My first time here, and definitely will be back. Ever since I had real Japanese food in Japan, I've…read morebeen on a hunt for authentic Japanese food, and this spot did not disappoint! It is so fresh, so good, my whole family was impressed! We were a big party, and luckily it was not too busy! We were served fast, and we all tried different dishes, mine was the Unagi, my son got the Omurice, and my other son got the Chicken Katsu! Street Parking, close to UC Berkeley, we will be back!

We walked here for dinner from our nearby hotel. The place is on a quiet side street away from the…read morebusy main street. For Saturday night there was only one table already seated. The waitress was very friendly and helpful. The wait was a little longer than expected but everything was well presented, savory, and satisfying. I really enjoyed the wagyu steak combo and the Godzilla roll.

I stopped by here for a quick bite as I'm heading to the city. The parking was a little bit of a…read morehassle, but that was to be expected. The restaurant itself was very cute & cozy. Our waitress was quick & greeted us with a smile & brought waters. The menu had a lot of options to choose from, so it wasn't hard for us to find something we wanted to try. We decided on the tempura mix, Mango Crunchy Roll, & the Hopkins roll. The tempura was good, just wish we ordered it a little bit more crispy. When it came to the rolls, both were amazing! They were huge & definitely got us full pretty quick. Our waitress made sure to check in on us during our visit & kept our waters filled. For dessert, we got the mochi ice cream. You can never go wrong with mochi ice cream as dessert(; overall, we had a great meal! The service was nice, restaurant was clean, & food was great. I'll definitely stop by if I'm ever in the area again.

Incredibly mediocre Japanese food. My husband and I both got bentos and a sushi roll. In my…read morehusband's bento, he got beef teriyaki, which came basically raw in the middle. We asked our server if that was normal, and she just flippantly told us that was how it was supposed to be. Luckily, there was no food poisoning afterwards, but the taste was definitely not as expected - think raw, slightly seared on the outside beef slices. My tempera was very thick, the tempura batter they used wasn't right. Usually, it should be nice and light. The fried sushi roll was fine. They do have a massive list of rolls - see my photo below. Everything was fine, I would probably grade it at slightly worse than a supermarket Japanese bento/sushi roll.

Visited last night. Enjoyed dinner bento with Bbq short…read moreribs and salmon sashimi, and rainbow roll. The fish was soo good and fresh, that it would just melt in my mouth! Food was delicious as before, even the tempura is crisp yet non greasy. Hot miso soup and tea presented as soon as we sat down, so that was nice during rainy night. All in all, delicious food and great service, will return!

Been here a few times, and Nikko Sushi is a great choice for sushi and Japanese food near Downtown…read moreBerkeley Bart Station. They have really cute tea cat cups, and I really enjoyed their seafood udon. It hit the spot on a cold day for dinner!

Butterfish is not your average sushi restaurant. In the two visits I've made, I have not been…read moredisappointed once by any of their dishes. The sashimi and fish really are as buttery as their name -- it is unlike anything I've ever tasted! My favorite has to be the Kurodai Experience, an optional addition to the omakase plate priced at $69 per person. Intricately cut and carved from the belly of the Black Sea bream, each piece is incredibly soft but still reserves a bite in texture. There's a reason why this item is called an "experience," as it's not *just* a sashimi dish. Should they have any left in their inventory, please make sure to give this a try! Last but not least, the staff are amazing. Even in the midst of their busiest hours, the waiters and waitresses are so friendly and accommodating to all of their customers. Paired with the delicious food and ambiance, Butterfish Sushi easily cements itself as one of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in Berkeley.

Very Creative and Friendly. Not Expensive And Great ambiance…read more I will Definitely be back.

