There is very few places I have been in my life that I have paused mid-chew and thought, how can food taste this good when I am eating it everyday. We have been to Ichigo Ichie 3 times now and every time has flared every taste bud in our mouth, in a good way. From the main part of the dish to the complimenting seasonings, to the contrasting courses, everything just flowed perfectly. If one is to delight the senses and book this majestic food haven, please request the recommended Sake. Each manages to accentuate the flavours of the different courses. Cannot recommend highly enough.

First half was amazing, 5 stars, beautifully sliced fish sushi and all. Second half was mediocre - a well presented yet not Michelin level food, then finishing with miso soup and an ok gohan and a kinda cake as desert. Chef is quiet but gave us attention as we sat upfront - really interesting to hear from him and all but then he left and never came back - no thanks, no goodbye - bit odd as all celebrities come back at the end of the show for the ovation but this was the most awkward finish I had at a restaurant.

Amazing experience, pure artistry. The atmosphere, the details and the food are on another level. As a fish hater its mind blowing that I could eat eel, squid and oyster and actually enjoy it. The Barry's tea desert is a great cork, Japanese mash-up

I gave 5 star last year, great food and service when it’s just opening. Coming back tonite and was hoping to have a better experience, very disappointed. Food are still on standard but nothing higher than expectation. Services is way below than usual service you would get from a proper restaurant, nobody even top up your water, no one asking how is the food and experience, the only time they ask is if you want more drinks. Tonight is my boyfriend’s birthday and they promised to light a candle with last course when I rang at 5.30 today, the girl totally forget, nothing happened, even when I mentioned to her, she just said sorry, not even a happy birthday to my boyfriend. Paid 200 euro each person include drinks and tips, that’s not what you want. Below is from a year ago ————— I am a Japanese food lover and I am from Asia myself, I have to admit this is the best Japanese I had, better than exceptions!

The place is beautiful and well distributed. I consider myself a picky eater of choice but this place made me discover that even the if the ingredients on a regular way of cooking, I don't like it, there is another way to make it more interesting and tasty. I love the idea of cooking with seasonal foods. I was fascinated by the attention of the waiter, everything was explained and it was a great experience to eat the food the way the chef wants it to be eaten. I would love to do it again on another season, to see what else the chef can offer with different ingredients from that season.

This was my first Michelin star experience in Ireland and we had seats at the counter, so I was really excited! The food was very good and reminiscent of my experience in Japan. I particularly enjoyed the sushi and sashimi, because it’s so hard to come by quality ones in Ireland. Other highlights would be the langoustine jelly, braised octopus, grilled lamb and sweetbread (I’m quite adverse to lamb usually, but went beautifully with the foam made from yogurt) and the rice dish with sardine (which was done like eel). I enjoyed the steam egg though none of my friends did. The daifuku was also less chewy than I expected. Though the portions looked small, we were thoroughly stuffed by the end of the meal. Great value for innovative dishes (we paid 135 euros). There’s a good selection of sake! Sitting at the counter (15 euros more than table seating) is also recommended as you can interact with the chef. He is quite shy and takes time to warm up, but good insights when he does. He also did disappear towards the end of the dinner as mentioned in a previous review, which can come across a little awkward. The service of the staff was a tad standoff-ish at times, which may be normal in a Michelin restaurant, or maybe she was just annoyed with us for outstaying our welcome as they had fixed seating times. My friend also thought the scent of the handwash was a tad too strong, and that interfered slightly with her enjoyment of the food. We would still definitely recommend this and we’ll surely be back for more.

Worth every single bite. We came from Dublin just for this dinner and we do not regret anything. Every single bite is a dream come true. Definitely go if you can and make sure to order plum sake and ice wine with your food.

i don't know. guess it just doesnt live up to the hype. oyster, sushi, and appetizer platter were pretty wow. then it was just okay after okay. yoghurt foam dish was great but then there was stray star anis thing that ruined my mouth. it's the most expensive michelin i've gone to yet and it was only okay.

From the minute you arrive, the Japanese experience starts. Dark reception room, Bamboo and water feature, black walls, ceiling, artwork adorning the walls to lighten the mood. You enter the main dining area with the Chef's counter in front of you. Tables along the centre with 1 table to seat 4 and the counter that seats 5. The counter seats are premium prices as you get to see the chef at work. For a 1 Michelin 🌟 Star restaurant, the prices are what you would expect. I had 14 courses, although some courses came altogether, in 4 or 3 items at a time. The food is out of this world, not all is raw, and not all is fish, the fish is premium quality and oh so fresh. If you like Japanese food just go and try it, having said that you will have to book on-line and may not get the date you require. Just persist. Loved it.

