So happy this gem of a place opened up in town - they have both Japanese BBQ and sushi! My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday evening around 7pm. We had to wait a bit to get seated, but it didn't take us too long. We got: the ribeye, skirt steak, short rib, spicy tuna crunch roll (although I don't think they have this on the menu anymore), american wagyu hanger, and filet mignon medallions with miso butter. Everything was amazing! I also loved the interior of the place and especially the little waterfall they have. I'll come back whenever I'm feeling a little boujee as it can be a little pricy depending on what you're getting. read more

Sosogu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Had today's sushi roll delivered and I tried the Hamachi Yuzu Roll. It has spicy albacore, mango, hamachi, yuzu ponzu, green onion, and topped with masago. So good! read more

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Sosogu means "to pour or sprinkle over" in Japanese. Cute how they play off the word, naming rolls and courses "So So Guud." They certainly have a sprinkle of everything from appetizers, soups, salads, noodles, sushi, bbq meat and desserts. The place is very spacious with a sushi bar counter, tables with grills, regular tables and a small outdoor patio. They have an impressive selection of sake and Japanese whisky as well as some creative cocktails, beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages. Being the only Japanese BBQ restaurant in LB, patrons can enjoy the experience of grilling fine quality meat at the table. I've been here a couple times now and have loved the Japanese A5 Wagyu ribeye cap, beef tongue, spicy pork, garlic shoyu Jidori chicken and the veggie medley. The meat is thinly sliced so it cooks quickly. The portion is pretty small for the price point, but I guess we're paying for quality. For small bites, I LOVE their panko crusted crab cakes. The Hokkaido scallop carpaccio and hamachi crudo were fresh and delicious. The Japanese street corn was okay. For raw fish, they have different sushi courses, nigiri, hand rolls, sashimi sets and signature rolls. I really liked the Summer Roll, which included albacore, spicy tuna, avocado, tobiko, yuzu and cilantro. For dessert, I tried the Brick Toast, which was soft, milky and buttery, but it was a whole lot of bread! The cream and fruit on top was fresh. Overall, I liked that it wasn't too sweet. Service has been friendly and attentive. Great addition to LBX! read more

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Five stars for the excellent service of Jasmine(one-woman-show) Chill vibe and interior Good food and music read more

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10/10 recommend! It was my first time at Sosogu and it was spectacular! We had amazing service and I wish I would've got their names because they deserve a raise. The restaurant was pleasant and clean. I hate when I walk into barbecue places and they're not well ventilated but this was not a problem here. We started with Soso sumo for our sushi and everything was perfect. I didn't get a picture of the tuna in a Ponzo sauce, but it was heavenly. I'm not sure if they sell it all a cart or if you have to order the whole sushi fixing because I could've ordered 10 of them. The meat was great and my cook (brother-in-law) cooked everything to perfection. We will definitely be back because the quality is worth it. read more

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Went to Sosogu for dinner which is located near the Hangar at Long Beach. They have indoor and outdoor seating and we were able to sit outdoor with our dog. My husband and I came during happy hour and ordered drinks, which were $2 off, and the Nagoya wings and tempura. We ended up ordering the Soso Gud Sushi course which included edamame, sashimi, and hand rolls. Everything was very good and fresh! The drinks were okay, but the food made up for it! Sosogu offers both sushi and jbbq. They also give you the option for a set menu for grilling if you're in the mood for that instead. I Would definitely come again and try out other things! The area is located in a plaza with a bunch of restaurants and shops so there is a lot to do around the area. read more

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It's mid. All around. The sushi rolls are an hit or miss, the service is slow (and does that trick where they don't come around for final round of happy hour orders but then show up at 5:03 saying happy hour is over but would we like more than just the split appetizer), and the inside is dark and unwelcoming. I've been a couple times with different friends and never once have I seen more than 4-5 tables being occupied. The best thing I can say about this spot is that the drinks are good and it's one of the few places you can get a highball, but that's basically it. read more

Ambience was very nice Service was good. Food left something to be desired, but it also wasn't disappointing. The ambience makes it seem like it's gonna be premium dishes. It was just OK to be honest. Spicy edamame didn't have much of a flavor. Mostly oily. Salmon roll with the mango was just OK. It was just missing something. Spicy tuna crunch was the best thing we had We had the beef appetizer. That was actually pretty good. read more

