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    4.0 (288 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Aji Fish Onigiri
    Melinda K.

    Finally got to try an Okinawan-style onigiri for the first time, which was folded in a sandwich form. The Aji Fish Onigiri was crispy with generous mayo and spam. The Soft Shell Crab Onigiri (limited edition) was crispy, had a creamy crab mix, and egg. Both were very filling, yet I felt guilty of consuming them due to high cholesterol. It can be messy to eat since both fried fish will get soggy over time, so best to eat it right after pickup. It was easy to order through the kiosk inside their small shop, with quick service and no line, yet there was no seating area at all. Street parking was challenging since it's located in the Downtown area, so you either have to pay to park in the parking garage or take public transportation if you're in nearby cities. Great to visit once when visiting UC Berkeley.

    (D) Curry Chicken Katsudon Soft-shell Crab Onigiri
    Destiny R.

    Picture doesn't do much justice but it was SOOOOOOOOOOOO SHMACKKKKKKK!!!! The chicken katsu one was so crunchy and fresh with the perfect amount of curry sauce!!! We got one of each but we had to come back for a second one because it was THAT good. YALL BETTER COME GET YOU ONE OF THESE 8000000/10 stars.

    Unagi Onigiri
    Lydia C.

    Food: handmade warm food! Gives a great comfort and filling on a busy day. Service: it takes sometime to get your order and there was no seating area opened. Ambiance: fast food like but clean

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    Carrie Z.

    I stopped by to try their unagi onigiri since I enjoy onigiri in general. It was flavorful but quite messy to eat, and the sauce made it a bit soggy. At over $11 for one, it felt a little pricey. Glad I tried it, but I'd prefer a more traditional onigiri next time. No seating; takeout only.

    Tempura Shrimp Onigiri
    Alex M.

    Some friends and I were looking for a grab-and-go lunch spot before a football game, and Riceful checked all of the boxes: (1) Tasty; (2) Portable; (3) Satisfying. (The cute packaging was a bonus.) I ordered the tempura shrimp nigiri, which comes loaded with spam, egg, and two large pieces of shrimp tempura. I was worried at first that the onigiri would collapse after a few bites, but it held up surprisingly well until the very end. I was very satisfied after eating one onigiri and made it through the entire football game (3+ hours) without getting hungry. I'd definitely return to Riceful for a convenient and delicious lunch when I'm on campus. Plus, I'll have the opportunity to try other flavors!

    Amy N.

    Parking is convenient if you don't mind paying $2 for the parking garage directly across the street. When you take the elevator down to ground level, there are a few businesses in the hallway leading out, which was kinda neat to see. There was no street parking and the next street ahead has parked cars blocking the left and right lanes, so only the middle lane is drive-able. This is not a seated restaurant, you order at the self-serve kiosk and wait for your order outside. It doesn't take long to wait but you'll have to find somewhere to sit and eat since there aren't any seated areas around either. I only got the egg, spam, and shredded pork musubi since I wasn't sure about the portion size. I'm glad I only ordered 1 since it was difficult to eat without one side falling apart despite holding it together. I expected it to be more structured but I think there wasn't enough rice. Overall, easy meal to grab if you're in the area but not something I'd go out of my way to eat.

    Jessica K.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a long time. I happened to walk by on a weekday afternoon and decided to stop in. There was no line, and you order on a kiosk or iPad thing. Everything is described well on the menu, and there are very small photos. Food took about 10 minutes to be prepared, was made to order. There wasn't anyone in front of me. There's no tables, so it's all to go. I was texted when my order was ready. They handed me my order. There is no customer service. That's my only complaint. I like to have some sort of customer interaction. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea. I'm sure some people would prefer this method. The food. The food is so good. I can't remember which ones I ordered, but omg they were both so good. The crunch. The flavors. I cannot recommend this place enough. I can't wait to come back.

    spam & egg-spicy version, but was not as spicy as I thought it would be.
    Joyce D.

