Arisu Korean Restaurant

Nice introduction to Korean food here. We obviously looked a little startled while reading the menu so the lovely waitress approached us with some advice on what to order. She immediately steered us to the bibimbap, advising us that this was an authentic Korean dish and we couldn’t go wrong.
When asked for further recommendations, she seemed to get quite shy so we decided to do her a favor and order two bowls. There were preceded by some dumplings which were a little disappointing. Quite bland containing a mystery shredded meat.
The bibimbap was really good however. It arrived to the table with sizzling aplomb, a fresh egg plonked on top. The clay bowl keep the rice cooking throughout and the side of kimchi and seaweed really lifted the dish.
The bill came to less than 30 quid for two with beers which is great value by anyone’s standards.
Will be back to test out the Korean BBQ next.

Koreanisches BBQ hatte ich noch nie gegessen bzw. das ganze Drumherum miterlebt, um so gespannter war ich, was mich erwarten würde.
Was bei diesem BBQ besonders ist, ist der Grill in der Mitte des Tisches, auf dem die Speisen zubereitet werden.
Schnell waren die «Zutaten» bestellt und noch schneller ging es auch los. Rind in zwei schärfe Graden, Hähnchen, Schwein und Garnelen. Dazu eingelegte scharfe Zwiebeln, ein paar Saucen. Der Reis musste extra bestellt werden.
Das Ambiente war eher als schlicht zu bezeichnen, was ich auch ganz gut fand. Der Service war freundlich, sprach aber super leise, so das man aufpassen musste nicht zu verpassen.
Das Fleisch wurde in mehreren Runden fertig. Und war sehr durchwachsen. Nicht nur vom Fett– und Knorpelgehalt, sondern auch von der Qualität.
Am Besten gefiel mit hier das scharfe Rindfleisch, den meisten zu scharf, überraschte es mich, das mir es gut gefiel, da ich ansonsten auch nicht so ein super Scharf-​Esser bin.
Die Saucen waren ok, aber leider nur in ganz kleinen Mengen vorhanden. Nachlieferung immer nur gegen Aufpreis.
Ingesamt ein interessantes Erlebnis, aber aufgrund des qualitativ nicht so guten Fleisches nur 3 Sterne. Bei dem Preis hätte ich doch schon etwas mehr erwartet.

Thanks Unilocal!So happy I found this amazing Korean BBQ spot! The lunch deal can’t be beat. For less than 18 euro you can BBQ and eat sushi to your hearts content. Stand outs include the ribs and spicy beef. Wash it all down with a Ashanti beer and you have a lunch of champions!

Very nice place, nothing like it looks like from the outside.
Try the beef BBQ! The service was pretty good :)

Delicious Korean restaurant with great service.
Really reasonably priced with lots to choose from. Will definitely be back soon!

A big favourite on weekends to enjoy sleeping in after a night out and only waking up in time to enjoy the all you can eat menu. Been a few times and they have improved their variety and food quality, mostly on sushi. The barbacue is perfect. The waitresses are very good arranging the plates and the fire for you.

when you wanted to try korean bbq this is the place that you should try they usually have set orders like good for two people or 3 – 4.
at our first try of the bbq’s it was my birthday we ordered the good for two people bbq since they got loads of different meats on it already so thinking that would be enough already.
atfirst i got scared on the way how they cook it infront of you because of some videos in the internet same thing and the costumers got burned from the waitress mistake. But been there a couple of times already and ill assure you its safe and the waitress are very good on it.
we usually order rice on our barbecues but to tell you better eat the vegetables that comes in the barbecues rather than rice it saves money and its more healthier haha. we’ve been to arisu a couple of times already and there service is nice the staffs are really good and the owner is really nice. But we dont usually order the set menu now since its a lot for a two person, we usually ended up leaving some meats which is not nice, now we usually order the beef bulgogi and pork belly for barbecue. its amazing the taste is superb! .
i recommend also that youll try there korean wines which is so nice and strong good for this kind of weather we have now.

