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.

Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in the Bay so far!…read more I have to admit, I end up getting food from here at least once a week. I'm a big fan of their bento boxes, especially for dinner since you get three items. The salmon teriyaki is so tender and practically falls apart, and the sashimi and sushi always taste really fresh. I also love their side options because they have some unique choices. I've never seen chicken katsu offered as a side with a bento box before! Service is always fast and friendly, too. I'll definitely be back! Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10

Not sure how this gets such high marks. The salmon was fine, as expected. Yellowtail=No flavor,…read moreAlbacor= No flavor, I think it was red or black snapper...mistake also= No flavor. This place serves nice texture, zero flavor sushi. Best for the kids or missing tastebuds if you have money to burn. One reviewer claimed that the better All You Can Eat sushi places in Los Angeles are better. That is painful. I would not be surprised. Likely some of the least pleasing nigiri sushi I have had in a long time. The rolls...OF COURSE tasted fine...who cares?

Service was fantastic. The sushi was delicious and very fresh love that it comes with miso soup. I…read morewill definitely be coming back. Also its a nice open space with a lot of windows. Thank you!

Solid food and capable service. I'm told it's one of the better sushi spots in the area.read more

My daughter and I had lunch today at Butterfish. She's 8 and said it was the best meal of her life!…read moreI agree it was incredibly fresh and delicious sushi. The ambiance is elevated, precise and elegant. We appreciated the special touches of service as well as the kind people working. My chirashi was impeccable, and the crab roll my daughter had well- was the best thing she ever had! The escarole with the truffle and the supremely buttery Magura were impressive. We will be back very soon to try more!

A neighborhood gem with fresh & creative sushi…read more The restaurant is small with a few tables on the sidewalk. We were only able to secure the first lunch seating for our party of 6. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive. (I was amused by the "tablet" that grew into a handtowel when water was added) We ordered Smoked Hamachi Roll (a must & IG worthy), fresh oysters, Hamachi Roll, Pacific Roll, Sushi and Sashimi Set, Hamachi Collar set, 7 handroll set. The fish is so fresh and rice-ratio was perfect. We had such a pleasant dining experience. Butterfish will be our go-to spot for sushi in Berkeley area

I loved sushi made using purple rice. It adds a beautiful and tasty punch to pristine delicious…read morefish. The server was very happy to explain to me how the shop came to use the purple rice, which is a combination of White and black rices. It is more influenced by Korean cuisine than Japanese, but you just gotta love the inventiveness and style. This place adds to the wonderful sushi options in this neck of the woods worth the drive, worth everything.

I love sushi and rolls, and this place has such wonderfully creative both. Unfortunately it's not…read morealways consistent in terms of presentation.. But when it's on, it's so on it's worth the gamble. There are options for people who don't like raw fish. I just wish I could convince my companion who doesn't like uncooked seafood that the lion roll is cooked. I had some it was delicious.

I've been a regular here for almost 10 years, and Jin-san has never disappointed. The quality of…read morethe fish he selects is consistently exceptional, and his omakase is one of the best values you'll find. I've brought many friends here over the years, and every single one has been just as impressed as I was on my first visit. This is the only place I go for omakase in the entire Bay Area. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality sushi and a true omakase experience, this is the place to go. Highly recommended.

Great spot for a simple no fluff omakase spot. The price is just right and fish to rice ratio is…read moreperfect. 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 !

Actually made it to the berekley location for lunch and it was great! They only have counter seats…read moreand 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.

I really mess with the wasabi here but the price point leaves much to be desired. I got the nigiri…read moreset 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.

Long overdue review! My husband and I have been to Kuriya at least 10 times, both dining in and…read moreordering takeout, and the quality has always been consistently great. Fresh, delicious food and wonderful service from the entire staff! The real gem here is Jacky, their head sushi chef. He's incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about his craft and personally sources fresh fish from Japan. Today, we got to try barracuda freshly delivered from Japan, followed by a few other nigiri selections he introduced us to. Such a fun experience! Jacky mentioned that weekdays are the best time to visit if you want a more personal sushi bar experience, since Fridays and Saturdays get pretty busy.

Food was delicious…read more Service was great Would recommend this Japanese restaurant to anyone who wants authentic Japanese cuisine

My husband and I had a wonderful lunch at Kirala yesterday. We have not been there for years! We…read moreused to go when Kimiko and Konrad were there! The food was really good then. Today, we happened to be in Berkeley for an appointment and the Yelp still has good reviews so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant still looks as familiar as before! Our lunch was delicious! We both had their bento special for the day. Since my husband would not eat anything raw, I gladly ate his share of the tuna sashimi which was fresh and yummy. Also, we ordered a real crab California roll which was also really good. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. We both were "happy as a clam" as we are not able to find that many good Japanese restaurants these days. We can't wait to go back to Kirala again, hopefully soon!

We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table of 4 but the staff was super nice and it was a Friday…read morenight. For food, I got Gyoza and baby back ribs to start. Both absolutely delicious. Then for mains , got steak teriyaki and salmon nigiri. Unfortunately the steak was incredibly tough and hard to chew. The salmon was delicious. The steak quality was very poor.

I visited Tane Vegan Izakaya with a mission to try a couple of sushi rolls, but ended up with much…read moremore! In addition to vegan sushi rolls, the menu includes shared plates, starter soup and salad, ramen, grilled plates (yakimono), nigiri, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert. And yes, it's all vegan, and many items are or can be made gluten-free! I tried the: Gyoza Eggplant Nigiri Pacifica Roll Sunset Roll Basil Mojito The Pacifica Roll is deep-fried heaven. Tempura veggies rolled in rice and topped with a garlic aioli and sweet, sticky soy sauce that I am craving as I type. It's crunchy, it's tasty, and you have got to try it to get the hype. I was told it was a fan favorite, and I'm its new #1 fan. Visit my blog post for the full review: Yourneighborhoodvegan.com and follow me on social media @yourneighborhoodvegan for more reviews!

Who would have thought vegan sushi could be so good! It is delicious. We ordered pickup because…read morethis place is way too popular for dining in. If one were to eat gourmet vegan food, Berkeley is the best city. Not only it's healthy, (some even) gluten free, it is very very delicious. Tastes just like real rolls. We were so impressed. We got the Pacifica - tastes like a unagi tempura roll. The tangy sauce is excellent. The California roll is rich and creamy. All the avocado are fresh. The Point Reyes is spicy, looks like a spicy salmon roll. Tastes good. The rolls are nicely packed, do not fall apart easily. It is actually pretty spicy. The grilled mushroom comes with three types of mushrooms, the tangy bbq sauce is delicious. Nice interior, great friendly chef and staff. Always popular. We will be back!