I have never been to a restaurant so many times without getting tired of it. I've been eating at Kimu for years and I can confirm this is the best sushi restaurant in town by a landslide. The sashimi pieces are big, cold, and always fresh. I always order spicy edamame, gyoza, salmon sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, and miso soup. It's so delicious I crave it on a weekly basis. Come here! You won't regret it. The owner is often behind the sushi bar completing orders and is very kind and caring. The food is mouthwatering, the presentation is impeccable, and the price keeps me coming back! read more

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This spot seemed to have a parking lot however when we got there, it was packed. I don't know if it was because of the weekend of the Grand Prix or whatever the situation may be we had to find parking on the street two blocks down. We sat at the bar and the sushi, chefs and server were nice. We ordered their spicy edamame which was loaded with flavor by far the best spicy edamame. I love the garlic and chili combos with a little citrus flavor. Also ordered the stinky roll, which is spicy tuna on the inside and salmon on the outside which I liked very much couldn't decide on a second roll so I asked the server to surprise us and kind of regret doing that because he had brought us a roll that I was already cringing at reading the description on the menu which was their long beach roll however, the crunch it had on the inside was very nice and not too heavy. I don't feel that asparagus should be anywhere near a sushi roll, but that was my bad. Also ordered their Yuzu cheesecake, which was a no for me. It was too strong and screaming Yuzu simialr to lemon zest and super tiny. The quality of the ingredients they use here are pretty good. I would come back to try other items, but I do not suggest getting their dessert or their long beach roll. read more

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The food was genuinely good, but unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the experience. Our server (a female staff member) had a very poor attitude throughout the meal. Every time we asked for something, she seemed annoyed and uninterested, as if helping us was a burden. Dining out isn't just about the food--it's also about how you're treated--and this experience fell short in that regard. What made the situation more uncomfortable was noticing a clear difference in how she treated other guests. When two young white gentlemen were seated nearby, her demeanor noticeably changed--she was more attentive, patient, and friendly with them. While I don't want to jump to conclusions, the contrast was hard to ignore. After reading another 1-star review describing a similar experience, it seems this may not be an isolated issue. No customer should feel like their presence is an inconvenience. It's disappointing because the food really was good, and this could have been a great dining experience. However, service matters just as much. If gratuity hadn't already been included, I would have honestly suggested that the "tip" should be to improve the attitude and level of service. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and works on providing consistent, respectful service to all customers. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I won't be returning. read more

My friend and I were craving dressed up oysters and this place looked promising. We were mostly there for the oysters, but the sushi totally blew us away, too! It was a pretty traditional looking restaurant with tables and a sushi bar. We opted with the sushi bar and it was super nice that the sushi chef just presented his food directly to us. He was so nice and it was fun to see how proud he was of his work. I got some nigiri a la carte: hamachi toro, chu-toro, sea bream, and jumbo scallops. They were all huge and super fresh! The chu-toro practically melted in my mouth so I can't even imagine how amazing their o-toro would be. The scallops were apparently directly from Japan and were also incredible. We also got a dozen oysters and they were so good we ended up ordering another dozen. They were fat and juicy and a bit creamy with the perfect ratio of brine and sauce. Overall it was a great experience and is a great place for a high end meal! read more

Kimu Sushi - chu-toro, hamachi toro, sea bream, jumbo scallop - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place is great for a variety of special rolls and good service. We had the spicy edamame and it was quite spicy rather than the mild kick! The lollipop roll was meh and hard to maintain its integrity. The sunshine roll was really good along with the rainbow roll. The sensual pleasure roll with scallop was decent. The service was great and the staff was very attentive. The shop was very lively and had good dinner vibes of loud but enjoyable. The parking is a bit tough if you can't find any on their lot. read more

