Tried this place out after a friend recommended it and it definitely lived up to the word. We started with the yellowtail with yuzu truffle and garlic chips. It was delicious! The sauce was so good we ended up keeping the bowl on the table and dipping our other dishes into it. We liked it enough to order a second round immediately. The real highlight for me was the seared toro roll. I actually asked for it unseared, and it was incredible. Total melt-in-your-mouth quality. We ended up getting a second one of those too. Also tried the chirashi bowl, which was packed with a lot of fresh fish. I left feeling super full. The service was really friendly and the vibe is chill. It's not overly fancy, but it feels authentic. Definitely a solid addition to the rotation on 2nd Street. read more

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GREAT FOOD TERRIBLE SERVICE If I could give negative stars to the manager in charge on duty may 10, 26 around 4pm-6 I would for the customer service. As we were served our drinks I overheard the manager speak with the table next to them he greeted them and mentioned he would be going to the liquor store. We ordered our food from the server and roughly 30 minutes later received one roll and a few skewers, we are a party of 5 and I was awaiting for the table to receive their food so we can eat together. About 30 minutes later we received one more roll and two bento boxes, one of the bento boxes had the wrong protein so I let the server know. Another 10 minutes had passed and we were still missing my mom's roll, so we let the server know and he mentioned he forgot to put it in and it would be out shortly. While waiting for our food we weren't checked on or receive water refills when asked. Finally we are served my moms roll and another 5 minutes later the correct protein for the bento boxes. We were barley able to eat together as the first order was dropped off 30 minutes before anyone else in the party got their food, my skewers are cold, the bento boxes receives the wrong protein which we are then charged for a 3rd one, late order on a roll that arrives when the majority party is almost done eating. During this time other tables were receiving their food and service aside from US. Time to pay the bill and we notice the void of one bento box but then another added on and charged us more, we complain AGAIN to the manager this time who is checking us out for the bill he mentions they understaffed and busy but as I recall he left to go to to the liquor store. LEAVING behind his knowingly understaffed team with a busy restaurant on Mother's Day . I will say the food was delicious and great service from the cooks/sushi chef THANK YOU to the chefs for working hard making our meal they did a great job. read more

What a gem. Located on second street and I think it has been there for a very long time. High quality food and great service. It has a cozy inside with fairly limited seating but you can see that they have made the most of it. Had the tempura rolls and some water. It is not terribly expensive and you can get away with a decent lunch/dinner and not breaking the bank. However the problem is that they have so many good things so there is always the problem of overeating and spending more than expected. read more

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The sushi, service, and 20% off daily happy hour were all excellent. I had the Seared Toro Roll with the Toro raw instead of seared. It was very tasty and satisfying. I ordered the Tataki Special Roll and it left me full & happy. The waitress was very kind and upbeat, so I'd definitely return! They also have a Los Feliz location, if you're off the 5. read more

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I was craving sushi & our son said Sushi Ai was his favorite so we went and it was absolutely delicious! Everything was super fresh & our server was polite & efficient. One warning: the spicy edamame is HOT so beware. read more

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I had Happy Hour dinner here! The food was great and our server was excellent!! My only thing was the music was not good. Change your playlist and you get 5 stars! read more

Sushi Ai - Saba Sushi (Japanese Mackerel) Saba Sushi (Japanese Mackerel) Popcorn Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing fresh sushi, wonderful service!! The staff actually speaks Japanese. We come here every time we visit Long Beach....its the Best!!! The atmosphere was calming and enjoyable. We had such a delightful time eating at this amazing place. We had a magnificent server named Chris. He did two jobs, worked as a server and a sushi chef. He definitely made the experience so amazing.We will definitely come back. read more

We wanted to try another sushi spot on 2nd Street and picked Sushi Ai for the outdoor seating. We were the first to arrive just after they opened at noon. A sign indicated that we could pick our own table and once we did, the server was quick to arrive and let us know that we could choose from the Happy Hour menu which gives you 20% of a selection of appetizers and rolls along with a variety of beers. We opted to order off the regular menu and tried the Baked Jumbo Scallop, Eel Crunch Roll and the Sashimi 9pc lunch special, which included Tuna, Salmon, and White Fish for 19.99. The Baked Scallop arrived steaming hot and was so flavorful. Along with the Eel Crunch all the sauces were so well balanced. The Sashimi tasted fresh and was filling. Overall, a delicious meal with great service! read more

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The food was good and service was fast. It's a little sushi spot on the Belmont shores area. Conveniently located and their sushi was fresh. Will be back! read more

My daughter & I couldn't wait to have our favorite sushi roll the Scottish Pepper Salmon Roll. I've been out of town for 4 months & while I'm home for Mother's Day we decided to enjoy our favorite sushi restaurant with their roll I've never found anything like it. My daughter & I sat down & when a waiter brought the plates & soy sauce, the soy sauce was put down hard & it splashed onto the dress I wore for Mother's Day. I told another waiter what happened & I asked for water & napkins to get out the soy sauce on my dress. The waiter made a condescending comment saying he "wouldn't want to ruin that Versace dress". I replied "If it were Versace, it would be a whole different situation." I honestly wanted to leave at that point. That's how your staff treats a woman & on Mother's Day? Not to mention they delivered a sushi roll we did not order. I told the waiter we did not order that & I ordered the Scottish Pepper Salmon roll & rainbow roll (which didn't even have salmon on it). He checked & said they would make it. The sushi chef made the roll with the Red onions on the side. I was so sad & disappointed why they would make it like that for us. Absolutely disrespectful. We saw another table ordered it & I guess since there was a man at that table they made the Scottish Pepper Salmon roll correct. My daughter was so disappointed since that was our every other Thursday night spot for years. I guess we'll have to write this one off for their horrible & rude service. & the sushi proteins were cut so thick we were disappointed there too. read more

Amazing quality of sushi. It is a little on the pricier side- but it's definitely worth it. They have lunch specials which are perfect. I enjoy their carpaccios, the sauce they used for my tuna was amazing! read more

Sushi Ai - Sashimi lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Sushi Ai is one of my favorite sushi restaurants for a few reasons. The staff is personable and actually talks to you (on slower days), sushi/nigiri is fresh, and it's clean. As you walk in, you're greeted by the staff. I like many of the options on the menu - there's sushi, nigiri, bento boxes, udon, and bowls. It's a simple menu but it has many of my favorites. My go to are the bento boxes, bowls, and fresh sushi. However, prepare to spend a little more. It is more on the steeper side! read more

Sushi Ai - Bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Yum! They have a new menu! Tried there tofu bowl it was bomb!! Definitely coming back! Good for my vegetarian friends! Highly recommend read more

Sushi Ai - Tofu bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

What a delicious food is here, at Sushi Ai. Thanks Cristopher, you are always an amazing chef!! read more

Sushi Ai - Just the rest of delicious sashimi ! Thank you so much to be very nice with the food that I am eating!! Salmon Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food and great service! The staff was very friendly and outgoing. Would highly recommend it!

Self seating during slower hours. Servers are polite and friendly. I'd recommend getting some type of appetizer since the rolls take some time to freshly prepare. Baked mussels are a personal favorite along with shishito peppers. I usually get the Spicy Alaska or Fire roll. The restaurant is quite relaxed. Chefs are often open to having a chat which also gives it a lively ambiance. Always a pleasure to eat here! They have a happy hour with select rolls at a 20% discount. read more

Sushi Ai - Fire Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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If I could add 10 starts I would! I absolutely love this place from the food that's literally 5 stars to the service which is amazing! The music playlist was so good, Chris and Shin are amazing they treat u like friends and it's so welcoming. I recommend this place to everyone!!! read more

7/22/23 Finally stopped in to try Sushi Ai We've passed by this sushi joint about a few dozen times, so hubby was feeling like having sushi today-Why not give it a Go? We rolled in, no wait at 10 pm on a Saturday night. Initially, our server was Maria, then Angie stepping in. Hubby ordered salmon roll, Scottish pepper salmon with garlic ponzu & Fire-i guess he was really famished. I opted to get the Sushi & sashimi dinner--this was highly satisfying. The fish was sliced THICK, the sushi chef didn't skimp at all. It tasted fresh, great mouthfeel. It was silky smooth. Presentation looked a bit sloppy but the food tasted great. Hubby gave his rolls the two thumbs up! Service by Angle was fairly prompt but not as attentive as we'd like. We sat outside by the sidewalk & people watched as we dined. For the price we paid, I expected better/attentive service. Highly satisfied with our meal. read more

