Kappa Ya in Galway

We are so glad we stumbled upon this place during our stay in Galway. This is a one man show, a small restaurant with a limited but exemplary menu. The authentic Japanese cuisine was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

Kappa-ya, one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in Galway, Ireland, offers delicious and savory cuisine. As far as I know, it's the only restaurant in the area that serves pork tonkatsu. I will definitely come back here again.

The food was exceptional!! Freshly made from the kitchen of a well experienced chef. The flavour of the food was just 👌👌👌👌 so different from the other japanese restaurants I have tasted in Ireland so far. I had the teriyaki mackerel and I know when fish served aren't fresh but the in this restaurant, they obviously served the freshest seafood! Too bad they have limited opening hours but will definitely recco this place if you are her in Galway.

What a treasure this place is! There was only one gentleman working tonight, seating tables, cooking the food, and serving, but he was charming and the food was made and served with love and intention. I had the barley tea, miso soup, and Katsu-don, all of which was heavenly. The tea was warming on a drizzly night, the tofu in the soup was tender and the broth flavorful. The pork in the katsu-don was crispy and piping hot, the rice sticky and delicious. This place feels like a pocket of magic in Galway city. I cannot wait to come back.

Coming here is always a highlight of my weekend. I find myself getting the Katsu-Don every time I visit, it's that good! The atmosphere is lovely, and you can tell each dish is cooked with love and care by the owner.

Such a nice place! We went for dinner there and it felt very authentic. The man running it is so lovely and the food was amazing! I will definitely be going back!

Authentic Japanese restaurant, felt like being in Japan! Will definitely come back if I'm ever in Galway again.

If you like don, and want to feel like you’re back in Japan, this is the place

This authentic Japanese restaurant offers a limited but fresh selection of sashimi don. They use high-quality rice with perfect texture and taste, which is rare to find. The miso soup is made from a deep broth, not instant flavors. It provides a homemade taste straight from Japan.

Fantastic hidden place, fresh food fresh made, the owner works alone but it was such a nice and calm place, always again