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STEPH JUDGEMENT: Solid value in downtown Long Beach. The hubby and I tried this place for lunch on a Saturday a few months ago. It seemed like it'd be better than the previous sushi place that used be there (which I don't think I ever tried), and we were pleasantly surprised by how much we liked it. We ordered; - Spicy edamame - freshly fried with good garlic--great flavors - sushi and sashimi combo (pretty presentation, came with soup and salad--a good value) - pan fried veggie noodles with tofu (very good, with generous portions--appreciated this veggie option) It's not super-fancy, but the food was good to great and reasonably priced. Service was good also. Would definitely check out again. read more

Kimu Sushi - Sushi & sashimi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Hubby & I were craving sushi & randomly found this place on Yelp. We came here for lunch couple of weekends ago. I was surprised how slow the business was for a Saturday. Ambiance was on the smaller side & isn't anything fancy but it was clean & cozy. There was only 1 server. She wasn't the friendliest but did her job well. She was attentive & did come by to check on us. As for the food, the menu is extensive with many different variety of nigiri, sushi rolls, sashimi plates, appetizers, À la carte, etc to choose from. We had the yellowtail carpaccio to start with & 9 pieces of nigiri each. Their fish was super fresh & the rice to fish ratio was perfect. Price point was fair to good. We don't live nearby but would come back again for sure if we're in the area. Would love to try their other items on the menu. read more

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Wonderful date vibe! We came here as a party of two on a Friday night and were seated with menus right away. The menu is easy to follow and has a lot of the classic appetizers, hand rolls, nigiri options, and special rolls! Here, the prices are fair! We ordered the fatty tuna nigiri, Long Beach roll, sunshine roll, and spicy tuna crunch roll. The food all came out quickly and beautifully presented. The Long Beach roll had a great crunch from the asparagus and the yuzu really added to the flavor. The fatty tuna nigiri had fresh wasabi on top, which is a must!! I also appreciate that this restaurant has its own parking lot. It's easy to get to and you don't have to worry about your car while you eat. read more

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Service was great, the ambiance is cute and cozy, and the sushi was fresh and high quality. Definitely a solid spot read more

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Visited: 11/8/25 Baked Lobster Roll: 9/10 ($16.95) Baked Scallop Roll: 10/10 ($16.95) Deep Fried Matcha Cake: 9/10 ($5.95) The interior is definitely on the smaller side, and because it's such a popular spot, we had to wait a bit before finding seats. Parking is also very limited! Make sure you're in the correct designated spaces since the lot is shared with another restaurant - Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles. (I got a warning as I had made this mistake.) That said, the food absolutely made everything worth it. The décor is cozy with dim lighting, and the presentation was such a fun surprise. Our rolls were brought out on fire, which made for an incredible photo moment. The flame went out quickly, so it didn't feel unsafe at all, just super cool. Flavor-wise, everything was amazing. The rolls were warm, creamy, and so satisfying. The deep-fried matcha cake was the perfect sweet finish (lightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and a great way to end the meal after all the savory dishes.) read more

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Wow, what an incredible disappointment This is the McDonald's of Long Beach sushi If you like loud sports TVs If you like loud rap, music blaring in the background with a sushi chef's singing along to the rap, If you like rolls that are very heavy on the fake crab and very heavy on the Americanized sweet drizzle You'll love this place . I grew up in Anchorage, where the Japanese restaurants are owned and run by the Japanese and their wives and children who created and served. Complex ingredient forward bites. My spider roll had virtually of no spider crab in it whatsoever. It was 80% fake crab. I'm used to a spider rill having a whole crab in there. Not a skinny leg hidden behind a scoop of fake crab. In my experience, a five star sushi restaurant makes this name by the artistic creation of balanced flavors that create an explosion of complexity in your mouth There's nothing complex whatsoever and any mouthful that I had. All the rolls were served in front of my face so I had a Service waitstaff armpit in my face every five minutes while I ate. How distasteful. Seriously. Classless. The house salad lacked the earthy flavors of most sushi restaurants. Once again, if you're an American, who loves sports TVs loud rap music rolls whose flavors are hidden in sweet syrup that are fake ingredient Forward, you'll love this place. Personally, I shall never return . Yelp steered me wrong. Sushi tempers here in Long Beach haven't had a real master spoil them. This is the McDonald's of Long Beach sushi read more

