Ichigo Ichie, Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Cork, Ireland
Ichigo Ichie is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Cork located at Fenns Quay, offering a 12-course menu with 23 different dishes. The meals feature seasonal ingredients prepared using traditional techniques and are served at a counter-style setting.
The restaurant was established in 2018 by chef Takashi Miyazaki and earned a Michelin star within six months of opening. It was Ireland's first kaiseki restaurant offering kappou-style counter dining.
The restaurant name means 'once in a lifetime' in Japanese, reflecting a philosophy of treasuring each moment through carefully prepared meals. Guests experience this mindset directly by watching the focused preparation of every course.
Visitors should plan to spend time watching the chef work, as the experience is closely tied to observing food preparation. The intimate counter setup means you sit very close to the chef, so expect to be near the action throughout the meal.
The kitchen integrates locally sourced Irish ingredients into classical Japanese cooking methods, creating an unexpected culinary blend. This approach shows how traditional Japanese techniques can adapt to and work with local resources.
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