortable and reasonably spaced. Prices are fair. I always recommend this spot to feiends. And family visiting. read more

Best Japanese food in Limerick. Their chicken katsu curry is delicious, their ramen is delicious, their gyoza is delicious, everything is good. The staff are friendly and even though it's a little on the small, cramped size, the atmosphere is really nice. It's pretty authentic food too, according to my Japanese friends. read more

Food is great! First day service jitters, but overall amzing sushi! Atmosphere is great as well. Long waits however. Food is great! First day service jitters, but overall amzing sushi! Atmosphere is great as well. Long waits however. Food is great! First day service jitters, but overall amzing sushi! Atmosphere is great as well. Long waits however. read more

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Not the best I've had but for a place in Ireland it's fun to go to and decently yummy!

"Good Takeout" I ordered some dumplings and sushi roll for takeout after a long day of travel. Food was good and the service was very nice. read more

For anyone who loves Japanese food, Taikichi is a welcome surprise. Freshness, preparation, presentation, and service are all spot on. Value is decent considering what it takes to do this right. It might take €30 a head to stuff yourself here, but I'd rather pay that thrice a year than eat mediocre stuff every week. The miso soup needs more miso, the hot sake needs to be hotter, the green tea should be on the house and flowing freely (this defines hospitality), and the unagi don has too much sauce and rice for the amount of eel. It would also be nice for more variety in the bento boxes. But the tomago is close to perfect, the rice EXCELLENT, the gari the best I have had... yes, the small simple things matter, perhaps MOST of all. Bonuses include the variety of different dishes on the menu, which includes some delicacies unlikely to appeal to non-Japanese. Steamed omelette anyone? It's like a watery egg pudding filled with with salty seafood. Lotus root? Tako? All here. My commendations to the chef. Please DO NOT learn to compromise. On ordering the sushi platter I was surprised that in addition to the toro, ebi, tomago, and sake one might expect, I also had a slice of unagi (lovely, lovely BBQ eel), and -- unbelievable -- fresh crab (kani)! I don't think that even in the most hardcore restaurants in Vancouver (where no-one speaks English) I got such a luxury in a simple platter. The slices were not as generous as on the Pacific rim, but also not the paper thin rip-off portions I have been forced to enjoy elsewhere in Europe. Perfectly reasonable, in other words. Veterans should note that the sushi portions are not appropriately portioned with wasabi, but that a generous amount arrives on the plate to use as you wish. (The best chefs know exactly how much wasabi should be on each slice. In that case, you get no choice.) Between three of us we tried six dishes and I can say none disappointed. Even the salad was exactly what I like... that dressing is something special. There was also a surprising variety of sake on offer, including one of my favourite brands. I can remember five years back scouting out store rooms in Nenagh (!) just to find a single bottle of sake to purchase. So times have changed. And for the better! This was a highly enjoyable outing. I will be back. read more

My sister brought me here for my birthday dinner and we were only delighted with ourselves. She had a curry and I had sushi. The interior is lovely, and the staff are really efficient and friendly. Tis far from Japanese restuarants I was raised...in Limerick...so it's great to see one doing well. read more

Fantastic!! Best sushi you can get. Super tasty, fresh and lovely service from waitresses. Perfect way to spend a Sunday with family. We will definitely be back to try some different flavours. :) read more

Sweet restaurant, food is quite authentic, and friendly staff. Portions are quite big (but that's not a bad thing :) ). Nice atmosphere.