Kimu Sushi - Eye pretty. Mouth distasteful. Spider roll. Very drab - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

If craving sushi in Long Beach, stop here. The sushi bar was so cool. They styled it like a street side restaurant in Japan, complete with a roof overhang. Loved that vibe! April, our hostess and server hustled and was the sweetest. She was very attentive, friendly and fast! The sushi was great. ClassicLA style with that distinct flavor and great fish. We loved this meal and would no doubt eat here again if in the area. read more

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Great sushi!! we had dinner with one of my good friends who now lives in LB and recommended this place. It was great! I prefer my Handrolls on a regular plate tho... but very pretty display. Rolls were great. I'd be back! Dining in is also really cute, the place is quaint and intimate. The staff is also so sweet and attentive! read more

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such a cute sushi spot!!! the inside & decor looks super nice & very traditional. The service was great! The sushi took a lil longer than expected but we were prob just hungry BUTTTTT the fish was super freshhhhh lurveee We also got the spicy edemame which was honestly probably one of the best i've had. The sauce was great!!! Will def be coming back soon!! read more

Kimu Sushi - stinky roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Woah. This place is amazing! Unassuming and far from pretentious in spite of having every reason to be. This food is original. The flavors are off the charts and menu is unique. I stumbled in for a late lunch on a trip to Long Beach and I was so glad I did. The server was cool, gracious and confident. He seated me at the bar with a good view of the sushi chef at work. The chef is crazy talented but humble and kind. If I lived in the area, I'd be eating here once a week -- minimum! read more

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Food: A. Good quality food. Very fresh. Lots of choices. Service: A. Other reviews are correct the service is on point. Friendly, keep filling up waters, give suggestions of favorites. I was worried it was going to be stuffy because of the "must have reservations" rule but no, the staff here is so kind. Ambience: C. Very loud, we don't like the reservation rule. It should be first come first serve. We have been trying since valentines day to come here without a Rezzie and we finally gave in 6 months later and made one. read more

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My boyfriend and I were craving sushi and having just moved to down town we decided to go somewhere local and check out our new community! We came in with zero expectations as avid sushi eaters you can't always judge a restaurant by the cover but immediately upon sitting down we were impressed, the beautiful engraved wooden menus and beautiful decor inside. We got the soft shell crab and the calamari tempura and both were immediately our favorites! So crunchy and warm and the side sauces were a perfect addition! For our main rolls we got the crazy awesome roll, the California roll, the hell roll, the Long Beach roll and the so sexy roll. The crazy awesome roll came to the table flaming, I was not expecting such an experience to come with the roll, but it was so fun, and so delicious! By far the most delicious thing we ate. I also saw they served Nigiri Uni, and decided to try, would try again it was fabulous! If you are looking for a delicious fun sushi spot this is it! Definitely a new staple for us! read more

Kimu Sushi - Nigiri uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

I feel like i dined at a completely different sushi spot than my first visit here. We made reservations for noon, right when they opened to avoid the wait. During our previous visit, it was packed. However, it totally wasn't necessary on this visit. The restaurant never filled up. Service started out bad with the initial greeting, which was lacking. We ordered off the lunch special menu, which is a pretty good deal. I got the 9 pc Chef's Choice Sashimi which comes with 1 side, miso soup, and a salad. I chose the Vegetable Tempura as my side. From the lunch menu we all chose a specialty roll (Soft Shell Crab) and for the side we chose Spicy Tuna Roll. From the regular menu, we ordered the Lobster Bake Roll, and the Dragon Roll. The server brought out a Scallop Roll instead of the Lobster Roll that we ordered and admitted she had entered it incorrectly. She asked if we wanted that instead and of course we didn't. So, she took it away and waited for the correct roll to be made. Sadly the salads with the lunch menu specials arrived when we were pretty much done eating. The roll were just ok. The Dragon roll lacked eel and everyone was pretty much over every roll containing imitation crab. The atmosphere and lively energy was totally lacking. The Yelp sign on the table offering a dessert for what looked like a 5 star review was irritating. read more

