If you're ever in Monterey County, be sure to check out my absolute favorite sushi bar called Kuma! This is our 2nd time coming to this restaurant and we will keep coming back. The "Lover Plate" for 2 is an especially good deal that features Chef's Choice of a special roll, 8 pieces of Nigiri, 2 hand rolls, 4 pieces of gyoza and wakame seaweed salad -- all for $65! You let the server know what you like and don't like and they will customize the meal for you! Kuma gets 5 stars for SAFAV: Service Ambiance Food Alcohol Value for Money For more food recommendations of restaurants rated 5 stars for SAFAV, check out my IG: https://www.instagram.com/cindythechomper?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== read more

Kuma - $65 Love Plate for 2 with an add on of fried squid (Ika) - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

Two friends/colleagues and I skipped out of a nearby conference to chow down on sushi and were so stoked on Kuma! We had good service and even scored some free sake when one of the wait staff misunderstood a request (likely because the dining room is so loud! not great acoustics because it's so cavernous, but bright and welcoming, too). I have to admit that I was a little intimidated by their extensive menu, but we loved pretty much everything we ordered. Left stuffed and satisfied! read more

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Kuma is a pretty good spot with good service overall, and we're usually seated quickly when we come in. First dine-in experience, we ordered some sushi and the beef teriyaki. What stood out to me about the beef teriyaki, was that it had a darker color and looked nicely caramelized, like it had cooked down into the sauce, which gave it great flavor and presentation (pictured). On return visits, though, it hasn't quite looked the same. The cut of beef always seems different and it doesn't appear as caramelized or cooked into the sauce the way it did that first time. It's still good, but I wish there was a little more consistency or made it how was my first time, because that first experience set the bar pretty high. Service is decent overall, although drink orders tend to come out a bit slow -- even on quieter evenings. The space itself is clean and modern, but the dining room feels a little sparse for how large it is. A bit more warmth in the decor could make it feel more inviting. read more

Kuma - BEEF TERIYAKI - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

This place had major soft opening vibes. As in no one seemed to know what they should be doing. Our server was nice enough but seemed to not know how to deal with the kitchen that kept us (a group of three, mind you) waiting about an hour for four orders of rolls and an order of inari. And when she did bring the order to the table, we all realized the kitchen mistakenly added a non-vegan roll with roe. So after waiting an hour, then seeing food, we had food taken away. Which was unfortunate. And when the plate came out again, there was roe spilled front the removed sushi. Again, unfortunate. And the rice on the sushi that made it out was patchy and haphazard. The rolls would fall apart easily. During the wait, we were checked in with once if "check in" includes telling us the order would be right out maybe 20 minutes before the fact. No "can I get you drinks," or "would you like water?" The sushi, when it eventually came--then came again--was generally tasty. The tomato faux spicy tuna wasn't to my liking. And we were able to get the check quickly (I told my family to go on ahead in case it took an hour for that too). With so many other great reviews, hopefully these are wrinkles that get ironed out. But between the comments on price increases and vibes being off, I do wonder. read more

