An eight-seat counter in Smithfield, Dublin serves an 18-course Edomae sushi omakase built around fish from Irish waters.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 18
- Seats
- 8
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Sushi Matsukawa occupies a single counter on Queen St in Smithfield, Dublin 7, with room for just eight guests. There is one menu: an 18-dish omakase course that moves through nigiri and dessert, prepared in front of diners by the proprietor.
The kitchen follows Edomae technique, the Tokyo-style approach to sushi that developed in the early 1800s around methods for curing and preserving fish before refrigeration existed. Rather than importing Tokyo Bay fish, Matsukawa sources much of its catch in and around Ireland, so the selection on the counter shifts with what is available that week.
The restaurant is counter-only, which means the pace and order of the meal are set by the chef rather than a printed menu. Diners with allergies or other dietary restrictions are asked to flag them in advance so the course can be adjusted. Falling under the Luxury price tier, it serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday; Monday and Tuesday evening are the only closures in the listed hours, and Wednesday is dinner-only.
With no phone line listed, booking and any pre-visit questions about allergies or seating run through the restaurant's own website.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Sushi Matsukawa?
- There is no listed phone number, so reservations should be made through the restaurant's website.
- How many courses does the omakase include?
- The menu is a single 18-dish omakase course covering nigiri and dessert; there are no à la carte options.
- How many seats are at the counter?
- The restaurant has eight seats, all at a single counter, with the proprietor preparing each dish in view of diners.
- Can the course be adjusted for allergies?
- Yes, the restaurant asks guests to disclose allergies or dietary requirements in advance so the course can be changed accordingly.
- What are the opening hours?
- Matsukawa serves lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday, dinner only Wednesday and Thursday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.