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the sushi chef has the flavors queued up just so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a handful of omakase restaurants like this sprinkled throughout San Francisco; Sushi Nagai is the latest to join the coterie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134113\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"The tidy awning and glass entrance to Sushi Nagai mimic the high-end retailers in nearby Union Square.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134113\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tidy awning and glass entrance to Sushi Nagai mimic the high-end retailers in nearby Union Square. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Blocks from Union Square and this city's most upscale shopping, Sushi Nagai's design mimics that of a luxury goods store: A crisp yellow awning shades the clean glass storefront that offers barely a glimpse of what's happening within; inside, a curvaceous, elevated platform, painted bright white, seats 20 or so with views to the sushi masters doing their expert slicing in the center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef.jpg\" alt=\"With only bar seating on an elevated platform, every diner has a front row view to the sushi chefs working their magic centerstage.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134114\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With only bar seating on an elevated platform, every diner has a front row view to the sushi chefs working their magic centerstage. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the wine glasses are being filled, you'll note the respectful, quiet silence of the dining room where's there's no background music at all—just the hush conceived to inspire awe for the magic of sushi being crafted with care. Settle in, you're going to be here a while.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134115\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper.jpg\" alt=\"The fish offering will change based on what's available and fresh at Tokyo's Toyosu fish; we were lucky to get a bite of this rich, wild red snapper.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134115\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fish offering will change based on what's available and fresh at Tokyo's Toyosu fish; we were lucky to get a bite of this rich, wild red snapper. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Head chef Tomonori Nagai (Morimoto, Shinji by Kanasaka) will be your guide for the night, leading you through a collection of morsels that comes with a luxury price tag—expect to throw down northwards of $200 per person. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134117\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin.jpg\" alt=\"More melt-in-your-mouth goodness comes with a round of sea urchin nigiri—smooth, rich, and buttery.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134117\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">More melt-in-your-mouth goodness comes with a round of sea urchin nigiri—smooth, rich, and buttery. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the ingredients, of course, are top notch, flown in from Tokyo's famed Toyosu fish market, and the omakase is meticulously prepared in the Edomae style, meaning the fish is preserved with soy sauce, broth, or salt and vinegar for a few days before it is served, just as it was centuries ago in the days before refrigeration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134116\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine.jpg\" alt=\"A portion of Japanese sardine is placed over a nugget of sushi rice.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134116\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A portion of Japanese sardine is placed over a nugget of sushi rice. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At the end of your meal, the chef will ask if you'd like another piece of anything he has prepared, so take note of your favorites (and do note the additional price for additional bites).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago.jpg\" alt=\"You've never had a sushi restaurant egg omelet like these. At Sushi Nagai, the tamago is light and silken, almost with the texture of a delicate bread. We asked for details about the preparation, but it's a secret too good for them to share.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134118\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You've never had a sushi restaurant egg omelet like these. At Sushi Nagai, the tamago is light and silken, almost with the texture of a delicate bread. We asked for details about the preparation, but it's a secret too good for them to share. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"sushinagaisf.com\">Sushi Nagai\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n125 Ellis St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/first-taste-sushi-nagai-san-francisco-2639066095.html\">7x7 Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"There are a handful of top-notch omakase restaurants sprinkled throughout San Francisco; Sushi Nagai is the latest to join the coterie.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1562701591,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":13,"wordCount":538},"headData":{"title":"First Taste: At Sushi Nagai, true minimalism allows the fish to star | KQED","description":"There are a handful of top-notch omakase restaurants sprinkled throughout San Francisco; Sushi Nagai is the latest to join the coterie.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"First Taste: At Sushi Nagai, true minimalism allows the fish to star","datePublished":"2019-07-09T19:46:31.000Z","dateModified":"2019-07-09T19:46:31.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"134111 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134111","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/07/09/first-taste-at-sushi-nagai-true-minimalism-allows-the-fish-to-star/","disqusTitle":"First Taste: At Sushi Nagai, true minimalism allows the fish to star","path":"/bayareabites/134111/first-taste-at-sushi-nagai-true-minimalism-allows-the-fish-to-star","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ci>By Sarah Chorey\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you've actually traveled to Japan or are just obsessed with sushi, you're likely familiar with omakase, those multi-course meals prepared at the discretion of the chef, made with the freshest fish, and oftentimes reaching 14 or 15 courses, with round after round of fresh nigiri artfully prepared so that each bite requires no adjustment. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Read between the lines: no extra wasabi, soy sauce, or Japanese mayo allowed; the sushi chef has the flavors queued up just so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a handful of omakase restaurants like this sprinkled throughout San Francisco; Sushi Nagai is the latest to join the coterie.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134113\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"The tidy awning and glass entrance to Sushi Nagai mimic the high-end retailers in nearby Union Square.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134113\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/nagai-entrance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tidy awning and glass entrance to Sushi Nagai mimic the high-end retailers in nearby Union Square. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Blocks from Union Square and this city's most upscale shopping, Sushi Nagai's design mimics that of a luxury goods store: A crisp yellow awning shades the clean glass storefront that offers barely a glimpse of what's happening within; inside, a curvaceous, elevated platform, painted bright white, seats 20 or so with views to the sushi masters doing their expert slicing in the center.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef.jpg\" alt=\"With only bar seating on an elevated platform, every diner has a front row view to the sushi chefs working their magic centerstage.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134114\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-chef-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With only bar seating on an elevated platform, every diner has a front row view to the sushi chefs working their magic centerstage. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While the wine glasses are being filled, you'll note the respectful, quiet silence of the dining room where's there's no background music at all—just the hush conceived to inspire awe for the magic of sushi being crafted with care. Settle in, you're going to be here a while.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134115\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper.jpg\" alt=\"The fish offering will change based on what's available and fresh at Tokyo's Toyosu fish; we were lucky to get a bite of this rich, wild red snapper.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134115\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-red-snapper-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fish offering will change based on what's available and fresh at Tokyo's Toyosu fish; we were lucky to get a bite of this rich, wild red snapper. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Head chef Tomonori Nagai (Morimoto, Shinji by Kanasaka) will be your guide for the night, leading you through a collection of morsels that comes with a luxury price tag—expect to throw down northwards of $200 per person. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134117\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin.jpg\" alt=\"More melt-in-your-mouth goodness comes with a round of sea urchin nigiri—smooth, rich, and buttery.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134117\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sea-urchin-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">More melt-in-your-mouth goodness comes with a round of sea urchin nigiri—smooth, rich, and buttery. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But the ingredients, of course, are top notch, flown in from Tokyo's famed Toyosu fish market, and the omakase is meticulously prepared in the Edomae style, meaning the fish is preserved with soy sauce, broth, or salt and vinegar for a few days before it is served, just as it was centuries ago in the days before refrigeration.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134116\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine.jpg\" alt=\"A portion of Japanese sardine is placed over a nugget of sushi rice.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134116\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-sardine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A portion of Japanese sardine is placed over a nugget of sushi rice. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At the end of your meal, the chef will ask if you'd like another piece of anything he has prepared, so take note of your favorites (and do note the additional price for additional bites).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago.jpg\" alt=\"You've never had a sushi restaurant egg omelet like these. At Sushi Nagai, the tamago is light and silken, almost with the texture of a delicate bread. We asked for details about the preparation, but it's a secret too good for them to share.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134118\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/07/sushi-nagai-tamago-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You've never had a sushi restaurant egg omelet like these. At Sushi Nagai, the tamago is light and silken, almost with the texture of a delicate bread. We asked for details about the preparation, but it's a secret too good for them to share. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"sushinagaisf.com\">Sushi Nagai\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n125 Ellis St.\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/first-taste-sushi-nagai-san-francisco-2639066095.html\">7x7 Bay Area\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/134111/first-taste-at-sushi-nagai-true-minimalism-allows-the-fish-to-star","authors":["11590"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10","bayareabites_90"],"tags":["bayareabites_3328","bayareabites_14745","bayareabites_336","bayareabites_16438"],"featImg":"bayareabites_134119","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_131884":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_131884","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"131884","score":null,"sort":[1547658036000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"food-trends-actually-tasty-or-just-instagram-fodder","title":"Food Trends: Actually Tasty or Just Instagram Fodder?","publishDate":1547658036,"format":"video","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cem>Video by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/vicchin\">Vic Chin\u003c/a>, Photos and Words by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/gcheung\">Grace Cheung\u003c/a>, Animation by \u003ca href=\"https://www.headexplodie.co/contact/\">Annie Wong\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Are unicorn foods, edible gold, the Instant Pot, and other food trends actually tasty or just Instagram-friendly foods? People on the streets and in KQED weigh in on camera, and we share where you can get your own \"Instagram-friendly\" treats around the Bay below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these have you tried?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Unicorn Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"H76wOzs3A3bH2A5GDbgwflm6tDvyxth4\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might remember this little old trend from 2017, but it made a comeback in 2018 to cover pretty much anything that was a vibrant color explosion (and \"super cute\"). In fact, the #1 Google search for food in 2018 was the term \u003ca href=\"https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2018/US/\">\"unicorn cake.\"\u003c/a> What's the appeal? We'll have to assume it's for the gram!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0317-e1547487812208.jpg\" alt='A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe' width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The term \"unicorn\" covers a lot, but it's generally going to be anything very colorful with a lot of blues, pinks, and purples for a whimsical fairy tale feel. If you're not over the unicorn craze, try \u003ca href=\"https://comstocksaloon.com/\">\u003cstrong>Comstock Saloon\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://homecoffeesf.com/menu/\">\u003cstrong>Home Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for bursts of color on your table and in your latte.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Plant-Based Burgers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/429A5522-E692-42CA-BD35-E1E8C8E2BB5E-e1547487888490.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If Beyonce and Jay-Z recommend going vegan, we're doing it. Just kidding, but the plant-based diet craze has really boomed in the last few years and the most recognized name in the game (or the news) was probably the Impossible Burger. This company promised their scientifically-engineered patty would do the impossible: replace meat with you barely noticing the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Surprisingly, they didn't land too far off from this promise, and, despite a long stand-off with the FDA, their patty was widely adopted by many restaurants around the country! They even appeared in fast-food restaurants like White Castle, Hopdoddy's and Umami, and are making moves to be sold in grocery stores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're craving it or just want to try one, hit up \u003ca href=\"https://www.umamiburger.com/\">\u003cstrong>Umami Burger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>Cockscomb\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, or the robot burger-making restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://creator.rest/\">\u003cstrong>Creator\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cheese Tea\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132134\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0307-e1547487952647.jpg\" alt=\"At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cheese foam might sound off-putting, but it's actually quite tasty! The foam is a topping for your tea (milk or not) and has a sweet and savory taste — almost like a cream cheese foam (does that sound any better?). It adds a savory finish to your tea, and can give you that lovely white mustache that you envied in Got Milk? commercials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eater wrote that cheese tea \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained\">\"is still waiting to achieve widespread popularity,\"\u003c/a> but we think the trend has already hit the Bay Area. In a place where boba is entrenched in daily life, the taste and visual appeal of cheese tea make it a popular beverage for a lot of people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want cheese tea, a few places we've found them are \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=tancca&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA&ns=1\">Tancca\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.steapteabar.com/\">Steap\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, and \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.happy-lemon.com/en/\">Happy Lemon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Instant Pot\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132157\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132157\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/instant-pot-chili.gif\" alt=\"All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh, the instant pot. Home cooks are obsessed with it because it can speed up your cooking by an insane percentage — even taking into consideration all the prep work and how long it takes the pot to reach full pressure. But wait, it's not \u003ci>just\u003c/i> a pressure cooker! It's a multi-use tool for steaming, baking, heating up leftovers AND high-pressure cooking. Want some beef stew but all you have is frozen beef in the freezer and hungry kids at the table? Throw it all in the Instant Pot and your meal is ready in minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[contextly_sidebar id=\"Pumau2vxH3umPLW4lRUxUs7DrSj3ny9t\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hop and a skip away, there is even a community of megafans on Facebook (at the time this was written, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/\">Instant Pot Community group\u003c/a> was at 1,808,894 members) sharing their successes, failures, favorite recipes and advice with each other. When asked about favorite features, one member said, \"It [the Instant Pot] warms food too; it’s not JUST for cooking! I use my IP to reheat leftovers ALL THE TIME anymore. We don’t microwave. Our toaster oven works but takes forever. Stovetop takes too much minding. I just set it for 0 minutes and high pressure, quick release and enjoy the effortless hot food!\" It's not magic, guys, it's the power of technology that was developed by some geniuses in Canada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe there are some professional kitchens around the Bay using the Instant Pot, but it's most likely that you own one or have a friend/family member that swears by it and has one (or more) at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Edible Gold\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132135\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_9848-e1547488031584.jpg\" alt=\"A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treat. your. self. That seemed to be the mantra in 2018, which is why we might have seen the explosion of gold-covered food and drink last year. Do they have any nutritional value? No. Do they add anything taste-wise? Nope. Does the gold make you feel like you're worth millions of dollars when you see it garnishing or sometimes completely covering what you're about to eat? Maybe just a little.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those shiny treats make great Instagram fodder and make you feel a little richer (without the cost of getting actual gold jewelry). You can even get the gold leaf in flake or sheet form to put on your homemade food! The sheets are extremely delicate and can rip easily, so be careful when handling them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spotted gold-adorned foods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.matchacafe-maiko.com/eng/\">\u003cb>Matcha Cafe Maiko\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.org/\">\u003cstrong>Maruya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theshotasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Shota\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to name a few, but there are plenty of spots around the Bay dipping into this trend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What are the food trends you're predicting for 2019? Is it more alternative milks? Maybe a twist on cannabis cuisine? Tag us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bayareabites/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bayareabites\">Twitter\u003c/a> with your guesses.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Cheese foam, unicorn foods, and, yes, the instant pot. Are food trends even good (or are they just good for Instagram)?","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1548188802,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":21,"wordCount":1017},"headData":{"title":"Food Trends: Actually Tasty or Just Instagram Fodder? | KQED","description":"Cheese foam, unicorn foods, and, yes, the instant pot. Are food trends even good (or are they just good for Instagram)?","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Food Trends: Actually Tasty or Just Instagram Fodder?","datePublished":"2019-01-16T17:00:36.000Z","dateModified":"2019-01-22T20:26:42.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"131884 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=131884","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/01/16/food-trends-actually-tasty-or-just-instagram-fodder/","disqusTitle":"Food Trends: Actually Tasty or Just Instagram Fodder?","videoEmbed":"https://youtu.be/PiQun7BQdSo","path":"/bayareabites/131884/food-trends-actually-tasty-or-just-instagram-fodder","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\">\u003cem>Video by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/vicchin\">Vic Chin\u003c/a>, Photos and Words by \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/gcheung\">Grace Cheung\u003c/a>, Animation by \u003ca href=\"https://www.headexplodie.co/contact/\">Annie Wong\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Are unicorn foods, edible gold, the Instant Pot, and other food trends actually tasty or just Instagram-friendly foods? People on the streets and in KQED weigh in on camera, and we share where you can get your own \"Instagram-friendly\" treats around the Bay below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>How many of these have you tried?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Unicorn Foods\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might remember this little old trend from 2017, but it made a comeback in 2018 to cover pretty much anything that was a vibrant color explosion (and \"super cute\"). In fact, the #1 Google search for food in 2018 was the term \u003ca href=\"https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2018/US/\">\"unicorn cake.\"\u003c/a> What's the appeal? We'll have to assume it's for the gram!\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132132\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0317-e1547487812208.jpg\" alt='A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe' width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A \"unicorn\" birthday cake latte from Home Cafe \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The term \"unicorn\" covers a lot, but it's generally going to be anything very colorful with a lot of blues, pinks, and purples for a whimsical fairy tale feel. If you're not over the unicorn craze, try \u003ca href=\"https://comstocksaloon.com/\">\u003cstrong>Comstock Saloon\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://homecoffeesf.com/menu/\">\u003cstrong>Home Cafe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for bursts of color on your table and in your latte.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Plant-Based Burgers\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132133\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132133\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/429A5522-E692-42CA-BD35-E1E8C8E2BB5E-e1547487888490.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger can be found at restaurants like Umami Burger \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If Beyonce and Jay-Z recommend going vegan, we're doing it. Just kidding, but the plant-based diet craze has really boomed in the last few years and the most recognized name in the game (or the news) was probably the Impossible Burger. This company promised their scientifically-engineered patty would do the impossible: replace meat with you barely noticing the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132159\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132159\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg\" alt=\"The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-160x90.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-800x450.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-768x432.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-1180x664.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-960x540.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-240x135.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-375x211.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/impossible-burger-bleed-520x293.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Impossible Burger even bleeds like a real meat patty. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Surprisingly, they didn't land too far off from this promise, and, despite a long stand-off with the FDA, their patty was widely adopted by many restaurants around the country! They even appeared in fast-food restaurants like White Castle, Hopdoddy's and Umami, and are making moves to be sold in grocery stores.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you're craving it or just want to try one, hit up \u003ca href=\"https://www.umamiburger.com/\">\u003cstrong>Umami Burger\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://cockscombsf.com/\">\u003cstrong>Cockscomb\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, or the robot burger-making restaurant \u003ca href=\"http://creator.rest/\">\u003cstrong>Creator\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cheese Tea\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132134\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132134\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_0307-e1547487952647.jpg\" alt=\"At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Tancca, you have cheese foam, puff cream, and other topping options. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Cheese foam might sound off-putting, but it's actually quite tasty! The foam is a topping for your tea (milk or not) and has a sweet and savory taste — almost like a cream cheese foam (does that sound any better?). It adds a savory finish to your tea, and can give you that lovely white mustache that you envied in Got Milk? commercials.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eater wrote that cheese tea \u003ca href=\"https://www.eater.com/2018/9/21/17846630/cheese-tea-trend-explained\">\"is still waiting to achieve widespread popularity,\"\u003c/a> but we think the trend has already hit the Bay Area. In a place where boba is entrenched in daily life, the taste and visual appeal of cheese tea make it a popular beverage for a lot of people!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you want cheese tea, a few places we've found them are \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=tancca&find_loc=San+Francisco%2C+CA&ns=1\">Tancca\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://www.steapteabar.com/\">Steap\u003c/a>\u003c/b>, and \u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.happy-lemon.com/en/\">Happy Lemon\u003c/a>\u003c/b>.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Instant Pot\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132157\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132157\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/instant-pot-chili.gif\" alt=\"All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the ingredients for chili thrown into an Instant Pot. \u003ccite>(Vic Chin)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh, the instant pot. Home cooks are obsessed with it because it can speed up your cooking by an insane percentage — even taking into consideration all the prep work and how long it takes the pot to reach full pressure. But wait, it's not \u003ci>just\u003c/i> a pressure cooker! It's a multi-use tool for steaming, baking, heating up leftovers AND high-pressure cooking. Want some beef stew but all you have is frozen beef in the freezer and hungry kids at the table? Throw it all in the Instant Pot and your meal is ready in minutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A hop and a skip away, there is even a community of megafans on Facebook (at the time this was written, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/InstantPotCommunity/\">Instant Pot Community group\u003c/a> was at 1,808,894 members) sharing their successes, failures, favorite recipes and advice with each other. When asked about favorite features, one member said, \"It [the Instant Pot] warms food too; it’s not JUST for cooking! I use my IP to reheat leftovers ALL THE TIME anymore. We don’t microwave. Our toaster oven works but takes forever. Stovetop takes too much minding. I just set it for 0 minutes and high pressure, quick release and enjoy the effortless hot food!\" It's not magic, guys, it's the power of technology that was developed by some geniuses in Canada.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Maybe there are some professional kitchens around the Bay using the Instant Pot, but it's most likely that you own one or have a friend/family member that swears by it and has one (or more) at home.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Edible Gold\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132135\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132135\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/01/IMG_9848-e1547488031584.jpg\" alt=\"A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hojicha ice cream cone at Matcha Cafe Maiko can be adorned with a gold sheet for a few extra bucks. \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treat. your. self. That seemed to be the mantra in 2018, which is why we might have seen the explosion of gold-covered food and drink last year. Do they have any nutritional value? No. Do they add anything taste-wise? Nope. Does the gold make you feel like you're worth millions of dollars when you see it garnishing or sometimes completely covering what you're about to eat? Maybe just a little.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those shiny treats make great Instagram fodder and make you feel a little richer (without the cost of getting actual gold jewelry). You can even get the gold leaf in flake or sheet form to put on your homemade food! The sheets are extremely delicate and can rip easily, so be careful when handling them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We spotted gold-adorned foods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.matchacafe-maiko.com/eng/\">\u003cb>Matcha Cafe Maiko\u003c/b>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.org/\">\u003cstrong>Maruya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.theshotasf.com/\">\u003cstrong>The Shota\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to name a few, but there are plenty of spots around the Bay dipping into this trend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What are the food trends you're predicting for 2019? Is it more alternative milks? Maybe a twist on cannabis cuisine? Tag us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bayareabites/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/bayareabites\">Twitter\u003c/a> with your guesses.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/131884/food-trends-actually-tasty-or-just-instagram-fodder","authors":["11404","11350"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_1516","bayareabites_1653","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_10028","bayareabites_4084","bayareabites_13746"],"tags":["bayareabites_49","bayareabites_14780","bayareabites_2256","bayareabites_15718","bayareabites_336"],"featImg":"bayareabites_132131","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_126878":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_126878","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"126878","score":null,"sort":[1524076910000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"guide-5-san-francisco-family-run-restaurants-and-how-they-started","title":"Guide: 5 San Francisco Family-Run Restaurants and How They Started","publishDate":1524076910,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>We hear it all the time--this restaurant has shuttered, that restaurant will be closing its doors just after one year of operation. It seems to be the nature of the beast that is San Francisco. With a discerning clientele, ever-climbing rents, and an all-around uber-competitive landscape, it’s hard enough for seasoned restaurateurs with millions behind them to “make it” in this city. Despite this, there are gems scattered throughout San Francisco that have arguably less resources--less money, less manpower, and less experience. Family-owned and operated restaurants make up for what they lack in finances and pedigree with moxie, grit, and something that is hard to come by for many businesses: a type of camaraderie and trust that only comes with working with loved ones. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many of these family-owned restaurants tell a story of an older San Francisco, of businesses founded by immigrants who wanted to build a better future for themselves and their children; of those looking to share a part of their culture with their newfound American neighbors; and those who had a passion for food so strong, that not opening a restaurant wasn't a choice. Of course, there are many family-owned eateries in this city. This is just a sampling of family establishments that have remained despite the many changing faces of San Francisco and their stories: how did they start their concept, what obstacles did they encounter, and how have they remained so successful. What are your favorite places to have a \"welcome home\" meal in the city? Let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Halu-420550434647297/\">Halu\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halu+Restaurant/@37.7825683,-122.4664565,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b792c1928b0bac9?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiB-cuIsb_aAhXI5J8KHXn1AEwQ_BIIqQEwCg\">312 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126894\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shiso Plum Chicken Skewer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126894\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiso Plum Chicken Skewer \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Inside the Beatles memorabilia-laden walls of Halu, you'll find some of the best \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakitori\">yakitori\u003c/a> (a Japanese chicken skewer dish) in the city, which shouldn't be surprising considering Halu was one of the only restaurants--if not the only restaurant-- in the Bay Area serving yakitori when it opened in 2008 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Halu was founded by a married couple from Japan who, given their professions, seemed to be unlikely restaurateurs. Shigemi and Mimi Komiyama, a musician and photographer respectively, didn't consider opening a place of their own until their love for the Bay Area music scene anchored them in San Francisco. It was at this point they realized they couldn't find yakitori in the States. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"People really knew sushi, but no one really knew about yakitori,\" Mimi said. \"So my husband and I decided, 'Why don't we propagate yakitori in the USA?'\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new.jpg\" alt=\"Komiyama Family; Sayaka, Mimi, Shigemi, Erika\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126897\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Komiyama Family; Sayaka, Mimi, Shigemi, Erika \u003ccite>(courtesy of Halu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, before settling down in the Bay Area, Shigemi and Mimi attended culinary school in Japan to train in the art of yakitori as well as other Japanese cuisines. This culinary education was encouraged by Shigemi's mother, who paid for their tuition and is the namesake of Halu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126890\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new.jpg\" alt=\"Juicy Tsukune Chicken Stuffed Mushroom\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126890\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juicy Tsukune Chicken Stuffed Mushroom \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After attending culinary school, moving to the Bay, and spending a couple decades satisfying their artistic ambitions, the Komiyamas decided it was time to open up their own yakitori restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Frequented by local musicians, fellow restaurant owners, and adventurous eaters looking to try a new type of cuisine, the word of Halu's yakitori (as well as their ramen) started spreading. Shigemi and Mimi, and their twin daughters Erika and Sayaka came together to successfully run Halu and feed their growing audience. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Skewers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126891\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Skewers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, their success was not without difficulties. In 2014, Shigemi passed away. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Four years ago, my father passed away, and we were really thinking about shutting down the place,\" Erika said. \"Eventually, we decided to stay.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shigemi's passing was particularly tough for Sayaka, who started out manning the ramen station at Halu while Shigemi handled the yakitori grill. When Shigemi passed away, Sayaka not only lost her father, but was responsible for taking over his position in the restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I think that's the most difficult thing for me,\" Sayaka said. \"He taught me how to do everything that I know--the loss was really tough on me and the amount of prep work I had to do. I couldn't work fast enough. I would stay until three in the morning prepping for the next day. I would get frustrated that I can't work as fast as my dad.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, as Mimi explained, Sayaka has not only greatly improved over the last four years, but said there was something protecting the family--Sayaka had no plans of leaving the ramen station, but randomly decided to ask her father to teach her how to cook yakitori shortly before Shigemi passed. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126892\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tsukune Meatballs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126892\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tsukune Meatballs \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"It was so mystic. It was the right timing to learn something new,\" Sayaka said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And newness seems to be an appropriate theme for the family team. “Halu” in Japanese means “spring child.” As Mimi explained, springtime is a time of renewal in Japan; school starts, businesses reopen, the cherry blossoms bloom. It is also the time of year Erika and Sayaka were both born. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With 10 years under their belt, Sayaka and Erika have taken over day-to-day operations, hoping to give their mother a bit of a break. While there are no immediate plans to expand, Erika says somewhere down the line, they might want to change Halu to a strictly yakitori concept and have a separate operation for their ramen. For now though, the family is perfectly happy with Halu just the way it is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Skewer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126893\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried Chicken Skewer \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"Ten years ago in the entire Bay Area, [there were] maybe only two or three yakitori restaurants. Now after 10 years, maybe 30 or 40.\" Mimi said. \"My dream came true. American people started to get to know yakitori.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://mitchellsicecream.com/\">Mitchell’s Ice Cream\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mitchell's+Ice+Cream/@37.7441872,-122.4249647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e428d225041:0x3cd43303554b967c!8m2!3d37.744183!4d-122.422776\">688 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126909\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Mitchell and Bob Mitchell at Mitchell's Ice Cream shop in 195\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1363\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126909\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-800x568.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-768x545.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1020x724.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1200x852.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1180x838.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-960x682.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-240x170.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-375x266.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-520x369.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Mitchell and Bob Davis (Larry's brother-in-law) at Mitchell's Ice Cream shop in 1953 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larry and Jack Mitchell opened Mitchell’s Ice Cream in June 1953. Since the early 1990s, the day-to-day operations were led by two of Larry’s children, Brian and Linda. In 2016, Larry sadly passed away, leaving Brian and Linda to carry on the Mitchell's legacy. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before the Mitchell’s Ice Cream as we know and love it today opened, the Mitchell family had already planted roots in the Bay Area since the mid 1800s--in the form of a dairy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On 29th and Noe, there was a Mitchell Dairy, owned by Brian and Linda’s great-grandfather. After he passed away in the late 1800s, their great-grandmother eventually closed the dairy and sold off parcels of land in the early 1900s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Years later when Larry and Jack were born, they clearly already had the dairy business in their blood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Larry was a lieutenant in the fire department and Jack was an electrician, and both brothers had a strong love for ice cream--particularly for a shop in the 1940s called Garrett’s. The brothers wanted to make ice cream that was just as good. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126907\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 648px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Mitchell in 2005\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126907\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005.jpg 648w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Mitchell in 2005 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finding a vacant storefront, the brothers built their own walk-in freezer and worked closely with the dairy from which they got their milk and cream from to begin Mitchell’s with about a dozen flavors. As Brian explained, dairies in the past were a lot more involved with the ice cream-making process, assisting with ingredient sourcing, recipe development, and even providing marketing collateral. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1965, over a decade after Mitchell’s opened, Larry and Jack began importing mangoes from the Philippines, which gave way to also importing other current Mitchell’s staples like ube (a type of purple yam) and macapuno (a fruit similar to coconuts). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell's cone with Ube Ice Cream and Mango Ice Cream\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126911\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitchell's cone with Ube Ice Cream and Mango Ice Cream \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These tropical flavors opened up a completely new fanbase for Mitchell’s, which was launching these ice creams around the same time many people were immigrating to the U.S. from the Philippines. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s still our niche, today,” Brian said. “Pretty sure [our father] was the first to make mango ice cream in the U.S., [if not] certainly in the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the Mitchell’s menu has expanded to about 40 flavors at any given time--with mango, ube, and macapuno consistently reserving spots on the list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell's Cookie Dough and Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126912\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitchell's Cookie Dough and Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Being in business for over 60 years, with no signs of slowing down, Brian says a lot of their success is owed to the quality of their ingredients and ice cream, being consistent, and really becoming part of the community. He mentioned their Filipino fanbase continues to be some of their most enthusiastic, as many of them bring relatives visiting from the Philippines to Mitchell’s right after landing at the airport. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s the future hold for Mitchell’s? \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We plan on just staying put,” Brian said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Brian, Larry, and Linda Mitchell in 2014\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brian, Larry, and Linda Mitchell in 2014 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Mitchell’s continues to thrive, along with its wholesale business to other local restaurants and grocers, Brian and his sister plan to keep Mitchell’s the classic San Francisco ice cream institution it has been for so many decades already. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This June is Mitchell's 65th anniversary!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://ichisushi.com/\">ICHI Sushi\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/ICHI+Sushi/@37.7426851,-122.4237301,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e5d2c7a6521:0x85b053e9c7ccccc8!8m2!3d37.7426809!4d-122.4215414\">3369 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126899\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new.jpg\" alt=\"ICHI Sushi's Assortment of Nigiri\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126899\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">ICHI Sushi's Assortment of Nigiri \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>ICHI Sushi has its beginnings rooted in 2006 when it was originally a one-person catering company founded by Tim Archuleta--who had been a sushi chef for many years prior to starting ICHI. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although “Ichi” in Japanese means “one,” Tim did have help from his then-girlfriend, and current wife, Erin, who would help Tim out by writing labels for his sushi. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126948\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tim and Erin Archuleta\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126948\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1020x677.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1180x784.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-960x638.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-520x345.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tim and Erin Archuleta \u003ccite>(Menu Stories/Rebecca Goberstein)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up his sushi to tech companies like Google, LinkedIn, and YouTube, ICHI was expanding quite quickly until 2008 when the recession hit. ICHI lost nearly all of their corporate catering accounts within a couple weeks. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tim and Erin then decided to change the model of ICHI, doing pop-ups and social catering. They eventually would become part of the 331 Cortland food incubator program, where they would lay the foundation for what would become ICHI Sushi as we know it today. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126898\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cucumber Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126898\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cucumber Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After raising the necessary funds, ICHI Sushi opened in September 2010 (after Tim and Erin tied the knot in 2008). Their location in Bernal Heights also used to be a sushi restaurant and when the owner decided to close it, he reached out to Tim and Erin, with whom he had become friends and gave them first dibs on the space. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Serving traditional Edo style sushi, ICHI is famed for its simply-done yet flavor-forward approach to nigiri. As Tim explained, each piece of fish is seasoned to complement the natural flavor of the fish--no soy sauce or wasabi necessary. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My dream was for people to really understand what sushi is,” Tim said. He would later explain that he didn’t have his first taste of sushi until he was already working in kitchens while living in Santa Cruz and said it was love at first bite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new.jpg\" alt=\"Assortment of Nigiri\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126935\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assortment of Nigiri \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beyond the food, Tim and Erin agree that people come for the experience--the loud music, the casual and jovial atmosphere--eating a good dinner almost becomes the byproduct more than the main intent. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We want people to have fun,” Tim explained. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a fixture in the neighborhood, and a destination for celebrities and San Franciscans alike, one of the toughest things for ICHI was the Japanese earthquake in 2011 which devastated many parts of the country. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With 80% of ICHI’s fish being sourced directly from Japan, Erin and Tim had to be really careful with how they would move forward with sourcing. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126900\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new.jpg\" alt=\"Maguro (Big Eye Tuna) Avocado Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maguro (Big Eye Tuna) Avocado Salad \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We really had to be supportive of the community [in Japan],” Erin said, “And being very thoughtful and cautious and protecting our customers during the transition in the seas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With that, as tastes and the restaurant scene itself changes, Tim and Erin emphasize the need to remain consistent. After a stint in a larger space down Mission Street, before returning to their original smaller location, Erin said their current space feels like a “sushi living room,” and she and the rest of the team always want to deliver on that intimate dining experience. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new.jpg\" alt=\"Farro with Uni Butter and Shimeji Mushrooms\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farro with Uni Butter and Shimeji Mushrooms \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And with eight years of sushi-stardom, Tim, Erin, and general manager Amy Kunert all agree that a huge component of their success is the Bernal Heights neighborhood itself and their dedication to the citizens and the business owners in the area. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re committed. We don’t only want ourselves to succeed, but we want everyone in the neighborhood and everyone moving into the neighborhood to succeed,” Amy said. “It’s a direct reflection on us.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://laciccia.com\">La Ciccia\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Ciccia/@37.742016,-122.4288332,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e686375d373:0xfb3a341511914d68!8m2!3d37.7420118!4d-122.4266445\">291 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new.jpg\" alt=\"Calamareddusu in Inzallada cun Olia (Calamari Salad Bosana Olives Celery Radishes)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126903\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calamareddusu in Inzallada cun Olia (Calamari Salad Bosana Olives Celery Radishes) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Helmed by husband and wife Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan, Massimiliano leads the La Ciccia kitchen while Lorella manages front of house. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126950\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia.jpg\" alt=\"Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan hugging in front of La Ciccia celebrating their 10th anniversary.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126950\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-160x241.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-800x1203.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-768x1155.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-798x1200.jpg 798w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-960x1444.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-240x361.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-375x564.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-520x782.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan hugging in front of La Ciccia celebrating their 10th anniversary. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After over a decade of successful business, Lorella says La Ciccia is a humble restaurant, whose sole focus is providing good food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Food in Italy is the center of communion,” Lorella said. “Food is not only to feed you as person, it is to feed your soul. It’s a very important part of Italian culture.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126906\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Massimiliano and Lorella originally moved to Washington, D.C. from Italy in the early 1990s, and would later move to San Francisco. Massimiliano is originally from the island of Sardinia and Lorella is from an area just outside of Venice. Both had been to San Francisco before, loved the food scene, weather, and for Massimiliano particularly, the proximity to water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Massimiliano and Lorella shared a love for food and worked in the food and wine world when they first moved to San Francisco, but they never intended to work together. But their mutual “little dream” as Lorella put it, brought them together to create a place to showcase the food of Sardinia. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody goes to Italy. Most of my customers have gone many times. It’s Sicily always, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, and Rome. But Sardinia is out there in the middle of the Mediterranean, so it’s quite removed. But it’s still a part of Italy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new.jpg\" alt=\"Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga (Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126904\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga (Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Lorella explained, Sardinian cuisine is straight-forward--letting the main ingredients in a dish shine. Historically, Sardinian food, despite originating from an island, used mostly cured meats (namely pork) and veggies. It was not until the people of Sardinia started venturing to the island’s coast that more seafood was introduced to the Sardinian diet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, La Ciccia sources a large amount of their ingredients right from Sardinia, including cured tuna heart and bottarga, a cured fish roe usually from a grey mullet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bottarga has become a main component of one of La Ciccia’s most popular dishes--their fresh spaghetti with bottarga--which is grated over the pasta, mimicking the look of gold flakes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The dish is so popular that some people will order the pasta for their main course and ask to have it for dessert as well,” Lorella said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Ciccia -- which roughly translates to an Italian term of endearment meaning “baby fat”-- celebrated their 12 year anniversary earlier this month. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lorella admits that the restaurant business isn’t easy and staying successful requires “working hard everyday and to challenge yourself everyday.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But she also says that she is lucky to live her dream with her husband daily.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how hard the last day was, the next day is better,” she said. “We never forget where we come from.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new.jpg\" alt=\"Truta de Arrescottu (Sardinian Ricotta and Saffron Cake Honey and Toasted Almond)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126902\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Truta de Arrescottu (Sardinian Ricotta and Saffron Cake Honey and Toasted Almond) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As La Ciccia has built a loyal and ever-growing clientele, Lorella says that she has seen shifts in who is coming to the restaurant to enjoy their food. The neighborhood, she added, has transitioned and includes more people who have moved in to work at the large tech companies like Facebook and Apple. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite any changes, though, La Ciccia still remains one of the mainstays in the city for Italian food. Lorella says there’s no immediate plan to expand La Ciccia, or if she and her husband will ever want to start something new down the line, but she said if that ever happened, it would still definitely involve food. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://ariasf.com\">ARIA Korean Tapas\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aria+Korean+Tapas/@37.786559,-122.4202647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80858091541c151f:0x6429aca5330ad7d9!8m2!3d37.7865548!4d-122.418076\">932 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Combo B; Spicy Pork Stir-Fry Ramen with Egg, Korean Fried Chicken, Ganjung Fried Chicken (fried chicken tossed with sauce), Bulgogi Kimbap\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126889\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Combo B; Spicy Pork Stir-Fry Ramen with Egg, Korean Fried Chicken, Ganjung Fried Chicken (fried chicken tossed with sauce), Bulgogi Kimbap \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nestled in a hole-in-the-wall in the Tenderloin, ARIA has become a popular destination for Korean fried chicken and other traditional Korean street food including kimbap (Korean rice rolls) and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opened by a husband and wife in 2012, their son, Charlie Kim, later joined his parents (after attending UCLA) to help operate the grab-and-go restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126886\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie (right) and his parents\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126886\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie (right) and his parents \u003ccite>(courtesy of Aria)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Their entire family had been working in the food world far before opening ARIA. Charlie said his paternal grandparents operated a dumpling house in Seoul while his maternal grandparents ran a North Korean-style breakfast and lunch spot in Seoul as well. When his parents married, his mother was also running an American steakhouse outside Seoul, before moving to the U.S. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Originally an ailing fish and chips restaurant run by Charlie’s uncle, Charlie’s mother decided to open ARIA after noticing that Korean food in San Francisco was quite expensive and focused on dishes like pancakes, japchae, and stone pot. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our family wants to offer more of a variety of street food,” Charlie said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie assisted his parents in operating ARIA while he was a sophomore in college and returned full-time in 2016 after graduating from UCLA and working in marketing in Los Angeles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A family-run restaurant is definitely not an easy system when it comes to a parent and son ownership.” Charlie said. “When I came back in 2016, we really struggled to find ARIA on the same page.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the bigger struggles was consolidating the menu and revamping the physical space in the restaurant itself. Both things that Charlie and his parents did not see eye to eye on. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, the family moved to hone in on the grab-and-go concept, eliminating many of their tables and chairs and focusing the menu on their popular Korean fried chicken. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new.jpg\" alt=\"Korean Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126888\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Korean Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Charlie would also put ARIA on the social media map, infusing their street food menu with street culture on Instagram. While working with local Tenderloin artists, ARIA was eventually contacted by local hip hop musicians, streetwear designers, artists, and media sites for collaborations. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite consistently selling out of their fried chicken, Charlie says he can’t say if he thinks ARIA is successful, but he said that they are continuously working towards making a name in the street food game. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126887\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ganjung Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126887\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ganjung Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I received a lot of questions and consulting requests from a few Korean restaurants in the Bay Area. I always say to them, do not work to make money and pay your bills. Do it to share your culture and people will come,” Charlie said. “Definitely a tough industry and lots of competition, but I enjoy this every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie said that he has received requests to open ARIA locations all over the U.S., including New York, LA, and Texas. For now, though, Charlie said a second ARIA location is on the way in the Bay Area and will be announced in the next couple months. \u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Some of the most successful restaurants in San Francisco are those owned by families with arguably less money and experience than their well-funded counterparts; here are their origin stories and how they've managed to remain culinary landmarks in SF. ","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1524180099,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":83,"wordCount":3522},"headData":{"title":"Guide: 5 San Francisco Family-Run Restaurants and How They Started | KQED","description":"Some of the most successful restaurants in San Francisco are those owned by families with arguably less money and experience than their well-funded counterparts; here are their origin stories and how they've managed to remain culinary landmarks in SF. ","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Guide: 5 San Francisco Family-Run Restaurants and How They Started","datePublished":"2018-04-18T18:41:50.000Z","dateModified":"2018-04-19T23:21:39.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"126878 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=126878","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2018/04/18/guide-5-san-francisco-family-run-restaurants-and-how-they-started/","disqusTitle":"Guide: 5 San Francisco Family-Run Restaurants and How They Started","source":"Guides","sourceUrl":"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/guides-2","path":"/bayareabites/126878/guide-5-san-francisco-family-run-restaurants-and-how-they-started","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>We hear it all the time--this restaurant has shuttered, that restaurant will be closing its doors just after one year of operation. It seems to be the nature of the beast that is San Francisco. With a discerning clientele, ever-climbing rents, and an all-around uber-competitive landscape, it’s hard enough for seasoned restaurateurs with millions behind them to “make it” in this city. Despite this, there are gems scattered throughout San Francisco that have arguably less resources--less money, less manpower, and less experience. Family-owned and operated restaurants make up for what they lack in finances and pedigree with moxie, grit, and something that is hard to come by for many businesses: a type of camaraderie and trust that only comes with working with loved ones. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Many of these family-owned restaurants tell a story of an older San Francisco, of businesses founded by immigrants who wanted to build a better future for themselves and their children; of those looking to share a part of their culture with their newfound American neighbors; and those who had a passion for food so strong, that not opening a restaurant wasn't a choice. Of course, there are many family-owned eateries in this city. This is just a sampling of family establishments that have remained despite the many changing faces of San Francisco and their stories: how did they start their concept, what obstacles did they encounter, and how have they remained so successful. What are your favorite places to have a \"welcome home\" meal in the city? Let us know in the comments.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Halu-420550434647297/\">Halu\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Halu+Restaurant/@37.7825683,-122.4664565,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b792c1928b0bac9?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiB-cuIsb_aAhXI5J8KHXn1AEwQ_BIIqQEwCg\">312 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126894\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new.jpg\" alt=\"Shiso Plum Chicken Skewer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126894\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3397-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shiso Plum Chicken Skewer \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Inside the Beatles memorabilia-laden walls of Halu, you'll find some of the best \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakitori\">yakitori\u003c/a> (a Japanese chicken skewer dish) in the city, which shouldn't be surprising considering Halu was one of the only restaurants--if not the only restaurant-- in the Bay Area serving yakitori when it opened in 2008 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Halu was founded by a married couple from Japan who, given their professions, seemed to be unlikely restaurateurs. Shigemi and Mimi Komiyama, a musician and photographer respectively, didn't consider opening a place of their own until their love for the Bay Area music scene anchored them in San Francisco. It was at this point they realized they couldn't find yakitori in the States. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"People really knew sushi, but no one really knew about yakitori,\" Mimi said. \"So my husband and I decided, 'Why don't we propagate yakitori in the USA?'\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126897\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new.jpg\" alt=\"Komiyama Family; Sayaka, Mimi, Shigemi, Erika\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126897\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/IMG_0603-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Komiyama Family; Sayaka, Mimi, Shigemi, Erika \u003ccite>(courtesy of Halu)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, before settling down in the Bay Area, Shigemi and Mimi attended culinary school in Japan to train in the art of yakitori as well as other Japanese cuisines. This culinary education was encouraged by Shigemi's mother, who paid for their tuition and is the namesake of Halu. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126890\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new.jpg\" alt=\"Juicy Tsukune Chicken Stuffed Mushroom\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126890\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3350-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Juicy Tsukune Chicken Stuffed Mushroom \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After attending culinary school, moving to the Bay, and spending a couple decades satisfying their artistic ambitions, the Komiyamas decided it was time to open up their own yakitori restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Frequented by local musicians, fellow restaurant owners, and adventurous eaters looking to try a new type of cuisine, the word of Halu's yakitori (as well as their ramen) started spreading. Shigemi and Mimi, and their twin daughters Erika and Sayaka came together to successfully run Halu and feed their growing audience. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126891\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable Skewers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126891\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3363-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable Skewers \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>However, their success was not without difficulties. In 2014, Shigemi passed away. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Four years ago, my father passed away, and we were really thinking about shutting down the place,\" Erika said. \"Eventually, we decided to stay.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shigemi's passing was particularly tough for Sayaka, who started out manning the ramen station at Halu while Shigemi handled the yakitori grill. When Shigemi passed away, Sayaka not only lost her father, but was responsible for taking over his position in the restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"I think that's the most difficult thing for me,\" Sayaka said. \"He taught me how to do everything that I know--the loss was really tough on me and the amount of prep work I had to do. I couldn't work fast enough. I would stay until three in the morning prepping for the next day. I would get frustrated that I can't work as fast as my dad.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, as Mimi explained, Sayaka has not only greatly improved over the last four years, but said there was something protecting the family--Sayaka had no plans of leaving the ramen station, but randomly decided to ask her father to teach her how to cook yakitori shortly before Shigemi passed. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126892\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tsukune Meatballs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126892\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3368-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tsukune Meatballs \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"It was so mystic. It was the right timing to learn something new,\" Sayaka said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And newness seems to be an appropriate theme for the family team. “Halu” in Japanese means “spring child.” As Mimi explained, springtime is a time of renewal in Japan; school starts, businesses reopen, the cherry blossoms bloom. It is also the time of year Erika and Sayaka were both born. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With 10 years under their belt, Sayaka and Erika have taken over day-to-day operations, hoping to give their mother a bit of a break. While there are no immediate plans to expand, Erika says somewhere down the line, they might want to change Halu to a strictly yakitori concept and have a separate operation for their ramen. For now though, the family is perfectly happy with Halu just the way it is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new.jpg\" alt=\"Fried Chicken Skewer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126893\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3392-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried Chicken Skewer \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\"Ten years ago in the entire Bay Area, [there were] maybe only two or three yakitori restaurants. Now after 10 years, maybe 30 or 40.\" Mimi said. \"My dream came true. American people started to get to know yakitori.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://mitchellsicecream.com/\">Mitchell’s Ice Cream\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mitchell's+Ice+Cream/@37.7441872,-122.4249647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e428d225041:0x3cd43303554b967c!8m2!3d37.744183!4d-122.422776\">688 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126909\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Mitchell and Bob Mitchell at Mitchell's Ice Cream shop in 195\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1363\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126909\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-800x568.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-768x545.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1020x724.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1200x852.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-1180x838.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-960x682.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-240x170.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-375x266.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-and-Bob-2-new-520x369.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Mitchell and Bob Davis (Larry's brother-in-law) at Mitchell's Ice Cream shop in 1953 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Larry and Jack Mitchell opened Mitchell’s Ice Cream in June 1953. Since the early 1990s, the day-to-day operations were led by two of Larry’s children, Brian and Linda. In 2016, Larry sadly passed away, leaving Brian and Linda to carry on the Mitchell's legacy. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before the Mitchell’s Ice Cream as we know and love it today opened, the Mitchell family had already planted roots in the Bay Area since the mid 1800s--in the form of a dairy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On 29th and Noe, there was a Mitchell Dairy, owned by Brian and Linda’s great-grandfather. After he passed away in the late 1800s, their great-grandmother eventually closed the dairy and sold off parcels of land in the early 1900s.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Years later when Larry and Jack were born, they clearly already had the dairy business in their blood. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Larry was a lieutenant in the fire department and Jack was an electrician, and both brothers had a strong love for ice cream--particularly for a shop in the 1940s called Garrett’s. The brothers wanted to make ice cream that was just as good. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126907\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 648px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005.jpg\" alt=\"Larry Mitchell in 2005\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126907\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005.jpg 648w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-2005-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Larry Mitchell in 2005 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Finding a vacant storefront, the brothers built their own walk-in freezer and worked closely with the dairy from which they got their milk and cream from to begin Mitchell’s with about a dozen flavors. As Brian explained, dairies in the past were a lot more involved with the ice cream-making process, assisting with ingredient sourcing, recipe development, and even providing marketing collateral. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1965, over a decade after Mitchell’s opened, Larry and Jack began importing mangoes from the Philippines, which gave way to also importing other current Mitchell’s staples like ube (a type of purple yam) and macapuno (a fruit similar to coconuts). \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell's cone with Ube Ice Cream and Mango Ice Cream\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126911\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3232-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitchell's cone with Ube Ice Cream and Mango Ice Cream \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These tropical flavors opened up a completely new fanbase for Mitchell’s, which was launching these ice creams around the same time many people were immigrating to the U.S. from the Philippines. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s still our niche, today,” Brian said. “Pretty sure [our father] was the first to make mango ice cream in the U.S., [if not] certainly in the Bay Area.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, the Mitchell’s menu has expanded to about 40 flavors at any given time--with mango, ube, and macapuno consistently reserving spots on the list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new.jpg\" alt=\"Mitchell's Cookie Dough and Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126912\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3230-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mitchell's Cookie Dough and Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Being in business for over 60 years, with no signs of slowing down, Brian says a lot of their success is owed to the quality of their ingredients and ice cream, being consistent, and really becoming part of the community. He mentioned their Filipino fanbase continues to be some of their most enthusiastic, as many of them bring relatives visiting from the Philippines to Mitchell’s right after landing at the airport. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What’s the future hold for Mitchell’s? \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We plan on just staying put,” Brian said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126908\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Brian, Larry, and Linda Mitchell in 2014\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126908\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-960x720.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-240x180.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-375x281.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/Dad-Brian-Linda-2014-520x390.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brian, Larry, and Linda Mitchell in 2014 \u003ccite>(courtesy of Mitchell's)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Mitchell’s continues to thrive, along with its wholesale business to other local restaurants and grocers, Brian and his sister plan to keep Mitchell’s the classic San Francisco ice cream institution it has been for so many decades already. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This June is Mitchell's 65th anniversary!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://ichisushi.com/\">ICHI Sushi\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/ICHI+Sushi/@37.7426851,-122.4237301,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e5d2c7a6521:0x85b053e9c7ccccc8!8m2!3d37.7426809!4d-122.4215414\">3369 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126899\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new.jpg\" alt=\"ICHI Sushi's Assortment of Nigiri\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126899\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3557-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">ICHI Sushi's Assortment of Nigiri \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>ICHI Sushi has its beginnings rooted in 2006 when it was originally a one-person catering company founded by Tim Archuleta--who had been a sushi chef for many years prior to starting ICHI. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Although “Ichi” in Japanese means “one,” Tim did have help from his then-girlfriend, and current wife, Erin, who would help Tim out by writing labels for his sushi. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126948\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tim and Erin Archuleta\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126948\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-800x531.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-768x510.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1020x677.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-1180x784.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-960x638.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-240x159.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-375x249.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/ICHI-019-new-520x345.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tim and Erin Archuleta \u003ccite>(Menu Stories/Rebecca Goberstein)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Serving up his sushi to tech companies like Google, LinkedIn, and YouTube, ICHI was expanding quite quickly until 2008 when the recession hit. ICHI lost nearly all of their corporate catering accounts within a couple weeks. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tim and Erin then decided to change the model of ICHI, doing pop-ups and social catering. They eventually would become part of the 331 Cortland food incubator program, where they would lay the foundation for what would become ICHI Sushi as we know it today. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126898\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new.jpg\" alt=\"Cucumber Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126898\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3549-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cucumber Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After raising the necessary funds, ICHI Sushi opened in September 2010 (after Tim and Erin tied the knot in 2008). Their location in Bernal Heights also used to be a sushi restaurant and when the owner decided to close it, he reached out to Tim and Erin, with whom he had become friends and gave them first dibs on the space. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Serving traditional Edo style sushi, ICHI is famed for its simply-done yet flavor-forward approach to nigiri. As Tim explained, each piece of fish is seasoned to complement the natural flavor of the fish--no soy sauce or wasabi necessary. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“My dream was for people to really understand what sushi is,” Tim said. He would later explain that he didn’t have his first taste of sushi until he was already working in kitchens while living in Santa Cruz and said it was love at first bite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126935\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new.jpg\" alt=\"Assortment of Nigiri\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126935\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3570-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assortment of Nigiri \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Beyond the food, Tim and Erin agree that people come for the experience--the loud music, the casual and jovial atmosphere--eating a good dinner almost becomes the byproduct more than the main intent. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We want people to have fun,” Tim explained. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a fixture in the neighborhood, and a destination for celebrities and San Franciscans alike, one of the toughest things for ICHI was the Japanese earthquake in 2011 which devastated many parts of the country. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With 80% of ICHI’s fish being sourced directly from Japan, Erin and Tim had to be really careful with how they would move forward with sourcing. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126900\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new.jpg\" alt=\"Maguro (Big Eye Tuna) Avocado Salad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126900\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3589-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maguro (Big Eye Tuna) Avocado Salad \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“We really had to be supportive of the community [in Japan],” Erin said, “And being very thoughtful and cautious and protecting our customers during the transition in the seas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With that, as tastes and the restaurant scene itself changes, Tim and Erin emphasize the need to remain consistent. After a stint in a larger space down Mission Street, before returning to their original smaller location, Erin said their current space feels like a “sushi living room,” and she and the rest of the team always want to deliver on that intimate dining experience. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126901\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new.jpg\" alt=\"Farro with Uni Butter and Shimeji Mushrooms\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126901\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3591-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Farro with Uni Butter and Shimeji Mushrooms \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And with eight years of sushi-stardom, Tim, Erin, and general manager Amy Kunert all agree that a huge component of their success is the Bernal Heights neighborhood itself and their dedication to the citizens and the business owners in the area. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re committed. We don’t only want ourselves to succeed, but we want everyone in the neighborhood and everyone moving into the neighborhood to succeed,” Amy said. “It’s a direct reflection on us.” \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://laciccia.com\">La Ciccia\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/La+Ciccia/@37.742016,-122.4288332,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x808f7e686375d373:0xfb3a341511914d68!8m2!3d37.7420118!4d-122.4266445\">291 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126903\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new.jpg\" alt=\"Calamareddusu in Inzallada cun Olia (Calamari Salad Bosana Olives Celery Radishes)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126903\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3638-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Calamareddusu in Inzallada cun Olia (Calamari Salad Bosana Olives Celery Radishes) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Helmed by husband and wife Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan, Massimiliano leads the La Ciccia kitchen while Lorella manages front of house. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126950\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia.jpg\" alt=\"Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan hugging in front of La Ciccia celebrating their 10th anniversary.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1504\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126950\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-160x241.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-800x1203.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-768x1155.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-798x1200.jpg 798w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-960x1444.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-240x361.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-375x564.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/la-ciccia-520x782.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan hugging in front of La Ciccia celebrating their 10th anniversary. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After over a decade of successful business, Lorella says La Ciccia is a humble restaurant, whose sole focus is providing good food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Food in Italy is the center of communion,” Lorella said. “Food is not only to feed you as person, it is to feed your soul. It’s a very important part of Italian culture.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126906\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3675-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Massimiliano and Lorella originally moved to Washington, D.C. from Italy in the early 1990s, and would later move to San Francisco. Massimiliano is originally from the island of Sardinia and Lorella is from an area just outside of Venice. Both had been to San Francisco before, loved the food scene, weather, and for Massimiliano particularly, the proximity to water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Massimiliano and Lorella shared a love for food and worked in the food and wine world when they first moved to San Francisco, but they never intended to work together. But their mutual “little dream” as Lorella put it, brought them together to create a place to showcase the food of Sardinia. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Everybody goes to Italy. Most of my customers have gone many times. It’s Sicily always, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, and Rome. But Sardinia is out there in the middle of the Mediterranean, so it’s quite removed. But it’s still a part of Italy.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126904\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new.jpg\" alt=\"Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga (Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126904\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3653-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prupisceddu in Umidu cun Tomatiga (Baby Octopus stew in a spicy Tomato Sauce) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As Lorella explained, Sardinian cuisine is straight-forward--letting the main ingredients in a dish shine. Historically, Sardinian food, despite originating from an island, used mostly cured meats (namely pork) and veggies. It was not until the people of Sardinia started venturing to the island’s coast that more seafood was introduced to the Sardinian diet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, La Ciccia sources a large amount of their ingredients right from Sardinia, including cured tuna heart and bottarga, a cured fish roe usually from a grey mullet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bottarga has become a main component of one of La Ciccia’s most popular dishes--their fresh spaghetti with bottarga--which is grated over the pasta, mimicking the look of gold flakes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126905\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new.jpg\" alt=\"Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126905\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3673-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spaghittusu cun Allu Ollu e Bottariga (Fresh Spaghetti Spicy Garlic Oil Salt Cured Fish Roe) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“The dish is so popular that some people will order the pasta for their main course and ask to have it for dessert as well,” Lorella said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Ciccia -- which roughly translates to an Italian term of endearment meaning “baby fat”-- celebrated their 12 year anniversary earlier this month. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lorella admits that the restaurant business isn’t easy and staying successful requires “working hard everyday and to challenge yourself everyday.” \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But she also says that she is lucky to live her dream with her husband daily.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how hard the last day was, the next day is better,” she said. “We never forget where we come from.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new.jpg\" alt=\"Truta de Arrescottu (Sardinian Ricotta and Saffron Cake Honey and Toasted Almond)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126902\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3630-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Truta de Arrescottu (Sardinian Ricotta and Saffron Cake Honey and Toasted Almond) \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As La Ciccia has built a loyal and ever-growing clientele, Lorella says that she has seen shifts in who is coming to the restaurant to enjoy their food. The neighborhood, she added, has transitioned and includes more people who have moved in to work at the large tech companies like Facebook and Apple. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite any changes, though, La Ciccia still remains one of the mainstays in the city for Italian food. Lorella says there’s no immediate plan to expand La Ciccia, or if she and her husband will ever want to start something new down the line, but she said if that ever happened, it would still definitely involve food. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://ariasf.com\">ARIA Korean Tapas\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aria+Korean+Tapas/@37.786559,-122.4202647,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80858091541c151f:0x6429aca5330ad7d9!8m2!3d37.7865548!4d-122.418076\">932 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new.jpg\" alt=\"The Combo B; Spicy Pork Stir-Fry Ramen with Egg, Korean Fried Chicken, Ganjung Fried Chicken (fried chicken tossed with sauce), Bulgogi Kimbap\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126889\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3293-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Combo B; Spicy Pork Stir-Fry Ramen with Egg, Korean Fried Chicken, Ganjung Fried Chicken (fried chicken tossed with sauce), Bulgogi Kimbap \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nestled in a hole-in-the-wall in the Tenderloin, ARIA has become a popular destination for Korean fried chicken and other traditional Korean street food including kimbap (Korean rice rolls) and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Opened by a husband and wife in 2012, their son, Charlie Kim, later joined his parents (after attending UCLA) to help operate the grab-and-go restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126886\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new.jpg\" alt=\"Charlie (right) and his parents\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126886\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-800x1066.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-900x1200.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-960x1280.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-240x320.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-375x500.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/aria-mom-and-pop-new-520x693.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie (right) and his parents \u003ccite>(courtesy of Aria)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Their entire family had been working in the food world far before opening ARIA. Charlie said his paternal grandparents operated a dumpling house in Seoul while his maternal grandparents ran a North Korean-style breakfast and lunch spot in Seoul as well. When his parents married, his mother was also running an American steakhouse outside Seoul, before moving to the U.S. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Originally an ailing fish and chips restaurant run by Charlie’s uncle, Charlie’s mother decided to open ARIA after noticing that Korean food in San Francisco was quite expensive and focused on dishes like pancakes, japchae, and stone pot. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Our family wants to offer more of a variety of street food,” Charlie said. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie assisted his parents in operating ARIA while he was a sophomore in college and returned full-time in 2016 after graduating from UCLA and working in marketing in Los Angeles. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“A family-run restaurant is definitely not an easy system when it comes to a parent and son ownership.” Charlie said. “When I came back in 2016, we really struggled to find ARIA on the same page.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the bigger struggles was consolidating the menu and revamping the physical space in the restaurant itself. Both things that Charlie and his parents did not see eye to eye on. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Eventually, the family moved to hone in on the grab-and-go concept, eliminating many of their tables and chairs and focusing the menu on their popular Korean fried chicken. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126888\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new.jpg\" alt=\"Korean Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126888\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3306-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Korean Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Charlie would also put ARIA on the social media map, infusing their street food menu with street culture on Instagram. While working with local Tenderloin artists, ARIA was eventually contacted by local hip hop musicians, streetwear designers, artists, and media sites for collaborations. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite consistently selling out of their fried chicken, Charlie says he can’t say if he thinks ARIA is successful, but he said that they are continuously working towards making a name in the street food game. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_126887\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new.jpg\" alt=\"Ganjung Fried Chicken\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126887\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/04/19A3307.-new-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ganjung Fried Chicken \u003ccite>(Patrick Wong)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“I received a lot of questions and consulting requests from a few Korean restaurants in the Bay Area. I always say to them, do not work to make money and pay your bills. Do it to share your culture and people will come,” Charlie said. “Definitely a tough industry and lots of competition, but I enjoy this every day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie said that he has received requests to open ARIA locations all over the U.S., including New York, LA, and Texas. For now, though, Charlie said a second ARIA location is on the way in the Bay Area and will be announced in the next couple months. \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/126878/guide-5-san-francisco-family-run-restaurants-and-how-they-started","authors":["11494"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_109","bayareabites_63","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10","bayareabites_90"],"tags":["bayareabites_16111","bayareabites_16105","bayareabites_16112","bayareabites_312","bayareabites_8834","bayareabites_335","bayareabites_12468","bayareabites_8420","bayareabites_16106","bayareabites_336"],"featImg":"bayareabites_126910","label":"source_bayareabites_126878"},"bayareabites_116319":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_116319","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"116319","score":null,"sort":[1490666132000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"ding-japanese-restaurant-opens-in-rockridge-for-lunch-and-dinner","title":"Ding Japanese Cuisine Opens in Rockridge for Lunch and Dinner","publishDate":1490666132,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>For many years, the Claremont Diner, just over the Berkeley border into Oakland at the intersection of Claremont and College Avenues, was a friendly bastion of BLTs on white bread, iceberg-lettuce salads and massive breakfast omelets. The owners of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Ding Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>, which opened without fanfare in the space last week after a big remodeling job, have transformed the dining room from white-walled brightness to sleek-wood coolness, earth-toned warmth, and all-around welcoming appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116367\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple of other Japanese restaurants within walking distance, but they don’t have the energy of this place, right out of the gate. We went for lunch and whittled down the menu choices to just a few: a daily special appetizer, two combination lunches and a bowl of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116373\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg\" alt=\"The sushi bar at Ding.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sushi bar at Ding. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a few important details that make this place stand out from the pack of Easy Bay Japanese spots, the first of which is the shiro on each table. Shiro is a soy sauce brewed with more wheat than soybeans, sweeter and more delicate than soy-centric sauces, usually reserved for sashimi. Here, it’s a harbinger of the kitchen’s predilection toward subtlety, in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This subtle approach to cooking is exemplified by the ramen, toothsome noodles in a miso-pork broth, seasoned simply with pepper, deeply sweet, and laden with grilled chicken, mushrooms, hardboiled egg, corn, cilantro and a surprising note of chopped cashews, which further deepens the sweetness of the whole. Our server brought togarishi, a spice mix with a hint of chili pepper, on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg\" alt=\"Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We couldn’t resist one daily appetizer special of amaebi, raw shrimp served with the fried heads on the side. At Ding, this classic dish is slowly and carefully prepared, the raw flesh cool and crisp and the heads lightly fried and tender.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116360\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116360\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg\" alt=\"Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The raw fish dishes, in all their glory, were the highlight of the meal. We tried two lunch specials, both excellent values in a neighborhood where a noodle lunch will set you back $15, on average. The sushi/sashimi combo at $12.50 is a bargain anywhere in the Bay Area, and the quality of this fish selection is much higher than average in these parts, where quality can be variable and inconsistent. It came with four pieces of nigiri (the menu said five, but who’s counting?), large, but gracefully cut: tuna, shrimp, waru (Hawaiian whitefish) with tobiko, and salmon. Two big slices each of tuna and salmon sashimi were perched at the end of the long, narrow serving plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116374\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sushi from the sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116371\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg\" alt=\"Sashimi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sashimi from the Sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The combination lunch special comes with your choice of two dishes: one cooked entrée and one sushi roll or cooked appetizer. For $4, we added four slices of hamachi (yellowtail), so, for a grand total of $14.50, we got an ample serving of chicken teriyaki, a spicy tuna roll, and some of the most buttery hamachi around. The teriyaki, like the ramen, was subtly complex, with juicy-tender meat and a not-too-sweet sauce. The spicy tuna roll was of the minced variety, with mild heat. And there was a nice side salad with spicy miso dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116386\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg\" alt=\" Chicken teriyaki lunch special.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken teriyaki lunch special. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116364\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116364\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (Yellowtail) sashimi. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) sashimi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a menu that has all the predictable dishes you’d expect to find in a neighborhood Japanese restaurant, Ding offers some artful complexity and sophistication to sauces and stocks—and, most importantly, beautifully sourced and prepared raw fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ding Japanese Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6200 Claremont Ave.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/nXhQ47\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 879-7725\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sunday 5pm-9pm; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $-$$$ ($10-$15, lunch specials; $16-$20, dinner entrées)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Just opened in the former Claremont Diner space, Ding takes sushi and sashimi up a notch in Rockridge.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1490747965,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":11,"wordCount":690},"headData":{"title":"Ding Japanese Cuisine Opens in Rockridge for Lunch and Dinner | KQED","description":"Just opened in the former Claremont Diner space, Ding takes sushi and sashimi up a notch in Rockridge.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Ding Japanese Cuisine Opens in Rockridge for Lunch and Dinner","datePublished":"2017-03-28T01:55:32.000Z","dateModified":"2017-03-29T00:39:25.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"116319 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=116319","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2017/03/27/ding-japanese-restaurant-opens-in-rockridge-for-lunch-and-dinner/","disqusTitle":"Ding Japanese Cuisine Opens in Rockridge for Lunch and Dinner","source":"Restaurants, Bars, Cafes, Pop-Ups","sourceUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/restaurants-and-bars/","path":"/bayareabites/116319/ding-japanese-restaurant-opens-in-rockridge-for-lunch-and-dinner","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>For many years, the Claremont Diner, just over the Berkeley border into Oakland at the intersection of Claremont and College Avenues, was a friendly bastion of BLTs on white bread, iceberg-lettuce salads and massive breakfast omelets. The owners of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">Ding Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>, which opened without fanfare in the space last week after a big remodeling job, have transformed the dining room from white-walled brightness to sleek-wood coolness, earth-toned warmth, and all-around welcoming appeal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116367\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116367\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant interior.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-interior2-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant interior. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a couple of other Japanese restaurants within walking distance, but they don’t have the energy of this place, right out of the gate. We went for lunch and whittled down the menu choices to just a few: a daily special appetizer, two combination lunches and a bowl of ramen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116373\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116373\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg\" alt=\"The sushi bar at Ding.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-counter-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The sushi bar at Ding. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are a few important details that make this place stand out from the pack of Easy Bay Japanese spots, the first of which is the shiro on each table. Shiro is a soy sauce brewed with more wheat than soybeans, sweeter and more delicate than soy-centric sauces, usually reserved for sashimi. Here, it’s a harbinger of the kitchen’s predilection toward subtlety, in general.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This subtle approach to cooking is exemplified by the ramen, toothsome noodles in a miso-pork broth, seasoned simply with pepper, deeply sweet, and laden with grilled chicken, mushrooms, hardboiled egg, corn, cilantro and a surprising note of chopped cashews, which further deepens the sweetness of the whole. Our server brought togarishi, a spice mix with a hint of chili pepper, on the side.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116370\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116370\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg\" alt=\"Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-ramen1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yokor haima ramen with grilled chicken and vegetables. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We couldn’t resist one daily appetizer special of amaebi, raw shrimp served with the fried heads on the side. At Ding, this classic dish is slowly and carefully prepared, the raw flesh cool and crisp and the heads lightly fried and tender.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116360\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116360\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg\" alt=\"Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-amaebi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amaebi, raw shrimp sushi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The raw fish dishes, in all their glory, were the highlight of the meal. We tried two lunch specials, both excellent values in a neighborhood where a noodle lunch will set you back $15, on average. The sushi/sashimi combo at $12.50 is a bargain anywhere in the Bay Area, and the quality of this fish selection is much higher than average in these parts, where quality can be variable and inconsistent. It came with four pieces of nigiri (the menu said five, but who’s counting?), large, but gracefully cut: tuna, shrimp, waru (Hawaiian whitefish) with tobiko, and salmon. Two big slices each of tuna and salmon sashimi were perched at the end of the long, narrow serving plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116374\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116374\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sushi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sushi from the sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116371\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116371\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg\" alt=\"Sashimi from the Sushi Sashimi Combination lunch.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-sashimi-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sashimi from the Sushi-sashimi combination lunch. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The combination lunch special comes with your choice of two dishes: one cooked entrée and one sushi roll or cooked appetizer. For $4, we added four slices of hamachi (yellowtail), so, for a grand total of $14.50, we got an ample serving of chicken teriyaki, a spicy tuna roll, and some of the most buttery hamachi around. The teriyaki, like the ramen, was subtly complex, with juicy-tender meat and a not-too-sweet sauce. The spicy tuna roll was of the minced variety, with mild heat. And there was a nice side salad with spicy miso dressing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116386\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116386\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg\" alt=\" Chicken teriyaki lunch special.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-chix-teriyaki1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken teriyaki lunch special. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116364\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116364\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (Yellowtail) sashimi. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-hamachi1-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) sashimi. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a menu that has all the predictable dishes you’d expect to find in a neighborhood Japanese restaurant, Ding offers some artful complexity and sophistication to sauces and stocks—and, most importantly, beautifully sourced and prepared raw fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_116362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-116362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-960x640.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-240x160.jpg 240w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-375x250.jpg 375w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2017/03/ding-exterior-520x347.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ding Japanese Restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood. \u003ccite>(Wendy Goodfriend)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ding-japanese-restaurant-oakland\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ding Japanese Cuisine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n6200 Claremont Ave.\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/nXhQ47\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 879-7725\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sunday 5pm-9pm; Closed Monday\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $-$$$ ($10-$15, lunch specials; $16-$20, dinner entrées)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/116319/ding-japanese-restaurant-opens-in-rockridge-for-lunch-and-dinner","authors":["5575","5014"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_109","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_11028","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_366","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10"],"tags":["bayareabites_335","bayareabites_4042","bayareabites_1419","bayareabites_15794","bayareabites_336"],"featImg":"bayareabites_116363","label":"source_bayareabites_116319"},"bayareabites_113839":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_113839","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"113839","score":null,"sort":[1480963016000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"why-is-brown-rice-sushi-so-awful-heres-the-science","title":"Why Is Brown Rice Sushi So Awful? Here's The Science","publishDate":1480963016,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>Meat was seldom on the menu when I was a kid. When we did eat it, my family's go-tos consisted of hot dogs (consumed once per year at my dad's work picnic), kung pao chicken from various local Chinese establishments, and my mom's tandoori chicken slathered in yogurt sauce. These dishes all followed my formerly vegetarian, reluctantly omnivorous Hindu parents' Cardinal Rule for Eating Meat: Meat should not resemble animal. Skin and bones were to be avoided, which meant that chicken wings and ribs were inherently problematic, as were Thanksgiving turkeys, which were replaced with lasagnas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sushi was never on the radar (fish as a whole was out, given its fishy qualities), but it ostensibly fit the Cardinal Rule, given that the fish was skinless and boneless. And best of all, it was covered in rice, the best food known to (Indian) man (and woman). I tried sushi for the first time in the summer of 2001 in an upstate New York college town to prepare for my forthcoming teaching stint in Japan. (Since I'd gone completely vegetarian in high school, it was also the first piece of animal flesh I had eaten in seven years). To be honest, I don't remember the taste of the sushi as much as the experience, which, as the years have passed, has lodged in the part of my brain reserved for nostalgia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometime upon my return stateside two years later, an abomination began to appear on the menus of local sushi joints: brown rice rolls. The holy triad of salt, sugar, and vinegar had gone out of whack; the rice grains tasted like grit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So I was shocked (shocked!) when a friend of mine told me that he liked brown rice sushi. An Indian, fellow rice-loving friend. A friend who should know better. Was it really possible, I began to wonder, to make brown rice sushi taste as good as its white rice counterpart?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Early iterations of sushi might have been made with brown rice, says Mori Onodera, former chef and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Mori Sushi in Los Angeles and current co-owner of Tamaki Farms, Inc., a rice farm in Uruguay. But in modern times, making the perfect sushi roll means balancing the flavors and textures of the rice on the outside and the fish, vegetable, or egg on the inside. Brown rice, says Onodera, upsets that delicate balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first problem is flavor, a word that generally evokes happy thoughts. But in the case of sushi, the earthy, fiber and nutrient-rich bran and germ in brown rice tend to overpower the delicate fish inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second problem is texture. Rice (which comes in 40,000 varieties) contains two starches, amylose and amylopectin, the ratio of which determines the rice's texture after boiling. Long-grain varieties like jasmine and basmati are high in amylose and remain firm, while the short-grain varieties used for sushi are high in amylopectin and become soft. Because of its lower amylopectin content, boiled brown rice remains firm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Brown and long-grain rice are a disaster for sushi,\" says Ole Mouritsen, a biophysicist at the University of Southern Denmark and co-author of the forthcoming book \u003cem>Mouthfeel.\u003c/em> They have the \"completely wrong texture and mouthfeel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Rice and fish are supposed to melt [in your mouth] together,\" adds Onodera. \"If you're using brown rice, the fish is gone and the brown rice is still chew, chew, chew.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if brown rice sushi rolls violate the rules of gastronomic chemistry, why do people like my friend still like them (and not just choke them down for their whole-grain health benefits)? The answer to that, it seems, depends on whether one thinks sushi has reached a sort of culinary zenith or is still evolving and branching into new \"species.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To argue the latter case, consider that those following a macrobiotic diet, a whole grain and plant-heavy diet popularized in Japan a century ago, have long made sushi with brown rice and replaced the vinegar and sugar in white rice sushi with umezu, a pickled plum vinegar, says Sonoko Sakai, a cooking teacher and author of \u003cem>Rice Craft\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More recently, as sushi has immigrated out of Japan, it has taken on such novel forms that \"American sushi\" restaurants have begun to pop up in Tokyo. Arguably a dynamite roll filled with tempura-fried shrimp and slathered with spicy mayo can stand up to a brown rice exterior.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If cuisines can evolve, so, too, can people. By the end of my two-year stint in Japan, I could (to my parents horror) use chopsticks to pick out the meat of an entire, very bony, very skin-covered, cooked sardine. So it's not impossible that my friend is onto something. Perhaps brown rice sushi is tasty in its own, funky new species sort of way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But ultimately, it's a debate he can't win, logic be damned. Because for me, eating sushi means returning occasionally to my fuzzy, sake-filled memories of a Japan I once knew, where the fish was tender and the rice was soft.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sujata Gupta is a freelance science writer based in Burlington, Vt. Her work has appeared online and in print in the \u003c/em>New Yorker,\u003cem> BBC, NovaNext, \u003c/em>Scientific American\u003cem> and others. Follow her on Twitter @sujatagupta\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2016 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">NPR\u003c/a>. \n\u003c/div>\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Sure, brown rice is better for you than refined white rice. But if you cringe when you see it on sushi, there's good reason behind that, and it's rooted in flavor science and biochemistry.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1480963016,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":18,"wordCount":899},"headData":{"title":"Why Is Brown Rice Sushi So Awful? Here's The Science | KQED","description":"Sure, brown rice is better for you than refined white rice. 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When we did eat it, my family's go-tos consisted of hot dogs (consumed once per year at my dad's work picnic), kung pao chicken from various local Chinese establishments, and my mom's tandoori chicken slathered in yogurt sauce. These dishes all followed my formerly vegetarian, reluctantly omnivorous Hindu parents' Cardinal Rule for Eating Meat: Meat should not resemble animal. Skin and bones were to be avoided, which meant that chicken wings and ribs were inherently problematic, as were Thanksgiving turkeys, which were replaced with lasagnas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sushi was never on the radar (fish as a whole was out, given its fishy qualities), but it ostensibly fit the Cardinal Rule, given that the fish was skinless and boneless. And best of all, it was covered in rice, the best food known to (Indian) man (and woman). I tried sushi for the first time in the summer of 2001 in an upstate New York college town to prepare for my forthcoming teaching stint in Japan. (Since I'd gone completely vegetarian in high school, it was also the first piece of animal flesh I had eaten in seven years). To be honest, I don't remember the taste of the sushi as much as the experience, which, as the years have passed, has lodged in the part of my brain reserved for nostalgia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sometime upon my return stateside two years later, an abomination began to appear on the menus of local sushi joints: brown rice rolls. The holy triad of salt, sugar, and vinegar had gone out of whack; the rice grains tasted like grit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So I was shocked (shocked!) when a friend of mine told me that he liked brown rice sushi. An Indian, fellow rice-loving friend. A friend who should know better. Was it really possible, I began to wonder, to make brown rice sushi taste as good as its white rice counterpart?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Early iterations of sushi might have been made with brown rice, says Mori Onodera, former chef and owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Mori Sushi in Los Angeles and current co-owner of Tamaki Farms, Inc., a rice farm in Uruguay. But in modern times, making the perfect sushi roll means balancing the flavors and textures of the rice on the outside and the fish, vegetable, or egg on the inside. Brown rice, says Onodera, upsets that delicate balance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The first problem is flavor, a word that generally evokes happy thoughts. But in the case of sushi, the earthy, fiber and nutrient-rich bran and germ in brown rice tend to overpower the delicate fish inside.