Consistent excellence at the newly opened Berkeley location of Hinodeya. I often frequent the…read morelocations in San Francisco so when my coworker suggested the newly opened Hinodeya for lunch, I was on board. He had told me that there has been a line out the door the last couple times he passed by but we were seated immediately at one of the long tables. We knew it'd be packed because we had been here when it was the Alley and there aren't many seats. With that said, one of the waitresses immediately asked our drink order and if we were ready to order. My coworker needed another minute trying to decide between the Classic or Spicy Miso and then we both opted for the Hinodeya House Ramen. Our food came out very quickly. The noodles had that awesome bouncy chew, the pork was fall apart and there was a generous helping of bamboo to even it out. The egg was beautiful and perfectly done. This was a solid bowl of ramen for $17. Add on the crunchy garlic they had out in a plastic canister and it was worth the walk over. Towards the middle of our meal, one of the waitresses came by and asked us if we wanted to sample their scallop rice. We agreed and it was actually really good. I don't think I've had that type of rice before. They offered it to everyone else around us as well. Normally a new restaurant has to feel its way through its first opening weeks but Hinodeya crushed it. Serving the summer session students and locals is good preparation for the fall rush of students who will be super excited to try another noodle spot near the UC Berkeley campus. Congrats and good luck to the Hinodeya Berkeley team and thanks for a filling and extremely pleasant experience!

This location needs a better system. There were 3 visible open tables for awhile, but the staff did…read morenot seat anyone on the waitlist. When we sat i saw there were also empty bar seats inside as well. The staff gave us menus but never came back to check on us to order or provide water. They later sat two people next to us and ended up taking their orders first. Wasn't sure if they were originally intending to take our orders next because it felt like they were going to move on if I didn't speak up. Water came for all of us later. They didn't leave us the water pitcher either... like at least get one for us too after leaving it for the other table? Anyway, service is like a 0 out of 5 for me. Needless to say the food was good. It's not replacing my favorite spots, but it gets the job done. Favorite part about the sukiyaki beef ramen for me was their broth and the amount of bamboo shoots they gave lol. Going with 3* for overall experience. I'm glad other reviewers had good service; I just can't say the same for myself.

WHEN: Sat @6pm…read more PARKING: There is metered parking around, and is free after 6pm. It may be a bit tricky especially around meal time, but keep circling and you'll find a spot near by enough. This cute little ramen shop has such perfect lighting coming through thanks to thier skylight. We weren't actually hungry so we shared the following: TONKOTSU - $16.50 (Regular) Pork Belly Chashu, Bamboo Shoots, Red Onion, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Green Onion, Ajitama Egg. You get a choice of noodles to pick: 1.) Hakata - Thin Straight 2.) Sapporo - Medium Thick Wavy Figured since it's my first time here, I choose the most basic version of their bowl of ramen. I chose Sapparo and for some reason expected it to be thicker/wider, but regardless it was still good! The presentation of this bowl is just gorgeous, served on a small wooden platter. The red onion is chopped, and the pork Belly is quite tender. Regarding the egg, you get just half. Overall this bowl of ramen is creamy, rich, and the right amount of flavor and salt. But still make sure to drink at least a glass of water! CREAMY CHASHU PORK CROQUETTES - $8.50 I have never seen anything like this so I must give it a try! It actually didn't come out piping hot, so I was able to drive in right away! It was definitely creamy (like ramen) and had pieces of the Chau's pork, encased in a crispy and warm batter that was deep fried. It also comes with a katsu sauce and I really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and didn't make us feel bad for ordering enough of just one, but man I was so full. Had to walk around downtown Berkeley for awhile.

I really love Tsuruya so writing this review stung a bit. Tsuruya snuck in additional tip amount…read morethe last time we dined here. It was only a couple of dollars more but tip fraud is never acceptable. We rarely deviate from our usual order so the posted transaction felt off to us. We were able to confirm and report to the credit card company. I recommend you guys take pictures of your receipts and verify the transactions. Hope this doesn't happen to y'all!

Very good food. Have used their catering platters and dishes. Excellent and always ready at time of…read morepickup.

Treated a friend for his 31st birthday here. We really enjoyed the yakitori here, and got:…read more -Chicken hearts -Squid -Shrimp -Scallop Along with all the delicious skewers, we also enjoyed: -Sashimi happy hour special -Yuzu lemon with green tea -Soba noodles with fish cake -Sake for my friend We came on a weekday night, and were instantly seated when we walked in. It's a cute spot that's comparable to what one would find in Japan with a clean, woodsy aesthetic.

Very good. The braised beef noodle soup had a nice, slight numbing spice and very good flavor. The…read moreservice was great, with the food coming out in minutes. They were fairly good about filling up my water whenever it was empty. The ambiance is nice, a very clean, comfortable, well lit space.

Really tasty food, highly recommended and warm service. Also love the ambiance of the place really…read moreadds to the character plus sun Wukung is peak.

The rice noodles smelled and tasted amazing! It was my first time at the Berkeley location and I…read morehad a great experience. The restaurant was clean and cozy, and the staff member who helped us was super nice. I'll definitely be back!

