Kildare restaurant receives prize at the ninth annual Just Eat Awards

Newbridge-based Japanese restaurant Fujiyama was acknowledged last night at the ninth annual Just Eat Awards. The awards, which celebrate and recognise Ireland’s favourite restaurants and takeaways, were hosted by TV presenter and podcaster, Muireann O’Connell at Dublin’s iconic Mansion House.

Fujiyama Newbridge was awarded the Bronze prize in the Best Japanese category at the Just Eat Awards. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Fujiyama is recognised among local customers for its delicious sushi and sashimi dishes. Fujiyama offers a truly authentic Japanese experience with a range of delicious dishes to satiate all tastes.   

A total of 150 restaurants were nominated under 16 categories, with shortlisted representatives from all over the country in attendance at the glamorous black-tie event.  

Over 35,000 votes were cast for local and independent takeaways across Ireland in recent weeks. The ceremony saw a delectable array of restaurants commended for their hard work and dedication to delivering the highest standard of service and delicious food. 

The full list of Just Eat Award winners are as follows:  

Best of Ireland: Sambros, Co. Limerick 

Best Burger: Hot Chix by Ruby’s, Co. Dublin 

Best Chain: Romayo’s Group 

Best Chinese: Summer Inn, Swords, Co. Dublin 

Best Chipper: O’Reilly’s Fish, Chips, and Pizza, Co. Cork 

Best Indian: Thindi, Co. Dublin 

Best Japanese: Wagamama 

Best Mexican: Banditos, Oranmore, Co. Galway  

Best Newcomer: Bó Bainne, Co. Dublin 

Best Pizza: Firehouse Pizza, Ballymun, Co. Dublin  

Best Sustainability: Camile Thai 

Best Thai: Saba To Go, Co. Dublin 

Best Vegetarian: YumGrub, Co. Dublin 

Best of Connacht: Sligo Fish and Chips, Co. Sligo 

Best of Leinster: Firehouse Pizza, Ballymun, Co. Dublin 

Best of Munster: Sambros, Co. Limerick 

Best of Ulster: Ali Kebabish Indian Takeaway, Co. Cavan