3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. Staying near downtown Monterey and looking for a light dinner. Searched Yelp and Kuma Sushi jumped out at me. They have a no frills website. I mean really no frills. The home page shows their name, but no other info like address, phone number, location, contact, etc. You know, the usual stuff you'd find on a business website. You only see one link to their PDF menu, and it looks like an outdated menu ... since it has older (lower) prices and also doesn't like some of their newer more current offerings. It was challenging looking at Yelp page for any uploaded photos of their menu because many photos are years old (and you can't sort the photos by date to see the newest ones first). And many of the photos were uploaded sideways, so I have to turn my head sideways to try to read it. This is definitely a place that is better for dining in or ordering take out in person. I came up with a few things that looked interesting and did it the "old fashioned" way by calling the restaurant to place my take out order. They gave me an estimate of 45 minutes. This was a surprise, since it's a Monday night. Would have thought Mondays were slower. Anyhows, I was looking forward to trying this place, and was disappointed by a mix up with the order. Read on. I ordered these : -- Mixed Tempura appetizer $13 -- Whole Hearted Roll $18 Inside : Salmon, Avocado, Micro Cilantro Outside : Hamachi Toppings : Carpaccio Sauce, Green Onions, Garlic -- Rainbow Roll $17 Outside : 5 Assorted Fish Inside : Avocado, Crab, Cucumber Toppings : Green Onion, Masago The Whole Hearted Roll ($18) was excellent! It was so fresh tasting and unique. It was delicious and I would order it again. The Rainbow Roll ($17) was solid, and pretty standard. I probably should have taken a bite of this Rainbow Roll before the Whole Hearted Roll. LOL Because the Whole Hearted Roll outshines the Rainbow Roll by a lot. The menu offered 3 types of Tempura appetizer : Vegetable ($8), Shrimp ($13) and Mixed ($13). I ordered the Mixed Tempura and was surprised to find ZERO shrimp. Not one piece of shrimp in the Mixed Tempura. It was all veggies, 6 of 7 pieces of Veggies. Yet I was charged for the Mixed Tempura. I was definitely charged $13 for my mixed tempura appetizer that had no shrimp. The rolls were $17 and $18. The Tempura was $13. $17 + $18 + $13 = $48. Add 3.5% credit card payment fee brings it up to $49.69. And 9.25% Monterey Sales Tax added, to the combined cost of food + credit card fee, makes the order total $54.27. See photo of my receipt : order amount $49.69 + $4.60 tax = $54.29. It's 2 cents off, but close enough. Other than the tempura mix up, the food here was good. I may give them another try next time. I was also eyeing the Chirashi on the menu. Perhaps next time. Parking in downtown Monterey can be a challenge at times. I had to circle around before I found street parking. read more

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I finally went inside after only ever ordering their sushi from the wine bar next door, and the inside was not at all what I expected. The space feels more like a multipurpose ballroom than a traditional restaurant. It is one big open room with very high ceilings, tables and chairs spread out across the floor, and the sushi bar set up along the back wall. There is even a disco ball on the ceiling and a projector, so I am guessing they host other events or maybe karaoke nights that I just did not know about. Aside from the surprise of the interior layout, everything else was great. Our server (I think his name was Ridley (I don't have the receipt anymore sadly), though I might be butchering that) was friendly and on top of things. Drinks came out quickly, the sushi quality was exactly what I am used to from past orders, and I really have no complaints about anything we ate. Just updating my review to share some photos and give a better sense of what the inside looks like, but the food itself is still consistently good. read more

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We don't get to Monterey enough from San Francisco, but when we do, Kuma is ALWAYS on our list of where we have to eat. We were in Japan for 2 weeks in October and we just didn't get enough sashimi. Kuma came to the sashimi rescue. The sashimi is incredibly fresh. No fishy smell here. No sirreee. Most importantly, our compliments to Sushi Chef Mike for his sashimi and sushi artistry and skills. He puts the WOW in our eyes and tummies. We always look forward to his chirashi bowl paired with cold Dasai 45 sake. Kanpai! If you're not sure where to dine while in Monterey, checkout Kuma for great Japanese food. read more

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Nice vibe; good quality sushi. We ordered a bunch of things for dinner starting with the edamame and moving to the tempura with shrimp and vegetables. All really good. Next we shared a number of rolls and cherashi - the latter was vast and delicious. Don't forget to reserve your table as they definitely fill up. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Had the opportunity to dine here recently, and tried their: Dragon roll, hotate scallop nigiri, and chirashi bowl with choice of side salad (or miso soup). It all tasted fresh and delicious! Service was quick and friendly as well. The chirashi bowl was huge and had thick cuts of sashimi on top of a bed of rice. Would stop by again! read more

Kuma - Dragon roll, hotate scallop nigiri, and chirashi bowl, yum! - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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Nice little restaurant with friendly staff and service! We got the salmon skin roll, beef teriyaki bowl, and Phoenix on fire roll. It was cool seeing the Phoenix roll on fire, quite entertaining. They were very accommodating to our little toddler. The salmon skin roll was a little bland, small, and had a cardboard stale texture, it was probably our least favorite. The Phoenix roll was not bad. The beef teriyaki bowl was our favorite and most yummy of all the food we got. We enjoyed eating here, it was quite busy and it took a little while to get our food. But the service was great. read more

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We were in Monterey for Spring break and was checking out where to eat. This place was one of the few restaurants that was open pass 8 and we weren't disappointed . The place was pretty packed for a Monday night. There were only 3 servers which is why there was a little wait. But they were very accommodating specially Dylan! He made sure we were well taken care of. The food was amazing and tasted fresh. Our favorite was the Yama Roll and the dancing shrimp! It blew our minds!! We've never tried anything like that before. The place was family friendly. We hope to come back the next time we visit Monterey. read more

