Ippuku ★ 4.5
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026. Binchotan yakitori with heritage chicken, house-ground soba and a shochu list. Counter seating near Downtown Berkeley BART.
Binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori: chicken thigh (momo), cartilage (nankotsu), wing tips (tebasaki), liver (kimo) and chicken skin (kawa) on skewers, seasoned with tare or salt. Ippuku uses binchotan, the Japanese oak charcoal that burns at a consistent high temperature without flare, to achieve the caramelized exterior and juicy interior that distinguishes serious yakitori from ordinary grilled chicken. The menu expands to offal, vegetables and rare house-made tofu. A Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2026.
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