Musashi – Japanese
Stepping into Musashi feels like entering a bustling corner of Tokyo, where the air is filled with the savory aroma of golden-fried kara-age and the delicate steam of pan-seared gyoza. This vibrant gathering place invites diners to linger over artfully plated sashimi and light, lacy tempura, celebrating a harmony of bold, crispy textures and the cool, oceanic freshness of traditional seaweed salads.
2126 Dwight Way, Berkeley CA 94704 https://musashiofberkeley.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, halal, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its high-quality main courses and meticulous kitchen craft, guests consistently praise the inviting and pleasant atmosphere of this neighborhood gem. Diners rave about the timely and accommodating service, highlighting how the staff ensures a seamless experience from start to finish. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared mains that showcase the kitchen's pride and culinary skill, making it a beloved addition to the local dining scene.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $5: Boiled soy beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Agedashi Tofu - $5: 5 pieces of deep fried tofu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Kara-age - $6: Deep fried marinated chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Age-Gyoza - $7: Chicken or vegetable potstickers Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ika Geso - $7: Squid tentacles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tako Yaki - $9: Octopus balls Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tempura Appetizer - $10: 3 shrimp and 3 vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sashimi Appetizer - $12: 5 pieces of assorted raw fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Salads and Soups
- Musashi Salad - $6: House salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Wakame Salad - $6: Seaweed salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Miso Soup - $4: Traditional Japanese soybean soup Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
Bento Boxes
- Small Bento Box - $14: Choice of protein, white rice, pickled cucumber, fried egg roll, sunomono, nimono, shrimp dumpling, and spinach with sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Small Bento Box with Sushi - $17: Small bento contents plus 2 Futomaki, 2 California Roll, 2 Kappa, 2 Inari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Medium Bento Box - $17: Choice of protein, white rice, egg omelet, fish cake, kelp salad, sunomono, nimono, fried egg roll, kabocha, and spinach with sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Medium Bento Box with Sushi - $20: Medium bento contents plus 2 Futomaki, 2 California Roll, 2 Kappa, 2 Inari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Noodles and Ramen
- Plain Udon or Soba - $11: Soup noodles Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics
- Chicken or Beef Udon/Soba - $15: Soup noodles with choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Okame Udon/Soba - $15: Soup noodles with fish cake Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Shoyu Ramen - $17: Egg, Naruto, Chashu, Spinach, Menma, Green Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tonkotsu Ramen - $17: Chashu, Naruto, Spinach, Menma, Green Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Donburi and Teishoku
- Katsu Don - $17: Chicken or Pork over rice with Tsukemono & Miso Soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Unaju - $21: Grilled Eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chirashi Sushi - $27: Assorted fresh fish over sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Chicken or Beef Teriyaki Teishoku - $21: Served with rice, miso soup, salad & tsukemono Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sushi Rolls
- California Roll - $9: Imitation crab & Avocado Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Spicy Tuna with Avocado - $12: Tuna and avocado with spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Rainbow Roll - $20: Imitation crab CA roll with assorted fish on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kappa Maki - $6: Cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Onigiri
- Salmon Onigiri - $5: Baked salmon with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC
- Unagi Onigiri - $5: BBQ Eel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spam Onigiri - $5: Spam Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beverages
- Sapporo Beer - $6: 11oz bottle
- House Hot Sake - $12: 10 oz
- Soft Drink - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite
- Ramune - $4.5: Original or Strawberry Flavor
- Iced Green Tea - $3: Can
Sides
- Rice or Sushi Rice - $4: Steamed white or seasoned sushi rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Inari - $1.75: Sweet fried bean curd pouch with rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol