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Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
2451 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley 94704 Driving directions
Japanese,Izakaya

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  • Japanese
  • Izakaya

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On Shattuck Avenue, this stylish gem from Chef Asuka Uchida brings it with a bang. The building is painted blue with dark tiles along the bottom, silver-framed windows, and a red neon sign. If that doesn't sound on trend, the modern izakaya menu does the trick with a panoply of dishes. It's a modest space, with a shimmering open kitchen, bar featuring floating shelves of bottles, and charcoal is the dominant palette.
On the menu, diners are privy to a myriad of staples like hot pot, skewers, rice boxes, and sandos. While the karaage is prize-worthy, the team's skill runs across the board. From tempura to tofu, they are clearly doing something special. To wit: green bean fritters with sansho curry, followed by creamy tofu enriched with ginger and scallion.

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  • From €100
    Downtown Berkeley Inn
    Good 7.8
    356 m - 2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94704
  • From €119
    Hotel Shattuck Plaza
    Very good 8
    492 m - 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 94704
  • From €91
    Nash Hotel
    Pleasant 6.2
    838 m - 2045 University Ave., Berkeley 94704

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