J2 Grill & Sushi

4.0 (129 reviews)

ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars

Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM

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R D.

Great service and the udon was filling with lots of salmon and tempura shrimp. I'm town for a conference and this really hit the spot and helped with jet lag.

Oanh P.

Lovely matcha cake but the crab - I feel - was not that fresh the day I ate. Staffs were super lovely tho!

Ryan B.

Wow! Pleasantly surprised by this gem on the River. Some of the freshest sushi I've eaten in a long time and the service was really friendly. As you can see in the photo the presentation is quite nice as well

Emily C.

Honestly this place just cannot get better. What are the components that make up a five star venue? 1. Food - Without a doubt the best sushi in Dublin. Made for you fresh, on the spot, right then. Rice that takes 8 hours to get right, homemade soy sauce and miso soup. Yesterday I went for the seafood combo - prawn nigiri, Philadelphia roll, Alaska roll, California tuna and crispy tuna maki. Each one was better than the one before. All beautifully and artfully presented. This is a restaurant that takes pride in what it serves. They also serve a few options for those non-sushi lovers including steak and chicken wings - but don't let this worry you - the sushi here is top class. Try the spider or volcano rolls on the dinner menu - they're sensational. Oh also - they do fabulous loose leaf teas! YEY. 2. Staff - As mentioned above - the staff here take real pride in what they do. Have a chat with Jason the chef when you get in there - he will guide you and educate you on the food and the science behind it. The rest of the staff is friendly, professional, and just, well, damn smiley. 3. Location - This restaurant is in a glass box on the River Liffey. You are literally surrounded by glass - views from all angles, sun streaming in - not sure how you could beat that!

Sebastian F.

Looking for excellent Sushi in Dublin? J2 Grill & Sushi is your place. Why? The food here is extremely delicious. Not really the traditional kind of Sushi, more experimental, but awesome nevertheless. Honestly, 8 pieces of a Spider Roll (soft shell crab, crab meat, masago, avocado, €14.50) will fill you up - you should enjoy every piece. Also fantastic: Volcano Roll (prawn tempura topped with eel, €14.50) and Inari (sweet fried tofu, €3). If you like it classic, go for the Deluxe Bento Box (seafood sushi, golden fried gyoza, sushi rice, edamame, miso soup, €15.50). The chefs here put an extra effort on presentation, that makes every dish a real eye candy. Some advise: Make a booking if you're thinking of getting there in the evening, this place gets more and more popular. J2 - you're awesome!

Tuna is cut so thinly on their nigiri that it's translucent! You can see the rice and wasabi right through the fish. Such a ripoff

Ryan E.

Sushi portions here are a complete joke. I ordered the Tuna and Salmon sushi combo, and the tuna and salmon were cut so thinly on the nigiri that it was translucent! I could literally see the rice through these skimpy/thin/pathetic pieces of fish! I've never had nigiri that was such a blatant ripoff in my entire life. I added a photo to this Yelp listing illustrating this in case you're curious (it's probably towards the bottom). It's often the case with restaurants with a great view usually don't have great food, and this one definitely falls in this category. 2 stars for simply being next to the water with a nice view of the Samuel Beckett Bridge. Everything else was disappointing.

Emma D.

I sat at home browsing some €€ places with excellent yelp reviews and came across this gem! I had never heard of it and based on the reviews, I just had to give it a go. Great spot if you're driving, there's generally free parking after 7pm on nearby streets. I would recommend reserving a table for the evening as it's a very small restaurant. If you can, ask for a table by the window at the river. I can only imagine how great this must be at sunset! The decor is simple, nothing special. It's very cosy and what I would picture a Japanese sushi bar to be like. What really made this place stand out for me was the service. We were greeted by a lovely woman whose English wasn't perfect, but she was really sweet and would make sure she had our order exactly right. Very friendly, she made us feel right at home. On to the food. My OH and I ordered some fried udon noodles each. I had tofu and he had steak. Mine was fantastic, just the right combination of veggies and tofu. Husbands steak was perfect! They even asked how he wanted it. Delicious! But our sushi was the prize of the night. I had a Philidelphia roll and husband had a spicy tempura roll. Wow wow wow! You can tell they make it to order, it was amazingly fresh. I checked in on yelp and had the Japanese green tea, which was really light and the perfect accompaniment for my great meal. The best part of the night was the bill. In total including two aloe Vera drinks it was 52e and we were stuffed! Incredible value! While the decor might not be as great as yamamori, the food and the service is second to none. I can see myself becoming a regular here quite quickly! Do yourself a favour and try this place. It is not to be missed.

