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Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake, Dublin, Co. Dublin

Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake

4.5
4.5
282 Reviews
€31 to €50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
- About Izakaya Japas & Sake -

The laidback ambience of Izakaya Japas & Sake combines the merriment of a pub with Japas (tapas-style small plates) and freshly handmade sushi. The vibrant Victorian-style building is located at the heart of George’s Street. It offers a cultural escape through authentic oriental wall décor, an extensive choice of sake, Japanese liquor and banging cocktails. Seasonal and all-time delicious favourites, such as tempuras, duck pancakes, and Omakase, are bursting with flavours and leave your mouth watering for more. Funky tunes during evenings, a fun atmosphere and charismatic staff will make your visit memorable.

- About Lunch -

Izakaya Japas & Sake bar also offers 'Lunch' for the weekend. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new lunch menu, available exclusively on weekends from 1 to 5 pm.

・Indulge in any 5 Japa’s of your choice for just €45 for 2 people( €22.50 per person)
・Each pitcher serves 4 and is price

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (01) 645 8001
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Cross Street
    George's Street Arcade, South Great George's Street, Dublin
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Exchequer Street, Dame Street, Dame Street, stop 1934 for Bus stop.<br />Westmoreland Station Luas stop.<br /><br /><br />
  • Entertainment
    Urban lounge, and deep soul tunes from Dublin’s up and coming DJ’s, playing each day from Friday till Monday night.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch set (any 5 Japas for just €45 for 2 people)

    EUR 22.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Lunch Set (any 5 Japas Just €45) -This menu share between 2 people. -€22.50 per person. -We are thrilled to announce the launch of our exciting new brunch menu, available exclusively on weekends from 1 to 4 pm. 5 Japas for only €45.
    Lunch set (any 5 Japas for just €45 for 2 people) photo
  • Set Menu €50 per person

    EUR 50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Select one dish from each section. You’ll get a total of three dishes along with your choice of a glass of Prosecco, plum sake, or dessert. You can substitute any dish with a supplement for an additional charge. Our menu is Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free friendly. Please review our Set Menu in the Menu section before booking *A discretionary 12.5% service charge is included in tables of 3 or more. All gratuities are shared among the Izakaya team.
    Set Menu €50 per person photo
  • Christmas Sharing Feast.

    EUR 50.00 per person

    29 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Exclusively available in our cosy basement dining area. Gather your group and dive into a festive feast of Japanese delights! Perfect for groups of all sizes! Just show up, relax, and let us treat you to a spread of flavourful, shareable dishes. Begin with a fresh and vibrant mix of Pickles Moriawase and Edamame, followed by sushi favorites like Salmon & Avocado Norimaki, Salmon Nigiri, and the spicy kick of Salmon Gunkan. Savor delicious Pork Gyoza and crispy Chicken & Onion Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce, and finish with our irresistible Duck Pancakes. To wrap up, enjoy a sweet and refreshing Plum Sake. Let us take care of everything-you just enjoy the feast!
    Christmas Sharing Feast. photo

What 282 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Good for groups

  • Dublin

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 2

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 2

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "varied menu suitable for all." The sushi is a standout, with many praising its "fresh and very tasty" quality. Expect "exceptional service" and a lively atmosphere. Booking ahead is recommended for this popular spot.

282 Reviews
  1. Vignir

    Dublin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    highly overrated… Not worth money but ok staff. will never go there again
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Vignir, Thank you for your rating. We're disappointed to see a low score of 2 and would love to understand your experience better. Please consider contacting us directly at izakayasakebar@yamamori.ie to discuss any concerns or suggestions you might have. We value your feedback and are committed to improving our services.

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  2. aimee

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was divine! So we’re the cocktails. Celebrated my husbands birthday and they brought out icecream to sing happy birthday. Nice touch. Staff were extremely friendly. Ebi Tempura sushi & duck pancakes were 10/10
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Aimee, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  3. Caroline

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. A group of 14 and we were well looked after.
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Caroline, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  4. Leó

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, however the staff took 20 min to serve our drinks but they gave us free drinks for the troubles, we where a group of 3 people and only one of us was drinking alcohol so it only benefitted him, i asked for water one time and it came 15 min later, when it came to paying for everything at first we got the bill for a wrong table which was much higher, second bill came it was for the right table and we paid, however when we arrived at the hotel we noticed that we had been charged for on dish we did not order.. so the service probably the worst i have ever had..
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Leó, thanks so much for sharing your feedback. We're delighted you thought Izakaya is a great place to come to, but are disappointed to hear your drink order took too long. We're in the process of changing our ordering system which caused few issues on the night. We hope you will give us another try in the future.

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  5. John

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I love Yamamori and this was our first time with Izakaya. The staff were very happy to push out our reservation by 30 mins but the place was half full. The food was quite nice and the staff were happy to accomodate my girlfriends allergies but unfortunately 33% of our meal was forgotten by the waitress (1 out of the 3 dishes ordered). We were then told that the kitchen was closed so we left still hungry, which isn't an ideal experience at a restaurant. We asked if there was something they could so for us out of a courtesy but were told a flat "no", which was grand. Sadly, we won't go back and will try one of the other Japas/Sushi places nearby because we want to ensure we actually get what we ordered.
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi John, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your visit did meet your expectations. While we're glad our team was able to accommodate your reservation change and address your girlfriend's allergies, we deeply apologise for the oversight with your order. We understand how frustrating it must have been, especially as the kitchen was already closed when this issue was noticed. Please know that this is not the standard of service we strive for, and we'll be reviewing our procedures to ensure this doesn't happen again. We truly value your feedback and hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future. Best regards, Izakaya.

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  6. Siofra

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely cocktails, great food. Service was very good.
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Siofra, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  7. Siobhan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came on a Saturday night, seated quickly. Great staff, good vibes, delicious food and cocktails!
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Siobhan, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  8. Hannah

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Food was great, cocktails delightful, and ambience perfect. Service was attentive and therefore wasn’t too unhappy to pay the 12.5% service charge for a table of 3. Would recommend!
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded on 31 October 2024
    Hi Hannah, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  9. Susan

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service and food❣️we loved our experience and actually went for dinner two of the four evenings.
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded on 31 October 2024
    Hi Susan, thanks so much for this lovely rating. We're delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit with us, and hope to see you back with us very soon ;)

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  10. Avryll

    Dublin

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and varied but expensive.A service charge was included in the bill which is very unusual for smaller groups.
    Yamamori Izakaya Japas & SakeResponded on 9 October 2024
    Hi Avrill, thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and the variety. When it comes to the prices, these reflect quality of the produce we use as well as cost of business in a prime city centre location. As for service charge different restaurants adopt different policies. We do apply service charge to groups of 3 and more which we state on our menu. We sincerely hope you will visit us in the future. Kind regards, Izakaya.

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Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake is rated 4.5 stars by 282 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Yamamori Izakaya Japas & Sake

12/13 South Great George St., Dublin, Co. Dublin D02 RD36

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    George's Street Arcade, South Great George's Street, Dublin
  • Area
    South City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 1:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Exchequer Street, Dame Street, Dame Street, stop 1934 for Bus stop.Westmoreland Station Luas stop.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Urban lounge, and deep soul tunes from Dublin’s up and coming DJ’s, playing each day from Friday till Monday night.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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