Vegan
Japanese
Reported to be the sister restaurant of Shizen in San Francisco. Serves all-vegan sushi, ramen, and other Japanese eats. Open Mon-Thu 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm, Sun 4:30pm-9:30pm.
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1956 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California, USA, 94704
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Last update on 06 Sep 2024 by taneveganberkeley
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Added by Yuna_X on 22 Mar 2022
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67 Reviews
First Review by Yuna_X
sidneylbanks
Points +220
Great food! - Edit
Delicious Japanese food in Berkeley. All vegan, creative dishes, and great staff.
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VeganMuffin
Points +421
Good rolls, bad setting - Edit
I'm super appreciative of any vegan restaurants in the Bay Area. It's a myth that this area has a lot of veg places. There are actually very few, so I cherish the ones we have. I first went to the Honolulu location and liked it a lot. The Berkeley location smells weird. It's a small, LOUD restaurant where diners are so close together that you hear everyone's convos and smell their perfume. There is a roll they light on fire that smells like butane all through the small restaurant. So that's a bummer. The food is good. The seating is uncomfortable and it's just too loud to be fun or relaxing. It's hard to get the servers attention. The starters often come after the rolls, even when we asked for apps to come first. The view outside is of garbage cans lined up and trash. So... Could be a lot nicer of a place.
Read morePros: All vegan, Rolls are pretty
Cons: Restaurant smells mildewy, LOUD, too close seating, View of garbage, hard to park
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steveveg
Points +2655
Great and unique - Edit
We had a wonderful dinner here. The food was varied and inventive. We had a variety of dishes. The rolls were more interesting than the shared plates, but all were good. We especially liked the Ewa and Pacifica specialty rolls. The desserts were fabulous - Yuzu Cheesecake, Mixed Berry Cheesecake and Pistachio Ice Cream. Gluten containing dishes were clearly marked.
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NKML
Points +84
Delish - Edit
Friends found this place and it was nothing short of fantastic!!! Vegan cheesecake was a great way to top it off!!!
Read moreCons: Parking was a bit of a hassle but totally worth it
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atomheart
Points +136
Tasty and beautiful - Edit
I shared three specialty rolls with a friend. Each roll was beautifully presented and tasted so good. Can't wait to come back, but might make a reservation well in advance next time because the seats go quick!
Read morePros: Delicious, Beautiful presentation, Clear, well-organized menu
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Norcal2017
Points +634
Wonderful birthday celebration - Edit
Read moreWonderful experience.
Great flavor, creativity, and presentation. Tried so many offering and the party of four loved it all.
Rolls
Ewa
Wedge
Manila Dune
Shiitake mushroom best dish
Ramen
eggplant, brussels sprouts, tofu mushroom pockets, and katsu are my go-to.
Pros: Variety, Presentation
Cons: Small space but nice decor
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wcs
Points +47
Favorite Japanese Spot - Edit
This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaurant in the Bay. The food is so flavorful and fresh. Everything I’ve had has been excellent. #Veganuary
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terragroh
Points +20
So good! - Edit
I shared 4 rolls and two starters between 3 of us, and everything was delicious and creative. We were so full! The staff was friendly and helpful as well.
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LOliva19
Points +402
🥰 Fabulous!! - Edit
Best Japanese food in the East Bay. Everything was mega delicious from teas to the birthday dessert.
Read moreYou will NOT be disappointed.
Pros: Small, intimate , Unbelievably tasty, Quiet atmosphere
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Sjjk12
Points +1123
Amazing New Year’s Eve - Edit
Just believe this review that it was AMAZING! Craft ramen, many different rolls, and kind and quick service. They also serve alcohol. This made for a special night! If you live near here I’d be doing takeout every week. Thanks to the Shizen team for their expansion 😃 #Veganuary
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Maejunejuly
Points +713
Rollin’ Through Berkeley - Edit
On a roadtrip we stopped in because we love the Tane in Honolulu. Rolls were as wonderful as a remembered.
Read morePros: Reasonable price for sushi, Easy to make a reservation
Cons: Parking
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HCMex
Points +554
Quality at somewhat reasonable prices - Edit
If you're between spending $8 for an impossible whopper or a classic roll at this place then this place all day.
Read moreTane (and Shizen) offer high quality ingredients, plating, and taste to all of their decisions, specifically the eggplant nigiri. The eggplant melts in your mouth and does not require any chewing but is full of flavor.
The speciality rolls are also of good value because they range from $16-17 & come with 8 pieces. The 1 menu item that was on the pricier side was the cheesecake which was priced at $15. Nevertheless the pricepoint is worth it because it has to be one of the bay area's best cheesecakes.
Never a bad experience at Tane.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing (ok maybe parking)
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Veganmouse
Points +1329
Amazing food! - Edit
All the food was delicious, service was great. Worst part was deciding what to get.
