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HIDDEN GEM, this place is saurrr delicious and the service was the cherry on top! Me and my friend tried it on a Thursday night and we were the only dine ins, however I saw a lot of people come in for takeout. The quality was outstanding and the presentation was divine. The hospitality was supa welcoming, I never got our servers name but the one with the amazing playlist shoutout to you!!! Also the sushi chefs, I think their names were Orion and Eduardo, buen trabajo!!! 100 BIG BOOMS, I shall be back teehee :)
the best service i have ever gotten at a restaurant!!! i love how the host came to check on us, and the sushi chefs were really nice (THEY GAVE US INARI ON THE HOUSE )!! this place is a hidden gem, they even have to go sushi to grab and go if u are in a rush!!! give this place business and give their sushi a tryyy the presentation is beautiful the chefs did amazing!!!! ME AND MY FRIEND ARE DEF COMING BACK HERE 10/10
A fan of Yonsei handrolls in oakland or Albany? Well itani sushi is their sister restaurant! And you've found the freshest sushi in Berkeley and the quickest way to grab and go when you're on the run! I love this place because you can sit and dine in, order to-go, catering, or grab from their fridge. They just started omakase at a reasonable price. So I'll have to come back for that. Cindy was my waitress and she was so nice and made the best recommendations. She checked on me periodically and she refilled my water without me asking!! That's an automatic 5 stars for me. But the sushi is so fresh and melts in your mouth.
small sushi bar tucked inside the epicurious garden foodhall. staff was really friendly and took my order. nigiri are fish heavy, nice rice texture. all 3 pieces were good quality. they also have already made sushi boxes to go
We only discovered this through Resy and I'm so glad we did. This is our go to sushi place now. The quality of sashimi is phenomenal. The place might seat 10 seats at most. So, plan accordingly. It's a very unassuming space located in a food hall, they have options for to go trays near the entrance if you can't be seated. Don't leave here without some food to be had because everything was exceptional here, from fatty tuna, yellowtail (our favorite), to uni and chirashi/unagi bowls. The rainbow roll exceeded my expectations. The crab filling inside the rainbow roll was the standout. It makes the roll taste authentic. Try it and tell me it's not different. We splurge everytime we come here because the quality is top tier and the staff are so welcoming and kind. You can pop in for a bite or grab to go and be on your way. A place to suit all needs!
Itani Sushi was my destination for an early lunch on Monday, known for their convenient, grab 'n go combos that seem to be good quality and sold at a reasonable price point. it's the first establishment in your line of vision when you step into this small food hall and we zeroed in on the display case immediately. There were already plenty of boxes set out, but I opted for a classic nigiri combo with maki for $20! If you walk down a little bit, there's some bar seating where you can eat your meals from any of the establishments in the hall. There's quite a few spots for the amount of space in there, and it was basically empty when we went at noon. Itani also provides chopsticks and soy sauce so you can enjoy it if you leave with your meal. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at how decent it was. It could have tasted fresher had we just ordered sat at the sushi bar and ordered the combo rather than getting the boxed meal, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. $20 is a pretty reasonable price compared to other places now, and for this quality + convenience, I couldn't argue with the price. Definitely a revisit!
Overall Rating: 4.7/5 4 Piece Nigiri & Hosomaki & Inari Combo- Ordered takeout through UberEats and was really impressed. The fish was fresh, flavors were on point, and the price point was amazing. Honestly, not much more needs to be said- would definitely order again. If we lived closer to Berkeley, we'd probably go very often.
I've tried Itani a few times and although for the most part it's good and well affordable, they tend to be a little inconsistent in fish quality and production. The fish quality and freshness isn't always the same with each visit, but still remains a convenient and more affordable option for a sushi fix around the area. I only tried the tuna once and some pieces of the roll had the tiniest pieces of fish and soooo much cucumber, which felt like a wasted purchase but the other items were not as bad.
I ordered takeout through DoorDash and was really impressed! I got 4 pieces of nigiri, Hosomaki, and Inari Combo. It came with 2 pieces of Sake nigiri, 2 pieces of Albacore Nigiri, 8 pieces of sake hosomaki roll, and 1 piece of Spicy Tuna stuffed inari pouch! The fish was fresh, the portion was decent, and the flavors were spot on. The price was also reasonable. They are located in a food hall, the first spot on the right when you enter the building. Highly recommended!
