Kumo Kitchen is a take-out and delivery sushi joint on Pico, and it's been a fantastic addition to our lazy dinner rotation. I have yet to go in person, and kind of doubt I ever will. It's readily available on the apps, and I'm gathering from other Yelp reviews that the small dine-in operation is not really the point. The delivery sushi is top tier. We order Sugarfish with embarrassing frequency, and while Kumo isn't a complete replacement, it's of comparable quality at a lower price point. We're definitely diverting some of our Sugarfish budget its way. Kumo offers a narrow selection of fish--basically bluefin tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and albacore--in various forms and combinations. You can get sashimi, nigiri, or rolls, plus a handful of starters, sides, and hot entrées, like chicken or salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu or panko shrimp. The fish is delicious, high quality and good in all its forms. We default to the nigiri combinations--the four-piece tuna lovers, the four-piece salmon lovers, and the six-piece omakase. You can get them plain or made the Kumo way, with a clever variety of garnishes. Kizami wasabi, chili crisp, fried onion, yuzu kosho, micro cilantro and jalapeño. Some of the fish comes seared. There are also bigger, more comprehensive sets, great for larger parties, with nigiri and rolls as well as edamame, seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and spicy tuna crispy rice. I'm partial to the seaweed salad, and the spicy tuna crispy rice is exactly what it should be. Crispy rice topped with spicy tuna, serrano, and sweet soy sauce. I am a great consumer of spicy tuna, and enjoy the plainer spicy tuna roll too. For something a little more complicated, I like the kizami tuna, an eight-piece spicy tuna cucumber roll topped with bluefin tuna, kizami wasabi, and ponzu. Last time we ordered, we got a free bluefin shiso roll, and this was another winner, something I'd pay to get again. I've been less impressed with the hot food. The chicken and salmon teriyaki are just okay, not worth getting unless you're feeding people who don't eat sushi. Overall, though, Kumo Kitchen is an excellent spot. I'm happy we came across it, and will keep ordering for easy sushi nights at home. read more

Still a pretty decent price for 8 dollars a roll but it's buy one get one on doordash. Make sure to check your delivery apps to make sure they have the deals. My first time here I gave it a great review but I was disappointed to learn that their spicy tuna comes in plastic bags and I could really taste it in the texture that it wasn't freshly chopped. I would have to say I'm kind of disappointed but it's still a good deal for sushi. Their prices have increased significantly since opening read more

Kumo Kitchen - Tuna avocado - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fresh and delicious sushi! Small portions, but they are priced accordingly. The only thing that bothered me was that everything is served to go. All single use plastic. We sat at the bar-which has about 6-7 seats. They also have three small tables outside. Super friendly staff. They were great at explaining the philosophy of the restaurant. They specialize in four kinds of fresh quality fish. They don't have a huge menu, but what's there is really good! They even treated us to a free roll for Mother's Day! Totally going back! I guess their coolers are packed around noon for quick lunches, with many of them priced at $5! (I actually think he said all of them are $5, but I might be wrong) read more

