The best place ever! Quality is always 10/10, it comes out quickly, and the restaurant itself is…read moreclean. My favorite place in Berkeley!

earned a star for: 1. great food, always consistent…read more2. quick service 3. reasonable prices

I was looking for a good sit-down sushi lunch place near campus (not an easy feat), wanting fresh…read morenigiri and sashimi, etc. I remembered Sumo Roll as a quick and delicious sushi burrito (only) spot, but hadn't been there for ages. I saw that they now had a full sushi menu and a nicer setting with table service, so we headed there. It was wonderful! Everything tasted fresh and high quality. The nigiri pieces were super generous in size. The server was warm and friendly and attentive. The only very minor complaint I had was that the air was warm and stuffy, not a lot of ventilation or fresh air in there, but we got used to it and all the positives outweighed this minor issue. I'll definitely be back for lunch and maybe dinner too!

Since we wanted a quick bite to go, I can't say much about the ambiance, but walking in to pick up…read moremy food, it looked nice and clean haha. Since it's Berkeley, parking was of course a challenge. I eventually found someone leaving, so we were able to pick up our food to go. The sushi burritos was good, just the bottom was closed off like a normal "burrito", so essentially it's a huge sushi roll haha. I forgot the name, but we got one with chicken and the other with fresh salmon. They were both pretty good. From the pic, you can see they fill it up pretty nicely. If you want a sushi burrito, stop by Sumo Roll.

Hashtag Poki is a must-try poke shop!…read more The staff are kind and patient. The store is clean and has several tables for seating. They have a wide variety of protein options for their poke bowls. Not only do they have the regular fish options, they also have octopus and scallop! My favorites are salmon, hamachi and ahi tuna, so I chose those for my protein. They tasted fresh and buttery! I'm normally not a fan of crab salad but I decided to try it and I absolutely loved it! I chose ponzu, spicy mayo and unagi sauce for my sauces. Everything tasted amazing together! Not to mention, they also have Onigiris and appetizers! I got the Chicken Katsu Onigiri and Takoyaki. The Chicken Katsu Onigiri was deeelicious! The chicken was crispy and the cabbage slaw was refreshing! They paired perfectly with the egg and spam! Lastly, the Takoyaki was A-mazingg! It was soft on the inside with a good ratio of octopus and crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of sauce! 10/10 recommend!!

We were craving poke on a hot day and decided to try this place because of its high ratings…read more I had a regular poke bowl with tuna, bay scallops, salmon roe, crab salad, mixed greens, wakame sald, onions, seaweed, edamame, and cucumber. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the fish quality was great. My only complaint is the portion size. The fish scoops were pretty small, and the bowl cost around $20, making it feel a bit overpriced for what you get.

This was a solid option for a group of us with 4-8 year olds. The lunch entrees are huge! Two was…read moremore than enough for 2 kids and one adult. There was no wait for 6 of us on a Saturday around 12:30pm. They were fairly busy and almost full, maybe 1 or 2 groups waiting. * Pad see ew - 4 stars. * Chicken noodle soup - 3.5 stars.

I've always said that I love the ambiance of holiday popup bars but not the price tag. So when I…read morediscovered Little Plearn Thai by my alma mater that caters to the student budget, went all out for their holiday decor, I knew I had to stop by. Arrived with 10 min left for their HH discount so got their two mojito and sunrise mocktails and 3 appetizers, satay chicken, curry puff, and potstickers. Then onto their dinner menu of Moo Dang dry noodles and ginger sole before finishing off with one of their fun holiday drinks for dessert, the peppermint eggnog for just $8.50. Even the ones with alcohol were only $10-$11. For the price of a few drinks at a popup bar, we got drinks, dinner, and leftovers for lunch. Must be the Econ major in me.

An unassailable Berkeley institution. The fact that they've managed to survive for over 50 years…read moregives me hope for the future. Prices have at least doubled since the time I ate here as a broke college student, but it's still a great value for the quality and quantity. It's one of the very rare places where you can get vegan hot and sour soup; just ask for no egg and you'll be golden. That, plus the blistered string beans and vegan "duck" in black bean sauce are an absolute must. Their mock meat game is on point. Grab a lunch special and dine in for best results.

I love this place with my whole heart. Food is amazing,…read morethere's always fresh (free) tea, service is great, they have great deals, yet every time I go in it's empty, it's not fair..

Here's a version that mentions your takeout order through Caviar:…read more I ordered takeout from KoJa Kitchen through Caviar, and everything arrived fresh, hot, and well-packaged. The food was full of flavor, and the quality was just as good as dining in. My order was accurate, the portions were satisfying, and the pickup and delivery process was smooth. I'll definitely be ordering from KoJa Kitchen again when I'm craving a delicious, convenient meal. This version is suitable for posting on Caviar, Google, or Yelp. Check out the Soy Garlic Wings.

I'm a gym guy who follows a pretty strict diet, so Koja Kitchen's chicken rice bowl is always one…read moreof my go-to orders when I eat out. It's packed with grilled chicken, rice, fresh vegetables, and you can even add an egg for some extra protein. It checks all the boxes for a meal that's filling, nutritious, and still full of flavor. The service has consistently been friendly and efficient, even during busier times. My food has always come out quickly, and the staff has been welcoming whenever I've stopped by. The restaurant itself has a clean, modern, and casual atmosphere that makes it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down to enjoy your meal. Overall, it's one of my favorite places when I want something healthy without sacrificing taste. 10/10 as always.

