When the sun is out during a heatwave some go straight to salty Pacific Ocean waters and some hang out at air condition supermarkets and shopping malls. When it gets hot some like sweet tea and some like sour tea and some just like spilling the tea. Although I been having lots of tea lately with matcha for Don Juan La matcha when it comes to finding something to eat when it's hot has some limitations. Clam chowder soup, angel hair pasta and baked potatoes aren't on the bingo card for food choices during the heatwave. There is one secret food I gravitate for when the sun is out and that is a burrito. Not any burrito or a Mission style burrito but a Sushi Burrito you will find at Sushi Secrets. On a Summer stroll I landed in Downtown Berkeley at Sushi Secrets. Inside there is plenty of seating and you order the food at the counter. The menu at Sushi Secrets has BYO ( Build Your Own) Poke bowls and Sushi Burritos. I got the BYO Sushi Burrito with three proteins. It was so tasty and reminded me of the now defunct Sushirito in SF but better. The salmon was fresh along with the crab salad it had some corn like some on my social media feed. It also had honey avocado sauce along with masago also known as Japanese caviar bumps. They also sell over a dozen types of sushi rolls. The secret is out at Sushi Secrets. During the heatwave we try to hide from the sun under some" trees" and are hopeful for a Summer "breeze "but you can refresh and go to a place that's sells burritos that are "Japanese" and they have over a dozen of sushi rolls but the Philadelphia Roll is the only one that comes with "cheese" The secrets is revealed and its Sushi Secrets in Downtown Berkeley between the cities of Oakland , Emeryville, and "El Cerrito" a place when you are hungry during the heatwave and want a "burrito" but it's more like a sushi one like at the former "Sushirito "and head to the Berkeley Hills and on a sunny day see the view of the Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Bridge and "Sausalito" read more

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Placed a pickup order through snack pass, showed up, and they were not even aware of my order at all. I was even a bit late past the pickup window so I figured the food would be ready at least.. but nope! Not great service right off the bat. Good thing poke bowls don't take long to make. The quality of fish is definitely low grade. The scallop was low-key questionable too. I fear for what may come after I finish this meal. Will update review if it turns south. read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Our office ordered from here a couple of weeks ago and everyone really enjoyed their food! I brought the other half of my sushirito home for my daughter and she absolutely loved it! So when we were in town over the weekend that is where she wanted to go. Service is great don't get me wrong but they are to the point//order and keep it going! The venue is super cute, not a very big place but decorated nicely and loved their water station! My husband had half of both of mine and our daughtera sushirito's...I had the #1 just the way it comes and she created her own! We ALL enjoyed it and we're very satisfied! Enjoy!! read more

Sushi Secrets - Left (create your own) right #1 so delicious!! - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Ordered online for pickup and when I got there, the workers were confused and weren't even aware there was an order! Not a good first impression, but at least a sushi burrito isn't hard to make right away. But for $18 I thought it was pretty thin and not a good value. And I HIGHLY recommend NOT getting scallop as a protein. They don't look or taste fresh, and had a suspicious oceany taste...I feel like they were not sashimi grade scallops and just the normal small ones you'd buy at the supermarket.... I'm left feeling pretty concerned about my digestive health later.... read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

5/16/26- Salad bowls, rice bowls, sushi burritos, sushi rolls, appetizers, build your own sushi burritos, bento boxes, and build your own poke bowls. Variety of soft drinks, teas, alcoholic beverages, and juices. Had the Denemon Veggie Sushi Burrito. Good size and filling. Stuffed with ingredients. Tasted fresh and very good. Small restaurant, indoor seating, gender neutral restroom, and made to order food items so it's fresh. Takes a few minutes to get your food but an acceptable time since it's made to order. They will bring your food and drinks to your table when it's ready. Pretty quiet except for music playing in the background. read more