Updating to 1* until this issue is addressed. I returned for a casual lunch at the counter, and I was served by a different chef from my last experience. Throughout the meal, I witnessed a serious health and safety concern. The chef wore the same gloves to perform multiple tasks outside of food prep: handling menus that were touched by many customers and staff, moving cardboard boxes, absentmindedly running his hand across different surfaces as he walked around the kitchen, and who knows what else I didn't see. It grossed me out completely and really ruined my dining experience not knowing whether I was going to have to live on the toilet for the rest of the week.
I don't do sushi bars. This is my first here in the states. It's a no frill place where you order using an erasable marker. The presentation for a sushi bar is amazing. The chef is right in front of you and he was nice enough to slice the hamachi a little thinner so we can share the appetizer among 3 of us. My chirasi bowl was served a little different. You get a bowl of perfectly cooked rice. Then comes a tray of beautifully cut fish. Everything is fresh here. My friend beside me ordered a bunch of nigiri. He says it's a good deal as everything is a la carte that he ordered. He got everything he wanted and especially loved the Iwana and Uni.
I arrived about 10 minutes before closing. Surprisingly, that actually turned out to be a bonus. The friendly young woman behind the counter let me know that they were having a last hour special today where everything was 50% off in the to-go case! It all looked good at their regular prices. Suddenly it looked even better! I got two of the 5 pc Nigiri & Maki Roll combos ($10 each after discount), and then two rolls ($5 and $7.50 after discount). I was only gonna get one roll but at half price I could not resist. Even though what was there had to have been there for a while, being end of the day, it still tasted fresh, and absolutely appetizing. Unfortunately, they don't have the 50% last hour deal every day. Maybe that's fortunate for me because I'd be tempted to come here every day. Itani's part of a higher-end food court, and it's a takeout spot, so there isn't any real seating. But with such a great deal, I'm happy to have absconded with the steal and enjoyed it all at home. Being Berkeley, parking is only on the street and tough. However long it takes to find a spot, it'll be worth it. Especially if they got the last hour deal going...
Amazing, high quality food. Good value. Very friendly chefs and servers. Garden in the back is great for sharing a meal with kids.
Actually made it to the berekley location for lunch and it was great! They only have counter seats and was surprised most of the people take it to go. They didnt rush us and allowed us to take our time so I was happy about that. It seems like most of the people are buying take out and I can see why. Service was pretty good and the sushi was really tasty. I wish they were more of a set down resturant with more tables but I can see why the setup is like this. There are just too many restaurants with too many competitions. read more
I really mess with the wasabi here but the price point leaves much to be desired. I got the nigiri set with 5 pieces of nigiri and 4 salmon and 4 hamachi, alongside the Alaska roll and an avocado roll and it cost me $40. The sushi was okay, best was the scallop piece of nigiri. Service was really nice! I also liked the presentation. They do charge a fee on top of credit cards, I think 2% per regular and 3.45% on AMEX. read more
5 months ago
Brought my friend from Australia here yesterday and we both gave it a solid 10/10 Fresh sushi, beautiful presentation, and such a welcoming vibe. The chef was super kind and even gave us some complimentary sushi on the house, which honestly made our night. read more
HIDDEN GEM, this place is saurrr delicious and the service was the cherry on top! Me and my friend tried it on a Thursday night and we were the only dine ins, however I saw a lot of people come in for takeout. The quality was outstanding and the presentation was divine. The hospitality was supa welcoming, I never got our servers name but the one with the amazing playlist shoutout to you!!! Also the sushi chefs, I think their names were Orion and Eduardo, buen trabajo!!! 100 BIG BOOMS, I shall be back teehee :) read more
27 days ago
the best service i have ever gotten at a restaurant!!! i love how the host came to check on us, and the sushi chefs were really nice (THEY GAVE US INARI ON THE HOUSE )!! this place is a hidden gem, they even have to go sushi to grab and go if u are in a rush!!! give this place business and give their sushi a tryyy the presentation is beautiful the chefs did amazing!!!! ME AND MY FRIEND ARE DEF COMING BACK HERE 10/10 read more
