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This Berkeley spot takes the full spectrum of Japanese counter cooking seriously—from the precision of omakase to the controlled char of yakitori over open flame—with a kitchen that treats each discipline as its own craft rather than a side hustle. The sake program runs deep enough to pair properly with whatever you're ordering, whether you're sitting at the sushi bar watching rice temperature or sliding into a booth for a bowl of ramen built on stock that tastes like it's been tended to all day. The space operates with the kind of casual efficiency that comes from owners who understand that Japanese dining thrives on speed, simplicity, and respect for ingredients.

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