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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Ippudo
Dairy-Free at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men, Nirvana Classic and Nirvana Karaka. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oishii Kara-age. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Toma Tan Ton Shio, Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men and Spicy Tuna Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Toma Tan Ton Shio and Chicken Kara-age Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men and Goma Q. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Toma Tan Ton Shio, Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men and Goma Q. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Tuna Roll and Goma Q. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Ippudo
Ippudo in Berkeley has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Gyoza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Ippudo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Kara-age Rice | 16.8 g | 74.3 g |
| Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men | 47 g | 52.9 g |
| Toma Tan Ton Shio | 4.8 g | 52.4 g |
| Yuzu Shoyu | 34.5 g | 48.1 g |
| Pla-Ton Tonkotsu | 33.6 g | 47.6 g |
| Spicy Miso | 79.7 g | 45.2 g |
| Nirvana Classic | 4.1 g | 43.1 g |
| Nirvana Karaka | 4.1 g | 43.1 g |
| Dragon Tantan | 68.7 g | 41.7 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Daizu No Chikara Miso | 30.3 g | 33.4 g |
| Karaka Spicy | 32.8 g | 32.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Akamaru Shinaji / Modern - $19: Pork tonkotsu broth, Hakata thin noodles, pork chashu, scallions, seasoned bamboo shoots, fragrant garlic oil, Umami paste Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Tantan - $21: Tantan sesame broth, NY silky noodles, Niku-miso bolognese, red onions, chives, pickled Takana, chashu, Sichuan pepper Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maze Men Raoh - $17: Dry noodles made with organic dark rye, pork chashu, seasoned bamboo shoots, corn, red onions, Kaiware sprout Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Dairy-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shojin Shoyu - $18: Authentic shoyu broth, whole grain noodles, grilled tomato, onion tempura, truffle oil, micro flowers, chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Ippudo Buns (Pork, Chicken, Shrimp, or Vegetable) - $5: Steamed bun with choice of protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goma Q - $8: Cucumber seasoned with original sesame oil dressing, mild chili flakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Gyoza - $10: Steamed chicken and vegetable gyoza, spicy sauce, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vrooklyn Gyoza - $12: 6pcs grilled plant-based dumplings, cabbage, onions, soy, leeks, three house sauces Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oishii Kara-age - $11: Deep-fried boneless marinated chicken, dill, caramelized lemon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $14: Seaweed, cucumber, pickled radish, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, mango poke Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Dishes
- Chicken Kara-age Rice - $13: Japanese rice, marinated fried chicken, shredded lettuce, mentaiko mayo, panko seasoning, Kaiware Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aburi Chashu Rice - $13: Japanese rice, shredded pork, lettuce, honey mustard, pan-fried pork chashu, BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Draft Beer - $8: Selection of draft beers
- Kombucha - $6: Fermented tea beverage
- Sake - $12: Japanese rice wine
Frequently Asked Questions about Ippudo
- Is Ippudo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Ippudo has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men, Nirvana Classic and Nirvana Karaka.
- What can I eat at Ippudo on a dairy-free diet?
- Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men, Nirvana Classic and Nirvana Karaka carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Ippudo have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hakuna Matata Spicy Tsuke Men and Goma Q.
- Is Ippudo gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Ippudo?
- Chicken Kara-age Rice, at roughly 74.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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