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Decent little spot, just wish they had a wider selection of food. I also felt that it was a bit pricey for the type of sushi restaurant it was. The rolls were large but had a lot of rice in it. I really did like the fish though. It was fresh and tasted great. As for the inside it's a bit stuffy and cramped.
Omakase ended up around 140pp. They selected pieces from the menu they had up on display so it felt a bit off. It was essentially the same price as ordering a la carte, which to, me, low-key defeats the point of omakase. There was also a slight concern for cross-contamination. We had to return the plate every time and the chef handled both the plates and the fish. I think the overall process needs to be improved. Other than that, everything else was good.
Last update- I finally stopped by the restaurant, and they made things right. They gave me a new order prepared correctly. They must have been expecting me because I didn't need to speak with the manager. It was the same waitress who had helped me before, and she said they did not return my call because they didn't understand the number I had left in the voicemail message. All's well that ends well. I have revised the review up to four stars. Thank you, Kamado Sushi. Updating my review--I left a message with my name & number Friday night. They never called me yesterday (Saturday), and I wasn't going to make a special trip to the restaurant with my uneaten food to argue about it. I think I deserve the courtesy of a return phone call. Their seafood is usually high-quality, and the preparation has been excellent whenever I have eaten there. However, I just cannot patronize a restaurant or any business that does not respect their customers enough to make things right.
Great experience from start to finish. We were greeted with a plate of warm hand towels- very unexpected but a nice start to the meal. Got half a dozen oysters which were served with ponzu and red onions+vinegar, negitoro roll, rainbow roll, clam miso, and kaisen futomaki. Everything was delicious but particularly the various miso options on the menu + the futomaki stood out to me. I'm still thinking about the kaisen futomaki a day later... five different fish, chunky and buttery, stuffed generously in nori, topped with delicious, juicy, briny ikura. I'm already planning my next visit to have this again. Everything was washed down with a hearty cup of matcha. 10/10
I've been to quite a few sushi spots around the Bay Area specifically for omakase, and Kamado is the only one I've returned repeatedly for. Highly recommend their omakase special. It is on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it as a treat or for a special occasion. They seem to rotate their offerings with seasonal selections presumably based on seasonal fish availability, which keeps things interesting. This time, I tried the chirashi bowl. At first glance, the portion looked smaller compared to other places, but it ended up being the perfect amount for me. A good variety of fresh, high-quality fish--I'd definitely order it again when I'm in the mood for something with variety at a more affordable price range. Also sampled the mixed tempura. The batter was light and crispy. The only downside was the kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) could have used more time in the fryer. Otherwise, everything else was spot on. Service is consistently friendly and efficient. The space is a bit cozy, but still comfortable, and I've never had an issue with parking. 10/10 - would recommend this place!
Once again, Kamado SUSHI dinner was amazing! Fresh, beautiful, delicious sushi and sashimi, miso soup, goma-ae, and super special seasonal dessert! So cute and each element (crepe cake, green tea ice cream, caramel nut cookie) so delicious separately and together. Yum!
Hidden gem of the Bay Area! Jin the sushi chef is skilled and has his fish flown in from Japan. This is my go to spot for a special occasion. Always sit at the bar for the omakase for freshness! We've also had the omakase prepared by his right hand man Luis, and that was fantastic as well! Surprised this place hasn't gone viral its value and quality (usually around $90-$105 for 14 pieces including toro and uni. Plus 5% cash discount). As for now, it'll be my favorite little omakase spot.
First time trying sushi in the Berkeley area! Was craving sashimi so I came to this little restaurant on Shattuck. Dark interior and small tables divided by mini Japanese screen doors. I ordered some unique fish from the seasonal menu shown on the tv inside the restaurant (posted a picture). Ranked best to worst: 1. Isaki: also known as chicken grunt (Japan), this was DELISHHHH. The sear was immaculate and the flavor was almost meat-like. So rich, flavorful, and fresh. I could straight up eat this without any shoyu or wasabi. 2. Iwana: arctic char (Iceland) belonging to the salmon family, and it did taste like really rich, buttery salmon. Man. It. Was. Delicious. BUT. I could tell it was not superrrr fresh due to slight fishiness/degradation of texture (moosh). 3. Umi masu: also looked like salmon, but is actually ocean trout (Scotland). Tastes much lighter and fresher (flavor profile) than the iwana or regular salmon. I would say it was about as fresh or maybe a bit fresher than the iwana, but was still slightly mush in relation to what fresh sashimi feels like. 4. O-toro: big disappointment and the most expensive thing I ordered. Fatty blue tuna belly. Not fresh. Mush. Was definitely well cut, but it came WARM to my plate. And it wasn't even seared. What??? I regret ordering it. $25 is too much for 2 pieces of poor quality o-toro sashimi. Something that could have also played a part in the freshness deteriorating is that I specifically asked for sashimi, and my plate first came out as all nigiri. The waitress noticed right as she was bringing my plate and immediately brought it back to the kitchen which was awesome service. But my fish could have been overworked by hand and thus become mush and warm ):
Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in Berkeley. The service is always warm and welcoming. Newcomers and regulars alike will feel at home here. I love to sit at the bar where you get to see the chefs do their magic. I love being adventurous and getting the seasonal fish. Depending on the month, you'll have an opportunity to get unique fish like ice fish and firefly squid. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and the sushi rice never feels too heavy. I always splurge on the nigiri but their hot items are also well prepared and delicious.
