For 21 years, Yaoya-san in El Cerrito has built a following for its well-stocked Japanese kitchen staples. In October, the market expanded its square footage two-fold.
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Bites: Aburaya Go opens; Noodle Theory Provisions closes; ‘Save Yuzu Ramen’
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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Try yakitori, empanadas, Vietnamese street food at The Crown’s new Saturday brunch series
The Uptown coffee hub hosts one local pop-up a week from a rotating line-up of chefs.
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Bites: Marugame Udon brings fresh noodles and tempura to Berkeley this month; Nido’s Backyard opens
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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West Oakland’s Soba Ichi hosts artisan food pop-ups through October
This summer, the popular dining destination has been sharing its space with local food pop-ups. This Saturday, it will take part in the Fourth Annual West Oakland Artisans Festival, with 11 food vendors, music and more.
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Okkon, Oakland’s family-run okonomiyaki pop-up, gets the props it deserves
Chef Satoshi Kamimae’s recipe for the Japanese savory snack speaks to his mother’s insistence on using quality, scratch-made ingredients.
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Berkeley’s Amausaan Uji Matcha is an indulgent shrine for Japanese dessert lovers
The new matcha-focused dessert restaurant boasts more than 70 menu items.
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What we consider Japanese food is so ’90s, say the owners of Fish & Bird
You won’t find sushi or bento boxes at Asuka Uchida and Yoshika Hedberg’s upcoming Berkeley restaurant. Instead, they will serve modern “New Japanese” cuisine.
