Everything was incredible and fresh. Ask Ton for omakase! Just tried Ankimo for the 1st time. It's Monkfish liver and was served with uni, strawberry, avocado and blueberry. I was not sure - but it is delicious!!! I recommend it. It's supposed to be the Foie Gras of the sea. Coming back next week! read more

Kihon - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

My absolute favorite sushi place. Very friendly, knowledgable, and attentive staff. They have high quality and delicious sushi and ramen and are creative in coming up with new dishes and rolls. Five stars all around! This is my go to for any occasion. read more

Kihon - Custom veggie creation - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Sat at the counter and service by chef was decent. Just because you sit at the bar counter, the waiters on the floor ignore you although you are willing and ready to order food from the kitchen. Service needs improvement. Food is decent, can't compare with high end places because what you pay is really what you get. read more

Sushi and service is great, yet overpriced. High quality food is worth paying extra for, however, the menu wasn't very creative and the specialty rolls were limited. read more

excellent . amazing dining experience and amazing food. friendly staff. best such i i've found in long beach so far

The service was top notch and the dishes were prepared well. Thank you for taking excellent care of us as we celebrated my fiancé's birthday. We plan to make this a regular spot now. read more

Great quality sushi. Garlic edamame is amazing as is the crunch roll, perfect amount of rice to roll ratio.

Came upon this place looking for a dinner spot in Long Beach on Yelp. In a small strip mall we didn't know what to expect but we found a gem!! To start off, they were super accommodating given we had 8 people and a baby and no regular tables, they had rearranged tons of tables to seat us on these high tables but as soon as the lower tables were available they moved us without a fuss. Food came very timely and not to mention delicious! We go to Japan every year so we know good and fresh sushi. And this here was some good fresh sushi right in LB! The server was very accommodating again with my husband's gluten allergy and let us know our options with some of the sushi. (Btw, the halibut with salt, yuzu pepper and lemon was awesome - so much so we probably ordered about 10-12 orders of it!) Overall, great experience and delicious dinner, if we are ever back in that area again I'd definitely go there again! read more

They have the freshest sushi and lots of options other than sushi. The owner and staff are always friendly, helpful and very attentive. Their seating area outside is very clean and well maintained. A very fun and exceptional experience. read more

My first time here and had a great time! Sushi good and the sushi chef was even better!

Oh My God. Best sushi ever. My wife Leslie and I went here since it's close to our house, but we would go on a hajj to the Holy city to get this succulent sushi. Our sushi chef was Serg, the Serbian sushi savant. We got "The Dude", "Walter" and some creamy tempura shrimp roll they should just call the "Jesus Roll". Staff gets 5 stars, Atmosphere gets 5 stars, food gets 5 stars. Screw it; 10 stars for everything. I can now die a happy man and meet my maker. Thank you Kihon Sushi for this incredibly spiritual experience. read more

Kihon - Awesomeness - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very nice selection of Fish, traditional Japanese dishes which I love, Kihon is always a good choice for you for a nice evening. Ask for Omacase read more

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The best local sushi place, the chef Peter provided amazing service and the food has a great quality. I highly recommend this place.

The best sushi and sashimi we have found in Long Beach. Great service, fabulous sashimi and sushi! You will not be disappointed.

We gave Kihon a try after it popped up on Yelp radar. Seating was plentiful on a Monday at 6pm, but the parking lot is small and shared with a laundromat, bank and other businesses. They have the Japanese standards-ramen, sushi, combination dinners but also have some ala carte and izakaya (small plate) selections. The combo dinner of teri chicken and tempura ($15.95) was declared delicious by my teen with the grilled chicken being really good. It came with the usual soup, rice, salad. Other selections were ala carte- Short rib ($13.50) was a plate of 8 bite sized pieces of beef that had the texture of stewed beef. We were expecting more of a grilled, kalbi type of beef; Black cod ($11.95) is a portion of miso marinated and grilled fish, one of our favorites; Crispy rice($6.00) topped with spicy tuna was a disappointment- the 4 piece sushi rice is fried crisp and sits in a bit of oil and is topped with a not so spicy tuna; chicken karaage ($6.00) is crisp and tasty served with a side of salad. Bowls of rice are $2 each. Service was fast and friendly. A bit pricey, but an A OK find with a few hits and misses- next time we will probably stick to the more traditional selections as most of the misses are with the ala carte items. read more