Quick Summary: - Unique neta choices to try - There is a screen at the entrance that shows the fish options of that day or season We visited here on a summer evening for sushi. We discovered this restaurant by viewing yelp and walking by the restaurant. I was interested in the uploaded yelp photos and how the menu screen listed the seasonal sushi and fish options. We arrived a few minutes after opening. The interior is wide and cozy inside, with a cool bar table side near the entrance. We were seated in one of the tables on the right hand side. At this location, it was difficult to view what fish was on the large tv screen, so we designated one person to take a photo of it. From the menu we ordered the vegetable tempura and the unaju. From the tv screen, instead of the omakase style, we picked the ones we were interested in trying, which were the tuna, ayu and the aji. The staff kindly informed us that they were able to create the nigiri set for the amount of people at the table, contrary to the general 2 piece per neta; very thoughtful gesture. The side dishes arrived first: the miso and the salad. The miso soup bowl size is larger than the typical ones, so happy news for me. It filled me up quite nicely and ready for the main dish. In between waiting, the nigiri set arrived in a beautiful presentation. They fried the ayu's bone, and this was so delicious! I loved the fatty flavor of the fish in the ayu's meat and the bones. The bones were soft and easy to eat, so I highly recommend eating it and not leaving it alone. Reactions to the ayu varies by person, so be mindful. I love fish, so this tasted great, but for my relative, who is not a fish fan, they mentioned it was quite fishy. I got the unaju box, which is a rice bowl with eel placed on top. This one was unfortunately not a good eating experience. The cause was the rice on the bottom. The eel was soft, tender, and mostly free of the thin bones. However, the rice was packed too tightly, that I needed to use chopsticks like a fork and knife to cut split the rice pieces into smaller pieces. It also required a lot of chewing because the rice was packed in so tightly. In all, the sushi was a splendid experience because so far, this is the only place I know, where we can choose fish that is fresh and unique to the seasons, without requesting an omakase.
This is a nice little sushi bar! The service was very nice, attentive, and helpful. The food itself was all at a high standard. The breading on the karaage and the tempura were both light yet crispy. I would have like to see a little more variety in the vegetable tempura, though. The fish was the star of the show. The toro (fatty tuna) nigiri literally melted in my mouth and was such an amazing piece to eat. The chirashi included shrimp, octopus, scallops, eel, and several types of fish. They were all good, except one of the fish was cut at a weird angle, which created an unenjoyable chewing experience. Overall, great sushi place for a casual/slightly elevated dinner. Tip: The screen above the sushi bar has the prices listed for market price items. I didn't realize before ordering the most expensive nigiri on the menu!
Fantastic, fresh sushi and appetizers!!! Creative sauces and seasonings! The black cod is a MUST, so buttery and flavorful!! The service is super fast and courteous. Very clean, simple, and pleasing decor.
