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Tsuruya

4.6 (182 reviews)
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Closed • 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM

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Viki N.

All good things come to an end. I visited regularly many times over the past year, and 3 times in just the past month. I order the same thing and pay the same amount every time. Until my most recent visit, someone decided to help themselves to an extra tip. I reported the fraud to my credit card company and will not be returning.

Chicken karage
Veronica L.

Very cute place with good customer service in Berkeley. The amount of noodles and toppings are generous. Kid friendly which is always a plus - the server gave us Halloween stickers for our kids. Thicker noodles were good but it's nice that you have a choice of thick or thin noodles. The jidori eggs were really good. Done perfectly. Will ask for no red onions next time but everything was fresh and good.

TaKaRa Chu beverage
Robert C.

A cozy but a bit noisy inside. I had the TaKaRa-Chu low alcohol beverage. It was okay but I wouldn't order it again. Opened with chicken Kara-age for an appetizer. It came with a dipping sauce which was good. I had the "Tokujo" Tonkatsu ramen with extra noodles on the side. There was a choice of straight or wavy noodles. I opted for straight originally and had the wavy ones as a side dish later on after I had consumed a fair portion of my entree. You don't get a massive amount of food but I was happy with the taste. The cha-su wasn't warm but after submerging it in the broth it was fine. The ramen was better than average. I'm always looking for a superior dish!! Service was good. Japanese hospitality is nice.

Chicken ramen
Yikai L.

When a ramen restaurant has only two main items (pork and chicken) on the menu you know they are serious. And I gotta say I am pretty impressed. U must go with the black garlic flavor tonkatsu. The charred pork chashu is really flavorful. The chicken is really tender, almost fully cooked but not quite (perfection). Full party need to be present to be seated, otherwise u need to wait outside.

Deluxe Spicy Tori Paitan
Seth E.

I went here with my friends around 6:30pm for dinner. There was fortunately no wait and we were seated immediately. We were given the option of sitting at a table or at the bar, but we chose to sit at a table. I ordered the Deluxe Spicy Tori Paitan which is their chicken option. They also serve each ramen base with tonkotsu/pork as well. You can choose between having Hakata (thin, straight) or Sapporo (medium thick, wavy) noodles. I chose to get the Sapporo noodles. The spice level was good, however besides the name, there was no other spice indicator for this menu item. The only item that had spice indicators was their spiciest option which had 3 flame symbols next to it. The spice was good and didn't mask the flavor of the ramen. The waitress came around a lot to refill water as needed. The restaurant is small, but the food is really good. I'd love to try their tonkotsu options next time. Parking is a bit difficult to get, especially in downtown Berkeley. You may have to find street parking a block or two down depending on the time you come to eat.

Black Garlic Tonkotsu
Stella C.

Delicious ramen! The chopped onions were a really nice, refreshing touch. Portion sizes were just right. The matcha panna cotta was delicious too. We walked over on a weekday night at 5:30 pm and were seated immediately with no wait. Restaurant started getting crowded around 6/6:30.

Tonkotsu with thin noodles
Hong T.

I came here for lunch on a Saturday. This place opens at 12 but a line was formed by 11:40am. The ramen's noodles are thin and chewy. The tonkotsu broth was rich, savory, nutty and slightly sweet. Will definitely return! Also, the lady owner is super sweet! She's excessively attentive and was starting small conversation with her customers. I left with a very satisfied tummy.

Tonkotsu
Kyra K.

A rainy day called for ramen! My companion found Tsuruya and suggested we go for dinner. It hit the spot. The restaurant is casual and decently sized. Several tables for smaller groups and pairs, plus seating at the bar. They have some Japanese decor and a TV playing J-Pop. The companion and I sat at the bar. The service was good; our waters were refilled, and everything came out relatively quickly. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen. It was comforting. You have the option of choosing your noodle thickness. I went with Hakata, so it was thin. The noodles tasted fresh and were bouncy. The broth was okay, but not as rich or creamy as the tonkotsu broths that I'm used to. All of the toppings were good; I personally wasn't the biggest fan of the onion, though. Companion enjoyed his Black Garlic Tori Paitan. For the price, it was decent for what you get! For those going to Cal or living in the Berkeley area, Tsuruya is a decent nearby spot for your ramen fix. It's a popular spot and was constantly busy with students. They're easy to spot off Shattuck Ave. with street parking nearby.

