This place is pretty good! I got the garlic edamame for an appetizer and it wasn't too garlicky. We devoured that in minutes! I got the teriyaki salmon entree (it came with rice, miso soup, and a salad) and a shrimp tempura roll. With the sushi rolls, it seemed like the portions were more than any other typical sushi restaurant. But I'm not complaining, the sushi was good. The salmon entree was a good portion. The salmon was moist and had a great flavor to it. The server was very attentive and checked in on us a few times. I appreciate when servers fill up your water cup without having to hunt them down... they did exactly that... noticed we drank majority of our water and immediately filled it up. read more

Love their sushi bar. Excellent fish. Very fresh and tasty. They make delicious sushi, as well, lots of different rolls that have been very good read more

We stopped here on our way home after a weekend in Pismo, and it was such a nice, quiet lunch vibe. The place is cute, clean, and relaxing, perfect for a casual meal. The service was welcoming and friendly, and we even got complimentary miso soup--yum! For starters, we ordered the seaweed salad, which was a good portion for sharing and really fresh. The garlic edamame was tasty, though nothing out of the ordinary. The Shogun roll was good, but had that "classic sushi roll" taste. The real star was the Crazy Roll--a cooked roll with snapper that was absolutely amazing. We devoured the entire thing without hesitation. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I'm really sad to write this because I was a fairly regular customer and always enjoyed the food here. During my last visit, I paid my bill by card but left a cash tip (about 30%). I wrote "CASH" on the tip line of the receipt and filled in the total without adding a card tip, since I had already tipped in cash. Later, I noticed an additional tip had been added to my card charge that I did not authorize. I'm not sure if this was a mistake or a processing error, but it was disappointing to see and made me feel uncomfortable about returning. The food has always been really good, but I recommend double-checking your bank statement after visiting to make sure your final charge matches what you approved. read more

Kumi Ko - Kumi-Ko roll - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Been here twice with my significant other. We like their rice dishes, but honestly, they are a bit too sweet. The main thing is that we didn't know that there is an automatic ~22% gratuity (wasn't noted anywhere and Google also doesn't know about this) attached to the bill. Good thing we caught it because when they handed us our cards back, there was still a spot to put tip and there wasn't a price breakdown then. It was going to be a scam to tip even more, especially with us being only 2 people with our food being less than $20 each. It's honestly so unfair and needs to be noted fairly. read more

Kumi Ko - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Great food and service. Definitely recommend this place. We liked it so much that we returned there times with family and friends.

Kumi Ko Sushi in San Luis Obispo is great! The sushi is always fresh, tasty, and well-made. The staff is friendly, and the place has a nice, relaxed vibe. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving good sushi in SLO. read more

Kumi Ko - Sushi Combo - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Absolutely delicious Everything we ordered was exceptional. Employees were friendly. For 30 years we have celebrated holidays and birthdays at Hama Sato in Santa Maria. They have changed and the last meal we ordered was terrible. My step daughter took me to kami ko and I was hooked. I think the food is actually better than Hama Sato when it was good. read more

Above average, not the best, but sets a standard. A lot of places have a small menu with a few sushi options. This place does justice for having various options with various fishes and making sushi correctly. However I also had some Beef Udon soup that wasn't too good. The noodles were meh, the beef were like tree bark, the broth was unflavored and I had to pour in a LOT of soy sauce. I can tell they put effort in but it's still far from great. The server was one dude always in a hurry, I didn't get sauces or the tea I asked for (it wasn't charged). Needs some work, won't try here again unless improved or all other options are worse read more

Kumi Ko - Appetizers, Japanese Tapas menu - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The food here is so good! Everything cooked came out pipping hot and the sushi was fresh and delicious. The Kumi Ko roll is by far my favorite. The Yaki Soba is great and I definitely recommend the creamy shrimp! read more

Kumi Ko - Kumi Ko Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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Oh my gosh this place did not disappoint. The lunch special came with soooo much food and was a good price. Everything was fresh and yummy and the portions were large. Lots of seating, nice music and good customer services. I will be back! read more

Kumi Ko - Lunch special with teriyaki salmon. - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in SLO. Special rolls are great. Very accommodating with food allergies.

