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In the bustling city of Berkeley, California, nestled in the vibrant Ward Street, stands Kirala, a culinary sanctuary that offers a tantalizing fusion of Japanese flavors and contemporary artistry. This beloved eatery welcomes diners into its warm and inviting ambiance, allowing them to embark on a gastronomic odyssey through the heart of Japan’s culinary traditions.
Crowds head to this comfortable Japanese eatery for its well-regarded sushi, udon & grilled items.
Hours
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–9:15 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:15 PM |
| Sunday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5–8:45 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705
Phone: (424) 316-2862
Website: https://www.kiralaberkeley.com/
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Reviews
Avery Sliwak
Very amazing sushi everytime. I got the white tuna as an extra nigiri, honestly it was the best tuna out of the bunch tonight and was completely melt-in-your-mouth. Absolutely delicious!!
… moreWolf Fivousix
Best thing I ate here? The gyoza. And that’s not that much. Heard that this place was great, but after a 45min wait on a weekend evening what I came out with was overpriced mediocre sushi. Sat at the bar and the waiter didn’t even do the courtesy of coming by to get my order. Had to shout to him across the bar. Which, he ended up getting wrong. I know, shocking… Honestly, there are way better ways to spend your hard earned money.
… moreJimena Saravia
Hands down the most authentic food l’ve had in ages. Absolutely blown away! The staff is welcoming and truly world class. Can’t wait to come back.
… moreEmily Liu
Really high quality sushi with simple design. Price is pretty hefty but the rolls are really good especially the eel and rainbow rolls. A bit of a wait if you arrive right as they open. Recommend ordering the rolls and the short ribs. Squid is okay, shrimp skewers are not worth it. The terrayaki salmon is pretty good, and the katsus are all definitely very crispy but I would order raw fish if I were here as that is definitely their specialty.
… moreFarshid Ketabchi
After many years, this sushi and Japanese restaurant is still quite good and popular. The fish in my sashimi was fresh, the clam miso was quite hot (hate it when miso is like warm which often is many sushi restaurants). The service was pretty fast though they were busy as always.
… moreMax Kay
It’s a legacy established sushi place in Berkeley. Great variety of Japanese Cusine. Rolls are limited but delicious. It’s a bit pricy but good quality.
Service a bit slow and messy sometimes but OK.
Free and paid street parking available.
Accessible by ramp but narrow paths inside.
Only outdoor seating.
Credit card payment incur extra 4%, cash preferred.
… moreService a bit slow and messy sometimes but OK.
Free and paid street parking available.
Accessible by ramp but narrow paths inside.
Only outdoor seating.
Credit card payment incur extra 4%, cash preferred.
Alan W.
Came here on a Wednesday night and the place was packed. Luckily, despite the full house we only waited for about 10 minutes before we got our table. Once seated we ordered a whole bunch of stuff. Everything was pretty tasty, except for the Japanese salad which is not my favorite. Also everything was rather small in portion, if it weren’t for the udon, I would have definitely needed more food. All in all, it was a good meal and the food was yummy. I just need to order more food next time to make sure I don’t leave hungry. Lol…
… moreTeresa W
Come here if you want fresh sushi. The black cod robata was so delicious! The kids enjoyed their tempura and katsu dinners. The katsu was on the lean side so it was a bit tough. Bring cash if you can. They charge an additional 4% if you pay with a credit card.
… moreStaplerX
We came for a late dinner. It was packed but everyone was still super warm and welcoming. Our server and hostess were so nice. The sushi and sous chefs were amazing and went above and beyond at the end of the night. We had the chawan mushi, gyoza, uni, tsukemono, sukiyaki, and beef katsu, and a taste of the tamago. Everything was superb and full of flavor. Eat in and make sure you try the tamago. You won’t regret it.
… moreDei Garcia
Good spot for sushi, it gets very hectic and there’s little space when it gets busy so id say call in advance. I’m so happy they had natto because most restaurants don’t! I liked all my dishes so not much to say except props to the chef. We were waiting almost an hour after an order mishap but they were kind enough to not charge us for one of the rolls. I’d recommend this place for parties since I saw some birthday celebrations going on and they sing along with you. May or may not come back, probably with more people since it’s hard to get a table for one or two.
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