5 top sushi spots in Berkeley

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Kirala Restaurant

Got a hankering for sushi?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top sources for that delicacy in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Kirala Restaurant

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Topping the list is Kirala Restaurant. Located at 2100 Ward St. (between Walker and Adeline streets), it's the most popular sushi spot in Berkeley, boasting four stars out of 1,688 reviews on Yelp.

2. Sumo Roll

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Next up is Downtown Berkeley's Sumo Roll, at 2173 Allston Way (between Oxford Street and Shattuck Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 215 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Hawaiian spot, serving poke and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Cha-Ya

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Cha-Ya, at 1686 Shattuck Ave. (between Lincoln and Virginia streets), is another top choice. Yelpers give the sushi bar, Japanese and vegan spot four stars out of 694 reviews.

4. Kiku Sushi

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Kiku Sushi is another go-to, with four stars out of 498 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1316 Gilman St. (between Neilson and Curtis streets) to see the Japanese and vegan restaurant for yourself.

5. Musashi

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Finally, check out Musashi, which has earned four stars out of 380 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 2126 Dwight Way (between Shattuck Avenue and Fulton Street).

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