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.

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

This was one of the best lunch specials I've ever had lol. Lively atmosphere and festive decor when…read morewalking in, speedy service and food was tasty. Lunch special, eggplant + chicken, white rice, fresh roll, peanut sauce, and salad. 10/10 Flavors were exceptional. Lunch special, pumpkin curry with chicken, brown rice, fresh roll, peanut sauce, and salad. 10/10 Curry was excellent. Chicken pad Thai 10/10 One of the best pad Thai dishes I've had. (Tried chai Thai, toomies, farmhouse Thai, etc) Would love to come back.

Omg, this is the cutest Thai restaurant in Berkeley! They always decorate for the holidays and we…read morewere able to stop by right on time for spooky szn!! The restaurant is literally a hidden gem; it's a nice and cozy spot and easy to miss. I frequent Berkeley pretty often and never knew it was there on Shattuck! There were so many options to choose from, but this is what we ended up getting: - curry puff - chicken potstickers - spicy wings - pad thai w/chicken - crab fried rice - papaya salad We also tried their Halloween drinks and dessert! The pumpkin thai tea was my favorite! You could really taste the pumpkin, but it wasn't overpowering! Everything we ordered was amazing!! Very flavorful, fresh, and super filling! My favorite was the crab fried rice and papaya salad! The crab tasted fresh and there was a decent amount of it in the dish. I usually order Lao style papaya salad because I like it fishy, but their papaya salad was actually very tasty!! I drank up all the dressing hahah. The menu said it was spicy, but it wasn't. I'd probably have to request it spicy next time. Shout out to Polly and Sean, who provided us with excellent customer service as first timers! Polly was very sweet and personable!

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.

Brief summary: - Good portions - fills up more than its…read moreappearance - Liked the equal balance of the broth and noodles with protein - Close to Trader Joe's - Indoor seating Ramen is a dish that has started sprouting in Berkeley, and this is one of them .I decided to go there for dinner with the family before heading to the Trader Joe's across the street to stock up on groceries. We entered a few minutes before peak dinner times, so there were seats to choose and sit from. By the time we left, mostly all the seats were filled up, so I would suggest coming in early. I liked the naming for each of the ramen dishes, some I recognized the names from Hawai'i. For this round, we ordered 3 different types of ramen: the Kuni, Broke da Mouth, and the Miso Hungry. These orders also came around the same time. A notable elements I liked about the ramen was that the noodles were chewy and springy, and the broth was smooth and easy to drink. I also didn't have the urge to drink lots of water either, so the seasoning was perfect. The other element was that I got to enjoy the ramen's broth and noodles as the stars of the dish, and the proteins, like the pork were supporting roles. For me, what I enjoy ramen are the broth and noodles, so I'm happy that these are prominent in the dish, rather than me having other chow down a thick slab of pork. This restaurant hit the right marks for what a delicious ramen is for me, so I'll come back, and maybe try their other broths.

Berkeley is a great city to try new food and we found another ramen spot! This restaurant is…read morelocated near the campus and parking was fairly easy to find after hours. When walking in, the dinner crowd was slowly trickling in. I found a spot closer to the entrance. They have the place a bit divided by two sides for more intimacy. The food is a mix of Hawaiian and Japanese. We both wanted to try the broke da mouth ramen as it was a customer favorite! I enjoyed my ramen and it was good to catch up and talk. The atmosphere was chill and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We ended up talking for hours about everything until I realized how late it was and the bowls were cleared. They were patient and didn't kick us out right away. Lol Ty Ty Very good ramen, good place to catch up and friendly staff. I'm still biased and have a few favorite ramen spots though

Anchalee Thai is a wonderful neighborhood gem that came highly recommended by friends who live in…read moreBerkeley, and we're so glad we took their advice! We chose the restaurant for a family birthday celebration, and it turned out to be a terrific choice. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. The staff was warm, attentive, and welcoming, and they even helped make the birthday celebration extra special by bringing out a delicious mango sticky rice dessert, complete with a birthday candle! Between the outstanding food, wonderful hospitality, and inviting atmosphere, Anchalee made our family celebration a truly memorable experience. We couldn't have asked for a nicer evening and would happily return the next time we're in Berkeley. Highly recommended!

Truly the most affordable, thoughtful, speedy, consistent caterer I've found in Berkeley. It's my…read morego to for work events because they can facilitate gf/vegan/allergies so well! They can adjust spice level to be very mild or spicy. You just cannot beat the prices either. It's very 2015 pricing!!! Like go look for yourself. Anchalee the owner is such a gem of a human. She is so honest. When I over order, she literally says you won't need that much. The "small catering trays" are huge lol. Anyways go support this business plz!

Ok so the food was really really good and fresh.. and the service was amazing.. I had a good…read moreconversation with the lady there , she was very friendly and knowledgeable.. she was attentive and help us make a good decision about what to get and the ambience was good too.. it's what you expect from a place like this.. Will be back just to say hello to the staff and of course the good food.

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.

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!