Kamakura Sushi & Ramen Restaurant in Belfast

Fantastic restaurant. Staff are very nice and chatty & the food is the best in Belfast. Highly recommend!

The proportion of the food was really good compared to the price. However it’s a bit far from the city centre.

Very cheap for amount of food bought and it was pretty good.

Cozy little restaurant, very nice atmosphere and a good menu with fair prices (especially for lunch). I was served by a very friendly and attentive waitress and the food was delicious and filling!

Beef noodle soup is elite but the salad ?! And the grilled salmon is shite

Superb place, great food. Our favorite place for a dinner.

Would like to give 5 stars all round. Food, best cooked sirloin I have had. Tempura so light and fish platter (tuna, salmon etc), beautiful. Not much wrong with the atmosphere either.

What a great find. We were in Belfast for the weekend and wanted to get some sushi whilst we were there. Googled it and Kamakura came up. It’s got a lovely atmosphere, the service was friendly and efficient and the food was lovely. Really well priced too. Would definitely go again if in Belfast.

Lovely restaurant with great food and service. The beef ramen was the best I've ever had! The only negative thing I can say is it seems everyone in the country has same idea as it's always busy. Make sure to get a booking!

Didn't expect this place to be good based on the photos in google review(can tell 100% not authentic) but didn't expect it to be that bad. Fiance wanted to give it a go so we went. The ramen was like a home made instant noodles but costs 18 pounds and the sushi.... the sushi rice was soooo wet like they don't even know how to cook rice properly. Don't get how they think they can put a high price tag on their food - not good at all so sorry to say. One good thing is, the place looks clean, but not the flowers on the plate with food which made me wonder if they re-use.....

We were in Belfast for one night and I really wanted some Japanese food. I googled and this place came out on top so. I had kimchi chicken ramen and my boyfriend had chicken teriyaki noodles. We also had some gyozas and I ordered some sushi but, that never arrived. The chicken was so dry, it was inedible. The ramen was ok but honestly, I can make better myself. My boyfriends chicken was just as dry but he did enjoy the noodles and sauce. The service wasn't great. The sushi was left on the bill even though it didn't come out so I asked for that to be removed. They didn't ask how the food was so I didn't bother telling them.

Good flavours but chicken was dry. Service was enthusiastic but clumsy.

Managed to find me a table on a busy Friday night despite the fact I hadn’t booked and was on my own - a lot of other places wouldn’t do that! I’m so happy they did, the food came out fast and was just lovely, plus it was fairly priced. The staff were also lovely and attentive! Highly recommend.

Great sushi. Probably the best anywhere in Ireland. The chicken katsu tempura sushi rolls are a personal favourite. However, all that was spoiled when we ordered dessert. We ordered the Japanese purin, which is basically a European flan. When they brought it out, it was a block of ice. Clearly they freeze them and defrost as and when needed. When I informed the manager of this he shrugged and said “That’s how it’s supposed to be” in a rather sheepish manner. It was obvious he knew they weren’t defrosted but decided to lie and act as though we didn’t know what we were talking about. When we were persistent, he went to the kitchen and sent the chef to speak to us. The chef, much like the manager, didn’t want to admit his mistake and also made the decision to say that’s how they’re supposed to be served. He, however, quickly changed his tune when he realized he couldn’t pull the wool over our eyes and eventually apologised. Which is more than what the manager did. The chef offered us some “soft” purin, which we declined as dessert was already spoiled by the extremely tense, awkward atmosphere the manager had created. Moments later, the manager popped his head around the corner and said “Do you want ice cream, free of charge?”. Again we declined for the same reasons as before. When I went to pay the bill, the manager hid it under a mound of mints and quickly busied himself getting the card reader ready. Luckily, I checked and he was still charging us for the dessert which we sent back! When I told him about this he grumbled and turned back to the register to remove the dessert from the total without as much as a “sorry”. His general attitude made it seem like he felt we were stealing money from him. That we were just an unnecessary inconvenience to his day. Quite frankly a very unprofessional individual. An apology would’ve went a lot farther than a “free” dessert (which he seemingly intended to charge us for anyway). Mistakes happen and it’s understandable to be a little embarrassed about sending out frozen food, but you take responsibility for it and offer an apology. You don’t lie and treat your customer like they’re stupid. Would I return? Yes Would I order dessert? No Does the manager need to work on his attitude? YES.

