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10. Burma Superstar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas V
This place has a hard time managing the crowds and popularity. We spent 30 minutes on the phone trying to get through to order some food to go. Once at the restaurant, it was the usual noise bomb, people shouting instead of having conversations. Lots of people waiting outside for a table. The food is OK.
9. Vanessa's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Tom H
Outstanding in every way. Food came out fast and wonderfully prepared. Had the Shaking Beef and the Green Papaya salad to start. Both very flavorful and light. The beef was so tender â like biting into clouds. On to the Chicken Crispy Rolls â superior to the regular you get of this standard at other Asian restaurants. Then the Tuna Carpaccio, lightly sauced and slightly tangy, providing a nice contrast to the Shaking Beef. The outlier was the duck confit strudel. Itâs a hit. A rare combination of Asian and Italian influence in a filo-like dough. For entree we had the Lemongrass seafood. Perfectly cooked. Added a side of stir fried eggplant in a garlic oil. Wonderful. Wonderful. All wonderful. The small plate is a novel idea but not too small. Each of the starters are good for 3-4 to share. So you should think of this as more like protein rich tapas than tiny Vietnamese. Basically, they skip all the heavy carbs. Call ahead for reservations as this place was packed.
8. Everest Kitchen
Namaste, We cook homemade style Nepalese & Indian food in our kitchen. We have lot of vegan, veggies & gluten free option as well. Our lunch special includes your choice of main entree surrounded by Daal Soup, Raita, Naan, Rice, Papad, Salad & Nepali Aach
Reviewed By JayBeeCA
We came for the lunch and the lunch specials were well priced and they were tasty and filling. We also ordered appetizers too so we had to roll out the door at the end of the meal we were so full (but satisfied). Everyone liked their meals and the staff were great too. This place is a gem.Prices for dinner are a bit higher but the lunch specials offer a great variety for an excellent price.
7. Bua Luang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By richardsV5730KZ
I have had worse and far better. Good but not great. Atmosphere very good. Service very good and portions sufficient. Quit. Good place for a conversation
6. Berkeley Social Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Inspired, contemporary Korean American cuisine located in the heart of Berkeley's University Avenue. Serving innovative Asian dinners and a creative American breakfast and brunch menu with a touch of Asian influence. We combine top notch chefs, top-qualit
Reviewed By jalfong
The name "Berkeley Social Club" doesn't exactly scream Korean restaurant, but surprisingly, that's exactly what it is, with a Korean-American fusion vibe. Located in the gigantic former Perdition Smokehouse space, the restaurant is the brainchild of co-owner Steven Choi, who has several other restaurants in the Bay Area, many of which are known for their Korean-inspired breakfast dishes and their signature dish known as "Millionaire's Bacon." I have been to both Sweet Maple and Kitchen Story in San Francisco, so imagine my happiness that Choi and his partners finally opened a branch in the East Bay, specifically in Berkeley where the college crowd meet urban professionals vibe really gels well with the menu they tend to serve up at the restaurants owned by Choi.We came to Berkeley Social Club on a Saturday afternoon not only because we've wanted to try out this place in the past year that it opened but we were ecstatic that they had Happy Hour seven days a week! So with happy news in tow, our party knew we had to go with the Sampler Happy Hour which featured an assorted variety of appetizers including crispy fried oysters, Doggy which are sliced corn dogs, Takoballs which are pancake balls with minced octopus, scallions, bonito and nori flakes, and of course their signature KFC otherwise known as Korean Fried Chicken which were boneless and skinless and had plenty of ooey gooey sauce all over them. We like getting the sampler because it gives an indication of what a restaurant's menu is all about. I found the KFC a bit too sticky for my taste, but well prepared nonetheless. The oysters were a little too overcooked and the corn dogs were not the most remarkable, but we really liked the uniqueness of the Tako Balls. So much so that we ordered an additional order of the Tako Balls a la carte with a Happy Hour discount of 6 dollars, that an an order of Garlic Fries at a Happy Hour discount of 5 dollars really satisfied us. Of course we had to get our cocktail hour on and I ordered the Strawberry Yuja made with fresh strawberries mixed with soju, lemon juice and citron tea. It was a refreshing delight with a Happy Hour discount at 7 dollars a piece, it was like a strawberry margarita done right.For dinner my dining mates had the options to go in a number of different directions, which gave off what a true vibe their Korean American fusion aesthetic is all about. Others went with the traditional meets hip Bulgogi Bowl, Spicy Pork Bowl and the Belly Pot, I decided to take a chance and go with the G.I. Fried Rice which was Kimchi Fried Rice topped with bacon, span, egg, nori and scallion. I'm always down for something truly unique, especially something you can't make a home and this Korean fusion fried rice definitely fit the bill. The dish was nicely composed with lots of different ingredients you wouldn't normally see together as I loved the large slices of Spam right on top of the sunny side up fried egg on top of bed of fried rice. I think others in my party liked their dinners as well as nothing was left over despite the big order we had.Berkeley Social Club is a unique restaurant mainly because their specialty is brunch as highlighted by their continued popularity of their Millionaire's Bacon and Fried Chicken and waffles. I've been for breakfast and it's great. But dinner might be a real find due to the fact of how affordable their dishes are and of course that Happy Hour that lasts seven days a week! You can't beat prices like that on this particular stretch of University Avenue in Berkeley and for that we should all be making our membership at the Berkeley Social Club an annual due.Hi Jalfong. Thank you for being a fan of our sister restaurants and for visiting Berkeley Social Club. It sounds like you are a true food lover, enjoying so many items and we appreciate your comprehensive review on our dinner offerings. We're pleased to know you are a fan of our breakfast as well. Hopefully we'll see you back sometime soon for you to try even more items and we'd love to hear your feedback again!
