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    DH Noodles And Grill Berkeley

    4.6 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Special Lanzhou Beef Noodles
    Tom L.

    I ordered the Special Lanzhou Beef Noodles Pricing is comparable within the few handpulled noodle spots across the street or nearby. I got sat down and my food came out fairly quickly during lunch, given this is a new restaurant. It did feel a little robotic with little to no human reaction which would make it perfect for introverts. Special Lanzhou Beef Noodles 4/5 I thought the overall dish was okay. I don't have a high spice tolerance but it was definitely still enjoyable. I liked the noodles texture, nice and chewy. The broth was a little bland to me, although it is a clean beef broth with chili oil, I thought it could use a little more seasoning for my preference. The chili oil did suppress the flavors of the broth. The beef was nice and tender but not enough protein was on my bowl which was kind of sad. If the other spots are full or closed, this would be my next option to fix my cravings for chinese handpulled beef noodles. Ambience 4/5 It's a nice dining area. I thought my small table for 2 was too close to the table of 4 next to me, that I was practically part of their table. Staff 4/5 They were nice and friendly. Although not much check ins, I got in and out quickly from ordering to paying.

    Scallion Pancake With Slice Beef
    Alice H.

    I was craving noodle soup and came across this spot. Plus, I hadn't had Lanzhou beef noodles in a while, so it was great to find one in Berkeley! I ordered the Signature Lanzhou Beef Noodles, which came with tender beef slices, hand-pulled noodles, broth, chili oil, and fresh cilantro. You can also choose your preferred noodle thickness. The broth was rich and fragrant, the noodles were perfectly chewy, and the beef was tender. I also tried the Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef. The pancake was crispy and filled with beef and fresh herbs, but it arrived cold, and the flavor was a bit too sweet for my taste. I'd skip this dish next time. That being said, the Lanzhou beef noodles alone are worth the visit!

    Potato
    Tiffany S.

    We stumbled upon DH during their soft opening and are so glad we are here! It's so good. We'll def be back. The potato's are soooo crispy and perfectly seasoned. Not too spicy if you're spice averse. The bok choy was cooked perfectly with good wokhay and garlic flavor (and they pull it apart which I personally love) The Lanzhou noodles warm up your heart. The extra wide thin noodles are the perfect consistency for what I consider a hand pull noodle but all the noodles are hand pulled here. The lamb hotpot stole the show. The broth is lamby and peppery and the lamb fell off the bone, super tender The interior is bright and beautiful and the servers are all really nice and helpful too. Would def recommend:)

    The famous Lanzhou Pulled Noodle soup
    Daniel S.

    4.5 stars $15.99 Signature Langhzou Noodles: a fantastic soup with a very long history. Would eat again. $8.99 Cummin lamb pancakes: I definitely smelled that cummin funk. Enjoyed it well but definitely an oily dish.

    Beef noodle soup.

    Authentic and big flavor! Came cross the noodle house decided to check it out. The order came out super fast. The freshly handmade noodles were perfect in texture. Fantastic flavor. Great portion and proportion.

    Edison H.

    Ordered their meat lover noodles and dang it was a new experimence. They brought over a plain noodle bowl and I was thinking where the heck is all the meat! They surprised me with a large bowl of meat and said it's all you can grab (1 time only). Well my hand is bigger than my stomach because I grabbed a lot. Great experience! Would come back again!

    Viki N.

    Girllsssss get your XXL nail extensions cause here, you can get all you can grab meat for $30!!!! This was the craziest thing I've seen in a while. The spicy beef soup was very well flavored and I'm left super full.

    Sabrina L.

    Tried this new spot in Berkeley and it did not disappoint. Had the Original LanzhouBeef Noodles (not spicy). It was very good. The noodles were excellent. Also had the Scallion Pancake with Braised Pork. It was delicious, but I felt that it was a little on the dry side. Also tried the Pork Hamburger. I ordered it cut so that I could share. And lastly, had the DH Lamb Pilaf. The rice is like that of glutinous rice, but not as sticky. Came with a lamb rib and a little Cucumber Salad. Overall, it was a good meal. Everything came out as pictured in their menu which you have to scan the QR code to see. The interior is beautiful. They have dining space upstairs too. Will return to try their other dishes.

    Happy Anna full!
    John W.

