Sushi is always fresh and prices are very reasonable! I went there after my graduation and was able…read moreto get a table easily day of

I have walked by this place many times. So decided to try it out the service was good. The food was…read moregood. I give it a four because the windows and the entrance of the door desperately needs a window cleaner! Inside the tables were clean.

Very good food. Have used their catering platters and dishes. Excellent and always ready at time of…read morepickup.

Treated a friend for his 31st birthday here. We really enjoyed the yakitori here, and got:…read more -Chicken hearts -Squid -Shrimp -Scallop Along with all the delicious skewers, we also enjoyed: -Sashimi happy hour special -Yuzu lemon with green tea -Soba noodles with fish cake -Sake for my friend We came on a weekday night, and were instantly seated when we walked in. It's a cute spot that's comparable to what one would find in Japan with a clean, woodsy aesthetic.

The service was very attentive and friendly. The lunch special with 3 rolls for $30 (seared…read morealbacore, blank cod and mackerel) was delicious. They were all served warm and thoughtfully seasoned. I had to order another Saba (mackerel) because it was a surprise hit for us. Don't get me wrong, the black cod with truffle butter is their stand out for a reason but their mackerel was nicely seared on top and had perfect umami with the miso ginger. I hope they never change that lunch set. We also ordered the 5 omakaset, and they were all good, but I have to say my 3 set was the best. A delicious meal and well worth the price for the quality of fish and service.

I think it's a nice hand roll place for the area but not super amazing. I'm not sure I would go…read moreback unless I was super craving a hand roll and didn't want to drive far. Parking is very difficult, limited street parking in front. The interior is nice and clean. The service is very nice. Cute details like the house made soy sauce comes in a dropper. The drinks are good! The cucumber sunonono and edamame are also good. The hand-rolls: some were just ok and some were really good! A bit hit or miss.

What a gem! Handroll Factory is an unassuming little spot tucked next to Tokyo Central, and it…read morewould be easy to miss if you weren't looking for it. We stopped in for a quick lunch after the gym, and I think I've found my favorite handroll spot near Berkeley. It actually reminded me of Canada's Nori Handroll Bar--but I think I liked this even more. I ordered the five-handroll set, and every roll was meticulously prepared. The nori was lightly toasted right in front of us, giving it the perfect crispness with every bite. The rice was beautifully seasoned with a subtle brown hue and a deeper umami flavor than you'll find at most handroll spots. The quality of the fish really stood out. Every slice was fresh and cut with care. The crab handroll was made with real crab, and the eel was torched right in front of us, making it especially rich, smoky, and delicious. Overall, this was an excellent handroll experience with fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and great attention to detail. What makes it even better is the price - this location is insanely affordable! I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving handrolls in the Berkeley area.

What a great add to the Bay St food choices! I came by myself on a weekday and grabbed a seat at…read morethe bar. I ordered their preset 5 hand roll menu, plus miso soup and iced green tea. All of the hand rolls were delicious! My favorite was the spicy salmon and I ended up ordering a second. The miso soup was a miss for me - it was basically flavorless. Service was fantastic. I could tell they were pacing my food so I was both never rushed and never waiting too long for the next roll. You could also see employees constantly changing out their gloves, which I appreciated.

Consistent excellence at the newly opened Berkeley location of Hinodeya. I often frequent the…read morelocations in San Francisco so when my coworker suggested the newly opened Hinodeya for lunch, I was on board. He had told me that there has been a line out the door the last couple times he passed by but we were seated immediately at one of the long tables. We knew it'd be packed because we had been here when it was the Alley and there aren't many seats. With that said, one of the waitresses immediately asked our drink order and if we were ready to order. My coworker needed another minute trying to decide between the Classic or Spicy Miso and then we both opted for the Hinodeya House Ramen. Our food came out very quickly. The noodles had that awesome bouncy chew, the pork was fall apart and there was a generous helping of bamboo to even it out. The egg was beautiful and perfectly done. This was a solid bowl of ramen for $17. Add on the crunchy garlic they had out in a plastic canister and it was worth the walk over. Towards the middle of our meal, one of the waitresses came by and asked us if we wanted to sample their scallop rice. We agreed and it was actually really good. I don't think I've had that type of rice before. They offered it to everyone else around us as well. Normally a new restaurant has to feel its way through its first opening weeks but Hinodeya crushed it. Serving the summer session students and locals is good preparation for the fall rush of students who will be super excited to try another noodle spot near the UC Berkeley campus. Congrats and good luck to the Hinodeya Berkeley team and thanks for a filling and extremely pleasant experience!

