Immaculate service!…read more Chef Kenji and Coco provided us with an exquisite omakase experience of seventeen courses. Not your basic slice and serve sushi but each piece was took days to prepare. The curing process of the fish and incredible house made soya sauces, yes he made more than one. As well as a very tasty ponzu sauce. While Chef Kenji plated each dish they were served by his wife, Coco. She provided a description of each dish and well as the best way to enjoy the full flavors of each. She was very detailed as to which sauce to use, if any, and how you should place is in your mouth. I can't say enough good things about this humble and almost hidden away gem. We will be back!

Wow this place is SO good and so authentic! This sushi omakase located in Orinda is one of the best…read moreexperiences I've had, and such a hidden gem. It's owned by a wife and husband team, and they take a limited number of tables per night. They offer a unique range of fishes all flown in from Japan. We have had the dine-in and takeout options and both were delicious. They provide instruction and recommendations on how to best enjoy the sushi (such as dipping in soy sauce versus ponzu). It can be difficult to contact them, but I have always left a message in the past, and they have gotten back to me within a week. I would recommend ordering at least a week in advance for sushi platters.

Excellent food, it's a bit pricy but the food is really good. Especially the udon. Love itread more

While Sushi Island satisfied my hunger it didn't satisfy me enough to want to come back…read more First off I feel like the host rushed me. The Nigiri and Philly rolls were okay. The two that stood out to me however were the garlic sauce that the Super Star special roll sits in, (seriously you could dip a flipflop in that sauce and I would eat it) as well as the Shrimp Tempura Roll. Those two were phenomenal! In addition I noticed some of the sushi chefs in the back weren't changing gloves or washing their hands in between prepping meals... yikes! Thank goodness I didn't get sick. This place had potential but after trying it I can cross it off my list and never return, what a shame...

Visiting friends and they brought us to this sushi place, we sat by window inside, our server so…read morefriendly and answered all our questions. It was quiet when we arrived and started to pickup after while. This place has their own restroom so you don't need to go outside restaurants to wash your hand Roll fresh made upon order. You can see the kitchen preparing your roll and sushi Seems sure authentic and tasty

I tried the chicken udon with the signature broth, and it was a bit of a mixed experience. The…read morenoodles and chicken were solid, but the broth didn't quite deliver. It was thinner than expected and lacked the deep, layered flavor I was hoping for in a signature dish. That said, the service really stood out--incredibly attentive and friendly, which made the overall visit enjoyable. With a richer, more developed broth, this could easily be a much stronger dish. The environment was pleasant, clean and well lit.

I found this cute sushi place, Kiki Sushi and Vegetarian, when I was practicing using the voice…read morecommands while using the full self driving feature in my 2018 Tesla Model 3, "find sushi"! (There button on the right steering wheel must be pressed down until it beeps, then you use your voice command.) The nearest sushi restaurant in my Tesla car screen was Kiku Sushi! This is a little gem of a restaurant with a cute interior dining area with television for people watching the FIFA games, a good bar selection of you imbibe, and a delightful patio where you can sit under a covered awning. The place has a small parking lot along the side of the restaurant located in the back. If you're shopping at Whole Foods or Mount Diablo Foods, this restaurant is located down the street from them on a side street on Lafayette Circle. I spoke to the owner, they only use the best quality sushi: Atlantic King salmon, bluefin tuna, the shrimp is cooked here, white tuna is from Korea, the onso hamachi is from Hokkaido. The onagi is high end, and ordered from Thailand. There are two other Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian locations, one is located in north Berkeley, 1416 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA, and one is located at 538 Valencia Street, San Francisco. The food is absolutely delicious, nicely presented, and the sashimi is cut into very thick slices. I ordered my favorite go-to dish, chirashi sushi, and a specially ordered eel handroll with rice and veggies. The matcha tempura ice cream was delicious, too. You must absolutely come and try out this place, they play relaxing, nice jazz music in the background, it was good for a very nice before-the-250th-anniversary of our country, the 4th of July! Check out this place, you surely won't be disappointed!

i love this restaurant!!! i love that they have super unique flavorful vegetarian and vegan sushi…read morerolls. i have tried the kiku roll, vegan spicy baked scallop roll, and the gogo roll. they're all so delicious!! the service is wonderful and everyone is so kind and welcoming. very clean restaurant as well with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Consistent food quality and creativity. You won't be disappointed. Just need to be there before…read morethey open at 5:30pm in order to get a table.

