Best Chow mein ever! I stopped by for a quick lunch while waiting for an appointment downtown. I don't usually go for sushi places since I don't eat seafood, but they had lots of veggie rolls available. I got the pickled horseradish roll; it was good! Simple, light, with a little tang. Now, the chow mein is what will get me back here. It was loaded with veggies, not greasy at all, and just overall awesome flavors. Wish I would've tried more, but I will definitely be back. read more

Kuma Sushi - Pickled Radish Roll and chow mein - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Tried Kuma Sushi- what a nice surprise. The inside is modern with nice lighting. Large sushi counter. Nice decor throughout with a decent waiting area with couches and tables. Service was good, staff were attentive and got the orders right. California roll was okay. The OMG Roll was really nice and plus- they set it on fire- who doesn't like fire? Tried the Pineapple Soju, that was okay- I'll try other flavors another time. Pineapple was subtle. read more

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Kuma Sushi is an absolute gem for Bako. The food came out shockingly fast, which is rare for sushi, and everything was spot-on. We even made a few modifications to some rolls, and they didn't miss a single detail. That kind of precision always stands out. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and had a vibe that felt relaxed without being dull which is exactly what you want for a sushi spot. You can tell they care about both the food and the experience. If you're in Bakersfield and want quality sushi without the usual wait or hassle, this place is a must-try. read more

The sushi is spectacular, delicious, and the service is awesome too. Get in and once you're seated you'll have a service professional look into your table and offer some drinks and give you some tips and suggestions before you are ready for your order. Their service is always great and the restaurant has a great layout for your family and friends to enjoy the experience with you. The food in all is very good and made specifically to satisfy your needs. read more

Came to Kuma Sushi in Bakersfield around noon for lunch and had such a great experience! I ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box, it came with a spicy tuna roll, gyoza, and salad & everything was absolutely delicious. The salmon was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the gyoza were a great addition. My friend had the chicken teriyaki bento box, which was also really good. We shared an Alaskan roll, and it was fresh, flavorful, and I would definitely recommend. The service was excellent our waitress was super friendly, and all the staff were attentive without being overbearing. The inside decor is cute with nice lighting, wooden tables, and comfy chairs that make it a relaxing spot to enjoy a meal. Overall: great food, great ambiance, and friendly staff. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again! read more

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Good sushi place downtown. Nice looking decor, I enjoy the light colored environment. Service was fairly quick. Americanized sushi is very hard to judge as I generally think that it's hard to stand out. Rice is sticky and doesn't fall apart, sauces are solid and reliable. The very interesting and unique thing I had was the seaweed salad that came in a glass! Very interesting presentation and a good way to add some creativity. This is a good default and I have no complaints! At the same time it's not crazy spectacular. read more

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We were traveling between NorCal & SoCal and decided to make a stop in Bakersfield for dinner. Honestly, we did not have high expectations for sushi in Bakersfield (no offense), but Kuma Sushi proved us wrong and rightly so. This mom & pop owned Sushi restaurant is a real gem and in our opinion, beats all the other sushi places we've had in L.A. or the Bay Area. Not to mention, the price is extremely worth it; real bang for your buck. 1. Jalapeno Bomb (5/5) A real jalapeno split in half, deep fried, then filled with 1/2 spicy tuna and 1/2 cream cheese and finally, topped off with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Not only is it packed with flavor, but everything just comes together so well. It literally is a flavor "bomb" in your mouth. Super addictive appetizer. 2. Salmon Skin Roll (5/5) The salmon skin was fried to perfect crisp, yet maintained the natural fatty oils of the fish. It's lightly drizzled with eel sauce to give it an extra umami kick. 3. Spicy Poki Roll (5/5): The roll itself is filled with spicy tuna and cucumber, but the rolls are then topped with fresh, diced spicy sashimi with masago and scallions. You taste a hint of sesame oil that compliments the fresh sashimi very well. 4. Red Bull Roll (5/5) The sushi roll is filled with shrimp tempura, spicy crabmeat and avocado. Then the roll is wrapped with a thin layer of torched filet mignon. Finally, it is topped with jalapeño slices, which gives it a very fiery heat + spicy mayo & eel sauce. Your mouth will be left feeling like it's on fire (in a good way of course). It's substantial, yet it did not leave us feeling sick or overly bloated after eating this. I just love the extra meaty taste from the mignon. Protein plus all the way!!! 5. Rattlesnake Roll (5/5) A unique sushi roll that contains NO RICE. Instead, the base is a fried tortilla wrap that is then stuffed with spicy tuna, crabmeat, cream cheese, and avocado. Topped with jalapeno, spicy mayo, mango sauce chili oil and eel sauce. Another substantial roll, but it also did not make us feel overly bloated or "heavy" after eating it. The cream cheese and avocado really gives it an extra creamy texture. Yet, the spicy mayo, mango sauce and chili oil brings out the citrusy heat and gives this roll a true character of its own. The presentation of their dishes are just A++ Service was friendly and attentive! We have found ourselves a treasured Sushi house to stop at whenever we have to make a travel between NorCal-SoCal. Keep up the GREAT work Kuma!!! read more

