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    Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya

    2451 Shattuck Ave.

    Berkeley, CA 94704


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    Featured Items

    • Chicken Karaage w/ Rice

      Marinated Japanese-style fried chicken served with curry sansho salt and rice
      $19.00
    • Gindara Yuanyaki

      Local black cod marinated in soy sauce and shikuwasa Okinawan citrus juice
      $34.00
    • Clam Chowder Cream Croquette

      Panko crusted fried oysters served with house ume shiso tartar sauce
      $11.00

    DINNER

    BITES

    • Sea Beans & Corn Tempura

      Sustainably grown sea beans prepared kakiage style, served w/ matcha salt
      $16.00
    • Anchovy Stuffed Olive Tempura

      Anchovy stuffed Spanish green olives fried tempura style
      $9.00
    • French Fries w/ Curry Sansho Salt

      French fries served w/ curry sansho salt. Vegan, Dairy Free.
      $9.00
    • Kombu Tsukudani

      Premium Hokkaido kelp braised in soy sauce, bonito, shiso, sesame seeds, enjoy with sake or rice
      $6.00
    • Green Beans Fritters w/ Curry Sansho Salt

      Lightly battered and deep fried green beans served with curry sansho salt. Vegan.
      $13.00
    • Takoyaki

      Octopus ball with savory-sweet takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, red ginger and aonori, 4 pieces.
      $9.00
    • Edamame

      Premium soybeans blanched in its pod, choose salted or garlic chili flavor
      $7.00
    • Nukazuke

      Seasonal vegetables picked in traditional Japanese fermented rice bran
      $12.00

    SPECIALS

    • Gindara Yuanyaki

      Local black cod marinated in soy sauce and shikuwasa Okinawan citrus juice
      $34.00
    • Steelhead Crudo

      $36.00
    • Maguro Zuke Don

      Sliced Bluefin tuna marinated in house made shoyu koji sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds, served over steamed rice
      $39.00
    • Clam Chowder Cream Croquette

      Panko crusted fried oysters served with house ume shiso tartar sauce
      $11.00
    • Gindara Yuanyaki

      Local black cod marinated in soy sauce and shikuwasa Okinawan citrus juice
      $34.00
    • Salmon Kama Ageni

      Succulent salmon collar fried then braised in dashi broth. Please be sure to enjoy the broth :)
      $29.00
    • Baby Anchovy Kakiage

      Wild baby anchovies from Monterey Bay, flash fried served with lemon
      $16.00
    • Local Sardines

      Fresh local Monterey Bay sardines, salted and grilled whole, two pieces.
      $22.00
    • Aji Fry

      Local Monterey Bay jack mackerel panko crusted and fried, served with tonkatsu sauce
      $21.00
    • Tai Ageni

      Succulent sashimi grade sea bream head and collar fried then braised in dashi broth. Please be sure to enjoy the broth :)
      $26.00

    SUSHI & RAW

    • Yuba Spoon

      Yuba spoon with uni and house marinated ikura
      $14.00
    • Deluxe Sashimi Moriawase

      Chef’s selection of fresh sashimi, with uni, scallops with house marinated ikura
      $68.00
    • Sashimi Moriawase

      Chef’s selection of fresh sashimi
      $43.00
    • Honmaguro Sashimi

      Bluefin tuna sashimi, five pieces
      $36.00
    • Salmon Sashimi

      Salmon sashimi, five pieces
      $32.00
    • Hamachi Sashimi

      Hamachi sashimi, five pieces
      $32.00
    • Tai Sashimi

      Seabream from Ehime, Japan
      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.00
    • Vegetable Futomaki Roll

      Big roll with shiitake, yamagobo, kanpyo, cucumber and egg omelet, five pieces
      $15.00
    • Crab Cucumber Roll

      Snow crab, mayo and cucumber, eight pieces
      $14.00
    • Salmon Cucumber Roll

      Salmon and cucumber roll, eight pieces
      $12.00
    • Spicy Dynamite Roll

      Assorted sashimi fish with spicy sauce, cucumber, eight pieces
      $13.00
    • Una Q Roll

      Unagi and cucumber roll, 8 pieces
      $15.00
    • Cucumber Roll

      Cucumber hosomaki roll, six pieces
      $8.00
    • Shiitake Roll

      Cucumber hosomaki roll, six pieces
      $8.00
    • Kanpyo Roll

      Kanpyo hosomaki roll, six pieces
      $8.00
    • Yamagobo Roll

      Yamagobo (pickled burdock) hosomaki roll, six pieces
      $8.00
    • Chef's Omakase Nigiri 3 pcs