Ellen S.

This might be my new favourite Japanese restaurant. It's small and unpretentious, and has some lovely views over the liffey.. Staff is ever so friendly. Being the coldest night of the year I needed something to heat the body and the seafood udon soup for just a mere 13 quid did just that . Washed it away with plum nut sake which tasted like more. Oh and they knocked of 10% off our bill, cos January!

Mindaugas S.

Finally I made it to J2 Sushi. And you know what? It's fantastishion! Yes, I spelled it left, I mean right :p I'll start with statement: if you are Japanese cuisine lover or had a thought to try one - GO to J2 Sushi. Why? Why would you listen to some random reviewer? Well, because You will molest your taste receptors with their excellent food. Oh, I meant it in a good way ;) Ok, jokes aside. Place is not as big as Yamamori (sushi), but it makes up with its finest Japanese food. We ate three four: J2 Sake Special, Salami bento box, misu soup, which was free and desert Green tea cheesecake. And also, we got free green tea after checking-in in Yelp app. Bento box was not over loaded, but my missus couldn't finish it all. I came in to help. Was glad to do it (yes, I am a hungry bastard, joking). Then, my J2 Sake special was something I haven't tried before. It's kind of a sushi, but with a lot of salmon. Salmon was most perfect I have ever eaten. It's true. It melted in my mouse as some vanilla ice cream in a hot summer's day. There were only three pieces for €9.50, but it was enough and didn't feel over paying for it. Misu soup was lovely, also, can't think of anything bad that brought my attention. Finally, the dessert - green tea cheesecake. Didn't know this kind of cheesecake existed. Well, call me ignorant, but I count my self lucky bastard for eating it with most pleasure I could provide for my taste receptors :) (see pictures, it looks even cool). Staff. Staff is mostly, I assume, Japanese. There's a little accent barrier, which is a common thing for Dubliners anyway, right, folks? Waitress were very friendly, smiling and welcoming. I would have asked for a phone number, if I wouldn't have been married haha-ha :) We also ordered a bottle of plum wine (see pictures). Bottle is weird, but we liked it so much, that we took it home. Yep, we are that bad :D But don't judge yet, inside of that bottle there're plums. And bottle is easily opened. I ate them plums with ecstasy as they were soaked up in that wine for who know how long. No beer. Other alcohol drinks (wine and sake) are not cheap. For the end, few minor thing for the management to consider. Toilet. Yes, singular. That's ok. But there's no sign of where is the toilet located. You have to ask waitress or notice someone else going for a peepee, that's what I did, BTW. Another thing is and good and maybe not. Plastic soup spoon and plastic soup bowl. I liked, that they are light and didn't feel cheap. But isn't it a standard, that in a classy restaurant they'd have higher class dishes? But then, J2 Sushi isn't luxurious restaurant. I liked them plastic flatware. Oh, and chop stick were very nice and smooth in your hand. I am skipping Japanese take away next time and better heading out for the J2 Sushi again!

Wok udon noodles with shrimp tempura - delicious!

Jenna G.

My best friend and I came here for lunch on a Saturday. The location is gorgeous, they have(/had) a deal on for a free pot of green tea with check-in, and it was really nice inside - but I have to say I was disappointed in the service. To be blunt, I'm generally not bothered by lack of fluent English as long as the staff are apparently making an effort - but the staff here didn't seem to give a hoot (PG word there) and they were borderline rude, which didn't make me particularly inclined to forgive them for messing up my friend's order. She asked for spicy tuna rolls in the bento box and they brought tempura, which was unsurprising as the waiter gave up trying to understand what she was politely requesting in simple language after about 5 seconds and just nodded and walked away. The food that came was great - and the tea was also really good - but the service really just ruined the experience for me, and my friend said it wasn't the first time they had messed up an order due to lack of English skills or unwillingness to stay and sort out what the request was. It wasn't cheap either. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

Jane D.

