Top rated Japanese restaurants in Berkeley

Experience the best that Berkeley has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 28 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Sushinista
Japanese restaurant
Stylish counter-service eatery with build-your-own sushi burritos & bowls, plus salads & sides.
$ $$$
4.90 (137 reviews)
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Kiraku
Japanese restaurant
Busy izakaya-style Japanese tapas eatery featuring locally sourced ingredients in a modest setting.
$$$ $
4.60 (641 reviews)
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Masa Ramen Bistro
Ramen restaurant
👍👍 Great place for excellent ramen! We tried the Kilauea (spice level 4 - perfect!), the loco loco Moco and the Manini fries (so addictive!). Also got the Kahuku style shrimp for takeout (very good!). My 11 year old loves this place.
$$ $$
4.60 (104 reviews)
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Ippuku
Izakaya restaurant
Japanese izakaya-inspired spot serving yakitori & soba with shochus & sakes in wood-clad environs.
$$$ $
4.50 (665 reviews)
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Kirala
Japanese restaurant
Crowds head to this comfortable Japanese eatery for its well-regarded sushi, udon & grilled items.
$$ $$
4.50 (649 reviews)
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Iyasare
Japanese restaurant
Inventive dishes from northeast Japan pair with classic nigiri & sashimi in a simple Zen-like space.
$$$ $
4.50 (475 reviews)
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Cha-Ya
Vegetarian restaurant
Meatless dishes come in a variety of formats like sushi & salads; low-key space with a relaxed vibe.
$$ $$
4.50 (398 reviews)
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Hashtag Poki
Hawaiian restaurant
Casual, counter-serve option for seasoned Hawaiian fish salads built to order & served in boxes.
$ $$$
4.50 (361 reviews)
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Musashi
Japanese restaurant
Casual Japanese restaurant offering sushi, noodles & steamed fish & rice dinners from Niigata.
$$ $$
4.50 (305 reviews)
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Moe Sushi and Grill
Japanese restaurant
😐 Food was fine, good not great. Had a roll (eel/shrimp tempura avo), gyoza, agedashi tofu (maybe the best thing). Waiter was unaware of the mask order that just went into effect, which I didn't exactly mind, but did wonder that they were unaware of it. Also it seemed that online orders were taking pr...
$$ $$
4.50 (46 reviews)
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Oori Triangles
Japanese restaurant
👍 Ooooooorrrrrrrr you readyyyy to get rid of the rumble in your tummy???? Because this is the spot to load up on rice triangles with fish wrapped in seaweed. My dudes if that’s not getting you hyped for driving out and trying this place then idk what will. I will say the portions are a bit smaller for...
$$ $$
4.50 (39 reviews)
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Kiku Sushi
Sushi restaurant
Small, lively Japanese cafe serves sushi & sake in a simple space with Asian decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (430 reviews)
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Simply Bowl
Poke bar
Cozy counter-serve setup putting a healthy spin on poke bowls, curries & other Japanese dishes.
$ $$$
4.40 (276 reviews)
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Nikko Sushi
Sushi restaurant
😐 I was hopeful based on the high ratings here, which set my expectations high. I was rather disappointed in the overall quality of the food, especially since their prices are higher than other Japanese restaurants I’ve been to recently. Their Dragon Roll is $6 more than it is at another restaurant we...
4.40 (203 reviews)
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Party Sushi
Sushi restaurant
Casual sushi spot offering specialty rolls & party platters, plus classic Japanese dishes.
$$ $$
4.40 (138 reviews)
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Kinda Izakaya
Izakaya restaurant
$ $$$
4.40 (49 reviews)
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Manpuku
Japanese restaurant
Cozy joint lures locals with hearty portions of sushi, soba & ramen, plus bento-box deals.
$ $$$
4.30 (439 reviews)
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AKEMI Japanese Restaurant
Sushi restaurant
Inventive, farm-sourced menus range from sushi to Japanese small plates at this stylish bistro.
$$ $$
4.30 (410 reviews)
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KoJa Kitchen
Korean restaurant
Food truck team's stylish permanent space serving innovative Korean & Japanese fusion fare.
$$ $$
4.30 (370 reviews)
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Mitama
Japanese restaurant
Chic, modern spot offering sushi & sake galore, plus an extensive menu of Japanese specialties.
$$ $$
4.30 (193 reviews)
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