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Sushi Banzai

Address
1019 Camelia St Berkeley CA 94710
Phone
(510) 524-6625
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Hide Nagano is the owner and chef of Sushi Banzai. Born and raised in Japan he trained under sushi chef's in Japan and has brought his skills to America. One of Hide's first jobs in America was at the first Yoshi's restaurant on Claremont Avenue in Oakland. He decided to open his own Japanese restaurant and in 1989 Sushi Banzai opened its doors. A family restaurant with a warm environment...

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Nice neighborhood Japanese restaurant

Average Rating
80

We had the sushi/sashimi combination dinner. The food was good & a good value. It came with miso soup & a bowl of rice. The selection is chef's choice & while everything was good, I would have preferred fresh salmon over smoked.

The best Sushi and Sashimi in the East SF Bay Area

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100

I've learned the hard way how literally sashimi lovers are in the kitchen's hands. At Sushi Banzai the hands are spotless, the fish is genuinely "sashimi quality", and the proprietors (who are also the kitchen staff) inspire both confidence and a willingness to try new foods. Their knowledgeable, friendly approach to their craft means a superb meal every time. The...

Hidden jem worth finding

Average Rating
80

This is really one of the best sushi restaurants in the East Bay. Small and in an obscure location. I would never have found it if I had not been taken there by a friend. I have returned a few times. It can be hard to get in to as the restaurant is tiny but it's worth the effort.

fresh neighborhood sushi, cozy, friendly

Average Rating
80

We've been going to this place for years. Its our go-to spot for neighborhood sushi. It's not fancy, but its fresh and reasonably priced for sushi. the chef loves to play reggae at the sushi bar, so this place definitely has its own character. they have a 'special roll' called a 'B 29' that we love, its a tempura of...

Neighborhood sushi

Average Rating
80

Sushi Banzai is a small simple space with a simple menu. The sushi was really fresh and tasty. The sushi chef was very friendly and the atmosphere was casual.

Business description (4)

Sushi Banzai can be found at Camelia St 1019. The following is offered: Restaurants: Sushi. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Berkeley there are 9 other Restaurants: Sushi. An overview can be found here.

Wide-ranging menu reminiscent of small neighborhood restaurants in Tokyo. Sushi is a good deal while the dishes don't fare as well.

If you go to Sushi Banzai, you`ll find a place that focuses on preparing a Japanese cuisine dominated by sushi.

Atmosphere: Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner.

Details to Note: Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly.

Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard and Visa

Hours of Operation: Tue-Fri 11:30a-2p, 5:30p-10p, Sat, Sun...

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