Black Garlic Tonkotsu tokujo
Emma N.

I got the black garlic tonkotsu tokujo ramen. I thought it was really delicious. The broth was really rich, meaty, and flavorful. I liked the toppings because the bamboo shoots were nicely marinated, and the egg was savory and soft. I loved how the chashu was tender and soft without being too fatty. We also got the creamy chashu pork croquettes, which had a nice balance of savory meat flavor and creaminess while being crispy. The restaurant also has a nice and cozy ambiance. The food was served in several minutes, and the staff seemed friendly.

Black Garlic oil Tonkatsu
Lilizhu Bo L.

It is our first time here at this place. We were dined in on October 26 in the afternoon. We drove from SF to the Thai temple and found this place from Google. With high ratings at 4.8 with 176 reviews, so we decided to check this place out! Here is my experience; We ordered six dishes; Spicy Tonkatsu, Black Garlic Tonkatsu, Jigoku Tonkatsu, Chicken Karaage, and Fried calamari. The food serves in a timely manner which is great. The chicken Karaage was so good. I would give 10 out of 10. It comes in 4 pieces. Really recommended if you love fried chicken. The fried calamari was so good too. I would give 10 out of 10 too! Really recommended as well. A little salty but we love it!! The spicy Tonkatsu was good. I would give 7.5 out of 10. It tastes similar to Tom Yum soup. The best part I like the most is there was red onions in it as well makes it a little fusion. The Jigoku Tonkatsu was spicy. I would give 6.5 out of 10 because there was only spicy taste in it. If you love spicy food, this dish is the real deal for you (3 fireballs on the menu is real) The black garlic tonkatsu was good. I would give 8 out of 10. It tastes smooth. I would love it more with slightly more black garlic in it. The service is not as expected. There were only 2 main servers. There are 10 people waiting outside. We were waiting for almost an hour and there were two people arrived way after us. But they were seated and their orders were taken before us. The seating system needs to be improved. I worked in the high volume restaurant before. First comes should be the first to be served. Two tables had left with 3 empty seats at the bar. But they just didn't seat anyone waiting outside. Points were taken out because of the wait time and the bad experience in terms of seating system. The ambience was okay. It is a little dark inside and not really ventilated inside. Love the skylight inside the restaurant though. It looks like the restaurant was closed from the outside. So, the restaurant would look so much better with the lights on; just some suggestions. Overall is good! If we live in Berkeley, we would come back another time for another experience. But I would suggest to give it a try! You might have a different view and experience from me :)) Go check it out for yourself!

Deluxe Tori Paitan
James W.

They have 4 bases and one can choose between either pork (Tonkotsu) or chicken (Tori Paitan). They also have the option for vegetarian ramen, but this is limited each day. What's unique is that you can have either the regular Hakata, thin noodles, or the Sapporo, medium thick wavy noodles. You can't make reservations, but they have some seating in the clean alleyway where you can wait. Only downside was that it took over 25 minutes for our ramen to be served, but at least the owner came to our table and apologized for the delay.

Date for a couple in Sept 2025, very affordable
Sun L.

Public street parking only Easy to find, bright pretty logo sign in front But the door is not facing the front of the street, but in the alleyway Location is small, but well organized, decorated and themed Service was very friendly, helpful and fast. Since it was our first time there, we got a quick run down of how we can customized our bowl. Personal comment: I really look earnestly for a good ramen spot. Lost my favorite location in Fremont and been searching since. You guys are now my go to and I will be coming back very soon. The rich broth, the chewy noodles, the vibe ... it's all there. Bonus points for Japanese music and Anime AMV. Thank you SO very much.

Le B.

I love the tonkotsu flavor!!! I also really like the service here. I think I'll be back soon to try the paitan soup!