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Sushi Secrets is the best poke restaurant in Berkeley in terms of portions, price, and food quality. They also have very unique sauce selections, my personal favorite are the: Unagi, Poke, Spicy Mango and Japanese Kimchee. In my opinion, poke places make themselves stand out based on their fish quality, and the tuna and salmon here feels extremely fresh and high quality, better than the other places in the area. I really like their crab salad as well! Definitely recommend going to Sushi Secrets if you're looking for a high quality poke spot in Berkeley. (4.7/5 stars!) read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time trying the place for lunch. Since i didn't know what to order, i decided to go with their rice bowl with chicken. It was so delicious and fresh. Rich and fulfilling. I actually really loved it. Ambiance was clean and calm. I wish their sitting area was a bit more refined. It was pretty slow and quiet during that time. Thank you for the delicious meal!!! Might go back to try their rolls. Recommended!!! read more

Sushi Secrets - Rice bowl with Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

YUM. Forget poke bowls, sushi burritos are the new thing. Flavor explosion with the perfect crunch and distribution of ingredients. This does get messy nearing the end but think of it as a fun challenge read more

Sushi Secrets - NO.1 Amabuki - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Grabbed dinner here this past Friday, and had a great experience. Ordered online in advance, and my order was ready in less than ten minutes. Decided to dine in as there was ample seating available and the place was lovely inside, modern and inviting. The sushi burrito with 2 proteins (fried shrimp tempura, crab salad, regular mayo, fried onion, jalapeno) was fat and filling. All of the ingredients were fresh tasting, the shrimp was warm and delicious, the jalapeno wasn't spicy but had good flavor, everything just came together nicely. And staff was friendly at the counter making me feel welcome during my visit. read more

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This is my favorite poke bowl place in Berkeley! Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful. The portion size is great and love that you can load the bowls up at no extra cost. I love it! read more

Sushi Secrets - Poke Bowl W/ 2 Protein - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

While the food itself is high quality, they often forget to include requested sauces, either on the poke bowl or on the side. It doesn't ruin the overall experience, but it does make you wonder why there's a sauce request option if it's not going to be followed. I've also found the environment to be quite unfriendly. Despite visiting multiple times, the service has been consistently disappointing. After giving it several chances, I've decided this will be my last visit. read more

I used to come here a lot few years ago. They had stamp for each item I purchased. Now they wanted to terminate that, and for each stamp according to the note they will give credit $1,00 I had 7 stamps but they only gave me $3,00 credit. I asked why? The guy did not give me the reason. I ordered 2 sushiritto with assumption I will get $7 credit. Before I could say more, he took the stamp card, teared and threw it away. The sushiritto now has smaller size although the prices are increased. Not coming back here! read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I got the Poke Bowl with salmon and tuna and pretty much all the toppings. It was pretty delicious and definitely made me full. Service was fast. Overall 8/10 solid read more

Sushi Secrets - Poke Bowl W/ 2 Protein - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

i was honestly a bit scared to try this place after seeing several poor reviews, but it was actually pretty good! I got the build your own sushi burrito, and it was so yummy. i got it with shrimp tempura and crab salad, and the portion size was huge! it is a bjt soggy at the ends from the sauce, but i love how they let you include so many sauces and toppings. i ordered takeout, but the store does have a bit of seating in the back, and the employees are very helpful! it's honestly kind of an interesting location on shattuck and more of a grab and go kind of place. read more

Sushi Secrets - Sushi CUSTOME BURRITOS - Regular size (2 proteins) - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place took 35 minutes to make one sushirito. . Looks like they prioritize the mobile pickups over people dining in.

GREAT portions. Although they don't have a ton of fish, everything else comes at a surplus and you definitely get more than your money's worth of food here. My 18 year old son, who usually eats a good amount, almost had trouble finishing a poke bowl here!! Love the variety, great, clean interior and quick service! Definitely a spot to visit when not looking to splurge and in need of a hearty meal.. will come again. read more

Sushi Secrets - Build your own Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I like getting poke bowls here. The flavors are amazing and this is my go to poke spot! There are lots of toppings to choose from and it's pretty filling and yummy :) read more

Sushi Secrets - reg poke bowl (2 proteins) - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Better than Sushiritto for suuuure. One of the better sushi burrito spots, if a little pricy. My build-your-own was around $17 total (though, I did include avocado and masago). Located on Shattuck, a block off from the Downtown Berkeley BART station. They offer rolls, poke bowls, sushi burritos, and other cooked items. Interior doesn't really have a theme, other than fish art on the wall with ukiyo-e prints, a few wood elements here and there. SUSHI BURRITO: So fresh! I love that they don't slather the fillings with too much sauce like other places tend to do. I added both poke sauce and wasabi mayo-- they were able to balance both well while not obscuring the fresh fish flavor. The veg fresh & crisp, and the rice was seasoned right (and thankfully cold!). The rolls might seem small, but they're more filling than it seems. Definitely worth a try. read more

