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    Takara

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

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    Vegan ramen
    Pratik R.

    Takara had been sitting on my Dublin food list for way too long, so I finally made it happen. Pro tip: they don't take reservations: it's strictly walk-in. Translation? Either show up early or embrace the wait because this spot is no secret. Now, was it worth it? Absolutely. On a chilly or rainy Dublin day (which, let's be honest, isn't exactly rare ), a steaming bowl of their ramen hits like a warm hug you didn't know you needed. Rich broth, comforting noodles, it's exactly the kind of food that makes you forget about the weather outside. Also vegetarian friendly broth options available Would I line up again? Yes but with patience in my back pocket. Ratings: Food: 4.5/5 Service & Ambience: 4/5 Money's Worth: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 - Rainy day ramen therapy, totally worth the wait.

    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

    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!

    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!

    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 kmSouth Inner City

    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 !

    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.

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    Zakura Izakaya - Salmon teppan

    Zakura Izakaya

    3.8(21 reviews)
    1.5 kmBaggot Street
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    I absolutely love this place. It is small and quaint, but the food is very flavorful, and I…read moreabsolutely love their sushi. I wouldn't recommend getting a bowl unless you have a big appetite, and you may not want to order any appetizers (it's that much food in the bowl - gotta love it). I had the tuna Ngiri and it was sooo good. Now I like to order it from my favorite sushi place back home; they left such a great impression. The atmosphere is lovely, clean, and welcoming. Ugh, they make me wish I were in Ireland right now lol. The service was excellent. Aside from making me smile with great humor and politeness, they also want to make sure you enjoy your meal. I just felt like it was all love, where they want to make sure that nothing is wrong. You don't get that everywhere. I also enjoyed the jokes and laughter, which might not be the norm (the politeness is, of course, probably the norm). I was a humorous customer who probably made them equally comfortable, which is incredible. That's why it is always important to be nice to your servers. I genuinely appreciate both my visits there (yes, I went twice; the place was that good and the vibe was that great, lol).

    An affordable Japanese restaurant with a big menu and a decent drink selection in Baggot Street…read more Came here at a weekday evening for some late night food about 30 minutes before it closes. The Hamachi sashimi was surprisingly good for the price, thick cuts with the standard light and savory taste of hamachi, fiber felt fresh and was a bit bouncy, no foul odor or mushy mouthfeel in typical cheap Japanese eateries. KaraAge fried chicken came in small bite-size pieces, freshly fried, juicy, but a bit too bland and the pastry was a bit too thick. Also wish they had used a better sauce than simply shoyu (soy sauce). Overall the food was OK for the price, you get what you paid for.

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    I love a nice plum wine

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    Yamamori

    Yamamori

    3.8(196 reviews)
    0.4 kmNorth Inner City
    €€

    Came here with a group of 8 got seated right away! Food was great had ramens, bibimbap it was great!read more

    This was a recommendation from a local so we had high hopes for it. It's so bad I'm writing this…read morereview as I'm sitting here waiting for the check. When we arrived, the door was locked and some employee opened it for us but then walked away. It took a few minutes for us to be acknowledged by someone else to seat us. When the server approached, we ordered water to start. When he returned with the water, we asked if they had straws and all he said was "yes" and he walked away when we said we needed a minute to order food. We ordered different things such as sushi rolls and gyoza and after an hour being there, we had received nothing. When the food finally came, my order was missing a roll and had sashimi on the plate, so he took the plate back. When he returned, he said the kitchen had made a mistake and they were out of tuna, even though the plate he took from me had tuna. The only thing that was wrong on the original plate was the sashimi. He asked if I wanted something else and I was so hungry, I asked if my other order could come out while I looked at the menu. What I did receive, did not have any tuna, even though the menu said it should, I guess that's my fault for asking for the other 2 rolls to come out, thinking all they would do is take the sashimi off the plate, but he should have told me they would not have any tuna at all to make sure I would still want it. The sushi did not have any flavor, not even the soy sauce helped. The most flavorful thing on the plate was the sesame seeds and I wasn't the only one at the table who thought that. It was so unenjoyable that I could not even finish the 2 rolls I had in front of me. The service was overall terrible, the server was not attentive or friendly. The food was severely overpriced. The only good thing about this meal was the gyoza, and that another server came to tell us the kitchen was doing a last call for food. It's definitely one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had and our group of 6 is all in agreement. Would not recommend, would absolutely not return, not even for free.

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    Irish Wagyu Gyoza

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