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    Zakura Izakaya

    3.9 (23 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    medium avocado rolls and edamame
    Christiane M.

    this place was amazing. the food was genuinely so good and the staff couldn't have been nicer. i loved the byob and they had great cocktails on the menu as well. i can't wait to become a regular

    Gavin S.

    Oh yeah! Yet another new addition to Baggot Street Upper. We stopped in for dinner on the way home from work a few days after they opened. Greeted with a smile and seated right away. Flavoured water dropped to the table and some herbal tea after that. There is a lot on the menu to choose from and what we ordered was absolutely amazing. The food came out quickly and portion size was perfect. To top it all off we received a glass of beer on the house. We're looking fwd to heading back to try more from the menu.

    Chicken and Yasai Gyoza!
    Vivienne M.

    Smaller than the other one, the inside is cosy and the gyoza still very good! I also really live their avocado/salmon sushi roll, they are excellent!! I always eat very well at Zakura, I think is in my top 3 japanese restaurants in Dublin

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    Sharon S.

    Welcome to Baggot Street! This new addition to the upper end of Baggot Streer is fantastic! Great Japanese food, Great Sushi, Great Ambience and Great Staff. The dinning room is a really nice space and love the table seating at the window, perfect stop to unwind, enjoy some authentic food and watch the world go by. During their opening week they were giving complimentary Asahi beer which was a nice gesture.

    Oanh P.

    Their teriyaki beef were unreal. The place could be so busy in lunch time and dinner tho so you may need to book table in advance!

    Quentin D.

    I was one of the first customers through the door for the 1st Zakura in town a couple of years back it it was all a bit basic but you could see it was going to be great once they got into the swing of things... and so it has turned out with this iteration of the chain.. the place is constantly packed and comparing some of their dishes to that of Wagamama - like the Chicken Ramen, Zakura wins every time. Booking is essential, we have tried to walk in several times and only managed to get past the front door once, it's really that good and really not expensive!

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    MiJa O.

    I love this place. I know all of the Japanese restaurant in Dublin is owned by Chinese or different nationalities. To me, Zakura is the best. Consistent good flavour and service. Also cheap.

    Danny A.

    Excellent bento box and great salmon and avocado sushi. Was busy but the service was still really good. Happy with the prices, the lunch deal is decent. Says 7up but it's actually sprite, not a bid deal though as I prefer sprite.

    Dessert is amazing!

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

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    Great and affordable food. Fast seating even without reserving a table beforehand. We had sushi and ramen which was great

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    Review Highlights - Zakura Izakaya

    “An affordable Japanese restaurant with a big menu and a decent drink selection in Baggot Street.”

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    Maneki - Spider Roll

    Maneki

    4.4(11 reviews)
    1.2 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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    Miso soup

    The Ramen Bar

    The Ramen Bar

    4.1(173 reviews)
    1.5 km•South Inner City
    •€€

    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)

    Yamamori

    Yamamori

    3.8(196 reviews)
    1.9 km•North 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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    Yamamori - Unfinished bland sushi rolls

    Unfinished bland sushi rolls

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    Veggie gyoza

    Yamamori - Lots to choose from

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    Zakura Izakaya - japanese - Updated October 2026

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