Maneki

Name: Maneki
Address: 43 Dawson Street, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, 2
Telephone: (01) 561 0889
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (547)

€30 and under

Japanese

43 Dawson Street, Dublin, Dublin 2

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Maneki Japanese restaurant and karaoke studios. 43 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

It is at Maneki Restaurant that food is prepared with finesse and diligence. Each roll has unique ingredients coming together in harmony. The original names of each item reflect its contents and they have been carefully created by the experienced Sushi Sama chefs. Whether it's to eat healthily or for a special event, you will be satisfied with your experience!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(01) 561 0889
Website
http://www.maneki.ie/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
43 Dawson Street, Dublin, Dublin 2
Neighborhood
South City Centre
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 547 people are saying

Maneki reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Maneki offers a delightful culinary experience with "fantastic food" and "very authentic Japanese cuisine." The atmosphere is "beautiful and quiet," and the service is "lovely." Highlights include the sushi and seafood boils, praised for their "quality and presentation." However, some guests note high prices and occasional noise from karaoke rooms.

547 Reviews

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Santuzza Gi
London1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Poor value for money. The welcome was cold and impersonal. The dishes are just about passable but don't justify the prices. The setting, though, is small but charming. The worst part: we left with an unbearable smell of cooking on our clothes and hair !!! Not reccomended
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Dan
Dublin10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Suero experince with very tasty food and nice staff.
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Sarah
Dublin13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bit too expensive but delicious food. Would be more inclined to return for slight reduction in sushi prices
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Nancy
Dublin1 review
1.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very bad experience at Maneki. Very unprofessional and sassy server. Poor customer service
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Ciara
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I went to try a crab boil for the first time and wow. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Its such good value for the sheer amount of food never mind the quality being top notch. 10/10
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Chelsea
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Fantastic food! Very authentic Japanese cuisine!
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Nikiwe
Dublin2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I recently visited Maneki, a Japanese seafood restaurant in Dublin 2, with two friends, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. From the outset, we encountered a lack of flexibility when trying to make a simple menu substitution the staff were completely uncompromising, which set the tone for the rest of the evening. We decided to go ahead and ordered their massive seafood platter for €114 and a sushi platter for €70. The sushi was, to be fair, delicious and beautifully presented but the portion size was far too small for the price. The real disappointment, however, was the so-called signature seafood platter. While it looked impressive at first glance, it quickly became clear that the bulk of the presentation was a filler — a mound of chips and vegetables piled high to create the illusion of abundance. Hidden beneath this were two small lobsters (questionably fresh), a crab or two, a few calamari rings, and tofu. For €114, we expected something exceptional not a plate that felt both cheap and hastily put together. The seafood was bland and poorly prepared. Adding to the discomfort, the service was overly invasive. Staff hovered constantly, making it hard to relax and enjoy the meal. It felt less like fine dining and more like a performance with no soul. In all honesty, I would not recommend spending your hard-earned money at Maneki. It’s a place that seems more interested in flashy presentations and inflated prices than in delivering genuine value or quality. A deeply disappointing night out and one I won’t be repeating.
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Emily
Deactivated - Carlow5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is always nice there but the prices has gone way up to the point that it’s not worth it. An 8 piece roll for €27 is beyond me. I was going to have the new holy crab section but 4 people for €216 is absolutely bizarre… Maneki’s food is always so nice and delicious it’s the prices that put me off when I can just go to another japanese restaurant to have the same food.
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Ciara
Sligo2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Myself and my daughter really enjoyed the experience of eating in Maneki. We were initially the only diners in the room - but it was an early sitting. We ordered a Calfornia Roll to share as a starter - it was divine. My daughter had a PojecBowl. The presentation was beautiful and she really enjoyed it. I had Yaki Soba. It was very tasty. My only criticism is that there could have been more prawns and chicken - it was mainly pork - and there were only 2 prawns. Would recommend this resteraunt for friendly staff and excellent food.
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Agnes
Dublin12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere, lovely service and beautifully presented delicious food
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Maneki offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 561 0889.

Maneki is rated 4.5 stars by 547 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

43 Dawson Street, Dublin, Dublin 2

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Additional information

Neighborhood
South City Centre
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.maneki.ie/
Phone number
(01) 561 0889

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