    Boom! I am all about this wonderful offering of subtle flavors and food that feels good in the body! This is a sweet little spot with a homey feel and food that I love. 3rd time here, working my way through the menu.....delicious. Hahaha here are my empty dishes and my happy face!

    Braised beef noodles

    Went to the grand opening with family. The Taiwanese braised noodles were delightful! We also had the cucumber salad and it was so refreshing. Will definitely be coming back.

    Original Lanzhou beef noodles (non spicy)

    Finally tried this new hand pulled noodle joint, that is a block away from 2 others on Telegraph: Noodle Dynasty and Ox9. Was able to get a table relatively quickly (no more than 5 min wait) on a Friday night. Meanwhile I looked down the street and Noodle Dynasty still had its usual line out the door, but it's not as spacious as DH. I really liked the ambiance here! Really high ceilings...there is actually a second floor mezzanine seating area but it was closed off. Well-lit and fully remodeled. Tables were spaced comfortably apart and didn't feel as cramped as the other 2 spots down the street. On to the food. I ordered the Original Lanzhou Beef Noodles (non spicy) soup. And shared the Stir fry Bok Choy. The noodle soup dishes came up relatively quickly after placing the order. My beef noodle soup bowl was huge. The wide noodles I selected tasted so good, fresh, and great texture. The soup was very savory! There was a generous amount of noodles, but not enough beef. That reminds me...Someone posted a video review here that there was a meat lovers noodle dish where it was an "all the meat you can grab with one hand". But I didn't see it on the menu when I went :( That would have satisfied my desire for more meat. Bok choy was good complement to the soup that had nearly no veggies. Overall I'll come back to try other dishes. The hamburger appetizers looked good.

    Signature Lanzhou beef noodles spicy
    Emma N.

    I ordered the signature Lanzhou beef noodles spicy with extra wide thin noodles, which I enjoyed! The chili oil was quite flavorful--nice flavor of spices without being overly hot. The noodles were the perfect texture, and I liked how they absorbed the broth. The meat was good too, although I wished more was included. The soup was served extremely quickly, and it is nice that you can see them hand pulling the noodles in the back.

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    Tsuruya - Black garlic Tonkotsu with Hokkaido noodles. I added spinach and spicy paste. Yum!

    Tsuruya

    4.6(177 reviews)
    0.8 miGourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley
    $$

    WHEN: Sat @6pm…read more PARKING: There is metered parking around, and is free after 6pm. It may be a bit tricky especially around meal time, but keep circling and you'll find a spot near by enough. This cute little ramen shop has such perfect lighting coming through thanks to thier skylight. We weren't actually hungry so we shared the following: TONKOTSU - $16.50 (Regular) Pork Belly Chashu, Bamboo Shoots, Red Onion, Wood Ear Mushrooms, Green Onion, Ajitama Egg. You get a choice of noodles to pick: 1.) Hakata - Thin Straight 2.) Sapporo - Medium Thick Wavy Figured since it's my first time here, I choose the most basic version of their bowl of ramen. I chose Sapparo and for some reason expected it to be thicker/wider, but regardless it was still good! The presentation of this bowl is just gorgeous, served on a small wooden platter. The red onion is chopped, and the pork Belly is quite tender. Regarding the egg, you get just half. Overall this bowl of ramen is creamy, rich, and the right amount of flavor and salt. But still make sure to drink at least a glass of water! CREAMY CHASHU PORK CROQUETTES - $8.50 I have never seen anything like this so I must give it a try! It actually didn't come out piping hot, so I was able to drive in right away! It was definitely creamy (like ramen) and had pieces of the Chau's pork, encased in a crispy and warm batter that was deep fried. It also comes with a katsu sauce and I really enjoyed it. The staff was friendly and didn't make us feel bad for ordering enough of just one, but man I was so full. Had to walk around downtown Berkeley for awhile.

    I really love Tsuruya so writing this review stung a bit. Tsuruya snuck in additional tip amount…read morethe last time we dined here. It was only a couple of dollars more but tip fraud is never acceptable. We rarely deviate from our usual order so the posted transaction felt off to us. We were able to confirm and report to the credit card company. I recommend you guys take pictures of your receipts and verify the transactions. Hope this doesn't happen to y'all!

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    Matcha Panna Cotta

    Tsuruya - A deliciously crunchy and savoy chashu pork croquettes! Warm and healing vibes on the first bites

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    A deliciously crunchy and savoy chashu pork croquettes! Warm and healing vibes on the first bites

    Masa Ramen Bistro - BROKE DA MOUTH!

