So my wife and I went to this place this afternoon at lunch no one was in there which was surprising. It was very clean our waitress did not speak English well but she was so nice she went and got someone else to answer our questions fast that did. They were very attentive and polite I was very surprised at how good the food was and how fresh it was there was no over use of Sauce or rice we could taste every ingredient in each piece which I have to be honest was amazing best Sushi place hands down I have ever went to not just in Reno but in my life. So glad we found this spot. They also Nigri and it looked amazing we tried it did not take pictures but it was so good we loved it had a great lunch you have to check this place out I promise. read more

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Food's mostly fine for AYCE--nothing amazing, but it hits the spot. Just wouldn't go for the tuna sashimi again. Owner seemed a little distracted when we came in, no big deal though. Still, a simple "hey" would've been nice. Overall, okay read more

Kuma Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I used to come to this sushi place because when I first moved here from another state, a friend recommended it as a pretty good new spot. My very first visit was actually quite impressive--I thought for an all-you-can-eat sushi place outside of a casino, it was definitely one of the decent spots in Reno. However, things went downhill on my second visit. I brought a friend from out of state and we sat at the sushi bar. Normally, when you sit at the bar, you can order directly with the chef, but we understood that there might be a language barrier, so we wrote our orders on the paper sheet instead. Still, service was a mess: our appetizer took forever and came out wrong twice, they forgot our tea, and even though there were only two or three tables plus just the two of us at the bar, they kept checking off items on our order sheet that had never been served. My third visit was the absolute breaking point. The waitress--a large woman standing in the back--walked over so painfully slow, with zero energy or interest in working. No smile, no greeting, and she didn't even ask where we'd like to sit until we had to speak up and request the sushi bar. That day, a soccer game was playing on TV. The sushi chefs clearly didn't want to work--they kept turning around to watch the game and chatter among themselves, completely ignoring us. There was no communication whatsoever until we finally had to ask, "Are you guys ready to make our food?" Only then did one chef ask, "Are you ready?" Since we sat at the bar just for some simple nigiri, we wanted to order verbally, but they insisted we write it down. My friend was confused because if we wrote our orders on the same sheet, they'd serve everything on one shared plate. Sitting at the bar means we wanted to order and eat at our own pace on individual plates, so we had to ask for a second order sheet. We then waited nearly 30 minutes for our sushi. Nobody checked on us or asked if we wanted anything else, and they actively avoided eye contact. Our second round of appetizers never arrived--yet again, they marked it as served and handed the paper back! I had to call the server over to ask why it was checked off when we hadn't received a thing. Then my friend submitted a second round of sushi orders directly to the chef. After waiting a ridiculously long time--nearly 20 minutes--we wondered where our chef went, thinking he just stepped away to grab ingredients. Suddenly, the chef next to him picked up our order sheet, muttered something to himself, and handed it back to us. Since his English wasn't great, we couldn't understand what he said, but once again, they had marked our order as complete even though we were sitting right in front of them with zero food! If a chef needs to take a break, they should hand off the pending orders to a coworker, not just vanish without a word. My friend was so frustrated that I finally asked the server why the order sheet was handed back without the food being made. She apologized and offered to tell the chef again, but by then, we were done. Having been disappointed three times in a row, we decided to call it quits, pay the bill, and leave. We will never step foot in this place again. It's really a shame because the owner is Korean. I have Korean friends myself, and I used to own a sushi restaurant too. Korean owners are usually deeply attentive to their customers. During my first visit, the owner personally took care of the guests. But later on, after leaving the floor to non-Korean staff, the service completely tanked. The staff lacked any enthusiasm, urgency, or passion for customer service. It was immensely disappointing, and there definitely won't be a fourth visit. read more

Updated - My only real issue is with the constant Bell rining every few seconds from the overhead PA system. I asked our server what this bell was and he said from people coming in and out. The bell is very loud and repetitive, interfering with our ability to converse. It was very distracting and frankly annoying. We also ordered appetizers 3 appetizers. While they were very good, they all arrived at the end of the meal. So I updated my review and docked them a star for the bell and and all appetizer's arrival at the end of our meal. Kuma did take the appetizers off our bill which was appreciated. This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Reno! Kuma has a good vibe as a casual but classy sushi restaurant. It is a real sushi restaurant with real sushi chefs who know how to properly prepare the sushi. The restaurant is actually small and located in a strip mall with plentiful free parking. There are no more than 30 tables and a sushi bar. Every time I go, it is bustling. The restaurant is always very clean and the tables are ready to serve. The food is well prepared and the service is fast. My favorite on the menu is the crab bake roll. To be fair, every sushi roll I have eaten there is delicious. Treat yourself to some good sushi! read more