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My very best friends first introduced my partner and me to this sushi spot on Alvarado Street, and we've been loyal customers for a couple of years now. The manager is always so welcoming and even recognizes us when we come in for our double date nights, which makes the experience feel extra special. We usually start the night with either the Clean Linen cocktail (which sadly is no longer on the menu, but we still ask for it!) or the Japanese cocktail--both are excellent--plus a sake bomb to kick things off. The Dancing Shrimp appetizer is an absolute must. It's so good that my partner and I used to share one, but now we each order our own because we just can't get enough. For entrées, our go-to favorites are the chicken katsu, unagi nigiri, salmon nigiri, maguro, hamachi, and a few of their specialty rolls. Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. Honestly, we never worry about the prices because we always leave full, happy, and already excited for our next visit. As for the ambiance, the high ceilings give it an almost old-church feel when you look up, which adds some unexpected charm. The servers are usually attentive and keep the night flowing smoothly, making the whole dining experience that much better. This place is a must try on Alvarado st. read more

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10/10 Absolutely amazing sushi super fresh and easily my new favorite local spot! Let me start with the sashimi: all of it was a perfect 10/10. Every piece melted in my mouth, incredibly fresh with flawless cuts. I honestly couldn't even pick a favorite because they were all that good. The Tekka rolls were also excellent rolled perfectly with nothing falling apart, just fresh and flavorful in every bite. Hands down, the freshest sushi I've had locally, and I truly savored every bite. Service was fast and efficient. Our server was very attentive and made sure our waters were always filled, which I appreciated. The ambiance was nice too loved the venue, and the disco ball at the front was a fun touch. The only minor drawback was the seating layout, which felt a little too open, almost like people were watching us. But that's just nitpicking, because the sushi was the true highlight here. If you're in the area, this place is an absolute must-try! read more

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Came for date night on a Saturday night and this place was hopping! We put our name down and waited ~35minutes for our table. The bar and restaurant were packed with people having lots of fun (go elsewhere if you want a quiet dinner). They continued to check in with us while we were waiting to give us live wait time, and the waitstaff were also friendly and attentive. My vegetarian friends! There are 4 vegan/vegetarian sushi options (dra-vegan, shroompa loompa, vegan spicy tuna roll, vegetable tempura roll), plus of course miso soup, vegetable tempura, inari, edamame, vegetable udon, salads. I love starting with miso soup-- theirs is a bit larger portion and super flavorful! Next we ordered the vegetable tempura (it actually came after all the food-- but the apologized and brought us mochi ice cream)-- nice variety and crunch, not oily. I went with the Dra-vegan-- I liked the savory eggplant, perfectly cooked tofu, creamy avocado, comforting sweet potato. There is Street parking. read more

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Our first visit. The food was good. We tried several items from the menu. We especially liked the server, Jaedin. He was friendly, helpful, and efficient. We'll ask for him next time we visit. read more

Service was fantastic! Our host was warm and friendly, our server was very knowledgeable of the cocktail & sake menu and made great recommendations, and a third employee (maybe a second hostess or a busser?) was so kind to my daughter and brought her a small pink origami crane that completely made her night. We had had a long, exhausting day at the Boardwalk in SC and weren't feeling so great, so we opted for simple fare to make us feel better. Edamame was on point, the miso soup calmed my tummy, and the sake make and avokyu rolls were clean, fresh, and just what I needed. Also ordered the Japanese cocktailamd it was great! We will definitely be back to try more stuff! read more

Kuma - The Japanese cocktail: cognac,] - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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This place wasn't a favorite. The customer service wasn't horrible (which is why I'm giving it 3 stars), but the vibe was off. The restaurant had a weird smell that made me question how fresh the sushi was, and it was super chilly inside--to the point where my nose was running! To top it off, the rolls were poorly constructed. Even though it's not far from the aquarium, the area seems kind of sketchy at night. Sushi is my absolute favorite food, so I was pretty disappointed. Writing this mostly for myself so I remember not to return. read more

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Decided to check it out based on yelp reviews and proximity to our hotel. Got on the waitlist at 7:15 PM on a Saturday, arrived at 8:30 and were seated at ~7:50. Small dining area overall but cozy and local vibe. Small sushi bar seating and small separate bar section. Salad was nice - touch on the over dressed side for me (I eat MINIMAL dressing). Gyoza, fried and good - I prefer a bit lighter on the frying. The Pepper Fin and Flash blackened Sake were fantastic!!! The Spicy Paula was not very spicy to me but well made and tasty. The stuffed jalapeños were delicious and large!!! Great little spot - Happily would dine here again! read more

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The service is always fast and great! Very friendly staff! The food is very good, one of my favorite sushi spots in Monterey!

