Okayu

I’m only so sorry I didn’t took picture of that dragon roll you send us, there were no prawn + 2 dead prawn heads that were taken from somewhere else since there were non in the roll, only batter! squid looked like it’s been lying around the place for couple of days and smelled even worse, all over awful, dinner ruined, money wasted! I used to write you good reviews on just eat all the time… but this.

I’ve not been to the actual store yet, only ever ordered from
but I’ve been impressed each time! There’s loads of yummy Japanese menu items (okonomiyaki, takoyaki, agedashi tofu, even an unagidon?!) that you don’t come by often in Japanese establishments around Ireland.
My usual order is a pork katsudon — they make a mean katsudon here. If you’ve never tried it, it’s essentially a breaded and fried pork cutlet cooked in this savory sweet dashi based sauce with scrambled eggs and onions. All of this goes on Okayu’s delicious rice. Amazing.
I also go for a unagi handroll (eel with unagi sauce, it’s a teriyaki like thick sauce). Yum. Okayu makes any sad day a happy day for me.
This is definitely my favourite Japanese restaurant around!

Okayu’s food is on par with what one who’s eaten his way around half the world (that would be me, sweetheart) would expect from a sushi place in a city where patrons give this place 4 stars even after deducting a point for spoonless miso soup (ahem, it’s not supposed to come with one, lieutenant bento-​san!).
If you’ve never had Uni that melts in your mouth or don’t know the difference between the kind of sake you sip and the kind you eat with chopsticks, just ignore my review, you’ll probably love the chicken teriyaki so long as you remember to request it skinless (don’t forget to ask for a spoon for your Miso soup!). But, if you’re from any place you consider to have a decent international food scene, check your expectations at the curb.
I’m sure the owners kind of hate serving ‘watered down’ Japanese food, but judging from what I saw/​overheard from other customers while I was there, there’s simply no way Okayu could get away with keepin’ it real. (I wonder how many people come here expecting fortune cookies to be included with their take-​away.)
+1 star for the owners having to regretfully dilute the authenticity of their food just to please their clientele who innocently just don’t know any better.

This is the best take away by a mile, everything is so fresh. And it’s location hides what fantastic food it produces. The sushi is freshly made, the gyoza just can’t get enough of them favourite dish is Okonomi Yaki a Japanese style pancake heat dish lovely hot or cold, I drive I from raheny to get it which a 5 mile journey each way.

This is a gem of a takeaway on the North Strand. Great addition to the area. The staff are extremely polite and friendly and serve IMO the best sushi in Dublin. The menu is varied favourites include the Rainbow Roll, Spider Roll, Yaki Soba and the chef special pancake. I highly recommend this place.

Moved in around the corner recently. Big Japanese food fan so was really excited to try this place.
First time I tried to order, I requested a very minor alteration to the Bento Box sushi due to an allergy, and made it clear I was willing to pay extra for this. They flatly refused and failed to suggest an alternative so I cancelled the order.
Never actually got to try the food but they need to work on the customer service.

Ordered delivery from this place on Sunday. Have ordered from here few times before as well. Delivery was extremely prompt. We spent 22 euro in total and were very happy with what we got. All sushi, the nagiri was the definite highlight for me !

I had to nibble a bit of one star for the okonomiyaki. Drowned in mayo and other sauces. Left me an unhappy bunny. Then the rest of the missing fifth star lost for crimes against tuna rolls with more mayo streaks. It’s a cute little venue in which to await your takeaway order. The sashimi was lovely. Very convenient ordering with
. I really hope it’s a great success.

This serves wonderful Japanese food. I had really fresh sushi and tasty mixed tempura with lovely sticky rice. Already planning my next order. For the first time ever, I phoned to tell them how good the food was!

I’d like to give 4.5 stars. My only dissatisfaction is very strong Japanese (Chinese?) accent. I had quite difficult time to communicate to the girl, who took order.
Menu is big, selection is great. You can get many many dishes of your choice.
I ordered food for € 32 and got free misu soup. Beware, they didn’t include spoon, so, either you ask for it or make sure you have one.
Ordered one of the bento boxes. Loved it! Everything is provided inside.
Delivery was very snappy. Delivery guy was friendly. I messed up with the payment, but he kept cool and smiling :) That’s how you do it! Tho, shame on me, should of left some tips for your man, but as I said, I messed up and forgot ’bout good manners. Next time I’ll tip off them. Zis iz «silent h“ey promise.
If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine or sushi, go and try it, shouldn’t regret, unless something weird happens, which does, as we, humans, do mistakes: p and if it does, give it a rest: P~
Peace on you! :)

I love this place. The people out front, I’m not sure are they the owners are not, are the most polite and pleasant staff you could imagine. While waiting on our food we’ve been given Japanese tea and wasabi nuts, and also a lollipop for the young fella.
And as for the food! It’s extremely good. Beautifully presented bento boxes superior to many better known establishments in town. Fresh as you like sushi, melt in the mouth stuff. Gyoza, calamari, beef noodles, tofu, all of it extremely high quality, bursting with flavours, and with that ‘clean’ edge that comes with good quality Japanese food, which certainly sets it apart from many other Asian restaurants in the area, serving the sort of greasy fare that has become synoymous with Chinese take-​aways in Ireland.
Unique in the North Strand area for certain, and I am sure they will go on to bigger things.
Highly recommended