O Chame - Berkeley

I had dinner here a few weeks ago and was truly impressed by the clean flavors and the excellent presentation. The creative twists on traditional Japanese dishe... read more I had dinner here a few weeks ago and was truly impressed by the clean flavors and the excellent presentation. The creative twists on traditional Japanese dishes were well received. The service at the bar was great, and we never felt looked down upon for choosing to sit at the bar instead of at a table. My only complaint was that the restaurant felt unusually warm, which led us to drink a lot of cold beverages to combat the heat (not that I typically drink that much, haha). If you’re in the area, definitely check out this place. You won’t be disappointed with their unique takes on traditional Japanese cuisine!

Charming little restaurant. I had a bowl of Udon, and it was quite good. While fusion cuisine isn't really my preference—I tend to lean towards traditional Japa... read more Charming little restaurant. I had a bowl of Udon, and it was quite good. While fusion cuisine isn't really my preference—I tend to lean towards traditional Japanese food—I would love to explore some of their other dishes.