    Masa Ramen Bistro

    4.5(320 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    I happen to love takoyaki, those octopus balls from Osaka. I used to frequent Musashi on Dwight…read morebecause they made a great takoyaki but they stopped dinner service this year and my octopus dish is not offered at lunch. I tried some other places but kept looking. When I found Masa Ramen Bistro and their takoyaki I thought I was set for life. Well, for a few years. But now they are closed!!!! I cannot find out why and my heart is broken

    Brief summary: - Good portions - fills up more than its…read moreappearance - Liked the equal balance of the broth and noodles with protein - Close to Trader Joe's - Indoor seating Ramen is a dish that has started sprouting in Berkeley, and this is one of them .I decided to go there for dinner with the family before heading to the Trader Joe's across the street to stock up on groceries. We entered a few minutes before peak dinner times, so there were seats to choose and sit from. By the time we left, mostly all the seats were filled up, so I would suggest coming in early. I liked the naming for each of the ramen dishes, some I recognized the names from Hawai'i. For this round, we ordered 3 different types of ramen: the Kuni, Broke da Mouth, and the Miso Hungry. These orders also came around the same time. A notable elements I liked about the ramen was that the noodles were chewy and springy, and the broth was smooth and easy to drink. I also didn't have the urge to drink lots of water either, so the seasoning was perfect. The other element was that I got to enjoy the ramen's broth and noodles as the stars of the dish, and the proteins, like the pork were supporting roles. For me, what I enjoy ramen are the broth and noodles, so I'm happy that these are prominent in the dish, rather than me having other chow down a thick slab of pork. This restaurant hit the right marks for what a delicious ramen is for me, so I'll come back, and maybe try their other broths.

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    Da Kine chicken

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    Ippudo Berkeley - Akamaru modern

    Ippudo Berkeley

    3.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    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.

    The Hakata style ramen here at Ippudo is pretty solid. In case you are not familiar, hakata style…read moreramen is a thinner noodle than typical ramen. The ramen has a nice chew and the tonkatsu broth is really good without being overly salty which can be the case with many tonkotsu broth. Today I ordered the Akamaru Modern which for $2 includes a few drops of garlic oil and some umami paste. Was it worth the $2? Probably not but decided the splurge a little. The pork loin chashu was a bit bland though and had maybe 3 slices. To me, the biggest disappointment is that the ramen dish did not even come with an egg which is an additional $3 add on. After all the extra costs, ended up paying $22 for a bowl of ramen and that does not include the added tip on top of that. At least you can self serve sides like bean sprouts or pickles to add to your ramen. Definitely recommend the mildly spicy bean sprouts! The interior is modern and large and service is average. Just gave me my glass of water, took my order, and gave me my bill. No water refill.

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    Ippudo Berkeley - Chicken karaage

    Chicken karaage

    Ippudo Berkeley - Ramen MISO (DD) with extra noodles

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    Kinda Izakaya - Set of 3 special - 2/5

