Who would have thought vegan sushi could be so good! It is delicious. We ordered pickup because…read morethis place is way too popular for dining in. If one were to eat gourmet vegan food, Berkeley is the best city. Not only it's healthy, (some even) gluten free, it is very very delicious. Tastes just like real rolls. We were so impressed. We got the Pacifica - tastes like a unagi tempura roll. The tangy sauce is excellent. The California roll is rich and creamy. All the avocado are fresh. The Point Reyes is spicy, looks like a spicy salmon roll. Tastes good. The rolls are nicely packed, do not fall apart easily. It is actually pretty spicy. The grilled mushroom comes with three types of mushrooms, the tangy bbq sauce is delicious. Nice interior, great friendly chef and staff. Always popular. We will be back!

I was surprised by the variations of vegan sushi they offer. They have classic and special…read morevariations on the menu. A reservation is recommended. Otherwise, you have to wait to be seated.

I had a chance to try their Buddha's Delight (aka Chinese Jai), and it was absolutely delicious!…read more It tasted just like my Mom used to make it. I went back on a Monday and had lunch. The place was quiet and had a calming atmosphere. Service was attentive and nice. I ordered the Yee Fu Won Ton Soup and Sesame Cold Noodles. My server made sure I understood that the Yee Fu Won Ton Soup had eggs in it. We discussed it's recipe, and she told me the dumplings have a tofu filling. The egg flower soup was perfect, and I could of enjoyed it without the won ton dumplings. The Sesame Cold Noodles were great. I was full from the won ton soup, but one taste of the Sesame Noodles made me want to keep eating it. The thick ropey noodles had a balanced savory taste of nuts, sesame, garlic, chili oil and vinegar. I had the idea of taking it home to finish it, but the dish seemed addictive. The great thing about being retired is that life slows down. I can take my time and enjoy my food. I definitely enjoyed my lunch at Laughing Buddha. I wish I knew about this restaurant sooner, because it's walking distance from Kaiser Hospital in Oakland. Come try this restaurant, and try a unique style of asian cooking.

Ordered Sizzling Rice Soup with soy meat ham and Crispy Basil Shiitake & Tofu plus the Longetivity…read moretea to share. Service was really attentive and good. The sizzling rice soup was very unique and was the right balance of flavor and lightness. The soy ham really tasted like The basil tofu with mushrooms was sweet and savory with the right balance of both. Tea was light and refreshing. Nice local veggie spot.

This place gets really busy during lunch hours and is on a cute street in downtown Berkeley so…read moreparking is tough just for those planning to drive here. This is a great grab and go option location because to order you go up to the cashier at front and stand in line to place order and can seat yourself. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice but again gets crowded fast. Everything is vegan which is good for anyone with dietary restrictions and the food did not take more than 20 minutes to come out. The location is feels homey and cafe like. Food wise I would say everything was good but nothing to be absolutely blown away by. Definitely would come back here to grab a quick bite if in mood for American style vegan food or in a rush to get something, but nothing that I would say is a must try or unique for myself at least.

I am not vegan, went here with a vegan friend. Seriously could've fooled me. The food was really…read moregood! all of it. I've gone back several times and tried different variations but the pesto "chicken" sandwich is one of my faves. There must be some sorcery going on in that kitchen because I have never been to another vegan spot that pulls it off like they do The lines out front back my point up. Don't let them deter you Its very much worth the wait.

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.

I love this place with my whole heart. Food is amazing,…read morethere's always fresh (free) tea, service is great, they have great deals, yet every time I go in it's empty, it's not fair..

They are open again!!…read more I visited Millennium the day of the re-opening in June 2026. I was so happy to find out that the food is still among the best food I've eaten, vegan or not. The new concept is prix fixe dinners on the heated, covered patio, and à la carte inside for walk-ins. I ordered from the à la carte menu and it was awesome. So easy. So delicious. My table ordered the cascatelli pasta, smoky glazed tempeh, coriander & arborio crusted oyster mushroom, and for dessert the summer sundae and chocolate tart. We were sharing so I got a taste of everything. Just amazing. It tastes just as good as before but feels much more approachable and affordable with the new concept. And you can still get the fine dining experience if you want it. I can't wait to go back on a Tuesday to try the pizza. I've heard it described as the best vegan pizza in the Bay Area by people who know what good pizza is, and I can't wait to try it. All food is vegan, and almost everything is gluten free.