Second time here. We like the food but the service is utterly slow. I've never had to wait 49 minutes for sushi before coming here. I should have known when they gave us free miso soup. Not sure why they are so slow as when we arrived they made us wait 5 minutes. I'm assuming it was because the chefs were behind. We sat down and there was only 3 other parties. Bunch of empty seats. Food is good but not worth the wait in my opinion and the place is to loud. Turn down the music so peeled don't have to yell over it. read more

We were seated right away on a Tuesday evening. It was pretty busy and average noise level. The waitress was nice and gave us great recommendations. We got the Phoenix on fire and the whole hearted roll and 2 order of seared salmon roll with light mayo. The drinks were also good. We will definitely come back. read more

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Found this place while walking around downtown the night prior we went. There was a large party sitting on the patio and seemed like a nice little spot to eat. The next night we walked up and put our name in, it was so much bigger than it looks outside. We waited about 5 minutes for a seat at the sushi bar. We loved sitting there, we had a great time watching all of the different items they were making and switching between. We got a couple roles, the baaad beat and big bang and the teriyaki chicken. Everything was amazing! The rolls were fresh and flavorful and the chicken was cooked well and flavorful. Can't wait to go back when visiting in town read more

Kuma - Big Bang & Baaad Beat - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

go-to spot. best to make a reservation, dinner is always packed. every item we've tried has been perfect. kind staff. read more

Kuma - suns roll - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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All around great place to eat for good fresh sushi. The sushi was very good and very reasonably priced. The service was very good as well, someone was checking on us every few minutes for picking up dirty plates, trash, etc. pretty cool inside, not too loud with the sushi bar in the back. We had a little mix up with my food but they took care of it no problem. My only semi complaint is they mix a lot of types of fish on the specialty rolls so if you have any allergy concerns just be careful and substitute the right stuff if possible. Highly recommend. read more

Kuma - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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Came here with the family based on the reviews. It was also walking distance from the hotel. Joined the waiting list before heading over, arriving in time to check in. Waited about 5 - 10 minutes before we were seated. Scanning the menu, nothing really struck my eye right away but I saw on Yelp that the Phoenix roll was popular as it was lit table side. DD was the chicken katsu, Hubs a roll I can't remember, calamari, and a few cocktails. The server said that miso soup and gyozas were also popular items. I skipped the gyoza as they're deep fried. Went with the soup, which was nothing special. Barely hot. I haven't had a midori sour in YEARS . Ordered it bc I saw it as another item in many reviews. It was eh. Needed more sweetener. Sent back to have it remade. Better but nothing to to write about. After the soup, calamari came out. They looked like mozzarella sticks, amd I thought we received the wrong item. We didn't. We were all very hungry as we haven't eaten since lunch. The panko crunch was flavorful and tasty. The inside was...hmmm...rubbery like those frozen calarmari ring. There wasn't much flavor, texture reminding me of those gummy ring candy. Sauce was a bonus but that was it. The rolls started coming out. The baked one, I believe it was called Yama (the one with soft shell crab). The other was not very memorable. The rice was overcooked and also piping hot on both rolls. They didn't really stick together when we picked a piece up with our chopsticks. Also, the rice wasn't flavored either. I almost want to say regular rice was used vs sushi rice. What a bummer because the rolls were a buzz kill. The sauces all tasted the same on both. Hoping when the Phoneix came out, the star of the show, it'd make up for it. Unfortunately, it didn't. Again, sauces were all muted. Nothing really stood out. Rice was the same as the other. Hot, overcooked, underseasoned, and falling apart. All the fish were hidden under them and nothing special worth remembering aside from the torch show in the beginning. Finally, the chicken katsu. We almost forgot we ordered it bc it came so late. We ate it up hoping it'd save the meal. Crunch on the chicken was just as the calarmi. Loved. The salad was dry though there was dressing tossed in. The katsu sauce was the 1st thing that actually has taste to it. Rice was hot. I wanted to like this place but I've had way too many sushi in my lifetime to say that it was 4 or 5 stars. But, I will say, this place was packed for a Saturday night, a line out the door. If this works for them and they are bringing in business for their cliente, be in local or tourists, honestly, good for them. These days, having been in the restaurant business myself, it's hard to maintain a business in this economy. Overall the service was good with a lively atmosphere. The owner/manager came over to say he comped my drink as it wasn't prepared right the 1st time. I wasn't expecting it nor did I ask. However, the food in general wasn't what I was expecting. Missed the mark for a sushi restaurant. read more