Hats of to j2. I didn't think it was gonna impress me as much as it did, but my ohhhhh my. I may have a new fav sushi spot in town. I had 8 avocado rolls, 2 wakame gunkan, and vegetable gyozas. The bill worked out as €12.50, is that not insane?!?! Honestly the best value ever. They even have free miso soup on top of all that. I don't usually like miso but this was defo the best I've had. The tofu bitts at the end of the soup were tiny creamy cubes of yumness. The location of j2 isn't ideal. It's quite on the outskirts of town, but the view of the Liffey is defo worth it. Great staff, delicious quality sushi and amazing value. Looking forward to returning to J2 ASAP :)

Severin B.

Come here for the full suite of Japanese sushimaking. Get a Combo and a Tempura roll to get filled up to the brim. Delicious sushi, grand quality.

Natalie M.

Wow wow wow. This place really made an impression on me. It's small but if you get in early you can get a seat by the waterfront of the Liffey which really adds to the experience. Myself and the yelp 'Queen of Dublin' came here at about 5pm last Wednesday when it was nice and quiet. We both ordered their daily deluxe bento box which on that day included chicken teriyaki, fish tempura as well as chefs selection of sushi, 2x gyoza, salad, edamame and some miso soup. It was a box of delights! The chicken teriyaki was absolutely delicious. It had a smokey griddle flavour as well as the sweet teriyaki sauce and the chicken melted in the mouth. The fish tempura size was very generous and tasty. It was a white fish though and I would have preferred squid or prawn instead. The batter on the tempura was a little bit doughy and that was my only criticism of the meal. The gyoza were good as was the miso and piping hot! The sushi was so fresh and tasty and the edamame were different and nice for a change. The green tea was lovely and not too strong like the tea served in some other sushi restaurants. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. If I were going again I think I'd go for the chicken teriyaki bento and maybe a small side of extra sushi. Really looking forward to my next visit! I've included photos of the menu as the menu on their website doesn't include everything. Take my advice and go that little bit out of your way to sample the delights J2 has to offer. You won't regret it.

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Steele C.

10 years ago

After a very long (and wonderful) day trip, I needed some dinner, but was too tired to go far. Fortunately sushi is my favorite food and this place is located right across from The Spencer hotel. J2 is small, but delicious. It was crowded, but being solo, I had no trouble getting a corner seat. The sushi was fresh and delicious. I got one roll and one bowl full of sashimi! I would eat here again. read more

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Ami S.

13 years ago

The best sushi bar in Dublin! Spider sushi is to die for! I can't wait to be back, don't forget to check in on Yelp to get free Yasmin tea. read more

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Veruska A.

11 years ago

An improvement on the menu and on the service makes this place one the best for sushi in Dublin as I also recommended on Jamie Oliver Mag!!

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Andrea M.

13 years ago

Been here a few times and it is really great. Great food, really nice staff and awesome setting. The wine selection is not great, but I wasnt there for the wine anyway. read more

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Pixelated 1.

12 years ago

*review for sushi and tea* The eatery is more of a takeout than a restaurant with five or so high chairs to one side, two small benches and three single comfortable low chairs. The low chairs might be a little tricky to sit and eat from if you have dodgy knees etc. but personally I love them and often sit there to zone out and watch the world pass by. There are normally two Sushi chefs working during peak hours who make fresh, delicious sushi on request. The two floor staff cannot be faulted, always pilot and will generally walk out from behind the till to great you with a smile and menu. The sushi ranges from €9 - €14 with the top end being perhaps a little pricey for a casual lunch. However the quality is consistent as is the relaxed, no stress experience. I haven't tried the tea but there does appear to be a good selection to choose from. read more

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Matteo B.

11 years ago

Great place, amazing view and the food is really good! Prices are actually ok and the staff is very kind! Highly recommended! read more

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Jacopo S.

10 years ago

I love it. Well located, really good food and the staff is very friendly. I shared a tempura platter and had a special salmon and tuna sushi. I loved the Japanese green tea with brown rice, interesting taste. Will go again, really enjoyed. I raccomend the table by the window with the view on the Liffey especially on a nice day. read more

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Catherine M.

