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

Itani Sushi - Hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

Itani Sushi - 4 Piece Nigiri & Hosomaki & Inari Combo (after I added soy sauce - I got too excited) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Itani Sushi - 2 sets of the 5pc nigiri + maki roll combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Itani Sushi - 4 Piece Nigiri & Hosomaki & Inari Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

Itani Sushi - 5 pc. Nigiri Maki Roll Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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

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Small establishment with a few barstools. It appears to be more of a takeout place however, we really enjoyed eating in. We were treated with a complementary roll which is always such a treat. Friendly personnel. read more

Out of this world. We're always on the look out for pristine nigiri sushi and this is at the top of our list. Not to mention, the chef and his team are absolutely hustlers and so accommodating. Will absolutely be coming back. 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

Itani Sushi - Hamachi carpaccio is very good - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

Itani Sushi - Menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

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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

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Found this spot through Resy. Some of the better nigiri I have had in the bay area and price point was great. Yellowtail was really yummy. Everything tasted very fresh. Both hostess and sushi chef were kind and welcoming. read more

Best quality for price in Berkeley that I've experienced so far. Would certainly order again from here.

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

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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

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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

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I love this place! Excellent quality fish for the price! There's a list so one can build their own nirigi set. I enjoyed that more than the ready made in the fridge. The rice seasoning/texture was perfect! Staff was friendly and helpful! It's located at the front of a food court. Casual atmosphere-- theres 2 tables outside in the sun. Plenty of free parking in the cute residential neighborhood a block or 2 away. Definitely will go back. *Note: There's a 3% charge for credit card payments. read more

This is for oakland pop up store. The sushi is fresh and it taste great. The manager working there is super friendly and will answer any questions you have. If you want to make special order, let him know. I just made a lunch order for work and it was so good! California roll is made with real crab. So much better than imitation crab from other stores. The qualityis there and you can taste it. The price is also very affordable considering sushi in generally on the expensive side. Will be back again and again! :) read more

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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

Itani Sushi - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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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

Itani Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been getting take out mainly since they opened and always had a great experience except for today. Now it looks like they have done in bar seating options in addition to general outdoor seating. So looking forward to that. Today I ordered 6 piece sashimi - fresh and delicious; with ohitashi, which very disappointing based on what I know about how it should taste and prior purchases. It tasted old and tasteless. I had to throw it out because I didn't know what was wrong with it. A minor cost but still, it was supposed to be my vegetable at lunch, and I had put out the money. I will likely continue to get food there since this is a one off, but next time I feel like having some ohitashi, I will make sure I see what is in the package instead of ordering it off the menu - most of the time if they have it in the take out case you can eye it. I would have preferred that they told me they ran out (whatever the reason is for it's not fresh today) rather than selling me what I got. 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

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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

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I ordered through Uber eats, expecting normal sized everything and paid the price I would've paid from a different restaurant for normal sized sushi, instead received tiny pieces of sushi, less than a bite, and very messy and very small pieces of sashimi. It was fresh, but that's all I can say about this and I will never order from them again. Not worth the price at all. read more

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

Itani Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great food and great service. Very friendly! Very hospitable. Thank you. Good miso soup. read more

Itani Sushi - California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Perfect little countertop in a food court for grownups. Reasonable prices, quick service, fresh fish. They even have a grab-and-go cooler for the most popular items. read more

The fish was so fresh and tasty! I'll gladly eat a whole platter by myself! The staff was also so friendly! Oh trust, I will be back!

Itani popped up as a 'Hot and New Restaurant' on Yelp, and based off the reviews, we wanted to give it a shot. It's located inside a small food hall. It seems they have taken over the spot Kirala used to be. They're semi-takeout only, but they have small seating areas scattered throughout the food hall. We opted to just enjoy our sushi takeout there since there wasn't many people around. Between my partner and I, from the refrigerator section, we picked up a 1) Maki Roll + 5 pc. Nigiri Combo, and 2) Ohitashi. We also ordered 1) Yonsei Seared Albacore Roll, and 2) Hotate Sashimi x 2, which were made-to-order. Service was pretty nice with their explanations. I'm not sure what I was thinking, but I thought the Hotate on their menu under Nigiri/Sashimi could be sold as a Sashimi order, but it's not typically. Their price on the menu is for 2 pcs of Nigiri I believe. However, because we asked about it, they said they could make it, but it'll be charged as two orders and they added an extra piece so 5 in total! Maybe they were just feeling nice that day, who knows, but I appreciate it! We started on our Maki Roll + 5 pc. Nigiri Combo and the Ohitashi first since the other two were made-to-order. The Ohitashi was quite delicious. It seems fairly simple to make as it's Spinach with soy dashi dressing. While it was tasty, I'm not sure it's worth the price, but it certainly inspired us to want to try making it ourselves at home. As for our Maki Roll + 5 pc. Nigiri Combo, this was good, but not amazing. The combo comes with Kanpachi, Umi Masu, Hamachi, Maguro, and Sake. While I think they're fairly fresh, I feel like for the price point, I could get something even more fresh with just a few additional bucks. I enjoyed the Maki roll though - that was pretty good. This is also only an assumption, but I think because we picked it up from the refrigerated section, the flavor was just okay for the Nigiri pieces. Their made-to-order items were pretty good though! I would probably recommend you order right off the menu if you have a bit of time to wait. But if you don't, refrigerator selection is a quick and easy meal. We thought their Hotate was pretty fresh and they gave generously sized portion scallops! I liked the additional bits of ikura added to the top. I also really enjoyed the Yonsei Seared Albacore Roll. The tempura adds a nice crunchiness to each bite, and the seared Albacore was just a tad smokey. Presentation for these made-to-order items were on-point too, but if you're not dining in, you can't really expect it. I'm definitely glad we gave it a try though. Part of our reason for going out tonight was to try Itani. It's a nice, affordable, friendly place if you're around the area and looking for sushi, but it's just not quite worth the trek out there for us when we have better options available closer to our own area. I do recommend you give this place a try though if you're around here! If I'm around the area, I'd like to try their cold soba takeout. Looks delicious! read more