I think this place is hard to beat for both food (delicious) and service (wanted for nothing). Value for money was off the scale

This is a hidden gem. Hidden from the main street and an intimate atmosphere. The food is flavorful, and plenty. We ordered seafood soba and ramen which were very nice.

Superb sushi, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We have been before and get takeaway from here when we go for sushi. Best Japanese in Belfast

Went here for food, as I had been to the Kamakura on Newtownards road before I was excited to eat here but my hopes where to high. Before I say what I wasn't happy with I would like to thank the staff who where very kind and accommodating especially because we where a big group, the restaurant looked lovely and there was a nice atmosphere sad to say our experience was brought down by the food. I ordered the veggie ramen and it it was disappointing and flavourless, it was nothing like the ramen I had at the kamakura on the Newtonards road. Firstly Before I made my order I asked the waiter what sort of vegetables where in the broth... but he couldn't give me an answer and just pointed to the brief description on the menu. I think as a server in such a nice restaurant that is pricey you can atleast give some description of the food in detail. When I ordered the veggie ramen I was disappointed as it did not have much flavour, also it had no Asian vegetables.. looked like they just got a mixed bag of £1 veggies from Tesco and put it in the broth. The kamakura on Newtownards road definately has more Asian vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms and lots of other tasty vegetables things. The tofu was tasteless aswell. The rest of the table enjoyed their food, I guess it was the ramen that was a disappointment., it was just OK.

Great food, loved the atmosphere, vegan options are available! And a 5 min walk from Bradbury

Food was good. Some got the food from the menu but the chicken fried and not marinated as it stated on the menu. The Ramen was excellent. The bento boxes were great value, but the marinaded chicken was not marinated it was just fried in breadcrumbs and disappointing as not as on menu. The table was not set up, no napkins, or knives and forks. Had to ask for water five or six times. The order wasn’t taken for 20 minutes. And service really bad. We wouldn’t go back because of the bad service, not because of the food. The food was good. Really bad service, which let everything else down. There was no one else to serve and I had to ask for knives and forks three times, the girl continued setting up another empty table. Very disappointed

Absolutely delicious Japanese food. Huge portions. So tasty. Definitely recommend 😊

Good food but terrible service. Should have a little intelligent and generous staff. Next time probably takeaway would be a better option.

I just have only one suggestion. Please add the table 😄

Very delicious food & super friendly staff! BYOB 😉

Absolutely loved this place! I ordered the vegetarian ramen and it was perfect, the portion was huge and I felt bad that I couldn’t finish everything. Service was super friendly too

Been here many times and so disappointed in the service we had on Saturday night just passed. Main issue being that the restaurant was short staffed. Felt like one particular member of staff didn't have a clue what he was doing as well. Staff were getting frustrated with eachother. Had to ask for water multiple times. Had to ask for condiments multiple times (ended up asking the table next to us for theirs as we never got any)... my husband's food came out and I had to wait a further 10/15mins for SOME of my order. When i asked about the rest of my food the member of staff replied quite bluntly with "I don't know anything about that". When the rest of my order was eventually brought out (about another 10mins later), my items were doubled, moved off and on the table, then to another table that didnt order those items, then back to our table before they were corrected as to what we had actually ordered! No one cleared our table before we left. We had to go up to the till to ask for our bill and had we been asked how our meal went we would have told them then and there. I called on Sunday afternoon and was told someone would call me back before the end of the day. I also called on Tues (was also asked if I was complaining from a different table so clearly we weren't the only ones not happy!) as I hadn't heard from anyone and was told once again someone would call me back but same story. No returned phonecall. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. We've been here so many times before and could never flaw the food or the service, they were always so attentive. I understand being short staffed but when members of staff are visibly overwhelmed and frustrated with eachother it doesn't go unnoticed. Won't be back.

We were a party of 12 and staff couldn’t be any nicer. Food was really great.

