At AKEMI, we believe special occasions merit an exceptional celebration. That's why we've crafted a place where memories are made and excellence is served. Our menu focuses on what makes a meal truly great: the right ingredients and a chef's guiding vision. On our simple but exciting menu, traditional concepts meet fusion ideas using the best fish, the freshest local produce, and natural proteins, all for a uniquely flavorful experience. Pair with your favorite sake and enjoy your meal in our modern yet elegant dining room -- we know you'll savor every moment.
Yo Sushi
Kyoto
Located on the middle of Solano Avenue in Berkeley, we are a small take out sushi restaurant and Japanese market. All of our food is freshly prepared throughout the day and conveniently packaged in sushi to-go containers so there is no waiting. As a family run business, we strive to keep our food healthy, fresh, and affordable to you. Since opening in 1998, we have been happily serving our customers everyday and we are looking forward to many more years to come!
Hanazen
Manpuku
Enjoy this quick, easy and informal sushi joint on College Avenue. And most importantly, it's cheap! When you sit down at the bar, you will find all the standard choices on the menu, like Yellow Tail, Salmon, Egg, Eel, Shrimp, Urchin plus various maki like California rolls, cucumber rolls and the delicious Negi Hama (yellow tail with green onion). Nothing is more than 3 Dollars. The best part is its refrigerated case full of takeout of everything on the menu. Everything available has been made that day and is as fresh as eating at the bar.
KUSAKABE
Owned by an experienced chef who has won the World Sushi Award, KUSAKABE is a Kaiseki-style sushi restaurant that serves excellent omakase experience.Customers can watch the sushi executed elaborately by the owner and then enjoy it. Aside from food, the restaurant is well decorated in traditional Japanese style with brick wall and wood bar.
Shizen
On first thought, the words vegan and sushi strung together seems like a contradiction, but this eatery seamlessly combines the two to offer delicious rice rolls. Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya breaks away from the popular notion that sushi means raw seafood by substituting vegan ingredients for meat and dairy products. It applies the Shojin style of cooking, a Buddhist technique that endorses “Ahimsa” or “non-violence” and uses ingredients like Voodoo Lily, Mountain Yam and Tofu. Savor vegan sushi rolls with quirky names like Hidden Agenda, a blend of tempura eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, yellow onion, garlic aioli and sweet soy sauce. Other options include Surprise Ending with avocado and kale, and the pumpkin-based Open Invitation. The Izakaya also serves a variety of Japanese beverages.
Kirala
Traditional sushi and classic japanese foods. 40 years plus in the business.
