I visited Tane Vegan Izakaya with a mission to try a couple of sushi rolls, but ended up with much…read moremore! In addition to vegan sushi rolls, the menu includes shared plates, starter soup and salad, ramen, grilled plates (yakimono), nigiri, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert. And yes, it's all vegan, and many items are or can be made gluten-free! I tried the: Gyoza Eggplant Nigiri Pacifica Roll Sunset Roll Basil Mojito The Pacifica Roll is deep-fried heaven. Tempura veggies rolled in rice and topped with a garlic aioli and sweet, sticky soy sauce that I am craving as I type. It's crunchy, it's tasty, and you have got to try it to get the hype. I was told it was a fan favorite, and I'm its new #1 fan. Visit my blog post for the full review: Yourneighborhoodvegan.com and follow me on social media @yourneighborhoodvegan for more reviews!

Who would have thought vegan sushi could be so good! It is delicious. We ordered pickup because…read morethis place is way too popular for dining in. If one were to eat gourmet vegan food, Berkeley is the best city. Not only it's healthy, (some even) gluten free, it is very very delicious. Tastes just like real rolls. We were so impressed. We got the Pacifica - tastes like a unagi tempura roll. The tangy sauce is excellent. The California roll is rich and creamy. All the avocado are fresh. The Point Reyes is spicy, looks like a spicy salmon roll. Tastes good. The rolls are nicely packed, do not fall apart easily. It is actually pretty spicy. The grilled mushroom comes with three types of mushrooms, the tangy bbq sauce is delicious. Nice interior, great friendly chef and staff. Always popular. We will be back!

I wasn't aware that this came from the kitchen at Khana Peena on Solano when I ordered my food…read moreonline. Not that there was anything wrong with that as they make solid Indian food there (review: https://bit.ly/3ipWnWB). But does that make them experts at lasagna? Not really as I ordered the $16.95 Mushroom Lover Mac Vegan presuming it would be lasagna. and what arrived was nothing Italiano but more a baked macaroni (photo: https://bit.ly/3GVjbqy). Not that there was anything wrong with that except when your mouth is ready for lasagna, you don't really want to digest mac n' cheese. I could've bought something cheaper at Safeway, but at least it was filling. What did help, however, was the $5.96 Vegan Fudge Brownie which did bring me unequivocal joy and a buttload of calories (photo: https://bit.ly/3ix0IXS). Speaking of which, I should just get off my butt and bake my own lasagna. FOOD - 3 stars...it was good but it wasn't a lasagna AMBIANCE - n/a...it was a delivery order...looks like the operation has since moved to the former Venus space on Shattuck SERVICE - 3.5 stars...well, it was well packed TOTAL - 3 stars...gee, if you have a hankering for macaroni RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

This is a ghost kitchen, they don't have a location. I picked my food up in an Indian restaurant,…read moreso I'm positive the food was frozen and heated up. It also tasted frozen. I've eaten frozen lasagna from the grocery store that I've liked better.

4.5 stars Yard Sale:…read moreVegi combo's with meat are my go to. The tomato sauce is rich, flavorful, top grade. Not sure if I like their dough but works very well with the sauce. The chains name might be dated, but I've always enjoyed their pizza.

Holy cow! What a deal…read more... They offered their so-called "signature slice" but dude, it should be called "double slice" because basically it's two slices of pizza for only $7.45!! Then there was a large 20 ounce of Heineken for ONLY $5.00 today- ice cold glass! Your choice 16 or 20 ounces! The pizza Chef came out, served my pizza and asked me if I wanted some ranch dressing. Wow, what service and great ambience in a nice clean hip environment! So, I had the veggie pizza which was fantastic with onions, tomatoes, spinach, and more! My friendly server PRETTI deserves a gold medal for expert service and friendliness! This has got to be one of the best deals in Berkeley. Don't hesitate, don't be late, get in here bring a date.

always a great spot to end a skate filming session at with the boys. the server gave an excellent…read morerecommendation with the peanut sauce!

I love their hokkein noodles! I've been here twice this month, and I'd probably go more often if I…read morelived closer. I love the build your own bowl- and the serving is big enough for me to have a box of leftovers. The first time I got a mix of the Thai and Malay sauces with chicken- and that was great. The second time I got just the Malay sauce. I think next time I'd mix it with the Thai again for the extra layer of spice on top of peanut. For balance.

Cute decor, love the name, and very nice staff. Cocktails are crafted really well and tasted high…read morequality. Didn't try the food, but saw lots of people ordering with good happy hour deals. Love that the workers were having fun and playing music. Lots of bars were closed during a Friday early afternoon, but tipsea was open! Can't wait to come back here anytime I go to a concert at the Greek or Cornerstone.

Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

I am not vegan, went here with a vegan friend. Seriously could've fooled me. The food was really…read moregood! all of it. I've gone back several times and tried different variations but the pesto "chicken" sandwich is one of my faves. There must be some sorcery going on in that kitchen because I have never been to another vegan spot that pulls it off like they do The lines out front back my point up. Don't let them deter you Its very much worth the wait.