    Rice Plentiful! Need something quick to grab before class that is budget friendly and very filling? This shop is it! I stopped by Riceful after searching for a quick bite. Of course it is near one of my favorite yogurt shops, so I stopped by to grab a meal before class. The shop is small and primarily serves take out and it does not seem there is a dine in option. My order came out fairly quick and the staff was very nice. I got the Classic Okinawa Onigiri which is spam and egg & Tempura Shrimp Onigiri which also came with spam & egg, and lettuce. Both onigiris were delicious and very filling. I really enjoyed the crispiness of the tempura shrimp! I definitely think getting 1 is plenty cause half way into eating the Shrimp Tempura one, I started to feel full!

    Pork-Boy Onigiri (w/ Cheese)
    Jonathan F.

    We stumbled upon Riceful while wandering through downtown Berkeley. Since I don't visit the area often, I was just looking for something quick to eat and Riceful did the job. I tried the pork-boy onigiri with cheese, and it was very tasty. I really liked how they didn't overload it with rice like some other places. My only critique is the price -- at around $10 for one onigiri, it's a bit on the more expensive side in my opinion. That said, it's a tasty option if you're in the area and craving something quick and tasty.

    Tempura Shrimp Onigiri
    Kristi I.

    I got the Pork-Boy Onigiri and Tempura Shrimp Onigiri. They were both delicious and filling. I liked the balance of flavors and textures, and I could taste every ingredient. The lettuce was also fresh and crisp. Onigiri tends to just have rice and one protein or vegetable, but Riceful's combinations of rice, protein, vegetables, and sauces turns what's usually a snack into a meal. I ate the Pork-Boy Onigiri right away, but I waited half an hour before I ate the Tempura Shrimp Onigiri. I was worried that the tempura shrimp would be soggy, but I was pleasantly surprised that it stayed crispy. This place is takeout only and doesn't have a seating area. Street parking seems impossible, but there's a parking garage right across the street.

    Soft Shell Crab Onigiri
    Kimberly N.

    We were visiting Berkeley and looked for a place to have lunch on Yelp. Riceful was at the top of the list so we decided to check it out. The restaurant is very small and only takes orders to go. There were a couple of self-ordering kiosks just inside the front door. We were interested mainly in their onigiri options and the kiosk menu allowed us to see a more detailed menu listing all of the ingredients. I was initially disappointed to see that nearly all of their many onigiri varieties had Spam (I don't eat meat) - even their Grilled Salmon onigiri. Bummer! But then we noticed that their Soft Shell Crab Onigiri did not have Spam so we each ordered one of those. It did not take too long for our oder to be ready and we took our bag with the cute Riceful logo over to a shady bench at the university to enjoy our light lunch. Wow, it was absolutely delicious! There was a yummy sauce on it that reminded us of the one used on Unagi Sushi. And there was a custardy egg layer that was so good! The only thing that would make Riceful even better would if they offered more options without Spam.

    Ebi and soft shell crab
    David D.

    Stopped by for a quick bite and loved the ebi and soft shell crab onigiri. It's a bit different than the triangle onigiri, but in a good way. Very well put together and didn't fall apart. The crisp was really yummy and didn't make us feel heavy afterwards. Would definitely recommend eating right away so the seaweed paper doesn't get soggy. Personal opinion, I'd ask for a extra sauce next time, but not necessary.

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    Tram B.

    Go big or go home. Riceful had so many good choices it was hard to choose from. I eventually went with the Pork Boy Onigiri and Ika Geso Onigiri and I fell in love. First off, these are huge. 1.5 rice balls filled me up so I'm glad I only ordered 2. I'll have to go back with friends next time to try more without getting too full. Parking - Parking in front of the shop will be difficult but there is a parking structure across from the shop that I highly recommend. The first hour is free so you'd have time to grab food and explore around a bit. The Ika Geso Onigiri, or squid, had so much flavor. I loved the seaweed salad on top. The only thing is there was so much flavor from the sauce and seaweed that I didn't taste the squid as strong, but you do get the enjoyable chewy texture. Pork Boy - My favorite between the two. This one also had a lot of sauce but because it's a pork Katsu, you can still taste the pork. It was a great combination of meat and fat for the extra flavor. You also get the option to pair it with salad or with cheese instead. I obviously chose cheese and it filled me up so quick. Great place to make a stop at if you're in the area

