Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya
North Dock C, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya when the priority is an easy Japanese-leaning meal near Dublin's North Wall, not a formal destination dinner. It is strongest for casual first-timers, small groups, Docklands plans where location and flexibility matter more than awards or ceremony.
About Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya
Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya is a Dublin venue with a casual dress code and opening hours that run from 11 AM daily. It is best described from the confirmed practical details rather than from claims about menu, service format, awards, price, seating, or private dining.
The useful planning facts are direct: the venue is in Dublin, the dress code is casual, hours vary by day, with later closing from Wednesday through Saturday. If the occasion needs another Dublin comparison, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins may be worth considering instead.
Better for easy planning than high-ceremony assumptions
For group planning, do not assume details that are not confirmed, such as a private dining room, a specific seat count, counter seating, or a particular service style. The safer way to plan is to treat Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya as a casual Dublin option and confirm any party-specific needs directly with the venue.
First-timers should also avoid building expectations around awards, rankings, chef details, prices, or signature dishes. The confirmed information supports a practical, casual visit rather than a trophy-booking narrative. For another Dublin comparison, Musashi - IFSC is a natural venue to cross-shop.
Use it when the Dublin location and hours solve the plan
The strongest confirmed case is logistical. Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya is in Dublin and opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, at 10:30 PM from Wednesday through Saturday. The dress code is casual, which makes it easier to fit into a simple plan.
If the night calls for a broader Dublin comparison, use Our full Dublin restaurants guide. Other Dublin venues to consider, depending on the occasion, include 3fe Gertrude, Honey Fitz, MV Cill Airne, Musashi - IFSC, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins. For wider trip planning, see Our full Dublin hotels guide and Our full Dublin bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin, Ireland
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- ichiwaifsc.ie
- Phone
- +35316360602
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ichiwa sits on Dublin’s redeveloped North Wall Quay and leans into a contemporary Docklands register: new-build architecture, riverside sightlines and a cast of weekday professionals and weekend visitors shape the room. The menu’s sushi-and-izakaya hybrid balances composed nigiri and rolls with sharable small plates, and the writing stresses a refined take on the izakaya model — more attention to plating and provenance than the casual originals. The result is modern and scenic rather than purely neighborhood — a spot that feels polished and sociable, built for after-work drinks and destination dinners by the river.
Best For
This is a practical pick for weekday lunches and after-work evenings when the Docklands crowd spills onto the quay. Its middle-tier sushi-izakaya format lets groups calibrate spend and pace: you can drop in for a quick lunch, linger over small plates with colleagues after work, or treat a weekend table to a more expansive sharing meal. The riverside location also makes it a sensible destination for visitors to the Convention Centre and for anyone seeking a modern, sociable setting rather than a purely local, late-night izakaya.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a mix-and-match proposition: pair composed nigiri and sushi rolls with izakaya-style small plates so you can pace a meal around drinks. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on shareable plates and provenance, order several smaller dishes to pass rather than committing to a fixed-price tasting. Signature options such as Katsu Curry and Duck Teppanyaki are good treats if you want something more substantial, while a selection of rolls and a few hot izakaya plates will show the kitchen’s balance of sushi technique and pub-style sharables.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy atmosphere with pleasant lighting and spectacular river views, especially in winter.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Katsu Curry
- Sushi Rolls
- Duck Teppanyaki
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Honey Fitz, Notable alternative
- Musashi - IFSC, Notable alternative
- MV Cill Airne, Notable alternative
- 3fe Gertrude, Notable alternative
- Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya is the practical choice when North Wall location and a casual Japanese-leaning format solve the plan. For a close peer in the same broad lane, Musashi - IFSC is the most direct alternative to check, especially if IFSC access is more convenient for the group.
For a more occasion-led dinner, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is the better comparison point. If the night is more about atmosphere than sushi or izakaya pacing, compare availability at Honey Fitz and MV Cill Airne before committing.
If the plan is daytime, casual, or coffee-led rather than dinner-led, 3fe Gertrude belongs on the shortlist instead. In short: choose Ichiwa for easy Docklands Japanese dining, Musashi - IFSC for the closest Japanese cross-shop, Forbes Street for a more formal meal, 3fe Gertrude when the occasion is lighter.
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Compare Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya | Dublin | No published awards |
| Honey Fitz | Dublin | No published awards |
| Musashi - IFSC | Dublin | No published awards |
| MV Cill Airne | Dublin | No published awards |
| 3fe Gertrude | Dublin | No published awards |
| Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya?
Go in with only the confirmed basics: Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya is in Dublin, the dress code is casual, the venue opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, at 10:30 PM from Wednesday through Saturday. Menu, price, seating, service-format details should be checked directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya in Dublin?
For other Dublin options, consider Honey Fitz, Musashi - IFSC, MV Cill Airne, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins, or 3fe Gertrude, depending on the kind of outing you are planning. Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya remains a casual Dublin option with daily opening from 11 AM.
Is Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key occasion if the casual dress code and Dublin location fit your plan. Do not assume a formal room, special-occasion service style, private dining, or awards unless confirmed directly. If you want another Dublin venue for comparison, Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins is worth considering.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya?
The hours show that Ichiwa Sushi & Izakaya opens at 11 AM every day, so earlier visits are possible. Dinner timing is also practical, especially from Wednesday through Saturday when the venue closes at 10:30 PM. Choose based on the confirmed hours and check directly for current service details.