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No reason for Kimu Sushi to not always be packed with a queue. This has been our go to sushi spot in downtown since its opening last year. Food is fresh, comes quick. They take care to make every dish look and taste spectacular. Even the side salad is better than you'd get at 99% of other sushi restaurants. We always choose to sit at the bar. The chefs will hand the food strait to you so you don't even need to wait for the server. Pro tip - there is parking designated for the restaurant immediately behind. read more

Kimu Sushi - Chef's sashimi special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Best sushi spot in the LBC. Hidden gem for sure. I ordered to go and the service was friendly and prompt. Did not get to eat inside the restaurant but I will go back next time. There is a mellow vibe there the only thing that's weird is the outside bathroom. But That doesn't stop me from scarfing down some bomb sushi. read more

Kimu Sushi - I ordered the baked green mussels, popcorn lobster roll and crazy awesome roll. #bomb - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

had a wonderful dinner at Kimu Sushi in Long Beach! I ordered the Lobster Roll and the Stinky Roll, and both were absolutely delicious. The Lobster Roll was rich, buttery, and packed with real lobster flavor--definitely a standout. The Stinky Roll (don't let the name fool you!) was incredible--loaded with garlic and spicy tuna for the perfect savory kick. It had bold flavor without being overwhelming, and the textures were spot on. The service was friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the restaurant was casual but polished--great for a relaxed dinner. Everything tasted fresh, came out quickly, and was beautifully plated. I'll definitely be back to try more rolls. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving sushi in Long Beach! read more

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This place has a great cozy dinner vibe! The service was great and we were greeted right when we entered the restaurant with smiles. We ordered the Sushi + Sashimi bowl which was around $45. It came with a refreshing salad and a comforting miso soup. The sashimi was super fresh and the cuts were generous. The sushi was well thought out and pairings of the flavors worked well. The spicy tuna hand roll was a good start to the meal, it was quite filled and left me wanting more. Must try: the yuzu cheesecake!! Huge fan of yuzu and it was bright and not too sweet. There is a restroom in the back and free parking ! read more

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The restaurant has a really nice ambience, it gives a dark modern Japanese vibe and there's cherry blossoms decorating the dining area amongst the walls. Service was good, the waiter was friendly. The soft shell hand roll is served in a glass cup which was good at the beginning but it became quite salty at the end of the handroll because the sauce accumulated at the bottom. The dinner sashimi and sushi combo had great pieces of yellowtail. Some of the pieces of the sushi combo were misses (it's chef's choice) but I think getting the combo is still worth the bang for your buck because it was shared it between two people. You get a complementary dessert when you write a Yelp review. My table and I got the yuzu and matcha cheesecake which was phenomenal. I recommend coming here for a nicer dining experience for an affordable price. read more

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A premium sushi experience with excellent service, delightful presentation, exceptional quality and flavor. Numerous sashimi options that were new to me. The yellowtail collar was robust and cooked perfectly. read more

I typically order to go, so I can't say about ambiance. I normally call for pick up, and the wait staff are always nice and welcoming. Food is good and consistent, and near by location for DTLB. I've been struggling to find consistent sushi spots! But Kimu's been on my favorites list for the past year for my sushi cravings. Highly recommend read more

This place is the best!!!!! I visit every time I'm in town Great service, excellent sushi, kudos all around! read more

I felt it was a bit overrated. Not super friendly and just not the greatest quality of fish. I ordered the premier sushi and sashimi plate it it was kind of meh. read more

Kimu Sushi - Premier sushi and sashimi plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

5 Stars all around, food, service, atmosphere. Girlfriend and I ordered spicy tuna crispy rice and mussels for appetizers. We ordered the hell roll, 2 fatty tuna nigiri, regular sushi/sashimi combo that includes 1 bowl of miso soup and 1 salad. All very delicious, very fresh, would highly recommend. read more