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4.5(320 reviews)
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Berkeley is a great city to try new food and we found another ramen spot! This restaurant is…read morelocated near the campus and parking was fairly easy to find after hours. When walking in, the dinner crowd was slowly trickling in. I found a spot closer to the entrance. They have the place a bit divided by two sides for more intimacy. The food is a mix of Hawaiian and Japanese. We both wanted to try the broke da mouth ramen as it was a customer favorite! I enjoyed my ramen and it was good to catch up and talk. The atmosphere was chill and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. We ended up talking for hours about everything until I realized how late it was and the bowls were cleared. They were patient and didn't kick us out right away. Lol Ty Ty Very good ramen, good place to catch up and friendly staff. I'm still biased and have a few favorite ramen spots though

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Delicious ramen, but takes time for the food to come out…read more We came for lunch on a Sunday, a big group of about 10 people. The interior is spacious so they seated us with no issue. The menu is extensive and has a lot of great options. However, our food took over 30 minutes to come out, with the ramen coming out first, then buns, then sushi rolls. Since we were on a time crunch, a few of us either had to rush eat our dish or take it to-go. This was a bummer, but I would definitely come again to enjoy the food at a more preferable pace. The prices were also reasonable. Parking is as expected around campus - street metered parking. There is a restroom inside for customers.

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I visited Tane Vegan Izakaya with a mission to try a couple of sushi rolls, but ended up with much…read moremore! In addition to vegan sushi rolls, the menu includes shared plates, starter soup and salad, ramen, grilled plates (yakimono), nigiri, cocktails, mocktails, and dessert. And yes, it's all vegan, and many items are or can be made gluten-free! I tried the: Gyoza Eggplant Nigiri Pacifica Roll Sunset Roll Basil Mojito The Pacifica Roll is deep-fried heaven. Tempura veggies rolled in rice and topped with a garlic aioli and sweet, sticky soy sauce that I am craving as I type. It's crunchy, it's tasty, and you have got to try it to get the hype. I was told it was a fan favorite, and I'm its new #1 fan. Visit my blog post for the full review: Yourneighborhoodvegan.com and follow me on social media @yourneighborhoodvegan for more reviews!

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Bansho Ramen - California Rolls and Ramen mid meal.

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4.1(196 reviews)
0.8 mi•Telegraph Ave
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Came here on Valentine's Day and it was super packed! Very busy with a slightly long wait about 20…read moreminutes for a party of 2. After sitting and ordering our food came out pretty quickly. Appetizers came first and were so delicious!! Edamame - 9/10 love the saltiness Yakiniku - 10/10 literally melts in your mouth! Spicy Misu ramen - 10/10 Spicy Tonkotsu - 9/10

Aug 9 2025 3:30pm 3.4 stars…read more After a short struggle to find parking, we walked the half a block to find Bansho tucked away in a corner- almost hidden from the street. The front doors are littered with adds and dirt. It looked a bit sketchy on the outside but we went inside anyway. Inside, the restaurant looks very pleasant. It has a comfortable and cozy look for a small 49 seat place. Mood music plays at a quiet level. There are several conversation starters for sure inside the restaurant like.. "What is that shrine with the green bananas on it for?" "Can you decipher the price of beer written on that chalkboard?" My favorite was "What is that treadmill doing in this restaurant?" We were seated and given menus. The waitress left and then came back after four or five minutes. I felt a little rushed to order as if the order taker assumed we had pre-prepped ourselves on their menu. We had to ask for more of a chance to look at the options. The two of us shared a bowl of Ramen, an order of California Rolls, a coke and later on we ordered Takoyaki-deep fried dough with I believe a piece of squid inside. Before the waitress left to give our first order to the chef, she said "Anything else?" I inferred she was suggesting our order was to small. Later I understood she might be warning me that that might be our last chance to order anything. It was hard for us to place that second order of Takoyaki. Once we were given our food, the waitress disappeared and never checked on us. To place another order, I had to keep the kitchen under surveillance, watching for someone to exit so we could jump up, run to the frond desk area and order. The food we did have was tasteful enough and the $41 seems fare. Negatives for Bansho. 1) The phones used by the front desk and in the kitchen are too loud, they ring for too long and destroy the ambience. Someone will one day invent a device that buzzes in your pocket instead of ringing loudly throughout the entire restaurant. Name it something catchy like "Cell Phone". 2) The Men's restroom was too dusty and the toilet seat was "spotty"- if you know what I mean. 3) Having someone check on you while you are eating and saying "Welcome In" when you get there and "Thank You For Your Business" when you leave would go a long way. I did see a sign that they are hiring so they might have been short staffed.