Came here on a Saturday for my daughter's birthday. We had a reservation and was seated promptly…read more The restaurant itself is small, but boy was it packed. Many waiting outside as well. We did hear the woman in charge speak Japanese, which is rare to find a Japanese run restaurant. Pork Belly Skewer - 5/5: Cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Salted just right. Lamb and scallion skewer - 5/5: Cooked perfectly, juicy and tender. Salted just right, paired nicely with the scallion Organic Chicken Karage - 4/5: Very good. 97% of the way there to the karage I had in Japan. So far the best Karage like in Japan has been Gochi in Cupertino. Just FYI. Black Miso Cod - 5/5: very well cooked Cod. Juicy and flavorful without being dry. Beef Sirloin skewers - 4/5: cooked well, but nothing special on this one Bluefin Tuna Nigiri with truffle paste - 5/5: Truffle paste elevated an already great piece of fish. Would order this again. Sake sashimi - 4/5: Good and fresh. Bluefin Tuna sashimi - 4/5: After eating the one with truffle paste, this was knocked down a notch, but still very good. Wagyu&Iberiko Pork Potsticker - 3/5: The wagyu flavor did not come out in this potsticker. It was nicely crisp on the bottom, but would skip this next time to try other items. Hokkaido Uni - 5/5: fresh and good Negitoro Maki 6pc - 3/5: good, but would skip this next time to try other items. Nothing special stood out in this. Homemade Curry Croquettes 2pc - 4/5: This was perfectly crisp on the inside with the juicy internal curry minced beef. This was good. Corn Tempura 2pc - 5/5: This was even better than I expected. Corn was sweet, with a nice crispy exterior. Would order this again! Albacore Tataki - 5/5: Love this dish, where the ponzu is lightly spread without overpowering the fish. Overall, the quality of the food was top notch. The price tag matches, and is to be expected. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. I can see now how this place has received such good reviews and is always packed.

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

This honestly has probably got to be the best sushi I've had in the bay! The food is very high…read morequality and the nigiri comes pre seasoned, so theres no need to even dip into soy sauce or add wasabi. I love the fact that you can choose which nigiri's you want in your nigiri combo too! This place has become my new obsession!!

A small bar service only sushi/sashimi restaurant with very simple decor and no restroom; however…read morethe food quality is excellent and everything tasted fresh. Even though they don't offer any hot food on the menu, they specialize in the sushi and sashimi preparations and serves up delicious plates of fresh fish. I ordered the nigiri combo and fully enjoyed everything they put on the plate for me. I especially liked that they give you a list of various types of seafood/fish to choose from for your combo. It was an enjoyable experience!

Usually, I don't write reviews unless something exceeds my expectations or is really bad. This…read moretime, I have plenty to say about this incredible sushi restaurant. The food is incredibly fresh. They only use high-quality seafood and the best meat I've ever had. The service is fantastic; the three family members are the coolest people. The atmosphere here is very relaxed and chill, with a soft, soothing vibe. I genuinely and strongly recommend this place to everyone. This is the best sushi you can find in the entire Bay Area.

Good for kids. Staff are awesome and very friendly…read more Sushi is fresh and succulent. Specials are good - uni, faroe salmon, Suzuki (sea bass), Hirame (flounder fish). All stellar.

Another great meal at our go-to local sushi spot. Always friendly. Free hot miso soup is always a…read morepleasant way to start the meal. Thank you!

The mixed reviews tell the story. The restaurant is small but attractively decorated. Our food…read more(bento boxes and Lion King roll) were good, and the lunch prices were very reasonable for the area and portion sizes. The lunch menu is small but with enough variety, and the much larger regular menu includes lunch prices. However, they need to clean up their act a little, both figuratively and literally. I'm pretty sure the chalkboard sign in front showed closing times earlier than on their own website. The website online ordering page says the menus aren't available, though scrolling down did reveal them. On the literal side, the bathroom needs attention, as other reviewers have said. I wouldn't have quite called it dirty and didn't hesitate to use it, but it was definitely shabby. The tile floor was discolored around the edges, the sink could have used a deep clean, and the soap dispenser was empty--a bottle of hand soap was propped up on a rail. Overall, it's a good effort and I probably would eat there again, though I'd examine my food based on some of the negative reviews--food safety isn't something I want to mess around with, and especially not for sushi. But inattention to some details makes me cautious about possible inattention to others. Make your own decision.

What's not to like? Small, unpretentious, easy parking, good service, well-prepared Italian-themed…read morecuisine. Last visit we shared the Carpaccio, the salad Della Piazza (Love the gorgonzola and honey dressing!), and the Spaghetti Carbonara along with a bottle of house wine (Montepulciano d'Abruzza) priced at a comfortable $25. We'll be back soon.

Great spot right off the freeway in Orinda. Quaint and small restaurant. The food is good, service…read moreis friendly. Classic pizza/italian American style restaurant. Will definitely come back again! I will mention though, I went with my mom who uses a wheelchair and it was difficult to get her chair inside because the entrance wasn't originally designed for accessibility. I hope they can figure out a safer way for wheelchair users to enter their establishment.