Big fan of all their all you can eat lunch menus! For 18 € you have a big selection of meats and some not terrible sushi. I haven’t eat anything that is not the all you can eat menu, but if you are hungry, this is a nice spot to go.

Well it’s pretty much what it says on the tin. We went for the 17.90 euro all you can lunchtime buffet. You get BBQ foods to choose from and a few different sushi selections but it’s a bit of a let down. Sure messing around with a BBQ in the middle of the table is fun but the selection is pretty poor. You have some beef and chicken and lots of sushi with salmon or crab stick. That’s pretty much it.
To be fair the price isn’t too exorbitant that you are getting value for your money but a bit of noodles or rice wouldn’t go astray. Added in the fact that the staff didn’t seem too friendly or that the toilets weren’t too clean it was an overall just grand experience…

Love affair with this place! Korean BBQ is awesome. Bulgogi beef is my fav and buckets of kimchi

Dropped in on spec with the family this eve, we hadn’t done the Korean BBQ thing before, so we plumed for that.
The food was fresh and tasty and fun, junior loved it.
Staff were fast and efficient and friendly.
All in, with enough food to fill 3 hungry souls and a glass of wine, 55 Euro.
Not bad at all, definitely worth a bash!

Arisu, I love you. Today was my second time there, this time for lunch and last time for dinner. I don’t know a ton about Korean food, but last time I was with a regular who took care of the ordering which is just so clutch. I’m going to move on like I can pull off the term «clutch.» Anywhooo we got the BBQ last time, and that is the way to go at Arisu. Each table is equipped with a mini cooktop and you cook the meats yourself, so it’s like basically hibachi without the flaming onion volcanoes. It’s really fun and great for groups. The spicy chicken stood out for being delicious, definitely order that.
For today’s lunch I got the bibimbap, and it was just perfect for a Sunday lunch after the previous night’s bender. It has crispy rice on the bottom, tasty beef and crispy veggies that entirely acquitted me of the previous night’s boozy sins. Lovely experience, my only regret is not having gotten the BBQ again.

Meant to leave a review for this place for awhile now. Oh time, where dost thou go!
It being our first time to try Korean and me and my better half being newbies, we went for the pork belly BBQ. I loved the whole theatre of our waitress starting us off by cutting up what seemed to me, a very large and generous amount of meat. It was left to us then to cook the meat to our liking.
It was accompanied by lettuce, kimchi (my first time trying it ever, better than I thought pickled cabbage could taste haha) and a pickled seaweed side dish that was a much more acquired taste!
Overall really liked it but at a push, would probably rate the hophouse on Parnell Street a little higher :)

On the fence about here. Sometimes it’s good to go back to a cracking place but then sometimes it’s not. This is the «not» situation. Might have given it a 4 before.
First time I had all the meats where they cook it in front of you and it was good but the girls were worried about smelly clothes afterwards, so we all just had our own meals. BIG mistake, huge!
I can’t pronounce the meat I had but it was beef in a slightly sweet soy sauce. It could have done with a bit more sauce but drowned it in soy so it was grand then.
Might give it another go some other time.

Arisu isn’t expensive and serves tasty food, which makes it a great option if you’re in the mood for a sit-​down Korean meal without spending a lot of money. The BBQ feature is a bonus and it’s mildly entertaining if you’re there with a group, as you can order something to share and watch it being cooked in front of you.
The menu isn’t super extensive, but if offers some good value combos and the more typical dishes, such as bibimbap, steamed dumplings, kimchi pancakes, etc. Sadly, the drinks selection is a bit poor and, even worse, there’s no dessert menu. However, I liked most of the things I tried, the seafood soup and the BBQs especially. The spicy and bitter flavours come out nicely in their food.
On a not so good note, something must be said about the hospitality of the staff on occasion — sometimes they’re not very accommodating, though some of the waiters can be nicer.
Another negative point are the stinted interiors and flimsy plastic tableware — the glasses and water jugs particularly look and feel terribly worn off — bringing down the whole experience.