Overall 4.5/5 stars…read more Pros: The quality of the fish was very fresh. They have unique purple rice in their sushi rolls. The sakana roll was definitely unique in flavor and had chunks of mango in it. Portions are huge. (For 2 ppl I think 3 rolls shared would be enough) Amazing service from staff. Cozy small mom and pa spot. Cons: Parking is small and very limited. Space is small not too much seating. Some rolls were too saucy like the Bay Scallop (Baked) one

Cute little place hidden in Kensington. The place is small they are opening another one in Albany…read morethey do have outdoor seating as well. We really enjoyed the sushi all the sushi rice is made with blue. Rice service was good. We will definitely return again.

Once again, Kamado SUSHI dinner was amazing! Fresh, beautiful, delicious sushi and sashimi, miso…read moresoup, 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!

Decent little spot, just wish they had a wider selection of food. I also felt that it was a bit…read morepricey 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.

We only discovered this through Resy and I'm so glad we did. This is our go to sushi place now…read more 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!

Overall Rating: 4.7/5…read more 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.

What can I say, when my go to sushi restaurant of many years went down hill , i was forced to find…read moreanother restaurant. 5 stars later this was the best thing that could have happened! we always order delivery and everything was packaged beautifully and very well. they were very generous with the soy sauce and chopsticks. The sushi was sooo much better and fish was fresher and tastier and delicious. The rolls were well made absolutely the best I have had in east bay !!!! the Rainbow roll was outstanding. Salmon , escobar ( white tuna) and tuna were so creamy and made my mouth sing ! The gyoza was great! everything we ordered was superb!

First and foremost Muji is an amazing and accommodating server. He was attentive and communicated…read moresome of my particularities to the chef, and I got exactly what I wanted. For a few bucks more I recommend requesting freshly grated and prepared wasabi it makes such a huge difference!! I didn't take a picture of the tempura appetizer but it was delicious!! Every roll ordered delivered in freshness and quality. I will most definitely return. Everything you see here plus four large Kirin and the tempura appetizer for $120- worth every penny

We've loved Kirala for years. We went last night and I was a little grossed-out by the (new?) table…read moremenus. I don't know how long they've had the new ones, but they were green paper covered in folding plastic, like you might get at any side-of-the-road diner. The menus aren't beautiful or special anymore. That change might be cost effective for them, but it's not the reason we go to Kirala.

Delicious food and attentive service. This is definitely a treat meal - it is a pricey option. Get…read moreon the yelp waitlist ahead of time! Very fresh and delicious sashimi - great flavor and texture. I had a special uni and ikura roll ($10 ea!) that were perfect. No fishiness, just silky smooth texture. Grilled saba is flavorful and juicy Chawanmushi was super smooth with a delicate seafood flavor - delicious.

Wow wow wow! I didn't think it could be done but this place has perfect vegan Japanese food! It's…read morehard to get in so make sure to make a reservation. Pacifica Roll (10/5 stars) - the best thing we ate, perfect creation of flavors that don't overwhelm each other, it's perfectly savory Poke Salad (5/5) - does it tastes like fish? No. But it's a great combination of textures, you have the chewy king oyster mushrooms and soft fried tofu, the crunch of the veggies and the cashew dressing is addicting Da Bao (5/5) - I didn't like the vegan spam alone (I personally like this other brand more) but here they paired it well with veggies and plum wine sauce that makes it work. The vegan spam here is too smokey for my tastes but together it's good. Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen (2/5) - Honestly, it was the only not good thing we had. The broth was neither garlicky or miso-y. It was very mushroomy. It was all one could taste. The spam did not fit with the ramen and was very jarring to taste in the ramen. Yuzu Matcha (5/5) - It's sour but not too sour. Like it wakes you up witout making your face pucker. Absolutely cannot wait to come back!

First of all, I eat meat. And I love sushi. So I was like..,uh vegan sushi? But tbh it was good…read moreasf! I ordered the Ewa roll and Point Reyes and they were both really Flavorful and filling! I was like..there's no fish in this?! Word?! Idk how they did it but it tasted like seafood. It's a quiet little place without a lot of seating, so consider making a reservation!