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    Kihon

    4.3 (419 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • Closed
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Evan K.

    Sushi here was straight fire! Been living near the Naples area for the last 4 years always saw Kihon but never pulled the trigger. After a long day in LA, we came back and ate here. The parking lot is very slim and small but we found parking easily. We called in advance to put our names down but the host made it super difficult because she gave us a table and then called later to ask if we wanted to sushi bar. We walked in and there were plenty of tables. We got their rainbow roll which was really good and all the fish tasted fresh. Then we went crazy with the squid and tuna nigiri. Tasted very authentic and solid. Another thing we tried was their pan fried gyoza which was delicious add to our meal. Service was overall pretty good, it was a busy night here.

    M M.

    Hands down the best sushi I've had, and it's not close. I've been to Kihon in Naples probably a hundred times at this point and it never disappoints ,consistency like that is rare. If you go, get the toro tasting, it's a must. This is my go-to sushi spot in Long Beach.

    Caterpillar Roll
    Cindy O.

    Excellent and very fresh sushi! Our family favorite! We ordered take out tonight. The place was packed on a Tuesday evening! Nice to see! Ordering online is very simple through ChowNow. It's ready on time for pick-up. The sushi and salad are packed very well wiith their individual sauces along with wasabi and ginger! We ordered three rolls: Spicy Tuna, White Russian, and Caterpillar. All three were amaxing. Definitely the best and freshest sushi around! We always get a salad. We love their Miso dressing. You can tell their dressing and sauces are inhouse prepared. Seriously, Kihon has the best sushi in Long Beach. It you haven't tried their curry restauarant in Signal Hill, Tanuki Curry House, a must try!

    salmon with crispy spinach: lightly seared salmon sashimi topped with crispy baby spinach
    Trung N.

    If there was ever such a thing as modern Japanese, Kihon is your girl. Kihon is a very good blend of traditional sushi with some Americanized quirks. The menu isn't particularly expansive, but it's pretty dialed in. We started with lots of nigiri - 2 pieces come per order: -yellowtail ($7) -salmon ($7.50) -salmon roe ($7) -bluefin tuna ($9.50) The fish was melt in your mouth quality. Every single piece of nigiri was exceptionally fresh. We ordered the Dungeness Crab roll ($17) and it was so good. The roll comes with baked Dungeness crab and spicy tuna in soy paper. Baking the Dungeness crab really draws out the sweetness of the crab. The crab as well as the spicy tuna is loosely enveloped in rice then rolled in soy paper which really highlights all the flavors. Ten. Ngl. I bookmarked Kihon purely based on a passing recommendation. Someone told me to try the salmon with crispy spinach long ago and I final did. Honestly, it was such an unexpectedly good bite. PSA - highly recommend making a resy. I waited quite a while without one though you can grab a drink at the bar while you wait.

    Japanese tapas
    Anders Christofer C.

    Another visit to this wonderful restaurant. Great selection of food and good service. They have moved just next door but it feels as nice as the old place. I must say it is a bit pricey because we always end up ordering many different items as they feel so light and not super filling. In any case great place and we will come back. The short ribs are amazing by the way!!

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    Leslie Y.

    If you can imagine the island of Naples as heart-shaped, then Kihon is located at the center of the heart. With each tantalizing bite, the food goes straight to your heart. I thought I had sampled almost all of the sushi places in Long Beach, but I am embarrassed to have missed this one until now. There are many excellent sushi joints in Long Beach, but none could rival Kihon. The interior dining space is arranged traditionally, with a long bar facing the sushi chefs and other tables for larger parties. I went alone so I sat at the bar, having an intimate interaction with the chef. I ordered the giant scallops, blue fin tuna, and salt-grilled eel. Each harbored its distinct flavor, and each shined at serenading the taste buds. After three courses, I asked the chef for a recommendation. I revelled with the rosy sea bass, a product of pinnacle culinary endeavor for a few fleeting moments, but my memory allows me to savor the experience long after. I loved this place, and I vow to return with my son, who is a sushi aficionado and about to leave for college.

    Geronimo T.