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The second problem is texture. Rice (which comes in 40,000 varieties) contains two starches, amylose and amylopectin, the ratio of which determines the rice's texture after boiling. Long-grain varieties like jasmine and basmati are high in amylose and remain firm, while the short-grain varieties used for sushi are high in amylopectin and become soft. Because of its lower amylopectin content, boiled brown rice remains firm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Brown and long-grain rice are a disaster for sushi,\" says Ole Mouritsen, a biophysicist at the University of Southern Denmark and co-author of the forthcoming book \u003cem>Mouthfeel.\u003c/em> They have the \"completely wrong texture and mouthfeel.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Rice and fish are supposed to melt [in your mouth] together,\" adds Onodera. \"If you're using brown rice, the fish is gone and the brown rice is still chew, chew, chew.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if brown rice sushi rolls violate the rules of gastronomic chemistry, why do people like my friend still like them (and not just choke them down for their whole-grain health benefits)? The answer to that, it seems, depends on whether one thinks sushi has reached a sort of culinary zenith or is still evolving and branching into new \"species.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To argue the latter case, consider that those following a macrobiotic diet, a whole grain and plant-heavy diet popularized in Japan a century ago, have long made sushi with brown rice and replaced the vinegar and sugar in white rice sushi with umezu, a pickled plum vinegar, says Sonoko Sakai, a cooking teacher and author of \u003cem>Rice Craft\u003c/em>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>More recently, as sushi has immigrated out of Japan, it has taken on such novel forms that \"American sushi\" restaurants have begun to pop up in Tokyo. Arguably a dynamite roll filled with tempura-fried shrimp and slathered with spicy mayo can stand up to a brown rice exterior.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If cuisines can evolve, so, too, can people. By the end of my two-year stint in Japan, I could (to my parents horror) use chopsticks to pick out the meat of an entire, very bony, very skin-covered, cooked sardine. So it's not impossible that my friend is onto something. Perhaps brown rice sushi is tasty in its own, funky new species sort of way.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But ultimately, it's a debate he can't win, logic be damned. Because for me, eating sushi means returning occasionally to my fuzzy, sake-filled memories of a Japan I once knew, where the fish was tender and the rice was soft.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Sujata Gupta is a freelance science writer based in Burlington, Vt. Her work has appeared online and in print in the \u003c/em>New Yorker,\u003cem> BBC, NovaNext, \u003c/em>Scientific American\u003cem> and others. Follow her on Twitter @sujatagupta\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"fullattribution\">Copyright 2016 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\">NPR\u003c/a>. \n\u003c/div>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/113839/why-is-brown-rice-sushi-so-awful-heres-the-science","authors":["byline_bayareabites_113839"],"categories":["bayareabites_2695","bayareabites_4084","bayareabites_358"],"tags":["bayareabites_15693","bayareabites_215","bayareabites_336","bayareabites_15692"],"featImg":"bayareabites_113840","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_112492":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_112492","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"112492","score":null,"sort":[1475522440000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"hashtag-poki-brings-healthful-fast-food-to-south-berkeley","title":"Hashtag #Poki Brings Healthful Fast Food to South Berkeley","publishDate":1475522440,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hashtag Poki in South Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hashtag #Poki in South Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the corner of Telegraph and Prince, in South Berkeley, Mokka, a local family-run coffee shop, recently closed, citing high rent. But folks in the neighborhood, of which I am one, tend to think that the Starbucks that went in a mere two blocks over, is what slowly did them in. Regardless, the sweet little café is gone, and in its place has arisen a promising new fast-food spot: Hashtag Poki or #Poki. Despite the implicit Internet reference in the name, the restaurant doesn’t yet have a website. Furthermore, it’s not clear what the actual name of the place is or how to search for it, which is either a really clever allusion to a post-Twitter universe or just a somewhat comical oversight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the food is a welcome addition to the neighborhood’s culinary landscape. Here’s the drill: You line up, choose a bowl size (mini=1 scoop protein; reg=3 scoops protein; lg=4 scoops protein), then tell the friendly crew what you’d like. Each bowl comes with your choice of a base (white, brown or sushi rice or salad greens), two sides (crab, wakame/seaweed or ika/squid salad or edamame), any combination of protein scoops (raw: salmon, tuna, albacore or hamachi (yellowtail) or cooked: tako (octopus), shrimp or tofu). Next, the fun part: all the mix-ins, toppings and sauce combinations you like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112495\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hashtag Poki’s busy dining room, with an assembly line of servers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112495\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hashtag Poki’s busy dining room, with an assembly line of servers. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We ordered two regular bowls, one with a base of sushi rice, crab salad and edamame for sides and tuna, shrimp and hamachi for proteins — the proteins all mixed together with jalapeno, green onion, masago and seaweed, tossed with a combination of ponzu and yuzu sauce. (Sauces are dashed out as “light,” “medium,” or “heavy\"; we chose medium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl with hamachi, tuna and shrimp on sushi rice.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112496\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl with hamachi, tuna and shrimp on sushi rice. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The second bowl had a base of brown rice with tako, hamachi and salmon for proteins, and wakame and ika for sides, topped with cucumber, green onions, and seaweed and tossed with “original” sauce, which is just soy sauce and sesame oil, the closest you can get to a traditional poke dressing. (Another question is the spelling of “\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)\" target=\"_blank\">poke\u003c/a>/poki.” The restaurant uses an “i” at the end, but the most common Hawaiian spelling uses the “e.”) The impulse of this place, though, despite its name, is more Japanese than strictly Hawaiian, more \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">donburi bowl\u003c/a> than traditional Hawaiian raw-fish presentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl with salmon, octopus and hamachi on brown rice\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112497\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl with salmon, octopus and hamachi on brown rice \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both bowls were served in takeaway containers, which is not ideal if you’re planning to dine in. But since the restaurant doesn’t serve wine or beer, we took our bowls home to enjoy with a drink. For both of these reasons, lunch is probably a better choice here than dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a few options with pre-determined ingredients if you don’t feel like trying to figure out the best combinations of flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My advice is to keep it simple. The fish is quite fresh, so it doesn’t need much to adorn it. And at $10.95 a pop, these simple, wholesome bowls are quite appealing for a quick meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/hashtag-poki-berkeley-3?osq=%23poki\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hashtag #Poki\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3075 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/HJ8eR8\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>] \u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 536-4376\u003cbr>\n Hours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-8pm; Sun, 11:30am-7:30pm \u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees, $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Raw seafood bowls are the focus of this casual new restaurant on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1475683187,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":10,"wordCount":613},"headData":{"title":"Hashtag #Poki Brings Healthful Fast Food to South Berkeley | KQED","description":"Raw seafood bowls are the focus of this casual new restaurant on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Hashtag #Poki Brings Healthful Fast Food to South Berkeley","datePublished":"2016-10-03T19:20:40.000Z","dateModified":"2016-10-05T15:59:47.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"112492 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=112492","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/10/03/hashtag-poki-brings-healthful-fast-food-to-south-berkeley/","disqusTitle":"Hashtag #Poki Brings Healthful Fast Food to South Berkeley","path":"/bayareabites/112492/hashtag-poki-brings-healthful-fast-food-to-south-berkeley","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112494\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hashtag Poki in South Berkeley.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112494\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5557-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hashtag #Poki in South Berkeley. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>On the corner of Telegraph and Prince, in South Berkeley, Mokka, a local family-run coffee shop, recently closed, citing high rent. But folks in the neighborhood, of which I am one, tend to think that the Starbucks that went in a mere two blocks over, is what slowly did them in. Regardless, the sweet little café is gone, and in its place has arisen a promising new fast-food spot: Hashtag Poki or #Poki. Despite the implicit Internet reference in the name, the restaurant doesn’t yet have a website. Furthermore, it’s not clear what the actual name of the place is or how to search for it, which is either a really clever allusion to a post-Twitter universe or just a somewhat comical oversight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the food is a welcome addition to the neighborhood’s culinary landscape. Here’s the drill: You line up, choose a bowl size (mini=1 scoop protein; reg=3 scoops protein; lg=4 scoops protein), then tell the friendly crew what you’d like. Each bowl comes with your choice of a base (white, brown or sushi rice or salad greens), two sides (crab, wakame/seaweed or ika/squid salad or edamame), any combination of protein scoops (raw: salmon, tuna, albacore or hamachi (yellowtail) or cooked: tako (octopus), shrimp or tofu). Next, the fun part: all the mix-ins, toppings and sauce combinations you like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112495\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new.jpg\" alt=\"Hashtag Poki’s busy dining room, with an assembly line of servers.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112495\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5564-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hashtag Poki’s busy dining room, with an assembly line of servers. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We ordered two regular bowls, one with a base of sushi rice, crab salad and edamame for sides and tuna, shrimp and hamachi for proteins — the proteins all mixed together with jalapeno, green onion, masago and seaweed, tossed with a combination of ponzu and yuzu sauce. (Sauces are dashed out as “light,” “medium,” or “heavy\"; we chose medium.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112496\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl with hamachi, tuna and shrimp on sushi rice.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112496\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5567-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl with hamachi, tuna and shrimp on sushi rice. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The second bowl had a base of brown rice with tako, hamachi and salmon for proteins, and wakame and ika for sides, topped with cucumber, green onions, and seaweed and tossed with “original” sauce, which is just soy sauce and sesame oil, the closest you can get to a traditional poke dressing. (Another question is the spelling of “\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poke_(fish_salad)\" target=\"_blank\">poke\u003c/a>/poki.” The restaurant uses an “i” at the end, but the most common Hawaiian spelling uses the “e.”) The impulse of this place, though, despite its name, is more Japanese than strictly Hawaiian, more \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donburi\" target=\"_blank\">donburi bowl\u003c/a> than traditional Hawaiian raw-fish presentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_112497\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl with salmon, octopus and hamachi on brown rice\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-112497\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/10/IMG_5568-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bowl with salmon, octopus and hamachi on brown rice \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both bowls were served in takeaway containers, which is not ideal if you’re planning to dine in. But since the restaurant doesn’t serve wine or beer, we took our bowls home to enjoy with a drink. For both of these reasons, lunch is probably a better choice here than dinner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are a few options with pre-determined ingredients if you don’t feel like trying to figure out the best combinations of flavors.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My advice is to keep it simple. The fish is quite fresh, so it doesn’t need much to adorn it. And at $10.95 a pop, these simple, wholesome bowls are quite appealing for a quick meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/hashtag-poki-berkeley-3?osq=%23poki\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hashtag #Poki\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n3075 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/HJ8eR8\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>] \u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 536-4376\u003cbr>\n Hours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-8pm; Sun, 11:30am-7:30pm \u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees, $11-$17) \u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/112492/hashtag-poki-brings-healthful-fast-food-to-south-berkeley","authors":["5575"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_264","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10"],"tags":["bayareabites_376","bayareabites_335","bayareabites_116","bayareabites_15632","bayareabites_12077","bayareabites_336"],"featImg":"bayareabites_112497","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_110443":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_110443","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"110443","score":null,"sort":[1467743859000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"delage-brings-affordable-omakase-dining-to-old-oakland","title":"Delage Brings Affordable Omakase Dining to Old Oakland","publishDate":1467743859,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>For all its many culinary appeals, including several great sushi spots, Oakland hasn’t had a standout Japanese restaurant that combines raw and cooked food in an omakase, or chef’s choice, format. Delage, which officially opened on June 7, brings this concept to \u003ca href=\"http://swansmarket.tumblr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Swan’s Market\u003c/a> in Old Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new.jpg\" alt=\"The nightly menu on display outside Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110451\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The nightly menu on display outside Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chikara Ono, of \u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">B-Dama\u003c/a> next door, has teamed up with Masa Sasaki, the sushi chef who earned a Michelin star at \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Maruya\u003c/a> in San Francisco, to offer a prix fixe menu for $65. With only about 20 seats, eight of them at the sushi bar, the restaurant is sure to be a tough reservation to score. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Masa Sasaki behind the sushi bar at Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110454\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Masa Sasaki behind the sushi bar at Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new.jpg\" alt=\"The cozy dining room at Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110452\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cozy dining room at Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our evening began with a beautiful salad of Maglia Rosa tomatoes with perfectly ripe, halved Bing cherries and baby arugula and an earthy-tart ume-shiso pesto, which set the stage for the elegant courses to follow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato and cherry salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110453\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato and cherry salad. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, the server arrives with a flat, square sheet of Himalayan salt on a wooden platter, and on that block rest two glistening pieces of raw salmon, each with a little cilantro flower, just picked from the plant on the sushi bar, placed on top. It’s partner on the plate is medium-rare Miyazaki beef, Wagyu from Miyachiku co-op.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new.jpg\" alt=\"Surf and turf: raw salmon and seared Wagyu beef.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110455\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surf and turf: raw salmon and seared Wagyu beef. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the first of two rounds of sushi arrives, we realize we’re going to need to pace ourselves. Four pieces of nigiri, each cut to be one bite, are presented next: Bluefin tuna, Japanese yellowtail, sea bream and butterfish, offered without adornment. Sasaki has placed the recommended amount of soy sauce directly on the fish before sending it out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new.jpg\" alt=\"Four pieces of nigiri, the first of two rounds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110456\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four pieces of nigiri, the first of two rounds. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bottle of nama sake we ordered, Tedorigawa Kinka, is a bargain at $60 and pairs beautifully with the light, but rich, food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fourth course was a delightful soup, surprising in its depth of intensity, and certainly one of our favorite dishes of the night. Furofuki daikon, minced chicken, enoki mushrooms and carrots with ankake sauce (a starchy soy-based concoction) are floating compositions in the rich broth, conjuring the best of Japanese comfort food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable and minced-chicken soup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110457\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable and minced-chicken soup. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The strangest dish of the night, and a big success, was the smoked baby corn with togarishi aioli, fried quail egg, cotija cheese, and somewhat of a ponytail of sweet baby corn silk, which, as the server kindly instructed us, is edible. I was surprised at its crunchiness and simultaneous satiny texture that agreed with the dish both in terms of flavor and mouthfeel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new.jpg\" alt=\"Baby corn salad with corn silk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110458\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baby corn salad with corn silk. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The meatiest dish of the evening was seared Liberty duck, with the perfect amount of fat rounding the edges, served with maitake mushrooms, moromi miso and a sweetly tart plum compote. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110459\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new.jpg\" alt=\"Seared duck with mushrooms and plum compote.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110459\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seared duck with mushrooms and plum compote. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The second round of sushi included tovio, a lightly seared version of sea bream, and a bowl of creamy cubes of ankimo (monkfish liver).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though dessert was not an instinct at this point, the homemade strawberry ice cream was irresistible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110460\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert.\u003cbr>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.delageoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Delage\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n536 9th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/dnOnzV\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 823-2050\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat 5:30-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/delageca/?rf=1717157848556658\" target=\"_blank\">Delage\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Omakase menu only, $65)\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Michelin-starred chef is behind the sushi bar at the new Swan’s Market restaurant.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1467907991,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":14,"wordCount":596},"headData":{"title":"Delage Brings Affordable Omakase Dining to Old Oakland | KQED","description":"Michelin-starred chef is behind the sushi bar at the new Swan’s Market 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culinary appeals, including several great sushi spots, Oakland hasn’t had a standout Japanese restaurant that combines raw and cooked food in an omakase, or chef’s choice, format. Delage, which officially opened on June 7, brings this concept to \u003ca href=\"http://swansmarket.tumblr.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Swan’s Market\u003c/a> in Old Oakland.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new.jpg\" alt=\"The nightly menu on display outside Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110451\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5336-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The nightly menu on display outside Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chikara Ono, of \u003ca href=\"http://www.asbdama.com/\" target=\"_blank\">B-Dama\u003c/a> next door, has teamed up with Masa Sasaki, the sushi chef who earned a Michelin star at \u003ca href=\"http://www.maruyasf.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Maruya\u003c/a> in San Francisco, to offer a prix fixe menu for $65. With only about 20 seats, eight of them at the sushi bar, the restaurant is sure to be a tough reservation to score. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Masa Sasaki behind the sushi bar at Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110454\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5347-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Masa Sasaki behind the sushi bar at Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new.jpg\" alt=\"The cozy dining room at Delage.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110452\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5339-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The cozy dining room at Delage. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our evening began with a beautiful salad of Maglia Rosa tomatoes with perfectly ripe, halved Bing cherries and baby arugula and an earthy-tart ume-shiso pesto, which set the stage for the elegant courses to follow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new.jpg\" alt=\"Tomato and cherry salad.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110453\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5344-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tomato and cherry salad. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, the server arrives with a flat, square sheet of Himalayan salt on a wooden platter, and on that block rest two glistening pieces of raw salmon, each with a little cilantro flower, just picked from the plant on the sushi bar, placed on top. It’s partner on the plate is medium-rare Miyazaki beef, Wagyu from Miyachiku co-op.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110455\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new.jpg\" alt=\"Surf and turf: raw salmon and seared Wagyu beef.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110455\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5351-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Surf and turf: raw salmon and seared Wagyu beef. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As the first of two rounds of sushi arrives, we realize we’re going to need to pace ourselves. Four pieces of nigiri, each cut to be one bite, are presented next: Bluefin tuna, Japanese yellowtail, sea bream and butterfish, offered without adornment. Sasaki has placed the recommended amount of soy sauce directly on the fish before sending it out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new.jpg\" alt=\"Four pieces of nigiri, the first of two rounds.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110456\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5353-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Four pieces of nigiri, the first of two rounds. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The bottle of nama sake we ordered, Tedorigawa Kinka, is a bargain at $60 and pairs beautifully with the light, but rich, food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The fourth course was a delightful soup, surprising in its depth of intensity, and certainly one of our favorite dishes of the night. Furofuki daikon, minced chicken, enoki mushrooms and carrots with ankake sauce (a starchy soy-based concoction) are floating compositions in the rich broth, conjuring the best of Japanese comfort food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable and minced-chicken soup.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110457\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5355-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable and minced-chicken soup. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The strangest dish of the night, and a big success, was the smoked baby corn with togarishi aioli, fried quail egg, cotija cheese, and somewhat of a ponytail of sweet baby corn silk, which, as the server kindly instructed us, is edible. I was surprised at its crunchiness and simultaneous satiny texture that agreed with the dish both in terms of flavor and mouthfeel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new.jpg\" alt=\"Baby corn salad with corn silk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110458\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5356-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baby corn salad with corn silk. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The meatiest dish of the evening was seared Liberty duck, with the perfect amount of fat rounding the edges, served with maitake mushrooms, moromi miso and a sweetly tart plum compote. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110459\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new.jpg\" alt=\"Seared duck with mushrooms and plum compote.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110459\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5357-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seared duck with mushrooms and plum compote. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The second round of sushi included tovio, a lightly seared version of sea bream, and a bowl of creamy cubes of ankimo (monkfish liver).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Though dessert was not an instinct at this point, the homemade strawberry ice cream was irresistible.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_110460\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110460\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/06/IMG_5360-new-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade strawberry ice cream for dessert.\u003cbr>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.delageoakland.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Delage\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n536 9th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/dnOnzV\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 823-2050\u003cbr>\nHours: Tue-Sat 5:30-9:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/delageca/?rf=1717157848556658\" target=\"_blank\">Delage\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$ (Omakase menu only, $65)\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/110443/delage-brings-affordable-omakase-dining-to-old-oakland","authors":["5575"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_109","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_366","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10"],"tags":["bayareabites_15524","bayareabites_15522","bayareabites_15523","bayareabites_11025","bayareabites_15521","bayareabites_336","bayareabites_11026"],"featImg":"bayareabites_110456","label":"source_bayareabites_110443"},"bayareabites_108704":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_108704","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"108704","score":null,"sort":[1461196212000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"bay-area-bites-guide-to-the-best-food-for-takeout-in-berkeley-and-oakland","title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to the Best Food for Takeout in Berkeley and Oakland","publishDate":1461196212,"format":"image","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>I grew up in the South, a place where the weather typically matches the seasons on the calendar, so every year around the beginning of April, I get into full spring mode. I clean, I garden, I start wearing more shorts and dresses. But at my home in Berkeley, the weather can’t always keep up. It’ll be delightfully warm one weekend, and then cold and windy the next.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, I do my best to push forward with my natural instincts and embrace what little, strange spring we have before summer’s weird and frustrating fog sets in. The truly best way to celebrate spring, for those of us who spend all of our time thinking about food, that is, is to try to eat as many meals outside as possible. And sure, I like preparing a picnic at home in my kitchen from time to time, but it is often easier to grab food to go, especially when the weather can change from dreary to sunny at the drop of a hat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily for us, Berkeley and Oakland have what can seem like endless choices for takeaway food. I sampled some of the best spots for picnic fare — from sandwiches to sushi — in both cities. Here’s where you should stop in on your next sunny day off.