Food was delicious…read more Service was great Would recommend this Japanese restaurant to anyone who wants authentic Japanese cuisine

Really Good Japanese ramen. A must try. Great service…read more Relaxing ambiance. Great for any size party and occasion.

Had another wonderful meal at Mugunghwa today. Their parking lot was completely packed on a…read moreTuesday night. At this point, I'm just cataloguing what we're eating: Premium Galbitang - This was excellent and my favorite dish today. This was a Galbitang, but they added 2 shrimp, an abalone, and some other seafood. I haven't had beef + seafood combo outside of the soft tofu stew, but I might have to consider it more after trying this dish. Packed with flavor. Galbi Dolsot - A large portion. Nice and crispy rice. Great sear on the galbi. Highly recommend. I've talked about the banchan before - best banchan in East Bay, although the turnip kimchi is out of control (needs to be cut into smaller pieces). Seafood Pancake - Pretty good version here. Crispy and flavorful. Thick Soybean Paste Stew - A hearty tofu soup with some veggies. It came out first and I thought it was a pretty good starter. Fried Chicken - I think the chicken here is ok in terms of crispiness and flavor. Original was good. Garlic was really odd. It was basically original with some kind of puree on top (raw garlic + sugar). Not something I would get again. Beef Bulgogi - We had a better version of this the last time we came. Today's did not get enough heat. No sear on the onions or the beef.

We came here to celebrate and was able to get a large table pretty easily. You order using the…read moretablets that are at the end of each table. As soon as you order, the Banchan is served. Let me tell you, this was the best Banchan I have had in any Korean restaurant. The chive one was my favorite but they were all good. We ordered several dishes to try a little of everything. We ordered the seafood pancake, jap chae with beef, galbi jjim with cheese (you get to see them torch the cheese table side), bibimbop, tofu soup, and bossam. Everything was unbelievably tasty. This is definitely one of the best Korean meals I have ever had. The rice cakes were nice and chewy in the galbi jjim, the bossam was so delicious, the seafood pancake was nice and crispy. I could eat here all day. The service was quick, the staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean. I will definitely be back.

I needed a ramen restaurant that fit a large group and Tokyo Feng fit based on reviews. I called…read morecouple days before and made a reservation for Sunday lunch. The location was easy to find and there was ample parking. Inside the had our group table ready. The menu had various Japanese foods, including sushi, bento boxes, ramen, sukiyaki, and entree items. It was quite expansive with something for everyone. Also loved that they offer lunch prices on the weekend. The food was impressive! Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked. And the portions were huge. Highlights were the short rib ramen, tempura, karaage, and salmon. What really made the experience was the service. The staff were wonderful! They were so kind and so patient. Also loved how they treated our kids. They gave them a little treat on our way out. We were really happy with Tokyo Feng and highly recommend anyone to try them out. We hope to come back soon

My old fav' is back in new clothes. What calls me to this place is that it offers a traditional…read moreversion of Sukiyaki. Most restaurants don't want to take on the burden of setting up the fire! But you will find that this restaurant not only serves Japanese food, but also adheres to the Japanese culture, excellent service and authenticity...right down to the salad dressing. Ask for Sukiyaki, cooked at your table, w/ an raw egg. It will come to you with an intoxicating umami from the thin sliced beef cooking in the broth surrounded by transparent noodles, veggies and alabaster cliffs of tofu. Crack the egg. Take your time with this dish. And finish it off with green tea ice cream! Give a nice tip for the wonderful servers who never complain about the set up.

Great place! Inconspicuous location on a very run of the mill El Cerrito location but excellent…read moreservice, great prices, good food, and good ambiance One of the best things is their affinity card that allow us to get a free roll every third or fourth visit. Easy to park locatioin. I always get the Sashimi and Nigiri 9 piece combo which is a screaming deal for $21. We've been there many times and always good.

We've been here a couple of times now, and my hubby and I really like this place. The atmosphere is…read morevery warm and fairly cozy. Tables are spread out so you are not on top of each other. It appears to be popular with families as well. It was a Friday evening after 9pm, kind of late for us to eat very much but I needed something so we popped in. It was quiet, maybe three or four other tables. Our food server was patient as I looked over the fairly large menu. Ended up with some of my current faves: hamachi nigiri, California roll, yam roll, and salmon skin roll. Everything was thoughtful, well prepared, and delicious. It was just enough food and I was good for the night. On our second visit, my hubby and I brought my dad for lunch to celebrate his 88th birthday. It was pouring rain outside but we were fortunate to get parking right outside the door. We ended up sitting by the window which was the same table we sat at during our first visit. We ordered gyoza (6) for the table. We all ordered bento. Dad had the beef short ribs and California roll, hubby had the Vegetable tempura and California roll, I had the Saba shiyoyaki and hamachi sashimi. All three came with miso soup and salad. Everything was delicious. My fish was well seasoned and moist, dad's beef short ribs were tender, hubby's tempura was light and crisp. Lunch was very reasonably priced for all we ordered. I am definitely a fan of this place and look forward to dining here again.

Yoshio Sushi is our go-to spot for a late-night dinner. We love coming in during the last hour,…read moreordering a few dishes, and enjoying how intimate and relaxed the space feels -- perfect for a quick date night. The food is always amazing. Our go-to order includes the salmon skin salad, edamame (they should totally do a garlic spicy version -- it's my favorite), miso soup, and the Superman Signature Roll, which never disappoints. We love supporting local businesses, and Yoshio truly feels like a hidden gem. Consistently great food, a cozy atmosphere, and just an all-around solid spot we keep coming back to.

