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Manpuku - Berkeley, CA Sushi
Manpuku - Berkeley, CA Sushi
Manpuku - Berkeley, CA Sushi
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MANPUKU

(5.0 Score)
2977 College Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94705 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓ Titanic Roll ✓ Ashby Roll ✓ Tempura Roll ✓ Spider Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll ✓ Aloha Roll ✓ Dragon Roll ✓ Snake Roll ✓ Manpuku Roll ✓ Salmon Skin Roll ✓ Caterpillar Roll ✓ Hotking Roll ✓ Red Dragon Roll ✓ Kokomo ✓ Simba Roll ✓ Swamp Roll ✓ Fire Station Roll ✓ Veggie Tempura Roll ✓ Oshinko Maki ✓ Avocado Maki ✓ Umekyu Maki ✓ Umesiso Maki ✓ Kanpyo Maki ✓ California Maki ✓ Spicy Hotate Roll ✓ Tekka Maki ✓ Negihama Maki ✓ California with Tobiko Maki ✓ Salmon Avocado Maki ✓ Unaman Maki ✓ Unakyu Maki ✓ Rock ‘n’ Roll Maki ✓ Spicy Tuna Maki ✓ Deep Fried California Maki ✓ Philadelphia Maki ✓ New York Maki ✓ Crunch Poki Maki ✓ Crunch Tempura Maki ✓ Deep Fried Spicy Salmon Maki ✓ Tropical Maki

"Manpuku is well-known for its affordable, high-quality sushi. The restaurant offers a variety of options, including fresh sushi from the bar, a selection of rolls, bento combos, and authentic ramen made with noodles imported from Japan. High chairs are available for customers with children. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, Manpuku is a popular choice for locals seeking delicious Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and provides catering services for events. Additionally, they serve beer and wine exclusively for their customers and accept credit cards for payments.

2026 Update: Manpuku offers a dine-in, takeout options and paid street parking."

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License #200721910015

Price:

SPECIAL ROLL:
Titanic Roll: $13.95
Ashby Roll: $6.95
Tempura Roll: $6.95
Spider Roll: $10.95
Rainbow Roll: $12.95
Aloha Roll: $12.95
Dragon Roll: $13.95
Snake Roll: $12.95
Manpuku Roll: $13.95
Salmon Skin Roll: $4.50
Caterpillar Roll: $13.95
Hotking Roll: $12.95
Red Dragon Roll: $12.95
Kokomo: $11.95
Simba Roll: $13.95
Swamp Roll: $14.95
Fire Station Roll: $14.95
Veggie Tempura Roll: $6.95
MAKI ROLLS:
Oshinko Maki: $2.50
Avocado Maki: $3.95
Avocu Maki: $3.95
Umekyu Maki: $3.95
Umesiso Maki: $3.50
Kanpyo Maki: $3.25
California Maki: $4.95
Salmon Maki: $4.85
Spicy Hotate Roll: $6.50
Tekka Maki: $4.85
Negihama Maki: $5.95
California With Tobiko Maki: $5.95
Salmon Avocado Maki: $5.50
Unaman Maki: $6.50
Unakyu Maki: $6.50
Rock ‘N’ Roll Maki: $6.50

Contact:

(510) 848-2536

Mon-Sat: 11:30am - 2pm|4pm - 8pm
Sun: 11:30am - 8pm

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AKEMI Japanese Restaurant - Berkeley, CA Sushi
AKEMI Japanese Restaurant - Berkeley, CA Sushi
AKEMI Japanese Restaurant - Berkeley, CA Sushi
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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AKEMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
1695 Solano Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94707 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Inari Nigiri ✓ Tamago Nigiri ✓ Tobiko Nigiri ✓ Sake Nigiri ✓ Shiro Maguro Nigiri ✓ Albacore Toro Nigiri ✓ Hamachi Nigiri ✓ Tai Nigiri ✓ Hotategai Nigiri ✓ Amaebi Nigiri ✓ Chef's Choice Sashimi ✓ Shiro Maguro Sashimi ✓ Amaebi Sashimi ✓ Tako Sashimi ✓ Agadashi Tofu ✓ Mekabetsu ✓ Karaage ✓ Pork Gyoza ✓ Veggie Gyoza ✓ Tonkatsu ✓ Sake Yaki ✓ Hamachi Kama ✓ Okonimiyaki ✓ Buta Abara ✓ Spicy Miso Ramen ✓ Alaska Roll ✓ Philadelphia Roll ✓ Crunchy Tuna Roll ✓ Evil Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll ✓ Lion King Roll ✓ Kamakaze Roll ✓ Baked Scallop Roll ✓ Salmon Lover Roll ✓ Double Hamachi Roll ✓ Spicy Tina Roll ✓ Red Dragon Roll ✓ Cherry Blossom Roll ✓ Bluefin Truffle Roll ✓ Giants Roll ✓ Titanic Roll