A fan of Yonsei handrolls in oakland or Albany? Well itani sushi is their sister restaurant! And you've found the freshest sushi in Berkeley and the quickest way to grab and go when you're on the run! I love this place because you can sit and dine in, order to-go, catering, or grab from their fridge. They just started omakase at a reasonable price. So I'll have to come back for that. Cindy was my waitress and she was so nice and made the best recommendations. She checked on me periodically and she refilled my water without me asking!! That's an automatic 5 stars for me. But the sushi is so fresh and melts in your mouth. read more
2 months ago
small sushi bar tucked inside the epicurious garden foodhall. staff was really friendly and took my order. nigiri are fish heavy, nice rice texture. all 3 pieces were good quality. they also have already made sushi boxes to go read more
We only discovered this through Resy and I'm so glad we did. This is our go to sushi place now. The quality of sashimi is phenomenal. The place might seat 10 seats at most. So, plan accordingly. It's a very unassuming space located in a food hall, they have options for to go trays near the entrance if you can't be seated. Don't leave here without some food to be had because everything was exceptional here, from fatty tuna, yellowtail (our favorite), to uni and chirashi/unagi bowls. The rainbow roll exceeded my expectations. The crab filling inside the rainbow roll was the standout. It makes the roll taste authentic. Try it and tell me it's not different. We splurge everytime we come here because the quality is top tier and the staff are so welcoming and kind. You can pop in for a bite or grab to go and be on your way. A place to suit all needs! read more
10 months ago
Itani Sushi was my destination for an early lunch on Monday, known for their convenient, grab 'n go combos that seem to be good quality and sold at a reasonable price point. it's the first establishment in your line of vision when you step into this small food hall and we zeroed in on the display case immediately. There were already plenty of boxes set out, but I opted for a classic nigiri combo with maki for $20! If you walk down a little bit, there's some bar seating where you can eat your meals from any of the establishments in the hall. There's quite a few spots for the amount of space in there, and it was basically empty when we went at noon. Itani also provides chopsticks and soy sauce so you can enjoy it if you leave with your meal. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at how decent it was. It could have tasted fresher had we just ordered sat at the sushi bar and ordered the combo rather than getting the boxed meal, but I still enjoyed it nonetheless. $20 is a pretty reasonable price compared to other places now, and for this quality + convenience, I couldn't argue with the price. Definitely a revisit! read more
10 months ago
Overall Rating: 4.7/5 4 Piece Nigiri & Hosomaki & Inari Combo- Ordered takeout through UberEats and was really impressed. The fish was fresh, flavors were on point, and the price point was amazing. Honestly, not much more needs to be said- would definitely order again. If we lived closer to Berkeley, we'd probably go very often. read more
I've tried Itani a few times and although for the most part it's good and well affordable, they tend to be a little inconsistent in fish quality and production. The fish quality and freshness isn't always the same with each visit, but still remains a convenient and more affordable option for a sushi fix around the area. I only tried the tuna once and some pieces of the roll had the tiniest pieces of fish and soooo much cucumber, which felt like a wasted purchase but the other items were not as bad. read more
I ordered takeout through DoorDash and was really impressed! I got 4 pieces of nigiri, Hosomaki, and Inari Combo. It came with 2 pieces of Sake nigiri, 2 pieces of Albacore Nigiri, 8 pieces of sake hosomaki roll, and 1 piece of Spicy Tuna stuffed inari pouch! The fish was fresh, the portion was decent, and the flavors were spot on. The price was also reasonable. They are located in a food hall, the first spot on the right when you enter the building. Highly recommended! read more
Updating to 1* until this issue is addressed. I returned for a casual lunch at the counter, and I was served by a different chef from my last experience. Throughout the meal, I witnessed a serious health and safety concern. The chef wore the same gloves to perform multiple tasks outside of food prep: handling menus that were touched by many customers and staff, moving cardboard boxes, absentmindedly running his hand across different surfaces as he walked around the kitchen, and who knows what else I didn't see. It grossed me out completely and really ruined my dining experience not knowing whether I was going to have to live on the toilet for the rest of the week. read more
