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Location:
2100 Ward Street (at Shattuck)
Berkeley, CA 94705
Parking: Street (easy), free lot
Phone: 510-549-3486
Website: www.kiralaberkeley.com
Restaurant Owner: Kirala Inc.
Executive Chef: Akira Komine
Type of Cuisine: Japanese
Signature Dishes: Sushi, nabeyaki udon, grilled spicy sardine
Vegetarian Options: 1-2 items
Alcohol Served: Beer and wine
Corkage Fee: $10
Bottle Limit: None
Restaurant Hours:
Monday: 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)
Tuesday: 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)
Wednesday: 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)
Thursday: 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)
Friday: 11:30am-2:00 (lunch), 5:30pm-10:00pm (dinner)
Saturday: 5:30pm-9:30pm (dinner)
Sunday: 5:30pm-9:00pm (dinner)
Meals Served: Lunch, dinner
Take-Out: No
Delivery: No
Average Dinner Price Range (Per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol): $15-$25
Average Lunch Price Range (Per person, full meal, tax, 15% gratuity, w/o alcohol): Under $15
Payment Options: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express
Accept Reservations: No
Need Reservations: No
Accommodations for Children: Kid-friendly
Dining Style: Casual
Disabled Access: Yes
Restaurant Size: Medium (30-100 seats)
Accommodate Groups (10+): No
Private Dining Room: No
Tables with Scenic Views: No
Outdoor Dining: No
Kirala has the best unagi nigiri I've had just about anywhere.
If you want to avoid the dinner wait on the weekend, get there right when they open (or a little before). There may already be a line waiting, but you'll get seated sooner. I prefer a seat at the sushi bar, that way you can ask the chef what is particularly good or fresh.