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3.9(1.5k reviews)
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Ippuku was pretty crowded around 6:15pm on a Tuesday. We stood at the bar to eat dinner; there were…read morealso some low seats along the side of the front area that would have been shared. Total $136.96 for a filling dinner for two. * Okinawa Paloma ($16) - 3.5 stars. Good, solid, nothing spectacular or terrible. * Moro-Kyu (cucumbers, $10) - 2.5 stars, not bad, just seemed like regular cucumbers to me. * Nama-Yuba (tofu skin, $10) - 3.5 stars * Unibonara (creamy uni udon, $20) - 4.5 stars. Super tasty but super heavy! * Negima (thigh with leek, $12) - 3.5 stars * Enoki Bacon ($10) - 4 stars. Yummy but very oily. * Buta Bara (pork belly, $14) - 4 stars. Tasty but also really heavy.

Joe-son made a plan drive up from LA to surprise mom..He was hidden in the back of my car as we…read morepicked up Gio. When we arrived at Ippuku he popped up like a Waks-in-a-box......she "aaaieeeeeeed!" big success! Seated as night was approaching and ordered a 45mil sake carafe @$45. yummy Kokuryu. Will first list foods that won't get again....1. interesting but tiny teeny bowl tofu skins 2. tasteless watery egglant dish(worst thing). 3. and an ok but boring egg omelet. now for the winners: gyoza with a delicious filling encased in a delicate traslucent skin; 1/2 crispy skinned grilled mackeral (my fav!) grilled chik butt (a bit lite on salt..soy fixed it;) then to Joes objection I ordered smelt tempura... objection waived..we all loved it; wagu beef on a stick great (Joes fav); Scallion pancake quite good but which weirdly came toward the end of the meal & had to ask for it numerous times??? why Did it come so late.? anyway we finished with onigiri sesame crusty grilled rice ball and another in a delicious rich chicken broth.....asked our server for the check! wait a minute...something was amiss...missing items? when the bill arrived we were right! 3 grilled different chicken skewers that were missing in action were on the bill ....what? informed the staff ...the manager arrived & asked if we now wanted them...too late baby its too late.....the bill was corrected and almost $40 was deleted.... sooooo again the service here can leave much to be desired similar to missing items on our former visit. still many great dishes as well as its visually stunning interior & plus...ATTENTION! Women...your toilet seat is heated which Gio gushed about & adored! next time I'll have her photo the seat

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Marugame Udon - Nikutama Udon

Marugame Udon

3.7(937 reviews)
0.0 mi•Gourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegan friendly

Great spot for a quick, cheap, and delicious meal. You order a bowl of noodles, and then customize…read moreit with additional toppings. There's a self-serve tempura station where each piece is individually priced, so you have control over how little or much you want to spend. My first time here I ordered the size regular #10 and two vegetable tempura pieces, and the total was slightly under under or around $10. The next time I decided to splurge and added a third tempura, and the total was $13 something. Really good deal! I have a decent appetite and found the regular size bowl to be filling but not too filling. The noodles are perfectly chewy and the broth is flavorful. This place is definitely on par with other udon places in terms of taste. My second time here I came alone and I noticed quite a few people were also eating alone. For some reason this is a nice spot to have a meal by yourself. Maybe the quick service and the lowkey atmosphere helps. They have a lot of indoor seating, as well as outdoor seating that is elevated and sectioned away from the sidewalk. My source of anxiety here is having to carry the tray with your bowl to your table. I'm not the most coordinated, but it's been fine so far.

We do go to this place a few times past few years, today we go due to a promo of 30% discount which…read moreis great deal, unfortunately it is not as good as it used to be. The dinning area is average on cleanliness but where the area you get utensils, there is huge stain of gyoza sauce all over the counter, which is disgusting. Several employees pass by, no one bother to clean up! The other problem with this visit is staff not stocking up ready to serve, we ordered 4 char siu udon, there were bo noodles bowls, paper cups or several items, the girl has to hot scramble to go fetch the bowls, paper cups to heat up the meat which was still cold, noodle bowls was lukewarm at best, she really made a mess all over the counter and had to ask for help to scope up 4 small bowls of rice which was also barely lukewarm. The jumbo kitchen katsu look over cooked and is actually overcooked and taste like chicken jerky. Maybe they have high turnover of staff and we also had to wait for staff to come over to cash register station. We also have to ask for green onion to be refill, which shouldn't need to, tempura bits were always stocked, why wasn't the green onion? Price was great with 30% discount but food quality, readiness and cleanliness isn't good, food was barely lukewarm, chicken was overcooked, lots of items were not restock during dinner hours. Unfortunately I can only give 2 stars, it would have been a 4 stars if food is serve hot and items well stocked and cleanliness. I hope they improve

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