I don't do sushi bars. This is my first here in the states. It's a no frill place where you order using an erasable marker. The presentation for a sushi bar is amazing. The chef is right in front of you and he was nice enough to slice the hamachi a little thinner so we can share the appetizer among 3 of us. My chirasi bowl was served a little different. You get a bowl of perfectly cooked rice. Then comes a tray of beautifully cut fish. Everything is fresh here. My friend beside me ordered a bunch of nigiri. He says it's a good deal as everything is a la carte that he ordered. He got everything he wanted and especially loved the Iwana and Uni. read more
I arrived about 10 minutes before closing. Surprisingly, that actually turned out to be a bonus. The friendly young woman behind the counter let me know that they were having a last hour special today where everything was 50% off in the to-go case! It all looked good at their regular prices. Suddenly it looked even better! I got two of the 5 pc Nigiri & Maki Roll combos ($10 each after discount), and then two rolls ($5 and $7.50 after discount). I was only gonna get one roll but at half price I could not resist. Even though what was there had to have been there for a while, being end of the day, it still tasted fresh, and absolutely appetizing. Unfortunately, they don't have the 50% last hour deal every day. Maybe that's fortunate for me because I'd be tempted to come here every day. Itani's part of a higher-end food court, and it's a takeout spot, so there isn't any real seating. But with such a great deal, I'm happy to have absconded with the steal and enjoyed it all at home. Being Berkeley, parking is only on the street and tough. However long it takes to find a spot, it'll be worth it. Especially if they got the last hour deal going... read more
4 months ago
Amazing, high quality food. Good value. Very friendly chefs and servers. Garden in the back is great for sharing a meal with kids. read more
1 year ago
I was very impressed by this little spot! Everyone was very kind and had great service. My boyfriend ordered the 3 course meal and I the Unagi Donburi. It was definitely my favorite my boyfriend also favored the Nigiri. We were not a fan of the hand roll but others should try it for themselves! I would come back. read more
4 months ago
3 months ago
All I can say is wow, ambience is great, service is great, food is great. I love leaving Omakase places where I feel satisfied and full with a happy stomach. You can't beat the pricing honestly, the workers are great and conversational and never a dull moment with these guys. Vibes are great, music is great with the Spanish music. It's just awesome vibes and I would come back here again. Please support them and try them out, Omakase experience is just awesome with the right amount of sushi and rice. Super satisfied and my Friday night is complete. read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
This is the 2nd time I've ordered sushi giving Itani-san a chance to redeem himself. The fish has passed its time as sushi as it had become very mushy and the wasabi was so old it wouldn't blend into the soy sauce. The sunomono had sat too long in the vinegar. The edamame tasted like it was recoiled in some solution to revive but it too lacked the crunch of edamame. No read more
2 months ago
Since Kirala went out of business at this location, I have been wondering what would take its place. I was super happy to see another sushi place come in. Even happier to see it was staffed by some of my favorite sushi chefs who used to work at Mujiri. The sushi here is affordable, super fresh, with great quality fish, perfect rice and elevated in the way they package it. It's a food court, but the ambience is nice and there are plenty of tables both indoors and outdoors for you to sit down and eat. I really like to sit outside as they have a really beautiful garden. I tried the potato salad, the avocado roll, the Negihama Roll and the California roll. The potato salad was nice, tasty, and comforting. The avocado roll was delicious with perfect avocado. The California roll was excellent and they use real crab, which was a nice treat. And the Negihama roll was super good and fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be going back and I'm looking forward to trying new things. My favorites were definitely the California roll and the avocado roll but everything was good. read more
9 months ago
I placed a reservation the night before but it honestly wasn't necessary. It was a cute little bar area which was nice. I ordered salmon nigiri, yellowtail nigiri, albacore nigiri, toro nigiri, agadashi tofu, spicy salmon roll, and the crispy Alaskan roll. All the nigiri were perfectly sweet with the sushi rice and the fish was so soft and just melted in my mouth. The salmon roll was filled to the brim with spicy salmon and there wasn't a heavy sriracha flavor which I liked. The crispy alaskan roll was so good but I wish the salmon wasn't cooked. The agadashi tofu was nice and warm and actually had pieces of fried avocado in it which was so good. I'd definitely come back again! read more
