I ordered one sushirrito with the following options: grilled salmon with pickled scallion and corn white rice yam tempura red radish sesame seeds Given the price range, Sushinista's offering of grilled salmon, at no extra charge, pleasantly surprised me. The grilled salmon at the serving station looked shredded, which may detract some patrons, but the salmon was still juicy, with a hint of shoyu. The coleslaw that comes in the sushirrito tasted a bit overdressed, however, which detracted from the yam tempura and the red radish. Overall, considering I paid less than $10 post-tax and received a filling meal w/salmon, I plan on returning to Sushinsta. read more

Went with my siblings and got some sushi burritos mannn were they good the couple that work at this business are soo kind and respectful I wish them the best and hope their business grows read more

Hiro and his wife continue to serve excellent, organic food, carefully prepared and visually appealing. Each salmon burrito (with lightly grilled salmon, rice, a choice of interesting veggies and a sauce) is made to order in front of you. This is our weekly go to for a delicious , reasonably priced dinner. Salmon Burrito. read more

I stopped by Sushinista on the way back from the Y after a swim. Hungry I popped in noticing most customers seemed to be having a sushi burrito. I opted for a bowl with grilled salmon and tempura yams. Upon first glance I noticed they didn't use much rice. Then just an alright portion of salmon. I was ready for the copious amounts of raw fish they put on your bowl at some of the poke places in downtown Oakland or SF. I ate the bowl as I walked down the street because I was so hungry. Zipping past a construction crew while eating my bowl I ate it fast. The tempura yams were tasty and the overall flavors with the spicy miso were delicious. The cabbage added a nice crunchy contrast which I enjoyed. It felt light but maybe too light as I just felt there wasn't enough. I ended up getting a cha siu bao later in the afternoon. The price was about $12, more than what you pay for a poke bowl in Oakland Chinatown. The flavors were much lighter and nice for a different overall texture and flavor to the bowl. I would say if I could have some more toppings, more fish, and rice I would give this a solid 4. I wouldn't be back since there are a number of other options in downtown Berkeley. read more

EhhHhh this place is ok. I went here a few times when my office used to be a block away, and I was never that satisfied with a meal. The portions are pretty small for what you pay, there's no raw fish which seems strange for a sushi burrito/bowl place, but the food is like room temperature? Kinda strange for something like katsu or grilled salmon. The sauce that comes with the katsu is ok, a bit too sour for my taste. Toppings that you can get are alright, nothing amazing. The people running the shop are friendly though, I just wish their portions were larger and their food were a bit better! read more

Sushinista - Katsu bowl with toppings - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

For me, the food was decently priced and delicious. But the best part here is the home-y vibe to the restaurant. The patio at the back is nice, their house (I think) is next to the place - so you'll see how family oriented this place is. They also have discounts for students and serves sake and beers at night. When I went there the menu was different during day and night. The burrito had cilantro in it (I'm one of those people who don't like em) so a menu that lists the ingredients for it would be nice. Other than that this place is definitely a nice go to place to grab lunch or dinner! read more

Menu is creative and delicious and you can tell how passionate the owners are from how well put together the place is, it's very well priced for the quality too. I also really like how it's one or two blocks away from where it's busy, lending a quiet atmosphere. Hopefully they are getting enough attention to support themselves through the pandemic though. I want to try the unagi sushi burrito, it sounds very decadent. read more

I go here occasionally for a quick bite. I usually order a salmon sushirrito and potatoes for sharing. So delicious!

Wanted to try a sushi burrito for a long time I seen this place some months ago but they were closed. I finally got a chance to try it and it was just ok I had the one with fried shrimp and cream cheese the filling was pretty good but the seaweed wrapper was really soft and extra chewy which is a real turn off for me. read more

Service was really great! I had their lion king and the cheese tasted so fresh! Loved it. Would highly recommend!

