Dashi in Cork

03/09/2026: An excellent little restaurant. Behind an unassuming entrance lies a rather long sliver room of Japanese dining. Without a menu too expansive they know what they are doing with each and every dish. The soba noodles are perfectly made, and have some rather unique and delicious flavours, one can be sure to find one right for their palate and mood. The smoked cheese cheesecake was truly a gem, never before have I tasted a smoked cheesecake, but it is a flavour combination which works surprisingly well. The service matches the interior design, being warm, friendly, and efficient. Nothing to complain about. The only thing I would suggest, is a nicer tea selection, although the menu of wines is expansive, and I'm sure great, for people such as myself who do not consume alcohol, fine teas can be the next best thing. As a big fan of good teas, I was a little disappointed to not see more space on the menu dedicated to them. I don't believe this should be a particularly difficult feature to implement either, as teas are small, easy to prepare and stored long. I just know I will be back here the next time I'm in Cork, and I will be excited to experience it anew.

15/08/2026: Quite reasonably priced Japanese restaurant with typical dishes. However, the menu is full of non-translated Japanese terms and there is barely an explanation of the dishes in plain English. The Michelin Bib gourmand is hardly deserved. The dishes are fine, fair enough, but there misses some more aesthetic and flavour research that would justify it fully. Last, dark point: the dining room is narrow and dark, in spite of the artificial lighting. Moreover, you'll not be placed were you wish to, even if the restaurant is almost empty. One single waitress was in charge of the service. It was hardly enough to attend every guest properly. Note that the restaurant only opens for dinner.