Sushi and Nigiri so very fresh. Creamy Ramen is so good with very in depth flavor. Lychee Pear Martini is the best. Service outstanding and attentive. read more

I called and came here last minute and the service was very attentive and kind. They're very dog friendly! Their outdoor patio is definitely smaller compared to the inside but still pretty. We got their Sushi Course 'So Lite', Filet Mignon Tataki (Small Bites), Garlic Noodles, Hamachi Hand Roll, Ribeye (Meats), American Wagyu Brisket (Meats), and American Wagyu Hanger Steak (Meats). Out of the JBBQ Meats, their Hanger Steak stood out to me the most and tasted the best. The So Lite was a good little experience but I think instead of getting that next time, I'd recommend getting their Hand Rolls. Everything tasted fresh but if you wanted to get your moneys worth, I'd recommend the individual items because the courses aren't much. In my eyes, the portion sizes for its price were disappointing. Overall, if you don't care too much about portion:prices, I'd recommend coming and trying it for yourself! read more

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This was my 2nd time coming here and the food is so delicious. The lychee pear martini is a must try it is so refreshing! I definitely want to come back to try the Japanese BBQ. Service is good and ambiance is very classy and love that they have a bunch of Japanese whiskey options. I will be back! read more

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Sosogu has become a once-in-a-while favorite and while we don't go often we ALWAYS have a great time. The servers are charming and engaging, the food quality is awesome and fresh and you never leave hungry. The silky lit semi smokey atmosphere from the grilling coupled with the calm chatter of other patrons sells a steakhouse vibe with a clean Japanese inspired aesthetic. Fresh sushi offerings coupled with steak and other meats you can grill yourself to your liking? ALWAYS sign me up. read more

Sosogu - Filet Mignon with lettuce wraps and seasoned butter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

This review is for Saturday night 9/13. I had a group of 13 for my 40th bday celebration and we all had amazing help from Jasmine & Nancy at the bar, Kiana & Elliott at our table, as well as the other servers who helped bring out loads of food. Everyone had a mixed order of bbq and sushi. The ambiance is perfect for large groups. My only complaint was that the air circulation when all the grills are going was a bit smokey and hot. With all the drinks and food and conversations, I had very little time for pics. But thanks to all the Sosogu staff for a great night. I'll be back read more

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I was invited to try someone's Japanese restaurant that served both Japanese BBQ and Sushi. So my friend ordered Sosoguud Roll. I ordered Butter Shrimp, Trio Meat Sampler of varied meats, Chili Garlic Edamame, Garlic Noodles, Japanese Street Corn that had crispy flakes on it and Green Tea Icecream. They were so good to eat! The meats are super juicy and soft that it melts in your mouth. Meat are high quality and fresh. They serve small portions of every meals so you can try many on the menu. The price is worth to try! #japanesefood #japanesebbq #JapaneseCuisine #sushi read more

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We were really excited to finally try this spot out, but alas, it was a such a mediocre experience. In fact, we went twice just to see if maybe the first time was a fluke, but it was not. Service = 1/10 Yes, they greeted us when we entered the restaurant, but after guiding us to our table and taking our order, service was non-existent. The first time, our server rarely came by to check on us. Our waters were never refilled, and when we tried to get someone's attention, they just smiled and ignored us. The second time really cut the cake. The server forgot half of our orders, we had to remind them twice. Then when the server came with one of our orders of steamed rice, he walked back and forth unsure if he should put it down or not. THEN, when we tried to get their attention by waving them down (literally) they had the audacity to WAVE back and not come to the table. Who the heck does that??? I was not waving to say, "Hi"! It was just terrible, and they were clueless. To top it off, there were only 2 groups eating in the restaurant, us and another group of 4. Food = 7/10 As sad as service was, I did enjoy the food for the most part. Their Hamachi crudo was delish, as well as their chicken wings (but you only get 3??). Their wagyu meats were just okay. I expected better flavor profile. They give you a butter to eat with it, but it had zero flavor/seasoning. The garlic noodles were okay, just a bit on the dry side. For the amount you are paying, we expected so much more. To be honest, Gyu Kaku would have been a better choice, at least for the Japanese BBQ part. Unfortunately, I see why there aren't more people eating at this spot. I can't say we will be back, at least not until they get their service and menu up to par. read more

