For the decade I've been delving into sushi, ever since I first sat at the conveyor belt of dreams known as Yo Sushi (feel like pure sh*t, just want her back) Japanese cuisine has been within my top three favourite kinds of food. Sushi is so versatile; it's the kind of food that can be casual, a takeaway lunch option when you've accidentally on purpose left your microwaveable leftovers at home again, or a special occasion, worthy of putting on that pair of heels normally reserved for weddings or wrestling with the Dyson Air Wrap for an hour.

Dublin doesn't exactly have an abundance of sushi spots per se in the way it does pizza spots, burrito spots, burger spots (we could go on), but lucky for us the small selection is mighty, particularly in the city centre, and all at varying price points. So while SMJ may not be impressed much, Shania Twain style, by the concept of raw fish atop seaweed-wrapped rice, I can say that we Dubliners certainly are, and here are the top 10 places to get it in Dublin:

Kicking things off with a strong contender, at Eatokyo you get a serious amount of bang for your buck. Norimaki plates all sit under €10, the same which can't be said for other locations that feature on this list. You get some choice over how many rolls you get, which is great if your love language is the opposite of Joey Tribbani's and is sharing food; you can opt for four or eight pieces of their chef-selection futomaki, ensuring you don't leave the premises without trying every rice and fish combination your heart desires.

Of all the spots on this list, Musashi has taken the most of my money. I have been ordering from this place for years, eating unquantifiable amounts of eel avocado norimaki, prawn tempura, and gallons of miso soup by this point. I've sat inside for romantic meals, ordered takeaway for a night on the couch with Netflix, or met pals on lunch breaks for a speedy catch-up that involves swapping some salmon nigiri for bluefin tuna - you're never disappointed with a feast. The staff are attentive while also allowing you the privacy to enjoy your meal and the food is always made fresh to order, and tastes it, unlike that unique taste that comes from supermarket sushi.

The service is as friendly as it is quick, rewarding your patience if you do decide to wait in a queue out the door. If you're unsure what to get given the large selection, we recommend ordering one of the sushi sets; not only are they incredibly affordable, sitting around the €13.45 mark, you get a serious amount of food. For example, we would suggest ordering the Takara Rainbow Set, which consists of two tuna avocado, two eel avocado, two salmon avocado, two tuna nigiri, two salmon nigiri, one taco octopus-nigiri, and one sweet shrimp nigiri.

Beloved by office workers for their budget-friendly and super-filling bento box, Zakura has a whole lot more to offer than lunchtime fare. There's a great relaxed atmosphere created by the kind and attentive staff members, it's the kind of place you can come for a solitary meal, a big group meet up or a long overdue catchup, and feel properly catered to. There are some great flavours on the menu especially if you dine in, with a great variety of seafood available from eel, salmon, tuna, squid, or yellowtail. As with restaurants like Eatokyo and Musashi, Zakura is on the more affordable side of the sushi spectrum, even offering BYOB for just a €6 corkage fee per bottle. We don't need to tell you how spenny a bottle of wine can get in this city, so the bring your own aspect of this restaurant is a great way to avoid a €40 bottle of pinot grigio to your bill.

It should come as no surprise that the trend has since metamorphosed into something else, which is where Sumaki shines. The sushi burrito swaps out the traditional beans, peppers, and meat for avocado, raw fish, and shredded carrots, contained in a seaweed blanket instead of a tortilla wrap, Sumaki provides the burrito experience for the pescatarians of the world - perhaps this would appeal to Saoirse-Monica Jackson more, despite the fact she's experienced the sushi at Nobu.

Tokyo Kitchen might be a spot you easily walk by, but if you're a lover of raw fish, we can't emphasise how much you ought to give this little hole-in-the-wall a chance. Usually frequented by barristers, film students and trendy types this spot off a Smithfield backstreet is worth donning the carhartt/wig for. The sushi is prepared by chefs with over a decade of experience in this art, expertly rolled and using fresh and healthy ingredients. If you're particularly daring, nothing will prove this restaurant's worth more than the daily sushi platter, a collection of nigiri, the chef's choice of norimaki, and the chef's special seafood dish, which starts at the very reasonable €12.95.

Daruma hit the Dublin food scene with a bit of a bang last year, the authentic Japanese tapas/yakitori-style restaurant is offering up something a little bit different to fans of Japanese cuisine. They have positioned themselves as an affordable go-to post-work and post-pints hangout spot, where you can catch up over some small plates and some incredible cocktails. It's a truly exciting menu, which will have you ordering nearly everything, from lotus roots chips to a4 wagyu. Experimentation doesn't stop at the food menu, the team at Daruma are genuinely creating some of the most sensational cocktails in Dublin right now, with particular emphasis on sake-based tipples.

Omakase which roughly translates as "I'll leave it up to you" is a traditional way of serving sushi, which sees patrons sit at the bar while the chef serves them directly. Each course is seasonal and elegant, using the finest ingredients available and simple preparations. It's a dining style steeped in ritual, and in keeping with traditional sushi bars in Japan which usually don't have menus at all. Matsukawa is not for casual dining; an evening here will set you back €100pp, before you add any drinks, but true sushi enthusiasts will get a kick out of the omakase experience.