An eight-seat counter in Smithfield where a single chef prepares an Edomae-style omakase course piece-by-piece in front of diners. Fish is flown in and the menu shifts with the season, so no two visits serve exactly the same sequence.
| Price | €€€€ (omakase course €130 per person / ~$143) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00–13:30; Dinner Wed–Sun, two seatings 17:00–19:00 and 19:30–21:30; closed Mon–Tue |
| Reservations | Essential, book weeks ahead at matsukawa-ie.com |
| Address | 8 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 Y683, Ireland |
Signature dishes
- Edomae-style omakase sushi course
- Seasonal sashimi selection
- Hand-pressed nigiri
Good to know
- Known for
- Ireland's first dedicated omakase restaurant; eight-seat counter facing the chef
Weather through the year in Ireland
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Ireland.
Location
8 Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 Y683, Ireland
53.3484, -6.2825 View on map
Highlights
- Ireland's first restaurant dedicated solely to omakase
- Only eight counter seats per sitting
- Two nightly dinner seatings plus weekend lunch
Tips for visiting
- Book several weeks ahead — with only eight seats per sitting this is the hardest reservation on this list to get
- Arrive with no strong food aversions declared late; tell the restaurant about allergies when booking, not on arrival, since the course is fixed