We have passed this place several times and never stopped. Craving sushi, we wanted to try. Best Sushi in LB! I tried the smoked Octopus Carpaccio and it was amazing. My Yellowtail Sashimi was so fresh, it melted like butta. My BF had the Ahi and same thing, super fresh! This is our new spot! read more

This place was a joke, to start off with, my uni was half the size of what I saw in the pictures on yelp and I eat uni 3 times a week. I went there specifically for the uni. I don't live anywhere close to Long Beach. The guy making the sushi was like maybe filling in, with no prior experience. My hand roll was the size of my finger, the soft shell crab roll was just super crunchy wrapped in rice and that's all. No eel sauce, no what it states what it has on the menu. The only thing I liked was my Sapporo. Also if the weak soft shell crab is $12, then why the heck is a spicy tuna roll $13!!!?? And the scallop sashimi was salty. I swear I would of done a better job with zero experience then that guy. Or gotten better sushi at the food court at the mall. I expected more after seeing 4 in a half stars. Upset I wasted time, money and a Sunday evening. I will stick to my regular sushi spots I trust in the oc next time. read more

The owners poured their hearts and souls into turning this little spot into a top-notch sushi go-to spot in Naples, and the proof is in the pudding. Tried the soft-shell crab, the yellow-tail, the toro, the red snapper, and more!!! Excellent service, delicious variety of the best sushi in town and a wonderful atmosphere for the soft-opening. Can't wait until Kihon is open for regular business . . . it's just a matter of days. Hats off to you! read more

This is the best sushi restaurant in the Long Beach area. The presentation is exceptional and everything is so fresh. Great service! I even tried the uni and it was delicious. The octopus carpaccio is my favorite! read more

Phenomenal tonkotsu ramen. Perfect balance of flavors, not too oily or sesamey. The pork was nice and tender. The yolks were golden yellow. Those pigs and hens should be proud. read more

Total home run. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Particularly tasty was the soft shell crab, spicy tuna on crispy rice and the chefs sushi recommendation. We'd go back, gladly. read more

Excellent sushi! We were fortunate enough to be some of the first customers at Kihon and the food a service was fantastic. Wonderful atmosphere and a great location. We will be returning again, and again, and again... read more

Chef Peter is back! Thank goodness... This next chapter of sushi in Naples might just be the best. I'm at a loss at how people don't see the difference between the freshness in fish at this place compared to others. It happens to be in my neighborhood but that's not the reason we come back. We've traveled further before to other sushi spots we liked but this one trumps them all. We went this week after the grand opening a few days ago and already knew what the deal was. We never order anything, just sit down - I'd always recommend Omakase here, whether Peter serves you or one of the other chefs, who have never disappointed either. The better they know you and your tastes, the better it gets, the more creative they get. Cross your fingers that you catch Peter when fresh lobster is around - his triple threat of lobster broth, sushi, and tartare is magical. Red snapper is better here than I've had anywhere, Peter's scallop variations are, Toro of course, Uni, always tough to find good, Makarel, which I often find too fishy, absolutely a favorite here, salmon melts... what else. The yellowtail cheek is always delicious, anything oyster... the list goes on. When we went back this week for the re-opened place, Peter served us something completely new: seared scallop and kiwi - awesome. Octopus carpaccio, lovely etc. etc. The staff is exceptionally lovely as well, Eddie and the team the best. The place is more stripped down now, quieter, new nice floors and decoration. Looks great and I wish them all the best. We will definitely put our dime in for this one. read more

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Thanks Pete for all your suggestions everything was fabulous! We will be back tomorrow with friends.

Awesome experience. Food was very fresh and delicious! Not a stuffy, Super-pretentious joint, like a lot of sushi bars I've been to. Staff and chefs are cool and down-to-earth. Perfect spot for a sushi novice or a sashimi connoisseur. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Won't be eating sushi anywhere else in LB or Southern California for that matter. Honestly cannot wait to go back! read more

Top Notch! Special shout out to Peter for the excellent service and sharing his knowledge of all things fish and sushi. We ordered an assortment of sushi including the Dungeness Crab roll (Baked Dungeness sitting on a spicy tuna roll), the B.S.C roll (California roll topped with baked bay scallops) and several pieces of shrimp and tuna nigiri. The fish was fresh and the service was great. Will be back to try the Ramen! read more