"AKEMI Japanese Restaurant is an authentic Japanese restaurant with excellent choices of sushi. They serve lunch and dinner. Their interior ambiance is full of salvaged wood and upgraded kitchen equipment. They serve various Japanese dishes such as a la carte, bento, ramen, sashimi, nigiri, sushi combinations, and sushi rolls. One of the recommended dishes in their Sushi Rolls is spicy tuna, prepared with tuna, avocado, cucumber, and sprouts. They specialize in making Hotategai. Their famous dishes are maguro, Amaebi, and toro rolls. They also offer vegetarian options in this Veggie sushi recommended dish. AKEMI Japanese Restaurant also offer online orders.

2026 Update: AKEMI Japanese Restaurant has a semi-private banquet room that accommodates up to 30 people. The restaurant's sake selection is from renowned Japanese breweries."

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License #4073913

Price:

Sushi Menu – Nigiri
Inari (Sweet Fried Tofu) Nigiri: $5.00
Tamago (Omelet) Nigiri: $5.00
Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) Nigiri: $7.00
Sake (Salmon) Nigiri: $8.00
Shiro Maguro (Albacore) Nigiri: $8.00
Albacore Toro (Fatty White Tuna) Nigiri: $12.00
Hamachi (Yellowtail) Nigiri: $9.00
Tai (Red Snapper) Nigiri: $10.00
Hotategai (Scallop) Nigiri: $10.00
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) Nigiri: $11.00
Sashimi
Chef'S Choice Sashimi: $40.00
Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) Sashimi: $22.00
Hamachi Sashimi: $21.00
Shiro Maguro Sashimi: $20.00
Amaebisashimi: $27.00
Tako Sashimi: $20.00
Fried Dishes
Agadashi Tofu: $9.50
Mekabetsu: $11.00
Karaage: $11.00
Pork Gyoza: $9.50
Veggie Gyoza: $9.50
Tonkatsu: $14.00
Tempura: $14.00
Grilled And Pan-Fried Dishes
Sake Yaki: $22.00
Hamachi Kama: $19.00
Okonimiyaki: $18.00

Contact:

(510) 524-1286

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 2:30pmI5pm - 8:30pm
Fri-Sun: 11:30am - 2:30pmI5pm - 9pm

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Kiku Sushi - Berkeley, CA Sushi
Kiku Sushi - Berkeley, CA Sushi
Kiku Sushi - Berkeley, CA Sushi
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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KIKU SUSHI

(4.9 Score)
1316 Gilman Street,
Berkeley, CA 94706 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Hamachi ✓ Hamachi Toro ✓ Sake ✓ Ikura ✓ Saba ✓ Unagi ✓ Amaebi ✓ Aji ✓ Ebi ✓ Hotate ✓ Maguro ✓ Shiro Maguro ✓ Chu Toro ✓ Tako ✓ Tobiko ✓ Tamago ✓ Kani Ashi ✓ Anago ✓ Bano Ika ✓ Suzuki ✓ Umimasu ✓ Inari ✓ Avocado Nigiri ✓ Eggplant Nigiri ✓ Shiitake ✓ Fresh Wasabi ✓ Ankimo ✓ California Roll ✓ Baked Spicy Scallop Roll ✓ Dragon Roll ✓ Kaisen Futo-Maki ✓ Negi Hama ✓ Salmon Skin Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll ✓ Sabagari Maki ✓ Alaska ✓ Dynamite Roll ✓ Crunch Roll ✓ Tekka Maki ✓ Sake Maki ✓ Negi Toro ✓ Green Dragon Roll ✓ Spicy ✓ Crunchy Roll ✓ Sunshine Roll ✓ Emerald Roll ✓ Gilman Roll ✓ Pumpkin Roll ✓ Kiku Roll ✓ Ninja Roll ✓ Vegan California Roll ✓ Vegan Baked Spicy Scallop ✓ Vegan Spicy Tuna

"Kiku Sushi is a small, lively Japanese cafe that serves sushi & sake in a simple space with Asian decor. It specializes in Japanese sushi and vegetarian cuisine. They enjoy offering their customers classic sushi rolls and a creative and playful menu that they have to create while keeping fresh and seasonal ingredients in mind. They specialize in making Maki and California Roll is top-notch, prepared with Crab, avocado, and cucumber. Their chefs bring you a unique experience every time you come in. So come in to try the new food they are creating to make a more memorable time for you and your family. Kiku Sushi is wheelchair-accessible and offers takeout options.

