Ichigo Ichie in Cork

This is the pride of Asian cuisine, the finest Japanese dining experience here, and the place that best comprehends the essence of Japanese cuisine. It is a stroke of good fortune for Cork that with this great chef's presence, you have the opportunity to savor the most exquisite Japanese delicacies. I feel compelled to share this: most of the low-scoring reviews do not truly apprehend the soul of Japanese cuisine—they are, in fact, strangers to its depths. This is hardly just or reverent. For those unacquainted, abstaining from critique or choosing not to patronize would be more graceful than feigning expertise. I cherish this establishment through every iteration of its journey, and I hold in the highest regard the chef’s profound dedication to the delicate art of creating exquisite culinary masterpieces. I earnestly wish that the quality of reviews by Cork’s residents might be uplifted. Let us transcend ignorance and subjectivity, and refrain from offering casual critiques. While sharing your experiences, please honor the meticulous efforts of the restaurant with due respect.

Fourth visit, Second in it's bistro incarnation, always excellent, always satisfied, highly recommended.

Had a superb dinner here tonight. I ordered from the specials board--bluefin tuna belly served over rice. Absolutely out-of-this-world--I cannot remember when I had rice that tasted this good! Paired it with a superb Austrian white wine recommended by the server--she seemed both knowledgeable and friendly. A first-rate dining experience--I'll definitely be back here next time I visit Cork!

We ate here for a special occasion recently and didn't feel it was good value, really, or even very nice food. We had 3 courses, and the edamame beans we got as a starter were the only real veg we saw. I asked when ordering whether we should order veg on the side for our main course and were told no, but the plates were lacking. My main course was Kuro Curry - the black curry sauce was not very interesting but rich and drowned the entire plate so every bite tasted just like the first I was bored of it before I was half way through. The accompanying fermented bell pepper (yes, a veg!) was tiny in portion, less than a garnish, less than a forkful not enough to impart any flavour over the curry. My gubbeen smoked cheesecake was interesting but not really pleasing and not sweet enough to be described as dessert (throw a bit of ham in and it would have made a nice lunch). We ate using a gift voucher so blew the last of it on some warm saki which was nice but as others have noted, seems overpriced. All in all, expensive and disappointing.

The most amazing Japanese food in Cork. Such good quality and care put into their food.

The place is lovely. The service was good but a little too long at first, we waited 40 minutes to get drink and starters. The starters were delicious, very tasty ! I definitely recommend the pork. The udon butter soup was good but I did not find Japanese taste in it. The rice and grilled salmon were very boring and not tasty. We enjoy some Sake that was good but very expensive, I am not so sure if it was a special Sake but for sure I did not understand the price.

Beautiful food, and wonderful dining experience. 10/10 would recommend

Really delicious, fresh food and really friendly staff! Good atmosphere as well!

Tempura was quite good, but this was far from the best Japanese restaurant. Distinctly Western atmosphere and the simple menu seemed so too. Didn’t see Japanese faces among the staff.

A good place to eat in with friends but not something that made me wow, except dessert ( green tea panacotta with lichi ice cream) Others liked squid in broth, salmon with rice. I had Beef tartar: my personal opinion it was average and I personally prefer it is cut to much smaller pieces. Not much mushroom taste or flavor in tempura mushrooms either. Also our table was in the hallway but I remember I have asked for a quiet & cozy corner. The hallway was darkish to my taste. The ladies inside were very friendly and helpful. The service speed was excellent. Tips were included in the bill.