Ippuku Menu

2130 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704, United States
$$$ Izakaya restaurant , Bar
(741 Reviews)
Price Range $50–100

The menu features a variety of traditional Japanese izakaya dishes with an emphasis on grilled items, small plates, and seasonal ingredients. It is organized into several key groups that highlight different types of offerings suited for casual dining and sharing.

Otsumami (Light Bites): This section includes small appetizer-style dishes such as local cucumber crudité with moromi miso, early season fava beans with black sesame sauce, and house-made chilled tofu served with ponzu and crunchy toppings. These items are designed as light starters or accompaniments to drinks.

Yasai Gushi (Vegetable Skewers and Small Plates): This group presents vegetable-based skewers and plates including grilled mochi wrapped in seaweed, bacon-wrapped mochi, quail eggs, and various mushrooms. These selections provide a range of plant-forward and lighter options.

Yaki Mono (Grilled Items): Highlighting grilled seafood and meats, this section features items such as split-salted Atka mackerel, Kurobuta pork belly, Magruder Ranch beef tongue, large Hokkaido squid, and Miyazaki wagyu rib cap skewers. These offerings are typically served as individual skewers or plates, suitable for sharing or pairing with beverages.

Additional menu highlights include rice dishes like squid ink fried rice, fried preparations such as chicken kara-age and kabocha tempura, and specialty items like the dashi-maki Japanese-style sweet omelette and cabbage appetizers. The menu also includes selections that cater to specialized tastes, including a raw chicken dish and various seafood croquettes.

Overall, the menu is structured to accommodate light meals, shared plates, and bar snacks, making it appropriate for casual dining occasions or quick orders alongside alcoholic beverages.

Otsumami

  • Moro Kyucucumber Crudite W/ Local Aedan Organic Moromi Miso
    US$6.00
  • Gomayogoshiearly Season Fava Beans W/ Black Sesame Sauce
    US$6.00
  • Mentai -Potwto-Saladapotato Salad W/ Spicy Cod Roe
    US$6.00
  • Hiya-Yakkohouse-Made Chilled Tofu W/ Myoga, Ponzu And Crunchy Jako
    US$8.00
  • Dashi-Maki Japanese Style Sweet Omelette
    US$8.00
  • Tsuke-Monohouse-Made Mixed Pickles
    US$8.00
  • Nama-Yubafresh Tofu Skin W/ Ankake & Wasabi
  • Jidori Gyozahouse-Made Chicken Gyoza
    US$8.00
  • Ippuku Saladapoached Chicken & Seasonal Greens W/ Grated Apple Dressing
    US$1.00
  • Kara-Agejapanesestyle Fried Chicken
    US$1.00
  • Negi-Yaki Scallion Pancake W/ Toppings
    US$1.00
  • Tomorokoshi No Kakiagecoachella Valley Corn Fritters
    US$1.00
  • Mozuku Okinawa Seaweed W/ Ponzu
    US$1.00

Ippin Ryori

  • Nuta
    US$12.00
  • Ume-Shiso-Ten
    US$12.00
  • Rafute
    US$15.00
  • Kani Korokke
    US$15.00
  • Uni-Hotate Gratin
    US$15.00
  • Ika-Sumi Cha-Han
    US$12.00
  • Ippuku Ramen
    US$12.00
  • Tori Udon
    US$12.00
  • Zosui
    US$12.00
  • Tsukune-Don
    US$10.00

Ippin Ryori - Shime No Ippin

  • Onigiri Soup
    US$7.00
  • Yaki Onigiri
    US$8.00

Omakase Sushi

  • Kushi
    US$18.00

Yasai Gushi

  • Age-Natto
    US$6.00
  • Isobe Maki
    US$6.00
  • Uzura
    US$6.00
  • Shishitou
    US$6.00
  • Nasu
  • Eringi
    US$6.00
  • Yamaimo
    US$8.00
  • Shiitake Mushroom
    US$8.00
  • Bekon-Mochi
    US$8.00
  • Kamanberu
    US$8.00
  • Asupara-Bekon
    US$8.00
  • Komochi Shishamo

Yaki Mono

  • Hokke
    US$12.00
  • Buta Bara
    US$12.00
  • Gyutan
    US$14.00
  • Surume Ka Yaki
    US$14.00
  • Gyu No Tataki*
    US$2.00
  • Wagyu Kushi Yaki
    US$2.00

Yasai Gushi Seasonal Vegetables

  • Age Natto Tyofu Pouch W / Local Megumi
    US$6.00
  • Isobe Maki Grilled Mochi W/ Nori
    US$6.00
  • Uzura Quail Eggs
    US$6.00
  • Shishitonu Mild Green Chile
    US$6.00
  • Eringi King Oyster Mushroom
    US$8.00
  • Yamaimo Mountain Potato
    US$8.00
  • Shiitake Mushroom
    US$8.00
  • Kamanberu Marin County Petite Camembret W/ Honey
    US$8.00
  • Nira - Bekon Wrapped Garlic Chives
    US$8.00

Yaki Mono Other Grilled Things

  • Hokke Split - Salted Atka Mac
    US$12.00
  • Buta Bara Kurobuta Pork Belly (10 Wa)
    US$12.00
  • Gyutan Margruder Ranch Beef Tongue (Sonoma)
    US$15.00
  • Surume Ika Yaki Large Hokkaido Squid (Jp)
    US$15.00
  • Gyu No Tataki * Magruder Ranch Beef Tenderloin Served Very Rare W/ Ponzu (Sonoma)
    US$2.00
  • Wagyu Kushi Yaki * Miyazaki Rib Cap Served Rare W/ Mattcha Salt (Jp/50 Grams))
    US$2.00

Others

  • White Guava Sorbet
    US$9.00
  • Candy Cap Mushroom Gelato
    US$9.00
  • Berry Gratin
    US$9.00
  • Mune Breast
    US$8.00
  • Momothigh
    US$8.00
  • Kawaskin
    US$8.00
  • Rebaliver
    US$8.00
  • Tsukuneminced Chicken
    US$8.00
  • Hatsuheart
    US$8.00
  • Sunagimogizzard
    US$8.00
  • Tebamotoshoulder Blade
    US$10.00
  • Sorithigh Oyster
    US$10.00
  • Tsukutamaminced Chicken W/ York
    US$10.00
  • Tebawing
    US$10.00
  • Nakaochineck
    US$9.00
  • Negimathigh W/Leek
    US$9.00
  • Nankotsubreast Cartilage
    US$9.00
  • Hiza Nankotsuknee Cartilage
    US$9.00
  • Bonjiritail
    US$9.00
  • Shiso Makibreast Rolled W/Shiso And Plum
    US$9.00
  • Tsuku-Tama*Minced Chicken W/Yolk
    US$10.00