Katsumi Sushi
Located at 2521 Durant Ave in Berkeley, California, Katsumi Sushi is a well-loved dining spot known for its delicious and fresh sushi offerings. This quaint restaurant has garnered attention for serving high-quality Japanese cuisine at affordable prices, especially for the Berkeley area. Whether you're a local or a student, it's an excellent place to satisfy your sushi cravings without breaking the bank.
The sushi here stands out for its freshness, with each piece carefully prepared and full of flavor. For those in a rush, ordering lunch for pick-up is an easy and efficient experience, making it a perfect spot for busy days. Katsumi Sushi offers not only traditional rolls but also bento boxes, providing a variety of options that cater to different tastes.
Despite the slightly dated interior, the food quality more than makes up for it. Patrons rave about the swift and friendly service, with meals being served quickly, making it an ideal lunch destination for students and professionals alike. The reasonably priced menu adds to the restaurant's charm, especially when compared to sushi prices in nearby San Francisco.
The service at Katsumi Sushi is another highlight. Attentive staff members ensure that guests feel welcomed and well taken care of, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. Whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or a more relaxed dining experience, the team’s hospitality elevates the overall visit.
In addition to its fresh sushi, Katsumi Sushi offers refreshing drinks like Mexican Cokes, making it a delightful spot to enjoy a casual meal. This hidden gem is truly a must-try for anyone in the area looking for tasty sushi in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Katsumi Sushi Reviews
The food was very fresh and delicious! Reasonably priced for Berkeley. Service was excellent, fast and friendly. We got 3 rolls, seaweed salad and Mexican cokes in 5 minutes. Great place!
Katsumi Sushi feels like a hidden gem. Ordering for lunch pick up is straightforward and easy. The sushi itself and the bento boxes are a good value, especially compared to prices in San Francisco. While the interior is dated, you go for the food and not the ambiance.
This place is the comfort food place of all comfort food places. Whenever I'm feeling sad or need a pick-me-up, I know that Katsumi will never disappoint. I always order either the California Roll or the Crunch California (fried CR with unagi sauce) and it's always delicious. It comes with ginger and wasabi, and the uncle working there is so nice. He's always friendly, smiles, and had the food out in a heartbeat. While you can't eat inside (it's in Asian Ghetto), there's ample space outside. If you go to Berkeley and haven't been here you have to becuase it's by far the BEST sushi spot at Berkeley :)
For the price, I really can't complain about Katsumi Sushi. I paid $10.75 for a Philadelphia roll (salmon, avocado, and cream cheese) which is a steal considering it's location and fare. Typically, I see Phillie rolls go for 13 and above in Berkeley, so it's a nice change of pace to see something below that price caliber. Do note that their Phillie roll has a scant amount of salmon accompanied by huge globs of cream cheese, so I imagine this is how they keep their rolls so affordable. From what I could tell by the meager portion of salmon, the quality of the raw fish is actually pretty fresh-not overly fishy or slimy. The rolls are pretty decent, though don't expect a generous portion of raw fish with your rolls. The quality's just a notch above Safeway sushi which is by no means a compliment. But, again, you're not coming to this restaurant for its outstanding merit or luxury. This is made known by the lack of interior decor with its only decoration being its humble sign outside the establishment. Katsumi Sushi is truly a no-frills sushi establishment that does cheap sushi. granted, it does it quite well.
Very tasty sushi, very kind and attentive service. Great place to spend your student flex dollars.