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13 years ago

Wow, very good sushi and sake! Best so far that I've tried in Dublin! Alrightee.

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Giuseppe M.

13 years ago

Best sushi in town! Spider is my favourite... If you fancy a dessert try the green tea cheesecake. And what a beautiful view on Samuel Beckett bridge! read more

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Linda M.

Elite 16

11 years ago

The best calamari I have ever tasted in Dublin...or maybe ever! How many times have you had calamari that you nearly choke to death on? Well not in here! Expertly cooked with a fantastic light tempura batter. I also had some tuna sashimi, spicy salmon and avocado and the classic California roll. All lovely and fresh and served by great staff. The only thing that was a little 'iffy' was the cheesecake for dessert. The flavours just didn't mesh together but I can live with that because the star attraction.... fish selection was spot on. read more

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Nick D.

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12 years ago

Probably the best sushi in Dublin, a great location right in the Liffey to match the food... The quality of the food is just incredible, they have a great Sake collection and great desserts too! The freshness and quality here is stunning! It's so good I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it!pricey but worth every penny. Go at sunset. read more

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Laura H.

9 years ago

The servers were quick and attentive and very careful when informed of my shellfish allergy. The food was great. Our kids devoured the tempura prawns and calamari and then proceeded to knock back our salmon and tuna sushi like they haven't eaten in days. Left with the red dragon roll and delicious miso soup and edamame, we managed to walk away happy and full. Great spot on the water. Note. Very small space so call ahead for large parties. read more

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Paul H.

11 years ago

I realize that Dublin is not Tokyo, or even New York, but let's be clear on one thing - this is not a good sushi restaurant. I don't usually concern myself with decor or ambiance, but J2 misses a huge opportunity. It is a glass box next to the river. Yet at night, you don't even know what is outside. The river should be the star of the show. Turn down the lighting so patrons can see outside. Also, the table layout puts people on top of each other. Not sure what else can be done in the small space, but the layout does not seem well thought out. The sushi: maybe I am spoiled, but the fish was not good (I visited only once). The salmon had an odor. The fish was generally flavorless. Freshness was not on the menu at J2. I have to disagree with other reviewers - this was not a good deal. I paid as much as I would for high-end sushi in the US. If this is the best sushi restaurant in Dublin, I would suggest skipping sushi. read more

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Anna F.

11 years ago

Really nice little place on the water. I've been for lunch a couple of times as work nearby and it was great - they have some very reasonable lunch specials. I always get the sashimi and it's good quality. The service is great - efficient and everyone seems really friendly. Just a nice little spot if you're in that area of town. read more

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Hanna S.

12 years ago

Some of the best sushi I had in Europe!! I ordered the half dragon - it was a little pricey (14 euros) but worth it in my mind! My miso took a little longer than expected. I didn't say anything because I wasn't in a rush. I was surprised when I saw they took it off the bill! read more

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Jasmine A.

12 years ago

I found this place overrated. The quality of the food was average and a little expensive for what you're getting aswell. I much prefer musashi. read more

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Matt O.

7 years ago

Very nice food but poor service. No one to sit me down, wrong order of food and rude waiters who ignore you.

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David W.

13 years ago

Great food, had the Shasimi bento box and couldn't fault it, definitely recommend!

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Maria V.

12 years ago

One of the best sushi places in Dublin! Pity, I haven't discovered it before. About 10 minutes walk from O'Connell bridge. The staff are very attentive. We were there on Saturday night and surprisingly the place wasn't packed (I blame the summer). The seafood quality is up to high Japanese standards. The tuna sushi are exceptional! read more

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Maya G.

Elite 18

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10 years ago

Nice ambiance, fair price, and good variety. Nice service. Only reason it isn't getting 5 stars is because it has mostly run of the mill sushi and a lot of chopped up, mixed fish rolls, rather than just full pieces of fresh fish, which tend to be found in more expensive restaurants. However, this is a nice spot. We really enjoyed the charcoal grilled chicken udon soup. Also they were having 20% off everything in January deal-loved it! read more

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Cris W.