I'm always on the lookout for late night spot & sushi. I stumbled upon this place via Yelp. It's…read moresuch a cute place! I have never been to Japan but I imagine this is what a local traditional sushi bar would be like. It was really clean as well. I read great reviews for the Bento Box - so I got one. Short rib was good. Miso Salmon & steamed egg dish was just okay. I thought it was such a good deal I went back a couple more times. The first it was late night Monday I expected it to be quiet which it definitely was. A table of four & 2 other tables of 2 - then me. Just me. The service was kind of slow. I went a couple more times while on assignment every time the service was just okay.

I loved sushi made using purple rice. It adds a beautiful and tasty punch to pristine delicious…read morefish. The server was very happy to explain to me how the shop came to use the purple rice, which is a combination of White and black rices. It is more influenced by Korean cuisine than Japanese, but you just gotta love the inventiveness and style. This place adds to the wonderful sushi options in this neck of the woods worth the drive, worth everything.

I love sushi and rolls, and this place has such wonderfully creative both. Unfortunately it's not…read morealways consistent in terms of presentation.. But when it's on, it's so on it's worth the gamble. There are options for people who don't like raw fish. I just wish I could convince my companion who doesn't like uncooked seafood that the lion roll is cooked. I had some it was delicious.

Butterfish Sushi provides some of the best service and flavors in Berkeley. Recently, their Salmon…read moreSkin Roll shocked me as one of the best rolls I have tried in the Bay Area. It combined crispy salmon skin with snow crab in a creamy mayo and was topped with daikon radish, avocado, cucumbers, unagi sauce, yuzu tobiko, and ikura. This rich combination really showcased the ingredients at Butterfish. The Arctic Roll serves as a fantastic scallop-forward addition to any meal, and in combination with the formal yet cozy atmosphere, it makes Butterfish one of the best bites in Berkeley.

Love love love this place! This is my go-to whenever I have family in the area. The fish is fresh,…read moredelicious, and well-presented. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as the space is quite small, but it's never overly crowded or loud. The drinks are good and the food is good. The service is a bit slow but it's very understandable as everything is plated fresh. I can't wait to come back here again! A staple option I would recommend to anyone looking for an East Bay sushi spot.

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was a great choice. Overall the food was good and…read moreportions were good. We each got a handroll set and it was enough with the 4 rolls along with an appetizer for 3 of us to feel full. The SHUNGIKU KAKIAGE appetizer was delicious. Very nice with light batter and flavor. We enjoyed this a lot. Each roll was fresh and had a good amount of meat in it. The home made soy sauce was also delicious and had very interesting umami flavor. Our waitress was friendly and it wasn't very busy but for some reason she didn't notice to fill our water jug for a while. She was very good at clearing dishes. Parking wasn't too bad on a weekday night on the street but street parking is only 2 hours.

This place has been on my mental bucket list for a while and I had a free day so I figured I'd take…read moreadvantage. I came here after having a spa day close by. When I walked in, I was low-key excited because I saw the furniture. It was black cane furniture in a swanky restaurant setting. I decided to sit at the bar. After perusing the menu for a bit, I decided on a trio for my first time which included yellowtail, tuna, and salmon. The price was $20 for a trio and it came with cucumber salad and edamame. There was a dropper bottle in front of me and I asked the woman behind the bar what it was and she said it was soy sauce. My face when she said it was like "oh you fancy fancy!!" Each type of fish came one after another, but only after I finished the handroll. The first one was yellowtail and it was mid- which was nothing to write home about, but I was disappointed because yellowtail is my favorite. The second one came and it was tuna with crunchies and that was actually better than my yellowtail and tuna is my least favorite. The salmon one was the best, the absolute best. It had lemon in it. The dropper was fun to use and it was controlled. Service was friendly and price wise- it didn't break my Apple Pay!

Aki-san is a master and teacher. You will learn everything you need to know about Sushi at this…read morerestaurant. For one price we sat in there for 3 1/2 hours and he made these incredible handmade Japanese specialties with fish that was flown in fresh from Japan at top quality. This is a very unusual thing in the United States to find something that wonderful but in Japan, it's something that is highly respected. You don't order off the menu which you can I imagine but you don't need to because you're fed incredible fresh clean cuts of seafood at this place. The ambience is very nice and it's very comfortable there and it's by reservation only and it's a bit pricey so be prepared for that but it's an experience of a lifetime. Thank you chef for making my wife and I so welcome.

Aki-San is decreasing to 2 nights per week starting in June! No more Thursdays. Friday and Saturday…read moreonly. But I am glad he isn't retiring yet!!

Fantastic chicken Katsu and I'm mad for their Poke Bowls and black garlic ramen…read more Small place for eating in but always a great amount of food, well prepared and served or ready to go. Usually doing a very brisk business, especially in winter. I make a point to go there at least once a month. Great food

Got the tonkotsu ramen to-go, and the portion size was quite generous for a 14-15 dollar ramen…read more The broth was a bit bland, but all things considered it was quite worth it for such a low price. I would absolutely be buying from this restaurant again when I have the chance.