Amakara, Dublin

Sample Menu

• Starter: grilled edamame with olive oil and garlic salt
• Sushi: Klondike Express specialty roll with crab, tempura shrimp, scallops, avocado, and three kinds of tobiko
• Kitchen entree: chasu ramen with seaweed, egg, kikurage, and garlic
• Dessert: tempura apple ice cream

What People Are Saying:

• “Amakara doesn’t look particularly Japanese, with its polished stone floor and big leather dining chairs, but the food is the genuine article [and] the sushi here is superior. We loved the red tuna and its upscale cousin, toro.” — Diablo Magazine
• Dublin’s Patch readers named it Best Sushi Restaurant
• The blog Around Dublin claims “At the core of Amakara’s success is their fierce commitment to quality,” down to the brand of rice they serve and “incredibly generous” portions.

Inside Tips

• Prime mealtimes often come with a crowd and a long wait, so if you’re in the mood for a less hectic dining experience, consider an earlier-than-usual dinner or a later-than-usual one.
• Afraid you’ll miss the big game? Don’t be—there’s TV screens on almost every wall.

Vocab Lesson
Kikurage: an ear-shaped mushroom with a soft, jelly-like texture and mild flavor, commonly used in Japanese cooking
Tobiko: flying fish roe; its red-orange color and crunchy texture make it a popular garnish for sushi

While You’re in the Neighborhood
Before: Work up an appetite by playing a few frames at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl

After: Burn off your meal during a public skate at Dublin Iceland