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Kuma Sushi is the only sushi place I go to for sushi when I'm in Bakersfield! The staff are so friendly here! They seat you promptly and the food also comes out very quickly. The sushi chefs ensure your fish is presented nicely and always tastes fresh. Their 3PM - 5PM HAPPY HOUR offers the best deals on sushi, honestly nowhere else in town compares. You're literally paying less than you would at a fast food chain for a full meal here during happy hour! Don't sleep on their deals y'all ~ The restaurant is well-kept with very high ceilings and a good amount of spacing between tables. The music is always upbeat and the environment has always felt welcoming. They even give you a complimentary watermelon slice at the end of your meal. I can't recommend Kuma Sushi enough. They're the best sushi spot in Bakersfield, hands down! read more

Kuma Sushi - RAINBOW ROLL + SALMON AVOCADO ROLL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I went to Kuma alone to get some reading in. It's so cute inside i love the decor. I walked in and got greeted and serve immediately. My server was so kind. I ordered one dish the vegetable chow mein. It was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try some more dishes because that was so satisfying! read more

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2 roll lunch special and the comes with salad and miso soup. The presentation is lovely. Our meal was delicious. read more

Kuma Sushi - Tuna Avocado Roll Seared Tuna Crunch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Wonderful sushi! Excellent service! Best sashimi I've had. It's also a lovely atmosphere, good lighting and feels special but not up tight. They are also very friendly and even gave our kids the special balloon decoration they had. We will definitely come back! read more

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Amazing food, outstanding customer service and exquisite vibe. I would totally come back and recommend this place to anyone! Perfect for date nights, birthday parties, etc read more

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Tasty, fresh, and generous sized rolls - liked the rainbow roll (dragon and caterpillar rolls were also good) The fiery OMG roll was fun and eye-catching. Our fresh avocado salad came with a side of delicious ginger dressing. Regretfully, we were too full to try their desserts but were happy with the complimentary post-meal sweet summer watermelon slices. Spacious restaurant with attentive and fast service. Definitely recommended! read more

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First time here. Came with a group and sat by the big front window. It started to drizzle sideways rain as we ate, adding to the atmosphere of the restaurant. I mean that in a good way. I had the teriyaki salmon bento box which came with miso soup (not pictured but delicious) and I was pleasantly surprised at how big the portion size was. Ate some spicy garlic edamame from a friends plate and it was scrumptious, just like every bite of my lunch. It was served up steaming hot and I greatly appreciated that as well. Excellent prices, too. Service was quick and friendly. Our waitress had the memory of an elephant. All in all, lovely experience. Will definitely return & highly recommended. read more

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I have been wanting to come here for a while and Kuma Sushi did not disappoint. Elijah & Lisa were our fabulous servers this evening. So pleasant, informative and friendly. We ordered an array of sushi & ramen dishes. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend Kuma Sushi for excellent service and delicious food. read more

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KumSushi Bar area is in a league of its own! From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in for a treat. Although the tables had a longer wait, we were lucky to grab seats at the bar--and what an experience that turned out to be! Junebug, our sushi chef, truly made the night unforgettable. Despite the restaurant being packed with sushi lovers, he took our order quickly and made sure everything was perfect. The sushi presentation was stunning, and every bite was a party for the taste buds! One of the biggest wins of the night was my dad, who hates sushi, actually tried a roll that June made specially for him--a cooked shrimp roll--and he loved it! That alone made the night special. But the fun didn't stop there. Watching the sushi-making process up close added an extra layer of excitement, and we also got to enjoy some delicious spicy pork along with all the amazing sushi. The bar areas with June is a must ! read more

