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    Kuma Sushi

    3.8 (692 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Regina C.

    Short summary of how my visit at Kuma Sushi: We were a party of 6 and had family from out of town and so before spending time at Morro Bay, we decided to have lunch at Kuma Sushi during their Ramen/Bowl + Roll deal (11 am - 4 pm). For food we ordered in pairs: - Ramen with Spicy Miso + Pork = 4/5 - Ramen with Tonkatsu broth + Pork = 3/5 - Teriyaki Bowl = 2.5/5 (it was a little bland) - Garlic Chip Roll = 4.5/5 - Kiki Roll = 2/5 - Morro Bombay = 4/5 - Matcha Creme Brulee = 5/5 (the main reason we came) - Stuffed Crepe = 3/5 - Kuma Cale = 2/5 The service and system organization could have been handled better. The receipts didn't print for our table, another one which took longer for our food to come. Our order was also forgotten by the waitress multiple times. Then, we had to grab ourselves extra bowls and had to wait extra for utensils and to get our table cleared of dirty dishes in order to have more space. It was also a little confusing, we didn't know if it was a self service or a proper sit down restaurant and served by someone. After the mishaps, they did offer us a gift certificate of $25 and two free desserts which was really appreciated and they were really nice afterwards as well.

    Sushi bar seating
    Dantenello V.

    Kumar is a unique place to grab some great Japanese bites and drinks. They have an amazing $20 deal for a small bowl of Ramen and 1 full roll which is hard to beat. The seating is plenty and comfortable. Service is fast, friendly and prompt

    Garlic chip roll and ramen
    Joel A.

    Bowl and a Roll deal (weekdays 11-4, $20) is the BEST deal in town, possibly the county. High quality ingredients, super friendly staff.

    Vegetable Tempura
    Stella B.

    Came across this gem while visiting the area. We sat on their beautiful patio, and thankfully, they had heaters as it was a cooler evening. They also had blankets available if you got too chilly. We enjoyed their Ramen selection, sushi, and tempura vegetables. There is a walk-up counter where you can order, and you can take your number and select your seating. I would have much preferred table service, but since it was a walk-up experience, nothing was missing.

    Really really disgusting. Not a single redeeming factor. Insanely expensive for the most grotesque sushi I've ever endured. Order at counter and service is terrible. $19 for a teriyaki bowl that contains overcooked rice, slimy onions, bell pepper, and two pieces of broccoli, and absolutely no flavor. Also no sense of food safety standards; one employee was scooping rice into a bowl with his bare hand after touching various non food related items. Sushi chef was also wiping his hands on his dirty sweatshirt and grabbing items at the register before continuing to touch the food. He was pawing at a frozen block of fish with his bare hands. Fish was still frozen in rolls. Also just plating prepackaged gyoza. Spent $159 and left before the rest of our food came out it was so abysmal.

    Seared salmon belly sushi
    Phillip K.

    My new favorite sushi restaurant by the sea. Kuma is a little hidden gem found on one of the back streets of Los Osos and is more than a restaurant, it is an experience. The staff and chef's are friendly and helpful. The food is rich and quality. And the atmosphere is quaint and colorful. I think I'll have to become a regular here.

    Ramen Bowl Small
    Molly U.

    The best ramen i have ever had. I'm from las vegas and i would fly here just for this bowl of ramen. my friend lives in slo and i make a point to come here every time. service isn't anything crazy but the food makes up for it. the broth is phenomenal, the noodles are perfectly cooked, egg is the right consistency, so many topping options. 10/10.

    Spicy miso ramen
    Till W.

    I had lunch here earlier this week and my mind was blown because of the awesome bowl and sushi deal for lunch and the high quality of my ramen and sushi roll! I'm also very entertained by the name of this restaurant because it's located in Los Osos, which means bears in Spanish and the name of this restaurant is Kuma, which means bear in Japanese. So smart! I got the spicy miso with pork (pork belly) ramen and the Killer Shrimp Roll. My data plan had almost no bars and limited while sitting here so it was nice that the restaurant had a sign with their wi-fi info right at the register. The "wow" factor here is they have complimentary hot tea if you order hot tea.

    What can I say? I am simply addicted to the Ramen at this place! If you like Ramen, this is definitely the place to visit!

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    Amazing sushi. Beat I have ever had. Staff is friendly and especially Isabella. Love this place!

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    The food is consistently delicious, service is efficient and I enjoy the service. My favorite is the roll and bowl lunch specials.

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    kuma is a favorite of ours. Great local spot for sushi! Cam and Tim are great at the sushi bar and take great care of their customers.