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Came in for some miso soup and sushi and glad that we did. The space is big but they don't have a lot of tables considering the size of the room. The staff is friendly and got our order right. They have a bar in the front which makes it, at first, look like you're in the wrong place, not like the typical Sushi bar. The actual sushi bar itself is small compared to most of the restaurants we've gone too. We liked: Suns roll Spanish Bay NO rice roll Miso soup Sunomono We didn't like: Gyoza - deeply fried read more

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I got the langostino roll and it lacked flavor. The roll was very bland and didn't taste fresh. The restaurant had high ceilings so it made the place feel bigger than what it was. The service was pretty quick and our waitress was very helpful and friendly. read more

Kuma - BING BANG LANGOSTINO ROLL - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

This place was near our hotel, while my wife and I were at a conference. The reviews were good too. So we came here for Valentine's day. The staff is all very nice and they're doing their best. The service was very good, even though they were quite busy on a Friday Val Day. They have a waitlist feature that doesn't really work. I used it, and our position never changed. We eventually just walked in. They don't really use the waitlist on busy nights. The check in person said. that most people don't show up. We waited for 25-30 minutes and were seated. Our place in line had not changed by the next morning. That part could be better. When one views the menu, it's more of a Japanese restaurant with sushi. There are a lot of Americanized rolls, which I know some people like. I sat at the sushi bar in front of the guy making these very busy creations. They have a decent range of fish for sushi, but there's nothing unique. The fish I had was all good. I had toro, scallop, and salmon belly sashimi, all of which was very good. It wasn't amazing. But I was pleased. I then had uni nigiri, which was also very good. I finished with a salmon skin hand roll, which was great. They cooked the skin with salmon on the grill the. cut it up and served it. This was really great. I started with a spicy edamame which tasted good, but was messy to eat. I'd avoid it. My wife liked the tempura and the sushi she had (ebi and salmon nigiri, spicy tuna hand roll, and california roll). She said this is her kind of sushi restaurant. It worked for me. I thought the service was great. The sushi was all good, done very good. It's a good place to bring people who don't want to do more authentic sushi. Solid place. read more

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Friendly service and welcoming interior. Lots of options for rolls! The rolls are huge with pieces so large that it's too hard to eat in one bite. Maybe the could cut the cost of the rolls a bit by slicing the fish on top a bit thinner..this may be an unpopular opinion but the fish on top overwhelmed the flavor of the roll. If I just wanted to taete the fish then I would order sashimi! But definitely quality ingredients! I'd recommend splitting a couple rolls and an app with a friend rather than trying to do 2 rolls on your own. read more

Kuma - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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Sushi is probably not what you think to get at Monterey, but food tastes fresh and good. Interesting architecture as expected of Monterey. What impressed me the most was the service. My group was quite loud in there but they were always very attentive and nice. Lots of extra attention for everyone. Would return! read more

Kuma - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

This spot never disappoints. The sushi always hits the spot here, you definitely need to try the Big Bang Roll. Other honorable mentions would be Heavenly Roll, chicken teriyaki & ika gesuo as a appetizer! Customer service is always outstanding, Dylan and Dom make sure the staff takes care of you. Always making you feel welcomed ! Plenty of seating for large or small groups ! Prefect for a night out with friends or a date night. Limited on the bar seating so get there early to watch sports games ! read more

Kuma - BIG BANG ROLL - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

Not bad. Kinda just ok. Most of their sushi is weird sauced combo rolls, and the quality of the fish is also just kind of ok. I wouldn't be angry about going back, but I wouldn't be psyched about it or anything either. It's just... totally ok. read more