The food was unbelievable, I would travel to Belfast for this alone. The staff were super lovely and the presentation of everything was superb.

having an automatic 10% service charge and then asking for tip on top of that ruins it. pay your workers more

Today I got takeaway from this restaurant. The miso soup and the sushi was all Tokyo standard food. This was my first experience of the location, the staff were very friendly and I am going back once lockdown is over to sit in. amazing quality food. The quality of the seafood was superb. the menu is very impressive. Worth a visit definitely. The octopus was particularly nice as was the salmon. going to dine in tomorrow (Oct 2021), have reviewed the menu, and will post photos and comments tomorrow. based on the past, I am expecting a great meal Today, was excellent, the food and the staff were excellent. Both myself my friend really enjoyed the food. Superb Tempura and Raman. definitely going back. (14th Oct 2021) First visit of 2022, had an excellent meal and a great conversation with an authority on Japanese food. his summary was, the venue and the food was excellent and it reminded him of his home in the east Back in August 2024, I got the seafood ramen and the Japanese green tea, it was very fresh, the staff were very efficient and we had an outstanding time. Going back soon

Service terrible used to be good starters came out after they brought the mains I asked for a runny egg yolk and they brought out a hard I sent that back and hard again.

Been several times and this was the best. Good staff and great food. Best sushi I have had in a long time. Tempura good if a little heavy. Ramen excellent. Great spot worth a try!

I don't know if they cater to desperate tourists who are tired of Irish food, or if this is a real representation of sushi in Northern Ireland. The staff was friendly but not competent. We had a reservation, and no one seemed to know where to put us. The hostess is also doing other things. They serve blended juice drinks, and every time someone orders one, they blend it in the small dining room so no one can hear anything. They only have three kinds of fish, and none of them are especially fresh or high quality, and the rice to fish ratio is way off--so much rice. They drenched my sushi roll in mayo that wasn't in the photo. They even put dollops of mayo on top of my rainbow roll, like that would somehow salvage that it wasn't rolled properly and that it counted avocado as one of the outer fish. The chicken in my daughter's ramen was woody and dry. Based on all the positive reviews, this may well be a representation of Belfast sushi--it certainly frightened me out of eating any further sushi anywhere else in town.

Food is always good, but units have a different lunch menus layout which make me select incorrect plate. Attendent did not explain that bento box would be chicken or veg option. Donegal unit has a clear menu with photos.

Food was quite traditional. Not alot of options for people who form eat seafood. But was good to try. Great presentation

Very good restaurant. We had chicken ramen and Gildas and a salad. Everything was excellent.

Great portions great Taste. Good quality.

Very delicious ramen. The best I hot since Japan. Thanks for the lunch.

Update 2-8-2024: Was in Belfast so I got a take away here. Something went wrong with the order so had to wait a little longer, but okay. Unfortunately all sushi rice was cooked way too far. Did not seem fresh. We had the eel and avocado and also the crab and king prawn. Kimchi and gyoza were nice enough. Threw away half the sushi. Not going here again :(. ——————————————————- Lovely hidden gem near the centre. Walked over there through a little sketchy neighborhood, but was delighted by the beautifully made up food and cocktails. I came in half an hour earlier than my reservation. Was after waiting 2 minutes escorted to a nice table. Portions are big so don't over order too much… that’s where I want wrong. With cocktails, water, beer and lovely food we spend around 80 pounds (excluding tip). Seasoning the sushi a bit more would make it a 5. The staff were all lovely and helpful. If back in Belfast will definitely visit again.

Great food, lovely atmosphere, very pleasant staff! A great choice if you want to enjoy Japanese food in Belfast.

Don't expect authentic Japanese food. More like generic Asian food. Booked online the day before for dinner on 12Jul since many restaurants were closed that day- my booking was accepted but when we arrived it was closed . We went the following day as the reviews seemed good.

I advise you to look for another place for lunch or dinner, because the service is terrible, you had to ask for all the items, for example (when ordering we were asked about ginger and wasabi, I asked for it 3 times in about 15-20 minutes) and the third time they brought it out, in general, the service is terrible, need to change, I would not recommend eating here, but the food is ok.