Love the LBX. So happy Soslgu moved in. Great quality food, easy to get into and plenty of parking. Reservations help ensure you get a grill. Can get a bit smokey but it's part of the experience. Great value for what you pay. read more

I would give a place with rats 5 stars if parts of it could make it up for the whole experience. So giving this place a 1 star really says something. First of all, the service?!?! Genuinely speechless. I don't expect much but at a pricier all you can eat place where I can only order TWO items at once I expect to see the server more than ONCE every 30 minutes? ESPECIALLY if we are the ONLY table there!!! And she was giving us a little attitude too on top of it like we were bothering her for wanting to order... Then, after our first order where only two people got 2 pieces of Nigiri each, they "ran out of salmon and tuna." It was 12:30pm. Again, we were the only table at this time. We still did our best to enjoy our lunch but to really put the nail in the coffin, at the end we all decided to get a dessert (note: they have ONE dessert option), and you'd never guess. They're all out of green tea ice cream! The ONE dessert option! By this time it is 1:30 pm and they have apparently been out of ice cream since YESTERDAY (the ONE dessert option). The food is good and the place has so much potential. But all of this was seriously too upsetting to brush off. I will be making sure no one I know ever wastes their money here because there are WAY better options around. Maybe having rats would make this place better because at least there'd be something to look at while you wait forever for food that never comes because they probably ran out of it. read more

A few issues with this place. When we went a few months ago, the menu had ramen and the BBQ was more flexible. There is no longer ramen on the menu and the BBQ options are now fixed and quite pricey. We had two kids with us and had to ask for a kid's menu separately. There is ramen on the menu kids menu but it is flavorless and the noodles are starchy. We ended up ordering some small bites, which were fine but there are far better options nearby. read more

I dined here for dinner last Wednesday with some friends and was a little taken aback by the upscale ambiance of this restaurant. We had originally planned to eat here after checking out the online menu but upon arrival, we learned that it was incorrect and we had actually been looking at the menu for their Redlands location which is quite different. Since they recently opened, the menu update hadn't been made yet. A bit of a curveball but we ultimately rolled with it. After some deliberation, I opted for the Soso Guud Sushi Course Offering, which featured an assortment of incredibly fresh fish and reminded me of the concept at Sugarfish. The tuna sashimi was a clear favorite (I'm a big tuna fan) and the Toro hand roll was a real treat! The albacore, salmon, hamachi, and sea bream were all really fresh and top-tier. The course ended with a crab hand roll, which was good but I wish it had been a little moister, perhaps blue crab would have been better. Beyond the sushi, we also explored the Japanese BBQ side of the menu which could have been a fun and interactive experience although it looked like you needed to order two plates in order to do the bbq. The quality of the meats looked excellent as I spotted the chef cutting some of the meat as we were leaving. I bet the wagyu cuts were really tender!! It's pretty cool Sosogu is a spot where you can enjoy both high-quality sushi and grilled meats in one meal - definitely is a unique touch. Service-wise, Melany was decent and a yet phenomenal up-seller...Overall, I'd dine here again, but with new expectations now that I know what to expect from their actual menu. It's a new restaurant in the Long Beach area filled with ample options and great date spot with a stylish yet comfortable setting, ideal for a mix of sushi lovers and BBQ enthusiasts alike. read more

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Located off Worsham Ave in Long Beach. It's located outside of the Hanger at the Long Beach Exchange in Long Beach. It's a nice restaurant good amount of seating. They have tables with the grill for the BBQ it's not an AYCE place. The server was awesome and service was pretty quick. I got the garlic noodles and a blue crab hand roll sushi both were good. They also have happy hour as well. Overall a nice spot for sushi and Japanese BBQ I'll have to come back again. read more

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1st time here. Very nice environment. Love that they have booths if you're not going to do the AYCE. Our server Annie was not only nice but she made some good recommendations that we really enjoyed. We enjoyed the Filet Mignon Totaki, Tempura, Garlic Noodles, Hamachi Yuzu Roll, Tuna Jalapeño Roll & Baked Unagi. The whole meal hit the spot and we walked away saying, we will surely be back. Next time we might give the AYCE a try as it looked and smelled good. Thanks to Annie for making our 1st visit enjoyable! read more

