It has been an incredibly successfull few days for the Arklow food scene as Sushi Yama were named ‘Best Japanese Restaurant in Leinster’ at the 2026 Asian Restaurant Awards.
Speaking about their award the team took to their social media to let their supporters know what it meant.
“We are incredibly proud to announce that Sushi Yama has won Best Japanese Restaurant in Leinster at the Asian Restaurant Awards Ireland 2026. This achievement means so much to us, and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us along the way.”
A huge thank you to our amazing team for their hard work and dedication, and to all our wonderful customers for your continued support. This award belongs to all of you. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of serving you.”
The Asian Restaurant Awards was created in 2023 to celebrate the myriad of people bringing their cuisines and culture to this island. The awards event took place on Tuesday, October 13th in The Grand Hotel, Malahide.

