Vegan
Japanese
Reported to be the sister restaurant of Shizen in San Francisco. Serves all-vegan sushi, ramen, and other Japanese eats. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm.
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1956 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California, USA, 94704
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Added by Yuna_X on 22 Mar 2022
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57 Reviews
First Review by Yuna_X
becglt
Points +328
Wow wow wow - Edit
The food was delicious. It’s worth the price even if it’s expensive. The sauces were sooooo good. The sushis were creative and unique. Only thing I didn’t like was the miso soup starter. The portion of edamame was very cheap.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-22
Pros: Delicious sauces, Original
Cons: Miso soup, Cheap portion of edamames
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JohnWaldum
Points +750
Fantastic Vegan Japanese Restaurant! - Edit
We've been to the first location in SF many many times and always make it a point to bring everyone we know there. Now we have an option in the Eastbay. Most of the items are exactly the same as Shizen in SF but the specialty roles are very different and delicious.
Read morePros: Food, Food, Food
Cons: None
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CelinaB13
Points +827
Gorgeous sushi - Edit
Loved the presentation of the specialty rolls. Looked as good as they taste! Pricey but super nice for a date night out. Highly recommend!
Read moreThe Manila dune was a little spicier than I expected but I loved it and the ewa was the best roll by far. I was also so happy I could get a vegan Philadelphia roll. So hard to find a vegan version and this one was delish 😁
Pros: Creative rolls, Delicious, Lots of options
Cons: Pricey
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vegandinosaur
Points +381
Amazing - Edit
That is all 🍣 recommend The Wedge
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Peterapeterpeter
Points +140
Best sushi ever - Edit
Hospitality amazing: they seat us bar since they were busy, a beautiful wood bar overlooking the chefs and their large assortment of fresh veg and tofu. 😋
Read moreTasty: hell yeah. Tempura, ewa and California roll delicious…
Atmosphere: vibrant and beautiful
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nrosales
Points +18
Amazing - Edit
Wonderful, beautiful food. Excellent service and tight but comfortable dining room. I will eat here many times again!
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taiwanesetexan
Points +9510
Fast service - Edit
Two of us stepped in and sat at the bar. Our orders came out extremely fast, which was a little problematic since we had limited table space on which to keep everything and felt rushed to finish our food to make room. But that wasn't too much trouble since everything was delicious. I enjoyed the flavors of the eggplant tataki, but it wasn't the easiest to eat with chopsticks: a spoon might have been better. The Barbers specialty roll is the Surprise Ending from Shizen, but strangely was brought out in the middle of our meal. My favorite was the Point Reyes roll, mostly because of the spicy sauce and hearty mushroom in the middle. The grilled mushrooms were also perfect. Would recommend making a reservation ahead of time (possibly over the phone).
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martiroberta
Points +555
Perfect sushi - Edit
Great atmosphere, great food, great service. It was worth the 40 minute wait because we didn't have reservations both times we have been.
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SwayDQ
Points +18
Best Freaking Vegan Sushi I Have Ever Had In My Life!!! The Pacifica and Pokai ! - Edit
Great experience ! Friendly staff and great service !😄
Read morePros: 100% Vegan! , Great service and super friendly staff!😄, Location
Cons: Small so have to reserve or get there when open , Only open for dinner, Not open Monday
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Angelo23
Points +282
Awesome sushi in EB - Edit
This is the sister restaurant to Shizen so if you have been there then you know what to expect. The rolls are similar to Shizen but have different names all have same amazing flavor. There's also a Tane location in Honolulu and it's also great with a huge dining room. Great spot for date nights and special occasions. May need to make reservations on busy nights.
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TotesMabes
Points +210
Amazing - Edit
Best meal I’ve had all year. We ordered miso soup, gyozas, the Philadelphia roll, and the Pacifica roll. It was all great, but the Pacifica roll was spectacular.
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SarahS88
Points +2294
Fancy - Edit
*Update* we came back and tried the Brussel Sprouts, the Wedge, and the Mushrooms! The Brussel Sprouts were a real crowd pleaser!
Read moreThis is a pretty fancy vegan spot. Everything was delicious! We had the gyoza, the ewa, and the pokai. The ewa was our favorite!
I feel like I would’ve appreciated this place more if I hadn’t been vegetarian for so many years and vegan for 4. I would imagine people who really miss seafood sushi would really love this place and have an appreciation I didn’t.
Definitely get a reservation though and prepare to wait - it is very popular!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-06
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abertole
Points +96
Dream Birthday Dinner - Edit
One of the things we’ve really missed since going vegan is sushi. We tried making our own vegan sushi but we’re very disappointed. This sushi was HEAVENLY. Textures, colors, flavors and visual appeal made it all wonderful.
