Manpuku

Amazing give me ten more of those! I don't know why the reviews stars are low for Manpuku but I would also go there to dine in or order takeout. Favs are the chirashi bowls and they are a great deal compared to other menu items.

Love this place. Been coming for years. Glad it's still part of the community and survive the pandemic.Recently came on Christmas Eve for lunch since I don't have family or friends in the area. Happy I got some comforting food before the holiday break.Affordable and comfortable. 10/10

First off, as an Elmwood area resident for 8 years, I can't believe I haven't popped in here before. But I did it, and can share. 3.5 stars is very much on point. While everything is fine, nothing stood out. What bumps this review to 4 stars vs 3, is although portions aren't huge, prices are reasonable for Berkeley. I've been going to other Japanese spots with just the same, if not less quality, and paid more.I went with nigiri, rainbow roll and a bento box with teriyaki chicken and gyoza. The gyoza are a hard pass. The nigiri was solid! While they don't have a ton of exotic fish, they have the main stays of tuna and salmon and they were fresh with a nice size piece of fish. The rainbow roll was fine, although the crab salad was very mayo-y. The chicken teriyaki made with boneless chicken thighs was solid. A heaping portion of rice, a subpar salad and a small-ish serving of saucy, but tasty chicken teriyaki.Inside was cute, with a long narrow dining area with a sushi bar, and seemingly popular on a Monday night.While I don't think I'd make this a regular spot, I live nearby, it was fresher than some other spots I've had and prices were reasonable.

This is a very casual, reasonably priced, small restaurant for good sushi. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. This was my first visit, but my friend's go-to inexpensive sushi place that's within walking distance of her house. I had the rainbow roll so I could taste different pieces of fish and it was good; not the very best sushi I've had, but definitely good. My companion had the "Elwood", which is the mushroom and spinach roll and she loved it. She said that's always her go-to when she comes here. She also had the unagi roll (I think) and she enjoyed that, too. I'd certainly return if I'm in the area. The friendly wait staff and complimentary tea were an added incentive to come back!

We ordered two different Dons: Saki Don and Unagi Don. Then we split them so we could enjoy the salmon and the unagi. Manpuki is on College Avenue across from Rialto Cinema, Elmhurst and great place to buy your sushi.

Some of the best sushi I've had, and at a great price. Manpuku looks small from the outside, but there's bar seating and some indoor seating that goes far back inside. If you're eating in, you order first before being seated, although there's an abundance of grab and go food up front. Free hot tea and sauces!The sushi was sooo delicious, and all tasted so fresh. I loved the red dragon roll, and the salmon avocado! This sushi is also very reasonably priced compared to most other places. The chicken katsu was amazing- light and crispy. I asked for some teriyaki sauce on the side. This is my new favorite place for sushi, I'll definitely be back!

Now here's a compact spot that has never made my radar. However, I was exploring the Elmwood neighborhood since a revamped AC Transit bus line made the area a lot more accessible to me. I was able to slip into one of the tables for two along the side wall since the lunch rush was done. The menu was pretty packed, especially with sushi rolls and nigiri. I started with the $5.50 Oshitashi.It was competently assembled with spinach, sesame seeds, bonito flakes, and plenty of ponzu sauce (photo: https://yelp.to/sEWN8vocZY). I decided to get the $18.95 Chirashi, a good price for twelve pieces of fresh mixed sashimi over sushi rice (photo: https://yelp.to/hubaCJXU4v). It came with a welcome cup of hot miso soup (photo: https://yelp.to/Swc5fls3sX). A fine unexpected lunch indeed.FOOD - 4 stars...a solidly fresh chirashi to be had hereAMBIANCE - 4 stars...tiny but well organized and maintainedSERVICE - 4.5 stars...timely and attentiveTOTAL - 4 stars...genuinely satisfying Japanese spotRELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CbVh8u

A cute storefront with easy options for pickup, takeout, and dining in. I had two rolls and a plate of curry. The portions and prices were appropriate and delicious! Self serve water and hot tea are available and such a great plus. The staff is great and amiable. I'm almost always in Elmwood so stopping by here will be a part of my rotation.

If you want affordable sushi, this place is it. The fish isn't as fresh but it's a decent price. I ordered the rainbow roll & negihama roll:- the rainbow roll was ok - the fish selection could have been better as one of the pieces just had avocado on top- negihama was decent (I had better elsewhere)I also ordered a beef curry rice dish:- not too spicy which is good for me- not too salty But the restaurant itself was nice and cozy. You pay first at the counter and you can serve yourself water or tea.

I've been around the sushi block, and somehow this place earned its position as the worst sushi I've ever had.Ordering this combo, I found myself craving gas station sushi or Safeway sushi, which would've been a few steps up.The raw fish was all very chewy, like jerky, and felt like it was lacking freshness. The shrimp tempura was clearly made the night before, soggy and cold. There was no joy in eating here. I had believe I prepaid $60 for this misery.