The best restaurantsof japanese in Cork

17/02/2025: "Perfect taste is born of perfect balance". Being an aficionado of Asian cuisine - and more precisely, Japanese cuisine, this has been the most pleasant Japanese dinner of my life. Quick service - only around 30 minutes for 8 people. The food was fantastic, it makes me want to come back and try each one of the options. The sushi were all exquisite. Usually, in Japanese places, the food is sometimes too oily. But for Ichinanya Sushi and Noodles Bar, the only excess of oil, will be from my car, when I go back there. The staff is super friendly - The food is excellent - The atmosphere is great, a 6th star, if it was possible, would be way deserved. Oishii desu!

16/02/2025: Went for a Valentine's Dinner for Ramen and Dessert. The Tonkotsu Ramen was good but could do with more noodles (had plenty of broth left after eating the noodles) and more extras/ingredients, we got one with Braised Beef and that meat was really good, and one Chashu Pork and that meat was average, cut too thick and not enough 'melt in the mouth' unfortunately. We then waited about a half hour for the desserts, could literally see the cake that just needed to be cut and handed on a plate, even though the sit down area was only 3/4 full at most, the servers were focusing more on the takeaway orders out front, I think sit down customers should take priority, should not take this long to get cake, which both then tasted average as well unfortunately, perhaps the cheesecake lacked some sauce, and the rainbow cake just wasn't to our taste. Not a bad experience overall but nothing special either, overall 4/5 because the ramen was good although not the best we've had.

04/02/2025: Delicious food, really good service at a very fair price. Well done.

14/01/2025: Came here together with my friend and partner and we ordered three different dishes. I ordered the January special (Kimchi Porkbelly Ricebowl with natto and soft boiled egg). It was a very generous portion size and super tasty. I personally LOVE natto, that’s why I wished there was a bit more natto. I think it was just a teaspoon or less (but maybe it’s because Irish people are not used to the taste). My partner ordered a Karaage Don which was our personal highlight! So so good. Super crunchy and juicy and the spices were just perfect. My Japanese friend ordered Udon and paid extra for Natto and unfortunately this is the only dish we cannot recommend. The portion size was surprisingly quite small for the price and also the noodles texture was not great. Also, she paid 2€ extra for natto (on request) but got only a small teaspoon on top of her bowl. That was a little bit disappointing. The soup base was very delicious, though. Overall I still rate this place with five stars with the hope that there will be some changes for the Udon dish and to highlight their great rice bowls! Will definitely come back again next time when I’m in cork :)

02/03/2025: I at here 2 weeks ago with a colleague and the food is absolutely exceptional!! They have really captured the essence of Japanese dining. I had the Chilli Tuna roll and it was unbelievably delicious. The Sake & Beer was great. The restaurant itself was incredibly busy which really challenged the staff to tend to the everyone which is my only complaint. Overall a reall Lovely dining experience.

18/02/2025: The best japan food restaurant in my life. Awesome!!!

19/02/2025: Always very tasty food no matter what I’ve tried and servers are very attentive and helpful ❤️ My favourite lunch spot in Cork City!

19/02/2025: Food is really good, the service is really nice and affordable prices, their ramen is delicious.