Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
My relationship with Mifune didn't start with a big spark. I resisted its charms for some time, to be truthful. I skipped around, exploring many other noodles spots, occasionally declaring my love for them.
But all the while Mifune stayed true, slowly…More »
Categories:
Japanese,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Mission
More spacious than its sister location on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley, Cha-Ya on Valencia packs the same powerful punch in terms of taste and quality. My dining companion and I ordered widely from the menu and shared everything (something I highly…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
One of my favorite places for lunch in the City. For a mere $8.99 you can procure a gigantuan bowl of ramen or udon (excellent broth!) accompanied by curry over rice or whatever over rice dish it is you fancy. Oher choices include tuna sashimi, unagi…More »
When I used to teach English to non-native speakers in Millbrae and Burlingame this place was a staple. Tiny restaurant, just a few tables and the sushi bar. Divine ramen and decent sushi as well. Great prices, good service also.
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
Great place for cheap and cheerful food. I love their ramen!
Their zaru soba is also well-liked by my friends.
They partially validate parking in the main J-town garage, which is a nice perk since it is right across the street.
The croquettes are a…More »
This place does a bustling business, and Sunday morning is no exception. At lunch, three sets are available. We ordered Set A and Set B. Both come with salad- a disgusting amalgamation of what we guessed to be mashed tofu and mayonnaise- (skip this),…More »
If you work in SoMa and dig Vietnamese food, Tin ought to be in your lunch rotation.
Their pho helped me deal with an unrelenting cold and I love that the menu's got a "green of the day with garlic" option. Having never met a green I didn't like I…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Ryowa gets points for their offering of free kimchee, and for pairing their ramen with delicious fried rice and gyoza which combine to form their lunch special- reasonably priced at around $7.
Ryowa loses points for keeping their interior so dark that…More »
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