Kirala

Name: Kirala
Address: 2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705, United States, California, CA, US
Telephone: +1 5105-493-486.0
Rating: 4.5

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4.5

( 8 reviews )

Japanese, Sushi Bars $$

2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705, United States

+1 5105-493-486.0

Introducing Kirala Restaurant, a Japanese dining establishment known for its high-quality sushi and simple yet elegant design. Located at 2100 Ward St, Berkeley, CA, Kirala offers a menu featuring a variety of sushi rolls, short ribs, teriyaki salmon, and crispy katsus. The restaurant has earned a reputation for its fresh and delicious food, with particular praise for its black cod robata and real crab California roll. Customers have noted the cozy and welcoming atmosphere at Kirala, making it a top choice for Japanese cuisine in the East Bay area. The restaurant operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with opening hours from 5:30-8:30 PM, providing an intimate and exclusive dining experience. With a focus on traditional Japanese flavors and high-quality ingredients, Kirala Restaurant offers a unique and authentic culinary experience for sushi enthusiasts.

Amenities and More

Credit cards
Free of charge street parking
No-contact delivery
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Usually a wait

Reviews

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Vickie jones

March 22, 2024

Really high quality sushi with simple design. Price is pretty hefty but the rolls are really good especially the eel and rainbow rolls. A bit of a wait if you arrive right as they open. Recommend ordering the rolls and the short ribs. Squid is okay, shrimp skewers are not worth it. The terrayaki salmon is pretty good, and the katsus are all definitely very crispy but I would order raw fish if I were here as that is definitely their specialty.

Nancy brown

March 22, 2024

Come here if you want fresh sushi. The black cod robata was so delicious! The kids enjoyed their tempura and katsu dinners. The katsu was on the lean side so it was a bit tough. Bring cash if you can. They charge an additional 4% if you pay with a credit card.

Leigh kelsey

March 22, 2024

After many years, this sushi and Japanese restaurant is still quite good and popular. The fish in my sashimi was fresh, the clam miso was quite hot (hate it when miso is like warm which often is many sushi restaurants). The service was pretty fast though they were busy as always.

Stefano marrone

March 22, 2024

We came for a late dinner. It was packed but everyone was still super warm and welcoming. Our server and hostess were so nice. The sushi and sous chefs were amazing and went above and beyond at the end of the night. We had the chawan mushi, gyoza, uni, tsukemono, sukiyaki, and beef katsu, and a taste of the tamago. Everything was superb and full of flavor. Eat in and make sure you try the tamago. You won't regret it.

Tal anatian

March 22, 2024

I can’t think of a better sushi restaurant in the East Bay. Note: California roll is made from real crab NOT Krab (or imitation crab made from fish mashed into a paste) which is served in every other sushi restaurant I’ve eaten at.

Dennis walker

March 22, 2024

Good spot for sushi, it gets very hectic and there's little space when it gets busy so id say call in advance. I'm so happy they had natto because most restaurants don't! I liked all my dishes so not much to say except props to the chef. We were waiting almost an hour after an order mishap but they were kind enough to not charge us for one of the rolls. I'd recommend this place for parties since I saw some birthday celebrations going on and they sing along with you. May or may not come back, probably with more people since it's hard to get a table for one or two.

David nanyes

March 22, 2024

This is a very quaint and cozy restaurant and the food is fresh and delicious. They don’t vary the menu too much, which I prefer because I know I will be able to order my favorites.