My fav place to go whenever I am craving for something to warm my soul and belly!!!…read more Friendly and amazing people. They are so patience and professional, always want to make sure we have good time and good food

Solid dumpling and noodle spot in the area. My only grip is that this is definitely a better place…read morefor the students in the area to access on foot vs someone who is driving in to dine. Parking will no be on your side (as with most places near campus!) I appreciate that this place had plenty of vegan (and vegan-izable) options (just omit egg for some stir fries), and was not short with classic favorites (ie pork & shrimp XLB etc). The wok seasoning here delivers! In our first visit here, we ordered the stir fried veg noodles and it was infused with so much flavor. The noodles had great texture and it had just the right amount of sauce. We ordered two types of XLB: pork and vegan. The bf enjoyed both and for me, the vegan one was excellent. There wasn't any mock meat or anything in it so it was purely flavored by the veg inside. It was fresh, savory and filling. We ordered the fried tofu which was really good too. It had a lightly fried, crispy exterior and the inside was soft and creamy. The green beans and tofu/veg is also really good. You can definitely taste the wok seasoning in the green beans. It had just the right amount of black bean sauce too, so it wasn't overpowering or too salty. The service here is quick and friendly. Expect to have your dishes brought out to you quickly. If you're getting takeout, be sure to ask for vinegar and chili oil for your dumplings, otherwise you'll only get the packet stuff which isn't great.

So disappointed with the food here. I used to love Dumpling Kitchen, so when it became Dumpling…read moreFamily, I assumed the food would be just as good. Unfortunately, the quality has gone down tremendously. After a long day at work, I decided to treat myself to takeout and ordered the shrimp fried rice and spicy wontons in chili oil. When I got home and opened everything, I was honestly so disheartened. The shrimp fried rice was completely white, had tiny baby shrimp, and was just really unappetizing. The spicy wontons were also disappointing because they came with a tiny side cup of chili oil instead of actually being served in chili oil as expected. For a $30+ order, I expected much better quality. I'm genuinely sad because I used to really enjoy this place, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be coming back.

Large menu well prepared. Quick service, pleasant space…read more We will come back to try the five flavored skin dish and maybe the Peking duck.

Dumpling Day opened a month ago in Tasty Pot's space. Infrastructure similar, decor on walls…read moreupdated. Happenchance there was a grand opening buffet party opening along with many festivities (singing, folk dancing, lions blessing the new spot). I opted out of buffet. Waited for service to resume. QR codes didn't work, tablet given which I didn't know how to use. Cantonese & Mandarin spoken. Only owner spoke English. Associates didn't take orders. Finally did order for me on tablet when they found my order didn't go thru. So either the food came in 10 or 30 minutes depending.... Offerings (Northern China+): housemade dumplings, juicy pan pork buns, grilled skewers, cold dish/appetizers, housemade rice & noodle soup, soups, signature treasures, dry/mala pot, Northeast entrees, steam dumplings/buns, chow mein, fried rice, specials (apps), drinks. + American Chinese entrees.. Sips: water, no tea available Slurps: Golden Fish with Sauerkraut, rice noodles (17.99)- big bowl, enough for 2 people -rice noodle mushy, thin egg noodle better? -thick pieces of fish, species unknown, basa? -many broth choices, choose golden broth. Very sour tasty broth from fermented mustard greens. *lst time eating this dish. Not disappointed. Bites: boiled housemade chive, shrimp & pork dumplings (12/15.99) -edges was still uncooked so it was previously frozen. The rest was nicely boiled to perfection. Had lots of flavors & juices. Dipped in mix of soy sauce & red vinegar. *sampled pig ear-dry, bland. -fried pork meat. Big piece. Crunchy texture, moist, juicy. 5 stars. worthy! Service:none. Quality: excellent, fresh. Quantiy: Generous portions. Repeatable on a quiet day. Street parking. Garage nearby.

Nice everyday Szechwan food, priced affordably near UC Berkeley campus…read more Will come back ro try more options

I have NEVER written a Yelp review, and it is unfortunate that this experience is what finally made…read moreme take the time to do so. I have also never felt the need to publicly speak on racism in my life, but what happened here was too blatant to ignore. For context, I am a student at University of California, Berkeley and a PM at a Fortune 500 company. I say that only to make clear that I am a professional person who understands how to treat others with respect and how basic customer service should work. I came in for a pickup order and stood there attempting multiple times to get the employee's attention. She ignored me repeatedly, even looking directly in my direction without acknowledging me. Then I heard her say hello, and for a moment assumed she was finally speaking to me. Instead, she intentionally greeted and assisted a couple who had just walked in behind me. After helping them, she again looked my way and continued to avoid acknowledging me. In that moment, the treatment felt deliberate and discriminatory. When she finally addressed me, the interaction remained hostile. She appeared suspicious of whether the pickup order was actually mine, despite me giving the correct name that was already listed on the receipt and not visible to me beforehand. Beyond the service, the food itself was equally disappointing. I ordered the orange chicken, and it was some of the driest, lowest-quality chicken I have had anywhere. I have traveled extensively and eaten food all over the world, and it is rare to experience food this poor combined with service this disrespectful. This was an embarrassing experience for a business located near University of California, Berkeley. There are many better options nearby, and I would strongly recommend spending your money elsewhere. No one should have to deal with treatment like this or pay for a meal like this.