Great find for delivery. I give the fish quality 5 stars. I can see and taste the quality. It's nicely packaged and the Kumo Set was super worth it. The price is also fantastic! Again great alternative to Sugarfish and Masa. Those guys charge a lot for packaging but again it's about the quality of the fish. So Kumo is no different! Quality fish! Miso was a little on the small amount and I like salt with edamame. However this is now my goto for delivery. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Crunchy roll yum! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ordered take out and got the crispy rice, Philadelphia roll, and 6pc of nigiri. Everything was good! I didn't have a "wow" moment but that's okay. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a nice surprise! We were attending a performance nearby and I saw a decent review on Yelp so I thought we'd give them a shot. Upon entering, we were greeted immediately and told to order at the kiosk and then to sit anywhere. By anywhere, that meant one of two or three tables next to the window. I was a bit taken aback by the sparseness of the place and the fact that one of the refrigerated cases was completely empty. But the server, who seemed to also be the owner, quickly updated us tray it was only the second day they had been open following a remodel. We placed our order and grabbed the only available table. It was explained to us that the menu isn't very large so that they can focus on quality over quantity, something I appreciate. The food came out quite fast and was in a bag ready for us to take home. Except we were dining in. When I mentioned that, he shrugged. Okay, I'm thinking. Maybe it was a simple mistake, so we took everything out of the bag and arranged it on the table. Over the course of the meal, I noticed that all orders were prepared that way, whether dine in or take out. We ordered the Crispy Rice, Yellowtail Serrano, Ponzu Albacore, the Spicy Tuna Avocado Crunch roll (I believe) and two orders of the Tuna Lovers sushi. After fidgeting around with all of the individual containers and setting up some wasabi and soy sauce in one of the lids, we indulged. By this point, I am slightly annoyed that we are essentially serving ourselves, and no dipping bowls or other items were offered. But my annoyances were quickly overcome at the first bite. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was incredibly fresh and delicious. The assorted Tuna Lovers sushi featured 4 different preparations, each one better than the last. The sashimi slices were amply cut and the toppings perfectly complemented the fish. The crispy rice was fairly standard and the roll was nice and flavorful. The bottom line is that I wish this place were closer to me. I'd be eating there frequently. My inclination was to give them 5 stars due to the freshness of the food, but I need to knock off a star due to the ambiance and service. For the price, I really expect to be served and not have to order at a kiosk. I also expect food to comer out on actual dishes, not in a take out bag with disposable containers. So...4 stars it is. But I look forward to returning at some point and if they correct those things, and the food is just as good, I'll write a new 5 star review! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon when craving some sushi. I was at the SAG building and this place was near by. The plaza is small and shares it with several other businesses. Parking is very limited. I had to park at the nearby residential area and then moved my car once a spot opened up. Couldn't find any meter parking as they were all taken. I got 3 Kumo sets. I ate 2 and my kid ate 1. It was fresh and great quality sushi. We enjoyed everything and we will be back next time we are in the area. You order from a tablet and pay on your own. It was quick and easy. Check their hours. They are open from 4pm. Definitely recommend. read more

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The portions are so so small. Not a regular size sushi roll. First and last time ordering. I paid $16.49 for seared salmon roll and $9.89 for the Philadelphia roll. Sushi quality tasted okay. Nothing out of the ordinary. No sriracha provided. Small plastic mini bag of fresh ginger was a plus. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Woman's hand for reference of sushi size - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here after my friend told me about their $20 Kumo sushi set, and it was totally worth it. FOOD: 5/5 The set included crispy rice tuna, a tuna roll, and four pieces of sushi. Everything tasted super fresh, and one of the sushi pieces was toro, which melted in my mouth. Amazing quality for the price. Would definitely come back and recommend supporting this spot. SERVICE: 5/5 You order at a kiosk when you walk in. Seating is limited (only two tables for now), so it's more of a quick bite place, but service was fast. The girl who gave me my order was really nice, and the sushi was made fresh without a long wait. ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 Small, casual sushi spot with minimal parking, but there's street parking nearby. It wasn't crowded when I went, which made it a chill experience. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo Set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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DISGUSTING! DISGUSTING!! DISGUSTING!!! I will never return nor recommend them! Ever! Their "fish" looked and tasted fake and nasty. Made me feel sick instantly! Can't believe they took over the space once 2 Cents closed. read more

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Heard so many good things about this new sushi restaurant and was so excited to try. I got their set that came with crispy rice tuna, two pieces sashimi, nigiri, spicy tuna roll and edamame seaweed salad and miso soup on the side. Price came out to be 37$ but I wanted to try a little bit of everything and was down for this little sampler menu. Really wanted to like this place but the sashimi was thrown around randomly, every time I picked a nigiri piece the rice just fell off and I thought the texture on the crispy rice tuna was stale. Side dishes and miso soup were fine but was genuinely not impressed. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They've re-opened after a two week renovation of their space and it's so cute! Sushi here is fresh, reasonably priced & delicious. We had: Sushi set / You get soup, seafood salad, edamame, cucumber salad plus sashimi, spicy tuna crunchy rice roll, nigiri sushi & an extra tuna roll. We also got an additional roll. Drinks are byob. Highly recommend and such a nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

Kumo Kitchen - The sushi chefs - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always a good meal here. I'm excited to see the market open up! Can't wait to see it. Service is fast considering how many orders pile up. Such an easy place to drop by and pick up sushi on the way home read more