2026 Update: Kiku Sushi is a great place for watching sports, catering, outdoor seating and delivery."

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License #4688256

Price:

Nigiri & Specials
Hamachi: $11.50
Hamachi Toro: $12.75
Sake: $9.25
Ikura: $9.50
Saba: $8.75
Unagi: $11.25
Amaebi: $11.50
Aji: $11.95
Ebi: $7.95
Hotate: $9.50
Maguro: $9.75
Shiro Maguro: $9.25
Chu Toro: $18.50
Tako: $9.50
Tobiko: $9.75
Tamago: $7.50
Kani Ashi: $8.95
Anago: $12.95
Bano Ika: $7.95
Suzuki: $7.50
Umimasu: $9.75
Inari: $7.50
Avocado Nigiri: $7.50
Eggplant Nigiri: $7.50
Shiitake (Nigiri Only): $6.00
Fresh Wasabi: $5.50
Ankimo (Sushi): $11.50
Maki (Rolls)
California Roll: $12.95
Baked Spicy Scallop Roll: $14.95
Dragon Roll: $20.95
Kaisen Futo-Maki: $16.95
Negi Hama: $12.95
Salmon Skin Roll: $11.95
Spicy Tuna Roll: $12.95
Rainbow Roll: $20.95
Sabagari Maki: $11.95
Alaska: $11.95
Dynamite Roll: $11.95
Crunch Roll: $18.95

Discount:

50% Off for all beer and wine on every Thursday

Contact:

(510) 525-5458

Tue-Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Sat: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 9:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed

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MANPUKU REVIEWS

Very nice sushi and Japanese restaurant. It’s small with a long counter and 5 or 6 small tables. You order food and pay first at the cashier before you sit at a table. That’s a bit odd since you really cannot give a tip until afterwards since you don’t have a clue about the service. The food is very good with great flavors and there’s decent quality and quantity. We ordered a tempura roll which was really delicious and only cost $6.85! We also ordered a rainbow roll for $11.85 which was good although the sushi was a little thin. The nigiri was better with more quantity and the quality was also very good. We spent $55 for dinner with tax and were full. Yes, we left a tip in cash.

Really nice place to have delicious food and be served by kind staffs!! Definitely to go again soon~!! Again visited with more friends and all were satisfied with good food and kind service.

One of our favorite place for dinner. We usually order here every Friday. Best sushi and Japanese cuisine. Everything is so delicious and so fresh.

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AKEMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Randomly picked this place for lunch and my group was so pleased! We ordered miso soup, salmon sashimi, lion king roll, and asemi rolls. They were all delicious, especially the lion king roll. Service was excellent and the ambience was lovely. We will remember this place the next time we are in Berkeley, for sure.

Excellent. I’ve been here several times since 2022 and this was the best. The okonomiyaki is crunchy and amazing. The salmon plate is always great. Salmon is super high quality. The tempura is light and delicious. The only thing I would change is slightly brighter lighting.

so yummy!! Me and my boyfriend ate 3 sushi plates + nagiri. I was pretty full afterwards. They had so many options. I really loved...ALL OF THEM !!! The servers are so sweet This sushi might be the best in town. It is in a cute little location.

KIKU SUSHI REVIEWS

This place takes the “& vegetarian” in their name seriously! So many sushi places have “vegetarian” options that turn out disappointing or limited, but not here. There were more vegetarian and vegan rolls than anywhere I’ve ever seen, and those options were just as interesting and delicious as any roll you could get at another sushi place. Plus, the nigiri was delicious - clearly high quality fish, and well made rice.

We had the most delightful time interacting with the wonderful owners brother and sister Dynamic Duo The Sushi is delicious! Sushi is super fresh and a great portion in every bite. They will definitely go back.

I love this place! I got the Sake oyako don and it was a huge plate of salmon. We loved our dinner here.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MANPUKU Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

AKEMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KIKU SUSHI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10