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 Food Court with a Twist |
2519 Durant Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
In the mood for Asian cuisine? Head over to this small food court. Circling around an outdoor seating area are a collection of 10 small Asian restaurants (also a donut shop and a gyro place) so you can grab what you like and enjoy it al fresco, although some restaurants have indoor seating. Find everything from King Pin Donuts (deep-fried, sugary glazed dough since 1939),to teriyaki and bean curd, as well as noodles and soups to pearl tapioca drinks to Korean BBQ. In between there is satay, curries and Kung Pao and Mu Shu. The gyro place may stick out in this garden of Asian delights, but it also offers biryani rice plates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not the usual sushi |
1686 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 981 1213 |
Here you will find strictly vegetarian Japanese dishes. All types of postmodern renditions of sushi and soba dishes can be had, and at remarkable prices to boot. Appetizers include said Robata (broiled veggies on skewers) and Kakiage (deep fried veggies). The noodle dishes are filling and steamy. Try the a la carte sushi, all veggie of course, and served on fingers of rice nigiri-style. Complete dinners, including miso soup and house salad include the Sushi Combo, Hosomaki Combo and the Soba Sushi (buckwheat noodle sushi with dipping sauce). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Incoming hamachi |
1984 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 540 5900 |
This small Japanese restaurant features simple booths, white walls and traditional blue hangings. However, the food is nothing but colorful. During lunch, it offers pre-made self-serve sushi, bento boxes that include things like Chicken Teriyaki, Tempura, Saba and gyoza. The dinner combinations like the Kaki Fri (deep-fried oysters) shioyaki dishes and sashimi plates are inexpensive and include rice, soup, salad and fruit. Besides the usual nigiri and maki, there are interesting inventions like the Nagano roll (eel, ebi tempura, avocado), Pokemon roll (great for kids, with shrimp, egg, and cucumber) and the Caterpillar roll (eel, cucumber, avocado). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Glories of gourmet |
Around Shattuck Avenue (from Rose to Delaware streets) Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
North of downtown Berkeley, this area features some of the best in fine cuisine and gourmet shopping in the city. Locals looking for food that is a cut above head here for the best in ethnic and local dining. The keystone is definitely Chez Panisse, known throughout the world as the place to eat in the Bay Area. You will also find some of the best tapas can be found at Cesar, sushi at Toyo and authentic Thai at Cha Am. There are also several vegetarian options, like the Japanese Cha-Ya, and great breakfasts and lunches at Smokey Joe's Cafe, to name just a few. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Itchin' for Ichiban |
2017 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 848 2200 |
Hankerin' for some traditional Japanese food in Downtown Berkeley? Duck into this small, blink-and-you-will-miss-it nook for fresh and delicious sushi, flawless tempura and quick bento box lunches. Its quiet setting is perfect for couples seeking intimate conversation, or for casual business meetings (you will always find a few here during the lunch hour). A la carte sushi includes the traditional selections of salmon, tuna, octopus, bean curd and roe. Try a bento box for a tasty lunch, or their tempura or donburi dishes. There are also decent choices for vegetarians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sashimi that practically swims |
5897 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 601 1424 |
Since 1995, this fine eatery has been a favorite for not only sushi, but also for its amazing and extensive sashimi menu. The place has already garnered a few Best Of The Bay awards from local magazines. The service is friendly, the atmosphere earthy and comfortable, and there is a delightful revolving sushi bar. It offers over a dozen sashimi choices in generous amounts, like saba, ika, and maguro. There are nice combinations, too, like the maguro-hamachi fresh salmon platter. The many sushi boxes are good deals and include a variety of fish. It also serves entrees like chicken, beef or salmon teriyaki, tempura and donburi dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi in the patio |
2441 Dwight Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 848 5260 |
Locals-in-the-know looking for fine Japanese cuisine and sushi, head over to this restaurant. In a small converted house, a beautiful patio and garden brims with lush plants, trees and traditional lanterns. You can also opt to sit inside at the bar or at one of the cozy, funky tables. It features a wide variety of traditional Japanese specialties, like teriyaki, tempura and katsu, udon and nabe-mono (iron pot stews). The sushi menu is equally as extensive and includes the traditional shrimp, yellowtail, scallop, fried bean curd and tuna as well as a selection of maki and temaki. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sushi a go go |
2977 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 848 2536 |
Enjoy this quick, easy and informal sushi joint on College Avenue. And most importantly, it's cheap! When you sit down at the bar, you will find all the standard choices on the menu, like Yellow Tail, Salmon, Egg, Eel, Shrimp, Urchin plus various maki like California rolls, cucumber rolls and the delicious Negi Hama (yellow tail with green onion). Nothing is more than $3. The best part is its refrigerated case full of takeout of everything on the menu. Everything available has been made that day and is as fresh as eating at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irresistible |
1830 4th Street Berkeley, CA 94710 United States +1 510 841 8783 |
Dine at the mystical ambience of O Chame. True to it's name, this restaurant is indeed, very lively and charming. The Japanese cuisine is worth relishing. Seating arena can accommodate 50 guests. Parking is not a hassle either. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taiwanese tapioca drinks |
2552 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94704 United States |
No one is really quite sure when, why or how the tapioca drink craze hit Berkeley back in the 90s. This is one of the few places that only sells these Taiwanese drinkable delicacies. This is a small, ice cream bar-like atmosphere covered in pop Asian kitsch from Hello Kitty to Pokemon. The drink menu is so large and extensive, it rivals any store of its kind in the area. Flavors include flavors coconut, red bean, mango, red plum and it also serves Double Rainbow ice cream, sushi box lunches and fish paste snacks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Revolving sushi on the cheap |
2016 Shattuck Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 649 1861 |
Sit at the big circular bar where the sushi floats by you on little boats. Revolving sushi, just like back in the 80s. The chef works in the middle of the bar; when you order, he sends your fish at you on the conveyor belt. Floating by you are the favorites (made fresh every minute), so if you see something you like, grab it. The sushi is divided into plates that include two pieces of Nigiri. Find everything from cucumber pickle rolls to baby clam, bonito, and all the standbys. It offers boxes of sushi to go. It also offers teriyaki and sashimi. Student Advantage discounts accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |