The best place ever! Quality is always 10/10, it comes out quickly, and the restaurant itself is…read moreclean. My favorite place in Berkeley!

earned a star for: 1. great food, always consistent…read more2. quick service 3. reasonable prices

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.

Hashtag Poki is a must-try poke shop!…read more The staff are kind and patient. The store is clean and has several tables for seating. They have a wide variety of protein options for their poke bowls. Not only do they have the regular fish options, they also have octopus and scallop! My favorites are salmon, hamachi and ahi tuna, so I chose those for my protein. They tasted fresh and buttery! I'm normally not a fan of crab salad but I decided to try it and I absolutely loved it! I chose ponzu, spicy mayo and unagi sauce for my sauces. Everything tasted amazing together! Not to mention, they also have Onigiris and appetizers! I got the Chicken Katsu Onigiri and Takoyaki. The Chicken Katsu Onigiri was deeelicious! The chicken was crispy and the cabbage slaw was refreshing! They paired perfectly with the egg and spam! Lastly, the Takoyaki was A-mazingg! It was soft on the inside with a good ratio of octopus and crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of sauce! 10/10 recommend!!

We were craving poke on a hot day and decided to try this place because of its high ratings…read more I had a regular poke bowl with tuna, bay scallops, salmon roe, crab salad, mixed greens, wakame sald, onions, seaweed, edamame, and cucumber. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the fish quality was great. My only complaint is the portion size. The fish scoops were pretty small, and the bowl cost around $20, making it feel a bit overpriced for what you get.

Omg, this is the cutest Thai restaurant in Berkeley! They always decorate for the holidays and we…read morewere able to stop by right on time for spooky szn!! The restaurant is literally a hidden gem; it's a nice and cozy spot and easy to miss. I frequent Berkeley pretty often and never knew it was there on Shattuck! There were so many options to choose from, but this is what we ended up getting: - curry puff - chicken potstickers - spicy wings - pad thai w/chicken - crab fried rice - papaya salad We also tried their Halloween drinks and dessert! The pumpkin thai tea was my favorite! You could really taste the pumpkin, but it wasn't overpowering! Everything we ordered was amazing!! Very flavorful, fresh, and super filling! My favorite was the crab fried rice and papaya salad! The crab tasted fresh and there was a decent amount of it in the dish. I usually order Lao style papaya salad because I like it fishy, but their papaya salad was actually very tasty!! I drank up all the dressing hahah. The menu said it was spicy, but it wasn't. I'd probably have to request it spicy next time. Shout out to Polly and Sean, who provided us with excellent customer service as first timers! Polly was very sweet and personable!

So glad we were able to try Little Plearn Thai Kitchen in Berkeley, CA!…read more First, I have to say everything was amazingly fresh and delicious, and the service was fantastic! We came on a busy Sunday, but surprisingly, everything was fast and we were seated quickly. We ordered the Pad Thai, crab fried rice, papaya salad, and a few appetizers, and everything we tried was so flavorful and fresh. The restaurant itself is a nice, cozy, dining area with really nice decor. We happened to visit while everything was decorated for Halloween, which made it extra fun and festive! They also have a small outdoor seating area. A special thank you to Sean and Polly for the great service and hospitality! We really appreciated you both and hope to see you again next time!

An unassailable Berkeley institution. The fact that they've managed to survive for over 50 years…read moregives me hope for the future. Prices have at least doubled since the time I ate here as a broke college student, but it's still a great value for the quality and quantity. It's one of the very rare places where you can get vegan hot and sour soup; just ask for no egg and you'll be golden. That, plus the blistered string beans and vegan "duck" in black bean sauce are an absolute must. Their mock meat game is on point. Grab a lunch special and dine in for best results.

Outstanding food, service, easy street parking. Berkeley's Best! for years. Seafood and veggie…read more"meats" for vegetarians and vegans. !

Here's a version that mentions your takeout order through Caviar:…read more I ordered takeout from KoJa Kitchen through Caviar, and everything arrived fresh, hot, and well-packaged. The food was full of flavor, and the quality was just as good as dining in. My order was accurate, the portions were satisfying, and the pickup and delivery process was smooth. I'll definitely be ordering from KoJa Kitchen again when I'm craving a delicious, convenient meal. This version is suitable for posting on Caviar, Google, or Yelp. Check out the Soy Garlic Wings.

I'm a gym guy who follows a pretty strict diet, so Koja Kitchen's chicken rice bowl is always one…read moreof my go-to orders when I eat out. It's packed with grilled chicken, rice, fresh vegetables, and you can even add an egg for some extra protein. It checks all the boxes for a meal that's filling, nutritious, and still full of flavor. The service has consistently been friendly and efficient, even during busier times. My food has always come out quickly, and the staff has been welcoming whenever I've stopped by. The restaurant itself has a clean, modern, and casual atmosphere that makes it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down to enjoy your meal. Overall, it's one of my favorite places when I want something healthy without sacrificing taste. 10/10 as always.

My husband & I came here for Mother's Day, since their vegan menu looked AMAZING!…read moreJust note, they only take cash or Venmo, so make sure you have one of those payment options. It was pretty busy with not a TON of tables, but the service was still fairly quick. Our rolls came out faster than our appetizers, but at least we got everything eventually. We each ordered a miso soup, which was honestly kind of bland. We added some of their red pepper-type seasoning to it & it made it a little better. We also ordered their vegan bao buns & they were SO delicious! Super doughy, & the stuffing was seasoned really well. Their vegetable tempura wasn't bad. Didn't have the same assortment of vegetables most places have, but it still tasted pretty good. Ours primarily had yam, broccoli, & green beans. For our rolls, we ordered: The Cha-ya Roll (The entire sushi roll, filled with asparagus, yam, avocado, and carrots, is lightly battered and deep-fried, Tempura style. Served with special house sauce.) This one was my personal favorite! We also got the Vegan Roll (A large roll with spinach, atsuage tofu, cucumber, broccolini, pickled burdock, seasoned shiitake and campy gourd, and pickled ginger.) Lastly, we ordered the Haku Roll (Sushi rice with fried yam, shiitake mushroom, rolled up with an outer layer of avocado.) All the rolls were so fresh & flavorful! Next time we are in the area, I'd love to go back & try other things. I wish their menu had pictures on it, because some of the items were hard for us to imagine what it would look/taste like. But their menu online has a lot of pictures, so maybe I'll write down what interests me for next time!

Great spot for any vegetarians looking for Japanese food with plenty of options! The eggplant roll…read morewas extraordinary, and all of the vegetables were really well prepared. The sukiyaki was a bit one-dimensional for me, and the udon was on the blander side. The inside of the restaurant was intimate and cozy, and when I walked by the kitchen, I noticed it was spotless. Service was also relatively fast. This didn't affect my review, but I did find a twist tie in the sukiyaki, probably from some of the veggies. We let the staff know and they apologized. If anything, I guess it means the veggies are fresh!

Super fast nice service. No real seating it's more a grab and go and with how fast the service was…read moreI don't mind it. Average size sushi burrito but good for the price and definitely tasty. I would recommend as I will definitely be coming back. I'm just sad they have such small hours.

Brief Summary: - Affordable prices for sushi and it also…read morefills you up - Located near the library and post office area in Berkeley - Wasabi mayo amount versus tolerance: depends on the person - Enjoyed the sweet potato fries too This is one of the places I wanted to visit for the longest time; however I struggled with the timing because I tend to visit Berkeley on weekends, and this restaurant is closed. Finally, the time arrived when I left work early and decided to stop by Berkeley to see the sakura blossoms that bloomed in the university campus this year. What good way to observe the sakura blossoms with the traditional hanami experience, so we decided to take sushinista sushi rolls and eat at the long sakura alley way near University Ave. There are different types of fillings in each sushi, and I chose the saku saku shrimp. Various vegetables are packed inside, with the optional spread of wasabi mayo. I chose to have the mayo in all of the rolls; the staff mentioned 3 levels if I recall: regular, a little, and no wasabi mayo. For the wasabi tolerance, I was pretty alright, it didn't sting my nose. However, this depends on the person because the same amount made a relative of mine sniffle through the eating experience. I wouldn't have tried the sweet potato fries, but my relative is a fan of them. Glad we did because I enjoyed this snack. When it is served fresh from the fryer, the exterior is light and crisp! This paired very well with the match salt that came with it. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, so I would love to visit after work hours and have this again