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    4.6(291 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Although Chōwa Bowl is a small eatery with a limited menu, their dishes have a high flavor profile…read more We tried the Rock Shoyu Ramen and Beef Bulgogi Bowl and both were enjoyable and full of flavor. The interior has an inviting decor, but seating is limited. There are also outdoor tables along the side the building. The Rock Shoyu Ramen had a good amount of noodles along with three good-sized pieces of pork belly (albeit a bit fatty), pickled fresno peppers & shallots, topped with green onion, an ajitama, umami-rich egg and a sheet of nori. The broth was complex with the duck fat and togarashi; it is noted the broth contains pork, chicken and dasmi. It was excellent. Their Beef Bulgogi Bowl was quite good. It consisted of four char grilled filet mignon skewers (2 pieces per skewer), kimchi, shredded carrots & daikon, pickled red onion, avocado slices, over herbed brown rice and topped with green onions, black sesame seeds, basil and a gochujang glaze. The portion was generous and quite filling. Service was friendly, and our selections were delivered in short order from the kitchen.

    Chowa Bowl was one of our dinner stops this past Friday in Morro Bay, and overall it was a solid…read moreexperience--with one slightly annoying caveat. I ordered the Morro Miso Ramen (without the egg to keep it vegan) and added extra tofu. The broth was rich and comforting, with roasted garlic, miso, and chili oil bringing a really nice depth of flavor. The pickled corn was sweet and Fresno peppers added a bright, tangy kick that kept every bite interesting, and I appreciated how thoughtfully layered the bowl was overall. BUT... let's talk tofu math for a second. The bowl normally comes with just one piece of tofu (about 3-3.5 inches), which already feels a little light for a ramen. Since I removed the egg, I added three more pieces for $4.25. Totally fine...except now I'm paying extra to replace something I didn't want in the first place. Meanwhile, my husband's poke bowl, about the same price was absolutely loaded with fish. I mean... I get it, but also... I don't get it. Why are those of us who don't eat animals always doing bonus round pricing just to get a balanced meal? All that said, the food itself was good. My husband loved his bowl so much he was ready to go back again the next day. Me? I was more in the mood to explore other spots around Morro Bay, mostly because I'm still side-eyeing that tofu situation.Delicious, but the protein upcharge logic is...a choice.

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    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    9.7 mi
    $$

    Simply delicious…read more Professionally prepared. So fresh and balanced. I can't see how it could be any better. Also tried the fried squid legs-so perfectly cooked. Tender and battered well. Service staff was efficient and friendly. We always enjoy the atmosphere here, whether table or sushi bar. Try the sake with your meals, if you can ;)

    Ordered: - Lunch Special Chirashi with Tofu and Pickled…read moreCucumbers (5/5): Most worth of all the lunch specials, probably the best chirashi I've had at this price. Loved the variety of the cuts including scallops and some other unique cuts that we didn't recognize. The way the rice was prepared was a standout too. I did find a fish scale in my bowl though which was unfortunate. - Lunch Special Salmon Roll + 5 Nigiri (4/5): Solid generously portioned fish on the rice, but nothing else wowed us. Still satisfied. Nigiri included Tuna salmon, amberjack, yellowtail, and golden eye snapper. Overall (5/5): Came here on Friday for lunch and was seated after a short 15 minute wait - it was a lot busier than we expected! The parking lot was pretty small and full so we had to find metered parking nearby as the nearby parking structure was also closed. Service was good, though it was a bit hard to hear over the noise and music. The sushi felt super fresh and we loved the portion sizes - we were pretty impressed and we hope to return if we're ever in the area!

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    4.2(654 reviews)
    13.4 mi
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    We started with the seaweed salad and a cold pint of Asahi. The seaweed salad featured a variety of…read moreseaweeds, perfectly seasoned with what tasted like sesame--everything blended together beautifully. The Asahi arrived in a frozen mug, which made it even more refreshing. We also ordered the Shell Beach Sunset roll, which had an amazing balance of raw and cooked fish, vegetables, and the added crunch of tempura flakes. All the flavors and textures worked perfectly together. The nine-piece sashimi was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh. For dessert, we had the tempura ice cream and the green tea cheesecake--both were absolutely delicious. Honestly, everything we ordered was fantastic. Our servers, Jasmine and Austin, truly killed it. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely engaged throughout the meal. The restaurant itself had great lighting and décor, was spotless and well-maintained, even down to the restrooms. Parking was plentiful and free. Overall, we had a wonderful time with family and friends. An amazing experience and definitely worth coming back to.

    phenomenal sushi but abysmal service. especially because even at the bar you have to order from a…read moreserver. my sushi got to me 10 minutes before my drink? I had to stop eating to make sure I could enjoy them together - even though they were both ordered together and the only thing I got. I honestly wanted to eat more but the server was pretty rude to me in particular despite trying to be as nice as possible to him. After my second order I left especially because while delicious it still felt overpriced especially for a very causal environment with a TV playing sports. I would get takeout next time and eat at a nearby vista point.

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    Kanpai Sushi - Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!

    Tony & the wonderful crew are busy creating yummy treats! Thanks Tony!

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    Papa’s Thai Cafe

    Papa’s Thai Cafe

    4.4(371 reviews)
    10.1 mi
    $$

    I don't know why this place is not a 5 star, but yall have to try this place out no matter what…read more Ran by their family, this great couple knows what they're doing! They have a lot of space inside and some out. Its very casual and fast type of restaurant. A place you can come with anybody! Always have to stop by here whenever I'm at SLO. My favorite is pad thai no matter where I go, but nowhere is like this place where EVERYTHING IS GOOD. I always compare their pad thai to everywhere else I go too. Can't forget their pad see ew, vegetables have a nice chew and beef easy to eat. The flavors are just right. You can also adjust spiciness! Just let them know how you like em! Not going to lie, their thai teas differ sometimes, but still good nevertheless. If you like it strong, this is it! I highly recommend the green thai tea, a bit sweet than the coffee and regular ones xP.