We were in town for the weekend and visited this shop due to its high ratings here on google and we were honestly shocked by how poor the food and service was. Our table has no serving plates/chopsticks and the server seemed to be in no hurry to sort it out, when we asked for them he brought everyone forks? then a young lady came out of the back and immediately dressed the table, she said something to him and he just shrugged and went back to playing with his phone. The food was ok but honestly i dont get the high rating everyone gives it, it wasnt amazing, it was passable at best. If this is the best Belfast has to offer then im sorry for the locals as its rough.

This is my second time at karakura. It’s just excellent highly recommend. Love the sashimi, sushi and the ramen is enormous and delicious. I’d say it’s one of the best restaurants in Belfast ❤️

Horrendous service. Staff ignored us, and when we finally put our order in, we had to wait 30+ minutes to get it. People who had come in after us were served before us and within 10 minutes maximum. When the order finally came after us asking a few times about it, it was wrong. It was poorly presented in comparison to the food given to other customers and staff didnt bring us any additional condiments, as they did with other customers. We just ate it quickly, paid and told staff not to bother with drinks and the rest of our order. I can't stress it enough that 3 parties who came in after us, who ordered way more food than us, were served very quickly (drinks and food). Avoid this place like the plague, much better options elsewhere.

I really wanted to like this place, as I love me some good ramen, but good lord is this place both not good nor is it really ramen. It is more akin to a pho with instant noodles mixed in. I got the beef kimchi ramen thinking it would be some interesting combination they had workshoped, but it was actually spawned from a misunderstanding of the cuisine they were trying to mimic. My girlfriend got the Yasai Yaki Soba and it also used gross instant noodles and had more beansprouts than noodles. The sushi was fine but both of our stomachs are having issues the day after eating here. Do not go here expecting anything close to authentic Japanese food. Additionally, we made a reservation ahead of time which the manager struggled to find and would not seat us in a nearly empty restaurant until he could find it. There were 4 wait staff in there for 12 tables and we had only one check in from our wait staff. Go at your own risk.

The broth is ok and the vegetables are very fresh. Not exactly a traditional Japanese ramen but this kind of thing is very common in Western world anyway. It is a nice noodles of its own category. The chicken breast is sad though, but to be fair chicken breast is most of the time sad.

Good vegan options and good service!

Best Japanese food I have ever eaten. Very nice staff who helped us with excellent recommendations. Great portion sizes and even better taste.

One of the better Japanese restaurant in Belfast.

this is terrible for this price

We stayed in Belfast for 2 nights as we were trading in Q-con. I looked up places for Ramen and this place came up first. I seen the rating and I was like it can be true... But surprisingly.. it is. It deserves 5 stars. The sushi was really nice and fresh! And we were surprised the portions were big! I barely could finish my bowl of ramen🍜. I had the vegetarian one and omg it was the best soup I've ever had. Tofu was exquisite!!! For dessert I had purin and it was delicious, so was the Mochi. We were impressed by the food and we would definitely come back. It was a bit pricey but it was worth it.

Absolutely lovely spot for lunch, their lunch menu being excellent with a good choice of dishes. Staff are excellent, attentive and pleasant. Service is quick and meals arrive quickly.

Excellent food, but really bad service. We booked for 7.15 and the table wasn't ready, the food was excellent too bad we waited 45 minutes for a portion of rolls. Waiters who didn't know what to do. But the food was decent

The best Ramen I had, nice and quiet place to enjoy your meal.

The best food and service, strongly recommended. Thanks so much for the fabulous experience 😌

Avoid at all cost!!! I never write reviews but this place was so bad I had to warn others. I went on Sunday with my partner and kids. We ordered kimichi chicken ramen, the chicken was not cooked fresh and was dry as hell, the worst ever, its was like trying to swollow a dry sock. Tempura squid, with the membrane not removed from it, nearly choked twice. A selection of sushi rolls all straight outa the fridge from the day before. goyza pork dumplings half cold half warm. kids had udon noddles and chicken, again chicken drier than the Sahara desert. Its a joke that this place has such good reviews it must be their friend and family posting reviews or the dry chicken fan club ,who knows. Your paying top dollar prices and getting bottom dollar food. do yourselves a favor and go to another Japanese restaurant, we definitely will be nowhere near it again. You have been warned.

