Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
berkeley
1316 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA, 94706 ↗
Popular
- Seaweed Salad ●Tender marinated seaweed tossed with special sauce and subtle sweetness$9.50
- Hamachi ●Premium yellowtail nigiri sushi$12.00
- Maguro ●Tuna nigiri sushi$10.25
- Fresh Wasabi ●Condiment item$5.50
Appetizers
- Veggie Gyoza ●Vegetable dumplings with a crisp golden bottom and tender, savory filling$8.75
- Crispy Rice & Avocado With Spicy TunaSeared sushi rice topped with creamy avocado, jalapeno, drizzles of spicy sauce, and spicy tuna$15.75
- Miso Glazed Black Cod ●Silky black cod, gently marinated in a sweet-savory miso and broiled until caramelized$15.95
- Edamame ●Warm, lightly salted young soybeans, simple, fresh, and satisfying$8.50
- Spicy EdamameWarm edamame tossed in a savory, garlic-forward chili seasoning with just the right kick$8.75
- Black Cod Belly TempuraRare, richly marbled black cod belly in a light, delicate tempura, fried until crisp and golden$13.95
- Stuffed Shiitake MushroomPlump shiitake mushrooms filled with a savory blend of tofu, miso, and aromatic shiso$9.75
- Nasu Miso ●Soft, smoky eggplant glazed in a sweet-savory miso sauce, rich in umami$9.95
- Grilled Hamachi Kama Collar ●Rare, hand-selected yellowtail collar, expertly grilled to crisp the skin while preserving its rich, buttery interior$27.50
- Veggie Tempura AppetizerLightly battered seasonal vegetables, fried until crisp and golden$14.95
- Shrimp Tempura AppetizerCrispy, golden tempura shrimp with a light, airy batter and tender, juicy bite$17.95
- Combination Tempura Appetizer ●Crispy, golden tempura shrimp and fresh vegetables with a light, airy crunch$17.95
- Okra Tempura ●Fresh okra, lightly battered and fried until crisp and airy$9.95
- Crispy Rice & Sweet Potato ●Appetizer item$9.75
- Crispy Rice & Avocado ●Seared sushi rice topped with creamy avocado, jalapeno, and a drizzle of spicy sauce$9.75
- Agedashi TofuDelicately fried silken tofu with a crisp golden exterior and a soft center, served in a warm, umami-rich savory broth$10.50
- Ankimo (Appetizer)Often called the 'foie gras of the sea,' ankimo is monkfish liver prepared delicately$15.75
Bento Boxes Lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Lunch Bento Box ●Grilled chicken glazed in house-made teriyaki sauce, served with fresh salad and chef's choice sushi roll$19.95
- Katsu Bento Box LunchCrispy breaded pork cutlet or chicken, fried golden and sliced for perfect bite, served with fresh salad and chef's choice sushi roll$20.95
- Salmon Teriyaki Lunch Bento BoxGrilled Atlantic salmon glazed in house-made teriyaki sauce, served with fresh salad and chef's choice sushi roll$20.95
- Miso Glazed Black Cod Lunch Bento BoxSilky black cod marinated in sweet white miso and gently broiled until tender and caramelized$23.95
- Black Cod Belly Tempura Bento Box LunchDelicate black cod belly lightly battered and fried until crisp and golden$21.95
- Vegetarian Combo Bento Box Lunch SpecialIncludes a chef's choice signature vegetarian sushi roll paired with our famous nasu miso$18.95
- Tempura Combo Bento Box LunchAssortment of lightly battered seasonal vegetable tempura, fried crisp and golden$19.95
Sushi Lunch Specials
- Sushi Lunch SpecialChef-curated assortment of premium sushi featuring maguro, sake, hamachi, three additional chef's selections, and a fresh chef's choice roll$24.95
- Sashimi Lunch SpecialBeautifully arranged assortment of premium sashimi featuring maguro, sake, hamachi, and two chef's selections, served with a side of rice$26.95
- Chirashi Lunch SpecialArtfully arranged bowl of premium seafood served over seasoned sushi rice with kanpyo, shiitake mushrooms, and tamago$25.95
- Moriawase BoxChef-curated bento showcasing the best of our sushi kitchen. Includes four pieces of premium sashimi and four pieces of chef's choice sushi$25.95