(Translated by Google) Amazing, sitting at the chef's table and seeing how he prepares the dishes is a luxury. The truth is that the only thing that would change is that the chef will talk to you, but apart from that I have no complaints. The amazing food, things I liked and things not. But I have to say it was an amazing and different experience. Very kind and friendly workers. I recommend going, 100%. These experiences would have to be revived A little expensive, but we knew we were going. (Original) Increíble, sentarse en la mesa del chef y ver cómo prepara los platos, es un lujo. La verdad que lo único que cambiaría es que el chef hablará contigo, pero a parte de eso no tengo ningún queja. La comida increíble, cosas me gustaron y cosas no. Pero tengo que decir que fue una experiencia increíble y diferente. Los trabajadores muy amables y simpáticos. Recomiendo ir, 100%. Estas experiencias se tendrían que revivir Un poco caro, pero sabiamos a que íbamos.

Great experience, amazingly tasty food.

I would give 5 stars to chef Miyazaki for his effort to maintain high standards and creativity despite the difficulty of procuring the ingredients for traditional Japanese dishes. One less star is for his customer relations skill. Being a chef at one of the most expensive restaurants in Ireland, he has to interact more with the guests.

It's the real thing in a different world. Having been to Japan numerous times this is as close as it gets. Oishi des

The service was excellent. I would definitely recommend sitting where the chef is to get a better overall vibe of the restaurant. I was personally floored with the starting dishes and then think my expectations were too high and so I enjoyed some of the mains a little less. Still good textures, but some of the flavours were too bold and did not work for my taste. I also had a pretty large bone in one of the fish dishes but survived. Overall, do recommend and I would definitely come again to try a new tasting menu.

Waoh, you had me at eel in a teapot...

Grossly disappointing. My fellow foodie friend and I had been wanting to try this place for aaaages so we were very excited when we finally got a table (I flew over from London for it). Initial impressions were not great, there was no ambience, no vibe. There wasn't even music playing so it felt a bit like an awkward waiting room scenario. The food was bland, unexciting and completely forgettable. I've dined at some incredible Japanese restaurants and for me, Japanese food is full of flavours and textures, some subtle, some strong and this just fell flat. The only memorable dish was the Achill island lamb, which ironically, was the least Japanese dish on the menu. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive so I can't fault the service but I would not say it was Michelin standard. The sake was incredible, unfortunately the chef doesn't make that. I'm happy to and have paid '000s for a good meal unfortunately, this time I felt the €180 a head price tag was steep for what was offered. Not worth it. There are far better restaurants in Cork and West Cork.

The whole experience just didn't do it for us. We visited recently and unfortunately were underwhelmed with the food. The staff were pleasant but the whole experience was a bit sterile. We were seated next to a father and daughter who were seated too close to us and we were seated by an edge of a wall. We didn't know when the evening started or finished. The total bill came to 450 euro and a tip on top. Once and once only

Absolutely spectacular meal, the moment we entered I felt warm and welcomed. An amazingly spiritual meal for us, every part of the experience was precise and considered. Every object tactile and and differently textured, from the menu and chopsticks, to the sake carafe. Even the weight of the desert fork was surprisingly enjoyable. The music ebbed and flowed with each course. I unfortunately don't have the vocabulary to describe the delicious nature of the food, suffice to say I had a tear in my eye for a good portion of the meal. Thank you for having us, we will be back.

A wonderful dining experience I would consider it for special meal or an experience, every detail is planned but it is a very expensive meal The staff provide a great description of each dish and the service is very good. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant

Great restaurant.The food was perfect👌Tastes were surprising and matched perfectly. I have a milk intolerance, I got a delicious rhubarb ice cream instated, that did not contain any milk.Very friendly and professional staff. I had high expectations for this place and they were fully met. I recommend it to everyone!

Absolutely delicious food! The flavours and the intricacies of all the dishes was so interesting and tasty. The staff were only too helpful and knowledgeable of all the dishes. Looking forward to our next visit!

Outstanding Japanese food. We noticed a last minute cancellation and booked it. Well worth the trip from Dublin. The food is truly amazing and wonderful staff, who explained every last detail in each dish and knew their sake too. Will definitely be back. Thank you.