Beautiful food, lovely helpful staff and friendly atmosphere! We love this place! Highly recommend!

Booking essential. Super fast service. Had Salmon Sashimi and Seafood Ramen upon waiter recommendation. Sushi was fresh and really big portion. Seafood ramen was tasty, had squid, egg, prawns. Salmon pieces were interesting interpretation (battered, leading to soggy texture whilst in soup), but nonetheless delicious. 21 May 2024: consistently excellent, had kimchi ramen, flavorful, tender beef brisket. Ace 😍

Disappointed with the food , I reckon it’s a Chinese restaurant trying to imitate Japanese food. Dish I went for had beans sprout. Broccoli, peppers and mushrooms. Veggies you would find in a stir fry not in Japanese cuisine . Food wasn’t authentic at all . Also overpriced for what it was .

Although not authentic Japanese, the food was quite good. Unfortunately though the service was terrible - they took down an order for the wrong ramen, brought out the wrong dish and then forgot my miso soup and the egg in my boyfriend’s ramen. Also it would be helpful if seasonal vegetables were specified on the menu as I’m pregnant and the ramen ended up coming out with bean sprouts which I’m not supposed to eat while pregnant.

Great food. Ramen excellent. Sushi fresh and well presented. Service excellent in a cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend.

I'm a ramen specialist. In all Japanese restaurants, I only eat ramen. And I'll give your ramen a rating of 8/10.

We ordered sushi 🍣 and BBQ chicken soba 🍜 and it was super delicious..

This is the best sushi in Belfast. Since there was no room, we took them with us and even when they cooled down a little they were delicious. Very friendly staff. Fast service.

Honestly the service was not that great which is a shame because this was a small place and there are like 5 waiters in there for 15 tables. The food was pretty okay. Not too great to be honest. The seaweed salad had the normal seaweed on top with some other type below it, which was not great. The sushi itself was not the greatest cuts, the tuna was not tender really, which was weird and the rice to filling ratio was not great, as you can see in the picture. The sake was decent, not great not bad. I don't know if there are a lot of sushi options in Belfast, but this didn't really hit the mark for me.

Fabulous food and service we found this restaurant whilst out on a trip ! The decor is stunning the girl front of house so pleasant and helpful ! Delicious stir fry and curry !! Gorgeous tempura chicken rolls !! Nothing not to like !! Thanks chef !!

The food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly.

Fresh and delicious. Seafood tempura sushi roll was sensational. Good service and good value

We have been coming here for years now and everytime we've had fantastic meals. Our favorite dish we always look forward to is the seafood tempura rolls delicious! Favourite japanese restaurant in the UK/Ireland. Thank you very much for the meal.

Kimchi chicken ramen is the nicest ramen I've tried anywhere in Belfast

This is the first time I am trying Japanese cuisine. Despite not being exceptional, it was an enjoyable experience. The appetizer particularly impressed me. Service was decent and quite helpful. They have a nice ambiance. Drinks and food were well presented.

Kamakura Sushi & Ramen: Where the portions are bigger than your hopes for flavor! If you've got a stomach as deep as the Pacific Ocean and taste buds in hibernation, this place is your jackpot. But if you're seeking taste, prepare for a flavorless beef ramen that'll leave you contemplating the meaning of spice.

One waiter told us our table was ready and started taking us there and someone else (their manager I think) told us to stop and started questioning our reservation. The table was given away to a random group and we had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the next one. When they showed us to the table, they hadn’t cleaned it up yet and we sat there with the cleaning supplies on the table. We never got an explanation for anything but from what I could tell, the people waiting outside possibly had an earlier reservation. The staff should have just explained that to us though. Food was amazing and saved the experience.

Food is great but the service is appalling. If they get your order correct it’s slow to come out. Waited over 30 minutes for food to come out. Waited another 20 minutes and went to ask where the rest was. Turned out the order wasn’t relayed to the kitchen. Told them to just bring the bill and forget about it. Will think long and hard about going back.

