Kiraku - Berkeley

It?s a bit sad that we couldn?t replace some of the nigiri sampler to other kinds of meat. Instead we had to order the nigiris separately to avoid raw beef. Age... read more It?s a bit sad that we couldn?t replace some of the nigiri sampler to other kinds of meat. Instead we had to order the nigiris separately to avoid raw beef. Agedashi tofu was meh? don?t try it. Very flavorless. Would recommend cooked snapper on dailymenu. Big portion and sweet taste. Desserts were overall better than the dishes. We had sweet potato brûlée and grapefruityogurt ice cream, both were very tasty. Food service was ok, servers were passionate but there were too many customers so theywere very busy. Give it 4/5 bc dishes were a bit overpriced

Our family's favorite Japanese restaurant in Berkeley. Long line and always long wait. Worth it though. Do make sure you make a reservation. We love hotpot, Yak... read more Our family's favorite Japanese restaurant in Berkeley. Long line and always long wait. Worth it though. Do make sure you make a reservation. We love hotpot, Yaki Udon is absolutely the best with the pesto in it. Corn tempura is great for starter. KirakuNigiri Sampler is a MUST! (Expensive but you will really appreciate this dish! Great sake selection. Everything sushi is greather. Only one dish I don't like is baby squid. Too raw for me, and I can't get over the texture. Service is amazing!

The service is impressively fast, and the food is excellent! It's definitely a place worth visiting, especially for their daily specials. If you can get your ha... read more The service is impressively fast, and the food is excellent! It's definitely a place worth visiting, especially for their daily specials. If you can get your hands on the tuna kama (which is quite limited), it's absolutely worth it!

My fav izakaya in bay area over the years, the most authentic food and vibes, quick-changing seasonal menu. Never had enough, never be bored. Only thing is I wi... read more My fav izakaya in bay area over the years, the most authentic food and vibes, quick-changing seasonal menu. Never had enough, never be bored. Only thing is I wish the waiting line is shorter! Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Kiraku had a lively and friendly atmosphere. The food was amazing! The chef’s choice sashimi was very delicious. Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 At... read more Kiraku had a lively and friendly atmosphere. The food was amazing! The chef’s choice sashimi was very delicious. Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5