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Takara

4.5 (16 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Carolina C.

This hole-in-the-wall always has a line running out the door, so I knew I had to go. The sushi was super fresh, and made with good technique - it's always my favorite thing to find that pinch of wasabi inside. The inside was super cozy and the service was great. My friends ordered the noodles and the broth was not as flavorful and needed a lot of chili oil to bring up the flavor and the noodles were cooked properly. Overall a great little spot for a quick-ish bite

McKenzie C.

Ok, we got a spread of food from Takara and the majority of it was amazing! The ramen was delicious, their teriyaki chicken was hot and seasoned to perfection and the fish on each piece of sushi was super fresh! On top of it all the service was amazing and the atmosphere inside was cute, calm, and yet still somehow busy. We had to wait in line for about fifteen minutes for a table but they got us in very quick! The only thing I would add was that the sushi rice on their spicy tuna roll tasted a bit too gummy and I unfortunately had to eat around it. Other than this the fish was still very fresh and I had a wonderful experience! I would say my sushi roll was probably just made from a weird batch of rice!

Kimchi chicken ramen
Roshni R.

A smaller hole in-the-wall type of vibe. We were told by locals that this is one of the best places for Asian food around. Went on a Thursday night and had about a 15min wait in a line outside. We ordered ramen, soba, and gyoza, and found everything to be delicious. Good vegetarian options as well!

Tuna avocado
Tim Y.

Had lunch here with some colleagues while visiting Ireland. After eating and loving all the fish n chips I ate all week, Japanese food was a nice change. I ordered and devoured their tonkatsu orginal ramen. The broth was creamy and tasty. It was served with a generous amount of sliced pork and a perfect soft-boiled egg. I also ordered a side of their tuna avocado roll which was equally as enjoyable. The avocado was the perfect balance for the tuna. You place your order and pay at the counter before finding a seat/table. The food was ready in about 5 minutes.

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Review Highlights - Takara

“Their miso soup was rich and delicious and the Harmony Set showed off some high-quality salmon and--and high-quality sushi rice.”

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Maneki - Spider Roll

Maneki

4.4(11 reviews)
0.4 km•South Inner City

This was the best meal I had in Dublin. We were recommended to check out Maneki from the bartender…read more(Michael) at 1834 in the Shelbourne. He did not steer us wrong! The ambiance of the restaurant felt authentic. From the art to the decor to the serving trays/dishes and utensils. The restaurant has a nice intimate feel like you're having dinner with your family. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and helpful. We all started off with the sake pornstar martini. It was really good, a bit on the sweeter side. For all appetizers we had the edamame and gyoza. The gyoza included chicken and a nice sauce. It was a nice size portion (~6-7 pieces). Both were really good. For our main dish we had the Kimchi ramen, Maneki yaki soba and the spider roll. The ramen was a nice size portion and was packed with a variety of meats. My friend said the broth was really good and spicy. The Yaki soba was a perfect portion for me. It included roasted chicken, prawns, roasted pork and veggies. It was very flavor and good. It also came with a side of miso soup which was perfect. The spider roll was massive. There were 8 giant pieces and it was tasty! I also snapped photos of our neighbors Teppan salmon teriyaki and beef teriyaki. They said both were amazing. I've seen a few reviews mention the pricing is a bit higher but it was worth it in my opinion. The portions were a bit larger than what I've experienced before, the food was tasty, the drinks were good and service was great. They also do karaoke upstairs and it was actually pretty entertaining listening to them while we ate. There is an automatic 12% gratuity/service fee included but there is a note that you are not required to pay. Definitely keeping this on my list for the next visit.

Warm and cozy ambience , deliciously warm food and a wonderful company -nothing beats that to…read moreuplift spirits on a cold and wet night. I was lucky to find this hidden gem in Dublin last week while on a trip with family . The service was great and our orders came out quickly . It was not a crowded evening . Our table had some cocktails , pornstar martini, hot herbal tea , Sweet potato tempura rolls, Dragon rolls , VegGyoza, Mapo tofu with rice on the side . Everything was delicious!! Must visit spot if you are in the city !

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Maneki - Spider Roll

Spider Roll

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The Ramen Bar

The Ramen Bar

4.1(173 reviews)
0.4 km•South Inner City
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I stumbled upon this restaurant during lunch time and walked in to check it out. I immediately was…read moregreeted by super friendly wait staff who gave me a seat at the front window and explained the menu and lunch offerings. For 17€, I was able to get their lunch time special of one ramen and an appetizer. I got the kimchi arancini and it was absolutely delicious and something unique that I had never had before. The ramen was also very good and extremely filling. I couldn't finish both so I had a good amount of leftovers to take home for dinner making it an even better deal. Highly highly recommend. The restaurant is more dimly lit and chill. Could be the perfect place to meet up with friends bring a date etc. definitely recommend if you're in the mood for Ramen!

Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 Time: around 1pm…read moreParty of: 3 Meal: Lunch *Gyoza (€10.95) *Set Tostadas x2 *Set Karage *Chilli Beef *Original *Tonkotsu Red (€18.50) *Sencha Green (€3.50) *Kirin Beer (€6.95) *€19.95 Set Menu (€19.95) x2 *Cold Sake 300ml (€12.95) It was kinda gloomy so naturally I wanted some soup. Or maybe I just missed Asian food since we had been away from home for almost a week. Anyways, we decided to walk into Ramen Bar and have lunch. We were seated right away, but in this weird alcove with a broken light hanging down, so it was kinda awkward to find a comfy spot. We all ended up getting a set menu plus an app and some drinks. The gyoza was tasty. Satisfied the dumpling craving. I didn't care for the tostadas since they were kinda sweet. I did enjoy the ramen tho. Broth had good flavor. Tho I wanted more heat in my red one. The chilli beef one was savory and meaty. I really enjoy that one. Good food, Not the best seating comfort wise. Plus the place is very dark. Still glad I got to try some noodle soup in Dublin. REVIEW #4113

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The Ramen Bar - Tonkotsu ramen (€15, special on Monday-Wednesday, appetizer and ramen bowl)

Tonkotsu ramen (€15, special on Monday-Wednesday, appetizer and ramen bowl)

The Ramen Bar - Chicken karage, kimchi mozzarella aranchini (€15 special on Monday-Wednesday, appetizer and ramen)

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Chicken karage, kimchi mozzarella aranchini (€15 special on Monday-Wednesday, appetizer and ramen)

Takara - japanese - Updated October 2026

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