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Yoi Izakaya, Dublin, County Dublin

Yoi Izakaya

4.8
4.8
232 Reviews
€30 and under
Izakaya
71 Mespil Rd, Dublin, County Dublin D04 XA71

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Izakaya (居酒屋) is, a Japanese casual drinking establishment, similar to tapas bars.

In Yoi Izakaya, we provide a spacious and cozy space for friends and family to enjoy our variety of classic Japanese cuisine and our signature dishes: Ramen, Sushi, Yaki soba...

We offer a function room for any special occasion
please ring 01-5981799 or email yoimespil@gmail.com for more information.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Ballsbridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    For Luas stop at Charlemont and 12 minutes walking, for bus we have 39, 39A, 37, 38, 38A, 46A, 145,155, 70
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 232 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin

    Best Value

  • Dublin

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 4

    Best Food

  • Dublin 4

    Best Service

  • Dublin 4

    Best Ambiance

  • Dublin 4

    Best Value

  • Dublin 4

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 4

    Healthy

  • Dublin 4

    Good for special occasions

  • Dublin 4

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yoi Izakaya in Dublin offers an exceptional dining experience with "great cocktails and the best Japanese food." Customers praise the "outstanding service" and "amazing food," noting "impeccable" attention to detail. The ambiance is described as "pleasant and peaceful," making it an ideal spot for a delightful meal.

232 Reviews
  1. David

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really really good experience. Great staff, great cocktails and the best japanese food I’ve had in Dublin. Restaurant was lovely as well

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  2. Anna VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place. Service is great and food is amazing

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  3. Tony

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great Service and friendly staff. Always well worth it!

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  4. Tony

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual Bentobox great value and my friend had Monk fish rolls which were huge. All nicely accompanied by Asahi beer.

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  5. Arya

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVED EVERYTHING! No complaints! The food and service were impeccable

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  6. Fabricio VIP

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, very good value for money as well. The staff are friendly nad pay attention to the very last detail. Will certainly return!

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  7. Oisin

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service with very fresh food. Highly recommend

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Japanese restaurants where I have eaten.

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  9. Maria

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was delightful, the service was wonderful; they always took care of every moment. The food was delicious, and the place is very pleasant and peaceful. We really enjoyed it.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Nice staff. Amazing service..... as always. Thank you

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FAQs

Yoi Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (01) 598 1799.

Yoi Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Dublin
  4. Dublin 4
  5. Ballsbridge

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Yoi Izakaya

71 Mespil Rd, Dublin, County Dublin D04 XA71

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ballsbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    For Luas stop at Charlemont and 12 minutes walking, for bus we have 39, 39A, 37, 38, 38A, 46A, 145,155, 70
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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