If you’re on the lookout for good quality, good value sushi head up to the hophouse on parnell st, attached to the Shakespeare pub.
Their sushi rolls are incredible but I wouldn’t recommend their korean food. They have a huge list of different kind of rolls and do some sashimi and regular sushi as well.
Have to disagree on the Hop House. I know a lot of my friends disagree, but I think its a bit too expensive and their sushi is bastardised for the Irish palate. I foolishly got a meat dish there once and it was mostly slivers of fat – you know that really low grade, stringy beef that cheap Asian takeaways serve.
I think Aya Sushi prices were always out of touch with reality. Now there are great Sushi options available on the quays in Yamamori Sushi and on Parnell Street (yes, it’s worth travelling to!) in the Hop House. Prices are better, range is better and taste is better. Given that Aya never reacted to the competition, it’s not surprising to see it go.
I’m not surprised – I used to love Aya, although it was always expensive, but the sushi belt had gone to the dogs in the last six months. The sashimi was about half the thickness it used to be, and there was very little variety in the type of fish used – in fact, the preponderance of dried-out salmon was noticeable. This kind of corner-cutting is exactly the kind of measly rip-off that Irish consumers don’t need.
We ate in Sushi King at the weekend, the weather was so crap we went for hot food and sushi. They have a meal deal with a main course, Chicken Katsu & Teriyaki etc or a bento box with a bottle of beer for €15. I had the chicken katsu that was gorgeous and my friend had a bento box, tom yum soup, dumplings, salad, sushi, chicken teriyaki and rice for €10 great value and good food.
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 4:19 pm
That is a shame – their sushi was really good.
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 4:33 pm
It was sad but it was in decline for a while. Last time I was on the bar the selection was below par compared to the heyday.
Yamamori is still doing great sushi.
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Yo! Sushi already have signs in the window saying they’re taking over the premises!
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Now it’s too late to
observe the special offer
The blue plate is eaten
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 5:26 pm
a sushi chef weeps
a tasty fish rejoices
my plate is still bare
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 5:27 pm
If you’re on the lookout for good quality, good value sushi head up to the hophouse on parnell st, attached to the Shakespeare pub.
Their sushi rolls are incredible but I wouldn’t recommend their korean food. They have a huge list of different kind of rolls and do some sashimi and regular sushi as well.
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Have to disagree on the Hop House. I know a lot of my friends disagree, but I think its a bit too expensive and their sushi is bastardised for the Irish palate. I foolishly got a meat dish there once and it was mostly slivers of fat – you know that really low grade, stringy beef that cheap Asian takeaways serve.
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Revolving fish plates
Spin sadly away from us
Never to return
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 10:26 pm
More haikus please
A prize for the best verse
To lament Aya’s demise
Monday 9 March, 2009 at 10:56 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Tuesday 10 March, 2009 at 12:10 am
Oh no that is terrible. We used to go there tons during college, and eat like kings at their 10pm servings. It was such a treat!
Shame that is gone.
Tuesday 10 March, 2009 at 9:54 am
It had gone downhilll recently. Sushi King on Baggot street is great for takeaway sushi.
Tuesday 10 March, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I think Aya Sushi prices were always out of touch with reality. Now there are great Sushi options available on the quays in Yamamori Sushi and on Parnell Street (yes, it’s worth travelling to!) in the Hop House. Prices are better, range is better and taste is better. Given that Aya never reacted to the competition, it’s not surprising to see it go.
Thursday 12 March, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I’m not surprised – I used to love Aya, although it was always expensive, but the sushi belt had gone to the dogs in the last six months. The sashimi was about half the thickness it used to be, and there was very little variety in the type of fish used – in fact, the preponderance of dried-out salmon was noticeable. This kind of corner-cutting is exactly the kind of measly rip-off that Irish consumers don’t need.
Thursday 16 April, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Sushi King has opened a new shop on Dawson St. Just saw a sign on the window today – 1/3 off all food as special opening offer. Check it out!
Thursday 30 April, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Yes, been to the new Sushi King in Dawson Street – same lovely fresh sushi as Baggot Street. Open later as well.
Sunday 17 May, 2009 at 9:54 am
We ate in Sushi King at the weekend, the weather was so crap we went for hot food and sushi. They have a meal deal with a main course, Chicken Katsu & Teriyaki etc or a bento box with a bottle of beer for €15. I had the chicken katsu that was gorgeous and my friend had a bento box, tom yum soup, dumplings, salad, sushi, chicken teriyaki and rice for €10 great value and good food.