This is great sushi with incredible authentic flavors and options. The service is outstanding. Our server was super and knew the menu and its details. He had spent time in Japan and offered great suggestions. The place feels like a real Japanese sushi house. It is a small but quaint little spot right on pollack street. I had the authentic ramen and niguri blue fin. I would highly recommend this spot in New Bern. Great for lunch or dinner, just know the hours since they close to ready for the next service. read more

Small, cute, busy restaurant. No reservations. Pricey but good. Everything was beautifully presented and flavorful. Sushi was fresh. Good service. read more

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This is the real deal! They have three sake sommelier on staff. I appreciated that I asked for advice on which sake to try and he explained how to choose, and recommended two options. I asked him to pick, and he chose the cheaper of the two. Sake is good at first, but I grew tired of the taste quickly. The food was delicious and beautiful! There is a nice feel to the place, too. read more

Geoffrey and the rest of the staff are nothing short of amazing and accommodating. Can't recommend them enough. We came in and sat at the bar and were blown away with the service and quality of food. read more

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Fantastic sushi and ramen. The Tonkatsu pork ramen was a warm bowl of deliciousness with a creamy broth. Perfect for a chilly night. The spicy tuna roll was the best one I've ever had. Normally that's a pretty average roll but this one had so much flavor and it was BIG. Wife got the sassy role and it was amazing too, topped with fresh tuna. This place is authentic, quaint, and really tasty. The specialty rolls are pricey but they are bigger than a lot of rolls I usually get. read more

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Always spectacular! Exceptional service and the food is simply incredible. Top 5 sushi places I've ever been to anywhere read more

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Second visit to Kuma. I'd argue that it's the best Sushi Bar in the eastern part of NC. Nice sake selection as well. The service has always been friendly. It's fairly small, but it's worth the wait. read more

First time here. We enjoyed the service and cleanliness so much, we give 4 stars. Decent enough sushi/rolls/ Crab Rangoon. We would recommend since that's hard to find in this part of NC. The fish was fresh, and the portion size big, but more rice than fish. Not authentically Japanese sushi rice either, too hard. Super overpriced (more than Philly area), but the presentations were beautiful. read more

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We stopped in for a late afternoon sushi snack and should have made plans to just come back for dinner. The sushi portions were very generous and so delicious! We sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed drinks and two rolls. The waiter was confident and informative, attentive without being irritating. An all around awesome experience. read more

Great quality food, great service!! Will be back for sure the next time we're in New Bern! read more

Sushi is very fresh and the quality is outstanding, Everybody is very knowledgeable and very friendly, I met the owner couple. They are very passionate about their sushi and Sake. read more

Kuma Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

This is a locally owned family business (they also have Thai Angel right around the corner). Coming from Seattle (and the Bay Area before that), which offers an embarrassment of riches for Japanese cuisine, Kuma just doesn't live up to the hype. They cover $25 rolls in syrupy eel sauce and mayo and food is just meh. It's pretty expensive, as well. On the plus side, the ambience is very nice, the service is great and plating is above average. read more

Made a last minute date for myself in this wonderful restaurant. I was greeted the moment I walked in and sat down immediately. The restaurant was very clean. I chose to sit at the sushi bar. The waiting staff were all so kind and attentive, spreading that southern charm and hospitality! I sampled the pineapple sake, absolutely delicious and totally recommend!! I ordered the Shoyu Ramen with Chicken Chashu and a Spicy Tuna Roll. The ramen was delicious and easy to devour!! I've never had ramen before so I have no other reference of experience but this was so satisfying! The sushi chef also provided a chili sauce for the ramen and it was a perfect balance of spice! My spicy tuna roll was so delicious and fresh! My roll was 8 large slices. I ate everything and walked out stuffed! I will definitely come back, with friends! read more

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The food was amazing! Too quality sushi! I ordered the Guavamosa and HIGHLY recommended it! So dang good! Def would love to come back. The service was great & the ambiance was super cute. read more

Cute little place, we sat at the bar. The server was amazing, and the food was bombbb. read more

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What a pleasant experience at this boutique restaurant. The customer service is the best I have ever seen at a restaurant in downtown New Bern. Geoffrey explained all about the saki selections to choose from and Miss Janya was truly a sushi artist. We enjoyed the Sakura Cherry Blossom sushi roll special which had the most delicious crab meat and a masterpiece of Emerald Roll. It was too beautiful to eat but we did! New Bern was first settled by Swiss from Bern Switzerland. Bern in English is Bear. So there are Bear statues all over New Bern. You know what the Japanese word Kuma translates to English? Bear. read more

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Food is fresh and oh so delicious! The service is the best friendly and very helpful! Very comfortable setting very clean and fresh great atmosphere! Highly recommended it's our new go to place! read more

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Spectacular sushi and excellent service. The portions were enormous. The crab Rangoon was simply amazing

For New Bern, this is pretty ok. Not sure the price justifies the quality but the service is top notch and the ambiance is great so that really balances it out. Great sake list if you like sake. I only tried the sashimi and nigiri so I can't speak to ramen, appetizers or rolls. The fish was kinda fishy but not so fishy that you can't eat it. If you like pure sushi- uni, and yellowtail are great choices! The best uni I've ever had in eastern North Carolina and the best environment to have sushi and sake. Will definitely be back to try more- and will definitely say it's the best sushi in New Bern. read more

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The staff was helpful. Despite a busy night, they worked quickly to get our family of 5 seated. I got ramen, the jammy egg was perfect but it would have been a lot better if the broth was actually hot. The 3 folks who got sushi were decently pleased but it certainly wasnt especially noteworthy. read more