      Chef's choice of nigiri sushi, three pieces
      $28.00
    • Nigiri - Honmaguro Bluefin (2pcs)

      Fatty bluefin tuna, two pieces
      $24.00
    • Nigiri - Maguro Zuke (2pcs)

      Marinated Bluefin tuna nigiri, two pieces
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.00
    • Nigiri - Toro (2pcs)

      Fatty bluefin tuna nigiri
      $24.00
    • Nigiri - Hamachi (2pcs)

      Yellowtail nigiri, two pieces
      $20.00
    • Nigiri - Salmon (2pcs)

      Salmon nigiri, two pieces
      $18.00
    • Nigiri - Ikura Gunkan

      $24.00

    SEAFOODS

    • Smoked Saba Shioyaki

      House smoked and grilled Norwegian mackerel
      $22.00
    • Gindara Yuanyaki

      Local black cod marinated in soy sauce and shikuwasa Okinawan citrus juice
      $34.00
    • Kaki Fry

      Panko crusted fried oysters served with house ume shiso tartar sauce
      $19.00
    • Jumbo Ebi Fry

      Panko crusted crispy fried jumbo shrimp with house made ume shiso tartar sauce and katsu sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.00
    • Salmon Kasuzuke

      Salmon marinated in local Den Sake lees served grilled.
      $26.00

    MEATS

    • Slow Braised Wagyu Beef Cheeks in Miso & Wine

      Washugyu wagyu beef cheeks slowly braised in Hatcho miso, red wine, and sake, served with potato, cauliflower, parsnip puree
      $39.00
    • Chicken Karaage

      Marinated Japanese style fried chicken served with curry sansho salt
      $15.00
    • Chicken Katsu

      Panko crusted crispy fried chicken cutlet, katsu sauce, julienned cabbage
      $21.00

    VEGETABLE

    Premium Hokkaido kelp braised with soy sauce, mirin, sake, bonito, shiso, and sesame seeds, enjoy with sake or rice
    • Soft Tofu

      House made soft tofu served with ginger and scallions
      $16.00
    • Agedashi Tofu w/ Vegetables

      Fried silky tofu with agedashi sauce, eggplant, brussels sprouts, grated daikon, ginger, scallion, and bonito flakes
      $17.00
    • Vegetarian Agedashi Tofu w/ Vegetables

      Fried silky tofu with agedashi sauce, eggplant, brussels sprouts, grated daikon, ginger, scallion (no bonito flakes)
      $17.00
    • Green Beans Fritters w/ Curry Sansho Salt

      Lightly battered and deep fried green beans served with curry sansho salt. Vegan.
      $13.00
    • Seasonal Salad

      Salad made with baby greens and seasonally avaiable vegetables
      $14.00
    • Shishito Peppers

      Flash fried shishito peppers with garlic soy sauce
      $16.00

    "SHIME" AFTER SAKE

    • Kurobuta Nabe (Regular)

      Hotpot with thinly sliced Berkshire pork belly, silky tofu, variety of mushrooms, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, organic greens *dairy-free
      $39.00
    • Kurobuta Nabe (Large)

      Hotpot with thinly sliced Berkshire pork belly, silky tofu, variety of mushrooms, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, organic greens (Large Size) *dairy-free
      $64.00
    • Salmon Nabe (Regular)

      Hotpot with salmon, silky tofu, a variety of seasonal mushrooms, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, and organic greens *dairy-free
      $39.00
    • Salmon Nabe (Large)

      Hotpot with salmon, silky tofu, variety of mushrooms, napa cabbage, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, organic greens (Large Size) *dairy-free
      $64.00
    • Chicken Katsu Curry Rice

      Our famous Japanese curry, slow cooked for multiple days to achieve the depth and complex flavors, served with crispy fried chicken katsu and rice
      $33.00
    • Jumbo Ebi Fry Curry Rice

      Japanese curry, slow cooked for days to achieve the depth and complex flavors, served with crispy fried jumbo shrimp and premium Japanese rice.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $33.00
    • Yuba Nabe (Regular)

      Hotpot with yuba tofu skin, silky tofu, a variety of seasonal mushrooms, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, and organic greens *dairy-free
      $34.00
    • Yuba Nabe (Large)

      Hotpot with yuba tofu skin, silky tofu, variety of mushrooms, napa cabbage, clear noodles, house-made dashi broth, organic greens (Large Size) *dairy-free
      $58.00

    DESSERT

    • Basque Cheesecake

      Patissier Minoru's Basque cheese cake slice, rich creamy goodness, served with seasonal fruits. (Please note that takeout orders do not come with fruit and whipped cream)
      $15.00
    • Matcha Tiramisu

      Matcha green tea tiramisu
      $14.00
    • Ichigo Daifuku

      Mochi, red beans, with a fresh strawberry inside
      $9.00
    • Yuzu Sorbet

      Made by a small family farm in Kochi, Japan
      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00

    Etc.

