Kaze: the place to go when you crave ramen in Berkeley
Kaze, Berkeley: tonkotsu ramen with a side of gyoza. ($10.99)
This little shop opens sometime last winter, it looked unassuming then, but now it is packed every time I come, so I think it’s safe to assume that it’s packed almost everyday if not always.
People on the East Bay think of The Ramen Shop when they think of ramen, simply because until now there has been no other shop that really specializes in ramen. There’s ramen at sushi places, izakaya places, and some random places that should have nothing to do with ramen. Hence, the consistently ridiculous 2-plus-hour wait at The Ramen Shop. Now, let’s do a check-and-compare list between Kaze and The Ramen Shop (TRS):
1. Taste: Kaze/TRS = 8/10. TRS is 10 only for comparison purposes between the two, not because it is the best I’ve ever had in my life (there are many better, just not in the area). Kaze is 8 because on certain days it comes close to TRS, on other days the soy-sauced egg is a little too soy-saucy, but it has the right creamy gooeyness of soft-boiled eggs, the chashu is meaty (it sounds obvious but not enough places get this right), and the tonkotsu soup is rich and satisfying.
2. Location: Kaze/TRS = 10/5. I’m biased. I live in Berkeley, Kaze is in Berkeley, TRS is a 30-minute bus ride away plus the time to wait for the bus, which is indefinite.
3. Wait time to be seated: Kaze/TRS = 10/1. Kaze is busy too, and it’s half the size of TRS, but it doesn’t have the bar and the hipsters lingering after dessert without thinking of other customers in line (a table of 4 at TRS, sitting right next to the people in line, was taking their sweet time after coffee). Naturally, the wait at Kaze is 15 minutes at most.
4. Cost: Kaze: 8.99 for normal ramen (shio, shoyu, miso, tonkotsu), 9.99 for black garlic oil ramen (basically a spicy tonkotsu ramen). TRS: 16.5 if you want veggie ramen, 17.5 for ramen with meat. TRS, thank you for adding stuff like innovation and atmosphere to the ramen, we wouldn’t know what to do without them.
5. Atmosphere: who cares about atmosphere when you eat ramen?!
It is not to say that I don’t like TRS. It’s a great place, and they use sustainably grown ingredients. But with Kaze’s opening, my ramen craving is satisfied for so much less time and effort.
Address: Kaze Ramen
1956 Shattuck Ave (2 minute walk north from downtown Berkeley)
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 883-1388
Hi, Neat post. There is a problem with your web site in internet explorer, would test this… IE still is the market leader and a huge portion of people will miss your fantastic writing because of this problem.
1Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you are just too fantastic. I actually like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you’re stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it wise. I cant wait to read much more from you. This is actually a great site.
2Hi there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my twitter group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Many thanks
3I couldn’t resist commenting
4Real fantastic info can be found on weblog. “Compassion for myself is the most powerful healer of them all.” by Theodore Isaac Rubin.
5I truly appreciate this post. I’ve been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thanks again!
6Useful info. Lucky me I discovered your site unintentionally, and I’m shocked why this coincidence did not came about earlier! I bookmarked it.
7What i do not understood is actually how you are now not really much more neatly-preferred than you might be right now. You’re very intelligent. You know therefore considerably relating to this subject, made me for my part believe it from numerous varied angles. Its like women and men don’t seem to be involved except it’s one thing to do with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs outstanding. All the time care for it up!
8I like this web blog so much, saved to bookmarks. “To hold a pen is to be at war.” by Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire.
9I went over this web site and I think you have a lot of wonderful information, saved to favorites (:.
10Generally I don’t read article on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very nice post.
11I loved as much as you’ll receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an shakiness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again as exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this increase.
12Hey! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any issues with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing many months of hard work due to no data backup. Do you have any methods to prevent hackers?
13Usually I do not read post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very pressured me to take a look at and do so! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thank you, quite nice article.
14Fantastic web site. A lot of helpful info here. I am sending it to several buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thanks on your sweat!