We headed to Kuma Sushi for lunch the other day and although the restaurant was pretty packed; we there just in time when a group was about to leave, so the wait time for a table wasn't very long. They have a unique menu; I can fill up eating just their appetizers-- actually sushi places should offer an AYCE appetizer only option. We ordered a round of drinks along with a round of appetizers: salmon skin salad, tempura shrimp, baked mussels, popcorn scallops, agedashi tofu and fried calamari to start. After a while we ordered some sushi like the Philly Crunch long roll, a Mountain long roll, the Lobster popcorn long roll, a couple of salmon skin handroll and a few nigiris. The long rolls arrived at our table after a little while and everything tasted great. We ordered another round of appetizers: French fries and a double order agedashi tofu (because I really liked it), a cup of udon noodles (just to try) and gyoza, The appetizers were great. The only critique I have during this visit was it took a long time for our nigiris to arrive. The person who ordered it in our party just sat there and watched the rest of us eat while they waited for their nigiris; the rest of us were practically finished by the time the nigiris arrived. Other than the tardiness of the nigiri everything else was good: the food was delicious and great portions; the service was mostly prompt (except for the nigiri) and very friendly, the price was also reasonable for 4 people. read more

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Amazing sushi spot! The variety was what really stood out to me. They had so many raw options, which was refreshing since a lot of all-you-can-eat sushi places tend to focus heavily on fried or cooked rolls. I was especially excited to see more scallop filling on the menu! Finally something different from the usual mayo filled imitation crab! My favorite had to be the upside down shrimp with scallops (of course)! Also, the affocado! To freaking die for. If youre a coffee lover and want a sweet treat?! This is it! The restaurant itself is super cute, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the sushi was fresh and delicious. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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We have been here about 3 times. Its been very inconsistent with service. The first time was super slow. The next, was with a large group, and it was super fast. The time it was just my husband and I was so slow. We also sat down as the second table. They had a full staff and it took the longest. The food is good. I rate the roles at a 3, but note. I like simple sushi. So I tried the rolls just to try and see what they taste like. Its good if you like likes of flavor. It removes what people say is the fishy taste. I love the taste of fish. So I typically lean towards nigiri. I will amdit their sashimi salad as a 5/5. I loved it. I thought we could order 1 per round, but thats not the case. Look at the menu and its once per visit. The salmon hand roll is a 1 for me. It was not very crispy and hard to power through. So I dont recommend that, but they do a roll of it. So if you share with friends it might be worth while. The Niger I rate a 3.5/5. There was a lot of rice, but they also give a good size slice of fish. What got me was it didn't have that crisp taste when I ate it. Its hard to explain. The food quality is good. Don't get me wrong. Just the service and my simple taste buds. Its very popular and many locals love it. The lady was very sweet, when we got to speak with her. So don't let my rating and my taste buds hinder you from eating here. So give them a try. read more

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We went to Kuma Sushi for lunch and I'm glad we did because I already can't wait to go back! The servers were nice and quick and the ambiance inside was chill but upbeat and it was fairly busy during lunch but we did get seated right away. We did all you can eat and our favorite other than the nigiri were the shooting star roll and spicy challenge roll. The beef teriyaki was also really good and tender! Everything we ordered from the sushi to the appetizers was really fresh. We came for the sushi but we were really impressed with how tender, fresh and flavorful the beef teriyaki tasted. We will definitely be back here again! This may be our new favorite sushi spot in Reno. read more

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This is my favorite sushi spot in Reno! Since I started coming here, I find it hard to eat sushi at any other spot.

What a yummy find while in Reno craving sushi. My fellow yelpers did not disappoint. Opted for AYCE. The portions were good everything tasted fresh. Servers were helpful explaining the menu. It had a very nice ambiance. read more

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Out of all the sushi I've tried, this one stands out as the highest quality compared to other places. You can notice the quality in every detail even the presentation. The service was 10/10. We sat at the bar, and it was really enjoyable chatting with the staff there. The atmosphere is a bit noisy, but that's because it's always busy. One thing to keep in mind the wait can be long. However, if you don't mind sitting at the bar and there's space available, take it! Instead of waiting 45 minutes, you might get seated right away. Without a doubt, this has become one of my favorite spots for sushi. Thank you! read more