Came here for the first time on a Wednesday night for dinner to celebrate my little sister's birthday. Her husband made a 7pm reservation for 9 people and we were seated right away--no wait, since we were the first 3 to arrive before the rest of the party. The restaurant itself was cute and not too busy. Our server Annie was kind, but I noticed other servers seemed a bit more on top of things, which was really great they all worked together. We ordered the Soso Sumo Sushi Coursings, the Sashimi Set, and two orders of the Premium Wagyu Beef that fed 4 people. There were a lot of dishes brought to the table, and honestly, it got a little confusing. We weren't really sure which dish belonged to which course, and it felt a bit overwhelming, but that is just me. I wish everything had been brought out together like the sashimi plate. About the sashimi--it looked like most of it had been frozen, and the texture was off. The only standout for me was the salmon with caviar, which looked really fresh and melted in my mouth. I didn't even get to try any of the hand rolls or other sushi dishes but my husband liked the Toro nigiri and scallop nigiri. I also tried the Haku Espresso Martini and the Green Geisha--both drinks looked great, but tasted a little watered down with little to no kick. I love espresso martinis and this did not do it for me. It was kind of sad because I literally had 4 sips and it was all gone. I'm used to those martini glasses filled to the rim. Overall, it was a fun night with good company! I might come back and give it another try over the weekend vs. weekday- the vibe was not vibing for me. I also wish I took more pictures- food just kept coming out from every angle that I couldn't keep up with it. read more

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We were originally planning to go to LBX for poke, but when we passed by this place and saw it wasn't too crowded on a Saturday afternoon, we decided to give it a try, and we're so glad we did! My husband and I came with our 4 month old baby, and our server (I think his name was Jan?) was incredibly warm and welcoming to our family. He seated us in a quieter area, which made such a difference. Even when the restaurant started getting busier, our baby stayed calm and even fell asleep peacefully. We ordered the AYCE Wagyu set and loved everything. Just a heads up, there's a 90minute time limit, so keep that in mind. Overall: great service, great vibes, and a very clean restaurant. The best part? They're dog friendly too, so next time we're bringing our pup with us :) read more

I've been wanting to try this place and finally got to try it over the weekend. It's located next to the LBX hangar so parking was a bit tricky. There was no wait when we came and we were able to get seated right away. We ordered the premier set for two and it was around $56 per person. We were pretty skeptical but the set came with a lot of food. Really enjoyed the sides it came with, especially the salad and tofu. Good portions of meat and it was all fresh. Overall, it wasn't bad but we prefer KBBQ instead since we like bonchon and marinated meats. Will come again to try their sushi and other things off the menu! read more

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Second time dining here last night. Its my new favorite sushi spot (there's only one other in my 34 years of sushi loving).. High quality of fish, meat, and sides. They have real wasabi too. Service is good too! A tad slow to start but they were busy and after we were got going it was all phenomenal. Thx Soham! read more

Wifey and I decided to check out Sosogu for dinner. We arrived on Friday night around 5:30pm and there wasn't much of a crowd and very little wait, good news for us! We did make reservations ahead of time but we wouldn't have needed it that night. The space is much bigger than I thought it was going to be with plenty of booths and long tables for larger groups. Many of the tables had grills embedded in them if you happen to choose to Japanese bbq. With a bit of a time crunch, we decided to stick with mostly sushi dishes. We did arrive in time for happy hour (M-F 3-6pm) so we ordered a few things off the HH and the regular menu: * Sosoguud roll * Blue crab cut roll * Hamachi crudo * Nagoya wings: Twice fried Jidori chicken wings with a light glaze * Pork belly bao (2pc) Our favorite was the Nagoya wings and we did overhear other tables also ordering it so it must be pretty popular. If they could make the pork belly pieces in the bao more tender, that would probably be my favorite. The sosoguud roll had a good amount and size of push pieces so not skimpy at all. I would probably opt for Japanese bbq on the next visit and stick with my local sushi joints if I'm feeling like sushi. With that said, it is nice to have the option of sushi alongside your bbq. read more

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Five stars for cocktail, sushi rolls, and service! Place is so bright and clean. I have to come back with the family to try the bbq tables.

