Ippuku

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2130 Center St Ste 101
Berkeley, CA 94704

Ippuku is a lively izakaya located in Berkeley, CA, dedicated to providing an authentic Japanese dining experience. Originally a collaboration between chefs Christian Geidemann and Paul Discoe, Ippuku has evolved into a warm and welcoming establishment known for its focus on charcoal-grilled yakitori using high-quality La Belle Rouge chicks from Pittman Farms.

Alongside its yakitori offerings, Ippuku also features a variety of popular izakaya dishes that showcase their commitment to quality ingredients and craftsmanship. Guests can also explore Ippuku's sister restaurant, Soba Ichi, in West Oakland, where Chef Koichi crafts fresh soba noodles daily.

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4.01,488 reviews
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Stephanie H.
11/23/2025

Delicious food! We ordered the sampler and also grapefruit Chu hi! The samplers were good! It came with thigh, breast, heart, and wings. My favorite was the heart! I enjoyed the gamey taste....

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Customer A.
10/23/2025

The food was amazing! I don't go to fancy restaurants often so at first, the portions looked small to me but once I ate the food it makes perfect sense the portion sizes they serve! I usually feel...

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Tommy C.
10/5/2025

Busy place. Reservations recommended. Authentic and comfortable vibe. Decent service. Staff were friendly and helpful. We tried an assortment of skewers. Good: Teba (wing), thigh oyster,...

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Jay P.
9/11/2025

We came before a Pixies show at The Greek and it was honestly very hard to leave. The interior design is amazing and has a mix of traditional and eclectic, a hint of the cool weirdness is their...

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Kyra K.
9/7/2025

For an early birthday celebration, I wanted to take my companion out. I chose Ippuku because we'd never been and I wanted to surprise him with something new. In all honesty, it was an okay...

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