Kiraku is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

1. Kiraku

8.6
2566 Telegraph Ave Ste B, Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Berkeley · 43 tips and reviews

Jared F.Jared Fields: Get the Rock Shrimp Tempura or forever regret it.

Claire L.Claire Lee: This. Place. Rocks. Tuna Cheek Meat Steak, Corn Tempura, Jumbo Squid, Beef Tataki 😍

T Z.T Z: Roasted Angus beef tongue melts in your tongue. Corn tempura also delicious. Sashimi special 👌 yaki udon alright / too salty. snow crab & brocollini alright.

Iyasare is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

2. Iyasare

8.7
1830 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Runqiu C.Runqiu Cai: Spicy tuna donburi, kakiage tempura is amazing. Ramen is good

Runqiu C.Runqiu Cai: Everything fried... Agedashi tofu, kakiage tempura, fried chicken -fantastic!

Cecilia Z.Cecilia Zhang: The tempura was so good

Sushinista is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

3. Sushinista

8.2
2235 Milvia St (Kittredge), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 4 tips and reviews

Ally M.Ally M: Get the grilled salmon with fried zucchini and yam tempura with bacon bits - you won't be disappointed!

Tavon ..Tavon .: Very nice sushi burrito with an assortment of fillings.

Cecilia Z.Cecilia Zhang: Great for catering

Marugame Udon is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

4. Marugame Udon

7.5
1919 Shattuck, Berkeley, CA
Udon Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 4 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Regular curry udon and some mixed tempura for the win!

nic t.nic tan: Like runny eggs? Add the onsen eggs 😜 also don't load up on all the tempura... There's musubi at the end of the line!

Lawrence C.Lawrence Carter: Kake is great, but everything I've had is so good!

Ippuku is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

5. Ippuku

8.3
2130 Center St (btw Oxford & Shattuck), Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 122 tips and reviews

BARE M.BARE Magazine: Go out on a limb and try the black sesame ice cream with tempura crumbs, red bean paste, and mochi. We guarantee you won't regret it!

Craig V.Craig Villamor: Very authentic. The tempura chicken was best I’ve ever had in my life. Try the chicken sashimi if you’re brave!

Olof M.Olof Moriya: Try the cow tung and the yakionigiri. Great place with a really nice atmosphere.

Kirala 2 is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

6. Kirala 2

7.2
1511 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 4 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Chang: Best piece of shrimp tempura I’ve ever had!

djsdjs: I enjoy their bento boxes with Salmon.

Ellie M.Ellie Ma: Spend $10 or more and get any item with an orange sticker free

Kirala is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

7. Kirala

8.3
2100 Ward St (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Berkeley · 68 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yasavul: We ate spicy tuna, spider roll , rock’n roll , salmon maki all of them was incredible..gyoza was amazing and almond shrimp tempura..

Michael P.Michael Porter: Everything is good. Can't go wrong with some sake and sushi.

ᴡ R.ᴡ Rdd: Super delicious "fried" green tea ice cream. Yes fried ;) my new favorite dessert.

Musashi is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

8. Musashi

8.5
2126 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA
Japanese Restaurant · South Berkeley · 11 tips and reviews

Nicole G.Nicole Gandre: My go-to Japanese place with good quality fish and appetizers -- I always get the chirashi.

Dermot D.Dermot D.: Tried the Chashu Ramen with shoyu. I will try it with miso next time.

Tom M.Tom McGhan: The beef tongue 'skewer' is $6, making it the priciest of its section, but the portion is large and even comes with grated radish and a side salad!

Bangkok Jam Thai is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

9. Bangkok Jam Thai

7.2
1892 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA
Thai Restaurant · Northbrae · 4 tips and reviews

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Curry is very good. Vanilla Tempura is like an ice cream corn dog - skip it

David S.David Sanger: Triple Satay is super tasty

Arthur C.Arthur Chang: We ordered takeout 25 min ago, now it'll take 20 more minutes. What. Slowest place ever.

Party Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

10. Party Sushi

7.1
1776 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · North Berkeley · 15 tips and reviews

Leonardo M.Leonardo Mendes: Excellent Japanese food. I chose a bento of teriyaki beef with shrimp tempura and sashimi. Highly recommended.

Dan C.Dan Chicorel: Get to know Johnny the chef. Wonderful guy and will take good care of you. Carol and the whole staff are very friendly.

Larissa M.Larissa Mantovani: Reasonable price and good food!

Berkeley Bowl West is one of The 11 Best Places for Tempura in Berkeley.

11. Berkeley Bowl West

9.2
920 Heinz Ave (at 9th St), Berkeley, CA
Grocery Store · West Berkeley · 145 tips and reviews

Ellen M.Ellen McGrody: Excellent grocery store. The bagel selection is great, same with the vast selection of bottled teas and juices. The produce and meat are fresh and ethically sourced.

Gabby H.Gabby H: park in the garage. always space.

Jill N.Jill Newquist: Bathroom in the cafe next door