Sushi Secrets - Build-your-own : CUSTOME BURRITOS - Regular size (2 proteins) - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I can't believe I haven't reviewed my favorite sushi burrito place in the Bay Area yet! I always get the Gunki (salmon and imitation crab sushi burrito). Trust me when I say, order off their menu instead of building your own burrito. One time I built my own while thinking, "surely I know my taste in food better than they do," and I have been wrong. They know which ingredients complement each other and how to proportion it right. I have tried numerous other sushi burrito places in the Bay Area and in NYC and Sushi Secrets beats them all. Plus, their prices and portions are very agreeable! I've ordered the Gunki to go many a time and it is packaged so well that I have never made a mess, or even had concerns about making a mess, while carrying my food in a purse or in hand to eat elsewhere. There is a small dining area past the ordering counter and there is usually available seating if you'd prefer to dine in. However, this place is counter service only so you'll have to get your own water and bus your own table. If I still lived nearby I would order from here every week with no regrets. I dream that one day the owner(s) will expand beyond Berkeley so that I can continue binging on their delicious burritos. read more

I think the raw fish served here is consitently fresh! My go to orders are usually the CA roll and Rainbow Roll. I do like the poke too. The portions are good! read more

Found this place by accident! The place is small but comforting and very clean. The staff is nice. Street parking only, however conveniently right next to Berkeley downtown BART station. They serve sushi burrito and bento box as well as some variety sushi roles. Many to choose from. I had the sushi burrito No.7 Berkeley Charito. It was very delicious! I would definitely be back here again soon! read more

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Affordable large portions that I go to in-between classes as a student in Berkeley. You have to make sure to ask for your drink if you buy one or other things when you're at the counter because sometimes they forget. There isn't much seating and during lunchtime it can get lines out the door and very cramped. The quality of the food was good and the fish was fresh. I go here often and would recommend it. read more

The best poke in the bay I have had so far with super reasonable prices. I have family in Hawaii and my mom always buys us poke when we visit. Because the poke is so fresh over there my standards are very high. And most of the poke in the bay is super underwhelming or not fresh whatsoever. If you want good poke with fair pricing go here. read more

I really did not enjoy my visit here. One pleasant thing was the service: the owner accidentally gave us the wrong item, and immediately remade it for us without question. However, I ended up throwing most of my food away. I ordered the salmon sushirito, and it was stuffed with wasabi. The sheer quantity of it was revolting, and I could eat almost none of it without feeling my sinuses burn and having my eyes well up. They mention wasabi on the menu, but I was completely unprepared for the experience. Reader be warned. Aside from the surprise attack, the quality of the salmon was unremarkable. It felt gummy and lacked the fatty taste that good salmon usually has. It was roughly on par with the salmon roll from the Safeway down the street. read more

This place is amazing, I love the food , the service was great. i got the spider sushi burrito it was soo good and worth the price. read more

Sushi Secrets - NO. 6 Spider - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sushi Secrets is the best poke in Berkeley because it explores the full taste/texture landscape. Poke is a game of tastes and textures. With 5 basic tastes and maybe 5 big textures, there is a 25-taste-texture ingredient-space to exist in. Two bites means 25*25 = 625 mouth-possibilities. Sushi Secrets is where you go to optimize actualization of mouth-possibilities for the dollar. Within this taste-texture space, there exists a theoretical equilibrium of mush, but the point is to dance around it. Their ingredients are extremely fresh. If there was a 0-1 value for freshness, their pineapple was a 1.1, it literally broke my preconceived notions of what pineapple could be. Almost candy-like, and cut into perfect chunks for a burst of refreshing-sweet, usually after umami. It is fun to go umami-heavy. At other places, your proteins are all mushy, but here it can be crunchy too. Having fried stuff gives you a way bigger subset of the 625 outcome space. The crisp-umami/creamy-sour combo is good. Try it out... there's multiple ways to reach that. You can tell that they think about how the ingredients work together as they make the bowl, so that it forms in perfect ratio. They don't skimp -- I've never gotten that rice-only feeling with them. This poke is at the pinnacle of what poke can be. Also the sushi is good. The world needs to experience this place. It is one of the greatest human experiences. If I was CEO of the world I would get it catered for lunch every day. If I was AGI I would mobilize Sushi-Secrets factories across the world so that everyone could experience this. If I was a simulated consciousness I would calibrate myself on this. read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was here on Saturday evening to pick up a poke bowl on the way home. Small restaurant, very friendly staff. Unfortunately, the woman making my poke bowl could not understand english and kept asking f I wanted ingredients other than the ones I'd already listed out. One of which I was allergic to. Also, she wore fresh gloves to make my bowl but then kept holding up my receipt to read it, then touching the food. I'm not a fan of carcinogenic receipts touching my food. They need to prop up the receipt somewhere before they start making the bowl, and not fiddle with it with their clean gloves. read more

