Brendan W.
Yelp
Even the name Musashi brings a smile to my face.......
I eat here at least once if not twice a week. Where do I start with the praise???
Staff - super friendly and attentive. Bing is my homegirl, she always looks after me when I come here and will try and squeeze me in if they are booked out.
Food - OMG.... Seriously, I had tried to eat sushi in other restaurants over the years and could barely keep down the seaweed. So I came to the conclusion that I did not like seaweed and only liked sashimi (plain raw fish). Then I tried a tuna and avocado roll in Musashi and have not looked back. I try to order differently each time. Noodles, sushi, fried rice dishes, miso soup, terriyaki, tempura, dumplings.... I have not tried anything I have not liked.
Drink - They don't sell alcohol. This is madness I hear you say! Noooo, it's genius! Corkage of €4 on wine and no charge for bringing your own beers, ciders, spirits..... Off licence 2 doors down. It saves you a fortune and you can bring your favourites. A WINNING situation!
Price - Everything is very reasonably priced. For example, I was here Friday just gone. Got 2 main courses and 2 starters and the bill came to little over €30 (€5 for some beers from the off licence).... I find with the likes of Yamamori and UkiYo that the sushi in particular is terribly over priced. Not in Musashi!
Atmosphere/space - The restaurant is not huge, but a nice size. It just means it gets booked up pretty quickly at weekends. Great atmosphere, there's a buzz to the place. Music played in the background can vary but is usually some sort of pop music. Britney, Whitney, Mariah. The toilets have different music, usually country inspired or a bit of Celtic Mysticism- Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, Enya..... Totally random but brilliant.
I am delighted these guys are doing so well, they deserve the custom. Awesome food, staff, price and atmosphere.
I would recommend booking a table any day of the week you decide to come, not just weekends as they can be very busy all of a sudden and you may be disappointed. (Before or after go for a €3.50 pint next door in Pantibar)