Came back to try again and had such a good food experience. Everything tasted phenomenal. I got a little forgotten at the bar once but no biggie it happens. Staff was very nice. I ordered the cucumber salad, salmon belly nigiri, and Kimu Roll. Also had to get a hot sake. Delicious. Bathroom location is a little awkward because it's outside and behind the building. But on a brighter note, they have a small lot behind the holding as well for parking. read more

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Just had dinner here and couldn't wait to write a review. The food was amazing and inside decor was so cute. Our servers were very attentive and checked on us often. Can't wait to come back, this is definitely my new sushi spot in Long Beach! read more

Kimu Sushi - Yellowtail belly & chu-toro nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Employees were sweet & helpful. The food tasted fresh & delicious. The cucumber salad was well seasoned & flavored. I would love to come back & try the other rolls they have read more

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When you walk into the restaurant, you walk into the sushi bar into the left of the seating area. Lovely atmosphere. K-pop playing in the background and on the TV as well as sports on the other. The staff was very helpful and the service was excellent. The fish was fresh, and they have a lot of interesting rolls. My favorite was the crunchy spicy tuna roll. And they have very reasonably priced pitchers of beer. They have their own parking lot... get the extra star for that! read more

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Cute place. It's quite busy, close to the terrace theatre in downtown LB. The prices are quite up there maybe because of cost in rents. Nothing spectacular but nothing horrible. Fish ratio was on the slim side, but the rice to fish ratio was good since I hate heavy rice on fish. It was an overall delicious meal but nothing special or extravagantly amazing. read more

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Tried the tempura sushi roll, and peper jack cheese appetizer. Our sushi was fresh, service was great. They menu has alot of good rolls. read more

Kimu Sushi - Pepper jack cheese - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

First and foremost I want to give a round of applause to Kimu Sushi for not just the wonderful customer service but the ambiance, food and more! Hands down top of my list for Sushi in Long Beach and will now be my go to. We were quickly seated for our reserved table and greeted with such wonderful waitresses. Music was super chill and felt very high class. Prices were fair and well worth it. Thank you for a wonderful dinner see you next time! read more

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Amazing! I've dined at a lot Of sushi restaurants over the years and this place ROCKS! My baked mussels were the BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! Something in their secret sauce instead of a clump of mayonnaise.... I'm a sashimi lover and the yellowtail was soo yummy- fresh, sliced perfectly and then presented so beautifully! The staff worked so efficiently as they handled a busy evening crowd. Beautiful setting in restaurant area but I always sit at the Sushi bar so I can watch all of their creations. I would order some of their recommended traditional rolls but the portions are too large for me so I go with a hand roll instead. I'm their newest fan since I just moved to LB! Thank you! read more

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Love this place! I think the coolest thing about this place is how it is a little oasis from the kind of rough area. It's pretty small but they have a yelp waitlist so use that! Service is attentive and everyone is so sweet. The sashimi dinners are great but not a good of a deal as their rolls. I loved every single roll that I've had here! All of them were very generous portions. I've had the sensual pleasure, stinky roll, kimu roll, baked scallop roll (it comes on fire!). Presentation is great as well. The sushi down in long beach isn't great so I would go here if you're looking for good sushi when you're in the area! read more

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Very clean and well decorated interior. Staff were friendly and attentive. We had miso soup, carpaccio, nigiri, 3 specialty rolls, and 2 hand rolls. The scallop hand roll was the show stopper of the night...delicious!! You can tell the fish is fresh and good quality. Presentation of every dish is beautiful and crafted with care. I'll be coming back for more hand rolls soon! read more

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Loved this place. We started with edamame (and beer and sake), then got 4 rolls---the spicy tuna, salmon skin, salmon + avocado, and 911 special roll. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. Service was fast and friendly. It's small, so I'd suggest reservations if you can get them. The parking lot is a bit of a mess but we were able to get a spot. read more

Amazing food and service! Staff were super friendly and we sat down as soon as we walked in. read more