    • Include Utensils & Napkins (Takeout)

      Please add if you need utincsils
    • Side of Rice

      Premium rice from Japan
      $5.00
    • Sous Vide Onsen Egg

      Free-range eggs cooked sous vide to create the same environment as Japanese onsen (hot springs). It's been cooked slowly to achieve the best texture. Excellent with a bowl of rice or hotpot., served chilled
      $5.00
    • House Made Hot Sauce

      House-made chili sauce, spicy
      $3.00
    • Curry Sauce

      Our famous Japanese curry sauce, slow cooked for multiple days to achieve complex flavors, great with rice!
      $12.00

    TAKEOUT ONLY

    • Chicken Karaage w/ Rice

      Marinated Japanese-style fried chicken served with curry sansho salt and rice
      $19.00
    • Chicken Katsu w/ Rice

      Panko-crusted, crispy-fried chicken katsu, served with rice
      $24.00
    • Kaki Fry w/ Rice

      Deep-fried panko crusted oysters served with ume shiso tartar sauce and rice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00
    • Side Salad

      Small side salad made with seasonal ingredients
      $5.00

    GROCERY & OTHERS

    • Curry Sansho Salt Gift Jar

      Fish & Bird's special blend of curry sansho salt is now available to take home in a cute 4 oz glass jar w/ airtight lid or a 1.5 oz mini glass jar. Sprinkle on your fries, sautéed meat and vegetables; possibilities are endless!
      $6.00+
    • Yuzu Ginger Dressing

      House made yuzu ginger dressing by Chef Asuka
      $12.00
    • Curry Sauce

      Our famous Japanese curry sauce, slow cooked for multiple days to achieve complex flavors, great with rice!
      $12.00
    • Tipsey Hot Sake Set (3pcs)

      $20.00

    DRINK

    Beer

    • Coedo Beniaka Sweet Potato Ale

      $9.00
    • Echigo Koshihikari Beer

      $12.00
    • Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout (330ml BTL)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Hitachino Nest White Ale

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Okayama Yuzu Ale (12oz BTL)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00
    • Coedo Yuzu Ale

      $9.00

    N/A Bev

    • Asahi 0.0%

      Non-alcoholic beer that tastes just like the real thing.
      $8.00
    • Calpico (12oz CAN)

      $6.00
    • Calpico Melon (500ml bottle)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Choya Ume Soda (12oz CAN)

      $6.00
    • Choya Yuzu Soda (12oz CAN)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Coca Cola

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Ramune lychee

      $6.00
    • Kimono Ringo Soda

    • Kimono Yuzu Soda

      $8.00
    • Matcha Cola

      Experience the unique fusion of tradition and modernity with Shizuoka Matcha Cola crafted using green tea, from Shizuoka, Japan's largest tea-producing region. Despite its vibrant green hue, the drink offers an exceptionally smooth taste of cola and a subtle and pleasant matcha aroma.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Phony Negroni

      Non-alcoholic negroni that tastes just like the real thing.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Ramune original

      $6.00
    • Ramune yuzu

      $6.00
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    All hours
    Sunday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    Fish & Bird is a unique Izakaya-style restaurant and bar specializing in modern Japanese cuisine. Chef Yoshika Hedberg brings the true Japanese flavors she grew up with, melding it with her life in the United States, with vibrant local ingredients she is passionate about. Her interpretations of traditional dishes reflect the current trends in Japan. We source local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients augmented with specialty items imported from Japan. We offer a highly curated selection of local and Japanese sake, beer, shochu, wine, and spirits, focusing on small-batch production. We live in extraordinary times and fully understand that many drastic and necessary changes are upon us. With that in mind, we have created a special menu of items that can maintain quality in a take-out fashion so you can enjoy them in the comfort of your home. Full menus are available at our restaurant when you dine in, so we hope you will visit us soon. Thank you, and enjoy!

    Location

    2451 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

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