An incredible experience and worth every cent and month’s wait spent! Each dish is visually stunning and everything is of course delicious. Fantastic ambience, feels like stepping into Japan.

Amazing experience. Sat at the chef’s table and it didn’t disappoint. Food is spectacular and the setting is beautiful. Chef Miyazaki chatted away to us and explained all the dishes. It’s clear that so much effort has gone into both the food and the setting. Nothing like this anywhere else in Ireland, not to be missed whilst in Cork, bound to become busier now it has a star.

I absolutely loved my experience here and would highly recommend it to anyone

So surprising to such an atheist Japanese place in Cork. Highly recommended!

12course tasting menu a real treat. From smoked irish silka deer to selection of sashimi, lobster, shoo koji, ikura, cucumber, orange and bottarga mayo. Fine dining at its best

Amazing experience eating here. The staff were brilliant and there was so much attention put into every course.

I've not visited so far but hope to fit in a visit before the end of this month. May I be allowed to apologise publicly to the chef and his staff. I had sent , or thought I had done. Pressing the send key is only true if the address is correct in every letter. However my issues has been resolved. So hoping to get a booking, after which time I shall be able to comment on our visit.

If you like Japanese food (and not just sushi) then this place is definitely worth a visit. It's not cheap 95€ for 12 course menu (didn't include drinks) but the presentation and overall experience is definitely worth it. So if you like to try something more originally Japanese I would recommend this place! This place is small and quite popular so make a booking far in advance.

The food, setting, the staff, all top class 👌 highly recommend sitting at the Chef's counter too, great experience.

Just had dinner here tonight. Fantastic experience from start to finish. Menu was themed around spring and it really reflected that. Fresh spring veg, combined with the kind of comfort food that you just want more of. Sat at the chefs table, Chef Miyazaki is a very humble and quiet man. Watching him prepare our dishes was like an art form, each plate prepared for us in sight. Looking forward for the next excuse to come again.

Nice restaurant, cozy, clean and elegant. The service was good and the staff very friendly. Definitely an upscale place but with a very relaxed armosphere. We were a party of 3 people and we went for the 12 courses menu. Most of the dishes, especially at the start, were definitely 5 stars some were just good. The food is fresh and flavours perfectly balanced. Great attention to details for the presentation. The bathrooms are 5 stars too 😉. To drink we had some good sake and japanese beer. Overall I am very happy with this dining experience and I will definitely come back when the new menu comes out ( they update the menu roughly every 5 weeks). In total we spent 430euro which is a little overpriced but this restaurant is definitely worth to try.

We sat at the chef's table and it was by far the best Japanese meal that I've ever had. It was real Japanese food that tasted the same as when I lived in Japan. The attention to detail and the fresh/ in season ingredients really made a big difference. This was the best Japanese food that I've had in all of Ireland. The service was excellent. The staff knew our needs even before we did. The chef was amazing to chat with and it was a great experience to see him putting together the different meals. You could tell that he really loved what he did and put in the effort to make it perfect. I would highly recommend that everyone dine here.

A must try experience if you’re in Cork! Dishes are all unique and are made with upmost care and quality. Leave you wanting more. Had a great time. Congratulations to the chef! Thank you! 🙏

I have been looking forward to this for a long time and it definitely lived up to my expectation! I would highly recommend dining at the chef’s counter!! It’s such an amazing experience watching chef Miyazaki do his thing. He is so friendly and so lovely to chat with! The counter sits 4 people. My husband and I dined with another couple from Dublin. It is very well lit so you don’t miss a thing! Everything presented to you is perfectly executed. All 12 courses are tasty and exciting. Super fresh sashimi/ingredients and authentic Japanese flavor & style. We all had such a great time enjoying every single dish put out by Chef Miyazaki and his team. Simplicity is the way to go when it comes to the interior of the restaurant. The walls are black and the only other color is just the light wood used for the counter and most of chef’s containers. Loved the Japanese influence you see throughout the restaurant. It really gives you the authentic experience! Including the toilet. Tonight’s dinner was the highlight of our weekend in Cork!! I would definitely come back another time. The menu changes as the season/month changes so it will always be a new experience. I’d also love to try the Miyazaki takeaway next time! Also wanna comment on some of the none five star ratings I saw on the bottom. It frustrates me when people give inaccurate ratings based on the fact that they didn’t understand the type of Japanese dining they are getting themselves into. Or when they didn’t do their own research about the type of food to be served and comes back to give a bad review.....we have some strange people around!!

