Ippuku

More Tokyo street chic than standard sushi house, this izakaya—the Japanese equivalent of a bar with appetizers—with bamboo-screen booths serves up surprising fare, from chicken tartare to wonderful yakitori, skewers such as bacon-wrapped enoki, bacon-wrapped mushrooms, and pork belly. (Anything skewered here is sure to please.) Dinner beats lunch at Ippuku, and savvy diners make reservations...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

"Live dangerously" at this "friendly" Japanese izakaya near the Downtown Berkeley BART station, where "two guys and a hibachi" reward "adventurous eaters" with "amazing" yakitori and other dishes featuring "various chicken parts" that might "challenge" your "comfort zone"; just "bring plenty of yen", as the fare and the "interesting" shochus and sakes that "go with them" can "add up quickly."

Posted on March 10, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Why did we dine here? – Ippuku is a Japanese Izakaya style restaurant in downtown Berkeley focused on serving yakitori skewers cooked on robata charcoal grill, soba, ramen, and other dishes in an interesting but narrow dining hall. They have a good selection of sake, shouchu, beer and other spirits. They are located on Center street in a long row of restaurants, a block from UC Berkeley.

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Posted by Foodnut.com on July 29, 2015. Brought to you by zomato.

Average Rating

60

Ippuku transports you to Japan- small but inviting with subtle lighting and an evening on the town flair. Cozy tables invite romance and mystique. The menu items include serious must haves- dungeness crab croquettes and bacon wrapped mochi. The server was very helpful with menu selection and portions to share.

Posted by hanid on February 25, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

60

It sounded nice to go to a place and have various yakitori (skewers) but the expectation has not been met. The food was very well cooked but it was not food to die for or to remember for ever. So I would recommend it to people since the idea is very interesting but they should be carefull in what they...

Posted by vageliskos on February 18, 2015. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

100

This place has amazing pizza. Hands down. I love the quirk of adding a little "sliver" of pizza every time you buy one! They also give out samples aka slivers for you to try, which of course only gets you hooked. The staff is super friendly and amazing, and the pizza is incredibly fresh and delicious. On par with Cheeseboard...

Posted by Ellen K on December 01, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

100

Ippuku is an izakaya-style establishment that combines buzz with intimacy. Seating is laid out beautifully in small, semi-private booths but the restaurant's immense popularity ensures that it never feels quiet.

Ippuku's menu is diverse but there's a special emphasis on chicken. Chicken breast cartilage, hearts and a tartare dish are all available. Drinks are strictly Japanese.

Posted by Rachel on October 19, 2014. Brought to you by gogobot.

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Posted on August 25, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

The flavor of Japan in downtown Berkeley. Specializing in yakitori and shochu.

Posted on September 21, 2014. Brought to you by gogobot.

Experience traditional Izakaya-style dining and drinking at this little spot located in the heart of the city. There's a focus on authenticity in every aspect of the restaurant; from the inviting all-wood entrance with Japanese signage to the delightfully rustic interiors. Seating is in the form of intimate, warmly-lit wooden booths seating just four. There's a traditional low seating area for...

Posted on June 19, 2013. Brought to you by cityseekr.