15As I web site possessor I believe the content matter here is rattling great , appreciate it for your hard work. You should keep it up forever! Best of luck.
16Hey there! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any trouble with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing several weeks of hard work due to no back up. Do you have any solutions to stop hackers?
17This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post. Also, I have shared your website in my social networks!
18Hiya very nice website!! Guy .. Excellent .. Superb .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionally?KI’m satisfied to search out a lot of useful information right here in the post, we want work out extra techniques on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .
19Fantastic website. Plenty of useful information here. I am sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thanks for your sweat!
20I am delighted that I found this web site, exactly the right information that I was searching for! .
21Your style is so unique compared to many other people. Thank you for publishing when you have the opportunity,Guess I will just make this bookmarked.
22The next time I learn a blog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I imply, I know it was my option to read, however I truly thought youd have something interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about one thing that you can repair when you werent too busy searching for attention.
23Some genuinely howling work on behalf of the owner of this web site, absolutely great content.
24Very interesting topic, appreciate it for posting.
25Whats up are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and set up my own. Do you need any coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be really appreciated!
26Hello, you used to write magnificent, but the last few posts have been kinda boringK I miss your super writings. Past few posts are just a little out of track! come on!
27Absolutely pent content, regards for entropy. “Life is God’s novel. Let him write it.” by Isaac Bashevis Singer.
28I think other web site proprietors should take this site as an model, very clean and magnificent user genial style and design, let alone the content. You’re an expert in this topic!
29Needed to create you that bit of word so as to thank you again over the beautiful views you’ve provided on this site. This is certainly tremendously open-handed with people like you to provide freely all that many people could have supplied as an ebook to help with making some bucks for themselves, chiefly seeing that you might have done it if you decided. The solutions as well served to be the fantastic way to fully grasp that some people have the same desire like my own to find out great deal more in terms of this issue. I believe there are lots of more enjoyable periods ahead for those who see your site.
30Hello! Do you know if they make any plugins to safeguard against hackers? I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any suggestions?
31As soon as I detected this internet site I went on reddit to share some of the love with them.
32he blog was how do i say it… relevant, finally something that helped me. Thanks
33Only a smiling visitant here to share the love (:, btw great style.
34My partner and I stumbled over here different website and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking into your web page yet again.
35hello!,I like your writing so much! share we communicate extra about your post on AOL? I require an expert in this area to solve my problem. May be that is you! Having a look ahead to see you.
36It’s best to participate in a contest for the most effective blogs on the web. I will advocate this web site!
37Would you be all for exchanging links?
38Very well written article. It will be helpful to anybody who usess it, as well as myself. Keep doing what you are doing – looking forward to more posts.
39I got what you intend, thanks for putting up.Woh I am glad to find this website through google. “Wisdom doesn’t necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up by itself.” by Woodrow Wilson.
40Thanks, I have just been looking for info about this subject for a long time and yours is the greatest I’ve found out so far. However, what about the bottom line? Are you positive in regards to the supply?
41With havin so much content do you ever run into any problems of plagorism or copyright violation? My blog has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either written myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the web without my agreement. Do you know any ways to help prevent content from being stolen? I’d truly appreciate it.
42Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your site? My website is in the exact same niche as yours and my users would really benefit from a lot of the information you provide here. Please let me know if this okay with you. Cheers!
43I enjoy the efforts you have put in this, regards for all the great articles.
44I like this post, enjoyed this one regards for putting up.
45Those are yours alright! . We at least need to get these people stealing images to start blogging! They probably just did a image search and grabbed them. They look good though!
46This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article.
47Great post, you have pointed out some great details , I as well believe this s a very excellent website.
48The next time I learn a weblog, I hope that it doesnt disappoint me as much as this one. I imply, I know it was my choice to learn, but I really thought youd have one thing attention-grabbing to say. All I hear is a bunch of whining about something that you would repair if you happen to werent too busy in search of attention.
49This is a very good tips especially to those new to blogosphere, brief and accurate information… Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article.
50