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American · North Shattuck · $$$$
Bright asparagus, endive and fennel in a lively citrus vinaigrette
Mediterranean · Downtown Berkeley · $$
Mediterranean · North Shattuck · $$
Escarole with mandarin, cucumber, almonds, feta and mint, served with dressing on the side
Brunch · Downtown Berkeley · $
American · Poets Corner · $
Thai · Downtown Berkeley · $
Shredded green papaya with prawns, green beans, peanuts, and chili‑lime juice—refreshing and spicy
Thai · Elmwood · $$
Thai · Northwest Berkeley · $$
Northern Chinese · Southside · $
Nepali & Himalayan · Southside · $
Minced chicken or pork with mint, onions, cilantro, roasted rice, and chili‑lime juice—bright, tangy, and refreshing
Glass‑noodle salad with chicken and prawns, peanuts, herbs, chili‑lime—bright, tangy, refreshing
Brunch · North Shattuck · $$
Pizza · Downtown Berkeley · $$
American · Southside · $
Dumplings & Noodles · Southside · $
Udon & Soba · North Shattuck · $$
Izakaya · West Berkeley · $$$
Italian · South Berkeley · $$
Bakery · Elmwood · $$
Izakaya · Downtown Berkeley · $$
Greek · Thousand Oaks · $$
Coffee & Tea · West Berkeley · $$
Pasta · Elmwood · $$$
Pub & Grill · Elmwood · $$$
Thai · Southside · $
Diner · North Shattuck · $$
Pasta · North Shattuck · $$$
Italian · Downtown Berkeley · $$
A punchy starter dressed in miso‑chili vinaigrette with parmesan and breadcrumbs, delivering savory heat and crunch
Thai · West Berkeley · $
Bar · Downtown Berkeley · $$
American · West Berkeley · $$$
American · West Berkeley · $
Thai · West Berkeley · $$
Lao-style tam mak hoong with fermented fish paste (padaek) giving it a funkier, deeper flavor than the Thai som tum — crisp green papaya with a punchy, complex dressing
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Southside · $$
Chilled, lightly seasoned cucumber—refreshing palate cleanser
Downtown Berkeley · $
Classic Cobb with chicken, avocado, egg, and bacon — executed cleanly with fresh components, a reliable anchor for first-timers
Sichuan · Southside · $
Smashed cucumbers in a bright sesame-garlic-vinegar dressing with chili oil — refreshing counterpoint to the heavier mains
Burmese · South Berkeley · $$
A vivid mix of noodles, vegetables, and dressed accompaniments that showcases Burmese salad-making at its most colorful and layered