Very nice 5 stars definitely we will be back soon!! One big issue we get the table very close to main door and delivery drivers keep coming and opening doors ☹️ ( cold 🥶 ) staff very nice 👌 food amazing thank you

This place was amazing, my first time having Japanese food and Kamakura did not disappoint. The staff were lovely and will most definitely be back again.

Delicious and well worth the price, my ramen bowl was huge and delicious!

Fantastic food and unreal service. Everything was quality staff were so friendly gave us suggestions over food and drinks unbelievably helpful, went for a birthday and will be back again!

Food was delicious. So happy I decided to have sushi!

It was our first time eating at Kamakura and we will definitely be back. The food was absolutely phenomenal. Great quality, brilliant portions and affordable. The customer service was the best We've ever had. I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! Thank you to all the hard working staff!!

Really love the sushi, food, staff and atmosphere of Kamakura, been going for ages and as a vegan there is alot of opinions I can have, staff are helpful and friendly. Cosy atmosphere in this cute little restaurant.

A bit cold inside in the winter months. Food was great. You should definitely visit this place!!!

Upon arrival we did not pass judgement on the condition, size or decor of the place. Based on the reviews we were prepared to give it a chance. The furniture is quite uncomfortable as they are little stools with no back support. We ordered maki, hosmaki, edamame and maki udon noodles. The portions were plentiful and we were offered a take away for the remainder. The maki was quite thick with rice which made it difficult to eat. Nothing bad, nothing outstanding, just fairly basic for the expense and effort to travel there.

Amazing atmosphere, brilliant food, and great staff. There's a big menu to choose from and a dish perfect for everyone

Nice food! Katsu kare was really yummy and very good size portion. Also the tuna was very tasty.

Wow!! Amazing! Portions are huge, service was brilliant & food was stunning

All my food went to waste. You didn't not mention the food was wrapped with plastic because the bag inside was broken. Once I removed the plastic al my food was wasted on the ground.

All was great but seats were cramped. Just a little more room would have been great.

Food is great!! The serving comes fast and big. Staff are nice and accommodating especially Dave. Totally worth it 😊

actually so delicious, amazing beef ramen

One of the food runners was rushing and ended up spilling soy sauce on me. Tofu dish wasn’t seasoned. Vegetarian sushi not as great. Felt rushed from the moment we sat down by the server telling us we only had an hour. Overall not a great experience.

Great food, warm staff and cozy restaurant. Will definitely visit again.

We travelled 2 hours to dine here after friends recommended the restaurant. From the moment you walk in through the quirky sliding door you are greeted with warmth and friendliness . The restaurant décor is warm and inviting and creates a lovely atmosphere and is exceptionally clean. The staff are lovely and very knowledgeable regarding the food and could recommend dishes to us. Food came quickly and was freshly prepared using quality ingredients. The taste of the food was exceptional the best Japanese food we have had since living in Northern Ireland. I can highly recommend the Ramen and the noddle dishes were delicious. The sushi is divine and so fresh there was nothing we could fault it was perfect. The menu is varied and there are options for everyone very good choices available. Booking is a must as the restaurant is very popular and busy. We had a fantastic evening thank you to all the staff.

Food was amazing and really good value for money.

Excellent as always. Best sushi in Belfast.

Very busy when we visited around 7pm. I'm guessing it is recommended to book. Smallish place but bright and homely. I had the Beef Kimchi Ramen with Pork Gyoza as a side/starter. Both were filling and exceptional, if a little pricey, but that's the way things are going nowadays.

Order for delivery, and that was a disappointment. I could have roll better sushi . Ramen has no flavour and beef was like roast beef left over from Sunday dinner and chucked in it .

We had a very rushed meal and were asked, after 50 minutes, to leave the table as the next party had arrived. This was not made clear when we booked or on arrival. The meal itself was good but I feel a fast food outlet would have been a better experience. Very very disappointed. Treated appallingly and will never go back.

I had a salmon ramen and it was super delicious! It was not cheap (£17) but the grilled salmon on top was generous! The service was great. They accommodated us despite not having reservation and at a busy time.