Ignore the other reviews saying the food wasn't worth the money. This is bar far the freshest sushi we've had since leaving the west coast and you're gonna pay for it. This isn't your every Friday night sushi. This is your "let's go to the best sushi around" spot. The ingredients are all fresh (you can taste the difference!), the portions are larger than other spots in town, the flavors and textures are all balanced and delicious, the sashimi was great, and the service was some of the best in this area. They were very pleasant, attentive, and knowledgeable about all of their products. From the maitre d', to the server, and busser everything felt seamless and friendly. The decor was elegant, minimalistic, and inviting. If you don't care about any of this go for the food! read more

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Service was great, waitress was very attentive but not in our face. Food was amazing!!!!! We will be back and bring family. Thank-you for making my birthday dinner a wonderful experience! read more

This establishment is probably one of the finest sushi restaurants in Eastern NC. The portions are exceptionally larger and very fresh. The craftsmanship of their nigiri and sushi rolls is spot on. This place can easily be a Michelin star hot spot along the coast. The prices on the menu are appropriate and suitable for the freshest and most delicious menu items. Finally, the service here is exceptional as customers are frequently checked on for refills and quality of experience. read more

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Really fantastic experience, especially for us to walk in without a reservation because the restaurant we were headed to was closed... The service was attentive, the portions very generous for the quality and price. We absolutely have a new sushi spot in Eastern NC! read more

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Hands down - one of the best sushi spots we've visited. We had the Chef's Special - wagu surf &turf, the vegetable dumplings, and the kushikatsu roll with a bottle of Tenryo sake. The wait staff is friendly, the chefs are skilled, and the spot is casual and fun! A must do! We just moved to New Bern and we'll be regulars. read more

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Love the Service, Love the staff, Beautiful Sense of Humor. Great place, highly recommend

The food was amazing and the service was outstanding. Great wine and Saki recommendations made to Pair with our meal. read more

A really great find for sushi in New Bern. Great portion sized sushi and tasted great!! We will be back.

Omg 10/10. Amazing food and service! Highly recommend the crunchy tuna volcano-it was so delicious and fresh! read more

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My favorite restaurant in town. Fantastic food, service and ambiance. I haven't had anything I don't like, but my favorite is the sassy roll! While I've never had sushi in Japan, I've had it in NYC, DC, Philly, Austin, Portland, numerous beach towns, and many small towns - you name it! I obviously love sushi, and this is the best I've ever eaten. read more

The service was good, the sushi was average. The rolls are very large which some people may like but they are too big. Sections of a sushi roll should be bite sized so you can enjoy the combination of flavors. The shashimi pieces were too large to eat in one bite and no way with chop sticks can you cut into portions. We love sushi but bigger is not better when it comes to sushi. The seaweed salad is 5 stars. read more

The sushi and rolls were fresh and tasty. The rolls are very large (two was one too much). The ramen was top notch, very authentic taste. Service was fast, courteous, and attentive with being pushy. We will return and bring friends. read more

Another Saturday afternoon sushi dinner.we showed up without a reservation with 7 people, no worries...we had to wait. Nice selection of sake. Drink menu was nice. We got maki rolls and nigiri. The fish was fresh and delicious. The rice was probably twice or three times to much however the wasabi was placed between the rice and the fish correctly. Rice was perfectly seasoned, sweet and tangy but way to large for a single bite. Maki rolls were massive! Please offer half roll options or cut the proportion and cut the price. It's just to much...worth it but dang. We loved it except for the proportion was off. We'll be back soon. read more

Wonderful and consistent menu, great service, and perfect location. Would highly recommend to anyone!

While this is a small spot, it's definitely worth the wait. Service is fantastic - we were checked on multiple times by everyone who worked there. Hands down, best sushi in the area. We started off with the crab salad and this alone makes me wish I could eat here for lunch during the week! And while I'm not a huge sake fan, we ordered a carafe of the pineapple sake - and I suggest you do the same read more

Kuma Sushi Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

MY FIRST REVIEW: This place is a pure and honest 9.8/10. First off, sushi isn't my favorite type of food, but this restaurant ALMOST made it my favorite. Our server was the best, informed us of his travels in Japan and was the most considerate server I've ever had. The atmosphere made it THAT much better. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. read more

Pretty interior, gorgeous food, great service! I went for lunch and sat at the sushi bar at a spot where I got to see all dishes being plated before being served. Everything looks sumptuous and like art. I had the crab salad and a special roll with soft shell crab, both were large portions and yummy. I want to try the seared tuna nigiri as it looked amazing. It is pricey but worth it! read more

My son and I had a great meal here. Definitely recommend the sushi, vegetable dumplings and chicken ramen. read more

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Best sushi around, hands down. Kuma uses fresh, seasonal ingredients and highlights new recipes crafted by their experienced and creative sushi chefs. The staff is super knowledgeable about sake and provides a wide selection to pair with your meal. The ramen and poke bowls are delicious too. This is a local, family-owned and operated business, so the service you get there is personal and genuine. Nestled in historic downtown New Bern, this is a cozy, adorable spot. For those who left reviews complaining about the price- have you noticed menu and food prices everywhere these days?? Kuma's prices are just fine for the quality they offer. If you're looking for some $5 discount sushi, go to a grocery store. If you want fresh, delicious ingredients and top-notch service, go to Kuma. read more

The sushi was pretty good, but it was certainly overpriced. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.