"Those with an appreciation for all things jazz, or who have a knowledge and appreciation for Japan’s hi-fi listening bars, will find a favorite in Bar Shiru. The atmosphere is more low-key than most bars you’ll find in Oakland, with vinyl spinning as patrons sit and listen while they drink — rather than a standing crowd overpacking the place. The drinks are as specialized as the music is; try a Japanese whisky flight or a specialty cocktail as the music floats through the air." - Dianne de Guzman, Ellen Fort