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Japanese food

Tsuneo Endo, owner of Yaoya-san, a Japanese market in El Cerrito.
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This El Cerrito mom-and-pop Japanese grocery store is not only thriving, it recently doubled in size

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Nov. 01, 2019, 11:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

A fried chicken sandwich from Aburaya Go.
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Bites: Aburaya Go opens; Noodle Theory Provisions closes; ‘Save Yuzu Ramen’

Avatar photo by Sarah Han Oct. 16, 2019, 10:15 a.m.August 4, 2022

Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.

A tray of yakitori skewers: (from left) sansho chicken thighs, tsukune (chicken meatball) and negima (or chicken with Japanese green onions).
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Try yakitori, empanadas, Vietnamese street food at The Crown’s new Saturday brunch series

Avatar photo by Benjamin Seto Oct. 03, 2019, 12:01 p.m.August 4, 2022

The Uptown coffee hub hosts one local pop-up a week from a rotating line-up of chefs.

The beef udon at Marugame Udon & Tempura.
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Bites: Marugame Udon brings fresh noodles and tempura to Berkeley this month; Nido’s Backyard opens

Avatar photo by Sarah Han Sept. 11, 2019, 9:04 a.m.August 4, 2022

Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.

A Local Artisans Craft Food Pop-up in progress at the Soba Ichi courtyard.
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West Oakland’s Soba Ichi hosts artisan food pop-ups through October

Avatar photo by Sarah Han Sept. 06, 2019, 8:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

Satoshi and Sachi Kamimae, the married couple behind Okkon, an Oakland-based okonomiyaki pop-up, work together at a recent event at Temescal Brewing.
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Okkon, Oakland’s family-run okonomiyaki pop-up, gets the props it deserves

by Searit Huluf July 25, 2019, 11:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Chef Satoshi Kamimae’s recipe for the Japanese savory snack speaks to his mother’s insistence on using quality, scratch-made ingredients.

A tall parfait glass filled with matcha soft serve, whipped cream, jellies and other delights at Amausaan Uji Matcha in Berkeley.
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Berkeley’s Amausaan Uji Matcha is an indulgent shrine for Japanese dessert lovers

Avatar photo by Sarah Han July 01, 2019, 10:30 a.m.October 4, 2022

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

Avatar photo by Sarah Han June 17, 2019, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

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.

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