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    Simmer & Steamer

    (34 reviews)

    Downtown Berkeley

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    I think I get the concept behind this genuine fast food operation, I.e., ready-made ingredients are…read moreassembled to produce Korean-style bowls as quickly as possible. This might work well in a bustling location full of non-exempt office workers who have strict limits on their lunch hours. However, I decided to try this particular spot and arrived when there was not a single customer. Then a deranged homeless woman came in. Fortunately I was able to dodge her as I was reviewing the giant backlit menu. I didn't think anything about the emptiness of the space until my order was ready. I decided to try the $13.99 Samgyeopal Ssam-jang, which featured grilled pork belly mixed with veggie soybean paste topped with fried onion, roasted seaweed, and sesame oil, all over rice (Photo 7). The bowl was a strange contrast of textures. Flavor wise, there were more misses than hits. The pork belly was overcooked with the chewy meat rendered almost inedible. The rice was weirdly mushy like it was sitting in lukewarm water far too long. The rest of the ingredients were nondescript. Definitely a hard pass on this bowl in the future. The only reason I'm not leaving one star for this business is that I felt bad for the one soft-spoken server who had the temerity to deal with the unrelenting rantings of the homeless woman. FOOD - 1.5 stars...pre-made ingredients kill the real flavors expected from the bowl AMBIANCE - 2 stars...certainly spacious but nothing cozy in here SERVICE - 2 stars...quiet until she had to confront the woman TOTAL - 2 stars...I was left more steamed than simmered RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/3Hv4fBG5La

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    OMG it took forever to get our food even though it wasn't busy. It was just Ramen too... Not sure…read morewhat was going on but other people seemed to get much faster than us. It wasn't busy and took about 40mins after ordering. Once it arrived it was ok but the pork was very tough (except the strip of fat) and was pretty simple... like some pickled onions, bok choy, some scallion/ garlic stuff.... Even though the description doesn't lead you to think a lot is going on (Slow-simmered pork broth, thick-cut pork belly, scallions), generally isn't there some extra stuff going on or option to add stuff? Bean sprouts, mini corn, bamboo? Even the egg is $2 extra. But that was all that was optional. Was just a bit boring. Host and server were nice. Watching the kitchen staff move in slow motion was a little frustrating when was getting hangry from waiting so long and then it was a bit disappointing as well.

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    North Oakland

    We added eggs to the order, but they never showed up and also packaged really badly it wasn't…read morehorrible though the pancakes were really good

    Living down the block for years this is the first time I've been to kitchen story. The weekends…read morewhen I would drive by seems like there's always a lot of people here so I made a reservation reservations online and you have the option to choose if you want to sit outside inside or upstairs. I reserved for three to sit in the main dining room. The next day we arrived right on time for our reservation and still had to wait about 10-15 minutes and was asked if we could sit outside and then we were seated upstairs. I was a little bummed we didn't get to sit in the lower dining room like I booked on our reservations. It was still cute upstairs and good company always makes brunch even better. The servers were quick and helpful. I wanted something light so I just ordered the chicken and waffle bites. My husband got French toast and a side of chicken and my friend got a main entrée of a sandwich with some fries and a little soup. All of the food that came out looked amazing even at other people's tables. For brunch, the price is a little pricey, but I would like to come back to try other entrées when I'm more hungry. We asked one of our servers if he had a light as I brought a little candle to celebrate my friend's birthday, and as he lit it, he also decided to join in with us as we sang happy birthday, which I thought was really sweet. He did not have to do. He even got other tables around us to sing happy birthday as well. It felt like a special moment for my friend, which was a nice surprise. I did really appreciate this part and look forward to coming back.

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