I have mixed feelings. The food was tasty (read: good), but nothing I couldn't make on my own. I'm almost certain the salmon is Costco's smoked salmon, and the corn is canned corn, etc. etc. The portions are quite generous, although you do pay the price. I came with a Groupon, but otherwise wouldn't have choked up almost $10 for a sushiritto bowl. This stands in stark contrast with Sushi Secrets, which I found both unpalatable and unable to make on my own. They have a nice outdoor patio that is very cute. read more

Make-your-own sushi burrito was a fresh and delicious vegetarian dinner - though they had plenty meaty options as well. SO good - will definitely return! read more

You get two veggies with your burrito. I asked for romaine lettuce. The guy gave me three very small pieces of romaine. They were 1" inch each. He gave me very little salmon. The $11 burrito was very skinny. I wouldn't recommend this place. I tipped them $1. I shouldn't have. read more

Great sushi burritos, delicious sauces and fresh organic ingredients, great value for your money!Loved it and I'll surely come back to try their other menu specialities. Heads up on their weekend hours: food service ends at 9 PM, you can still try some of their drink repertoire until 10 PM. read more

This place is not only delicious, but is also very affordable and filling. They start off by fusing together some of the freshest organic ingredients available; into a whirlwind of flavors that somehow manage to hit on every one of your palette's taste bud receptors. After your tongue hits on all the salty, savory, and sweet flavors; you will be salivating towards the next bite. The fusion between sushi and burrito is an awesome concept, it makes you feel like you are devouring an over sized sushi roll, but with the nostalgic super burrito foil wrapping on the outside. I highly suggest coming here and trying the salmon, but it is highly addictive, so make sure you buy plenty to feed the craving. read more

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Love the food not bad price, I want to go back and get another one, sometimes the pictures don't look good but it's good

This is the most homemade tasting sushi-burrito joint I have ever stumbled upon. I was studying at the Library and got hungry and to my surprise found this place in a less then 3 min walk. The menu is pretty limited, but that doesn't matter at all to me because their options are amazing. I will come back to this spot again, and I already began telling my friends about it! The workers were very kind and welcoming as well. This spot is amazing! read more

Lovely little restaurant on Milvia! They have more options than regular places. Their chicken karage is my favorite! read more

I ordered a salmon bowl through Uber Eats, and while the tempura was pretty good, the meal was sort of ruined me because they went a little overboard with the wasabi mayo. I thought it would be like, a light amount, but I had to eat my bowl with my nose plugged to avoid the burn. I eventually had to throw out about a third because I couldn't handle it. If you aren't a wasabi wimp like me, you'll probably be fine, but it was a regretful experience. read more

Yummy yummy organic ingredients. Looks like the owner have seasonal fresh Veges that changes with the season. I would definitely come back. We got to enjoy the back patio on a beautiful night read more

Sushinista - Back patio. Enjoyed my sake - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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sushinista seem to be the only place opened in Berkeley on xmas eve. problem- i have a dislike for sushi burritos but didn't see "bowl" as a second offering. *maybe offering them side by side instead of vertically (w/ pics) would be helpful. menu:"sushi" burritos and bowls (8.75) protein: salmon, honey grilled chicken, portabllo, cutlet, and sliced beef. main & side=set (11), a savings of 1.75 eats: chicken karaange (4) with 5 spice or curry -shake and bake style, 5 pieces, superior to most offerings but not Abura-ya -tender, moist, chewy, greaseless temaki: -very friendly, personable service -was advised to try burrito, stated my disdain for burritos, even mexican bowl a better choice for me. *difficult to make snap decisions in less than a minute. always go with my likes/dislikes on reflex. -pictures would be helpful 3.5 stars. possible upgrade to 4 stars if i ever decide to try a bowl, not a burrito. -maybe saw sushi bowl as an offering but proteins listed were not sushi so didn't register. read more