    Went here prior to the naples Christmas Boat parade. Seated and Greeted at 5pm for a party of 7. Ordered a pitcher of Asahi, wine, and Appetizers. All came very quickly. Ordered our main entrees of Sushi. Received within 10 to 15 minutes. The place quickly became crowded. 80% of the food was delivered in a timely manner. The other 20% we had to remind our waiter a couple of times, stating if our other orders are going to be served soon. All was delicous, The portion size was small compared to other Sushi joints. Keep in mind, the surrounding area is above the middle class ratio. Meaning you know where you are at when you order food. Expensive and serving size to be small. The place has a warm family feeling. Overall, I will come back. Would not be my first choice, due to parking, cost and quantity. The quality is a given. The only thing bad about this place is that there is only 1 restroom for the entire restaurant! Overall a thumbs up.

    Shishito peppers
    Jocelyn S.

    Price is ok and I think that's the main selling point. The food is ok but for a sushi restaurant they don't have many roll options. Most come with a soy paper instead of seaweed and their rolls aren't the typical ones you'd find. I wasn't a fan of their salmon roll. The best part was the shishito peppers. Trying it once was enough but I wouldn't return. They do have a bar with sake, beer options that look good. Overall if you're in Naples you should try but i wouldn't go out of my way.

    Christopher T.

    The best sushi on Naples Island, decent price and fresh fish. Yes, it's limited rolls but they only offer what they're good at instead of not. Nice, friendly and attentive wait staff, the place is small but clean and tightly up and airy but has that home feelings. It's neighborly spot for us to go to when we're lazy to go far.

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    Lenny L.

    We came in on a rainy Saturday night. Lucky we snagged a seat at the bar. The service was super friendly and the chef was very accommodating to explain the different options. I got the sushi menu and with no prices I wanted to make sure that I understand what I was ordering in terms of cost. Because I have had this happen to me before and I got very excited and ordered a bunch of items without knowing the price. I will never do that again. So I asked the waiter to give me an idea of how much each item would roughly cost. And off we go. I ordered the trio tuna which had different types of Toro. That was delicious. And then I picked a few more items from the sushi menu to complete my meal. The fish were all fresh and prepared beautifully. We ordered a few more items off the menu like salmon carpaccio with crispy spinach and spicy tuna on crispy rice, both good crisp. A pitcher of beer to wash down all the yumminess. This is a good place to relax and have good rolls and sushi with beer. My only suggestion is ask the price on the menu. So you won't be surprised at the end of your meal. They will politely tell you. Kampai

    Alex S.

    I've been going to Kihon for years and I don't normally leave reviews, but I love this place so much! I love taking my friends here when they visit because the food has always been amazing. this place is no frills, no loud music, no overcomplicated menu. It has exactly what you need. I love getting their nigiri, hand roll, and the white russian roll. Sometimes I get the seared salmon with the spinach crisps, too. All good quality. Service here is always attentive, even when it's busy which I appreciate. Love this place down.

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    Jeff Y.

    I had walked by Kihon countless times, but was hesitant to try it due to the font used for the name in kanji being so unauthentic. I'm glad I finally tried it though, as the food exceeded my expectations. Kihon is one of the few businesses still standing in this plaza. The interior is pretty and service was excellent. I believe there were some actual Japanese chefs working in the kitchen too. The menu is a decent size and food is definitely pricey but the quality is good. I particularly enjoyed the crunchy salmon skin hand roll (albeit a bit small) plus the miso eggplant dish. The mushroom miso soup was also tasty. I thought the menu said the ceviche dish had octopus, but there was no octopus in our ceviche. I feel like a measure of a good Japanese restaurant is also how tasty their steamed white rice is, and Kihon's was fluffy and warm. The spinach in the salmon and spinach dish was a bit oily and the texture a bit too melt-in-your-mouth (in a bad way, like disintegration) for my tastes. Overall, was pleasantly surprised by the tastiness of my meal here.

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    Great local sushi and friendly atmosphere. Call ahead to save a space as reservations are a premium.

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    6 months ago

    Food delish and we will be back! Fun to see how the neighbors love this place. We will be back.

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    The chef is amazing and the food is delectable. All the fish tastes like it comes from very high quality sources as well.

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    Fresh tasteful sushi with great service. Nice atmosphere and parking. Great selection and not overcrowded

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    Yes! Just call the restaurant after opening time: 5 pm.

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