WA SUSHI (WA CAFE) わ鮨

A really lovely meal from a friendly spot! We heard about this restaurant on tiktok of all places, and decided to check it out. The food was wonderful, especially the sushi itself. Do make sure you order the nigiri as I think that's their superpower, it's stunning! They also do sake tasting, which was excellent. There's occasional events (one coming up on the 21st of October 2025) where they do sake and food pairings, too. I removed one star for service as the tea we ordered was sold as decaf, but in fact was caffeinated. Otherwise, a stellar meal! We will be back!

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner. It was amazing 10/10 I could not recommend more. We sat at the sushi bar and got to watch the chef make the sushi. She was so kind and friendly. We were lucky enough to go on a not busy night so we have some lovely conversations with her. All of the sushi was fantastic everything tasted so fresh. The atmosphere was adorable. Definitely come here

Just the best Japanese restaurant in Galway. Food is simply incredible, the quality of the fish is just remarkable, and melts in you mouth (as well as being locally sourced and traditionally prepared) The management were so good to me in organizing a table for my birthday and the service was beyond expectations. I come here every year for my birthday and I am always blown away. Thank you so much! Beth

Patty was the most incredible sushi chef that I have ever seen! I eat a lot of sushi. OMG ordinarily I do not do dessert but his Sake infused, deconstructed cheese cake was delicious AND beautiful. I wish that he had a transporter so I could just pop in whenever I wanted.

“Ireland’s Finest Sushi Experience — Wa Sushi Galway Sets the Gold Standard for Japanese Cuisine” Wa Sushi in Galway is an absolute gem — hands down the best sushi and sashimi experience in Ireland. The quality of the fish is exceptional, always fresh, delicate, and beautifully presented with true Japanese precision. Every dish feels like a work of art, showcasing the chef’s passion and mastery. The service is consistently excellent — warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever being intrusive. Whether for a casual dinner or a special occasion, Wa Sushi delivers a flawless dining experience every time. A must-visit for anyone who loves authentic Japanese cuisine.

After a long day walking around Island Inisheer we needed food close to the coach drop off point and we lucked out finding this spot. The service was wonderful, the food delicious and filling. The small sharing platter was still huge and had some sushi types I had never tried before and would definitely have again. We also had their Sake tasting which were wonderful to sip on whilst we ate. Thank you to the staff for being so friendly!

Squid is not chewable, and tuna is not fresh and smells bad. We came here always with high expectation but it lets us down once and once again. The first picture shows the sushi plate we ordered and the tuna’s colour is obviously wired and dark. It’s is not the only time we came recently. We tried Ramen once and it was too salty. There was also a kind of fried fish in the menu and it was good for the first time as the meat was juicy and the fried flour was crispy but the second time it was totally terrible and the fish inside was super dry. From my observation, it only serves food with good quality when the owner was there. I loved this restaurant but it hurts more the once.

The food was amazing. Honestly, the best sushi we ever had. It was made just in front of us so it was a really nice experience. The chef was delightful and the waiter was very nice.

Really wanted to like the food..... They were super nice. Small space with only a few tables. The agedashi tofu had lots of small cubes of tofu. The broth was good but the tofu was very firm. I prefer softer tofu for agedashi tofu. The salmon katsu was pretty good but had a very large ratio of rice to the other ingredients. The miso soup wasn't bad but tasted more like seaweed soup rather than miso soup. The sushi platter was a lot of sushi. Came out with salmon, tuna, mackerel, and shrimp ngiri, sushi maki, and veggie maki. The sushi was pretty average.

Craving sushi and spotting this restaurant after a few times walking by, I eventually stopped in. It's a small restaurant with a few tables and a sushi bar top. I sat at the bar and was given a menu. Trying to not overdue it after a couple weeks of traveling, I ordered a salmon roll and tuna roll, both for 11.80 euros. Pretty cheap for this San Francisco Bay Area native. It arrived on a beautiful plate and the sushi was simple and fresh. I enjoyed my experience and the staff was sweet and friendly. I would go back, especially at these prices! Review #67 of 100 in 2023.

Not great for sushi. Did not taste particularly fresh. However the tempura was amazing. Really tasty kara age chicken too. To be fair, it's very cheap and cheerful with 5 pieces of sushi costing less than €4. Staff are welcoming and attentive. Grand if you want to quell a craving. Will still leave you wanting the real sushi deal though...

Very nice Japanese food and drink. Some nice selection of Japenese teas and bento sets as well. A nice little Japanese cafe this down near the docks area of Galway city to chill out in any time of year when you are in that area.

Purchased a €30 platter for 2 people earlier. To be honest, we dumped 80% of it and ordered a pizza afterwards. The staff were not helpful or informative at all and the sushi did not seem fresh in both taste and looks. The sushi boxes you can buy in Tesco actually tasted better.

Really friendly and efficient staff. My sushi craving was definitely satisfied after enjoying the calamari maki and also organic Salmon maki. Sushi ginger isn't great though.