Was recommended to try Kumi Ko while wine tasting at Baileyana. I always test a new-to-me Japanese restaurant by ordering the chirashi and this one did not disappoint. A plentiful variety of fresh sashimi, tuna, salmon, scallop, ono, tamago and even some ikura! Beautiful presentation, I got to take more than half of it home to enjoy for dinner. Just a bit annoyed to see my chirashi sitting on the counter for over 5 minutes as my husband's bento wasn't ready at the same time. Then he gets his meal first! I'll get over it and be back again! read more

Kumi Ko - Beautiful, delicious chirashi - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Go there once a week for fresh oysters. Their sushi are amazing too. The service was excellent. read more

Kumi Ko - Super fresh oysters, they become my favorite now. - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Kumi Ko is my new favorite sushi spot in San Luis Obispo. We ordered three rolls, including two from the specials menu, which came with a miso soup and salad--making it a great value for the price. Each roll averaged around $20, a bit pricier than other local spots, but the quality and presentation made it well worth it. The fish was fresh, and the presentation of each roll elevated the experience. The miso soup was warm and comforting, while the salad with a ginger dressing offered a refreshing start to the meal. If you're looking for high-quality sushi in SLO and don't mind paying a bit more, Kumi Ko is well worth the visit. read more

Kumi Ko - miso soup and salad that comes w the special rolls - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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My boyfriend and I have eaten at this place three times and will keep coming back to try their endless options of dishes! I typically do not eat salmon and was very interested in trying the Philly Roll. Thankfully they were understanding and very flexible in adjusting the dish. One other dish I would like to highlight is the banana tempura dessert! It's definitely must-try for first timers. The restaurant overall is very clean and service was amazing! read more

Kumi Ko - Banana Tempura Dessert - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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I food to go for my regular is great, but make sure they put everything in the bag. Mine was missing some items.

Eaten here a few times since moving and it never disappoints! Friendly staff, don't let it being in a strip mall dissuade you! Fresh, delicious and plentiful portions! Particularly love the spicy tuna salad! read more

Wow! We were told how great Kumi Ko was, and they exceeded all of our expectations! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the only thing better than the food was the service!!! The weather was perfect so we decided to sit outside and our waiter was attentive, thoughtful, funny, and left handed (I'm biased lol) and he made our experience that much better! I would be amiss if I didn't mention we had a second waiter who was equally delightful! Hats off to Kumi Ko! We will be back...soon!!! read more

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Food: decent sushi for slo, definitely not the best though. Decent prices as well Service: polite and quick! Ambiance: clean, lots of seating, calm and quiet but good music too read more

Kumi Ko - Bar area - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Where to begin.... Kitchen items are ok. The fried rice lacks flavor. Soft shell crab is ok as well. Sashimi and Rolls were good. I would it again if I ever come back. Service is not bad at all. Our server was attentive and pleasant. The only thing I don't like is the automatic gratuity in our bill for a party of four. I must have missed this notice. It was not on the menu or anywhere in the restaurant posted. I don't like the auto gratuity especially we were only a party of 4. read more

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We love this place. When we think about where the best place to go for sushi in San Luis Obispo. It is this restaurant. The fish is always top-quality. We are always welcomed when we come in the door. The restaurant is always very clean. The lunch specials are the way to go if you're trying to save money. read more

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Staff was very accommodating, neatly kept decorations without being overly done. Large party and the food came out in a timely fashion read more

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Best sushi in SLO--hands down. The sushi is delicious and authentic, the service is always great, and the place stays busy for good reason. They're also super accommodating with our young kids, which we really appreciate. Bonus: parking is easy (which is saying a lot for SLO). It's a bit out of the way for us, but totally worth the trip whenever we're craving sushi. read more

Great atmosphere, food and service. Portions and price are well balanced. Food was flavorful.