9 years ago

Came the first day because I saw that they had green tea cheesecake (not to be missed). The sushi and sashimi were average. We came back two days later because I needed another slice of that cheesecake before leaving Dublin and the quality of the fish was incredible! I've eaten a lot of sushi/sashimi in many parts of the world and our second meal here was high quality with generous slices of tasty, fresh fish! The Sushi chef was on his A game for sure!! I'll come back next time we're in Dublin (for the green tea cheesecake) but I'll be sure to enjoy the other offerings too! read more

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Con B.

13 years ago

Don't Understand the reviews below... A good location and a great tempura platter are about the only positives I found in j2. Staff, although friendly have poor English and got my order completely wrong. I had asked for 8 piece tuna rolls, and I was given 4 slices of raw tuna. In fact I even said it was wrong and asked for rice, which never came.. It's a good sushi bar and if that's what you want then fine, but I wouldn't order anything else. My partners 'chargrilled chicken' was a big bowl of soggy noodles and to be honest undercooked chicken. They clearly need another chef as I feel for the 2 cooks preparing every meal. Not an enjoyable experience and unfortunately I won't be returning read more

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Wayne T.

11 years ago

Great Sushi, either eat in or take away. This is now part of a mini franchise as they have a tea and sushi place in the chq and a fast food noodle bar off d'olier street. Bento box from the tea house is delish. read more

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Yvonne D.

Elite 17

10 years ago

First time to visit tonight. In a word, delicious. We had the spider roll (soft shell crab) and spicy tuna roll. Both with a vat of free miso soup. Great views, friendly staff. I will definitely be back. read more

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Jing W.

7 years ago

food is 4 stars but service is 2 max. the waitress rolled her eyes when we asked for water and plates. And tried to charge for the dishes we didn't order. Totally spoiled our dinner there. read more

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Katherine F.

13 years ago

Even for a non-sushi lover, this place will knock your socks off. And Lovely staff, to boot.

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Rowan M.

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I went there with a group of friends after collage, the place is nice but the service can be a bit slow. The menu is full of different dishes and choices and looking at food from the tables next to me, it looks amazing. We ended up ordering nearly the whole menu so we can try different things. Overall, the experience is good and it could have been fantastic if the service took less time, briliant presentation of the rush plates. Personally, I enjoyed all the sushi types I had. well, it could be the best place for sushi in Dublin. read more

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Bartley D.

Elite 15

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12 years ago

Takeout Maki rolls are fresh and tasty although I would prefer a 6 option rather than a 4 option. Service was fast. I must come back and try a sit-down. read more

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Isabella P.

Elite 23

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12 years ago

Very disappointed Dublin :(!. I was really looking forward to have some good sushis after all the reviews but this place is not good. The sushis are 4x the size of a sushi that you would have in Los Angeles (5x the size of what you'd have in Tokyo?) . You'd prob need silverware to eat them because it's impossible to fit in your mouth and they break. The ideas in the menu are not bad but they need to reduce the size of their rolls and put some better quality ingredients. Service is nice but food and price doesn't match. read more

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Steve G.

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12 years ago

A perfectly fine sushi place. The servers were a-ok. The location is fantastic. I haven't had any other sushi in Dublin, but if you have a craving for sushi, this is a good choice. read more

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J C.

12 years ago

Delicious tightly made rolls. Excellent fresh fish and tasty miso soup. Starter was very small (2pc gyoza and 5 rings calamari) and a tad overpriced but nonetheless it was excellent. Too notch. read more

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Jan T.

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11 years ago

My mix seafood udon was really bad. How can a miso soup base tasted sour is beyond me.

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Madelaine G.

Elite 12

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11 years ago

Hmm... I guess it was pretty good, but not really to die for. Maybe they were just swamped by the conference traffic.

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Kamila B.

11 years ago

4.5 - very good sushi - very nice to the eye and tasting great - nice service. I think their sushi is better than Musashi - just a bit more taste to it. Some time ago I also tried the burgers - worth stopping by. I will come back. read more

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Ian J.

10 years ago

Ordered the chicken Katsu be to box, tempora role was good, found 2 hairs in my chicken. Sent it back and then received cold chicken. Poor experience. read more

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Seán H.

12 years ago

Lovely spot and a great atmosphere. Some of the best noodles I've had in Dublin. Some of the best sushi too. Fresh and tasty. Also check out their place in the CHQ. read more

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Isabel P.

10 years ago

One of my favourite places for sushi with Mushashi. The tempura sushi is amazing and the bento boxes are great as well. I love the location, just next to the river, so if you get a table next to the window, the view is amazing at night. Highly recommend! read more

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Maria V.

10 years ago

One of my favorite places in Dublin! The food is always amazing (the only thing I don't like is their udon), staff is very helpful and nice and the matcha green tea cheesecake is not to be missed! read more

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Tamara M.

11 years ago

J2 is a really nice restaurant. The food is fresh especially the fish for the sushi. The people from the restaurant are nice. I like to go here for dinner and recommend to friends. read more

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Lauren F.

9 years ago

Great bento boxes and tea! Server was very attentive and answered all of our questions

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Unit A, The Campshires
North Wall Quay, IFSC
Dublin 1
Republic of Ireland
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(01) 791 9759
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Hours

What time does J2 Grill & Sushi open?

J2 Grill & Sushi opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.J2 Grill & Sushi opens at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.J2 Grill & Sushi opens at 1:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does J2 Grill & Sushi close?

J2 Grill & Sushi closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.J2 Grill & Sushi closes at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon 12:00 PM - 3:00 PMTue-Fri 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat-Sun 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have catering options?

No, J2 Grill & Sushi does not have catering options.

Does J2 Grill & Sushi serve alcohol?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have TVs?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have bike parking?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi has bike parking.

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have outdoor seating?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi has outdoor seating options.

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have parking?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does J2 Grill & Sushi have free WiFi?

Yes, J2 Grill & Sushi has free WiFi.

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“J2 is a classy, small establishment, nicely situated along the Liffey, in a glass cube with beautiful lighting.”

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OK experience here- the inside is pretty cramped (a fake tree was basically hanging right over my…read morewife's head) but we made it work. We had some appetizers- gyoza and tempura- which were pretty decent. Then we ordered the sushi combos, which were all right. We also got two rolls, however- a dragon roll and a seafood mix roll- neither of which was good and which we left mostly uneaten. If you do go here, I'd recommend sticking to the combos and staying away from the rolls.

Great little Japanese spot. Very friendly service, great atmosphere. I will say it was…read moreuncomfortably warm inside- a cracked window with some airflow in the dining area would have gone a long way. We got gyoza, chicken ramen, seafood yakisoba, and a sushi sampler platter. The food was a bit mixed- some of the best gyoza I've had, but the chicken ramen was a bit flat. That may be a preference thing though- I much prefer pork ramen, but that was not on the menu. The squid in the yakisoba was again some of the best squid I've ever had. Some of the rolls on the platter weren't my favorite, but the nigiri was great. Overall, it was a great dining experience with good food. Definitely gets a recommend from me.

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Unagi Eel Special!

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Musashi

4.1(163 reviews)

1.6 km•North Inner City

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We had the Veggie Gyoza, Edamame, Chicken Katsu Curry, California roll , and "warm" sake. First…read moreoff, the Gyoza was scalding hot. I took a bite and it literally blistered my tongue. (Still hurts) The server should have said something. Same with the "warm" sake, too hot to even hold the serving container. Again, no warning. The Chicken Katsu Curry was bland, needed salt and hot sauce. The Cali roll was great!

Food: There's a great variety of fish and meats to choose from. The dishes are meant to be shared…read moreso I suggest ordering many dishes so you can sample lots of things. Service: I thought the service was welcoming and good. We didn't have a reservation and they gave us a nice booth by the window since we had our toddlers with us. I ordered a sake flight and one of the staff members explained each of the sake flavors to me and suggested which ones to drink first and last when I inquired. Ambiance: Chic and cute inside. It's a small place so feels festive and cozy in a good way. Great place to dine at for good authentic Japanese food if you're in Ireland.

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Midori Sushi & Noodle Bar

3.7(3 reviews)

3.8 km•Crumlin

This place has been out of business for at least 2 years. Also, it was a takeaway, not a restaurant…read moreor a bar.

