Best Japanese Food in Berkeley

Rock & Roll Influenced Japanese Food

NOW SERVING IN BERKELEY!!!

Now we got a kitchen at SPATS, and serving the amazing Japanese fried chicken in Berkeley as well. Hours are Monday- Friday, 11am-3pm!! Spats offers killer happy hour during our lunch hours as well!!

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What our guests are saying

This place is really great. I'm pretty critical of restaurants but I'll start by saying this is a five-star by Oakland standards. Excellent sauces and reasonably fast. Great alcohol selection. Good people. The owners work there and it seems like a good place to work from what I've heard. Packaging is biodegradable (I think) and simple.

Jeff W.

I love miso ranch!!!! The best ranch ever made in the history!!!

Koko Koko

Once you figure out how delicious everything is, it's hard to not order too much! The fried chicken is awesome. Never greasy, with a great texture inside and out. They let you choose flavorings for it, they're all pretty great but I think the umami dry seasoning is my favorite. There's plenty to eat with just the chicken and super fresh cabbage (eat it, it's good), but their sides are also fantastic!

L. Z.

The best-fried chicken in the neighborhood, with serious punk rock vibes!

Joseph R.

We Offer......

CHEAP BEER/ SAKE

Our beer/ sake price is very friendly to your thin wallet :) 15% + cheaper than the market price

GLUTEN FREE

The kitchen is now gluten free. We still have beers some desserts that contains gluten, but its made outside of our kitchen.

KICK ASS HAPPY HOUR

2-5pm, Mon-Fri $2 Sapporo (12oz) $3 sake (180ml)

CATERING

For your special occasion!! Wedding, Family gathering, music festival, office lunch ect etc

HEALTHY OPTIONS

We don't add sugar. Everything made in house sweetened by agave, Honey or maple syrup

VEGAN OPTIONS

Yes, we got you!! So many vegan options at ABURAYA

ROCK & ROLL

Great rock 7 roll tunes all day & all night!

NUT FREE

We don't give a shit about nuts

Mosswood Meltdown 2026 Tickets are available now!!

The best music event in Oakland, Mosswood Meltdown 25!!!! Great line top this year as well!! Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill, Pavement, Dead Milkmen(!!), Fadeaways (Japan), Otobike Beabers (Japan), Christina's Trip (Oakland), Balzac (Eastbay's Ska Tribute at the medical tent),,,,, and more and more and more!!!!

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WE CATER!!

You need some ABURAYA for your special occasion?!?!? We can help!! Email us japanesefriedchicken@aburayaoakland.com for the details!!

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Now the kitchen is GLUTEN FREE!!

Proudly announcing that we finally got rid of flour tortilla for the burrito and Texas bread for the Sando, which held us behind. Now we have gluten free buns from Mariposa Baking Company for Sando and seaweed (aka NORI) for the burrito!! FYI: We still carry beer and some desserts that contain wheat products, but they are not made in our kitchen.

DAMN GOOD!!

We invest in quality ingredients to ensure our customers get the great taste we’re famous for. Because we believe that you deserve the best.

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We are partnered with EZ Cater now. They can deliver 20 miles radius from our shop. Check with them if you can get us delivered to you or not!!

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Made With Love and Rock'n'Roll

Our secret ingredient is passion. Everyone on our team is passionate about making your time with us as great as it can be – from start to finish.

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Aburaya Japanese Fried Chicken

We are a punk rock/ rock & roll influenced restaurant specializing in Japanese fried chicken, AKA KARA-AGE and izakaya plates. Everything is freshly made in-house, from marinades to sauces and seasonings.

NEW!! TACO RICE!!!

Started having some chicken dishes without frying!! Okinawain's favorite! Sautéed chicken with ABURAYA taco seasoning, tomato, onion, sour cream, avocado and Parmesan cheese over rice. comes with side salad!! we have sautéed chicken teriyaki rice bowl as well!! Next one will be chicken LOCO MOCO?!?!?

Love, Fried Chicken, & Rock N' Roll!

Have dietary restrictions? Gluten free?? Our fried chicken itself is GLUTEN FREE!! Vegan & Vegetarian?? Have allergy for nuts, sesame or soy?? We got your back!! Let us know what bothers you, we have something for everyone!!!!! YEAH!!!!

We Got A Record!!!

The Aburaya record features 2 songs, "Aburaya" by Imagine Leeches, and "Aburaya Theme" by The Jet Stars. Both songs were written by youth bands participating in the 3 O'Clock Rock After School Program from Oakland, CA. Imagine Leeches are: Anton - Guitar Jamison - Drums Reid - Bass and Vocals and special guest performance by Grace Bowers on lead guitar!! Cover Artwork by Erik Messina. Proceeds from the sales of this record will go towards student scholarships at 3 O’Clock Rock. Order yours today!!!! www.3oclockrockrecords.bandcamp.com or at ABURAYA, located at 362 17th Street, Oakland, CA. Thanks for your support, 3 O'Clock Rock and Aburaya Teams

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Start a Band, Play Shows, Make Records, and go on tour with 3 O’Clock Rock. Aburaya partners with them to provide scholarships for students and families in need. The program offers private lessons on drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, recording & opportunities to join a band. This is Rock & Roll! The program is also available for adults. Wanna learn how to play Rock guitar?? Wanna be a punk rocker ?? Click the link here and take your first step of your rock and roll adventure!!

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