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When we arrived at 7pm during dinner rush, we were promptly seated. We made reservations ahead of time. Party of 7 people. The place is packed, and the place is small. The sushi is okay, some were delicious. I lost track of what I ate. I enjoyed their miso soup and their udon noodles soup. I like their soft shell crab . It could use a little bit of salt. read more

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Kuma Sushi is an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. They offer a large variety of items on their menu. We enjoyed most of the rolls we ordered and I felt there was a good balance between the amount of fish to rice ratio. I also didn't feel the sauces were excessive which I really appreciated. Service was attentive where they kept our water/soda glasses filled and our empty plates were removed from our table. It's a smallish restaurant, quaint and cozy. I wouldn't hesitate to go back and dine there again. read more

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The sushi was delicious and tasted incredibly fresh. I also love coming here for the appetizers, they have some of the best appetizers in town for a sushi restaurant. Super cute and aesthetic inside. The only thing that disappoints me is that after the first round of orders, the rice on the sushi seems to get thicker and thicker, even when we don't order very much at the beginning. read more

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Another successful trip to Kuma. This is becoming one of my favorite sushi spots to frequent. Their rolls are unique and have a twist to your normal sushi restaurant. Their fish is always so fresh and delicious. My favorite things to order are the Kuma, Larvae, and Volcano (baked). Their mussels are also super good. We came in on Sunday around 1pm. It was definitely busy but we were able to put our names on the list for 3 people. We were seated within about 15-20 minutes. We sat at a table and our food came out in a normal amount of time. read more

Kuma Sushi - Kuma roll and Mountain roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The kuma roll was our favorite but everything we ordered was delicious. We drove 45 minutes into Reno because Kuma is so much better than every option in the area. read more

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Had a really great experience at Kuma Sushi. The fish was noticeably fresh, and the menu has a fun mix of creative rolls along with plenty of cooked options. The owners were friendly and helpful, and we had a great time. One standout was a very spicy roll topped with fresh jalapeño. I can't remember the exact name, but it delivered real heat and definitely lived up to the spice level. It was bold, intense, and still flavorful. Another honorable mention were the salmon bombs, which were delicious and a great balance of rich and savory. What I really appreciated was that there were solid options for everyone. My mom isn't a big sushi person, but she genuinely enjoyed the cooked rolls, which says a lot. Everything we ordered felt fresh and well balanced, and the rolls weren't overloaded with rice. If you're looking for fresh fish, creative rolls, genuinely spicy options, and cooked rolls that even non-sushi lovers will enjoy, Kuma Sushi is a great choice. read more

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Consistency is the reason this place is so good! Quality fish and products. They roll their large selection of both cooked and raw tight and use just the right amount of rice. If you are wanting the heat from peppers they have spicy rolls! Baked mussels always have that little char on them. With AYCE you get a choose of carpaccio as well. Yellowtail and salmon pair really good with their vinegar. All their fried shrimp have a good tempura breading on them. So do the scallops. Save a little room for the dessert. read more

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For the all you can eat, having the ability to get one speciality like the carpaccio is definitely generous as you do not see that many places. The speciality nigiri like the Donald Duck are very yummy with a good rice to fish ratio. There are some rolls that you can pick without rice. Overall, the rolls were not as interesting to me as getting their nigiri due to be heavier on the cooked roll side. I will go back sometime to give more rolls a try though. My daughter and I have sat at the bar where the service was fast and everyone friendly. read more

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Fast service (we sat at the bar) Fresh food, lots of choices I haven't seen most places. Lobster offered on multiple dishes. Great for kids! Chciken nuggets and French fries are each an appetizer! The affocado dessert is really good! I'm a coffee lover so it hit the spot. We are leaving happy and full! read more

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The food was good, a little too fusion for the sashimi "carpaccio". Biggest complaint was the long, long wait between ayce services and the inconsistent portion sizes. The chicken teriyaki dinner was HUGE, good if you have a very large appetite, but the specialty ayce portions were laughably small, especially the softshell crab. It was one leg, and it's limited to one order. For one order I would expect at least half of the crab. Overall it's an okay place to eat, just very slow. read more

We had a chance to come here for dinner. Even though it was a Thursday evening, they were very busy. For this visit, my mind was set on what to try -- a chirashi! It was as good as it looked; I mean, it was so, so good. Despite them being really busy, the service was excellent. Only thing I didn't like on this visit, not at all the fault of the business, there were other customers on several tables who were having AYCE sushi, and leaving half of dishes untouched. That is so not cool, and it hurts the business. I really wish sushi restaurants would stop serving AYCE. read more

