U : Dessert Story – Korean
U : Dessert Story invites guests into a vibrant, modern sanctuary where the playful name belies a menu rich with bold, savory Asian street food flavors. The air hums with the sizzle of golden takoyaki and the aromatic heat of basil stir-fry, while plates of zesty papaya salad and crispy tonkatsu-style sandwiches offer a delightful balance of crunch and spice. It is a spirited destination where casual comfort meets culinary creativity, transforming familiar favorites into artful, soul-warming bites.
1849, Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94709 https://udessertstory.com/0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at U : Dessert Story
Dairy-Free at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Flower Decoration for Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Salad and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bingsoo Shaved Ice, Flower Decoration for Cake and Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Salad, Chicken Wings and Takoyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings and Double Matcha Einspanner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Salad and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at U : Dessert Story
U : Dessert Story in Berkeley has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flower Decoration for Cake, Josh Cellars Prosecco and Jasmine Rice Lager Beer. 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 U : Dessert Story
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Papaya Salad | 58 g | 30.4 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Fried Spring Rolls | 50.4 g | 12.1 g |
| Tuna Salad | 7.1 g | 12 g |
| U Mochi Waffle | 75.3 g | 11.8 g |
| Flower Decoration for Cake | 82 g | 10.1 g |
| Tuna Sandwich | 11.4 g | 9.2 g |
| Tonkatsu-style Sandwich | 47 g | 3.8 g |
| Ube Milk Tea | 66.6 g | 3.5 g |
| Chocolate Matcha Lava Cake | 17 g | 2.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Spring Rolls - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Papaya Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Salad - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pad Thai - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Stir Fry - $10 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu-style Sandwich - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- 3-Tier Wedding Crepe Cake - $650: Serves approximately 50 guests. Available in Young Coconut Pandan or Thai Tea flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 12-inch Crepe Cake - $300 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 9-inch Crepe Cake - $150 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 6-inch Crepe Cake - $100 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- U Mochi Waffle - $17.99: Available in Chocolate, Ube, or Matcha flavors. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bingsoo Shaved Ice - $10: Flavors: Ube Biscoff, Spicy Summer, Mango, Volcano, Strawberry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt, Boba Thai Tea, Organic Hojicha. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Matcha Lava Cake - $19.99: Served with matcha ice cream and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Ube Milk Tea - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Sticky Rice Smoothie - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Double Matcha Einspanner - $10: Cream foam latte Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Jasmine Rice Lager Beer - $10: Locally brewed in Concord, CA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tom Kha Beer - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mango Sticky Rice Beer - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Josh Cellars Prosecco - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Add-ons
- Flower Decoration for Cake - $150 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about U : Dessert Story
- Is U : Dessert Story dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. U : Dessert Story has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Flower Decoration for Cake.
- What can I eat at U : Dessert Story on a dairy-free diet?
- Flower Decoration for Cake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does U : Dessert Story have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Flower Decoration for Cake and Josh Cellars Prosecco.
- Is U : Dessert Story gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are 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 U : Dessert Story?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near U : Dessert Story
- Berkeley Social Club — Korean
- Korean Superette — Korean
- Spoon Korean Bistro — Korean
- Belly — Korean
- Pyeong Chang Tofu House — Korean
- Cha Ya — Japanese
- The Cheese Board Collective — Italian
- Sunny Side Cafe — American
- Triple Rock Brewery — American
- Banh Mi Bite — Vietnamese
- Cheeseboard Pizza — Italian
- Agrodolce — Italian