4 months ago
2 months ago
Great spot for a simple no fluff omakase spot. The price is just right and fish to rice ratio is perfect. Chef Jin is true to his craft and makes his toppings from scratch but keeps it simple to bring out the true flavor of each fish. Don't sleep on this spot, more people should know about it ! read more
Nestled in a corner, this is a nice quiet neighborhood Japanese restaurant, with some charm. It's pretty pricy for what they offer, like having some macrel for in the omakase. So one starts to question if maybe it's cheaper to just order à la cart nigiri. I usually get the sea bass which has glass noodles, which is quite filling. The restaurant is quite small, and the tables are close together. So it's quite intimate. But service is very friendly and kindhearted. I had an interesting dessert with a crisp outer cracker and green tea ice cream, which vanilla crepe. Not so sweet either. read more
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1 year ago
Decent little spot, just wish they had a wider selection of food. I also felt that it was a bit pricey for the type of sushi restaurant it was. The rolls were large but had a lot of rice in it. I really did like the fish though. It was fresh and tasted great. As for the inside it's a bit stuffy and cramped. read more
Omakase ended up around 140pp. They selected pieces from the menu they had up on display so it felt a bit off. It was essentially the same price as ordering a la carte, which to, me, low-key defeats the point of omakase. There was also a slight concern for cross-contamination. We had to return the plate every time and the chef handled both the plates and the fish. I think the overall process needs to be improved. Other than that, everything else was good. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
Last update- I finally stopped by the restaurant, and they made things right. They gave me a new order prepared correctly. They must have been expecting me because I didn't need to speak with the manager. It was the same waitress who had helped me before, and she said they did not return my call because they didn't understand the number I had left in the voicemail message. All's well that ends well. I have revised the review up to four stars. Thank you, Kamado Sushi. Updating my review--I left a message with my name & number Friday night. They never called me yesterday (Saturday), and I wasn't going to make a special trip to the restaurant with my uneaten food to argue about it. I think I deserve the courtesy of a return phone call. Their seafood is usually high-quality, and the preparation has been excellent whenever I have eaten there. However, I just cannot patronize a restaurant or any business that does not respect their customers enough to make things right. read more
5 months ago
Great experience from start to finish. We were greeted with a plate of warm hand towels- very unexpected but a nice start to the meal. Got half a dozen oysters which were served with ponzu and red onions+vinegar, negitoro roll, rainbow roll, clam miso, and kaisen futomaki. Everything was delicious but particularly the various miso options on the menu + the futomaki stood out to me. I'm still thinking about the kaisen futomaki a day later... five different fish, chunky and buttery, stuffed generously in nori, topped with delicious, juicy, briny ikura. I'm already planning my next visit to have this again. Everything was washed down with a hearty cup of matcha. 10/10 read more
2 years ago
I've been to quite a few sushi spots around the Bay Area specifically for omakase, and Kamado is the only one I've returned repeatedly for. Highly recommend their omakase special. It is on the pricier side, but absolutely worth it as a treat or for a special occasion. They seem to rotate their offerings with seasonal selections presumably based on seasonal fish availability, which keeps things interesting. This time, I tried the chirashi bowl. At first glance, the portion looked smaller compared to other places, but it ended up being the perfect amount for me. A good variety of fresh, high-quality fish--I'd definitely order it again when I'm in the mood for something with variety at a more affordable price range. Also sampled the mixed tempura. The batter was light and crispy. The only downside was the kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) could have used more time in the fryer. Otherwise, everything else was spot on. Service is consistently friendly and efficient. The space is a bit cozy, but still comfortable, and I've never had an issue with parking. 10/10 - would recommend this place! read more
8 months ago
Once again, Kamado SUSHI dinner was amazing! Fresh, beautiful, delicious sushi and sashimi, miso soup, goma-ae, and super special seasonal dessert! So cute and each element (crepe cake, green tea ice cream, caramel nut cookie) so delicious separately and together. Yum! read more
11 months ago
Hidden gem of the Bay Area! Jin the sushi chef is skilled and has his fish flown in from Japan. This is my go to spot for a special occasion. Always sit at the bar for the omakase for freshness! We've also had the omakase prepared by his right hand man Luis, and that was fantastic as well! Surprised this place hasn't gone viral its value and quality (usually around $90-$105 for 14 pieces including toro and uni. Plus 5% cash discount). As for now, it'll be my favorite little omakase spot. read more
First time trying sushi in the Berkeley area! Was craving sashimi so I came to this little restaurant on Shattuck. Dark interior and small tables divided by mini Japanese screen doors. I ordered some unique fish from the seasonal menu shown on the tv inside the restaurant (posted a picture). Ranked best to worst: 1. Isaki: also known as chicken grunt (Japan), this was DELISHHHH. The sear was immaculate and the flavor was almost meat-like. So rich, flavorful, and fresh. I could straight up eat this without any shoyu or wasabi. 2. Iwana: arctic char (Iceland) belonging to the salmon family, and it did taste like really rich, buttery salmon. Man. It. Was. Delicious. BUT. I could tell it was not superrrr fresh due to slight fishiness/degradation of texture (moosh). 3. Umi masu: also looked like salmon, but is actually ocean trout (Scotland). Tastes much lighter and fresher (flavor profile) than the iwana or regular salmon. I would say it was about as fresh or maybe a bit fresher than the iwana, but was still slightly mush in relation to what fresh sashimi feels like. 4. O-toro: big disappointment and the most expensive thing I ordered. Fatty blue tuna belly. Not fresh. Mush. Was definitely well cut, but it came WARM to my plate. And it wasn't even seared. What??? I regret ordering it. $25 is too much for 2 pieces of poor quality o-toro sashimi. Something that could have also played a part in the freshness deteriorating is that I specifically asked for sashimi, and my plate first came out as all nigiri. The waitress noticed right as she was bringing my plate and immediately brought it back to the kitchen which was awesome service. But my fish could have been overworked by hand and thus become mush and warm ): read more
3 months ago
Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in Berkeley. The service is always warm and welcoming. Newcomers and regulars alike will feel at home here. I love to sit at the bar where you get to see the chefs do their magic. I love being adventurous and getting the seasonal fish. Depending on the month, you'll have an opportunity to get unique fish like ice fish and firefly squid. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and the sushi rice never feels too heavy. I always splurge on the nigiri but their hot items are also well prepared and delicious. read more
4 months ago
Quick Summary: - Unique neta choices to try - There is a screen at the entrance that shows the fish options of that day or season We visited here on a summer evening for sushi. We discovered this restaurant by viewing yelp and walking by the restaurant. I was interested in the uploaded yelp photos and how the menu screen listed the seasonal sushi and fish options. We arrived a few minutes after opening. The interior is wide and cozy inside, with a cool bar table side near the entrance. We were seated in one of the tables on the right hand side. At this location, it was difficult to view what fish was on the large tv screen, so we designated one person to take a photo of it. From the menu we ordered the vegetable tempura and the unaju. From the tv screen, instead of the omakase style, we picked the ones we were interested in trying, which were the tuna, ayu and the aji. The staff kindly informed us that they were able to create the nigiri set for the amount of people at the table, contrary to the general 2 piece per neta; very thoughtful gesture. The side dishes arrived first: the miso and the salad. The miso soup bowl size is larger than the typical ones, so happy news for me. It filled me up quite nicely and ready for the main dish. In between waiting, the nigiri set arrived in a beautiful presentation. They fried the ayu's bone, and this was so delicious! I loved the fatty flavor of the fish in the ayu's meat and the bones. The bones were soft and easy to eat, so I highly recommend eating it and not leaving it alone. Reactions to the ayu varies by person, so be mindful. I love fish, so this tasted great, but for my relative, who is not a fish fan, they mentioned it was quite fishy. I got the unaju box, which is a rice bowl with eel placed on top. This one was unfortunately not a good eating experience. The cause was the rice on the bottom. The eel was soft, tender, and mostly free of the thin bones. However, the rice was packed too tightly, that I needed to use chopsticks like a fork and knife to cut split the rice pieces into smaller pieces. It also required a lot of chewing because the rice was packed in so tightly. In all, the sushi was a splendid experience because so far, this is the only place I know, where we can choose fish that is fresh and unique to the seasons, without requesting an omakase. read more
3 years ago
This is a nice little sushi bar! The service was very nice, attentive, and helpful. The food itself was all at a high standard. The breading on the karaage and the tempura were both light yet crispy. I would have like to see a little more variety in the vegetable tempura, though. The fish was the star of the show. The toro (fatty tuna) nigiri literally melted in my mouth and was such an amazing piece to eat. The chirashi included shrimp, octopus, scallops, eel, and several types of fish. They were all good, except one of the fish was cut at a weird angle, which created an unenjoyable chewing experience. Overall, great sushi place for a casual/slightly elevated dinner. Tip: The screen above the sushi bar has the prices listed for market price items. I didn't realize before ordering the most expensive nigiri on the menu! read more
2 years ago
I would give no star if I could. We ordered Omakase but nothing fresh. There was not enough rice either, only a flat layer of rice under the fish. I don't think the sushi chef got proper training. Every single piece fish with a lot of soy sauce and tastes bitter. We had to stop the chef after 7-8 pieces of nigiris. We also ordered the tempura which was pre fried I believe. It's very hard on the surface. And the pickle we ordered is obviously from the super market. It's our first and last time here. I feel regret ordering omakase before a small trial order. My husband is very upset and he stopped eating after tried 3 pcs nigiris. read more
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We go to Kamado when we want good quality sushi for a reasonable price. We end up getting omakase every time (Around $80-$95 per person. Depends on what fish they have and/or what fish you ask to get) It's not a traditional omakase though. Once you order, they will make everything and they come out all in one plate. But they have fresh fish, friendly service, and good udon too!! I also love that it's in a quiet neighborhood and always has parking. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