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I went on a Wednesday evening and they didn't have much selection. I was kind of surprised. I will say that it tasted really fresh and tasted of good quality. read more

Great sit down sushi meal here! We usually take out but decided to sit and order custom rolls and sashimi and seaweed salad w delish lemonade. All so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!! read more

We came here on a Saturday night for 2 at the new dine-in sushi bar! It was an absolute amazing experience. We ordered 2 sets of the Baller Set (3-course sushi set) which came with edamamae, Maze-Pon, 8 pieces of amazing nigiri, and a Snow Crab Handroll. In addition we also got the Shungiku Kakiage (mixed veggie tempura) which was recommended by Jeremias who took care of us extremely well! It was the perfect balance to our nigiri set, it had really good batter and was fried with fresh and quality oil (our throats did not hurt at all afterwards). The Maze-Pon appetizer was delicious, there was a little bit of truffle which added a nice bit of umami. We really enjoyed the 8 piece nigiri, it was simple but fresh and cut with amazing technique. You could tell the chefs really knew their stuff. The Iwana was our favorite piece! It was so good we even ordered more along with extra scallop nigiri and toro nigiri. Everything was so delicious and also affordable. We had such a nice experience at their new dine-in bar, Jeremias really made us feel at home. Will definitely be adding this place to our rotation! read more

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We come here almost every week and we always have such a good experience. The chef takes great care of us and everyone is so freindly! Food is absoutely amazing. We leave super happy everytime read more

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Itani is NOT Kirala, the prior sushi restaurant that used to occupy this space. Itani is much better. I used to frequent Kirala over the years, and early on, they were excellent. Then, during the last 3 years or so of their occupancy, their quality went down. When Itani took over the space I thought "I hope Itani is better than what Kirala turned into." Fortunately, Itani is first rate. I recently ordered the 7 piece combo + California roll with tobiko. Both were excellent; fresh and tasty. I'll go back. read more

Wow. The rolls are amazing. So good it's mind blowing. I get California rolls at every sushi restaurant I go and this one exceeds expectations. I will definitely be back. read more

Itani Sushi - Wow these rolls are amazing. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The fish quality and skill and attention to detail was very high. We enjoyed our lunch very much and look forward to our next meal here!

Itani Sushi is sooo good - really elevated takeaway sushi. Ultra fresh fish and plenty of options for vegetable loving Berkeleyites like myself. I ordered the Nigiri Combo and some rolls, and two salads: Caesar and seaweed. Pickup was fast and efficient. Pro tip: the knowledgable staff at Vine St will recommend a cold bottle of wine to go with your sushi.My husband and I picnicked at the Rose Garden in the Berkeley hills as the sun went down: perfect date night. read more

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Sushi is fresh and tasty. Good quality and reasonable prices. Service is great. The owner is very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this place. Satisfied customer. read more

We have been regular take-out customers of Itani, and also been to their sister locations (Yonsei). Had dinner at the sushi bar for the first time tonight...food was amazing! Had the 3 course sushi set which came with edamame, another sashimi appetizer, 8 pieces of nigiri, and a snow crab hand roll - the fish was very fresh and really tasty. It was so good we ended up ordering the Mottainai roll as well and this was also great. Definitely get a yuzu lemonade while you're here. Everyone serving us from the host/waitress to the chefs behind the counter were all incredibly warm and friendly too. Highly recommend, we will be back for more (next time with our two kids)! read more

Itani Sushi - Unagi / BBQ Eel - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

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