Yo! Kitchen, famed for introducing the famous Japanese conveyor belt to the UK, has opened a brand-new restaurant in Dublin.
Only their second-ever full-service restaurant, the new concept will focus on kyoku – Japanese for sharing.
New introductions on the menu include Black Cod, Katsu Curry Arancini (YUM!) and an unusual sounding Sashimi Pizza. I’m intrigued…
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Think rustic earthy kitchenware, minimalist modern design and urban Tokyo street style. In other words, the epitome of Japanese chicness.
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Drawing inspiration from the markets and backstreets of Tokyo, Yo! Kitchen is an Izakaya-style menu.
What the hell does that mean? Good question.
An izakaya is basically the Japanese equivalent to a pub, or at least is similar to one. Serving up tapas-style food that’s meant to be shared.
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Some are casual, others are more traditional. The Dundrum branch boasts long shared tables and dishes ideal for mixing and matching with mates.
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Located in Harvey Nichols in Dundrum, it couldn’t have come at a better time as we’re a nation obsessed with all things Japan, thanks to the ongoing RWC happening there right now.
So if you can’t quite swing a trip to Toyko, then this is the place to go and get your cultural fix. Bao Buns and California Rolls I’m coming for ya.
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No Anita, it would not be bad.
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