So, this was the first restaurant that I ate it while visiting Ireland!!! I was greeted by warm and…read moreupbeat customer service and seated promptly! I asked for recommendations on what is best to order, and I was suggested the Ramen!!! I ordered the tempura ramen & was knocked off my socks! This tempura ramen comes with crispy tempura fried shrimp, fresh vegetables, corn, seaweed wrap, and a sweet and savory base!!! Oh my my! I took my time slurping up this goodness! Every single last drop of soup! The ambiance of this location is very zen and it feels like you are in a ramen shop in Japan. The folks who run this establishment hit the nail on every end! Cheers to good eats!

The atmosphere here is casual, service is good. I haven't tried the food, I only come here because…read morethey have this great dessert, matcha fondue I think is the name of it, it's about (~€9), It's like matcha cake with a gooey matcha melted center and it comes with red bean ice cream on the side that sits on some cookie crumble. Definitely not ur average dessert, they also have a chocolate option, but I fell in love with the matcha one and I keep going back for that dessert. If u go and u like matcha, try this unique matcha dessert.

There are reasons I know I'm getting old, aside from the fact that the birthdays just keep crashing…read morein likes waves. One is my failing sight after years of relying on my eyes and my eyes alone to read. Another perhaps less common garden variety is the internal meltdown I face when confronted with a lot of menu choice in restaurants. If you identify with the latter, you may wish to save yourself a lot of hassle and simply choose the set menu here. If not, be warned, the a la carte alternative is complex, and for your own sake don't arrive tired or emotional. This is a prime mental condition eating experience. Famed Dublin restauranteur Dylan McGrath is an ideas man. His restaurants are as much about concept as they are about food, and though I'm sure there's a big heart in there, the head rules. If you want proof, study the menu. Across the top are taste categories (bitter, salty, sweet, etc.). Down the left are dish categories. So you scale down, then across, to see what combination of taste and texture your dish offers. And there are lots of choices. And a huge variety of prices. But what's less clear is quantity. And I was hungry and wanted to know I'd get an oul dinner into me before that difficult hungry phase that reduces my brain to mush and makes me want to howl like a baby. The very friendly waitress reassured us that though the menu seems complex first time round, after you've done it once, it's a breeze. (That's how I cottoned on to the fact that the wait staff here have post docs in maths.) Full marks for trying though. No less than two members of staff talked us through things, and they really did their best - did I sense concern that people are having difficulty getting it? Whichever - in the end, it was all too much for me - cue set menu. So, to my relief, for forty euros, you can certainly expect to leave full, with sushi starters - ok, it's not called sushi, it's the long one with the piece of fish on top of the rice (though more wasabi, please) -,delicious miso with clams and those delicate long-stemmed mushrooms that definitely have a name, beef skewers with rice (too much rice already) and potato main, and desert. The food presentation is beautiful, served on marble slabs and in delicate ceramics, with a Japanese-influenced simplicity. I thought the restaurant was Japanese from the menu but see from the website there are Spanish and South American influences too - not very obvious to me but then again I flunked the menu test. The sushi that isn't sushi was yummy, especially the turbot which was a smoky hit of flavour, and the sea bass, with a smooth texture that melts on the tongue. The beef is served on a mini-BBQ which, like the mushrooms, has a proper name. (The only problem with this method of on-table serving is being smoked out of it by the table next door who's got too much fuel on the fire.) If you want your steak more than medium rare, just cook on. My steak was a slightly mixed experience being a bit fatty, though my partner didn't have the same issue. Desert was ginger panna cotta, with melon granita, which was light yet intense in flavour and delicious. We had tried to book Rustic Stone, the restaurant downstairs, but it was full and they suggested we try Taste. We didn't know it was Japanese-influenced and I think they took this on board upon seeing our menu-bafflement and offered a glass of wine on the house. Fair enough. If I returned I'd be armed with a more rested brain (like I'd give it a full day off beforehand, take it to the pictures, buy it flowers, tell it it was looking great) and I would square right up to that a la carte menu, look it in the eye and plainly demand to know its tofu options, the brute, and I wouldn't take no for an answer. The Japanese are masters of simplicity, so ultimately I agree if for different reasons that Taste is not a Japanese restaurant. But the food largely made up for it, the service was good, it's a relaxing place to eat, and if the head wins over the heart, there's no denying it's a decent head. If you don't believe me, just look in the window where its image hangs pride of place, presumably so you know who best to talk to if you need anything explained.

In expectation of my arrival in Dublin for a 17 day visit, my sister sent me Taste as a potential…read moredinner option while I was staying with her. Coincidentally, I had a hankering for sushi on the first night and so after snagging a reservation, off we went to Taste. The restaurant was located on the third floor of Rustic Stone. We were seated at the sushi bar for dinner. The bar itself was different from those that I've experienced in the US where the cooking area is lower so you have a view of what the chef is making; however, the bar seating at Taste was also way roomier than most in the US. My sister and I opted for the €60 omakase - I requested the umami miso and the duck broth, while my sister had the regular miso and the salmon broth - and added on some toro nigiri. We also ordered cocktails - the Eastern Promise and the Gin Garden - which were excellent. The meal was excellent! The nigiri combinations were sometimes surprising but they worked well. The quality of the fish was also very good. I loved the broth and cooking the duck breast myself - it was so rich and the flavours were deep and well-developed. For the "light dessert" they brought out three options: a cheesecake, a coconut ice cream, and a ginger flan. The cheesecake actually had this odd cheese (not cream cheese or ricotta) taste but my sister and I were obsessed. Minus one star for the service because although everyone was super super nice, it was slooooooow. Our meal took about 3 hours. Not that we minded but just be wary that you might be here awhile! However, the meal meal was excellent and my sister and I agreed that between us there was nothing on the menu that we wouldn't order.