We googled places to eat sushi in Monterey. This one had great reviews. Now I see why. Friendly staff, quick service. Ordered 3 rolls based on ingredients, and the food was fire. One was literally on fire. Some of the best sushi I have had anywhere. Definitely will be back. read more

Kuma - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

As far as sushi goes I'll give it a solid 3. I am picky about my sushi probably to the extreme. It was good but not great. I left full but not satisfied. IMO there was not a lot of flavor in the roll I got, (the Apollo). For all the ingredients in it you would think it would be bursting with flavor. It was not. The cream cheese chunk was HUGe. I'm also not a fan of fake crab and nowhere on the menu did it say it was imitation crab not real. The jalapeño still had seeds in it and the seeds were brown and the slices were not uniform in size. Presentation matters. Service was slow and as always if they leave dirty dishes on the table, I remove a star. Our appetizer dishes stayed on the table through the whole meal. We were never checked on for drinks or if food was ok after it came out. The Apollo - 3/5 The Phoenix - 3/5 The heavenly - 4/5 Tuna Tutake - 5/5 (small for price) If you go wear a jacket, the dining room was very cold. I prob won't be back because there is much better sushi in the area. read more

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Smaller restaurant, only about 12 tables. We had to wait about 35 mins for a table (which wasn't awful at all). The staff were all super nice and it was a cute little intimate place. The sushi itself was sooo good. The fish was so vibrant in color and so fresh (view photos). We got the Dragon Roll, Tiger Roll, Heavenly Roll, and Lucy Who roll. All amazing ! And all reasonably priced in terms of sushi prices. Highly recommended if you're in the area to try it out ! read more

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1st time to eat here and very disappointed. The quality of the food is okay but lacks taste. The salmon skin salad is dry and fish skins are totally burnt. Food is a bit pricey though! read more

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We randomly stopped by this spot and ended up having such a great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and honestly exceeded our expectations--but what really made it stand out was the service. Dylan was incredibly chill, welcoming, and just an all-around great guy. He made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable, and you can tell he genuinely cares about customers having a good time. Definitely one of those places you're glad you stumbled into. We'll 100% be back again. read more

Came here tonight because of the good reviews and we were not disappointed. Arrived around 5:45pm, the place was pretty busy already. We were seated within 10 min. Inside there were about 11 small to medium size tables. Only 4 seats at the sushi bar area and a few seats at the bar outside the main area. We only ordered 2 items, a Sashimi B and a specialty roll cakes Lucy Who. Sashimi B has 20 pieces of nice thick cut of 5 varieties of fish (tuna, albacore, salmon, yellowtail and a white fish that i don't recall the name) and they included 2 pieces of scallops and 3 pieces of octopus. I love that they served with fresh wasabi. All the fish were so fresh and sweet. We had only eaten that good quality in Japan and Hawaii, so we were very pleased. Lucy Who is a special roll that has dungeon crab meats and soft crab in the middle and raw tuna on the outside. The sauce has a little sweetness to it that was quite refreshing. Server was sweet and very attentive. Later when we paid, we found out that they charged you 3% more if you paid with a credit card. That was kinda a turn off, so make sure that you use a card that giving you cash back LOL When we were leaving, there were lots of people waiting so make reservations or go early. All in all, we had a very enjoyable meal despite the 3% extra charge. I still recommend this place for their fresh sashimi if that is something you are in for. read more

Kuma - Lucy Who - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California

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Really great location (deceivingly larger than it appears from the street!) in downtown monterey. Really, really fresh fish and simple flavors. I'd skip anything there that isnt fish. We tried the gyoza and it was a little bland. But the ahi poke was spot on. Also tried a couple rolls that i really enjoyed but i forgot their names. Really brought me back to my old fave sushi place that no longer exists, so i really appreciated the nostalgia read more

Walked in at 5 on Sunday and we were able to be seated immediately. The restaurant is big with a cool layout! Drinks looked good but we stuck to water. Miso soup was tastier than most! My kids loved the chicken katsu and shrimp tempura- huge portions! And our rolls were amazingggg. They did sauce on the side since I don't like mayo but my husband does. The salmon lemon roll was incredible, as was the spicy salmon/tuna/shrimp tempura roll (don't remember names). Good service, we'd be back! read more

Kuma - Japanese Near Me - Monterey, California