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I came across this place online and decided to check it out. If you do, please note they are still in their soft opening so there is limited seating, etc. all employees were super friendly and the quality of the fish was great. Super excited for when they open! read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo Set (limited edition) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My Favorite Spot!!!!! Fish taste so damn fresh and tasty!!!!!!! I love it here!!!!! Everyone i know loves it here!!!!!! Finally Pico has an amazing sushi spot!!!!! Taste the freshness!!!!!! read more

The $20 special is so good and such a great deal. The quality of fish was amazing and so fatty! There are only 2 small tables inside but they offer takeout! I will 100% be coming back. read more

Kumo Kitchen - $20 special - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is personally my favorite sushi spot in Los Angeles. I've tried a lot of different places in LA, but this one hits the nail for me because of how they season their rice and emphasize good quality fish. I've been trying to look for a go-to for a while now, but this one for sure is it for me. Chef Roy, George, and the staff are so welcoming and kind. They're funny too, I heard them re-enacting "Yes Chef" from The Bear TV show. It made me laugh as they definitely know how to have fun while serving their customers. Small spot with limited parking inside the plaza, but there's never any issues with street parking. Seats are also limited too, so order to-go if anything. Will come back (again) for my next sushi fix. I've come here twice in two days... the Kumo Set is too good. The tuna is the BEST & melts in your mouth. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo Set ($20 special - til end of January) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This is the best sushi I have eaten in a long time! The fish quality is unbelievable, the tuna sashimi melted in my mouth. Chefs are super friendly, and prices are affordable. I hope them the best of luck in their new restaurant! I had the Kumo Combo (so delicious I forgot to take a picture) and a Nigiri Omakase. BOMB!! read more

Kumo Kitchen - Nigiri omakase - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I really want to leave 5 stars but they are NEVER AVAILABLE on any delivery service. Postmates always says they're too busy, same with Grubhub. I get it's a small place and they are popular but every night? Come on guys you can't make money if you don't take orders. It's not as if there's indoor seating to enjoy. So really my only complaint is that I can't ever order any. read more

First time there. Last time ever. We ordered take out for the dinner. The person working the counter was giving half an effort in helping us. It is pretty pricey for a very small amount of food. Their set is $30 but feeds one person. We ordered and got home and were missing food items. Over-priced, lousy help, and missing food. No thanks. read more

Kumo Kitchen - The sushi set and salmon plate. Missing our other orders. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Highly recommend. Always friendly, fairly priced, good quality and fast! The neighborhood needed this! read more

Kumo Kitchen - Crispy rice, omakase, sp tuna avo crunch - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After hearing about Kumo Kitchen opening near us, we decided to give them a try last night. And I have to say, we were thrilled! I decided to drive over to their location to see it and order in person. It's a cute little space with a wide open kitchen and although it is rather simple, it was clean and had a good vibe. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by a an extremely friendly and welcoming guy at the counter. He didn't hesitate to ask if I had any questions or if he could help me with placing my order. We ended up ordering quite a bit of food for just the two of us, but everything that we ordered was delicious, fresh, and looked amazing. We ordered 5 rolls, edamame, miso soup, salmon carpaccio, crispy rice and some salmon sushi. The rolls were the perfect size, the salmon and tuna melt in your mouth fresh, and everything else was just as awesome. We couldn't be happier with not only the food, but also with just how great the 3 guys behind the counter were when I got there. I would highly recommend Kumo Kitchen to anyone looking for fresh, delicious and well presented sushi! Definitely a 2 thumbs up experience all around and we will definitely be ordering again from them very soon!! read more

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I finally found a local sushi place that tastes great and was fast! My only complaint is that the Miso Soup was lukewarm, still had a good flavor. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Cool variety of rolls, Spicy Tuna, Salmon Avocado, California, and Seared Salmon. Delicious. - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Kumo Kitchen is hands-down the best sushi spot around. Not only because the sushi itself is incredible, but because of the heart behind it. The fish tastes undeniably fresh every single time, but what truly sets Kumo apart is the charm you only find in local, community-driven businesses. You just do not get this kind of warmth and care from big corporations. Our friend group absolutely loves Kumo. We've chatted with the owners many times and they are genuinely kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. I'm vegan, and they went out of their way to create an entire vegan feast for me that was beautifully crafted, delicious, and incredibly well-priced. I felt so cared for. One of our friends eats here all the time, and she was having a really rough day. We wanted to get her a gift card, but when we went in, the owners did something even more special. Instead of a standard card, they created a cute little handwritten poster meal voucher with us just for her and found a giant bow to put on the sushi platter. They told us that when she came in, she could let them know there was a surprise waiting. They even asked us to DM them i'm Instagram when she was on her way so they could have everything freshly prepared and ready when she arrived. When she did, they made her and her girlfriend a decadent sushi meal, took a Polaroid photo of her, and she was so overwhelmed by the kindness that she hugged the owner, and she doesn't hug people often! Being able to help create that with my friend and the owners of Kumo was incredibly moving. This is what American business should look like. Community-oriented. Human. Symbiotic. Kumo Kitchen doesn't just serve amazing food. They create connection, joy, and care. And that is priceless. read more

