Yamamori North City
North City, Dublin
Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Yamamori North City is a practical pick for a casual Japanese-leaning meal in central Dublin, especially lunch or an easy weeknight dinner. It makes less sense for a high-stakes celebration; choose it when convenience, familiar format, north-quay location matter more than ceremony.
About Yamamori North City
Yamamori North City is a casual Dublin venue, open from Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. Use it when the practical details fit your plan: it opens from 12 PM on operating days, closes at 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Beyond those basics, any menu, service-style, price, or special-occasion assumptions should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Use this for a Dublin meal when the schedule fits
Yamamori North City is a strong choice for practical planning. The venue is casual, open six days a week, has a consistent midday start from Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday, so do not build it into the start of the week without checking with the venue.
Information on a named-dish hit list, price, chef story, drinks program, or service format is not available. If those details matter for your booking, confirm them with the venue before committing. The hours make it easier to place in a Dublin day than venues with narrower opening windows.
Where it sits in a Dublin plan
If the group is comparing options, keep the decision practical and confirm current details with each restaurant. The Winding Stair, Gallaghers Boxty House, The Port House Pintxo, FX Buckley Steakhouse Crow Street, Aleena Indian Restaurant are other Dublin names to consider alongside Yamamori North City, depending on what kind of meal your group wants.
For building the rest of the day, keep Yamamori North City in the casual-venue lane and avoid relying on assumptions about format, menu, or amenities. Nearby Dublin planning can run through the full Dublin restaurants guide, with separate reads for Dublin hotels, Dublin bars, Dublin wineries, Dublin experiences.
Who should book it
Book if the priority is a casual Dublin venue with a clear weekly schedule: closed Monday; open 12–9 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; and open 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday. If you need information on menu, accessibility, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, seating style, or group suitability, check the venue's official channels before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 38 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 A593, Ireland
- Website
- yamamori.ie/northcity
- Phone
- +353 1 872 0003
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yamamori North City perches on Ormond Quay with a clear riverfront presence, and its atmosphere reads as scenic and intentionally unbuttoned. The room leans into the quays’ broader, more open streetscape—less ceremony and more volume—so it feels livelier and more casual than the city’s more formal dining destinations. Housed in former merchant buildings along the Liffey, the site carries a touch of historic character even as the brand’s approachable Japanese format keeps the experience accessible. Expect a convivial, waterfront-anchored dining room rather than a hushed, white-tablecloth setting.
Best For
Yamamori North City is well suited to relaxed evenings out and group meals where variety matters. Its broad menu and energetic, less formal tone make it a natural spot for after-work drinks and dinners with friends or colleagues, and it handles celebratory gatherings without the strictures of a fine-dining house. The riverfront location also makes it appealing for visitors exploring the North Quays. While the restaurant supports casual hangouts and group dining, its approachable Japanese repertoire is equally fit for simple, satisfying dinners.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the Yamamori staples listed for a representative meal: Katsu Curry and ramen deliver comforting, hearty options, while sushi rolls show the kitchen’s everyday lineup. Small plates such as tatsutaage and yakitori are good for sharing and suit the venue’s convivial, group-friendly rhythm. Given the broad menu and social atmosphere, consider ordering a mix of grilled skewers and lighter sushi to sample textures and flavors across the menu rather than committing to a single large course.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with cozy but stylish spaces, featuring beautiful 19th-century Japanese artwork, samurai artifacts, and a decorated outdoor bamboo garden; described as welcoming and intimate yet lively.
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Katsu Curry
- Ramen
- Sushi Rolls
- Tatsutaage
- Yakitori
Planning details
Location
38 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 A593, Ireland · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Winding Stair, Notable alternative
- Gallaghers Boxty House, Notable alternative
- The Port House Pintxo, Notable alternative
- FX Buckley Steakhouse Crow Street, Notable alternative
- Aleena Indian Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Yamamori North City compares in Dublin
Choose Yamamori North City when the group wants an easy Japanese-leaning meal near the north quays and does not need the meal to feel like a major occasion. The Winding Stair is the better fit for a Dublin-specific restaurant choice by the river, while Gallaghers Boxty House is stronger for visitors set on Irish comfort food.
For a looser night, The Port House Pintxo is the more natural pick for small plates and drinks. If the meal is meant to anchor the evening, FX Buckley Steakhouse Crow Street gives the clearer special-occasion signal because steakhouse formats suit celebratory groups better.
Aleena Indian Restaurant is the cross-shop when spice and curry-house comfort are the priority. Yamamori North City wins on convenience and casual repeat-visit usefulness; the peers win when the brief is more specific: Irish, pintxos, steak, or Indian.
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Compare Yamamori North City
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Yamamori North City | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Winding Stair | Dublin | No published awards |
| Gallaghers Boxty House | Dublin | No published awards |
| The Port House Pintxo | Dublin | No published awards |
| FX Buckley Steakhouse Crow Street | Dublin | No published awards |
| Aleena Indian Restaurant | Dublin | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Yamamori North City?
Yamamori North City opens from 12 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closes at 9 PM most operating days, with Friday and Saturday service until 10 PM. A separate lunch or dinner menu is not specified, so choose the time that best fits your Dublin plans.
What are alternatives to Yamamori North City in Dublin?
Other Dublin options to compare include The Winding Stair, Gallaghers Boxty House, The Port House Pintxo, FX Buckley Steakhouse Crow Street, Aleena Indian Restaurant. Check current details with each venue before deciding.
What should a first-timer know about Yamamori North City?
Yamamori North City is a casual venue in Dublin. It is closed Monday; open 12–9 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; and open 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday. Menu specifics, pricing, dietary details, take-out, delivery, or seating format are not available.