First time here and everything was good :) Service from Annie was great. I really appreciated her recs in regards to the drinks and appetizers- they did not disappoint. We sat outside and the ambiance was perfect for a weekender date with my husband. Definitely will be back again to try the AYCE when our bellies are on empty. Thanks, Annie! read more

Horrible Service was not able to even get a table and the place was empty, was told 5 min wait and I waited 30 mins after asking 3 more times how much longer. I did try to give this place a chance but servers will judge you. Pretty sure I didn't look the part for the area hence I was not important to seat but 2 other parties were. If I could i would have rated this place a 0 star on service alone. read more

I ordered delivery from GrubHub from this place. It was literally the worst sushi I've ever had. I was afraid to eat it. It was horrible. I honestly feel like it had to be a mistake and it cost over $60. read more

First and foremost Inah's service was impeccable. Handled almost half of the floor by herself on a holiday! She carefully explained the changes in the menu from the last time we were here. Inah was so great to us and we're definitely coming back because of her! Food here was amazing. Ended up getting the Niku all you can eat set and it was well worth the money. The short ribs are killer! read more

Our new favorite spot! We have come here weekly since first trying it a month ago. The quality is top tier. It's smaller portions but so satisfying. You do get full an don't feel icky after. Also delish unique cocktails and decent sake selection. Natalie was our server and she was the best as always. read more

Sosogu - Filet and pork - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is a nice modern restaurant located just north of the Hangar food hall. If you have a party where some like sushi/sashimi and others prefer meat, then this is a good option. We stopped by a little later on a Saturday night (around 8:30 pm) and it wasn't too crowded and got seated right away. Ambience and service was good. As for the food, there was some good and not so good, thus the 3 stars. Japanese BBQ: Boneless Short Rib was really good. Tender and good flaor Beef Tongue. Disappointing. The slices were so thin and once you cook them, they stuck to the grill and definitely not worth it. Wagyu flat iron steak. Disappointing. I don't think this was very fresh that day. It was tough and definitely not wagyu grade. Beef Tataki: Disappointing. Can't really describe why....just not at par with other places. SOSO GUUD sushi coursing was okay. The sea bream had bones in it. When we mentioned it to the server, she brought back a second piece which also had bones in it. Sashimi set was good...not blow your mind away but not bad. Not sure if it's a place that I'd go out of my way to visit again but if I'm in the area, it's a decent option and maybe I'll give it another shot. read more

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I didn't really know what to expect going in, but overall it was a cool experience. For the amount of food you get, it did feel a little on the pricey side, though the butters definitely helped elevate the flavors. The food itself was a little above okay, not bad at all, just not mind-blowing. That said, the staff was amazing and made the experience feel welcoming, and the space itself is beautiful. The vibe and presentation really stood out, and I'm glad I checked it out. read more

First off, those mushrooms! OMG. I was in heaven. Great service, great cocktails & options. Definitely coming back! read more

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Inah was amazing! Very patient and helpful! It was our first time at Sosogu! We will definitely be back! Great service and food!

Food was mediocre at best. The meats are definitely the highlight on the menu but insanely expensive for what it is. Everything else from sushi rice to garlic noodles was way too salty or sweet. Service was incredibly slow despite it being a Friday night with only around 5 other parties in the restaurant. They're not understaffed either. Would not go back, save your money read more

This is such a great dog friendly spot! The patio had a super chill vibe and the service here was fantastic (s/o to our server, Zed)! To start, I ordered the white peach sake sangria. It was refreshing and sweet- perfect for hot weather! For food, we decided to mix things up and try both the sushi and bbq. We chose to order the So Lite sushi coursing so we could try a few things without "breaking the bank." We loved the Tuna Sashimi and Toro Handroll as the fish cuts were high quality! For bbq, we ordered the short rib, wagyu brisket, and wagyu hanger steak. My favorite BY FAR was the hanger steak as it was super tender and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back for more! :) read more

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First time at a Japanese cook at your table that wasn't hibachi and it was great. Food and veggies were fresh and grilling was fun.

Jasmine T was GREAT! This was our first experience here and we would definitely come back. She helped us pick out favorite dishes and they were top tier. Can't wait to come again. Definitely order the filet mignon with miso butter! The ambiance was clean and comfortable. Not crowded with people and soft music in the background. read more