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Nature is synonymous with change and potential. Whatever seems fixed and immutable within our myopic human time-span, is still in flux over glacial aeons because it's free particles -- Kengo Kuma Bakersfield has potential. I've worked the area before looking for development projects. My former firm has built several affordable housing projects in the city. Kuma is another example of the burgeoning dining scene in the city. We were looking for a sit down meal after camping in Kings Canyon and Kuma was highly rated on Yelp. And the reviewers did not disappoint!! We started with some items off their excellent happy hour. Good deals, solid rolls and sushi. Then we added more...crispy rice was excellent. More sushi, all good. Yellowtail collar fabulous. Seared pepper sushi was fantastic! They call it the Screaming Orgasm ;-) As Mary Jo N noted, your definition of sketchy may include the surrounding area. We parked next to restaurant so our full car was okay. Your mileage may vary. Our young server was super sweet, we left a larger tip as she seemed new and did a good job. Highly recommended!! read more

It was our first time here and it did not disappoint. Parking outside is limited but once you walk inside the restaurant is very nice. The food was delicious and big portion sizes. The Sushi Chef cane to our table and made animal balloons for my kids. They were very surprised and happy. Thank you to the staff for having us and giving us a great experience! Will definitely be returning soon! read more

Ummm, why haven't I been here before?! Ordered the jalepeno bomb appetizer and the spicy garlic edamame. Both were so good. Then we tried the spicy seafood miso soup, what?! This was my favorite, the broth was perfect combo of flavor and spice. We ordered 3 rolls, all of which were so all so good. I'm coming back here for sure!! The service was excellent! read more

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Came here for quick lunch. They have a varied selection including a happy hour menu. Lunch options include both bento and roll combos. Opted to stick with rolls and non-sashimi items today. For $14.95, you can choose from a select list of rolls and it comes with a miso soup and side salad. Overall service was okay and location is easy to get to. read more

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The food is absolutely AMAZING!!!! And they gave us som free fruit after?! And it's so nice a cozy. read more

Kuma Sushi - Yakisoba combo it has cooked veggies like carrots carrots lettuce. The combo has shrimp, chicken and beef. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Delicious food and great service and atmosphere. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary date night. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful and her recommendations were a 10/10. Will definitely be coming back. read more

The Food, the service and atmosphere were all aligned at this location to an A+ level. Lets start off with appetizers we had shrimp tempura and edamame. Then we had a variety of rolls like crunch roll, toro roll, California roll and dragon roll all were very tasty. This is the place you want to try and make it during happy hour from 2-5 because their prices are two rolls for 14-17$, but if come during dinner like we did prices are still inexpensive. This place won't disappoint you! read more

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Was not sure what to expect at first, most of the photos here are of rolls and I tend to go for sashimi/nigri. Started with a toro Handroll and it was delicious, you could tell the fish was super fresh. Friends ordered several rolls and all were good. Besides the toro Handroll the other standout to me was the sea bream. We were at the sushi bar and the service was friendly and quick. Love that they have fresh wasabi!!! Will definitely come back. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch downtown. The restaurant was cozy and clean. The lunch specials were a good price. Sushi was great. Our server was very attentive and nice. read more

Kuma Sushi - Jalapeno Bomb & California Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Overall great experience. Food was good, service was fast and friendly, and it was nicely decorated. read more

Kuma Sushi - We already started before the picture but it was still a good picture - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

When the sushi place on my side of town closed, I went searching for another go to spot. I was very impressed, not only with the comfortable, clean decor, but the efficiency and kindness of the staff. I asked Chef to make me a roll of his choice with no rice, and this is the beautiful creation that I had for lunch. I will definitely be back. My server, Miss Rachael was delightful. read more

Kuma Sushi - I love that each pot of tea is steeped individually. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Great place for takeout. I ordered Ubereats as it was a late work night and the roll was very fresh and the order was nicely packed. Can't wait to try in person! read more

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Cane on a Friday night around 4:30pm Place is neat, clean and charming. Star at the bar. Waitress was attentive. Was given a menu with some happy hour specials. Only 2 appetizer options but quite a few rolls. Orders the chicken gyoza, sake, and the ex-girlfriend roll. It was a spicy roll with different textures. Crispy tempura shrimp inside, and two types of fish on top one being salmon. The heat was subtle but present, the additional sauces drizzled perfectly Balanced not too sweet or salty. Service was prompt. Appetizer came out quick and the roll shortly followed. Will be back! read more

