Cha-Ya
Vegan Japanese in the Gourmet Ghetto. Sushi, tempura and noodles without any animal product. Cash or Venmo only. One of Berkeley's oldest vegan restaurants.
Saul's Restaurant and Deli is a dietary-friendly spot in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley.
Kosher-style Jewish deli on Shattuck since 1986. Pastrami on rye, matzo ball soup, lox and bagels. Kosher-style not certified; verify status before visiting.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Address: 1475 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
Vegan Japanese in the Gourmet Ghetto. Sushi, tempura and noodles without any animal product. Cash or Venmo only. One of Berkeley's oldest vegan restaurants.
Every Cheese Board pizza is vegetarian without exception. Daily pizza uses seasonal California produce. Never served meat. Vegan available without the cheese.
A fully plant-based izakaya from a sushi-trained team. Tofu karaage, natto yakisoba and seasonal plates. The only vegan Japanese fine dining in Berkeley.
California's original vegan butcher shop. Plant-based Reubens, BLATs and Chicken Parm. Named Best Vegan Restaurant in Berkeley multiple years by local guides.
Vegan Japanese in the Gourmet Ghetto. Sushi, tempura and noodles without any animal product. Cash or Venmo only. One of Berkeley's oldest vegan restaurants.
Not exclusively vegan but deeply plant-forward. Local farm sourcing, vegan appetizers and mains. Skilled plant-based execution. Organic and seasonal menu.
Every Cheese Board pizza is vegetarian without exception. Daily pizza uses seasonal California produce. Never served meat. Vegan available without the cheese.
Berkeley's oldest vegetarian restaurant since 1970. Chinese-vegetarian menu: mock duck, tofu steak and stir-fried greens. Large portions at low prices.