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Kiraku

Japanese Restaurant$$$$

South Berkeley, Berkeley

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Kiraku

8.7^/10

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Ranked #4 for seafood in Berkeley
"Corn tempura also delicious."(4 Tips)
"Giant squid and beef tongue are delicious!"(5 Tips)
"The giant squid hands down!"(3 Tips)
"Nice and hoppin Japanese tapas joint, good selection of sake."(2 Tips)

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Japanese food
giant
beef tongue
tea ice cream
great value
foie gras
good for singles
strawberry cheesecake
eggplant
skewers
bar
takes reservations
izakaya
daikon
rice
crowded
dinner
basil sauce
eel
alcohol
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Marta TapperoDecember 23, 2017
Kiraku does not disappoints! Except for the line outside. Service is kind and food is delicious! Sashimi so fresh and special uni eel, loved that one. Sake tasting too. But expensive, but worth it!
tablehopperAugust 3, 2014
A must-order are the duck pot stickers ($6) with balsamic sauce. The gyoza were golden brown and tender, and the flavor of this dish is out of the park (especially when you dunk them in the sauce). Read more
Russell HirschornMay 29, 2019
Incredible authentic Izakaya, should be rated a 10. Giant Squid, Corn Tempura, Wagyu Uni Nigiri, Anchovy Broccoli, Bluefin Kimchi Stew, Grilled Beef Tongue, Fried Fish Collar. Green Tea Ice Cream
Ian CheeSeptember 25, 2021
The Deluxe Kaisen Box is a craftfully assembled box with lines of negitoro, hiramasa, uni, ikura, scallops, sweet shrimp, tobiko over special sushi rice.
Alicia ZMarch 7, 2017
Try out a few different things every time! Albacore ceviche, corn tempura, chicken karage, garlic edamame, beef tongue skewer are favs. Grapefruit/green tea ice cream & strawberry cheesecake - delish!
Richard ChenJune 26, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The chef has a background in French cooking and it shows well. Try the more innovative dishes, beyond the standard Japanese items!
T ZSeptember 10, 2016
Roasted Angus beef tongue melts in your tongue. Corn tempura also delicious. Sashimi special 👌 yaki udon alright / too salty. snow crab & brocollini alright.
Carrie CollinsJuly 30, 2011
The waitresses are incredibly adorable and endearing. We've only been here twice and they recognized us. And didn't charge us for beers! Plus the food is delicious. Try the foie gras + daikon!
Ally MOctober 24, 2015
Giant squid and beef tongue are delicious! The sauce given is also amazing
jansen cSeptember 30, 2015
Inexpensive creative dish, the grilled fish and Uni dishes are great
H KMay 17, 2017
Authentic Japanese place. Portions are small but tasty. This is not a sushi restaurant.
The Bold ItalicApril 12, 2013
The fries are a must, and we always finish the meal with the yaki udon (sautéed udon with basil sauce) http://bit.ly/10egem6
Chloe NguyenMarch 28, 2014
Open Wednesday - Sunday and always crowded. To make a reservation, however, your party must order alcohol and each person has to spend a minimum of $30.
Debbie LeeNovember 19, 2012
get there early or make reservations! this place has amazing food, yet unpretentious. menu selections are vast and unique! so yummy!
Frank KimJune 6, 2015
Nice and hoppin Japanese tapas joint, good selection of sake.
_February 26, 2016
Nice Japanese tapas place! If you're feeling adventurous, try the beef tongue (not the one on the skewer).
Claire LeeJune 25, 2016
This. Place. Rocks. Tuna Cheek Meat Steak, Corn Tempura, Jumbo Squid, Beef Tataki 😍
Tim SakhujaMarch 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Get the Berkeley-brewed Sho Chiku Bai junmai daiginjo, produced exclusively with California rice.
Kimmy SieSeptember 1, 2013
Order something outside your comfort zone. You won't regret it! Amazing food and service!!!
Carolyn KaoDecember 15, 2014
Sashimi is ON POINT. Damn, the scallops melted in my mouth.
Benjamin GarciaNovember 3, 2017
Been here 5+ times
I could eat the tempura corn by the truckload.
Huong NguyenMarch 22, 2014
Make reservations to avoid long waits. It's a small cozy place so it tables fill up quick
Roger LeMarch 7, 2019
The giant squid hands down!
Simón LinaresNovember 18, 2016
Everything was very good! highly recommended
Jade ChienMay 21, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Everything
jane tOctober 18, 2013
The buta-kim is definitely amazing.
Nicole GandreAugust 26, 2017
Solid Japanese food, great place to order a bunch of appetizers.
FarnazAugust 8, 2013
Very delicious ;) love the eggplant
Joseph LeAugust 4, 2018
The pork belly skewer was crazy good
Fawn BertramAugust 23, 2015
Literally everything on the menu is 5 stars.
KSeptember 24, 2015
Make reservations! Not much seating. Food came out slowly.
Jared FieldsOctober 11, 2013
Get the Rock Shrimp Tempura or forever regret it.
Mariano AmartinoSeptember 2, 2018
American Wagyu Niguiri... A must 😊
Neil SMarch 11, 2013
Great selection of sake, try the Ippin!
Aakash PrasadMay 11, 2013
Try the salmon carpaccio - it's really good
Cecilia ZhangJune 22, 2017
Grilled everything should be tried out
Quinton MaNovember 20, 2011
Try the squid and fried chicken. You wont be sorry.
Vol TronJuly 20, 2013
The grilled squid is amazeballs.
VyomaJuly 25, 2013
Everything. Is. Great. Here.
ChristyJuly 29, 2012
Very small place for a big group even coming early at 6:30pm, there was no table for us.
Richard ChenSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Foie. Gras. Daikon. (And Karasumi.)
Eamon MulliganJanuary 28, 2012
3rd time in a few weeks
Agatha YuJuly 28, 2013
鳥柚うどんめっちゃおいしい！order the chicken yuzu udon.

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