    Kinda Izakaya

    4.2(184 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown Berkeley

    We discovered this fun little Izakaya (Japanese social eatery) when coming into town for the…read moreLadytron show at the UC Theater on busy Saturday night on University Avenue and we are glad that we decided to give it a try. It was conveniently located across the street from the venue, and the unassuming outside of the restaurant did not hint at the amount of fun, ambiance, good food, and warm hospitality contained inside. First, there is the name. Not sure if it's some sort of play on words, secret joke, or if it's someone's actual name, but it works, kinda. It's kinda a restaurant, kinda a bar, kinda of a hangout, and kinda fun. The tiny entrance and plain facade reveals a bustling world of delicious food, tasty beverage, and lots of decorative eye candy to keep you looking around the space while you are hanging out with friends, on a date, or just relaxing after a long day. The decorations there are very upbeat, eclectic, fun, and distinctly Japanese pop culture. Posters, banners, flags, lanterns, toys, and trinkets can be found all over the restaurant, and made it fun to keep looking around and discover new novel things to look at. I did feel like I was in an authentic Izakaya somewhere in Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Ebisu in Tokyo. The place had a lot of personality & personal flair in an otherwise, tiny & industrial small warehouse type space. Service was excellent. The host was the cute & personable Mina, who couldn't have been more accommodating, patient, friendly, and engaging. It was very busy, and even though it was our first time there, Mina made us feel welcome into their home and was also very helpful to guide us around their experience. The other staff were less engaging, but still professional, efficient, and polite. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly on all accounts, and they as a team, managed to serve an entire full house of hungry & happy patrons during the entire Saturday night dinner rush. Fun place with a good staff. We opted for Izakaya-type, shared small plates to satisfy our hunger cravings without getting too full and weighed down on big portions of heavy, rich foods. Everything on the long & expansive menu looked great, but we mostly stuck with small appetizers to sample & savor. It was nice that there were plenty of lighter, fresh vegetarian options as neither of us were really in the mood for seafood, fried food, or big heavy entrees. We ordered the Kinda Tofu, Kyuri sliced fresh cucumber salad, and Kinoko butter-grilled mushroom hot platter and washed it down with some green grape Jinro soju. Everything was pretty good! Not overly fried, greasy, salty, or seasoned. Lightly cooked, delicately glazed, with just enough seasoning & oil/sauce to make it taste good, but not end up too complicated or messy. The taste really came through using these minimal cooking & seasoning techniques. The taste of the original vegetables & tofu came through perfectly, and were only complimented by their light hints of adding flavor. Portion sizes were ample for two people, and presentation was appetizing and organized. The bill for 3 apps + 1 bottle of Soju was less than $50, so it was a good value for the fun experience & good food. Wait times during the dinner rush are long, and there isn't really anywhere to sit or stand, so reservations are recommended. You can also enter and go straight to the 10-seat bar if there are openings, but we got a table for two after around a 20-30 minute wait. After that, everything moves pretty quickly, from ordering, getting food & drinks, to wrapping up and getting your check. Perfect system if you're trying to get to a concert, movie, or appointment with a specific start time. I really liked this place, not Kinda, not Sorta, but Definitely, or Absolutely! Kinda Izakaya will always be our destination to eat & hang out next time we come back to Berkeley, it is a true gem of a Japanese Izakaya/light meal fare right in the heart of downtown Berkeley. It's fun, tasty, busy, and friendly. Small & cozy, yet also airy & comfortable.

    2nd Visit. I'm smitten with the menu and vibes. $6 Kyuri:…read morerefreshing vinegary counter to the fried and grilled items. $12 Crispy Chicken Knees: very karage like. Excellent. $6 Bacon+Oyster: Least surprising. Tasty at least. $4.50 Chkn Skin: kinda sweet! In a good way, charred, and fatty. Delicious. $31 Ika Yaki: delicious

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    Bansho Ramen - California Rolls and Ramen mid meal.

    Bansho Ramen

    4.1(196 reviews)
    0.1 miTelegraph Ave
    $$

    Very friendly service, and *extremely* generous portion of pork in the "Bansho Ultimate Ramen"…read more I will definitely be back.

    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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    Bansho Ramen - Conversation starters. Wright Brothers? And are those sticks on ropes for children to play with?

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    Bansho Ramen - Takoyaki. Very attractive and piping hot.

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    Takoyaki. Very attractive and piping hot.

    Ippuku - Ippuku salad

    Ippuku

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$$

    * AMAZING Ramen!!! This has been my safe haven to deal with college life and midterms and their…read moreramen has always been consistently cozy and delicious ** Great ambiance that brings you out of the hustle life of DT Berkeley and into a warm and cozy atmosphere *** Great and quick attention to detail, cleanliness and interactions with the staff **** Meals and options are diverse, unique and good nods to Japanese and Californian options Could be packed in the evenings and weekends so it's better to come a lil earlier but the wait is worth it

    One of my favorite izakayas in the U.S./Canada, especially if you love chicken skewers. Ippuku…read morefeatures LaBelle Rouge heritage breed chickens, which originate from France and are known for their rich flavor, firmer texture, and slower growth compared to conventional broiler chickens. Naturally, we ordered as many chicken skewers as possible, and every single one was fantastic. The hearts were especially impressive--soft and tender, which is rare since most places tend to overcook them. The karaage was also top notch. The biggest surprise was the bonjiri. I had to look it up, and once I realized it was basically the chicken equivalent of rich, fatty oxtail-style meat, I knew I had to try it. Holy hell, it was easily the best chicken skewer I've ever had. I would honestly come back just to order multiple of these. The squid ink rice was incredibly savory and filling, and paired with a few beers, this made for such a great evening out. All in all, Ippuku is a must-visit in Berkeley if you're into izakayas.

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