This is a new sushi spot which replaced Naples Sushi. I would definitely give this place a 4.5/5 but I rounded up for the great service and quality of food. The food was exceptional. The service was great, but my favorite thing that I ordered was the seared garlic albacore. It simply melted in your mouth (you could eat it with dentures). Everyone in my party enjoyed their food as well. I'll definitely come back again. read more

Kihon is my family's favorite spot in Long Beach. Best sushi around, and excellent service. I would highly recommend eating both raw sushi, and cooked food here! Enjoy read more

Found this place driving down 2nd, Naples Sushi looked closed, so decided to try this place. SO GLAD WE DID! The Creamy Salmon and Spicy Yellowtail were delicious! ! ! The pitcher of Kirin on tap was ice cold, I'll be definitely coming back to this place and try out more of their menu! Looking forward to updating this post to give it a solid five, after my next visit. read more

I love their ramen! Both the tonkatsu and miso are fantastic. Really good noodles.

To start, one should try Happy Hour Tray. That was how I was introduced to this place. Everything here is soo yummy, from sashimi, rolls, teriyaki combo dishes to their ramen bowl. The service is great as well. They always make my order on the dot, especially my take out order. The only downside is that they only open for dinner (after 5pm). read more

This place is absolutely awesome. Their menu does not have pictures so ask for Eddie. His recommendations are spot on. Everything that I have tried has been excellent. Try the following: kuro dai sushi, negi hama, bsc roll, Naples roll, catapilar roll, yellowtail with jalapeno, and the black cod. read more

Just finished our dinner. I would say 4/5 stars because of their customer service-- our server as well as the other employees were attentive to keeping our table as clean as possible. We decided to visit Kihon because of the reviews on their ramen. My husband and I both had the tonkotsu ramen. The portions where great, however, I am accustomed to a thicker noodle and we both agreed that the broth was very salty. We also tried the crunchy roll which was very tasty ( I am not a sushi person ) and would actually return for the sushi. read more

I've been coming here since the day they opened and remains to be my favorite sashimi place. I'm only rating them for sashimi as I have never tried the rest of the food on their menu. The fish is always super fresh and melts in your mouth! I am very particular where I go for sashimi and I can guarantee all of you this place only serves the best and the freshest! :) read more

Love this place! We recently moved to Belmont Shore and are so thankful to have found this little gem. The sushi is fresh and the staff are friendly and attentive. The happy hour sampler tray is an absolute must! read more

Really good sushi! Just disappointed that they don't have uni due to the tides...toro is the yellow Tuna!

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Horrible service here. Placed a to go order that took them 40 minutes to make. When the food was finally done the "host" rudely sat my order on the counter and walked away. Did not apologize for the excessively long wait or even tell me "your order is ready". Just plopped it on the counter and walked away. Don't recommend this place at all. read more

I only had one roll...so my review will have to follow when I come back here but so far so good!!! Cute inside and friendly and quick service. And close to work!! read more

I love sushi. Kihon's Chef Erwin was trained by Master Chef Katsuya himself. He and his Assistant Chef, Peter, both do sushi right. I never expected much when I first walked in and sat down at the sushi bar. I requested omakase and Chef Erwin served some of the most flavorful and fresh sushi I've had in a long time. The cuts of fish were excellent and equally importantly the rice was perfect. You must try the uni here when they have the premium grade uni from Santa Barbara. I could eat the uni sushi here all day long. I truly enjoyed the quality, textures and traditional preparation of the sushi. I never thought I'd find better sushi in Naples than in Little Tokyo, where I lived for a few years. I wish more restaurants had food as good as Kihon but in fact great food is hard to find. One thing shines through when I eat at the sushi bar here: the chefs' passion. Keep it up, Chefs Erwin and Peter. I'm so happy to have Kihon in my neighborhood. Thank you for a couple of delicious meals and I look forward to many more. read more

Kihon - The octopus sashimi was accompanied with unusually flavorful seaweed and had been smoked just prior to serving. - Japanese Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place should focus only on their sushi. Their signature dishes are a must try, like their jalapeño yellowtail. The slices are fresh, smooth, and just savory. Sake can be pricy. I would stay clear away from their ramen. It's too oily and fatty, and not spicy enough, even when you order spicy. If i were to come back, I would only order from their signature dishes and sushi. read more