The Best Sushi in Galway

It’s filling, flavorsome, and has a wide range of choice. Here are our top picks for the best sushi in Galway. From Cali rolls and maki rolls to nigiri, there is a load of variety when it comes to sushi, so read on to meet the Galway restaurants that do it the best!

Osaka

Osaka offers visitors a dining experience of the finest Japanese and Asian cuisine. Their kitchen uses only the freshest ingredients and never uses MSG. Their sushi options include norimaki, nigiri, hosomaki, and futomaki. At Osaka, there is something to suit everyone because they also offer a variety of gluten free and vegan/vegetarian options too.
157-159 Upper Salthill Road // more here 

above: photo courtesy of Osaka 

City Sushi Galway

Chefs Helio and Lucas at City Sushi Galway are bringing Galway city a fresh new take on authentic Japanese sushi by infusing each dish with bold but simple flavours. Here, sushi really is their passion and their signature rolls offer loads of variety for all tastes and preferences. Options include their vegetarian rolls, hot rolls, eel nigiri, rainbow rolls, and many many more.
Galway Bay Seafoods, The Docks // more here

above: photo courtesy of City Sushi Galway

Umbrella Asian Tapas

Known for their incredible Asian tapas, and insanely flavorsome ramen, Umbrella Asian Tapas does sushi just as well as they do everything else. They offer 9 different sushi options on their diverse menu, with one of the most popular choices being the ‘Green Dragon’ - and for good reason; prawn tempura and cucumber rolled up in nori and sushi rice, topped with avocado - yes it really is as good as it sounds.
Middle Street, City Centre // more here

above: photo courtesy of Umbrella Asian Tapas 

Wa Sushi

Possibly the most famous spot for Japanese cuisine in Galway, Wa Sushi is always a delight for the sense.  Open since 2002, Wa originated in the Galway Market, and have continued to evolve to ensure they craft some of the best sushi in Ireland. A menu standout is their salmon katsu roll - crispy panko battered salmon, wrapped in a thick roll with avocado, cucumber and spicy mayo, it is mouth-wateringly amazing.
13 New Dock St, The Docks // more here

above: photo courtesy of Wa Sushi

Tomodachi

Offering the widest range of choice, Tomodachi is sure to satisfy all sushi cravings. Their decor adds to the entire experience with cute polaroid pictures scattered around the restaurant, not to mention the friendly staff. It is also the only place in Galway to offer Kaiten-sushi ( conveyer belt of sushi). The Prawn Tampura Maki is extremely delicious, but with such quality, you’re sure to enjoy whatever you get.
Eglinton Street, City Centre // more here

above: photo courtesy of Tomodachi, photo by Julia Dunin

Feature photo courtesy of Umbrella Asian Tapas