City Sushi Galway is tucked into Galway Bay Seafoods on Dock Road, offering a casual setting for Japanese food with an unusually close connection to the city’s seafood trade. The restaurant began as a small takeaway before securing a kitchen within the seafood business, and now offers both sit-down dining and takeaway. Its location away from the busiest parts of central Galway gives it more of a destination feel, while free private parking makes it convenient for those arriving by car.
Naturally, sushi is at the centre of City Sushi Galway, with nigiri, sashimi, temaki, rolls and hassomaki alongside bento boxes and sharing combinations. There’s a strong emphasis on seafood, with oysters available by the half dozen or dozen and a choice of salmon, seared salmon and other fish preparations. The menu also goes beyond sushi, with starters including chicken and vegetable gyoza, sunomono, shimeji, tempura prawns, fried squid and miso soup.
For diners who aren’t looking for raw fish, there are plenty of alternatives, including wings, cooked seafood and other Japanese-inspired dishes. Vegetarian options are available, while vegan and gluten-free choices are also listed. The restaurant’s food can be paired with a selection of wines and sake, adding a little more occasion to what remains an informal dining experience.
The setting is compact and casual, with a relaxed atmosphere that suits couples, families and small groups. Its position within the seafood premises gives City Sushi a distinctive character, while the food remains the main focus.
City Sushi is open for lunch and dinner on selected days, with later opening on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Takeaway and delivery are available, and reservations can be made for those who want to eat in. For sushi and seafood in Galway, it’s a distinctive option that combines Japanese cooking with a particularly local waterfront setting.