This location needs a better system. There were 3 visible open tables for awhile, but the staff did…read morenot seat anyone on the waitlist. When we sat i saw there were also empty bar seats inside as well. The staff gave us menus but never came back to check on us to order or provide water. They later sat two people next to us and ended up taking their orders first. Wasn't sure if they were originally intending to take our orders next because it felt like they were going to move on if I didn't speak up. Water came for all of us later. They didn't leave us the water pitcher either... like at least get one for us too after leaving it for the other table? Anyway, service is like a 0 out of 5 for me. Needless to say the food was good. It's not replacing my favorite spots, but it gets the job done. Favorite part about the sukiyaki beef ramen for me was their broth and the amount of bamboo shoots they gave lol. Going with 3* for overall experience. I'm glad other reviewers had good service; I just can't say the same for myself.

Praaw is my favorite Thai restaurant in the East Bay! They never fail to serve consistently…read moredelicious food! I have tried pretty much everything from the menu and each item has such a unique flavor and makes you feel right at home. The service is also top tier! They are very attentive and made sure everything came out on time and if we ever needed anything, they would grab it in an instant! Lastly, the ambiance of this establishment is so different and unique than other thai restaurants I have visited in the past! The antiques and vintage art places throughout the restaurant give off this speakeasy type of vibe but also feels so homey and welcoming at the same time. Safe to say, I will visit Praaw time and time again!

Berkeley is brimming with choice of good thai restaurants. Praaw offers an elevated dining…read moreexperience and successfully stands apart from the crowd. The ambiance feels elevated without being unapproachable, service is quick, and while prices are a hair high I think it's worth the price. Tao Huu My first time ever having this dish and I was delighted. Crispy deep-fried tofu with an almost cloud-like interior. The tamarind sauce was delicious and paired excellently. Green Curry Ribeye A well-cooked ribeye swimming in rich green curry is guaranteed to taste good. The accompanying brussel sprouts and eggplant were an excellent touch and really made the meal feel complete. Pad Thai Good, but not as impressive as the other dishes. It lacked the smoky flavor I expect from a good pad thai. Dok Jok Beautifully presented and lovely to eat. The contrast between the crisp flower cookie and ice cream is electric.

Sushi Combo A - fantastic. Melt-in-your-mouth quality fish. Beautiful arrangement on serving board…read more Spicy tuna rolls - absolutely delicious Lion King roll - lightly and perfectly baked salmon. Amount of rice was just right and thus not overpowering. Ingredients were fresh and complemented each other smoothly. Purple rice in all dishes had perfect consistency and went so well with everything. Excellent service, very welcoming and attentive. Love this place!

Purple rice! This is the first time I had it. Sure there's some novelty in it and was pretty good…read more Our trip to Sakana was good. I'm glad we didn't have to wait long. The sashimi was fresh and roll portions pretty big. I say 2 rolls will be good for 3 people plus maybe one order of sashimi. I wanted tempura but I don't think they have it. Udon was also good. Service was prompt and attentive. I'm not sure if they take reservations... come early as the place is small.

The fried chicken was so fresh and delicious. The fried rice was tasty and I didnt feel "heavy"…read moreafter eating it. The service was quick and friendly. We ate in the charming front patio area and enjoyed the beautiful sunny day

It's a local Thai restaurant with variety of Thai cuisine. Food is delicious and mostly…read moreAmericanized flavored. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Good for any group size. Good for kids, gathering and meetup. Street level accessibility. Staffs are attentive and welcoming. Overall good food and delicious. Will stop by for the (sweet) pork belly again!