Kuma Sushi - Happy hour gyoza $5 $5 house sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I wanted sushi for lunch and I had Jin Sushi a week ago so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered online for pick up but chose to have lunch there. Staff was kind enough and let me sit at a table and try out their food. I hate to do this but this is not my kind of sushi. I ordered pot sticker soup which was a 10. Large tempura which was an 7 and the dipping sauce was an 8. Miso soup was an 8. I got 3 rolls lunch special which included Spicy crab roll 5, Spicy tuna crunch roll 5 and yellowtail jalapeño 4. I seen the reviews for this establishment were higher than Jin but tbh I do not see how. Well I tried it and it isn't for me. The inside is really nice and they offer a verity of of beverages. I have to mention the whole time I sat there and tried everything I was not asked if I'd like something to drink. read more

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This honestly became my new favorite sushi spot in Bakersfield! The service here was excellent! We had Alexis as our waiter... she was extremely attentive to us and kind! We tried a good amount of the rolls and all were great! The proportion of all the ingredients was perfect! Everything tasted wonderful! read more

As soon as we walked into Kuma, the vibe was super welcoming. We got seated really fast, even on a Saturday afternoon. The food came out quickly, which was a plus. We ordered a few things from the menu. Chicken gyoza (so good), miso soup that was warm and perfect for the cold weather, and the crunch shrimp roll, which tasted fresh and had a really satisfying taste. The popcorn lobster roll was definitely a highlight and did not disappoint. Overall, we were really satisfied with Kuma Sushi. read more

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Located on the corner you'll have to park in the open parking lot to the left of it. It says you have an hour to park there but I'm not sure how true that is and how they can tell. Anyways, I thought the presentation of the seaweed salad was very cute. The spicy seafood ramen wasn't as spicy so I had to ask for their chili flakes to make it to my liking. My waitress was blah. She was slow and I had to request certain things several times. Other than that, I enjoyed my dinner and experience. read more

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June was GREAT! From the moment I walked in, everyone was very welcoming. Since I came in by myself, they offered to seat me at the bar, and I actually really enjoyed how attentive the staff was. I tried the Ex-Girlfriend and the French Kiss rolls, and both were delicious. The Ex-Girlfriend was a familiar favorite and it didn't disappoint, BUT the French Kiss had a flavor combo that really surprised me! I had never tried anything like it. It had the perfect touch of citrus from the lemon, and you could really taste the salmon and all the other flavors coming together. So delicious! June, the sushi chef, was kind and made the experience even better. Since it was my first time there, he asked me a few questions to figure out what I might like, and his recommendations were spot on. Overall, it was a great experience, and I will definitely be coming back with friends. Such a nice restaurant! read more

Super bomb.com I love this place top notch sushi I recommend the lobster and baked scallop roll price is right read more

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i think i've found my new favorite sushi place. my date and i arrived for our valentine's day dinner-hungryyy! it is very cute spot! lots of tables available, and some bar seating. We were greeted immediately, and our server was very polite and attentive. we ordered the ponzu yellowtail jalapeño appetizer.. so fresh and i definitely wanted more! also ordered three rolls: green pinky salmon roll, sweet & hot roll, & rockstar shrimp roll everything was fantastic, super fresh, and we left very satisfied ready for the next stretch of our date. i highly recommend this place, and i know we will be back. read more

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Who knew Bakersfield would have such a gem, we were pleasantly surprised at how delicious this restaurants food is. The staff is very friendly and they serve fast. Love the aesthetic of the restaurant it's very inviting. Not too far off from the 99 highway.Too bad we live far, but I hope they continue to have success! read more

Nice place, I like the vibes, and the service was pretty nice. the spicy salmon roll is way to spicy dude. read more

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We typically love coming here. The food is always great. But I wanted to caution others to ensure that your food is being cooked properly especially if you are pregnant. I ordered a roll with shrimp tempura and the shrimp was not fully cooked. I ordered takeout so I didn't realize this until I got home. I called the restaurant to let them know and the manager was supposed to give me a call back and I have not heard back. Definitely a disappointing experience to say the least. read more

Great tasting food! My family enjoyed eating at the establishment where the service was very good and they were all friendly. It was also open on January 1st of the new year which was nice since we were visiting family and wanted to get some fresh food. read more