5. White Lotus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas B
I can't tell you enough about this place. The food quality and flavor were superior. It tastes like local "IN" Thailand food. We ordered so many things. Soups, appetizers, entrees. Everything was high flavor, fresh and delish. Find your favorite and be prepared. I imagine the lower marks here are by people that are used to the American tamed down foods. This is the real deal.
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4. Kirala
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Rick N
We visited on a Thursday night with a friend who lives in Orinda and were pleased with the food here. We ordered mostly Sushi and the Sushi was fresh and tasty,. Seaweed Salad was good, Loved the squid skewers and cooked Scallops. Gindara, Hanachi, Albacore, Unagi, and king salmon sushi were all tasty. Good place and busy.
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3. China Village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By 144alant
Youâll never think youâre eating in Cheng Du, but for the US this represents authentic Szechuan pretty well. Avoid the old-standby recipes and familiar lunch plates and order something you donât recognize â especially if your server tries to talk you out of it! Wonderful vegetarian dishes include my favorites like fish-fragrance eggplant. Spicing is often a bit on the mild side â if you want to be authentic, speak up.
2. Iyasare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Inspired by the artisanal ingredients and simple, rustic flavors of his native Tohoku region, chef-owner Shotaro Kamio blends the obscure with the familiar for surprisingly extraordinary tastes. Craft beer, wine and sake. Seasonal, local farm-sourced ingr
Reviewed By bamboola
On Monday nights, this place serves its lunch menu - hence, dinner for the price of lunch. We booked for 5:30 p.m. when the restaurant opens. As opening time approached, a line started to form. Those without reservations were turned away.We ordered several items to share. The pork belly ramen was exquisite. The tempura with prawns was the most unique dish. Instead of individual fried pieces of vegetables and shrimp, all the ingredients were chopped and mixed into one big piece. The serving included four big pieces, each the size of a big hand. We ordered a few other dishes to share, but the tempura and the ramen were stand outs.Service was prompt and professional.
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1. Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By 3ACDs
We stopped in for lunch on Saturday. There were only a few tables occupied, and getting seated was easy. The dining room was simple, yet warm and attractive. My husband ordered the beef stew and chose "mildly spicey" for the broth. It was a huge bowl containing a variety of pickled and other vegetables and beef. He chose the mixed grains instead of the white rice that goes with it, and the grains were perfectly made. Soft, yet chewy, plain yet flavorful. The broth had a delicious depth of flavor. I ordered the "cold bowl" of bulgogi (flavored sliced beef) over rice. It also came piled high with at least six or more types of veggies, each with their own flavor profile. All good. There was a decent amount of the beef, but if you are a big meat eater, it's not a lot of meat. A sunny side egg sat on top of the food. My egg could have been on the griddle a bit longer. The egg white was still clear and gelatinous on the top. There are also 8-10 small "sides" that automatically get delivered to the table with your meal - kim chee, garlic pepper tofu, seaweed salad, pickled daikon, argar blocks with scallions & sesame oil, kale in soy sauce & sesame oil, broccoli. Everything was very tasty, and seemed very healthy. A lot of veggies, and the food was not oily or greasy. When we were nearly finished, one of the servers asked if we wanted more of any of the side dishes. We were stuffed and declined refills. We also liked having the carafe of water at our table. All in all, a really good place to eat, and a great deal.
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