Another great sushi takeout spot. They have very limited indoor seating, but there are tables outside as well. No need to find a local park or go straight home. They have a lot of options at various price points. I highly recommend their nigiri set. They do have some repeating pieces but hey.. this is takeout sushi lol. No issues with the staff. Everything was grab and go. Not a lot of interaction needed. read more
Itani Sushi takes over Kirala 2's space in Epicurious Garden in the Gourmet Ghetto. Inside & outside seating 2 tables each baked by the sun. Self service grab n go of premade sushi in display case or can order at cashier station. Menus next to display case & at cashier station. Offerings: starters & salads, nigiri, donburi rice bowls, maki rolls, sashimi & sushi sets, drinks. Nigiri & maki rolls combos As i was perusing display case, cashier asks if i needed help. I asked is there omakase? Cashier suggested the 14 piece nigiri which was made to order. Ready in 5ish minutes. Bites: 14 piece nigiri & maki rolls (49) -decided to take home as seating was sun lit. Hr. Journey didn't affect freshness. -portions were smaller than Mujiri or Ebiko. Quality similar. Smaller nigiri options here. -fish served at peak quality: kanpachi (amberjack), umi masu(trout), tai (sea bream), scallop, toro (tuna), ika (squid), ebi (shrimpj, shiro maguro (albacore), hamachi, maguro (tuna), sake(salmon) Subtle sweetness of fish + grated wasabi (not powdered or tube type) signs of top quality eats. Also Maki rolls of tuna & shiro maguro or sake. 4.5 stars would repeat if parking available @4.00/hr. read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Itani sushi, very high quality fish! Stopped by for a quick lunch. Lots of bar seating available. With quick and fast service. I ordered the sashimi platter which came with and assortment of salon and tuna. And a pipping hot miso soup. Will be back to try the rest of the menu. If you're in Berkeley definitely stop by this gem read more
Back to exploring food in the Bay Area after spending some time in Asia this winter - I was curious what was new, and Itani was listed by Eater. They seem to specialize in to-go sushi and I got some delivered. For delivery / to go sushi this was very fresh and a good variety too - the combo I got had some not as common fish and a piece of toro. Overall I was impressed and it certainly satisfied my sushi craving of the day. I also got karaage and spinach, both were pretty good and tasted slightly different than other places. The chicken had a thicker batter and the spinach had a slightly more sourness in the flavor. I liked them and would try other things in the future too. read more
Let me first say that it was sad to see Kirala 2 close but so grateful this place opened in its place. They have a good selection of food on their menu and everything is fresh!The people working there are very helpful! The prices are comparable to those of Kirala 2 as well. This place is definitely on my list for goto Japanese "grab n go" but they will also make you whatever you want from their menu if it's not readily available and the most important .... They are open til 8pm!!!!!! Whoo hoo! Parking can be a bit challenging depending on when you go but there is metered parking if you can find a spot! If it's a nice day, you can take your food and eat outside in the back! This place has good food for decent prices, nice people who work there and open til 8pm! Try it and you won't be disappointed!!!! read more
1 year ago
First, the fish quality was good, I'll definitely give it that. The rolls were not super tightly rolled, which is not amazing but it's okay. I'm confused about the "futomaki." I don't think I would call what I received "futomaki". When I called to order, they said they didn't have tamago and could replace it with avocado. That's fine, and it was great that they let us know. However, when we got the roll, they didn't have half of the ingredients that go in futomaki that I usually order in the states (carrots, spinach, other Japanese pickled vegetables, maybe some mushrooms) and instead had a *ton* of red ginger (which by itself has a very strong flavor). Inside was cucumber, marinated yellow radish, and the red ginger. It turned out really salty. Also, the negihama quality was fine but there wasn't any scallions and there was a scale in one of the pieces :( I was expecting a more professional futomaki from a place that's so highly rated (and in the place of kirala), but the other rolls and nigiri tasted good with not too much rice. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
I wanted to dine in and try their 3 course meal but due to parking had to grab and go! I grabbed their premade $20 nigiri set and side orders of toro and tamago. I've had a lot of toro nigiri in my life and these were one of the best ones. Everything was great. read more
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