Kuma Sushi - Chirashi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Having visited Kuma three times in a month the hostess recognizing me was both embarrassing and a flex was one of the few times I've felt empowering. I had the pleasure to try Kuma early last year with my partner and daughter and had a great time but unfortunately our stomachs are quicker than my phone. Luckily the last time I was able to capture what I was able to. Sitting at the bar with exceptional service I went with my best friend and we were greeted and seated right away at dinner on a Friday. I always get their baked mussels despite Reno loving Tokyo Sushi's i LOVE Kuma's more with their hint of smoky flavor the taste like charcoal and very meaty. They offer an abundant of appetizers ranging from your potstickers, miso soup to lobster baked?? Like what?? The uniqueness the menu offered is what caught my attention when I ventured off to Lakeside wanting to try this spot. The roles range from raw, cooked and fried but also have a variety of ways they put them together and include unique ingredients from soft shell crab, lobster and actual crab. The set up is very open and clean with enough room to hear each other but also have TVs set up to watch the games currently playing for the season. The servers have always been attentive and will support and rotate in case your current server is behind. My dessert go-to is their affogato which I rarely see around town let alone in a sushi restaurant so a nice creamy, sipper at the end of my meal always hits the spot. I'll take most of my out of town friends and family here over Tokyo Sushi any day. read more

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I had a light meal here since I had eaten earlier, but I really enjoyed the well seasoned edamame paired with a simple miso soup on the side. read more

Kuma Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Love this place. Sushi and prices are amazing. Problem is- so does everyone else. It's always packed. Now they do a good job with quick service, which I appreciate. I never do all you can eat, we just do ala carte. Service is always fast and food hot and fresh. I can only speak for the cooked rolls. But they're amazing. We love the basked scallop roll and baked salmon rolls. Portions are good. Prices are fair. It's just sooo crowded inside that's a bit of a headache and kind of hectic. They need a bigger space. read more

I showed up at 4ish and wasn't many people there. Just waited to be seated for a few mins. Sat at the bar, music playing and everything was clean. Service was great, staff checking on me and see if I needed anything. I do like spicy foods and the rolls labeled spicy do have a nice kick to them. Only roll I wouldn't recommend is the Korean poke...so dry and bland. Everything else was great. Lunch all you can eat is $30 and dinner is 40. I would recommend this place for anyone read more

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A very semi formal sushi place with amazing atmosphere and the sushi was beyond expectations. Though the service was okay, our server was not the most attentive and forgot my tea a few times. Not necessarily the worst experience and definitely will be returning as it was still amazing food. read more

Kuma Sushi - Nigiri set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Went here for lunch and it was good. The salmon nigiri was the best thing I had. The Jalapeno Bomb was very interesting, wasnt sure what I was expecting but it had good flavor and the jalapeno was tender. I also got the tempura lobster roll and the kuma roll. Both had decent flavor. The miso soup had lots of seaweed and tofu in it and the cucumber salad was basic, but refreshing. The service was attentive and the server was kind. I opted out of ice cream and enjoyed a scoop at went next door to icycle creamery for a sweet treat. read more

Kuma sushi was not our favorite... But keep in mind that I do not eat fish, so my veggie options are what I am judging this place on. The vegetable roll tasted like lemon, overpowering the flavor of anything else. The avocado roll had avocado that was not ripe and the cucumber roll tasted like... you guessed it, lemon! The vegetable tempura and edamame was okay. This place also has like 10+ health violations listed on this yelp page which made us kind of nervous to try anything else from here. We came to join some friends but the next time they come back, we will stay home. read more

In order to be great, to have to do the basics right, every time. For my taste, Kuma Sushi misses the mark. When you enter Kuma Sushi, the restaurant looks quite nice, with nice seating, high ceilings and a polished finish. On this occasion, you could not miss the mis-placed sounds of AC/DC's Hell's Bells blaring over the sound system. Not exactly what I would expect from an "up scale" Sushi restaurant. The music continued with the thumping boosted bass of modern day club music. What ?!? Looking for more of a snack than a meal, we ordered a Dragon and Catepillar roll. We were trying to get the attention of our "waiter", we were unsure if he understood our order as he just turned around and walked away. Sushi rolls are defined by the quality of the rice and the freshness of the fish. Let's just say the rice was mushy and gummy. Many people have recommended Kuma Sushi but for my money you could do much better in Reno. read more