    So the fact is the staff at the counter is less than friendly - I mean how dare I step up to the…read morecounter and say "hello I've never been here before and I'd like to see a menu, please?" She pointed to the menu on top of her head, which is right there above the cashier, but I was standing so far at the back of the line which was at least 50 feet away, that I could not read the stuff on the menu that was over her head. But the point is that she wasn't even nice about it and said OK fine I'll give you a menu. When I finally made my decision, I asked her if I needed it to be on the other line or the line that she was standing at and she retorted - please give me a minute. There was no kindness. There was no common courtesy, just a matter of fact approach to really, an out of towner, tourist, who's just trying to give her restaurant's food a shot. I'm just really shocked at the rudeness. I proceeded to order the flat Thai noodles with mung beans and chicken. It came. It was fresh. But honestly, it lacks any flavor. Sorry. It was a disappointment. I'm from South East Asia. I know what I'm talking about. I would be generous to give them a 3/5. Sorry. It's not very good food at all. Which means there's nothing to say about this place other than - step up your Thai food game. Or be nice at least.

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    Giuseppe's Cucina Rustica

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    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    Best Clam Chowder I'ver ever had. Best Ravioli I've ever…read morehad. WOW oh WOW!!

    My wife and I have always enjoyed the delicious food and drink at Giuseppe's... it's a little…read morepricey, but always worth it. Tonight we popped in for an after dinner cocktail and some desert, and we sat at the bar... well, amazingingly delicious cheesecake and gelato! However, we noticed that while we ordered a small/single scoop of gelato we were charged a large price.  Now, not much of a cost difference, but we were curious why we were charged the price of a large when we ordered the small. When we asked our bartender he explained that when you order a "take out" it's cheaper than when you order the SAME desert as a sitdown patron... then he compared it like this... "If you order a bottle of wine as a walk-in customer and you take it to-go it will be one price, but if you order a bottle of wine while dining then we charge you a corkage fee." Hmmmm... that really doesn't track with us.  First, IF I order a bottle of wine I better not be charged a corkage fee UNLESS I bring my own bottle of wine.  Second, was this bartender trying to suggest that we were getting some sort of EXTRA service because we were sitting down and ordering a dessert?... and, if so, what was this special extra service we were being charged for??  Seems to us that if we ordered a to-go then we'd also be getting the container, the to-go utensils, and the bag... all which cost a small bit of money to the restaurant... but if we order in then we are served our gelato in a little metal dish, with metal flatware, which is retained by the restaurant... and the only "additional" cost would be the washing of said dish & flatware.   Well, when we highlighted the comparison of "corkage fee" to dine-in desert price and the bartender THEN said that that was just what he thought, but that he could talk with the owner (who was in) and let us know.  Initially we said no... we were just wondering... but the bartender brought it up two more times that he would ask the owner, so we eventually said sure.  Fifteen minutes passed with no sign of the owner and that particular bartender never returning to share any info one way or another. Honestly, it was not that much of a concern to us initially... we were just curious. But when we where told a "story", then realize the bartender was just making crap up, then told he would check on it, and then we were never communicated to again... well, that is just VERY POOR customer service. Before we left we changed our 23% tip to ZERO%. We believe that an establishment can have any policy they want... and, while we'd appreciate to know up front pricing differences, we can roll with that.  What we DON'T like is being BULLSHITED and left hanging. Please don't make s*@t up, let alone not following up with what you say you'll do. Very souring to an otherwise enjoyable evening. Anyway, thus our review... and the likelihood of us returning is very pretty slim.

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Outdoor seating

    There's something about winning a Novo dinner package at th Lumina Alliance Gala auction that feels…read moreless like luck... and more like destiny making very good decisions on your behalf. Novo Restaurant & Lounge donated to the Lumina gala, and I was the happy bidder who took it home -- which means a beautiful evening is officially on my calendar. Novo has always had that effortless allure... tucked along the creek, glowing just enough, with the kind of atmosphere that makes you linger a little longer than planned. Supporting women and families in need and setting someone up for a memorable night out? That's how you do it. I'll be enjoying every bite with a little extra appreciation... and probably a touch of smug satisfaction. Scarlett Cougar (AKA Sher McG)

    Novo is such a cute spot. I was definitely a little confused coming in because the front desk is…read moreall the way in the back patio, past the kitchen hall. Once you get to the patio, the dining space is so cute! There's so much greenery and what seems like a small stream of water. Our waitress was really friendly. I had a hard time deciding on which craft cocktail to order, so she recommended the apricot drop. (It's on the list of my all time favorites!) My favorite part of the meal was the ahi nachos. The food was really tasty, but I think a little too rich for my palette. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience tho!

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