Berkeley now has three sushi burrito restaurants all within a few blocks of each other in downtown, and it does make it hard to be loyal when I genuinely like them all for different things. However, I've been to this place a few times now, and I can't deny that it's my favorite! Definitely try it, even if you consider yourself loyal to one of the other sushi-burrito establishments--- Sushinista has significantly different offerings, including mostly cooked protein options, and the flavors should not be missed! The rolls are a little smaller than you get at other places, and while I know it's the 'American way' to do things big, I think that Sushinista's rolls are the perfect size for a meal. The toppings aren't spilling out or competing for attention---instead each ingredient is thoughtfully spread evenly throughout the roll, in perfect proportion, so that each bite is a balance of harmonious flavors. You can pick and choose your fillings to experiment with different flavors and textures, knowing that each choice is fresh and well seasoned (where applicable). Personally, I love adding the fresh fruit option, which changes according to what is available seasonally. Also, it's worth mentioning that the matcha salt that comes with the sides (fried tomato or sweet potato tempura) is absolutely delicious. The woman who rung me up passed the salt over to me and urged me to try it, as if she thought I might not be interested, but I can say anyone who eats the sides without the matcha salt is SERIOUSLY missing out. It's delicious. I think that the owners are often the people you see at the front, at least for now. They are polite, friendly, and very attentive to all of their customers. They are an absolutely lovely Japanese couple, and they have managed to perfectly deliver authentic Japanese flavors in an interesting way that's both comforting and delicious. The seasoning on the meats reminds me of my Japanese family's recipes, which I consider to be high praise, indeed! read more

This a great place, unfortunate it's in the cut. But kind of a gem in that sense. Great quality food. Excellent service and experience with a good japanese style vibe. Love the food and back patio though small and simple very private and worth a visit or two. read more

I came here with three friends so I got to try many different types of sushiritos. It was actually my first time having a sushirito and I think it's a very innovative idea for a togo option. I tried the salmon, chicken, and beef. Each person liked their sushirito the most out of the other three so that worked out well. There is also a solid $8 deal for a in and out option with the sushi already wrapped up and made. You can get two halves and quickly come in and out. There is not very much seating so it's not really a sit-in place for lunch. read more

Sushinista - Salmon sushirito - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Honestly quite disappointing. Ordered the honey chicken with fried zucchini + romaine lettuce + bacon bits, and sukiyaki beef with yam tempura + radish + pumpkin seeds. All these customizable additions were indiscernible in my sushi burritos, which were soggy and not very flavorful at all. One of these was ordered in a combo with zucchini tempura and corn miso soup. Mostly it just tasted like I was eating coleslaw/veggies, with a tiny bit of meat and some of the additions above I managed to find in the sushi burrito after searching quite a bit. It's just really not worth $9 for a rather small burrito if you imagine the ingredients deconstructed (compare to the value you get at Hashtag Poki for a similar price); if you specifically want a sushi burrito without fish, get one of the non-fish sushi burritos from Sumo Roll. If you want value, definitely go somewhere else. The zucchini tempura side was cold, small in portion and also soggy (not crisp at all). Getting a combo to add the small side of zucchini tempura and corn miso for an extra $3.75 really is not worth it either. Still, service was very fast (ordered through Prime Now). read more

I work at school right across from Sushinista. I've been been coming here every time I forget my lunch at home because it tastes so fresh and delicious. If you're looking to support nice people and delicious food then this place is for you. Just don't become as addicted as I have become lol. read more

Very convenient and fresh! Great customer service, I would recommend this place as well as go back! I got a salmon bowl and greet tea Mochi matcha ice cream! I came here after my workout for some protein and doubled up on the salmon, can't wait to go back! read more

Sushinista - Really good ! Salmon bowl :) - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Was slightly confused when I saw all the proteins were cooked, despite it being called sushinista. I am primed to think raw fish when I see sushi. The taste and balance of flavors/textures could use some fine-tuning. The offering of veggies are interesting, if a bit strange (ex. pear). I thought it was funny when I chose my vegetable the person very carefully took 2 small pieces of the vegetable and gingerly laid them on the sushirrito. The seaweed gets difficult to rip off (when you bite) as the moisture from the rice soaks in. Nice staff, trendy food. Will try again in the future. I would not go out of my way to try here, but if it is a convenient location then you can give it a try. I think they opened quite recently, so I assume they will adjust stuff as necessary. I like Tamon Tea nearby which has onigiri, another option if you want fast, light, Japanese lunch. read more

Very innovative. Japanese food in burrito format. They use seaweed for the tortilla and Japanese ingredients. read more

Sushinista - Sushi burrito. Very innovative. - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very tasty and very reasonable for lunch. Our painter was doing the kitchen, so I got him and us: a maguro sashimi burrito, a karaage chicken, a grilled chicken, and a portabello mushroom. Everyone was very pleased. And full. Next time, some sweet potato tempura for my drive home! read more

This place is about 2 blocks away from the usual downtown Berkeley area, right outside Berkeley High School. We found this place because of a sandwich board pointing out that this place was nearby. When we walked in, I noticed it was really clean and the staff was really friendly. One of the chefs was nice enough to explain to me how their ordering system works, and I picked the pork sushiritto. I have a bias towards sushi and burritos, so when you put them together for me it's hard for me not to like it :) They put edamame beans, a cabbage salad, and a few other things into my sushiritto. It tasted really good; they let you pick a lot of parts of it so you have a lot of say into how yours will turn out and taste. I put bacon bits in mine and I really liked how it turned out. If I'm ever craving this again I'm definitely going to give them a call and try a pick-up order to skip the line too. read more

We ordered for a group lunch for ~10 people. Only pick up is available, they packed our order well when I got there. The service was great. I ordered different sushi burritos, pork, beef, salmon, veggie. You could DIY your burritos by choosing the meat/veggie, first and secondary veggies and also the extra insider such as rice crackers and pumpkin seeds. We also had their sweet potato appetizers, which was really popular among people! The place is kinda small for indoor seating, but great for Togo and ordering! read more

My Fiance and I love Sushinista for many reasons. First, he used to work here and would tell me about how kind the owners were. Secondly, their food is so delicous, so fresh, and made with so much love. I don't think I need to get into a third reason! If you haven't had sushinista, go try it now. Everything is delicous on their menu! read more

Legit sushi burritos made by Japanese expat. All other berkeley sushi burritos are garbage compared to this place

I'm writing this because I LOVE Sushinista and they are temporarily closed and I've really been missing them! My go-to is the salmon with the corn and pickled scallions and wasabi mayo. Those things are listed on the menu as part of the salmon, but they always ask if you want them. Yes, you want them. Really great flavor/texture profile. We love that we can get dinner for 3 for just a bit over $30. Rest of the family loves it too. I'm glad to hear they're re-opening soon. I would be panicked if they didn't re-open! read more

A really cute and hip sushi burrito place. A little misleading because there's no raw fish, but I don't mind that. There are meat options and grilled salmon, and fresh veggies and toppings (very similar to how you would order at Chipotle). The wasabi dressing is great and is actually spicy unlike other places I've had. The only downside is that I think their location is a little ways away from all the other fast restaurants, so I think they are missing out on all the UC Berkeley students. Also, the cashier and server are so friendly! This restaurant offers good, healthy options for people on the go! read more

Sushinista - Grilled salmon and wasabi dressing - Japanese Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place has pre-made sushi ,sushi is supposed to be fresh not pre-made. Also they are very,very,very expensive. It is $10+ for and 1/4 cup of rice and 3 pieces of teriyaki chicken! The man helping me couldn't even understand me,for crying out loud!!! They don't even have California rolls, what sushi place doesn't have California rolls?! I wanted a drink with my meal and they only had water and "Japanese soda" not even regular soda! My rice was very overcooked and my chicken was basically fat. The only thing that was half descent is the salmon. Overall I was extremely disappointed with my food after I spent so mush money. read more

Ordered two sushi burritos. How this place works is you create your own by picking the toppings but limited per category. They'll cut it in half so if you're going with a friend you should pick something different therefore you guy can half of each. Customer service is excellent!!!!!!! 1st burrito- salmon with wasabi, yam, zucchini, sesame seed. (Other veggies and corns come with it) *this is pretty good. 2nd burrito- beef which tasted like Bulgogi, yam, radish, sesame seed (and everything else come with a sushi burrito) *i wouldn't get beef again because it tasted exactly like a Korean burrito. The beef was marinated. The beef flavor was too strong that it covered other flavors. read more

This is my go-to spot on school days when I have the cash to eat out. It's actually the first place in the neighborhood that I tried and it may be the last, since I keep going back. The sushi burritos are hella yum, made with real food, and filling. I've tried 3 different varieties and enjoyed them all. The prices are quite reasonable as well- about the same pricing as a deli or sandwich shop and they take debit. What's not to like? read more

Amazing food. High quality ingredients. A little bit pricey, but definitely worth splurging for some really good rolls.