Kuma Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This is our go to spot after a long day of skiing. The ratio of fish to rice is perfect and the pieces aren't too big so you can have lots of variety. Our favorites are the seared saba, yellowtail, unagi and Donald nigiri. The spicy edamame is good but a bit too saucy. The seaweed salad and sashimi salad are always solid as well. The tempura is nice and fresh but a little too heavy on the batter. Gotta save room for some ice cream dessert (I always get the strawberry mochi ice cream). Have been here multiple times and the quality is always good! Highly recommend if you're looking for a good AYCE sushi spot read more

Kuma Sushi - Salmon, Donald, unagi, tobiko, clam, peppered salmon carpaccio, seared saba, yellowtail, white tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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A very solid AYCE sushi spot. I like to come back here when I'm in the mood for different options than what you see at most sushi places here. Their salmon bombs and tuna bombs are very flavorfull and do not contain any rice. They have a few baked options like the lobster roll that's not found at most AYCE spots. Softshell crab appetizer is a must! Their nigiri options taste very fresh and they might have my favorite upsidedown shrimp in town. And don't forget to order the affocado dessert! read more

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I hate leaving negative reviews, but unfortunately this experience deserves one. I've always considered Kuma one of the best sushi restaurants in Reno, which makes this visit even more disappointing. From the moment I walked in, the service felt off. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the host simply looked at me from across the room instead of greeting me or seating me. I had to tell them myself that I wanted to sit at the sushi bar. I ordered the All You Can Eat menu. My first appetizer order arrived incomplete, yet my order sheet was taken away as if everything had been served. I had to remind the staff that several items were still missing. Then it happened again with my second sushi order. After waiting a long time, none of the sushi I ordered ever arrived, but once again my order sheet had already been collected. I sat there waiting until I was basically full from waiting, and eventually just asked for the check because I didn't want to wait any longer. To make matters worse, the FIFA World Cup third-place match was on TV, and it honestly felt like some of the staff were more interested in watching the game than paying attention to their customers. The food is still very good, and that's the only reason I'm giving more than one star. Unfortunately, great food can't make up for poor service. This was easily the worst service I've experienced here, and sadly, it will probably be my last visit. read more

Best sushi in Reno by far!! The restaurant is clean. The service is always great, even when they are slammed and every table is full. The quality of sushi is also amazing. Make sure to get the affogato for dessert!! read more

Kuma Sushi - Gyoza Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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This place is phenomenal. Coming back again and things are perfect. I keep mentioning the apps because they are fantastic and so many choices. We tried the affocado this time and of course, probably my favorite ice cream at this point. It's a scoop of vanilla with coffee,topped with almonds, freaking delicious. They were a little busy today for lunch so service was a little slow but didn't mean it wasn't good, just slower than usual. Please do yourself a favor and give this place a try! read more

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Really good food and great price! The service was slow at times and we were there for about 2 hours to eat but the overall ambiance was pleasant and the food was fantastic and worth the wait! Great date night place! Get there early as it is first come first serve and they don't do reservations :) read more

Kuma Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Fish was fresh and ambiance was comfortable. House music playing which was a change but a welcomed one. We loved the RedBull (unagi) roll, the Ola Amigo, as well as the Donald (nigiri)! Menu overall was kinda boring though. Everything was "good". And as I mentioned, fresh but the flavor profiles felt bland and repetitive from roll to roll. Again, nothing bad... just lacking "Wow" Service also left much to be desired, servers and runners are attentive enough I guess but all short with words for sure. read more

Kuma Sushi - Seating area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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What a solid little sushi spot. Great atmosphere and the sushi was excellent. Solid find on a rainy night in Reno Great night and great sushi read more

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Good quality sushi at a fantastic ayce price. The menu is same as if you order just a couple rolls, so if you are a big eater and have a couple of friends the ayce option is very worth it. The quality is solid, and the portions are reasonable without too much rice to fill you up fast. There were 3 rounds but we were tapped out by the second. All the rolls were well made with good fish. I especially liked the nigiri and the fresh rolls. The special rolls were tasty, and I especially liked the Alaskan Roll and the Salmon Lover roll. read more

Kuma Sushi - AYCE Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Reno, Nevada

My kids and friends have been here before and said the quality of the fish is usually better. However on this day it wasn't; by looking at the pictures you can compare it to my other sushi experiences. Tuna thin and very pale looking vs deep red, salmon didn't look that good either; both tasted "blah". Several pieces very tiny - inari, tamago and unagi. Service wasn't that great either and had to ask for several items and follow up on our order. Overall not good. Sadly do not believe we will be back and do not recommend. read more

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