Ippudo – Japanese
This sleek, high-energy ramen destination pulses with the rhythmic clatter of an open kitchen and the comforting aroma of pork bones simmered to a creamy, velvet perfection. Guests dive into steaming bowls where silky noodles meet everything from the soul-warming simplicity of a classic tonkotsu to the bold, spicy complexity of modern miso and fragrant yuzu-infused broths. It is a vibrant celebration of Japanese noodle culture, where every rich, savory slurp captures a balance of time-honored tradition and contemporary culinary flair.
2015, Kala Bagai Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704 +15106668807 https://ippudous.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, heart-healthy, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, macrobiotic, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Ramen
- Shiromaru Motoaji / Classic - $18: Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, scallions, seasoned bamboo shoots, naruto, slow cooked pork loin chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Akamaru Shinaji / Modern - $19: Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, pork chashu, scallions, seasoned bamboo shoots, fragrant garlic oil, Umami paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Karaka Spicy - $20: Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, pork loin chashu, scallions, spiced Niku-miso bolognese, garlic oil, fried onion chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Yuzu Shoyu - $18: Classic shoyu broth, bonito fish dashi, straight thin NY silky noodles, chicken chashu, red onions, ginger, yuzu skin, bamboo shoots, naruto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Miso Ramen - $19: Signature broth blended with miso, Tokyo-style thick wavy noodles, fried onion chips, ginger, bamboo shoots, scallions, corn, red onions, pork loin chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Dragon Tantan - $21: Tantan sesame broth, NY silky noodles, Niku-miso bolognese, red onions, chives, pickled Takana, chashu, Sichuan pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Maze Men Raoh - $17: Dry noodles made with organic dark rye, pork chashu, seasoned bamboo shoots, corn, red onions, Kaiware sprout Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Spicy Miso - $20: Signature broth blended with miso, Tokyo-style thick wavy noodles, fried onion chips, ginger, scallions, corn, red onions, pork loin chashu, spiced Niku-miso bolognese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Daizu No Chikara Miso - $19: Vegetarian miso broth, Tokyo-style thick wavy noodles, fried onion chips, ginger, bamboo shoots, scallions, corn, red onions, tofu chashu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Nirvana Classic - $20: Mushroom broth with Japanese soy milk, Tokyo-style thick wavy noodles, garlic oil, marinated carrots, enoki mushroom tempura, tofu chashu, sprouts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Nirvana Karaka - $21: Mushroom broth with Japanese soy milk, Tokyo-style thick wavy noodles, garlic oil, marinated carrots, enoki mushroom tempura, tofu chashu, sprouts, spiced Niku-miso bolognese on side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Pla-Ton Tonkotsu - $19: Plant-based tonkotsu broth, vegan noodles, tofu chashu, marinated carrots, fried enoki mushroom, micro herb mix, avocado oil, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Shojin Shoyu - $18: Authentic shoyu broth, whole grain noodles, grilled tomato, onion tempura, truffle oil, micro flowers, chives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Daichi No Miso - $20: House-made blended miso, vegan noodles, soy meat, hakusai cabbage, carrot, red onion, shimeji mushroom, bean sprouts, fried chickpeas, mixed salad, pomegranate Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Toma Tan Ton Shio - $19: Mineral-rich plant-based chicken broth, whole grain noodles, stewed tomato, hakusai cabbage, leeks, grilled tomato, crispy tofu cubes, fried nori, garlic chips, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men - $22: Carrot fettuccine noodles, 48 hrs mushroom tsukudani broth, blended miso, sesame paste, Chinese pepper, shichimi chili, Ma-la chili oil, fried shishito, natto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Appetizers
- Ippudo Buns (Pork, Chicken, Shrimp, or Vegetable) - $5: Steamed bun with choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Goma Q - $8: Cucumber seasoned with original sesame oil dressing, mild chili flakes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Spicy Gyoza - $10: Steamed chicken and vegetable gyoza, spicy sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vrooklyn Gyoza - $12: 6pcs grilled plant-based dumplings, cabbage, onions, soy, leeks, three house sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Oishii Kara-age - $11: Deep-fried boneless marinated chicken, dill, caramelized lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $14: Seaweed, cucumber, pickled radish, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, mango poke Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Rice Dishes
- Chicken Kara-age Rice - $13: Japanese rice, marinated fried chicken, shredded lettuce, mentaiko mayo, panko seasoning, Kaiware Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Aburi Chashu Rice - $13: Japanese rice, shredded pork, lettuce, honey mustard, pan-fried pork chashu, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Beverages
- Draft Beer - $8: Selection of draft beers
- Kombucha - $6: Fermented tea beverage
- Sake - $12: Japanese rice wine