Itani Restaurant Group
Itani Restaurant Group
Itani Restaurant Group
Chef Kyle Itani brought his passion for Japanese cuisine and culture to Uptown Oakland in 2012 when he opened his first restaurant, Hopscotch - a classic American diner with a Japanese twist. He was among Oakland’s early culinary pioneers who helped establish a destination restaurant scene and earned himself a San Francisco Chronicle Rising Star Chef Award and a spot on the Chronicle’s Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants list.
The past decade plus have been full of restaurant openings, pivots, and plenty in between. We are proud to serve guests at our current restaurants and all over the Bay Area through Hopscotch Catering events. Scroll down to learn more.
YONSEI HANDROLLS - OAKLAND
1738 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA
YONSEI HANDROLLS - Albany
Coming soon!
Itani Sushi
1511 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
Located across from the Fox Theater and directly next door to Itani Ramen, Yonsei Handrolls - Oakland serves open-faced Japanese sushi handrolls made of crisp nori, seasoned sushi rice, and top-notch fish.
Sip on sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails, set to a soundtrack of 90s hip hop, and get lit by a neon sign that spells “Yonsei” in English and kanji characters — a nod to Chef Kyle Itani’s Japanese and American heritage.
Keep your eyes out for a second location of Yonsei coming to Albany in early 2025!
Chef Kyle Itani recently opened Itani Sushi, his new takeout-only Japanese restaurant located within the North Berkeley food hall, Epicurious Garden. This small but mighty kiosk serves freshly made sushi, donburi rice bowls, small salads & sides.
Stop by for grab-n-go items from the cold case or order from our full menu of made to order dishes. You can also order online for pickup or delivery. Find Itani Sushi across from Cheeseboard and next to Chez Panise in Berkeley!
Itani ramen
1736 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA
Itani Ramen opened in 2016 and was inspired by Kyle’s extensive travels and a brief residence in Japan. Known as a place where all are welcome, this “izakaya for everyone” offers homemade gyoza, donburi bowls, cocktails, and plenty of ramen.
Next time you visit, check out the Genki Room - our private dining room. Perfect for your next event or special occasion!
Hopscotch Catering
Kyle brought his passion for Japanese cuisine and culture to Uptown Oakland in 2012 when he opened his first restaurant, Hopscotch - a classic American diner with a Japanese twist. After 11 years as one of Oakland’s favorite brunch and dinner spots, the restaurant closed and Hopscotch Catering & Takeout was born.
You can now enjoy Hopscotch classics as takeout any day of the week or have Chef Kyle Itani cater your next Bay Area event! Hopscotch Takeout is available every day for delivery or pickup at Itani Ramen - click here to learn more.
For events, Chef Kyle creates customized menus carrying on the beloved cuisine of Hopscotch. Check out their sample menus for your next event - a wedding, birthday bash, retirement party, bridal or baby shower, etc.