I came here with my family, who had been here before it closed and re opened. They have a fixed…read moremenu and an à la carte menu. You can only order the fixed menu on the patio, and the à La carte menu inside. But it doesn't say that anywhere. This is one of those places that takes a paragraph to describe a dish, but you still won't know what you're getting unless you're the chef because of the descriptions and names that they call things. We decided to stay inside and go à la carte. My family each got the veggie burger, and I went with the pasta. They seemed to like their burgers. I like my food to be a bit more straightforward, so I thought the pasta would be a safe bet. It came with a smear of pesto on the side of the dish which, although looks fancy, made the dish very impractical. Mixed in with the pasta was some arugula and cooked cherry tomatoes which they describe as a confit, but they're not. Just cooked tomatoes. The shape of the pasta was kind of difficult because it splits length wise and makes it impossible to stab with a fork, which you have to do in order to get some of the pesto on it. Over all, it was good, but I think I'd prefer a different shape of pasta and have the pesto on it instead of on the side. One thing that kind of bothered me was that my pasta came with no sides of any kind. And the portion was "fancy" so it wasn't generous. But it was the same price as the burger, which was piled so high that you literally can't fit it into your mouth, and they came with a generous side of veggies. So my family took half of their burger and all their sides home after only eating half each, and I finished my pasta and had room for more. For the same price. So I'd say the pasta is not a good value. Service wise, we had to ask for them to bring drinks that we ordered, even though they weren't busy. The ambiance was ok. Music not too loud, so we were able to talk to each other. I definitely wouldn't have chosen to come here but I guess people like places like this. I just like to know what's going on my food without needing an encyclopedia and a decoder ring.

We hosted our wedding reception at Gather this weekend and it was fabulous!…read more Jodi, Chef Matt, Kurt, and their team are so exceptionally kind and attentive. We were lucky enough to work closed with Mika and Ivan who were so attentive, responsive and helpful with everything. Gather accommodated every food allergy request and gave us generous creativity to customize the drinks and food menu. Our top favorite recommendations on the menu: spicy tomato pizza with cashew puree, harvest bowl, corn soup, and of course all the perfectly roasted veggies!!!! The indoor space has a delightful balance of natural light, greenery, and wood and the outside garden is fabulous in the summer. We can't wait for future celebrations at Gather and feel so grateful for the kind service and delicious memories we shared there.

Berkeley's food scene is about as diverse as they come, ranging from student-friendly hole-in-walls…read more(Top Dog, Steve's BBQ) to upscale dining (Chez Pannise) and everything in between. One of our coworkers recommended Gather, a large, farm-to-table restaurant, so five of us ventured here for a business dinner. The food and service were definitely 5 stars. Great laid back vibe. We came on a Tuesday night and yet the restaurant eventually got busier through the night. My favorite dishes were: Yellowtail Sashimi and Corn Riblets are both great appetizers and full of flavor. We should have double ordered to split among five. The half roasted chicken had crispy skin and was fairly well seasoned and moist. I don't indulge in desserts as much these days but if split a few desserts among five people you get 1/5 the calories, LOL! I recommend the warm bread pudding, pecan sundae, and salted chocolate chip cookies. In case street parking is difficult (it often is in Berkeley!), the restaurant is located right next to Oxford Garage which has a low flat fee for weeknights.

We came back today and all three of us felt the food was insanely salty to the point where we…read morecouldn't even finish the food. Even worse, both my husband and I found pieces of white plastic in our soup! I don't know if we can come back here anytime soon. We understand that there's a different chef on the weekends and maybe the weekend is the only time to eat here. Very disappointed and disgusted.

I'm not vegan, but I really love the food and simplicity (only choice is moderate or full size)…read more Service is direct but good. The staff seems more than willing to answer questions. Interior is not overly lavish but has nice cultural accents. Although the moderate and full seem about the same size, the full size is more filling than it looks. Also to note, the orange powder is spicy and not paprika. Great escape from many of the overly processed and heavy foods around the Bay Area.

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!

Amazing experience! The food was delicious, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was…read morefriendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Everything we ordered was great, and I'd definitely come back again. Highly recommend!

good food, the ice cream is so good. I will come back. Great staff. Amazing service. Staff was very…read morenice

It's nearly impossible to eat out and eat REAL FOOD. I…read moredon't have the motivation, time or patients to cook at home a lot. Kitava is bringing you whole, real, and healthy choices you don't have to feel guilty about. Love it.

If you're looking for a healthy alternative for fast food, this should be top of mind…read more After spending the afternoon training at Witterfield for a 5K, my friends and I decided to find a healthy option and stumbled upon Kitava on yelp. We ordered... Sesame Chicken 4/5 Chicken was crispy. Broccoli was cooked perfectly. It could use a little more seasoning on the chicken and broccoli but the sauce was there to elevate it. Reminds me of panda express haha Miso Salmon Bowl 4/5 Salmon was cooked flaky and moist. Really enjoyed the jalapeño lime sauce. Brussel sprouts were roasted to perfection. Very light and tasty meal. Fish & Chips 4/5 Crispy fish and chips. Simple dish but it was fun and tasty! Evolved Caesar Salad + Paprika Chicken (Protein) 5/5 Absolute favorite. After mixing everything together it was the best healthy salad I've had in a while! Chicken was tender and flavorful! Enjoyed this dish the most. Service 5/5 Ordering is very quick, Staff was very friendly and our order came in timely within 10 minutes or less. They do serve your orders right to you but water and utensils are self served, as well as cleaning up after yourself. There is a 5% mandatory fee for employee health, so be aware of that. Ambience 5/5 I loved the vibes inside. It's very bright and homey. Made me feel good to be there. Seats are comfy and tables are clean. Parking was a breeze. Definitely adding this to my diet rotation if I forget to make a meal prep