🕐 Hours
Mo-We 17:30-23:00; Th-Fr 12:30-15:00, 17:30-00:00; Sa 15:00-00:30; Su 15:30-22:00
About this spot
Chai Yo delivers an unexpected but brilliant twist on Japanese dining by serving high-end bao buns alongside classic dumplings in the heart of Temple Bar. You must order the Wagyu Dumpling to experience a melt-in-your-mouth texture that rivals any sushi spot in Tokyo, while the Guo Bao Pork Belly Bao offers a savory depth you won't find elsewhere. The wine list perfectly complements the rich meats with selections like the Chile Sauvignon Blanc Reserva and J. Moreau Chablis.
💡 Tips before you go
- Ask for dumpling dipping sauces on the side if you prefer to control your own spice level.
- Reserve ahead as this Lower Baggot Street location fills up quickly during Temple Bar's evening rush.
- Pair the Roast Duck Bao with the False Bay Chardonnay to cut through the rich, fatty skin.
Menu44 items
Appetizers
GUA BAO (1)
€9.5
Guo Bao (Pork Belly Bao)
GUA BAO
€9.5
Roast Duck Bao
ROAST DUCK BAO
€9.5
ROAST DUCK BAO (1)
€9.5
Spicy Sichuan Chicken Bao
SPICY SICHUAN CHICKEN BAO
€9
SPICY SICHUAN CHICKEN BAO (1)
€9
Wagyu Dumpling
WAGYU DUMPLING
€12
WAGYU DUMPLING (6)
€12
Mains
Chicken
€28
Duck
€31
Fillet Steak
€30
Kids Chef's Special
€22.5
Kids Chicken
€16
Kids Prawns
€16
Kids Salmon
€16
Kids Sirloin Steak
€16
Picanha Steak
€36
Prawns
€30
Salmon
€30
Scallops
€32
Sea Bass
€30
Teppanyaki
€39
Wagyu (Striploin)
Wagyu ( Striploin)
€42
Wagyu Kushiyaaki
WAGYU KUSHIYAKI
€19
WAGYU KUSHIYAKI (2)
€19
WAGYU SANDO
€28
Sides
Vegetables
€23
Set Meals
Chai Yo Special
€39
Chef's Special
€41
Kids Chef's Special
€28.5
Kids Tasting
€28.5
Kids Teppanyaki
€22.5
Seafood Special
€39
Tasting Menu
€41
Traditional Special
€39
Drinks
Chile, Santa Digna Sauvignon Blanc Reserva
€16
False Bay, Chardonnay
€32
Il Conto Vecchio Pinot Grigio
€33
J. Moreau et Fils, Chablis
€48
Les Oliviers, Sauvignon Blanc
€32
Maruxa Godello
€42
Picpoul de Pinet - Cave de Florencsac
€37
St Clair Vicars Choice Sauvignon Blanc
€36
Waltraud, Classic Riesling
€40