Visiting SLO stopped here based on reviews plus I was craving sushi. Did not disappoint! When you walk in it smells very clean, nice light atmosphere. Service was impeccable. The young gentleman that took care of me was very young, but polite, attentive I was impressed! The food was delicious! read more

Jose is amazing! Love this place. Fantastic quality of fish, beautiful rolls and especially love the Korean spicy sashimi bowl, which is comically large and insanely fresh! read more

Kumi Ko - Korean Spicy Sashimi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Kalbi was good as well as the rolls. We also had the garlic edamame which was amazing. My only feedback is they were out of ginger and wasabi. read more

Kumi Ko - Hawaiian Roll Red Fox Roll Korean BBQ Kalbi - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

we always enjoy Kumi Ko. The kids, as well as the adults, always look forward to eating there. Food and service are excellent . read more

Kumi Ko instantly had a very inviting ambiance when me and my girlfriend walked in. We both were coming to the area to explore and we decided on sushi and I'm so grateful we did. The food was a 10, the fish was very fresh and the menú had plenty of different rolls to choose from. The service was what really made it fantastic, our server was wonderful and really took care of us. I recommend this spot to anyone who's in the area, definitely worth the price. read more

The sushi here never fails to be flawless and the other items I've ordered (fried rice, edamame, etc) have been equally great. Very extensive menu and quick delivery every time I've ordered! read more

Kumi Ko - Snow Cone Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Craving sushi on our way back home from our weekend central coast trip and found ourselves here. Quickly seated and ordered the crazy red fox roll, Hawaiian roll, and gyoza to share. Was too excited to eat and didn't snap pictures of the full rolls, but that speaks to how delicious the sushi was. Very fresh and tasty! Will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Kumi Ko - Crunch Red Fox Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

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The wait staff 10/10 so kind and on top of everything! Food 8/10 I didn't care much for my Salmon Nigiri the salmon seemed warm and my Tiger Roll was yummy just a little sweet? Idk. Nice atmosphere. I'd for sure go again! read more

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This place has great sushi and friendly staff. I really enjoyed the garlic chip spicy tuna roll special and it was fair priced with the soup and salad. The teriyaki dishes there are also super good! Vibe was great, we love sitting at the bar while watching a sports game. read more

Met up with a friend on a cloudy day at Kumiko for a celebratory lunch. It is never too crowded at 1pm, and the service is great. They never seem too crowded, as a lot of their business seems to be Take-Out. We got a nice table for four in the back of the dining room (I love to make reservations) and settled in. I homed in on the Bento box for my Mom, who loves variety, and my friend also chose one. Mom got the Teriyaki Beef, my pal got the Butter Chicken. I got my favorite Lobster Roll and we were good to go. We all really enjoyed the miso soup, which comes first, and it was a great warm up on a cold day. My Lobster Roll arrived first, so we each sampled that. It was the perfect foil for the crisp glass of Tangnet Sauvignon Blanc I ordered. Then the colorful and generous Bento boxes were served, with a bit of all that is great in Japanese cuisine. We chatted and updated our lives and doings while dining on refreshing fresh food. Mom got a huge scoop of ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce for desert as the end to a fun meal! read more

Kumi ko has wonderful food and really nice wait staff they are always so kind. It's hidden away in the corner of Vons shopping center but if you haven't found it do so. read more

This is the second fail in as many visits...almost as if every decent eatery has turned in on itself. First, let me clearly state that the service is A-Number One...always has been. The college students working there are the best (wish I could get one or two of them for my business). Last night was a peculiar combination of managerial carelessness or ignorance and total lack of care on the part of the cook staff. The cook staff was either shoveling stuff out the door under pressure, or just didn't give a damn. True, the place was busier than usual of a Sunday night, but thats no excuse. Some of my dinner seems to have been cooked ahead, like fast food, some of the side dishes may have been leftover from lunchtime, and were it not for the server, one of my dishes would have never arrived, and ended up being fresh-cooked. This is certainly the second to absolute last chance, and if the owner or management wants to discuss my review, I'm more than willing. I have worked at a couple of high-end Japanese restaurants in ages past, so I actually know what I'm talking about. Call me. read more

weak on the sushi rice, lots of imitation crab, too much heat with jalapeño, not the best combo of flavors for their rolls such as seared tuna -- could be done better. super summer, crunch red fox, need balance. guess people in the area like it read more

Idk expensive but really good, and you get what you pay for, delicious fresh quality food. I've been here with multiple parties and nobody has ever been disappointed with their food taste or quality. They have a great lunch special as well. Will continue to come back ! Service is attentive and prompt. Ambiance is great as well, and restaurant is in good location for those on the edge of town. read more

Kumi Ko - Golden California Roll and Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Service is friendly. The ambiance is welcoming, clean and seating is well placed in order to chat with one another. Finally, the food was promptly served and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others and will be returning. read more