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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to DARUMA where every aspect is designed to let you experience the essence of Japanese izakaya.
Our concept is to make you feel right at home while savouring authentic Japanese flavors.
Our professional team values craftsmanship and professionalism, infusing passion into each dishes and drinks.
About sake cocktails, we take pride in our originality. We cherish the seasonality of ingredients, using our knowledge and understanding to offer flavours that surprise and delight.
This season, the theme is "It's all about Umami”. We approached to those ingredients from multiple angles.
Enjoy our A/W 24 collection.
About our premium sake, we have the largest range of sake on our list in Ireland. We continually dedicate our heart towards discovering the sake world where we want to take you to.
We value communication with our guests, aiming to spread the Japanese drink culture, build trust and create a joyful atmosphere for everyone who visits.
Here at DARUMA, in Temple Bar,
the heart of Dublin, meets warm hospitality, and each drink celebrates tradition, craftsmanship, and the joy of sharing unforgettable moments with you.
Light
Refreshing
Rich
Strong
金木犀
Signiture
2024
Golden
Leaves
€ 15
Umeshu, Orange wine, Dry vermouth, Osmanthus, Gingko leaves, Truffle,
Olive oil
Sulphites
Osmanthus a.k.a fragrant olive brings you back to a vibrant autumn park. Golden leaves are gently falling, beautiful flower and a sweet, earthy aroma in the air. Enjoy this nostalgic sip.
琥珀
Signiture
2024
Amber
Sake, North Cork butter, Demerara,
Aged barrel bitters, Orange
€ 14
Milk
Calm, rich and nostalgic... Amber embodies the essence of Timelessness. We are inviting you to pause and savour life’s moment. Old fashioned style with browned butter washed sake.
ルーツ
Signiture
2024
Roots!
€ 15
Shochu, Lemongrass, Pimento, Burdock, Ginger, Lime, Egg white
Eggs
"Roots" has many meanings. It signifies where you come from, what you are made of, and the roots rock reggae Yu san always listened to.
Now, the seeds we DARUMA have planted are beginning to sprout and take root. With the hope of making those roots deeper and stronger, this cocktail is created with Jamaican-inspired by using root vegetables wich are rich in Umami.
恋焦がれ
Signiture
2024
CHAR
€ 15
Shochu, Hoji cha, Coconut water,
Hot honey
Inspiration came from the flames of roasting green tea to make hojicha, the coconut water savoured after a long walk in the blazing sun, and the spiciness of chilli peppers that set the body on fire. From these, it is named CHAR, as each sip reminds you once again of the burning desire you had in your youth.
味噌パッション
Signiture
2024
Me so
Passionate
€ 15
Smoky Shochu, Umeshu, Passion fruits, Burnt red miso, Padron pepper, Demerara, Lemon, Milk (Clarified)
Milk
Soy
We asked Chat GPT to create a cocktail. (Are we allowed to be lazy sometimes, RIGHT?) However, the cocktail was like Ouch! Perhaps the prompt wasn't good enough. So ended up, we had to recreate based on them. However, making cocktails is our passion. We created a delicious Umami cocktail with burnt miso, inspired by our burning passion.
わさび
DARUMA classic
2024
Wasabi
€ 14
Shochu Wasabi Peach Lime Demerara Milk (Clarified)
Milk
Updated with clarification to express Wabi-sabi. The unique taste of peach's fruitiness blended beautifully with the flavor of wasabi creates a perfect balance. It's refreshing, with a hint of of wasabi-kick hits you later on. Our ceramic cups are made in Japan, ensuring a longer-lasting freshness by keeping it cooler for longer. If you find it cracked, let us know. We will fix them with Kintsugi method.
果樹園ハイボール
Signature
2024
Orchard
Highball
€ 15
Shochu, Irish apple cider vinegar,
Irish honey, Smoked Irish sea salt,
Vanilla, Watnut, Soda
Nuts
This is a drink that celebrates Ireland’s natural flavors and pairs perfectly with Japanese food. The tartness of apple cider vinegar, the floral notes of Irish honey, and a pinch of Irish sea salt bring out the richness of Ireland’s landscape — a refreshing mix of Irish charm and Japanese simplicity.
ラズベリー
Signiture
2024
Raspberry
Nigori sake Dry vermouth Raspberry Tomato Demerara Lemon Egg white Soda
€ 14
Eggs
Sulphites
The cloudy Nigori sake is like the mist in the evening air, and tomato adds a whisper of umami. This drink captures the beauty of an cooler seasons, perfectly balancing sweet and savory, soft and bold. Each sip feels like watching the day slowly fade into night, as the sky turns soft and calm.
ゆず
DARUMA classic
2022
Yuzu
€ 14
Sake, Umeshu, Yuzu, Demerara,
Lemon, Angostura
Hooray, YUZU is baaaaack! Yayyy!! Is there some great story behind it? Nope. Don’t ask anything, just try it.
碧
DARUMA classic
2023
AO
€ 14
Sake, Black currant, Umeboshi,
Honey, Lime
Ao means blue. In Japan, the sky appears a deeper blue as the weather turns colder from autumn to winter. Enjoy the unique combination of fruity, blue-violet cassis and the umami-rich salty plum.
ライチ
DARUMA classic
2022
Lychee
€ 14
Sake, Lychee, Lemon, Rhubarb Egg white
Eggs
The queen of Daruma classic featuring lychee, is sweet, fruity and exudes elegance, a refreshing and light. It is said, Yang Guifei, one of the Three Great Beauties of ancient China, also adored this drink!? For aperitif or dessert.
抹茶マルガリータ
DARUMA classic
2022
Matcha
Margarita
Sake, Matcha, Lime
€ 14
Back on the menu. Why? Because we've imported higher quality matcha from Japan. The Premium Matcha has sweet, complex and umami. Not only bitterness. To fully savor the flavor, we've simply balanced it with sake and lime juice.
Non Alcohol
Aperitifs are also essential for those who don't drink alcohol! Fruity and refreshing drink is here to get ready your stomach for Daruma experience!
ALL € 9
N/A YUZU
N/A MATCHA
N/A BLACK CURRAT
N/A APPle Tree fizz
BEER
ASAHI Draft | Glass 330ml | €5
KIRIN ICHIBAN | glass 330ml | €5
ASAHI DRAFT | Pint 568ml | €8
KIRIN ICHIBAN | PINT 568ml | €8
KIRIN alcohol FREE | bottle 330ml | €5
Sake / Wine
We've carefully chosen Sake & Wines that perfectly match Japanese cuisine, after detailed talks with our suppliers. Our list is thoughtfully put together to pair beautifully with our dishes, enhancing your dining experience. Explore our selection to find the perfect Sake/Wine that complements your meal.
For more details, please check our list.
premium sake
Japanese draft lagar
Premium Japanese tea
A specialty grade JAPANESE TEA | €4.95
Cultivated surrounded by the unique climate and abundant natural blessings of Japan, this tea offers a superb taste with high umami and minimal bitterness. We provide the best quality tea suited for the season. Feel free to ask our staff about today's tea selection.
Coffee / tea
Espresso | €1.95
Double espresso | Americano | €2.95
Latte | cappuchino | flat white | €3.95
Matcha latte | €4.95
Irish tea | €2.50
About DARUMA
DARUMA, inspired by real izakaya in Japan. Drinking culture is an important activity in Japan for creating a sense of togetherness and honesty with friends and coworkers. With that inspiration, we created a casual hangout spot for after-work socializing, drinking, and a menu for sharing.
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DARUMA Temple bar
13 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 P658
(01) 534 1595
@daruma_dublin
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 12:00 – 22:00