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Breakfast: Zella’s Soulful Kitchen, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108724\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_.jpg\" alt=\"A breakfast sandwich with bacon from Zella’s Soulful Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1251\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108724\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-400x261.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-800x521.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-1440x938.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-1180x769.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-960x626.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A breakfast sandwich with bacon from Zella’s Soulful Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on heading out on an early morning adventure, especially if said adventure is being taken via Bart, you’ll want to head in to Zella’s Soulful Kitchen for provisions. The tiny kitchen sits in the back of the Mandela Foods Cooperative across the street from the West Oakland Bart, and it serves some of the best breakfast sandwiches and prepared soul food around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, pick up said breakfast sandwich. The hero, as it should be, is the sandwich’s biscuit foundation. Crumbly, slightly sweet, and super buttery, it is a perfect base for fluffy scrambled eggs and gooey cheese. You can leave your sandwich as is, or add bacon or chicken sausage for a rich protein oomph. That bacon, by the way, is served ultra crisp, a welcome textural contrast to the rest of the sandwich. Make sure to ask whoever is working to heat up the sandwich for you before you dig in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before paying, be sure to add a few items from the prepared foods refrigerator. Zella’s fried chicken is delicious at room temperature — spicy and tender, with an undercurrent of buttermilk-y tang. The macaroni and cheese, which is sold in large, satisfying slabs, tastes like it is at least half cheese — so not a bad thing. Like the chicken, it also tastes great at room temperature. You can add a salad or two if you’re feeling virtuous, or go in the entirely opposite direction and add a grilled short rib and cheese sandwich to your order. You’ll definitely not regret it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108725\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken and macaroni and cheese from Zella’s.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108725\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried chicken and macaroni and cheese from Zella’s. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zellassoulfulkitchen.com\">\u003cstrong>Zella’s Soulful Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1430 7th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5wJjqO\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-1151\u003cbr>\nHours: Monday and Wednesday 7:00am-7:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Zellassoulfulkitchen\">Zella’s Soulful Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/zellaskitchen\">@Zellaskitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Sandwiches: Pal’s Takeaway, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108717\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_.jpg\" alt=\"Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage sandwich from Pal’s Takeaway.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108717\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage sandwich from Pal’s Takeaway. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was a major win for Oakland when Jeff Mason decided to move his sandwich shop into the kitchen at the new Firebrand Bakery in Uptown. Mason has been making crazy-sounding-yet-still-balanced sandwiches for seven years now, and his skill shows. You really can’t go wrong with anything on his menu, but my personal preference is for Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The spicy, crazy-juicy sausage has a punchy undercurrent of lemongrass and coriander, just salty enough, with a snappy casing fresh from the deep fryer. Cilantro-cucumber relish and arugula provide cooling, fresh contrast, and the house mayo holds everything together. Mason understands the need for a proper ratio of bread to filling; in the sausage sandwich, the torpedo roll comes scooped out in the center all the better to cradle the tasty filling. Vegetarian items aren’t a high priority, but Mason does make a mean veggie sandwich, and the salads and soups are likewise on point. It’s a quick walk to Lake Merritt if you care to enjoy your spoils on a picnic blanket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108718\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_.jpg\" alt=\"Pal’s Takeaway is located in the Firebrand Artisan Bread bakery in Uptown Oakland’s Hive development.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108718\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pal’s Takeaway is located in the Firebrand Artisan Bread bakery in Uptown Oakland’s Hive development. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://palstakeaway.com\">\u003cstrong>Pal’s Takeaway\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2343 Broadway (inside Firebrand Artisan Breads) [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/E3AcXr\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 203-4911\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/palstakeaway\">@palstakeaway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees between $10 and $15)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Sushi: Kirala 2, Berkeley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108712\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_.jpg\" alt=\"The Yummy Sushi Combo from Kirala 2.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108712\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yummy Sushi Combo from Kirala 2. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way first — most takeout sushi is kinda sketchy. I will never go near anything with raw fish that’s been sitting in a semi-cold cooler at a grocery store for, well, who knows how long. Yes, I may pick up veggie rolls or California rolls in a pinch, but between the soggy nori and the gummy rice, they’re rarely good. Kirala’s takeout joint, Kirala 2, located up Shattuck from its mothership in South Berkeley, is another story entirely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Walk up to the storefront in North Berkeley’s Epicurious Garden and you’ll see at least two sushi chefs slicing ahi and assembling the colorful boxes of fish in the refrigerated case. Choose from the Yummy Sushi Combo (five nigiri and one spicy tuna roll) or Deluxe Sushi Combo (eight nigiri and one spicy tuna roll) for the closest approximation to a sit-down meal. (There are also two roll combos — one veggie and one with fish — available for easy pick-up, and you can order rolls and nigiri a la carte.) The sushi itself tastes very fresh, with more-than-serviceable rice. The tuna roll is on the mushy side, but has a pleasant heat and, again, fresh flavor. Add an extra container of ginger if you’d like a little more oomph.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirala 2 also offers a free sale item for every purchase over $10 (all of the prepared sushi qualifies). Stay away from the day-old sushi, and go for the pork gyoza, which you can zap in their on-site microwave. (There’s even a sign on top with heating directions.) Non-sushi eaters can also opt for a donburi bowl, bento box, or noodle soup. Take your sushi out to one of the two parklets on the block to people-watch while you eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108711\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_.jpg\" alt=\"Pork gyoza come free with an order of at least $10 at Kirala 2.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108711\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork gyoza come free with an order of at least $10 at Kirala 2. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralatakeout.com\">\u003cstrong>Kirala 2\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1511 Shattuck Ave., Ste. D [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/2X2hD0\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94709\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 649-1384\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees between $10 and $15)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Burrito: La Mission, Berkeley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_.jpg\" alt=\"A chile Colorado burrito with pork and black beans from La Mission.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1339\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108713\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-400x279.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-1440x1004.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-1180x823.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-960x670.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chile Colorado burrito with pork and black beans from La Mission. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are plenty of places to grab a burrito to-go in the East Bay, but there are really none better than La Mission, on Berkeley’s University Avenue. La Mission doesn’t have the cheapest burritos around — you’ll likely drop at least $7 on one — but they’re absolutely worth the price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Mission excels at braised meats, which it offers in a few forms in its burritos. Chile Colorado (available with pork or chicken) is my favorite. The chiles in the red sauce are held in balance with an undercurrent of sweetness and zippy vinegar. Rich shredded pork is the best match for the bold sauce, which is rarely contained by its tortilla wrapper. If you prefer chicken, stick with the chile verde sauce. It’s on the milder side, with bright grassy notes and tomatillo tang. La Mission’s beans and rice are also winners; always perfectly cooked and seasoned, they manage not to detract from the star protein. The restaurant’s patio is a fine place to dine al fresco, or bring your burrito (and lots of extra napkins) across University to Strawberry Creek Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_.jpg\" alt=\"La Mission is located in a former Taco Bell on Berkeley’s University Avenue.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108714\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-400x514.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-800x1027.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-768x986.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-1440x1849.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-1180x1515.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-960x1233.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Mission is located in a former Taco Bell on Berkeley’s University Avenue. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-mission-berkeley\">\u003cstrong>La Mission\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1255 University Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/4NFeG7\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94702\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 845-5898\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 8:00am-midnight; Sunday 8:00am-11:00pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (entrees under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Salad Bar: Liba Falafel, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108715\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_.jpg\" alt=\"A falafel salad from Liba Falafel.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108715\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A falafel salad from Liba Falafel. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, Liba specializes in falafel. And yes, they’re pretty decent. But the real reason to visit the colorful restaurant is for the salad bar. It’s a far cry from those 1990s all-you-eat style salad bars filled with miniature corn and crappy three bean salad. It is limited in scope, and is all the better for it. Liba’s salad bar is designed to serve as both a toppings station for falafel sandwiches and as a build-your-own bowl of greens and good stuff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Build your base with a healthy scoop of baby lettuces. Add scoops of as many of the toppings, dips, and marinated vegetables as you can fit in the compostable container. You really shouldn’t miss the smoked baba ganoush if it’s available, or the carrot salad, or the fried pickled onions. A generous sprinkle of salty feta cheese is never a bad choice, and neither is the chimichurri or the zhug hot sauce. Three falafel balls are enough for moderately hungry appetites, especially if you add a side of pita chips. Like Pal’s, Liba is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Lake Merritt; you could also consider a longer walk down Broadway to the Embarcadero for sailboat watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108716\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_.jpg\" alt=\"The brick-and-mortar location of Liba Falafel is only open for lunch, Monday through Friday. Check the restaurant’s Twitter for its food truck schedule.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108716\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The brick-and-mortar location of Liba Falafel is only open for lunch, Monday through Friday. Check the restaurant’s Twitter for its food truck schedule. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://libafalafel.com\">\u003cstrong>Liba Falafel\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n380 17th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/kBRY36\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 806-5422\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/libafalafel\">Liba Falafel\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/libafalafel\">@libafalafel\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (entrees less than $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Hot Foods Bar: Piedmont Grocery, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108722\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable lasagna, green beans almondine, roasted root vegetables, and jerk chicken from Piedmont Grocery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108722\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable lasagna, green beans almondine, roasted root vegetables, and jerk chicken from Piedmont Grocery. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Just about every grocery store boasts a salad and hot foods bar, and most are good in a pinch. But few offer as wide a range of cuisines as at Piedmont Grocery. The independent grocery store on Piedmont Avenue has been open for over 100 years, and has continued to evolve with the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The takeout bar is the best place to shop for meal that needs to accommodate a range in tastes. There are standard items — a cold salad bar, olives, pickles, five rotating soups — and a wide variety of cooked vegetables like green beans almondine (well-seasoned if a little mushy) and roasted root vegetables (like the beans, well-seasoned but slightly overcooked). More surprising is the emphasis on various international cuisines; Piedmont Grocery’s bar includes several different Indian dishes like saag paneer and samosas, plus enchiladas con mole and a taco bar. I also sampled the jerk chicken, which was mild in spice but full-flavored, and the lasagna loaded down with seasonal vegetables. Bring a box of goodies up the hill to the Mountain View Cemetary for a killer view with your meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108723\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_.jpg\" alt=\"Piedmont Grocery has been on the Avenue for over 100 years.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108723\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piedmont Grocery has been on the Avenue for over 100 years. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://piedmontgrocery.com\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Grocery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4038 Piedmont Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/LcaOSy\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-8181\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-7:00pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontGrocery\">Piedmont Grocery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/piedmontgrocery\">@PiedmontGrocery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($9.99/pound)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Gourmet Picnic: The Pasta Shop, Berkeley and Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_.jpg\" alt=\"From top left, moving clockwise: Semifreddi’s baguette, cornichon, mixed olives, Twenty-four Blackbirds chocolate, Olympia Provisions sopressata, Montgomery’s Farmhouse cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison, all from The Pasta Shop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1579\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-400x329.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-800x658.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-768x632.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-1440x1184.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-1180x970.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-960x790.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">From top left, moving clockwise: Semifreddi’s baguette, cornichon, mixed olives, Twenty-four Blackbirds chocolate, Olympia Provisions sopressata, Montgomery’s Farmhouse cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison, all from The Pasta Shop. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a higher-end takeout meal, venture to one of the two Pasta Shop locations and grab an assortment of cheese and charcuterie. The market-style grocery store offers some of the best selection of specialty foods in the East Bay, so you’d be hard-pressed to pick up something that \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Pasta Shop’s cheese counter is compact, but full of great options, both local and far-flung. All of the cheesemongers are friendly and happy to chat dairy while serving up samples. For the best deal (and variety), check out the sale bin — it has small chunks of several cheese at a decent discount. On a recent visit, I picked up a wedge of Montgomery’s Farmhouse aged cheddar from the UK and half a round of Jasper Hill’s Harbison, a bloomy, soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese from Vermont. To pair with the cheese, you can choose to wait in the always long line for sliced charcuterie, or do what I do and pick up an Olympia Provisions sopressata sausage. It doesn’t need refrigeration (perfect for a picnic basket), and packs an extraordinary amount of funky porky spice into a small sausage. On the side, add some mixed marinated olives, cornichons, and a baguette or two from Acme or Semifreddi’s. A miniature bar of chocolate is also not a bad addition. Bring your spoils up the hill to Lake Temescal and enjoy in a shady spot away from the kids’ swimming area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108719\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_.jpg\" alt=\"The Pasta Shop in Rockridge Market Hall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108719\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pasta Shop in Rockridge Market Hall. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/pasta-shop\">\u003cstrong>The Pasta Shop Rockridge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5655 College Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/EM9dWq\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-6005\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rockridgemarkethall\">Rockridge Market Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/markethallfoods\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/pasta-shop/fourth-street-pasta-shop\">\u003cstrong>The Pasta Shop Fourth Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1786 Fourth St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/RFlCOq\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-6004\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-6:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rockridgemarkethall\">Rockridge Market Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/markethallfoods\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Wondering about the best places to grab food to-go when you're headed out on a springtime adventure? Here's our guide for the best takeaway joints in Berkeley and Oakland.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1461341659,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":29,"wordCount":2440},"headData":{"title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to the Best Food for Takeout in Berkeley and Oakland | KQED","description":"Wondering about the best places to grab food to-go when you're headed out on a springtime adventure? Here's our guide for the best takeaway joints in Berkeley and Oakland.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Bay Area Bites Guide to the Best Food for Takeout in Berkeley and Oakland","datePublished":"2016-04-20T23:50:12.000Z","dateModified":"2016-04-22T16:14:19.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"108704 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=108704","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/04/20/bay-area-bites-guide-to-the-best-food-for-takeout-in-berkeley-and-oakland/","disqusTitle":"Bay Area Bites Guide to the Best Food for Takeout in Berkeley and Oakland","source":"Guides","sourceUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/guides-2/","path":"/bayareabites/108704/bay-area-bites-guide-to-the-best-food-for-takeout-in-berkeley-and-oakland","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>I grew up in the South, a place where the weather typically matches the seasons on the calendar, so every year around the beginning of April, I get into full spring mode. I clean, I garden, I start wearing more shorts and dresses. But at my home in Berkeley, the weather can’t always keep up. It’ll be delightfully warm one weekend, and then cold and windy the next.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, I do my best to push forward with my natural instincts and embrace what little, strange spring we have before summer’s weird and frustrating fog sets in. The truly best way to celebrate spring, for those of us who spend all of our time thinking about food, that is, is to try to eat as many meals outside as possible. And sure, I like preparing a picnic at home in my kitchen from time to time, but it is often easier to grab food to go, especially when the weather can change from dreary to sunny at the drop of a hat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Luckily for us, Berkeley and Oakland have what can seem like endless choices for takeaway food. I sampled some of the best spots for picnic fare — from sandwiches to sushi — in both cities. Here’s where you should stop in on your next sunny day off.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Breakfast: Zella’s Soulful Kitchen, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108724\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_.jpg\" alt=\"A breakfast sandwich with bacon from Zella’s Soulful Kitchen.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1251\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108724\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-400x261.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-800x521.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-768x500.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-1440x938.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-1180x769.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-breakfast-sandwich-3_-960x626.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A breakfast sandwich with bacon from Zella’s Soulful Kitchen. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on heading out on an early morning adventure, especially if said adventure is being taken via Bart, you’ll want to head in to Zella’s Soulful Kitchen for provisions. The tiny kitchen sits in the back of the Mandela Foods Cooperative across the street from the West Oakland Bart, and it serves some of the best breakfast sandwiches and prepared soul food around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>First, pick up said breakfast sandwich. The hero, as it should be, is the sandwich’s biscuit foundation. Crumbly, slightly sweet, and super buttery, it is a perfect base for fluffy scrambled eggs and gooey cheese. You can leave your sandwich as is, or add bacon or chicken sausage for a rich protein oomph. That bacon, by the way, is served ultra crisp, a welcome textural contrast to the rest of the sandwich. Make sure to ask whoever is working to heat up the sandwich for you before you dig in.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Before paying, be sure to add a few items from the prepared foods refrigerator. Zella’s fried chicken is delicious at room temperature — spicy and tender, with an undercurrent of buttermilk-y tang. The macaroni and cheese, which is sold in large, satisfying slabs, tastes like it is at least half cheese — so not a bad thing. Like the chicken, it also tastes great at room temperature. You can add a salad or two if you’re feeling virtuous, or go in the entirely opposite direction and add a grilled short rib and cheese sandwich to your order. You’ll definitely not regret it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108725\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken and macaroni and cheese from Zella’s.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108725\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/zellas-fried-chicken-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried chicken and macaroni and cheese from Zella’s. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zellassoulfulkitchen.com\">\u003cstrong>Zella’s Soulful Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1430 7th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/5wJjqO\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94607\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 452-1151\u003cbr>\nHours: Monday and Wednesday 7:00am-7:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-4:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm; Closed Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Zellassoulfulkitchen\">Zella’s Soulful Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/zellaskitchen\">@Zellaskitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Sandwiches: Pal’s Takeaway, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108717\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_.jpg\" alt=\"Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage sandwich from Pal’s Takeaway.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108717\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-lao-sandwich-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage sandwich from Pal’s Takeaway. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It was a major win for Oakland when Jeff Mason decided to move his sandwich shop into the kitchen at the new Firebrand Bakery in Uptown. Mason has been making crazy-sounding-yet-still-balanced sandwiches for seven years now, and his skill shows. You really can’t go wrong with anything on his menu, but my personal preference is for Aunt Malai’s deep-fried Lao sausage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The spicy, crazy-juicy sausage has a punchy undercurrent of lemongrass and coriander, just salty enough, with a snappy casing fresh from the deep fryer. Cilantro-cucumber relish and arugula provide cooling, fresh contrast, and the house mayo holds everything together. Mason understands the need for a proper ratio of bread to filling; in the sausage sandwich, the torpedo roll comes scooped out in the center all the better to cradle the tasty filling. Vegetarian items aren’t a high priority, but Mason does make a mean veggie sandwich, and the salads and soups are likewise on point. It’s a quick walk to Lake Merritt if you care to enjoy your spoils on a picnic blanket.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108718\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_.jpg\" alt=\"Pal’s Takeaway is located in the Firebrand Artisan Bread bakery in Uptown Oakland’s Hive development.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108718\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pals-sign-horizontal_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pal’s Takeaway is located in the Firebrand Artisan Bread bakery in Uptown Oakland’s Hive development. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://palstakeaway.com\">\u003cstrong>Pal’s Takeaway\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2343 Broadway (inside Firebrand Artisan Breads) [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/E3AcXr\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 203-4911\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/palstakeaway\">@palstakeaway\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees between $10 and $15)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Sushi: Kirala 2, Berkeley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108712\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_.jpg\" alt=\"The Yummy Sushi Combo from Kirala 2.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108712\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-sushi-lid-off-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yummy Sushi Combo from Kirala 2. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Let’s get this out of the way first — most takeout sushi is kinda sketchy. I will never go near anything with raw fish that’s been sitting in a semi-cold cooler at a grocery store for, well, who knows how long. Yes, I may pick up veggie rolls or California rolls in a pinch, but between the soggy nori and the gummy rice, they’re rarely good. Kirala’s takeout joint, Kirala 2, located up Shattuck from its mothership in South Berkeley, is another story entirely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Walk up to the storefront in North Berkeley’s Epicurious Garden and you’ll see at least two sushi chefs slicing ahi and assembling the colorful boxes of fish in the refrigerated case. Choose from the Yummy Sushi Combo (five nigiri and one spicy tuna roll) or Deluxe Sushi Combo (eight nigiri and one spicy tuna roll) for the closest approximation to a sit-down meal. (There are also two roll combos — one veggie and one with fish — available for easy pick-up, and you can order rolls and nigiri a la carte.) The sushi itself tastes very fresh, with more-than-serviceable rice. The tuna roll is on the mushy side, but has a pleasant heat and, again, fresh flavor. Add an extra container of ginger if you’d like a little more oomph.