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.
Japanese food
Bites: Aburaya Go opens; Noodle Theory Provisions closes; ‘Save Yuzu Ramen’
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.