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After my first experience review Kumo Kitchen apologized to me and invited me to return. I finally went back and really glad I did. I got the Kumo set everyone raves about which was absolutely fresh and delicious. I appreciate their hospitality, will definitely return for more and highly recommend them! read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo Set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious and super fresh sushi! Such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. They seem to be mainly focused on takeout right now, but we were happy to snag one of their two small dine-in tables. Everything we tried was excellent and we'll definitely be back. read more

Kumo Kitchen - The Kumo sampler FTW! - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

$20 boxes for their soft opening! So good for an unreal price. Only two tables inside so mostly togo orders. Honestly, run don't walk cause who knows how long these prices will last. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo set - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went there mid-day about two months ago and picked up some food to go, and it was good, and reasonably priced. However, they seem to be changing their hours, and I have not seen one mailer dropped off promoting their business, so I honestly have no idea when they are open, or if they are still a viable business. I hope they survive, but they sure need some help with marketing what they offer, and the time of day that they offer it, to the neighborhood. read more

This place sucks a guy came on a bike pulls a random extremely wet bag out out of a disgusting backpack the food was not packaged correctly at all. Everything was open and spilled everywhere. Nothing seems fresh everything's too watery and there's barely any rolls for the price I paid. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

This is really unfortunate but this is so of most disgusting sushi I have had ever. We came here and got the buy one get one free on the tuna and shrimp tempura. Boy, should have known the price was too good to be true. Upon walking in we notice the B rating hidden off to the side of doorway. We pick it up and the staff was helpful but when we got to the car we checked the food something was off. The tuna was a sticky texture and pink not normal spicy tuna is like that usually red. The tuna was rancid and off (fishy) and rice was old (stale) the tempuras were in-edible and rubbery and sweaty. Definitely won't be coming back, avoid read more

The food here is always spectacular!! The owners are very kind and always serve with a smile! I eat here very often and will always come back :) read more

Kumo? More like "come mo" often. Never been here before but after today I am definitely coming back! Stopped by this place on a whim and boy am I glad I did. This place has fish quality that rivals if not beats sugarfish and kazunori. Not only is the quality great the flavor profiles they offer are exceptional. Everything we had was super fresh and delicious. Staff are friendly and attentive. An absolute hidden gem! Highly recommend! read more

The entire reason people like your guys boxes are because they're $35. Now overnight you've increased the price by 18% ($41.30) will NOT be ordering again until you bring the price back down. Didn't they originally start out at $25???? read more

Every bite was delish!!! I promised myself I'd take one bite in the car and save the rest for home but I couldn't help myself after trying it! Thank god I found this gem. read more

Kumo Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered delivery for for my first time trying -Salmon is super fresh. Can't wait to try more!

Delicious sushi and rice, great fresh cuts, nice rice ratio. Their soft opening kumo box pieces seem a tad smaller than "normal", but well worth it! Great neighborhood sushi spot. Friendly and quick (for now ). read more

I loved it! Had the sampler and it was an amazing deal with good quality sushi. Hard to find sushi spots that are reasonably priced without compensating for quality. read more

Great sushi! Tried the salmon sampler. All was fresh and delicious. The spicy albacore was the perfect mix of spicy. Eight perfect pieces. Will definitely go back to try more! Wish they were open for lunch! read more

Went here with my girlfriend because she loves sushi. Now I love sushi too! The service was impeccable: They were super friendly, patient while we were trying to figure out what to order, and our food came really quickly. Will definitely be back! read more

The food was amazing! Sushi was super fresh and staff was very friendly! Definitely recommend trying! read more

Kumo Kitchen - Kumo Set (Opening Special) - Japanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California