Opium, Dublin Date…read moreNight What I ordered : Pok Pok Chicken Wings (€8) Sweet Potato Fries (€4.50) Green Curry w/ Chicken & Fried Rice (€14.50) Tropical Tuk Tuk(€12) Dark Chocolate Brownie (€8) I've been waiting to go to Opium for the longest time and it did not disappoint! So we sat up at the Botanical Garden which was beautiful. We went for the Pok Pok Chicken Wings and Sweet Potato Fries as our starters. Delicious. The fries came with a Red Curry Aioli side dip which worked great with them (and the chicken wings too lol). The chicken wings were great too! They were filled with a lot of flavour and served with a ranch dip. Although it went well with the ranch dip, we both preferred the curry dip with the wings. The green curry is already spicy having 3 chilies next to it on the menu, but when the server asked if I would like it even spicer I said why not and absolutely regret nothing. The curry was packed with flavour too and perfectly spiced. The only small downfall was I almost forgot I was eating a chicken curry and not a vegetable curry. There were about 3 tiny little pieces of chicken in there. So my little advice for Opium would be to add a bit more chicken please The Tropical Tuk Tuk y'allll! And I know you're eyeing that lovely tropical-looking drink in the tall glass but nope that isn't it. The clear one in that little cup was a delightful surprise. I think I may have visibly frowned when the server brought over this drink because she had to quickly explain that despite the appearance it was really nice and she was right! If you're into coconut & tropical flavoured drinks, this is for you! Nothing about this was overpowering and the flavours complemented each other perfectly. The chocolate brownie was nice too. I do enjoy nuts in my food but for this brownie, it just wasn't doing anything for either of us. But we simply pushed them to the side and continued enjoying our dessert. Would I return? Yes, Yes and Yes. Once again it was a beautiful restaurant, the food was really good and our server was amazing! Fun Fact: I already recommended this place to one of my friends, and he and his date enjoyed it too so that's some further feedback for y'all Follow @temitries for more restaurant reviews

I hate that I could not rate this restaurant higher but I need to be fair and honest about our…read moreexperience. I thought the service staff were very nice, however, I think this is an instance where some additional training maybe useful. The servers were coming by and chatting/living food/taking orders very informally from over the back of the booth rather than the front of the booth. This meant that whenever food came, they had to hand it to one of us in order to put on the table because they were not willing to simply walk around the booth through the aisle where they would have the flexibility to. Reach across the table and pick up things or put things down. It wasn't a big deal except that this is a more formal restaurant and I felt that the level of service we received was more of that from a diner or a burger joint rather than a nice restaurant. Additionally, the surface staff did not come by very frequently to ask if we needed additional items, or to refill, water, etc. Add to that that I thought the food was mediocre, it was Asian, but was not very "Thai" in terms of the flavors. Nobody at our table really raved about the quality of the food. Overall, it was a good attempt, but I genuinely think that this restaurant needs to tighten things up a bit. On the plus side, it is a beautifully decorated restaurant.

One of my favorite places to eat. Whenever I want a treat, I make sure to go to Yamamori…read more The atmosphere is amazing, the decor is absolutely fantastic, and the food is top notch. Sushi is a go to staple, delicious, fresh and tasty. Other recommended dishes are Tonkotsu Ramen and the yaki soba noodles.

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

Looking for Sushi near our hotel in Dublin. Found Fujiyama in Yelp. They are on the second floor…read more Fish was very fresh and well prepared.

The food is great and service is quick. I'm surprised how quick they serve orders. We enjoyed the…read morefish, teriyaki chicken and yakisoba. They uphold International standard or better. It's located in O Connell st. not so far from the spire.

I had high hopes since it's located inside the Spencer Hotel, it had better reviews on another site…read moreand the bar area looked very chic. I ordered the Teriyaki Salmon with a side of egg noodles, but unfortunately both dishes lacked flavor and fell flat. The saving grace was the cocktail at the bar--delicious and well-balanced. Great atmosphere, average food, service was good.

The food was good but not good enough to make up for the horrible service. After serving our food…read moreour server disappeared, never to be seen again. We finally waved down the bus person and asked for the dessert menu, then he disappeared and never came back. I finally got up and found the manager and explained that we seemed to have lost our server and would like some help at our table. He said of course and when I returned to our table we continued to be completely ignored. I told my partner we could walk out without paying our bill cause we seem to be completely invisible. Since that's not who we are, we eventually got up from our table and went to the bar to ask and pay for our bill. I will never come here again.

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).

Great food and fast service. The chicken ramen, pot stickers and terriyaki were excellent.read more

We wanted to cap off a wonderful trip in Ireland. And we craved some good sushi. This place looked…read morewonderful so we thought we would give it a try. I casually joked and wondered if they would serve fries on the side. Which is quite prevalent in Ireland. All joking aside, the atmosphere was very authentic. Food was delicious, no complaints. The only way to make the experience better would have been if I had an additional stomach. Everything was sooo good. Highly recommend their seaweed salad, but everything was quite good. I just wish this place was closer than a 12 hour plane ride. I would go again if I had the chance and highly recommend.

Food: There's a great variety of fish and meats to choose from. The dishes are meant to be shared…read moreso I suggest ordering many dishes so you can sample lots of things. Service: I thought the service was welcoming and good. We didn't have a reservation and they gave us a nice booth by the window since we had our toddlers with us. I ordered a sake flight and one of the staff members explained each of the sake flavors to me and suggested which ones to drink first and last when I inquired. Ambiance: Chic and cute inside. It's a small place so feels festive and cozy in a good way. Great place to dine at for good authentic Japanese food if you're in Ireland.