I am not a sushi fan so when I find a Japanese restaurant that does not do sushi I rejoice because of all the other good stuff that Japanese cuisine has to offer. Ippuku has grilled dishes (mostly chicken) of many kinds, a wide choice of Saki, soups and more. There is a fusion influence clearly but the feeling of... More

Thevservice was outstanding. Our waitress was very attentive and accommodating to our needs as we we were not familiar with the menue or drink offerings. A unique experience outside of our comfort zone. Food a bit "heavy" and the menue could offer more greens and even sea food options. The quail egg and chicken sticks were quite tasty.

Make a reservation and come early. We came around 8pm and most items were already sold out. Still, the ones that we ordered were delicious. The only exception was ramen. Technically, it is really more like chicken noodle soup. Still delicious though. Just don't expect a bowl of ramen in a traditional sense. The grilled rice ball in chicken soup... More

Great food and atmosphere....affordable or not. Items can be ordered ala carte and the sake is the best selection I have seen

This Berkeley hot spot throws a different and interesting spin on Yakitori. Fortunately we were with our Japanese friends who did all the ordering, which was exciting because we were introduced to some amazing dishes! The menu is extensive, the service impeccable, and the Japanese style seating worth a visit. We had so much to eat, at least it felt... More

Our party of four had too many dishes to remember but they were all wonderful. The sake selection was one of the best I've seen.

This is a fabulous new find in downtown Berkeley. It has great ambiance, the service is fantastic and the food is unique. If you love saki, there is an amazing selection and they are very helpful in providing guidance navigating through the extensive list. Everything we had was excellent. The Japanese cucumber with miso is a great started. The okra... More

This was a lovely restaurant, albeit on the slightly expensive side. If you're unfamiliar with Japanese cusine, you will have to ask for help. Our waiter walked us through the entire menu and gave us many useful tips as to what dishes would work well together. The majority of the customers were Japanese, so I think that speaks for itself.... More

If you have never been to a Yakitori restaurant this is eye opening. If not expert, you will need to depend on the waitress/waiter for tips and explanations. Our waitress was a joy and very patient. No need to order all at once. We just kept ordering until we were all full. Besides Saki they have a huge collection of... More