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Roll on Up – 10 of Dublin’s Best Sushi Restaurants

Know your Norimake from your Nigiri? Your Wakame from your Wasabi? Nights spent lingering over feasts of sushi and saké needn’t be few and far between, with an array of affordable and tempting options dotted around Dublin.

Whether you’re after an indulgent dinner with every kind of roll under the sun taking up the entire table, or a light and healthy sea feast of sashimi and seaweed salad, here are 10 of Dublin’s best sushi restaurants to have on hand for the next time the craving takes you. Many of these picks are also BYO, so you can wine and dine well for less.

Michie Sushi

A stalwart on the Dublin sushi scene, this cosy Ranelagh gem has been giving the people of D6 and beyond their fix for over ten years. Luckily, there are now branches in Sandyford and Dun Laoghaire, as well as a counter in Avoca Rathcoole, so you’re never too far from your Michie fix. Their delectable Soft Shell Crab Roll is an utter delight and will leave you craving a visit long after you have left.

Rustic Stone

Rustic Stone

For a tastebud-exciting experience, a trip Rustic Stone is a must. On the higher end of the sushi-style dining spectrum, this isn’t a budget experience, but with elevated dishes like sashimi style king fish with smoked creme fraiche and ponzu, dinner here will always be a memorable occasion. While there are no rolls on the menu, the building blocks of a delicious sushi experience are all here. On Friday and Saturday you can indulge your cravings at lunchtime with a build your own bento box option, with sushi rice, sashimi and lots of delicious extras. 

Musashi

If you fancy eating like a king sans the princely sum at the end, Musashi is always a solid bet. Their sashimi and sushi platters always feel like a feast and are more than enough for two, with room to add on some tempting sides like Tako Sunamono, a treat of a Japanese salad with fresh seaweed and sushi octopus.

A BYO gem, Musashi has eat-in branches in the city centre on Capel Street, Hogan Place and in the IFSC, so pick up a light dry white like Riesling or Gruner Vetliner for a delicious feast on a budget.

Sumaki

Sumaki Sushi Burrito

 

If you’re after something a little different from your sushi fix, Sumaki is Dublin’s first sushi burrito bar, located on Parliament Street. Think bulging nori-wrapped burritos packed with sticky sushi rice and fillings like salmon sashimi, edamame and wasabi mayo. You can choose your own fillings and Sumaki also offers a New California Roll, a crispy miso shrimp rolled creation and tempting sides like karage chicken and dumplings, all pretty well priced. 

Yamamori Izakaya

For deliciousness beyond your average roll, Yamamori Izakaya is like a little taste of Tokyo on South Great George’s Street. Order their Unagi Tuna Norimake, a seriously generous banquet of sticky and sweet eel in kimchee dressing alongside salty wakame, arranged atop a dozen pieces bulging with ruby chunks of fresh tuna. You’ll never believe you can dine so well for €19.95.

Izakaya also offers a very tempting array of Japanese Tapas from every kind of deliciously crisp tempura to Octopus Balls and rich Okinawa Pork Belly, all of which come in around the €9 mark for hefty sharing portions, if your fellow diners fancy something different from sushi.

Zakura

Zakura is another perfect laid back BYO sushi joint, so you can pop into Baggot Street Wines and pick up the perfect drop to accompany your feast if visiting the Izakaya branch, or Fresh on Camden Street if you’re heading to Wicklow Street. Sounds like the perfect way to kick off a night in town!

Takara

stomise your Sushi at Takara on Abbey Street | Takara Sushi Dublin

The small, well lit and inviting little outpost on Abbey Street known as Takara offers Japanese takeaway favourites including bento boxes and ramen and has a scattering of tables in case you feel like eating in. What truly sets it apart is its “create your own futomaki roll” menu, which allows you to choose one protein, two vegetables and two dressings for €8.50, including a complimentary miso soup.

Banyi

In the heart of Temple Bar, Banyi is another well priced sushi spot serving up bountiful rolls in every variety imaginable. Pair up your feast with their dangerous-sounding Saké cocktails, like the Blood Bath, and kick off your night on the cobbles in style. They also offer a sushi making masterclass with a 5 course umami tasting menu afterwards, which sounds like a deliciously different way to spend date night.

Tokyo Kitchen

A little bit of a hidden gem, Tokyo Kitchen is a modest little outpost on Bow’s Street brought to you by the people behind Kish Fish. Located next-door to the famed fishmongers, you are guaranteed fantastically fresh seafood will be used to craft everything from Sesame Salmon Tataki to Smoked Coley Norimake. Here you can order a generous sushi platter, with nigiri, pickles and a tempura treat, for just €11. They’re only open until 4pm, so this is a tasty treat well worth expending your lunch hour on.

Shaka Poké

Shaka poke

Not technically sushi, Poké bowls blend the flavours of Japan with a ray of Hawaiian sunshine and are perfect for sashimi lovers wanting a bit more oomph than simply sliced tuna belly. Shaka Poké won masses of fans when they originally opened in Blackrock Market in 2018 with a fresh off the boat approach. If you’re in the city centre, a Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre branch now serves bowls brimming with traditional sushi accessories like nori, rice and pickled ginger, all mixed up with tasty toppings like crispy onions, kimchi, wakame. They also have lots of veggie and vegan options if sashimi isn’t your thing. 

FEATURE BY DARINA COFFEY

Growing up with the name Darina, I was constantly asked if I could cook like my namesake. I am the only person to have contested both Masterchef and the Great Irish Bake Off and am passionate about discovering and creating delicious things – I can sometimes be caught in the act on TV3’s Six O’Clock Show or RTE Today. Working with TheTaste allows me to satisfy this craving and marries my food fascination with my love of writing and ranting. Follow me on my pursuit of deliciousness.

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