This place gets really busy during lunch hours and is on a cute street in downtown Berkeley so…read moreparking is tough just for those planning to drive here. This is a great grab and go option location because to order you go up to the cashier at front and stand in line to place order and can seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice but again gets crowded fast. Everything is vegan which is good for anyone with dietary restrictions and the food did not take more than 20 minutes to come out. The location is feels homey and cafe like. Food wise I would say everything was good but nothing to be absolutely blown away by. Definitely would come back here to grab a quick bite if in mood for American style vegan food or in a rush to get something, but nothing that I would say is a must try or unique for myself at least.

The calzone alone is worth coming back for! Absolutely incredible!…read more I honestly don't even know where to begin. We ordered both pizza and calzone, and the quality of the food was absolutely outstanding! But let me tell you about the CALZONE! It was on a completely different level. Seriously, if you come here and only order pizza without trying their calzone, you are missing out on something AMAZING! The flavor, the quality, the freshness, the generous filling... everything was just PERFECT! And the portion size? HUGE! One calzone is easily enough to satisfy two people! I'm actually very picky when it comes to restaurants. It takes something truly special for me to want to visit the same place again, especially when there are so many other restaurants to try. But this place? I will absolutely be coming back! I would honestly travel a long distance just to have that calzone again. That's how good it was! The pizza was excellent too, but the calzone completely stole the show. My advice? DO NOT leave this place without trying the calzone. Trust me, you'll thank me later! Hands down, one of the best calzones I've ever had. Absolutely phenomenal!

Everything about our experience at Pizzeria Da Laura in Berkeley was absolutely perfect!…read more The meatballs were delicious--so flavorful, tender, and moist, and the sauce was absolutely incredible. And the arancini... hands down, the best I've ever had! Perfectly crispy on the outside and so delicious on the inside. We ordered The Standard pizza, and it was baked to perfection! The crust was perfect, the sauce was delicious, and every topping could be tasted in every single bite. Everything came together so beautifully. The ambiance was amazing too--warm, inviting, and the perfect setting for a great meal. The service was great! This was one of those meals where everything was just right. Amazing food, great atmosphere, and an experience we truly enjoyed. We'll definitely be back!

This is my family and my favorite Italian restaurant! Everything on the menu is delicious,…read moreflavorful, and refreshing without being overly heavy like Italian food often is. Their bread is especially amazing- perfect texture. The Calabrian shrimp is another highlight- juicy and tender. Finally, the tiramisu is light with just the right amount of moistness- a perfect end to the meal. The owners are friendly and service is quick. Ample patio seating with a few tables indoors. We can't wait to come back again!

We ordered via DoorDash, and I wouldn't call our experience "heroic."…read more The pinsa was very good. We got the Calabrian shrimp. We found it very tasty, but paying over $25 for this on DoorDash--certainly not worth the price even though we really enjoyed it. The spicy chicken parm sandwiches were not good. The chicken breast was flabby, and came across like it was one of those frozen cooked Tyson jobs. I would be very surprised if they actually breaded chicken breast, fried it, and made the sandwich with that. It was mushy, and the breading was like paste on the chicken. Pretty awful. They charge extra for sauce, which is a little much, given that we paid $21 for each sandwich. But we figured out pretty quickly why they do this: there was hardly any sauce on the sandwiches. And precious little cheese. We each ate half of our sandwich and figured we doctor the leftovers up the next day with a jar of Rao's and a bag of shredded Italian cheese. That helped, but nothing could save that chicken. The meatballs. We paid $15 for four, and we had high hopes, but they were so mushy that they fell apart in the sauce, and I couldn't tell what was sauce and what was meatballs. The only flavor that came across was fennel. Why any meatball should be so fennel-forward strikes me as bizarre. We got what we thought were pretty basic things, and they were fails. If an Italian place can't make a decent chicken parm sandwich nor a decent meatball, that says something. If you go, try the pinsa.

Healthy food in a bowl. That's what I order. I do the plantain bowl. Plantains, avocado, jasmine…read morerice, kale, beans, dressing, etc. And it fills me up and I love it. I think it's $13 plus tax. Then what I do is the next day after u get that, I get it again. Same next day. lol it's bussin. It smacks. lol but seriously. Very healthy, clean new store. Free cucumber water to drink if you eat there. Nice staff. They have a kiosk you can order from but only for part of the day. Five strong stars. I never leave after eating feeling any regrets. I always feel like I made a good choice and it tastes really good too. Fair price. It's a win win. Good bang for buck plus healthy. Lots of skinny people eating here.

I came in as their menu meets a lot of mine and my child's dietary restrictions. I ordered the…read moreroasted cashew soft serve. It was really good. For $6 I would think the cup would be filled up more than what I got. Maybe it is a lot and I'm just used to seeing more? The place is very clean and minimal to moderate loud which is great. I'll try coming back to try other menu items if I'm in the area.

$26 Brunch Pizza: surprisingly not oily. Liked the flavors…read more Corn soup should have been roasted first. It was too sweet for us (very low sugar family). Shakshuka: a traditional dish spread by the Ottomans. Very good.

A long-term organic restaurant in Berkeley. The hostess was…read morecharming and nice. The server was alarming with a mask from the height of the Covid Era. In my opinion, If an employee is sick stay home till they feel better. The mask suggests that they're protecting the public from them. Stick with the sandwiches and pizzas- forget the salads. Quinoa needs to go away! A fad that stuck around too long!