Experts' Choice Award Iyasare
What the experts agree on
Shotaro Kamio's Fourth Street gem fuses Japanese techniques with California ingredients, earning raves for adventurous izakaya fare and sushi. The buzzing dining room and heated patio make it worth the reservation.
“Chef Shotaro Kamio heads up the kitchen of this “real”-deal Japanese on Berkeley’s Fourth Street, crafting “sublime” sushi and “artful”, “adventurous” izakaya items.”
– Zagat
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"If I had stopped with this one dish I would have been happy, but nothing on that initial visit disappointed me, and some of the food lifted me to euphoria." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Japanese techniques and Californian ingredients blend harmoniously at this charming Berkeley getaway, which flaunts a buzzing dining room and a delightful (heated) patio." Full review
Fodor's "Reservations are recommended at this Fourth Street hot spot where the outdoor seating is ideal for people-watching and the Japanese country food is uniquely prepared." Full review
Time Out "Inspired by the artisanal ingredients and simple, rustic flavors of his native Tohoku region, chef-proprietor Shotaro Kamio blends the obscure with the familiar for surprisingly extraordinary tastes" Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"Japanese techniques and Californian ingredients blend harmoniously at this charming getaway, which flaunts a buzzing dining room and delightful (heated) patio" Full review