- Veggie Sushi ComboFive pieces of fresh vegetable nigiri paired with a chef's choice signature vegetarian roll$23.95
- Veggie Chirashi Lunch SpecialVegetarian chirashi bowl served over brown rice with fresh greens and sesame dressing$26.95
Soups
- Vegan Miso SoupComforting classic made with savory vegetable dashi, traditional miso, and silky tofu$4.75
- Mushroom SoupDelicate yet deeply savory soup featuring enoki and shiitake mushrooms gently simmered in traditional dashi broth$6.95
- Plain UdonThick, hand-cut udon noodles served in a clear, savory dashi broth and finished with fresh scallions$12.95
- Vegetable Tempura UdonThick udon noodles served in a clear, savory dashi broth, paired with an assortment of lightly battered seasonal vegetables$21.95
- Shrimp Tempura UdonThick udon noodles served in a clear, savory dashi broth, accompanied by lightly battered shrimp tempura$24.95
- Combo Tempura UdonThick udon noodles served in a clear, savory dashi broth, accompanied by a generous assortment of shrimp and seasonal vegetable tempura$24.95
- Chicken SukiyakiTender chicken simmered in a lightly sweet, savory sukiyaki broth with tofu, fresh vegetables, and delicate clear noodles$25.95
- Vegetable Tofu Curry UdonRich, aromatic curry broth filled with tender tofu and thick udon noodles, simmered with various vegetables$20.95
- Kinoko UdonThick udon noodles served in a savory dashi broth with a medley of sautéed mushrooms$16.95
- Kiku Nabe SoupGenerous hot pot–style soup simmered in savory sukiyaki broth with napa cabbage, spinach, and various vegetables$20.95
- Kobe SoupHearty, comforting soup loaded with vegetable potstickers, silky silver noodles, tofu, and various vegetables$20.95
- Beef UdonThick, chewy udon noodles simmered in a deeply savory dashi broth and topped with tender slices of slow-cooked beef$25.95
- Beef SukiyakiThinly sliced beef gently simmered in a rich, sweet-savory sukiyaki broth infused with soy and mirin$26.95
Salads
- Seasonal GreensFresh mix of crisp seasonal greens lightly dressed in our house sesame dressing$6.25
- Soba SaladChilled buckwheat soba noodles tossed with cucumber, carrots, broccolini, and various vegetables$16.95
- Ingen Goma-aeCrisp blanched green beans tossed in a rich, house-made sesame dressing$8.95
- Goma-aeBlanched spinach and broccoli dressed in a rich, house-made sesame sauce$8.95
- Salmon Skin SaladCrispy salmon skin served over fresh mixed greens and tossed in a savory sesame dressing$9.95
- TsukemonoColorful assortment of traditional Japanese pickled vegetables$9.50
- Sashimi SaladElegant arrangement of premium sashimi layered over fresh mixed greens$28.95
Cold Noodles
- Zaru Cold Noodles ●Chilled udon or soba noodles served traditionally with a savory dipping sauce, topped with fresh scallions$14.00
- Vegetable Tempura Zaru Cold NoodlesChilled udon or soba noodles served traditionally with a savory dipping sauce, paired with lightly battered seasonal vegetable tempura$18.95
Sushi & Sashimi (Pairs)
- Avocado (plant-based)Silky avocado with a buttery texture, hand-pressed over warm sushi rice$7.95
- AjiLine-Caught Japanese Horse Mackerel. A prized Japanese fish known for its clean, lightly rich flavor$12.50
- AmaebiRaw Japanese sweet shrimp, prized for its exceptionally sweet, delicate flavor and soft, creamy texture$12.50
- AnagoJapanese saltwater eel, known for its light, tender texture and subtly sweet, delicate flavor$12.95
- Ankimo (Sushi)A generous portion of ankimo, prized for its luxuriously smooth texture and savory richness$12.50
- Bano IkaThinly sliced Japanese squid, known for its clean, lightly sweet flavor and tender-yet-crisp texture$8.50
- Chu ToroA prized cut from the belly of bluefin tuna, chu-toro offers the perfect balance of rich marbling$22.50
- EbiLightly cooked Japanese shrimp with a firm yet tender texture and gentle natural sweetness$8.50