This downtown Japanese restaurant serves a delectable range of items that includes such classics as sushi, udon and donburi, tempura and teriyaki dishes. But the real treat is the critically acclaimed sushi. This is a small, but comfortable, Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with traditional Asian trappings, often frequented by downtown professionals. Watch out, when dishes say spicy, they mean spicy. You may want to accompany your meal with a domestic or imported beer.
A small, charming Japanese restaurant located just steps from Fisherman's Wharf. Enjoy the authentic feel and friendly atmosphere at a table or at Grandeho's Kamekyo II; the sushi bar where talented chefs are hard at work creating culinary works of art. The low lit, relaxing, and warm dining room is filled equally by tourists and locals. Authentic Japanese specialties include the entire gamut of appetizers, from spinach in sesame sauce to edamame to tekka don. Sushi specialties are the highlight here. Indulge in sashimi or try a roll. The shrimp tempura rainbow roll is absolutely gorgeous and big enough to feed eight. Hot dishes are well prepared and can be very satiating on cold winter days. Choices include teriyakis, tempuras, broiled salmon, grilled tuna, and huge bowls of steaming udon. Truly a special treat after a tour of the famous Wharf, enjoy some fine seafood without all the crowds.
Hanazen
This tidy little eatery, Kushi Tsuru, is easy to overlook. Inside though, is a crowd of locals and tourists enjoying a delightful selection of sashimi, sushi, tempura and as displayed in the windows, a wonderful variety of bento boxes. Each compartment of this traditional Japanese lunch treat offers few pieces of sushi, some tempura, pickles vegetables and either rice or noodles for a satisfying meal, authentic in its preparation and simply delicious. The boiled fish is a house specialty and the Japanese beers and steak offered make a great accompaniment. The service is gracious and quick.
We are a neighborhood sushi restaurant in North Berkeley dedicated to serving fresh, high-quality Japanese cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment. We combine traditional sushi craftsmanship with creative specialty rolls, offering something for both sushi purists and adventurous diners. As a locally owned and operated restaurant, we strive to be more than just a place to eat. We provide a comfortable and safe gathering place for friends, families, students, and neighbors while keeping our menu accessible and affordable, especially during uncertain economic times. Our goal is to make quality sushi and genuine hospitality available to everyone in our community.