Read moreHad 2 share plates, 2 specialty rolls and cheesecake all for 2 people
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-05
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leahk
Points +333
Can’t wait to go back - Edit
Their long list of specialty rolls is exciting and tasty. I can’t wait to try more of them! The food is fresh, healthy, beautiful and delicious.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Heathy food, Creative
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purplemoon
Points +111
Best sushi in Bay Area - Edit
Innovative, fun, delicious! Excellent service. Can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Delicious , Friendly Service, Fun menu
Cons: Not open for lunch, Too delicious
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JKay
Points +156
Vegan Japanese, reasonable prices, fun spot (5/5 green stars) - Edit
I’m glad I took the time to write this review, or I wouldn’t have learned about Tane Vegan Izakaya. I learned that Izakaya is “a type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks,” similar to a tapas bar. I also learned that Tane in Berkeley is a sister branch to the original Tane in Honolulu! Also, Tane, means "seed" in Japanese and it embodies the restaurant’s “commitment to sustainable and innovative dining.” The same people are behind Shizen, the popular vegan Japanese restaurant in San Francisco. The founders’ goal is to protect the oceans by showcasing tasty Japanese dishes that are made without fish. I think they have succeeded in delivering a diverse menu of satisfying and interesting dishes.
Read moreI’ve been there twice now and look forward to going back for a third visit. The second visit was marred a little bit by a loudmouth bore at the next table, but I can hardly hold Tane accountable for that...😄Just bear in mind that it can get a little noisy at night, when it’s busy. Staff members were friendly and efficient both times and the food seems to be quite consistent. The simple grilled mushrooms dish ($12) is a good example of the restaurant’s aesthetic – good ingredients, cooked quite simply so that their inherent qualities are not lost.
I’m also giving Tane Vegan Izakaya 5/5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact.
• Tane is a completely vegan restaurant. Adopting a plant-based diet is the top thing you can do to mitigate climate change, deforestation, animal cruelty, and food scarcity.
• Tane strives to support suppliers that use eco-friendly practices (e.g., pesticide-free) and to minimize their carbon footprint “by reducing waste and sourcing seasonal ingredients directly from local farmers.”
• The website for the original Honolulu branch of Tane lists some of the produce suppliers, but the Berkeley branch hasn’t done this (yet).
Please join in and include a Green Stars rating with your own reviews!
Pros: Fully vegan, Fresh ingredients, prepared simply, Friendly staff
Cons: Can be noisy at night
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cyanic_eevee
Points +573
Delicious sushi & ramen - Edit
As a vegan lover of ramen, theirs was delicious. It came with this smoky meat sort of tofu thing that I wasn't the biggest fan of but the broth and ramen itself were delicious, the broth had this incredible flavor and the ramen was springy and chewy. The California roll was also delicious, the rice was really high quality and tasted great as well.
Read morePros: Great sushi, Great ramen
Cons: Didn't like the smoky flavor of the meat in the ra
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megatron44
Points +33
THE BEST VEGAN SUSHI - Edit
I have brought multiple omnivores here and everyone agrees that Tane (a.k.a. Shizen in SF) is 10/10. My FAVORITES are Pacifica and Sunset. The Sweet Potato roll is delicious too at a lower price.
Read moreI do wish they had some rotating specials though. As far as I know, the menu has been the same for 5 years (referring also to Shizen, which has been open longer and has the same dishes by different names)
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cra1g86
Points +298
Delightful Sushi - Edit
Nice atmosphere. Pleasant service. And delicious food. Wonderful flavors and exquisite plating. Truly a delight.
Read morePros: beautiful plating , variety , flavors
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clamchow
Points +1376
Good specialty rolls - Edit
The specialty rolls were definitely worth the extra price. The agedashi tofu was not that good.
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the wedge was beautiful and delicious! 🤤
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bfigs04
Points +222
Amazing Japanese Food! - Edit
Can’t go wrong with this place!
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leafyeras
Points +74
My favorite place in Berkeley - Edit
Great miso soup, lemon aid, and sushi. Great presentation and flavor. I’d definitely recommend the Ewa.
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daisyflower
Points +42
My favorite vegan restaurant! - Edit
I’ve taken so many meat eaters to this restaurant and they’ve all been blown away by this food. The specialty rolls are so creative, tasty, and instagramable😉the ramen is also exceptional. I’ve been going to this restaurant for years, and I have not tried a thing that I didn’t love.
Read morePros: Food is exceptional, even for meat eaters , Incredible taste and presentation , Super nice staff
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GoodCook
Points +211
Dont forget to try the blueberry cheezecake - Edit
Blueberry cheezecake wow! The sushi and drinks were also great.
Read morePros: Everything
Cons: There were little gnats from the plants.
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SusanW
Points +33
Unique flavors - Edit
What is interesting about this place is they do some unusual sushi. Not your typical sushi. Everything is wonderful and delicious. Small place, so best to make a reservation. It has become our go to place for special occasions. Beautiful presentation. Wonderful service. Definitely recommend checking it out.
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nikisvegan
Points +535
amazing shared plates restaurant - Edit
the shared plates and appetizers here are amazing. it’s actually very reasonable to have a family style meal here and I would definitely recommend doing so over getting the sushi individually. the eggplant, brussels sprouts, tofu mushroom pockets, and katsu are my go-to.
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YoboChromie
Points +38
AMAZING! - Edit
This place has the best sushi! We also got the Brussels sprouts and they were absolutely incredible! Will definitely be coming back!
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