Really yummy!!!!! Highly recommend! The service was fast and the food was delicious. The menu is…read moreexpansive, including sushi, noodles, and more. They even threw in a bag of rice crackers and a couple free drinks. Plus they gave us 10% off our order, which was already reasonably priced.

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Zakura Noodle & Sushi

4.2(89 reviews)

1.9 km•South Inner City

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I want to be clear that nothing I am about to write is meant to be critical in anyway. Some places…read moreare meant to be solid and above average, like Zakura, while other places are meant to be over the top amazing. Our gyoza were absolutely fine. Have had better, have had worse. The karage was tossed in a sauce that just made it taste something like orange chicken. Again not upset about it, it tasted good, finished the plate. The sushi rolls were made nicely and very large. The flavors inside were a little fishy but also not much happening in flavor at the same time. My wife thought they were delicious. Either way, if you keep your expectations tempered, you'll have a lovely experience.

We chanced coming here despite the mantra we said to each other that we didn't go to Ireland for…read moresushi. It was the best decision. The setting parallels that of authentic Japanese restaurants- small but maintains privacy. The food was great. The sashimi was fresh and the katsu was delicious. I highly recommend.

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Summer sushi special. So fresh, perfect portions, and super tasty!

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Yamamori

3.8(194 reviews)

1.3 km•North Inner City

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One of my favorite places to eat. Whenever I want a treat, I make sure to go to Yamamori…read more The atmosphere is amazing, the decor is absolutely fantastic, and the food is top notch. Sushi is a go to staple, delicious, fresh and tasty. Other recommended dishes are Tonkotsu Ramen and the yaki soba noodles.

Came here with a group of 8 got seated right away! Food was great had ramens, bibimbap it was great!read more

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Passion fruit Lemonade

Irish Wagyu Gyoza

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Unfinished bland sushi rolls

Kokoro

4.2(25 reviews)

1.4 km•South Inner City

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You know the age old saying, don't you? "When in Dublin, eat ramen." Oh, sorry. I'm scatterbrained…read morefrom the separation from Kokoro, a ramen bar emporium in, you guessed it, Ireland. It might not be a prophetic catch phrase, but I never expected a ramen joint like this during my travels to Dublin. The dense menu of ramens galore nearly suffocated my appetite because they all sounded magnificent. The cons in service were entirely made up for when these deluxe bowls of ramen landed on our table. The size gargantuan, the aroma intoxicating, and satisfaction guaranteed. Garlic Lovers Ramen - It starts with Tonkotsu AND Miso broth, which was redonkulous. Then the fried onion, grated garlic and black garlic oil elevated the bowl into one of the most intense ramen flavors I've had. The grilled chicken was odd, as expected, it just dried out too quickly. The Seasoned Egg (phenomenal!) tied the entire dish together. The Garlic Lovers Ramen from Kokoro officially landed a certified place in my ramen hall of fame. #BeastFromTheEast may have hindered our Dublin trip, but Kokoro warmed our souls during our final night. Avoid the tourist spots, and check out an industry favorite!

Hurrahh Kokoro has come to the south side ! Ok so they aren't going to win an award for the best…read moresushi in the world as it's prepacked but for me is the best of the pre made stuff in Dublin. I can run in and grab a tray to have at my desk. They have great value trays and lots of little individually wrapped sushi pieces if you're feeling extra hungry. They also have wasabi mayo that I have a minor addiction to. Now that they have opened near to my work I've had a chance to try the hot food and I'm seriously impressed. I had chicken katsu curry which was delish and great value at €9 for the curry, two pieces of sushi and a can. The staff are absolutely adorable - super friendly and enthusiastic and the restaurant itself is really bright and fresh - I will be a regular here without question

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Sushi King

3.0(6 reviews)

