Ippuku ★ 4.5

CuisineJapanese izakaya

Price$$$

Neighborhooddowntown

HoursMon-Thu and Sun 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00

Phone+1 510 655 1969

Last verified2026-06-24

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Location

Address: 2130 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704

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