Worth the hype! Let's just say it was approximately 5 days into my Ireland trip and I was sick of…read moremeat and potatoes. I desperately needed some variety. I had heard of Miyazaki because their sister restaurant, Ichigo Ichie, has a Michelin star. While Ichigo is expensive and difficult to grab a table at, Miyazaki is more affordable and offers both takeaway and dining in their small seating area. I've also heard that you can also take the food to go and eat it at O'Sho, the pub across the street, as the two spots have a partnership. I asked for the staff members' recommendation and she said the Hake Don was her favorite. I took her suggestion and enjoyed the fried whitefish over white rice with cucumber, green onions, sesame seeds, and a delicious sauce. I was lucky enough to grab a stool and eat there but the place quickly filled up as the night continued. I would definitely recommend adding this place to your list when visiting Cork. I was impressed to find such amazing Japanese food place (in Ireland of all places???) and would totally return if I'm back in the area.

miyazaki is a small restaurant with a few counter seating options that offers takeaway. they were…read moresold out of a few things around 7-8 pm, so if you really want something consider getting there earlier. there was a line to order when i arrived, and we had to wait about 30 minutes for our food, but man was it worth it. we ordered the chicken katsu curry and pork katsu curry (one of my favorite meals of all time) for takeaway. the portion sizes were great and the chicken was breaded beautifully. the curry was flavorful and included some veg. my partner lived in Cork and this was his favorite place. it is authentic and everything is delicious.

A great modern Japanese restaurant. Friendly service and very dish we tried was exceptional. We…read moretried five of the small plates and then a couple noodle dishes. My favorite was probably the katsu, perfectly fried with an excellent flavor. I also really enjoyed the warm noodles with shrimp as well as the tempura, though everything was great.

They are a pre fixe menu so you must make reservations. Phone ahead. They turned me away since I…read moredid not.

I have passed Dashi Deli a few times and decided to try it out, the staff are very friendly and the…read moreRamen was really good. I recommended it to family and friends and I tried it again with my partner. The place is small, but it's great when you can get a table or you can get the food for take away

I was so excited to try out this place!…read more I've never experienced Sushi in Ireland in anywhere other than Dublin because it's unfortunately just not available! So I thought Cork would be a real treat. I arrived into town at 11am ready to have my sushi breakfast, but alas it wasn't open until 12pm so I meandered around town, getting a greater appetite and returned back promptly a 12pm, I was so happy to see the door was open! :) I ordered the salmon sushi, which you can see if you view my pictures of the place, the girl who served me was polite and friendly. What suprised me was the size of the sushi when I received it, it was tiny! So small! My heart sank when I saw the size of it, 8 pieces, each piece was about the size of 2 euro coin. This cost me 8.50, so value for money it definetly isn't. I was still hungry after it! I can't fault the food though, it was fresh and tasty with some unusual herbs thrown in I hadn't experience before, very nice. I had a look at their bento boxes, and they were over 9 euro and looked very small too with very small side portion of salad. Lovely food but tiny portions. Hopefully in the future they could make bigger portions for the same money, because both my tummy and purse felt very empty by the time I left!

See 2009 Cork review at http://corkfood.blogspot.com/…read more YING'S PALACE Made an overdue visit to Ying's Palace Chinese Restaurant last night and found it even better value than previously and that without any drop at all in quality. I usually go for one of the set meals. They have one at less than 16 euro and three between twenty and twenty three euro. We (these set meals are for two minimum) started with the prawn crackers and then had the soup, followed by shredded duck with little pancakes, salad and sauce. Main course consisted of two sizzling dishes: beef on one, king prawns on the other, both gorgeous. With these menus, you get a free glass of wine each and house wines start at €4.90 a glass. Coffee was included in the price and they also surprised us with some beautifully cut fresh fruit as a dessert (not on the menu). And another surprise on the way out when we presented with a Chinese calendar on a scroll. Nice restaurant and nice people. The takeaway does very well indeed but is a shame that more don't take advantage of this excellent restaurant where the prices are very reasonable indeed.

We are visiting from California and were craving some Chinese food after a week in Scotland and…read moreIreland. My wife and I are very picky about Chinese food, as we both grew up in family owned Chinese restaurants. We were very pleasantly surprised! We ordered hot and sour soup, Chinese broccoli with beef and a mixed seafood clay pot. The food was quite good and seasoned just right. Hot and sour soup had just the right "kick" to it! Service was excellent!!!

If you're really hungry and limited for options, Ramen is a place to go. But if you're expecting…read moreramen (as in Japanese hand-pulled noodles), be careful what you order. The menu offers only one ramen bowl, which I think is a travesty bordering on deception, given the restaurant's name. The "ramen" is some sort of rice vermicelli in a tomato broth, so I was thoroughly disappointed. Stir fry and pad thai were tasty but not the Asian taste I was hoping to find. Also be prepared to open the wallet a bit. It wasn't all bad though; all bowls were made with fresh vegetables, and the self-service soft ice cream is exactly what you expect it to be. Stars for decor, ambiance, bench seating, and Wi-Fi (when it works).

We were craving for some Asian food so We ordered ramen which was more like fried chow fun!read more

Very friendly, very delicious. Huge portions for takeout. Although not "Scottish" of course it is…read moreVERY different than American Chinese takeout.

Very good Chinese food. All four of us over ate and loved our meals. Inside is a touch dark but…read moreoutside people smoke so inside for us. We have sweet and sour chicken-excellent. Gen. Tia's chicken, lightly breaded perfection, chicken with veggies and no MSG, great. Service was on top of their game. Great stop for dinner in the middle of downtown Cork.

Outstanding in so many ways much pricier than Dino's but you get tge quality! We got monkfish…read morespecial with fresh cut fries and a decent salad.

After a full day of touring Ireland's coastline, we ended our evening in Kinsale and chose Fishy…read moreFishy for dinner. We started with the multigrain bread and house-made butter, which was a simple but tasty way to begin the meal. The lobster bisque followed and was rich, creamy, and hearty. While the lobster flavor became a bit overpowering toward the end, it was still well worth ordering. For our mains, I had Jody Hurley's Wok Fried Crab Claws with white rice, and my wife ordered the Baked Local Lobster with spring onion mash and salad. The crab claws were tossed in a creamy lemon sweet chili sauce that was packed with flavor, and the rice balanced the richness perfectly. The generous portion was an added bonus. The standout, however, was the baked lobster--fresh, perfectly cooked, and topped with a delicious mustard cream sauce. Paired with the mash and salad, it made for an excellent meal. Fishy Fishy delivered fresh seafood, generous portions, and flavors that made it a memorable stop in Kinsale.

Tried Koto, an Asian fusion spot, and really enjoyed it! I got the popcorn tofu for the appetizer…read moreand the kabocha for the main- both were delicious, but the kabocha especially stood out. It's the kind of dish that feels comforting and satisfying without being too heavy. Definitely planning to come back again--there are so many more options on the menu, and if these dishes are anything to go by, I'm sure it won't disappoint. Ratings: Food & Flavor: 4.5/5 Service & Ambience: 4.5/5 Value for Money: 4/5

I wanted a convenient takeaway restaurant so I could go back to my AirBnB, eat and crash after a…read morelong day travel. I walked by Koto and they were the perfect solution to my needs. I quickly scanned their varied menu and chose the prawns Phad Thai and was glad I did. They provided my food quickly and it was quite tasty. Plus, and almost as important as the quality of the food, the staff were very nice.