I realise now that I've never really tasted fish before. A beautiful combination of flavors, textures and colors, all presented so gorgeously. The saki was delicious and pared wonderfully with the food on recommendation from the friendly servers. Such an escape and Immersion in Japanese culture with a local Irish touch. I would love to come back for the new menu every month!

Surprised to hear that a Michelin star restaurant was not willingly to accommodate a soy allergy because “all the dishes are marinated in soy.” That should tell you how versatile the chef is. And I’ve been to Japan - not everything is soaked in soy sauce. In fairness, the restaurant was prompt to communicate with me about these issues after I made my reservation.

Craving decent Japanese after moving home from abroad and this was amazing I'm can't say I frequent Michelin restaurants so can't compare only to abroad. The food was amazing so tasty . I'm not a huge sashimi fan so can't speak to that too much my hubby loved it. And the fish I did eat was lovely and approachable for a non fish lover. And plenty alternative options all tasty. There were some hit a miss but more so just for my tastes. Cute little set up inside just would like little.more light at our table near the front and slight more privacy between tables would be great . The staff are superb , attentive and very friendly. Only reason this isn't 5/5 was the table spacing and there is only one card machine so a little wait to all tables paying at the same time post meal. Also it's very expensive imo compared to similar places we ate abroad Highly recommend though as a special treat

The service was nice, lovely helpful staff. I'd rate 50% of the dishes as delicious, but the other half tasted plain. The round of different sake is served at extra cost. Not what u would expect for that price. The dark interior gives a cosy vibe indeed, but in general it doesn't feel like a high quality design. Example, ceramic dishes instead of some plastics would deliver better impression. And hold temperature for longer. All together it is an interesting experience, especially some flavours amaze, but it is not something I'd be rushing to repeat, given the price.

A bit of a disappointment for the four of us I’m afraid. It lacked the wow experience and was overpriced, see photo. I spent a lot more than this in Chapter One earlier this year and that was Wow.

Lovely Japanese experience in the heart of cork. Worth getting the chef's table

Amazing food, fresh ingredients and many skills needed for preparation. Very small room our table and chair right against wall. Personal space & comfort could be better. I was expecting a wider selection for wine. Service was very fast, and waitress very helpful.

From the start to the end everything was perfect ,the food is devine and looked beautiful!, well done to the kitchen staff ,the service is perfect , the two ladies waitress are so professional.. this is was a perfect night out..😀

Fantastic food! Everything is beautifully presented and delicious. Servers were very nice, but we did include a birthday note and it was entirely forgotten by the staff. It was also difficult getting the bill and our water refilled.

Deserves the reputation!! Delicious!

Incredible, one in a lifetime

First time Japanese kaiseki fine dining and it was brilliant. Especially the sashimi and dashi courses were just fantastic.

Amazing food, fantastic service! Quite pricey but worth every penny!

Amazing Food and Service. A real treat to eat here. So lucky this restaurant is in Cork.

Wow, just wow. Best japanese restaurant in Ireland (that’s not too difficult achievement to be honest). But also best Michelin experience I had and best restaurant in Ireland I’ve been. Probably in my top 2-3 restaurants worldwide.

Fantastic experience. Toilets are something else aswell 😁

Impeccably prepared and presented Japanese cuisine

Had an amazing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone if you have a chance!

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Amazing food

The meal started very strong. The first courses were amazing and on track for 5 stars. However, the finish was weak. The last few courses consisted of a standard miso soup and a rice bowl and finished with a mediocre dessert, which most patrons, that we could see, didn't finish. Not what you would expect for 120pp. Left feeling that something was missing, both in quality and quantity.

We have a epic meal here last night. Every bit was an exciting adventure. The service was exceptional. Thank to all the team that gave us an excellent experience. Peter

Marvelous place to enjoy dinner . The food was just amazing.

Service great, they are able to explain all the different food they bring and can suggest good sake. And the food is the best and so it's the atmosphere.

Excellent dining

Superlative dining experience

Nice restaurant to taste authentic Japanese food with an Irish twang

Amazing food

One of my favorite

Brought my fiancé here for his birthday. Staff were very friendly & excellent at explaining what the dishes were. Lovely ambience and social distancing adhered to. The food was authentic Japanese which we loved after being in Japan and even got to try new foods/dishes. Japanese toilets added to the authenticity

Exquisite food, beautifully presented. Friendly staff. Wonderful experience.

An experience

Amazing place and experience we loved every minute at the Chef's Table. We will be back! Thank you