Welcome to Riceful
At Riceful, located in the heart of Berkeley, we celebrate the vibrant flavors of Japanese cuisine through an innovative fusion approach. Our story began with a simple vision: to reinvent the traditional onigiri and elevate it to new culinary heights. Each dish, from our Curry Onigiri to the unagi delights, is crafted with care, ensuring the perfect blend of textures and tastes. Our commitment to quality ingredients, like fresh seafood and savory meats, means every bite is a joyful experience. With rave reviews highlighting our creativity and mouthwatering offerings, Riceful stands as a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking a unique and satisfying meal.
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2435 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Hotline: (510) 529-4040
Welcome to Riceful, a delightful gem nestled in the heart of Berkeley, California, where the art of Japanese cuisine meets the creativity of Asian fusion. Located at 2435 Durant Ave, this hidden treasure promises a culinary experience that redefines traditional rice balls, or onigiri, with a modern twist.
At Riceful, the menu is a canvas of flavors, offering an array of onigiri that cater to both the adventurous and the classic palate. Notable highlights include:
- Nasu Onigiri: Featuring eggplant, lettuce, egg, mayo, and unagi sauce, it's a celebration of umami for just $8.99.
- Pork-Boy Onigiri: This limited offering combines pork katsu, cheese or lettuce, and a delightful mix of mayo and katsu sauce for $11.19. A true highlight for those loving crispy textures.
- Double Shrimps Onigiri: Two shrimp tempura nestled with lettuce, egg, and spam, showcasing a perfect balance of crunch and flavor at $12.29.
- Golden Go Cal Onigiri: A luxurious mix of crab and tobiko enhanced with salted egg yolk sauce, priced at $11.19.
- Curry Chicken Katsu Onigiri: A harmonious blend of chicken katsu and Japanese curry sauce, available for $11.19, perfect for spice lovers!
As you step into Riceful, the ambiance invites you to explore the intersection of simplicity and sophistication. The team’s passion for creating these distinctive dishes is evident in the care and creativity that goes into every bite.
Many customers share their enthusiasm, with reviews praising the texture of the rice and the flavor profiles. One enthusiastic diner noted, "The rice was the perfect texture, and the meat was so flavorful it brought a tear to my eye." Another mentioned, "This hole-in-the-wall has a creative twist on onigiri with seaweed wrapped around rice, egg, and spam." Each review reflects a common theme: Riceful delivers an unforgettable food experience that keeps patrons coming back for more.
For those seeking a more communal dining experience, consider the Onigiri Family Bundle, stuffed with a variety of flavors including unagi and soft-shell crab, perfect to share or to indulge in solo, for $55.49 (pricing may vary with the season).
If you're in Berkeley and yearning for a culinary adventure, Riceful is not to be missed. From the creative combinations to the warm ambiance and dedicated service, this spot is indeed where tradition meets innovation. Come on down to Riceful and experience a delightful gastronomic journey!
Believe me when i say i never leave reviews but this was so on point i decided to support this place by writing my first one. ...
Super yummmy! Must try this place if you are in Berkley. I had unagi and beef bulgogi and both are sooooo tasty. Cant wait to try more flavors next time. ...
Living near this place is dangerous. I come here too often, Im gonna go broke. Try it if you havent. I suggest the pork boy onigiri. Delicious.
Very creative Japanese fusion rice ball. Business is not that busy after one in the afternoon. You can order from the kiosk from the outside store. Very tasty.
Highlight of my trip to Berkeley! This place deserves a 5.0! The rice was the perfect texture, the meat was so flavorful it brought a tear to my eye. You will not regret eating here! It was a happy surprise to find egg and spam in the sammich, so be aware most come with spam and egg! DONT HESITATE ORDER!
This holeinthewall has a creative twist on the onigiri Seaweed wrapped around rice, egg, and spam with your choice of meat. I loved the unagi! Highly recommend substituting seaweed salad instead of the lettuce it comes with. There is a tablet to orderpay and all togo.
This place is so good! This is one of our favorite places to grab lunch.
What here at 830 p.m.. This place was great Large rice hand roll onigiri type sandwich things with unagi or avocado or shrimp tempura spam and more. Nice and warm. Just what my soul needed!