Read morePros: All vegan so no worries about fish sauce or roe, Visually stunning , Fascinating flavor combinations
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RYEKnox
Points +31
Great Food with a bit of Fun - Edit
Went last night while in town and was so happy with the experience. Cozy space with great atmosphere. I've been trying to make my own vegan sushi for a while and wanted to see how the pros do it. Brussel sprouts and roasted mushroom share plates were amazing. Rolls were creative and fun -- two had surprising ingredients like 'fire' and 'suspense.' Tried a couple pieces of nigiri (tomato and okra) and were pleased with those as well. Watch out for the Barbers roll; think of it kind of like 'spice roulette.' I got the spicy piece and really felt it, but it was still so tasty, none the less.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-12-12
Pros: So tasty, Comfortable atmosphere, Light-hearted and accessible
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Amy3
Points +54
creative and delicious - Edit
We had the mushroom and brussel sprout appetizers with a selection of their beautiful and creative sushi. Everything was outstanding. Looking forward to our next visit. The to go boxes were compostable and minimal packaging.
Read morePros: Fabulous presentation, Delicious food, Good sized portions
Amy3
We have been back many times since this first visit and it is always fantastic. Try the owner’s homemade cheesecake. Delicious!
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ynwa
Points +2059
Berkeley vegan sushi - Edit
Expansive menu from soup and salads to basic rolls, nigiri and complex sushi. Reservations recommended. Good drink menu as well.
Read morePros: All vegan, Creative items, Cozy
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Veganomad
Points +377
really, really tasty vegan sushi! - Edit
I ordered a specialty roll which was amazing. It was also pretty expensive. When I saw the more expensive rolls on the menu, I thought twice, but decided to go for it anyway.
Read moreThe food didn't disappoint, but honestly when I opened up the tiny little to-go box, I was pretty shocked. A lot smaller than it looked in the picture... One could probably fit the whole thing in one's mouth.
Cons: very expensive
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CeeDee
Points +153
Wow, wow, wow! - Edit
I had heard about Tane opening in Berkeley for a while and thought I might like to try it. Tane's sister restaurant Shizen in SF has gotten rave reviews for years and I've never been able to get there. Tane blew me away! I went with some friends and it seemed like we ordered everything on the menu. We practically rolled out of there!
Read moreIt's not just sushi, it's small plates and you can get noodles. But definitely try the special rolls, they're off the charts!
The food is beautifully prepared and incredibly delicious! I will go there again and again.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-14
Pros: Creative, beautiful food, Vegan dashi!, Wonderful, knowledgeable service
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daveoz
Points +1168
Finally Vegan Sushi in Berkeley - Edit
My wife and I are big fans of an associated Vegan Sushi restaurant in SF however parking is tough and traffic can be a problem so it was wonderful to find a place about the same distance from our home but with much less traffic to deal with and easy parking. Another plus is you can make reservations, as the other place there can be a two hour wait. The sushi is immaculately prepared and delicious with some very creative combinations. The presentation, as you can see from the photos, is amazing! A must destination if you love Sushi! Oh, they roasted Brussels Sprout appetizer is to die for!
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anir117
Points +491
Flavourful - Edit
Lots of choices! Also, genius packing for take away- ramen broth separate from noodles which prevented mushy noodles!
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TariqIbrahim
Points +310
Shizen's sister restaurant - Edit
This is Berkeley's Shizen. Enough said!
Read morePros: All-vegan sushi, Great Ambience
Cons: Long wait times
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gwennam
Points +469
Effing Fantastic Holy Cows - Edit
This is the best food I’ve eaten since I can remember. The selection is wide and it is just drop-dead delicious.
Read moreWe had the Pokai, Wedge, Manila Dune, and a buckwheat soba noodle salad. Gorgeous plating, incredible tastes, nice atmosphere. New favorite.
Pros: Such good food
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YifanWang
Points +42
A feast for the tongue and eye - Edit
Explosive flavors and vibrant colors! The sake are definitely worth trying!
Read morePros: Amazing food, Very fair price, Service is reasonably fast
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djsienne
Points +113
Amazing vegan sushi - Edit
Flavors were amazing and unique. 10/10 experience
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Amazing presentation , Really fast and friendly service
Cons: A bit pricy
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MarEichler17
Points +289
Delicious!! - Edit
We’ve been to Shizen many times and we’re so happy to have a place like it on this side of the bay. Food was delicious, we will be going back regularly.
Read morePros: Amazing combinations of flavor, Tons of GF options
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GaylePaul
Points +31
Transcendent!! - Edit
Tane is unbelievably delicious sushi and tempura. Just fabulously tasty, gorgeous and delicious. I can’t wait to go a second time. We made it take out and the gorgeous sushi travelled so well. This is my favorite favorite favorite new place. Sister restaurant to Shizen
Read morePros: All vegan, All gorgeous , All delicious
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sagarak
Points +584
Just like Shizen - Edit
If you’ve been to the sister restaurant in San Francisco, Shizen, you’ll love this place! Similar flavors and ambiance with a different menu. Everything was great! Make sure to order the Brussels sprouts! Decent street parking available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-14
Pros: Great flavors, Upscale dining
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