2.0 km•Harcourt

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The Sushi King chain just opened a store on Camden Street and they were giving out flyers with a…read moreshark cartoon and text that read "Don't be scared! It's not all fish!" I got a good chuckle out of that; it definitely goes to show you sushi's pretty new here in Ireland and people aren't totally prepared to eat loads of raw fish. Luckily, Sushi King offers chicken sushi. That probably makes a lot of people feel safe and secure, but I think it sounds gross and stupid. If you're going to eat chicken, eat chicken! Don't fork over too much money to eat "sushi" that... isn't. I've been stuffing myself silly with sushi for 10 years and have been dying for some but have been turned off by the high prices here in Dublin. So I was excited for the 30% off they offered on the flyer under the shark. I got the Fish Fetish platter, which consisted of 6 nigiri, and 4 maki. I thought the nigiri was excellent. The fish was very fresh and delicious. I thought the rolls were a little less exciting; the rice to filling ratio was off, and I felt a little gypped. They were still tasty though. The whole platter was 9.20 before the discount, but I wasn't full afterwards. It just wasn't enough food, simple as that. For that kind of money I could have stuffed myself silly twice over.

I've been in a at least three times now and on all occasion the guy behind the counter was so…read morefriendly and nice. Wishing me a nice day. I got the California roll each time, four pieces with all the trimmings for 3.95 EUR. It's good value and a tasty snack that I feel is a bit better than getting a sandwich. I am a fan and I will be back

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Salmon Teriyaki

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Musashi

4.0(7 reviews)

0.8 km•Grand Canal Dock

Food was delicious, Service was awesome, and the Ambience is relaxing…read more I would happily recommend this place for dinner if you are a huge sushi lover like I am.

Love this hidden gem. Serves some of the tastiest sushi with great presentation. Atmosphere is also…read morecozy and relaxing!

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Salmon lunch platter (spicy)

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Ukiyo Bar

3.8(95 reviews)

1.4 km•South Inner City

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Had a lovely evening here yesterday, where we got to take a step away from heavier meals and went…read morefor a lighter and a bit different approach of dining in Dublin. Overall the food was enjoyable! I absolutely loved the oysters. The mignonette was to die for and was a unique spin I hadn't had before. It felt like an oyster shooter, which made the value seem all the better. For our main course we split the sushi for two platter. It had sashimi, a few different roll options, and nigiri as well. The classics were great, and the rolls were interesting! The only thing I didn't love was the mayo on the tuna roll. Aside from the food, the service was a bit mixed. Everyone we interacted with was fantastic, but service was a bit slow and there had been items added on our bill that we didn't order. Easily fixed, but that took a bit more time. If you want a solid sushi dinner though, I definitely recommend eating here!

As a lover of all things Asian cuisine, I've very rarely gone more than a week or so without…read moreenjoying a delicious Asian entree. So it should come at no surprise that after 2 days of eating nothing but traditional Irish cuisine, my Asian food cravings started to set in. Walking down the streets of Dublin on a Wednesday night, we saw like 15 people enter the Ukiyo Bar at the same time and wondered what al the fuss was about, so we went in. I am so so glad that we did! The menu was priced perfectly for the quality and quantity of food you're served. The food was also super fresh! We ordered the Gyoza, the ramen and the kimchi fried rice. Every dish was jam-packed with fresh veggies and the perfect amount of spice. I was in heaven! Ordered a table sake and a Sapporo that were also really enjoyable. I would recommend Ukiyo Bar to locals and tourists in the Dublin area. Loved it!

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Korean fried chicken, dragon roll, and a lychee martini

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Kokoro

4.0(9 reviews)

1.2 km•South Inner City

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We were starving, it was cold, we were craving for sushi since months (we can't find a good one in…read morethe countryside) so when we saw this little place we immediately decided to go in. There's a good selection of ready to eat dishes to eat in or to go. We also had the miso soup and it was warm and good! Very clean and friendly staff.

Small sushi place, it's actually a great place to grab some sushi on the go. You can get little 2…read morepiece packs for €2-2.50 pending on filling, very generous size plus there is also larger sushi box options available too. It's has some seating inside but limited; grabbing on the go is the best way here and if you happen to be nearby close to their closing time... You should pop in and check for their marked down boxes. As they pre-make sushi boxes/packs up, if not sold they try shift them on the cheap. They are all very edible so jump on that bandwagon I say. They do a great spicy salmon roll here, quite yummy indeed!

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Half price last 30 mins. Great deal!

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Leo B.

8 years ago

Good food. Daughter is a vegan and she was able to get something too. Not as great quality as some restaurants but I wouldn't expect that from a place like this really. Quick service and pleasant staff. read more

Stephen P.