I got food poisoning from a poke bowl here 26 hours ago. I have only been that sick once before when I was in Thailand. What a nightmare. I used to like this place a lot but now I will never be returning. Be warned! read more

really yummy and high quality food. love this place one of my favorite restaurants in berkeley. they put a good amount of protein too and everything is nicely presented. the people running it are very friendly and have good ethic. read more

Sushi Secrets - poke bowl 2 protein - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Hands down my favorite sushi place The restaurant is clean and the staff friendly and attentive read more

I always wanted to try a sushi burrito being a sushi lover but never had the chance until today.. I got the Amabuki for me and Berkeley Chirrito for hubby and let me tell you this was exactly as I imagined it ... so flavorful and with fresh ingredients!! the people there were very friendly and had my order ready by the time they told me they would, so I am definitely coming back to try the rest of their menu!! this was so delicious!! you have to try it!! read more

I got the bento box that included a California roll, a salad, a seaweed salad and the choice of egg rolls or gyoza. I chose the gyoza and thought that it was a bit pricy for a lunchtime bento at almost $12. The California roll had a lot of sesame seeds on it and I really liked that but not sure if others would bc there was so much. The gyoza was also very fresh and crisp. My least favorite parts were the salads - the seaweed salad isn't normal for a bento and also didn't have much flavor. The regular salad had too much dressing on it and the dressing wasn't very good. read more

Sushi Secrets - Bento box with California roll and gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

i tried to order something small as a snack and was told they had "too many orders" and couldnt make time for me after i'd already stood in line nearly 10 minutes. extremely unprofessional attitude to turn away customers before they can even begin to order just because you have a few big orders ahead of them. i wont be returning. read more

Small in/out sushi spot in downtown Berkeley. If you wantt quick sushi, this is the place! read more

Sushi Secrets - California roll - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Their cute logo caught my eyes as I was walking by. I ordered a Fumotoi and it was a pleasure to watch them roll the sushirito together. Everything looks very clean and sanitized. There's is simple but well chosen decoration. They have a stamp card program to get a free roll after buying 10 so that's pretty cool. Their jalapeño is pretty spicy! read more

Sushi Secrets - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Hands down one of the best places for sushi. Fresh, healthy, delicious. Unagi bento is my fave. The miso is good, spring rolls good. You can't miss here. Even the rice with the seaweed is awesome!!! read more

Sushi Secrets - Half way through - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

So delicious and fresh, come here every time I'm in the area. Sushi burritos and bowls both generous portions

An absolute hidden gem! I came across this place when I needed to eat before work and was impressed by the quality of the fish. They definitely don't skimp out on the quality and freshness of the ingredients unlike other places around. Will for sure be back! read more

Sushi Secrets - 49ers Roll - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Simply the best sushi-based dishes, at the best prices, anywhere in the East Bay. I am always impressed by how hard-working, efficient, and friendly the staff is. Their sushi rolls, their sushi burritos (yum!), and poke bowls are all very ample and delicious. The place gets very busy at times with Cal and Berkeley HS students, but the wait, which is never too long, is well worth it. The staff remembers me and my favorite orders. So friendly! Highly recommended! read more

I respect this sushi restaurant that serves the best to every customers Food is fresh every time i orders food here. I ordered sushi burritos Their employees are friendly and always looks busy. read more