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kirala 2 also offers a free sale item for every purchase over $10 (all of the prepared sushi qualifies). Stay away from the day-old sushi, and go for the pork gyoza, which you can zap in their on-site microwave. (There’s even a sign on top with heating directions.) Non-sushi eaters can also opt for a donburi bowl, bento box, or noodle soup. Take your sushi out to one of the two parklets on the block to people-watch while you eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108711\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_.jpg\" alt=\"Pork gyoza come free with an order of at least $10 at Kirala 2.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108711\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/kirala-gyoza-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork gyoza come free with an order of at least $10 at Kirala 2. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralatakeout.com\">\u003cstrong>Kirala 2\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1511 Shattuck Ave., Ste. D [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/2X2hD0\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94709\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 649-1384\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ (entrees between $10 and $15)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Burrito: La Mission, Berkeley\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_.jpg\" alt=\"A chile Colorado burrito with pork and black beans from La Mission.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1339\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108713\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-400x279.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-800x558.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-768x536.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-1440x1004.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-1180x823.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-burrito-3_-960x670.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chile Colorado burrito with pork and black beans from La Mission. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are plenty of places to grab a burrito to-go in the East Bay, but there are really none better than La Mission, on Berkeley’s University Avenue. La Mission doesn’t have the cheapest burritos around — you’ll likely drop at least $7 on one — but they’re absolutely worth the price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>La Mission excels at braised meats, which it offers in a few forms in its burritos. Chile Colorado (available with pork or chicken) is my favorite. The chiles in the red sauce are held in balance with an undercurrent of sweetness and zippy vinegar. Rich shredded pork is the best match for the bold sauce, which is rarely contained by its tortilla wrapper. If you prefer chicken, stick with the chile verde sauce. It’s on the milder side, with bright grassy notes and tomatillo tang. La Mission’s beans and rice are also winners; always perfectly cooked and seasoned, they manage not to detract from the star protein. The restaurant’s patio is a fine place to dine al fresco, or bring your burrito (and lots of extra napkins) across University to Strawberry Creek Park.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108714\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_.jpg\" alt=\"La Mission is located in a former Taco Bell on Berkeley’s University Avenue.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108714\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-400x514.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-800x1027.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-768x986.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-1440x1849.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-1180x1515.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/la-mission-exterior-vertical_-960x1233.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Mission is located in a former Taco Bell on Berkeley’s University Avenue. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-mission-berkeley\">\u003cstrong>La Mission\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1255 University Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/4NFeG7\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94702\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 845-5898\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 8:00am-midnight; Sunday 8:00am-11:00pm\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (entrees under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Salad Bar: Liba Falafel, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108715\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_.jpg\" alt=\"A falafel salad from Liba Falafel.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108715\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-falafel-salad-1_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A falafel salad from Liba Falafel. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Yes, Liba specializes in falafel. And yes, they’re pretty decent. But the real reason to visit the colorful restaurant is for the salad bar. It’s a far cry from those 1990s all-you-eat style salad bars filled with miniature corn and crappy three bean salad. It is limited in scope, and is all the better for it. Liba’s salad bar is designed to serve as both a toppings station for falafel sandwiches and as a build-your-own bowl of greens and good stuff.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Build your base with a healthy scoop of baby lettuces. Add scoops of as many of the toppings, dips, and marinated vegetables as you can fit in the compostable container. You really shouldn’t miss the smoked baba ganoush if it’s available, or the carrot salad, or the fried pickled onions. A generous sprinkle of salty feta cheese is never a bad choice, and neither is the chimichurri or the zhug hot sauce. Three falafel balls are enough for moderately hungry appetites, especially if you add a side of pita chips. Like Pal’s, Liba is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Lake Merritt; you could also consider a longer walk down Broadway to the Embarcadero for sailboat watching.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108716\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_.jpg\" alt=\"The brick-and-mortar location of Liba Falafel is only open for lunch, Monday through Friday. Check the restaurant’s Twitter for its food truck schedule.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108716\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/liba-sign_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The brick-and-mortar location of Liba Falafel is only open for lunch, Monday through Friday. Check the restaurant’s Twitter for its food truck schedule. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://libafalafel.com\">\u003cstrong>Liba Falafel\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n380 17th St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/kBRY36\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94612\u003cbr>\nPh: (415) 806-5422\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:30pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/libafalafel\">Liba Falafel\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/libafalafel\">@libafalafel\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $ (entrees less than $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Hot Foods Bar: Piedmont Grocery, Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108722\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_.jpg\" alt=\"Vegetable lasagna, green beans almondine, roasted root vegetables, and jerk chicken from Piedmont Grocery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108722\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-hot-foods-bar-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegetable lasagna, green beans almondine, roasted root vegetables, and jerk chicken from Piedmont Grocery. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Just about every grocery store boasts a salad and hot foods bar, and most are good in a pinch. But few offer as wide a range of cuisines as at Piedmont Grocery. The independent grocery store on Piedmont Avenue has been open for over 100 years, and has continued to evolve with the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The takeout bar is the best place to shop for meal that needs to accommodate a range in tastes. There are standard items — a cold salad bar, olives, pickles, five rotating soups — and a wide variety of cooked vegetables like green beans almondine (well-seasoned if a little mushy) and roasted root vegetables (like the beans, well-seasoned but slightly overcooked). More surprising is the emphasis on various international cuisines; Piedmont Grocery’s bar includes several different Indian dishes like saag paneer and samosas, plus enchiladas con mole and a taco bar. I also sampled the jerk chicken, which was mild in spice but full-flavored, and the lasagna loaded down with seasonal vegetables. Bring a box of goodies up the hill to the Mountain View Cemetary for a killer view with your meal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108723\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_.jpg\" alt=\"Piedmont Grocery has been on the Avenue for over 100 years.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108723\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/piedmont-grocery-sign_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Piedmont Grocery has been on the Avenue for over 100 years. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://piedmontgrocery.com\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Grocery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n4038 Piedmont Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/LcaOSy\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-8181\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm; Sunday 9:00am-7:00pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontGrocery\">Piedmont Grocery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/piedmontgrocery\">@PiedmontGrocery\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$ ($9.99/pound)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Best Gourmet Picnic: The Pasta Shop, Berkeley and Oakland\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108720\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_.jpg\" alt=\"From top left, moving clockwise: Semifreddi’s baguette, cornichon, mixed olives, Twenty-four Blackbirds chocolate, Olympia Provisions sopressata, Montgomery’s Farmhouse cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison, all from The Pasta Shop.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1579\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108720\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-400x329.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-800x658.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-768x632.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-1440x1184.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-1180x970.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-picnic-2_-960x790.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">From top left, moving clockwise: Semifreddi’s baguette, cornichon, mixed olives, Twenty-four Blackbirds chocolate, Olympia Provisions sopressata, Montgomery’s Farmhouse cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison, all from The Pasta Shop. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For a higher-end takeout meal, venture to one of the two Pasta Shop locations and grab an assortment of cheese and charcuterie. The market-style grocery store offers some of the best selection of specialty foods in the East Bay, so you’d be hard-pressed to pick up something that \u003cem>isn’t\u003c/em> delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Pasta Shop’s cheese counter is compact, but full of great options, both local and far-flung. All of the cheesemongers are friendly and happy to chat dairy while serving up samples. For the best deal (and variety), check out the sale bin — it has small chunks of several cheese at a decent discount. On a recent visit, I picked up a wedge of Montgomery’s Farmhouse aged cheddar from the UK and half a round of Jasper Hill’s Harbison, a bloomy, soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese from Vermont. To pair with the cheese, you can choose to wait in the always long line for sliced charcuterie, or do what I do and pick up an Olympia Provisions sopressata sausage. It doesn’t need refrigeration (perfect for a picnic basket), and packs an extraordinary amount of funky porky spice into a small sausage. On the side, add some mixed marinated olives, cornichons, and a baguette or two from Acme or Semifreddi’s. A miniature bar of chocolate is also not a bad addition. Bring your spoils up the hill to Lake Temescal and enjoy in a shady spot away from the kids’ swimming area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108719\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_.jpg\" alt=\"The Pasta Shop in Rockridge Market Hall.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108719\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/pasta-shop-outside-2_-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Pasta Shop in Rockridge Market Hall. \u003ccite>(Kate Williams)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/pasta-shop\">\u003cstrong>The Pasta Shop Rockridge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n5655 College Ave. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/EM9dWq\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94618\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-6005\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-8:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm; Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rockridgemarkethall\">Rockridge Market Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/markethallfoods\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com/pasta-shop/fourth-street-pasta-shop\">\u003cstrong>The Pasta Shop Fourth Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1786 Fourth St. [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/RFlCOq\">map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94710\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 250-6004\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-6:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/rockridgemarkethall\">Rockridge Market Hall\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/markethallfoods\">@markethallfoods\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/108704/bay-area-bites-guide-to-the-best-food-for-takeout-in-berkeley-and-oakland","authors":["5485"],"categories":["bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10"],"tags":["bayareabites_385","bayareabites_8988","bayareabites_1180","bayareabites_336","bayareabites_15423","bayareabites_15422"],"featImg":"bayareabites_108721","label":"source_bayareabites_108704"},"bayareabites_108182":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_108182","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"108182","score":null,"sort":[1459559480000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"bay-area-bites-guide-to-five-top-sushi-bars-in-the-east-bay","title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to Five Top Sushi Bars in the East Bay","publishDate":1459559480,"format":"image","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{},"content":"\u003cp>Sushi bars in the East Bay are like churches in the South: there’s one on almost every corner. I’ve always been perplexed by their quality—the sushi bars, not the churches—most mediocre at best, with little to distinguish them. There’s not much variety, sourcing isn’t typically transparent, raw fish preparations (nigiri, sashimi) are dashed out by rote, and “daily specials” are the fish the kitchen is trying to get rid of, i.e., not special at all. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, I went on a search for exceptional sushi anywhere in the East Bay, and my meanderings turned up some wonderful surprises. In addition to the one neighborhood spot I’ve known for years (Kirala in South Berkeley), four other sushi bars I’d never visited before made the cut, and not just in the trendy parts of Oakland and Berkeley. One, Kiku, is a small corner spot on Gilman in north Berkeley; another, Geta, is on 41st Street near Piedmont Avenue in Oakland; Sushi Sho is a connoisseur’s destination on San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito; and Yume Sushi, the most elusive of all, is upstairs in a non-descript building, barely marked, on Park Street in Alameda. The latter two offer omakase, meaning prix-fixe, menus. A la carte options are only available as add-ons at Yume Sushi, while Sushi Sho allows you to order entirely from the menu, if you prefer. And none of these spots takes reservations except for Sushi Sho, which requires them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best news of all? These places are more expensive than average, from about $7 to $18 for two pieces of nigiri sushi. Why is that a good sign? Where raw fish is concerned, you get what you pay for. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Geta Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With only about 20 seats total and a no-reservations policy, Geta has a line out the door well before curtain time. And the moment the doors fling open, the sushi chefs start filling orders, such that everyone has begun eating within 15 minutes at most. This model of efficiency is executed by no fewer than five people in the tiny kitchen, two of them devoted solely to the fast-paced sushi bar. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The packed dining room at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108188\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The packed dining room at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Variety is the key to pleasure at Geta. Hand-written signs are hung across the top of the sushi bar and on the wall announcing the day’s lineup. Sit in one of the four seats at the counter and the sushi chefs will let you know what looks the best at that moment. I say “counter” and not sushi bar because this is the one place where the sushi chefs don’t take your order directly; all orders, whether cooked or raw, go through the servers. While this is a bit disconcerting (many people sit at the bar to chat with the sushi chefs), it doesn’t change the imagined experience all that much. You still have a great view of the sushi chefs doing their work, and they’re happy to talk with you about any of the fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The tiny, always busy sushi bar at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108186\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tiny, always busy sushi bar at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted nigiri sushi at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108189\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted nigiri sushi at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We made our way through as much recommended nigiri sushi as we comfortably could, starting with ama ebi, sweet raw shrimp whose heads arrived deep-fried a few minutes later. We also had glistening hotate (scallop), aji (Japanese jack mackerel), tako (octopus, which was cooked), kanpachi (amberjack), and hamachi (yellowtail) belly. And we enjoyed Wagyu beef nigiri, a thin slice of marbled meat, flash-seared and draped over rice and topped with grated daikon and scallion. There were so many choices that we could’ve easily had an entirely different lineup of nigiri without repeating ourselves. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (yellowtail) and sake (salmon) belly.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108187\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) and sake (salmon) belly. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Seared Wagyu beef nigiri.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108191\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seared Wagyu beef nigiri. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hotate (scallop) nigiri.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108190\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotate (scallop) nigiri. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Geta, nigiri sushi is served two per order with soy sauce and wasabi on the side, which is the setup most Americans know as customary, but is not the case with the most exclusive restaurants here, as you’ll see with Sushi Sho and Yume Sushi below, both of which are more traditional. And the prices at Geta are, comparatively speaking, the lowest among the five restaurants on this list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the fact that guests here dine elbow-to-elbow, it’s an unhurried experience, with one of the best quality-to-value ratios around. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://getasushioakland.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Geta Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n161 41st Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/Zn0bMv\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-4643\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-2pm and 5-8:30pm; closed Sun.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geta-Japanese-Restaurant/111748172193983?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Geta Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ (around $40 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kiku Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Kiku is a friendly neighborhood spot that offers much more variety in terms of fish than your average low-profile sushi bar. When I walked in for lunch recently, I was warmly greeted and handed an enormous menu. After briefly perusing it, my eyes found their way to the small chalkboard menu hanging on the wall, the daily specials—meaning the special selections just in—written in colored chalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kiku’s menu of daily specials.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108195\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiku’s menu of daily specials. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I ordered one dish off the printed menu, hamachi crudo, sliced thin in the Italian style and served with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette. This is a great choice for someone looking for raw fish off the Japanese grid. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (yellowtail) crudo with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108193\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) crudo with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, I moved on to a selection of the aforementioned daily specials: chu-toro (medium-fatty tuna) nigiri, live scallop, a negi toro roll, and local abalone. The scallop and abalone were served sashimi-style with lemon wedges, and the shucked-to-order scallop came with its intestine fried up on the side, delicate and sweet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Daily Specials: An assortment of nigiri sushi and sashimi at Kiku.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108196\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daily Specials: An assortment of nigiri sushi and sashimi at Kiku. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even a small meal here can run up a bill, but it’s worth it for the thoughtful sourcing and attentive preparation of each dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kiku’s small, colorful sushi bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108192\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiku’s small, colorful sushi bar. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both Kiku and Geta (above) are accessible, unpretentious restaurants with unflinching quality standards, the best of the “regular” or daily sushi bars: nothing fancy, but with careful, exacting food, nonetheless.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/kiku-sushi-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kiku Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1316 Gilman Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/kr0GmE\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 525-5458\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10:30pm; Sat, noon-11pm; Sun, noon-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kikusushiberkeley/?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\">Kiku Sushi\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ (around $65 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kirala Japanese Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Kirala, too, is accessible in terms of vibe and friendliness, but it’s bigger than both Geta and Kiku combined and has not only a full cooked-food menu as well as a sushi bar, but also a robata (wood-grilled) selection (only at dinner), which qualifies it as even more of a destination for solid Japanese cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108197\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The always-crowded sushi bar at Kirala.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108197\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The always-crowded sushi bar at Kirala. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108199\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The view of Kirala’s dining room by way of the robata station.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108199\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view of Kirala’s dining room by way of the robata station. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kirala has been our neighborhood go-to place for sushi for many years, and the quality has never waned. But variety is not its strong suit; the kitchen sticks to mostly standard fish, with the occasional toro, but always offers high quality. Kirala is one of the few higher-end sushi places that offers a nigiri combo special, and while all the fish is imminently recognizable, the quality is well above average. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\" A selection of nigiri sushi and a negihama (yellowtail and scallion) roll.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of nigiri sushi and a negihama (yellowtail and scallion) roll. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sushi chefs here do a particularly good job with hotate (scallop) nigiri and ama ebi (sweet raw shrimp with fried heads). My robata favorite is miso butterfish, also known as black cod, marinated in miso paste and grilled until the skin is sweetly crisp. Hamachi collar is also good, but the kitchen tends to run out early every evening. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108198\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Miso butterfish (black cod), marinated in miso paste and grilled over a wood fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108198\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miso butterfish (black cod), marinated in miso paste and grilled over a wood fire. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kirala is another place where you won’t be frowned upon if you mix your wasabi into your soy sauce, but many diners there are Japanese and use proper etiquette (apply wasabi directly to the fish). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kirala Japanese Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2100 Ward Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/FETYZK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94705\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-0165\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2pm and 5:30-9:30pm; Sat, 5:30-9:30pm; Sun, 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirala-Restaurant/117750784918268\" target=\"_blank\">Kirala Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ (around $45 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sushi Sho and Yume Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The last two places on my East Bay tour de sushi deserve their own articles. But unless I swing from reportage into full-on poetic lyricism, it’s easier to discuss them together in the context of what makes them stand out even further in this already compelling list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both \u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>, each in inauspicious spaces in El Cerrito and Alameda, respectively, are bona fide destinations for the best raw fish in all of northern California. One requires reservations (Sushi Sho) and the other (Yume Sushi) has a complicated system for signing up diners, which I’ll delineate below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both are no-nonsense, traditional sushi bars; they have rules, and you’re expected to follow them. The chefs at each place will tell you precisely how their food is intended to be eaten, and it’s not only polite to oblige, it’s really the best way to have a stellar experience. So, give in, and do what you’re told.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sushi Sho\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Aki Kawata rules the roost at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108202\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Aki Kawata rules the roost at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First, \u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong>. Master sushi chef Aki Kawata runs the sushi show (pun intended), and his wife (whose name I couldn’t elicit) does the cooking and serves beverages. She was immediately friendly, and quite formal, when we walked in, first confirming that we, indeed, had a reservation, and then seated us at the sushi bar, which is big, though it only had eight seats set up. In fact, the whole restaurant is quite large, with a dining room off to the side and a kitchen, but only a small part of it is regularly utilized.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920.jpg\" alt=\"Aki-san and his wife, in business together since 1983.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108204\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aki-san and his wife, in business together since 1983. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Aki, or Aki-san as he’s fondly known, didn’t even make an appearance for 10 or 15 minutes, and we felt a bit like we were waiting for Elvis to come onstage, perusing the menu though we’d already decided to do the omakase sushi, or chef’s selection. In a moment of excess, we also ordered the irresistible pickles and the chawan mushi, and we regretted neither.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"A terrine of chawan mushi, warm egg custard with seafood, at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108201\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A terrine of chawan mushi, warm egg custard with seafood, at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Chef Aki did take his place behind the sushi bar, he was as unprepossessing as can be, imperial without being imperious. We were happy for his instruction. “Pick up the sushi sideways and dip only the fish into the soy sauce, not the rice,” says Aki-san. Only one swipe through the soy sauce for this fish, two for that, if you like, he continued. And he applied the right amount of wasabi to each bite, though he offers extra, for certain fish only, if you especially like it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108203\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"A selection of five types of nigiri sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108203\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of five types of nigiri sushi. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef’s nigiri is designed to be eaten in one bite, as is traditional. Occasionally, he’ll tell you that two bites is OK, but never more. Although, remember: It’s fine to eat nigiri sushi with your hands. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We made our way slowly through 12 pieces of nigiri ($50), the highlights of which were the flavor-saturated sea eel, mild cold-smoked salmon, sweet tamago (omelet), and the silky sea urchin. And Aki-san told us where each piece was from as he graciously placed it before us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108205\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920.jpg\" alt=\"Sea urchin nigiri at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108205\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea urchin nigiri at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a range of sake and beer choices, including some exclusive bottles of sake from small producers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A dinner at Sushi Sho will take at least two hours, but likely more, so don’t arrive in a hurry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sushi-sho.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n10749 San Pablo Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/wlj1XM\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nEl Cerrito, CA 94530\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 525-1800\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 5:30-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sushi-Sho/237781649659114?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Sushi Sho\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ ($60 per person for omakase sushi, plus drinks and add-ons)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Yume Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Chef Hideki Aomizu is the magic behind \u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>. Quiet and introspective, he only communicates with diners when he’s asked a direct question or introduces a new item. His wife, Yoriko, is no more talkative, but she fields customers’ questions and requests, which includes handing out some of the most elusive reservations in the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is open for dinner only, from Tuesday through Saturday, with two seatings of eight people, at 5pm and 7pm, for omakase only. The way to secure a seat depends on the day. On Tuesdays, it’s possible to show up at 4:30pm and reserve a seat for 5pm. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, it’s sometimes possible to get in at 7pm if you arrive by 4:30pm, but noon is a better bet. But on Fridays and Saturdays, you’ll likely strike out if you don’t arrive at noon and put your name in for one of the evening slots. We tried twice to get two seats on weekend nights, to no avail, before my wife had a day off work and was able to drive to Alameda (from Berkeley) at noon to put our names in. And she wasn’t the first one there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve secured a spot, be on time, or your seat will be forfeited to a walk-in. Yoriko will make sure that your cell phone is turned off (there is a strict no-photography policy) and that you are seated according to plan. We got to sit on the short side of the sushi bar with a perfect view of the chef at work. There is no soy sauce or wasabi on the counter; the chef prepares the sushi exactly as he intends you to eat it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dinner is $75 per person, plus any add-ons or drinks. When we were there on a recent Saturday night, the meal consisted of 14 pieces of nigiri, the first half made by Chef Aomizu, the second by his son, Andy, who is as talkative as his father is quiet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bonito tuna was a highlight, as were large red shrimp, barely poached, with fried heads on the side; mebachi (big-eye tuna) from Tahiti; uni (sea urchin) from Maine, sweeter and more delicate than west-coast uni; and toro (bluefin belly) from Malta that melts in your mouth, as the cliché goes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Andy is a walking encyclopedia of sourcing and preparation, as well as the sake and beer that go best with his family’s food. He’s even brought in his own pickled serrano chiles, which are in high demand among those who know about them, despite (or because of?) their inventiveness in such a traditional setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An evening at Yume is worlds away from the mainstream sushi experience in the U.S., and it’s an East Bay must for sushi lovers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/yume-sushi-alameda\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1428 Park Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/yiXmpk\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 865-7141\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 5-9:30pm (2 seatings at 5pm and 7pm)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yume-Sushi/113581805341916\" target=\"_blank\">Yume Sushi\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ ($75 per person for omakase sushi, plus drinks and add-ons)\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"From strictly traditional to playfully contemporary, these five sushi bars are the best in the East Bay in terms of quality of fish, variety and preparation.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1459903475,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":41,"wordCount":2658},"headData":{"title":"Bay Area Bites Guide to Five Top Sushi Bars in the East Bay | KQED","description":"From strictly traditional to playfully contemporary, these five sushi bars are the best in the East Bay in terms of quality of fish, variety and preparation.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Bay Area Bites Guide to Five Top Sushi Bars in the East Bay","datePublished":"2016-04-02T01:11:20.000Z","dateModified":"2016-04-06T00:44:35.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"108182 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=108182","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2016/04/01/bay-area-bites-guide-to-five-top-sushi-bars-in-the-east-bay/","disqusTitle":"Bay Area Bites Guide to Five Top Sushi Bars in the East Bay","source":"Restaurant Guides","sourceUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/category/guides-2/","path":"/bayareabites/108182/bay-area-bites-guide-to-five-top-sushi-bars-in-the-east-bay","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Sushi bars in the East Bay are like churches in the South: there’s one on almost every corner. I’ve always been perplexed by their quality—the sushi bars, not the churches—most mediocre at best, with little to distinguish them. There’s not much variety, sourcing isn’t typically transparent, raw fish preparations (nigiri, sashimi) are dashed out by rote, and “daily specials” are the fish the kitchen is trying to get rid of, i.e., not special at all. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, I went on a search for exceptional sushi anywhere in the East Bay, and my meanderings turned up some wonderful surprises. In addition to the one neighborhood spot I’ve known for years (Kirala in South Berkeley), four other sushi bars I’d never visited before made the cut, and not just in the trendy parts of Oakland and Berkeley. One, Kiku, is a small corner spot on Gilman in north Berkeley; another, Geta, is on 41st Street near Piedmont Avenue in Oakland; Sushi Sho is a connoisseur’s destination on San Pablo Avenue in El Cerrito; and Yume Sushi, the most elusive of all, is upstairs in a non-descript building, barely marked, on Park Street in Alameda. The latter two offer omakase, meaning prix-fixe, menus. A la carte options are only available as add-ons at Yume Sushi, while Sushi Sho allows you to order entirely from the menu, if you prefer. And none of these spots takes reservations except for Sushi Sho, which requires them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The best news of all? These places are more expensive than average, from about $7 to $18 for two pieces of nigiri sushi. Why is that a good sign? Where raw fish is concerned, you get what you pay for. \u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Geta Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>With only about 20 seats total and a no-reservations policy, Geta has a line out the door well before curtain time. And the moment the doors fling open, the sushi chefs start filling orders, such that everyone has begun eating within 15 minutes at most. This model of efficiency is executed by no fewer than five people in the tiny kitchen, two of them devoted solely to the fast-paced sushi bar. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108188\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The packed dining room at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108188\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_dining_room-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The packed dining room at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Variety is the key to pleasure at Geta. Hand-written signs are hung across the top of the sushi bar and on the wall announcing the day’s lineup. Sit in one of the four seats at the counter and the sushi chefs will let you know what looks the best at that moment. I say “counter” and not sushi bar because this is the one place where the sushi chefs don’t take your order directly; all orders, whether cooked or raw, go through the servers. While this is a bit disconcerting (many people sit at the bar to chat with the sushi chefs), it doesn’t change the imagined experience all that much. You still have a great view of the sushi chefs doing their work, and they’re happy to talk with you about any of the fish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108186\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The tiny, always busy sushi bar at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108186\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tiny, always busy sushi bar at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108189\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Assorted nigiri sushi at Geta.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108189\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_nigiri-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Assorted nigiri sushi at Geta. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We made our way through as much recommended nigiri sushi as we comfortably could, starting with ama ebi, sweet raw shrimp whose heads arrived deep-fried a few minutes later. We also had glistening hotate (scallop), aji (Japanese jack mackerel), tako (octopus, which was cooked), kanpachi (amberjack), and hamachi (yellowtail) belly. And we enjoyed Wagyu beef nigiri, a thin slice of marbled meat, flash-seared and draped over rice and topped with grated daikon and scallion. There were so many choices that we could’ve easily had an entirely different lineup of nigiri without repeating ourselves. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108187\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (yellowtail) and sake (salmon) belly.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108187\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_belly-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) and sake (salmon) belly. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108191\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Seared Wagyu beef nigiri.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108191\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_wagyu-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seared Wagyu beef nigiri. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108190\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hotate (scallop) nigiri.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108190\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Geta_scallop-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hotate (scallop) nigiri. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At Geta, nigiri sushi is served two per order with soy sauce and wasabi on the side, which is the setup most Americans know as customary, but is not the case with the most exclusive restaurants here, as you’ll see with Sushi Sho and Yume Sushi below, both of which are more traditional. And the prices at Geta are, comparatively speaking, the lowest among the five restaurants on this list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite the fact that guests here dine elbow-to-elbow, it’s an unhurried experience, with one of the best quality-to-value ratios around. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://getasushioakland.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Geta Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n161 41st Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/Zn0bMv\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nOakland, CA 94611\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 653-4643\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sat, 11:30am-2pm and 5-8:30pm; closed Sun.\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geta-Japanese-Restaurant/111748172193983?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Geta Japanese Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $$$ (around $40 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kiku Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Kiku is a friendly neighborhood spot that offers much more variety in terms of fish than your average low-profile sushi bar. When I walked in for lunch recently, I was warmly greeted and handed an enormous menu. After briefly perusing it, my eyes found their way to the small chalkboard menu hanging on the wall, the daily specials—meaning the special selections just in—written in colored chalk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108195\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kiku’s menu of daily specials.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108195\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_menu-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiku’s menu of daily specials. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I ordered one dish off the printed menu, hamachi crudo, sliced thin in the Italian style and served with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette. This is a great choice for someone looking for raw fish off the Japanese grid. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Hamachi (yellowtail) crudo with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108193\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_crudo-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hamachi (yellowtail) crudo with grapefruit, jalapeno, micro-cilantro and grapefruit-ginger vinaigrette. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Next, I moved on to a selection of the aforementioned daily specials: chu-toro (medium-fatty tuna) nigiri, live scallop, a negi toro roll, and local abalone. The scallop and abalone were served sashimi-style with lemon wedges, and the shucked-to-order scallop came with its intestine fried up on the side, delicate and sweet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108196\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Daily Specials: An assortment of nigiri sushi and sashimi at Kiku.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108196\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daily Specials: An assortment of nigiri sushi and sashimi at Kiku. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even a small meal here can run up a bill, but it’s worth it for the thoughtful sourcing and attentive preparation of each dish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Kiku’s small, colorful sushi bar.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108192\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kiku_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiku’s small, colorful sushi bar. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Both Kiku and Geta (above) are accessible, unpretentious restaurants with unflinching quality standards, the best of the “regular” or daily sushi bars: nothing fancy, but with careful, exacting food, nonetheless.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/kiku-sushi-berkeley\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kiku Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1316 Gilman Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/kr0GmE\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94706\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 525-5458\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10:30pm; Sat, noon-11pm; Sun, noon-10:30pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kikusushiberkeley/?ref=br_rs\" target=\"_blank\">Kiku Sushi\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ (around $65 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Kirala Japanese Restaurant\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Kirala, too, is accessible in terms of vibe and friendliness, but it’s bigger than both Geta and Kiku combined and has not only a full cooked-food menu as well as a sushi bar, but also a robata (wood-grilled) selection (only at dinner), which qualifies it as even more of a destination for solid Japanese cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108197\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The always-crowded sushi bar at Kirala.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108197\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_bar-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The always-crowded sushi bar at Kirala. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108199\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920.jpg\" alt=\"The view of Kirala’s dining room by way of the robata station.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108199\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_robata_dining_room-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The view of Kirala’s dining room by way of the robata station. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kirala has been our neighborhood go-to place for sushi for many years, and the quality has never waned. But variety is not its strong suit; the kitchen sticks to mostly standard fish, with the occasional toro, but always offers high quality. Kirala is one of the few higher-end sushi places that offers a nigiri combo special, and while all the fish is imminently recognizable, the quality is well above average. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108200\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\" A selection of nigiri sushi and a negihama (yellowtail and scallion) roll.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108200\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of nigiri sushi and a negihama (yellowtail and scallion) roll. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sushi chefs here do a particularly good job with hotate (scallop) nigiri and ama ebi (sweet raw shrimp with fried heads). My robata favorite is miso butterfish, also known as black cod, marinated in miso paste and grilled until the skin is sweetly crisp. Hamachi collar is also good, but the kitchen tends to run out early every evening. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108198\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Miso butterfish (black cod), marinated in miso paste and grilled over a wood fire.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108198\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Kirala_miso_butterfish-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miso butterfish (black cod), marinated in miso paste and grilled over a wood fire. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Kirala is another place where you won’t be frowned upon if you mix your wasabi into your soy sauce, but many diners there are Japanese and use proper etiquette (apply wasabi directly to the fish). \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kiralaberkeley.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Kirala Japanese Restaurant\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n2100 Ward Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/FETYZK\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nBerkeley, CA 94705\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 549-0165\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2pm and 5:30-9:30pm; Sat, 5:30-9:30pm; Sun, 5-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirala-Restaurant/117750784918268\" target=\"_blank\">Kirala Restaurant\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ (around $45 per person for a sushi dinner)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sushi Sho and Yume Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The last two places on my East Bay tour de sushi deserve their own articles. But unless I swing from reportage into full-on poetic lyricism, it’s easier to discuss them together in the context of what makes them stand out even further in this already compelling list. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both \u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>, each in inauspicious spaces in El Cerrito and Alameda, respectively, are bona fide destinations for the best raw fish in all of northern California. One requires reservations (Sushi Sho) and the other (Yume Sushi) has a complicated system for signing up diners, which I’ll delineate below.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both are no-nonsense, traditional sushi bars; they have rules, and you’re expected to follow them. The chefs at each place will tell you precisely how their food is intended to be eaten, and it’s not only polite to oblige, it’s really the best way to have a stellar experience. So, give in, and do what you’re told.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Sushi Sho\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920.jpg\" alt=\"Chef Aki Kawata rules the roost at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108202\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chef-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chef Aki Kawata rules the roost at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>First, \u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong>. Master sushi chef Aki Kawata runs the sushi show (pun intended), and his wife (whose name I couldn’t elicit) does the cooking and serves beverages. She was immediately friendly, and quite formal, when we walked in, first confirming that we, indeed, had a reservation, and then seated us at the sushi bar, which is big, though it only had eight seats set up. In fact, the whole restaurant is quite large, with a dining room off to the side and a kitchen, but only a small part of it is regularly utilized.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108204\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920.jpg\" alt=\"Aki-san and his wife, in business together since 1983.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108204\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_team1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aki-san and his wife, in business together since 1983. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Chef Aki, or Aki-san as he’s fondly known, didn’t even make an appearance for 10 or 15 minutes, and we felt a bit like we were waiting for Elvis to come onstage, perusing the menu though we’d already decided to do the omakase sushi, or chef’s selection. In a moment of excess, we also ordered the irresistible pickles and the chawan mushi, and we regretted neither.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108201\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"A terrine of chawan mushi, warm egg custard with seafood, at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108201\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_chawan_mushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A terrine of chawan mushi, warm egg custard with seafood, at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When Chef Aki did take his place behind the sushi bar, he was as unprepossessing as can be, imperial without being imperious. We were happy for his instruction. “Pick up the sushi sideways and dip only the fish into the soy sauce, not the rice,” says Aki-san. Only one swipe through the soy sauce for this fish, two for that, if you like, he continued. And he applied the right amount of wasabi to each bite, though he offers extra, for certain fish only, if you especially like it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108203\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920.jpg\" alt=\"A selection of five types of nigiri sushi.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108203\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_sushi-1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A selection of five types of nigiri sushi. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef’s nigiri is designed to be eaten in one bite, as is traditional. Occasionally, he’ll tell you that two bites is OK, but never more. Although, remember: It’s fine to eat nigiri sushi with your hands. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We made our way slowly through 12 pieces of nigiri ($50), the highlights of which were the flavor-saturated sea eel, mild cold-smoked salmon, sweet tamago (omelet), and the silky sea urchin. And Aki-san told us where each piece was from as he graciously placed it before us.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_108205\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920.jpg\" alt=\"Sea urchin nigiri at Sushi Sho.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-108205\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2016/04/Sho_urchin1920-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea urchin nigiri at Sushi Sho. \u003ccite>(Kim Westerman)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a range of sake and beer choices, including some exclusive bottles of sake from small producers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A dinner at Sushi Sho will take at least two hours, but likely more, so don’t arrive in a hurry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sushi-sho.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Sushi Sho\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n10749 San Pablo Avenue [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/wlj1XM\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nEl Cerrito, CA 94530\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 525-1800\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 5:30-9pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sushi-Sho/237781649659114?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\">Sushi Sho\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ ($60 per person for omakase sushi, plus drinks and add-ons)\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Yume Sushi\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Chef Hideki Aomizu is the magic behind \u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>. Quiet and introspective, he only communicates with diners when he’s asked a direct question or introduces a new item. His wife, Yoriko, is no more talkative, but she fields customers’ questions and requests, which includes handing out some of the most elusive reservations in the Bay Area. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is open for dinner only, from Tuesday through Saturday, with two seatings of eight people, at 5pm and 7pm, for omakase only. The way to secure a seat depends on the day. On Tuesdays, it’s possible to show up at 4:30pm and reserve a seat for 5pm. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, it’s sometimes possible to get in at 7pm if you arrive by 4:30pm, but noon is a better bet. But on Fridays and Saturdays, you’ll likely strike out if you don’t arrive at noon and put your name in for one of the evening slots. We tried twice to get two seats on weekend nights, to no avail, before my wife had a day off work and was able to drive to Alameda (from Berkeley) at noon to put our names in. And she wasn’t the first one there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve secured a spot, be on time, or your seat will be forfeited to a walk-in. Yoriko will make sure that your cell phone is turned off (there is a strict no-photography policy) and that you are seated according to plan. We got to sit on the short side of the sushi bar with a perfect view of the chef at work. There is no soy sauce or wasabi on the counter; the chef prepares the sushi exactly as he intends you to eat it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dinner is $75 per person, plus any add-ons or drinks. When we were there on a recent Saturday night, the meal consisted of 14 pieces of nigiri, the first half made by Chef Aomizu, the second by his son, Andy, who is as talkative as his father is quiet. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bonito tuna was a highlight, as were large red shrimp, barely poached, with fried heads on the side; mebachi (big-eye tuna) from Tahiti; uni (sea urchin) from Maine, sweeter and more delicate than west-coast uni; and toro (bluefin belly) from Malta that melts in your mouth, as the cliché goes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Andy is a walking encyclopedia of sourcing and preparation, as well as the sake and beer that go best with his family’s food. He’s even brought in his own pickled serrano chiles, which are in high demand among those who know about them, despite (or because of?) their inventiveness in such a traditional setting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An evening at Yume is worlds away from the mainstream sushi experience in the U.S., and it’s an East Bay must for sushi lovers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/yume-sushi-alameda\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Yume Sushi\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1428 Park Street [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/yiXmpk\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nAlameda, CA 94501\u003cbr>\nPh: (510) 865-7141\u003cbr>\nHours: Tues-Sat, 5-9:30pm (2 seatings at 5pm and 7pm)\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yume-Sushi/113581805341916\" target=\"_blank\">Yume Sushi\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice Range: $$$$ ($75 per person for omakase sushi, plus drinks and add-ons)\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/108182/bay-area-bites-guide-to-five-top-sushi-bars-in-the-east-bay","authors":["5575"],"categories":["bayareabites_2998","bayareabites_8770","bayareabites_13746","bayareabites_1807"],"tags":["bayareabites_15384","bayareabites_335","bayareabites_10422","bayareabites_15385","bayareabites_13933","bayareabites_336","bayareabites_15386","bayareabites_15387"],"featImg":"bayareabites_108196","label":"source_bayareabites_108182"}},"programsReducer":{"possible":{"id":"possible","title":"Possible","info":"Possible is hosted by entrepreneur Reid Hoffman and writer Aria Finger. 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