Kirala

The best Japanese restaurant in the East Bay. Don't stop at sushi rolls - the robata grill serves exquisite whole squid, quail, and duck among others. The almond-encrusted shrimp tempura is heavenly. Have a house-brewed Pale Ale in the bar while you wait 30 minutes for your table. No reservations. Online ordering.

Address

2100 Ward St

Getting there

at Shattuck Ave near the Adeline split

Hours

Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2PM, 5PM-8:30PM; Sat Sun 5-8:30PM

Website

kiralaberkeley.com (opens in a new tab)