Kiraku Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Kiraku, an Izakaya specializing in Tapas/Small Plates in Berkeley, CA. This vibrant restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from Takoyaki and Grilled Miso Salmon to Corn Tempura and Homemade Daikon Tsukemono. Highlights include the Snow Crab Chawanmushi, Sashimi Salad, and Yuzu Cheesecake. The menu caters to Pescatarians, Vegans, and those with limited Vegetarian options. With a cozy and inviting ambiance, Kiraku provides excellent service, making every dining experience memorable. The extensive drink selection includes Oi-Ocha Green Tea and Kimino Sparkling Yuzu. Overall, Kiraku is the perfect spot for a date night or casual dinner, offering a fusion of traditional Japanese flavors with a modern twist.
Salmon Poke
Marinated salmon and quail egg over rice.
Gyudon
Simmered washu beef, onion and a poached egg over rice.
Gyutan Curry
American Angus beef tongue curry with rice.
Unagi Don
Grilled unagi (Eel) in sweet soy sauce over rice
Vegetarian Yaki Udon
Sauteed noodles with Beyond Sausage, vegan kimuchi, tofu skin, eggplant and cilantro
Sanshoku Don
6 PC salmon, negitoro, soy marinated ikra and seaweed over rice
Oyako Don
Grilled chicken and 2 organic eggs over rice
Vegetarian Mapo Tofu Don
Tofu, veggies and Beyond sausage in spicy sauce over rice
Maguro Zuke Don
Bluefin Tuna and ikura over the rice
Assorted Sashimi
15 pc chefs choice sashimi plate. The fish included may depend on the market. *Rice is not included in this item.
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Spicy Bluefin Tuna Chunks, Mountain Yam, Seaweed Salad, Sushi Rice, Sesame Seeds and Korean Seaweed. Enjoy making your own hand roll!
Aburi Otoro Sushi
4pc of seared otoro (bluefin fatty tuna) topped with yuzu kosho (chili paste with Japanese citrus)
Takowasa & Scallion Daikon Mochi
Daikon Radish Mochi Cake with Takowasa (Octopus w/ Wasabi) & Scallions.
Saba Nanbanzuke
Deep fried mackerel with sweet & sour marinade
Tuna & Daikon Nimono
Bluefin tuna and daikon radish simmered with soy sauce.
Shungiku Ohitashi
Blanched chrysanthemum leaf and Japanese Babylon Shellfish topped with yuzu zest **Contains shellfish**
Snow Crab Chawanmushi
Steamed and chilled Japanese egg custard with snow crab, shrimp, chicken and vegetables.
Grilled Miso Salmon
Grilled salmon marinated with miso
Sunomono Salad
Fresh wakame from miyagi and cucumber with yuzu citrus dressed with sweetened vinegar.Fermented Japanese chilli paste in top.
Sashimi Salad
Chef's choice of sashimi mixer with seaweed salad
Takoyaki
Tako(octopus)yaki ball with savory sauce, mayo, katsuobushi, and seaweed flakes
Veggie Gyoza
Corn Tempura
2 pc of fresh corn coated in house made starch batter and deep fried
Karaage
6 PC of marinated chicken deep fried with flour based batter
Albacore Tataki
Seared albacore
Shimesaba
Torched Mackerel Sashimi
Beef Tataki
Seared American wagyu beef with ponzu sauce
House made Tofu
White Rice
Gomoku Rice
Sushi rice mixed with shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoots, tofu skin, sesame seeds and sansho pepper
Grilled Lemon Herbed Salmon Kama
Garlic and herb grilled salmon collar
Homemade Daikon Tsukemono
Kyoto style picked daikon
Snow Crab Uni Broccolini
Snow Crab and Broccolini dressed with Uni(sea urchin)
Sides
Drink
Oi-Ocha
canned Itoen green tea.11.5 fl oz.
Coke
12 fl oz can
Kimino Sparkling Yuzu
Hand-picked whole-pressed Yuze citrus, organic sugar, Hyogo mountain spring water. Imported from Japan. 8.45oz Glass Bottle
Kimino Sparkling Ume
Hand-picked whole-pressed Ume plum, organic sugar, Hyogo mountain spring water. Imported from Japan. 8.45oz Glass Bottle
Kimino Sparkling Mikan
Hand-picked whole-pressed Mikan tangerine, organic sugar, Hyogo mountain spring water. Imported from Japan. 8.45oz Glass Bottle
Kimino Sparkling Ringo
Hand-picked whole-pressed Apples, organic sugar, Hyogo mountain spring water. Imported from Japan. 8.45oz Glass Bottle
Jasmine Green Tea
11.5 fl oz unsweetened tea
Yuzu Cheesecake
2 slices
Sweet Potato Brulee
Matcha Cheesecake
2 slices
Chocolate Cheesecake
2 slices