A surprise find. Great food, very fresh and good service. Will definitely be back for more read more
5 years ago
Excellent sushi! Was really impressed by the sushi rolls here. The fish quality is superb. Fresh, tender and they all tasted like they melted in your mouth. So good. The ratio of rice to fish is perfect as every piece of a roll you eat gives you that delicious taste of some rice, fish and other fillings they came with. Some of the rolls were spicy and it sure gives an additional kick in a good way. Would want to try their chirashi next time. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Another incredible meal with Chef Jin at Kamado Sushi! Two flights from the Tokyo fish market every week. Where else do you find these unique seasonal fish? A hidden gem in Berkeley's gourmet ghetto. read more
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4.5 stars. Fantastic omakase. With sake and dessert, it ended up being $100/person but well worth it. Best experience would be to sit at the sushi bar so each piece is served at a time vs. all of the pieces served in 2 chunks. Some of my favorites were scallop (subtle sweetness) and uni (creamy and fresh). The monkfish liver was surprisingly non-fishy. It was equivalent to the Japanese fois gras. I didn't care for the sea pineapple served first which had a latex overtone to it. All of the fish was super fresh. Made with ultimate care. A couple of times, it was hard to pick up the entire nigiri - the fish piece separated from the rice using chopsticks. The fish could be better molded to the sushi rice to be more functional. Several rare fish could be found here such as cutlass fish (interesting texture). The tempura green tea ice cream was solid. I would have preferred the green tea ice cream to have a deeper green color with stronger tea flavor. read more
7 years ago
I've been here many times in the past and I always ate inside. There was always such a great vibe inside. Now with coronavirus they are open for takeout only. I am so glad that they are still open and that the food is still as delicious and fresh as always. 5 strong stars. Super high quality fish, I always know it's gonna be the best! They are very reliable. Great place and I can't wait to go back. Thank you Jin, thank you staff. read more
Came here on a Saturday night and got seated immediately. Started with the black miso cod appetizer, which was pretty good. Then tried one of their special nigiri, ocean trout, which tasted pretty similar to salmon. Also got the dragon roll, negi toro roll, and assorted nigiri sushi. Dragon and negi toro roll tasted ok but the assorted nigiri sushi was disappointing. In general, the portion sizes were small, food overpriced, and the quality very mediocre. Unfortunately, don't think I will be coming back. read more
Came at 6:30pm on a Friday night and lucked out by snagging a table just as a group finished their meal. I'd recommend reservations. My teenager had asked to try sushi for the first time ever and after perusing websites, he picked Kamado. Great choice and now he absolutely loves sushi. Told him not to expect this quality of fish everywhere. The rolls were solid but standard. The Omakase, on the other hand, was amazing. Fish fresh from Japan were beautifully cut. The low rice to high seafood ratio was much appreciated and really let us taste the stuff that matters. Sea urchin, scallops, the fatty part of fish, the lean part of fish, liver, skin. Every piece was spectacular. We also got the black cod dinner, tempura udon and teriyaki chicken for the rest of the family and everybody loved their meals. We will definitely be back. read more
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4 years ago
Kamado has been our home away from home for years now. The sushi is ALWAYS great, fresh, and well-prepared. There are ALWAYS seasonal fish options. Jin will take amazing care of you, explaining the different types of fish, encouraging you to try something new, and making sure you're visit leaves you satisfied. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for a neighborhood sushi spot. But don't let the humility fool you: you are in for an incredible ride at Kamado. Now if I only could afford to eat sushi for every meal... read more
This is my second time at Kamado while in town visiting a friend. It's by far the best sushi I've had in a while! Everything is fresh and they often have harder to find fish like Umi Masu (which kind of tastes like salmon but better). It's also BYOB and the service is great. read more
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Can you accommodate gluten allergies?
They have a menu with all of the gluten-free dishes and rolls. Most of their fish is served gluten free.
Do they take reservations? Would I have to call to get one?
They do take reservations. Call or google.
How much does the omakase usually cost per person? I understand it varies but a rough idea would be helpful.
We've done it twice and it was around $80-90 per person each time!
Is this place an actual sushi buffet. Where you pay once and can order however many you want?
No buffet, sorry. Much more elegant and caring about the quality to be one of those, fun as they are.
Do they have any vegan options (I did look at the menu but wanted a sure-fire answer)?
They will make any roll you want, within reason--we get the futomaki without eel (but still with tamago egg) and cucumber roll and kanpyo (marinated gourd), etc. I believe there is a mushroom udon that can come veg and soba of course--check if made…
Their phone number seems to be disconnected -- does anyone have a new number that works? We are trying to place a large order. Thanks!
Theres only one phone line and if you get a busy line, it's just because there are other callers ahead of you, and is doing a big, long order too..sorry for the inconvenience.
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