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Yakiniku Matsukawa
Japanese yakiniku (A5 Wagyu BBQ)YakinikuA5 WagyuTable grillJapanese BBQ
Ireland's first dedicated Japanese yakiniku restaurant, Yakiniku Matsukawa brings premium A5 Wagyu table-grilling to Dublin's IFSC under the ownership of Japanese restaurateur Yu Uchida.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- IFSC / North Docks
- Since
- 2023
- Owner
- Yu Uchida
Plate № 31
About
Yakiniku Matsukawa is the third venture by Japanese owner-operator Yu Uchida, the visionary behind the acclaimed Matsukawa omakase. Situated at George's Dock in Dublin's IFSC, the restaurant introduces Ireland's dining scene to authentic Japanese yakiniku — the art of grilling premium cuts of A5 Wagyu beef at the table over specially regulated heat. The 焼肉松川 (Yakiniku Matsukawa) name signals an uncompromising commitment to Japanese culinary heritage. Irish food media described the opening as a landmark moment for Dublin's Japanese restaurant scene. Reservations are available via the Matsukawa website.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakiniku Matsukawa sits in IFSC / North Docks, one of Dublin's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Ireland's first authentic Japanese-owned yakiniku restaurant, serving premium A5 Wagyu at the table
- Same Japanese ownership as the celebrated Matsukawa omakase, guaranteeing pedigree and authenticity
- A unique interactive dining format where guests grill their own premium cuts over a table flame
- Exceptional A5 Wagyu sourced and prepared to Japanese yakiniku standards not found elsewhere in Ireland
Confirmed authentic: owner Yu Uchida (Japanese) confirmed by The Times review and Charfood/Facebook describing it as 'Ireland's first Japanese-owned yakiniku restaurant'. Some operational details (phone, specific hours) still listed as 'coming soon' on website.
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Frequently asked
About Yakiniku Matsukawa
- Is Yakiniku Matsukawa an authentic japanese yakiniku (a5 wagyu bbq) restaurant in Dublin?
- Yes — Yakiniku Matsukawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese yakiniku (a5 wagyu bbq) in Dublin: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Yakiniku Matsukawa located?
- Yakiniku Matsukawa is located at Unit 3, George's Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 RP89, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland in the IFSC / North Docks neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakiniku Matsukawa?
- Yakiniku Matsukawa accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yakiniku Matsukawa?
- Yakiniku Matsukawa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese yakiniku (a5 wagyu bbq) of this format in Dublin.
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