Really disappointed with my last visit to Arisu. I got my usual bibimbap, all excited and ready to go. It arrives out — looks fine on first inspection; on second inspection, WHERE’S THE MEAT!!! There were two small slivers of meat in there and that was it. My friend who was eating the same thing had the same issue. It was really disappointing. I’ve always championed Arisu and their food to everyone I come across, but if they’re trying to save money by padding out meals with veg instead of meat, I’d advise them to rethink their strategy as honestly that would make me rethink coming back. I love Arisu though, so I will go back (though I don’t think my friend will), I just hope that it was a blip and the meat dish actually comes with meat!

I am not lying; this place is amazing. I am talking about food. Place might be not blistering of glamour, but it is kinda authentical and is a great experience.
What you should try. Any BBQ dish. Why, because it will be barbecued in front of you. That’s left, I mean right.
One benefit of this BBQ in the middle of a table is that your food stays hot for quite long time.
Food quality — couldn’t be more satisfied. What amazed me and intrigued was plenty of side dishes with main course. I ended up eating one thing with bare hands, then another with chop sticks and then with a spoon. So cool that was, unless you’re tidy freak person and don’t like to get your hands dirty.
Place has two main dining rooms. Both are just fine.
Staff is Korean and one of the nicest I’ve met. Will advise you in every way.
If you’re a beer lover, I recommend Japanese bottles beer Asari (I think it’s called 0.33 ml).
This place is must visit keeping in mind that you order a BBQ dish.

A few weeks ago I finally made it to Arisu and left a very happy bunny. We got the last table on a rainy Friday night and although I initially didn’t know what to order, I decided it didn’t really matter. Since I’ve had no previous experience with Korean food, I was either gonna like everything or nothing at all. Well, turned out I liked everything! All dishes are very reasonably priced so we tried a few different ones, all of them nice! Can’t wait to go back!

As I was told, that is the hot spot for Korean food in Dublin for sure. Everything I tried was delicious.
Initially, I wasn’t sure on what to order. I was curious about the Korean BBQ, which I have never tried. As soon as we got inside the place I saw some guys at the table beside us having the Korean BBQ and was like: I want it. I ordered the Pork Ribs BBQ. They cooked it in front of you, in small embedded grill they have on the tables. No smoke at all: they have those big tubes to suck it.
The BBQ was WOW, incredible. It comes with side of kimchi, lettuce and some kind of very spiced namul.
I was also told that there is appropriate way to eat this BBQ. You should make a small wrap using the lettuce. I tried it. But my skills were limited haha and I just made a mess because of the sauce!!! Well, in the end I ordered extra boiled rice and I just enjoyed my meal.
My partner had the Spicy Chicken Dup Bap. It looked beautiful, but apparently it was spiced enough, between super hot and OMG my tongue is gone. The conclusion was that the Spicy Chicken Dup Bap was the spicy paradise.
They have a limited choice of drinks and we just ordered sodas.
No desserts available.
The decoration of the places is really cool and it feels like you are in Korea for real, so I believe.
I really enjoyed the place, the staff and the food. I will def come back there to try their other menu options.

I was curious to try the bibimbap meal, I heard this dish being mentioned so many times whenever people were talking about Korean food.
I decided to give it a try and searched for a Korean place around Dublin 1 area. Arisu is located on Chapel street not far away from Henry street. There are other Asian restaurants around as well.
The restaurant is small, pretty simple, they don’t give much attention to decoration. We seated on a table and we were brought water, the glasses had dust. I asked for another glass anyway.
I ordered the bibimbap and my friend a bulgogi. The bulgogi was cooked on our table, the meat was tender and tasty, the side dishes were fine, really nothing special. My bibimbap was delicious I just feel that they put more rice and less meat, however I managed to use the meat for the bulgogi.

Another one of my Capel Street favourites. They’ve recently renovated and it’s now a lovely, well lit space! The staff are always friendly, and very helpful.
You can choose to order from menu, or go for the ‘all you can eat’ Korean BBQ & sushi. I usually order from the menu, the Spicy Chicken and the Bibimbap are two of my favourites. The portions are very generously sized and the prices are more than reasonable. (8 – 10 € main courses) As for the BBQ/​sushi, you need to be prepared (empty bellied) before you dive in there!