My husband & I came here for Mother's Day, since their vegan menu looked AMAZING!…read moreJust note, they only take cash or Venmo, so make sure you have one of those payment options. It was pretty busy with not a TON of tables, but the service was still fairly quick. Our rolls came out faster than our appetizers, but at least we got everything eventually. We each ordered a miso soup, which was honestly kind of bland. We added some of their red pepper-type seasoning to it & it made it a little better. We also ordered their vegan bao buns & they were SO delicious! Super doughy, & the stuffing was seasoned really well. Their vegetable tempura wasn't bad. Didn't have the same assortment of vegetables most places have, but it still tasted pretty good. Ours primarily had yam, broccoli, & green beans. For our rolls, we ordered: The Cha-ya Roll (The entire sushi roll, filled with asparagus, yam, avocado, and carrots, is lightly battered and deep-fried, Tempura style. Served with special house sauce.) This one was my personal favorite! We also got the Vegan Roll (A large roll with spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, pickled burdock, seasoned shiitake and campy gourd, and pickled ginger.) Lastly, we ordered the Haku Roll (Sushi rice with fried yam, shiitake mushroom, rolled up with an outer layer of avocado.) All the rolls were so fresh & flavorful! Next time we are in the area, I'd love to go back & try other things. I wish their menu had pictures on it, because some of the items were hard for us to imagine what it would look/taste like. But their menu online has a lot of pictures, so maybe I'll write down what interests me for next time!

Great spot for any vegetarians looking for Japanese food with plenty of options! The eggplant roll…read morewas extraordinary, and all of the vegetables were really well prepared. The sukiyaki was a bit one-dimensional for me, and the udon was on the blander side. The inside of the restaurant was intimate and cozy, and when I walked by the kitchen, I noticed it was spotless. Service was also relatively fast. This didn't affect my review, but I did find a twist tie in the sukiyaki, probably from some of the veggies. We let the staff know and they apologized. If anything, I guess it means the veggies are fresh!

I hate leaving not good reviews but figured we should let people know what we experienced…read more Food was good but service was a bit rough. They are super friendly but we ordered 2 bowls of noodle soups with the extra egg each. The first bowl didn't have the egg. Then after a bit had to ask what happened to the other one bowl. They said they didn't realize we ordered two. Ordering is through a kiosk so it should have been obvious. When we got the second bowl they only brought out one egg. We had to ask to get the other one we paid for. Overall I don't think we'll be back. There are other places in Berkeley we'll try before coming back here.

Brief Summary: - Dishes arrive in takeout bowls (whether you…read morechoose dine in or take out) - Order can be done at a kiosk - Seats available inside - Flavor is lightly seasoned - Price is high for being in a location for students - Felt like additional options requested during the kiosk machine was ignored - Overall, prefer the previous branches One of my favorite restaurants opened up in an area closer for student commute traffic, so I decided to make a trip to try them out. The menu is different than the other two restaurants, whereas it didn't have the fried rice or the chicken noodle soup. Inside, there are kiosks to order, so we ordered a Shanghai Scallion (requested broth), the Shanghai Double Happiness bowl, and the hot and sour noodle soup (requested mild spice). The dishes arrived with Shanghai Double Happiness bowl and the hot and sour noodle soup arriving first, and then the Shanghai Scallion. First, upon peering down at the hot and sour soup, there were a ton of red chilis. Is this really mild spicy, I thought to myself as I took a sip. I don't think this was; this was probably set as standard spiciness of this dish. As a person with low spice-tolerance this was too spicy for me to eat, so I had to trade it with my relative's non-spicy dish (I have a relative with higher spice tolerance). When they ate it, they said it was not too spicy (they didn't drink water), but still not sure if the dish was considered mild because I could eat mild spice. This soup has a generous flavor of sour, and it is also less viscous compared to other hot and sour soups. The dish I traded with my relative was the Shanghai Double Happiness bowl. This is a vegetarian dish, which I usually don't eat much of due to these dishes lacking "koku," and this was the case as well. It was a very very lightly seasoned soup, almost too clear as water with a hint of vegetable flavor. I didn't try this on the first bite, but my sibling mentioned that the vegetables were cold, as if they were just out of the fridge and popped in. It could make sense why this dish was just right, on the edge of being called lukewarm, whilst the hot and sour soup was magma hot. (Since we were the first customers in the store, I'm going to take it as the reason why the vegetables were still cold). By the time the dish was swapped over, the vegetables were at room temperature, so I didn't eat the cold vegetables. It was also soft. For the Shanghai Scallions, it was originally a stir fry noodle dish, but because it was a cold day we requested the option to add in broth. When it arrived, it didn't come with the broth either. At this point, we are speculating that the optional requests we marked in the kiosk order are ignored and we were given the dishes at default. Generally, all the dishes were lightly seasoned to the point I will say it had no flavor. The portion is light as well, so compared to the restaurant experience in the other two branches, this one feels pricier. Since this branch is located in the middle of the student community, where they opt for cost-effective dishes, I would suggest adjusting the price or changing up the menu to fit the students' needs. (The fried rice would be a hit)