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This was unfortunately meh at best. Not sure how this place gets 4 stars. I dined here with my daughter and my husband and both my husband and I felt a bit nauseous after - which may speak to the quality of the fish, unfortunately. The pricing is super overpriced for the quality of fish that you get, unfortunately. If you know anything about good quality sushi, please go over to Kihon (also in Long Beach), and stay away from this place. Service was friendly, so that's a plus, but would not return. read more

Oooof sushi ai is so underrated & was honestly so surprised there wasn't as much people. But hey, I guess I can't complain about a line. Very good sushi for a decent cost. I live in the Bay Area though im desensitized to the cost of dining out LULZ. But anyway, I got a salad, 2-piece toro and 3 additional rolls for ONLY $89. Like what an absolute steal! The service was quick and staff was so friendly. Ambiance is pretty casual which is nice if you want good sushi and a chill date night. I'm definitely coming back! Toro = MELT in your mouth delicious. If I could just eat toro and not break my account I would. Hawaiian Garlic Roll = OMFG. The holy grail. The butter flavor in this roll adds next level. Jumbo scallop roll = delicious flavor but felt unsure about how overcooked the scallops were on top. Crispy onion roll: delicious but not my favorite. Between the fish, flavor and crispy salad and onion on top it felt too acidic. read more

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There's a reason we have a saved note with our order (scroll the end if you want it!) because Sushi Ai is a fantastic spot for the sushi lover in your family. This is my go to in Long Beach and has been for over three years. The outdoor patio is perfect for people and dog watching while also being steps away from fresh juice & desserts. The inside of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or family dinner. As for the carpaccio, good luck deciding. They are all delicious. Our go to order is Tuna with Cilantro X 2 Salmon with truffle caviar Tuna with garlic chips Yellowtail carpaccio 2 orders Salmon belly sushi Albacore with crispy onion Pepper salmon Miso soup read more

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Personable Sushi Chef and decent quality cuts. I recommend checking this place out and located on 2nd street so happening area with good foot traffic. read more

The Sushi was amazing the Shishido peppers so good I'm going to dream about them. They allowed me to keep my baby in a stroller I'm so thankful for the because normally smaller restaurants have issues with it. I also noticed they are dog friendly, I love that. I would have give them 5 stars but we had a huge receipt issue it took what felt like at least a hour to figure out how to charge us. But another employee stepped in to help sort out the confusion. I appreciate that. Our order didn't come out at the same time but the late roll was taken off the bill to make it right. Honestly even though we had a few hiccups the food was amazing the place was welcoming I'll be back read more

Sushi Ai - Chubby lobster roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

So disappointing. Nice people but wrong order, wrong bill. Vegetable roll wasn't fit for consumption.

A sushi lovers must stop when in the Long Beach area. We have visited 3 times now (I like to write reviews after more than one visit.) Friendly and helpful service from the moment you walk in the door until you leave. Quality sushi with creative chef options as well as traditional sushi choices. The value pricing is an added bonus with all restaurant pricing getting a bit steep these days. It is now our go to sushi restaurant. read more

This was in mid April Service was not good, and we waited 20 minutes for two order we placed promptly read more

This is long overdue but Sushi Ai has been my go to sushi spot for a couple years now. I love this place! The quality of fish are some of the best in the area, and the salmon skin salad is amazing. They put sooo much salmon skin and it's beautifully presented. The staff and chefs are really so great too. See you guys soon (: read more

Sushi AI or as my wife always calls it Sushi Saurus. Sushi was good and they have a great selection of different rolls to choose from. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the patio but the smokers and homeless were constantly passing by fortunately our very handsome waiter was kind enough to shush them away. read more

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This is my go-to sushi place on 2nd. Our server today was so sweet. I've always had good service here and the sushi is delish. I would highly recommend coming for happy hour. Between a group of 4, we ordered a pitcher of beer, a bottle of sake, spicy edamame, and 6 rolls all to share, and we each paid only $34 after splitting the check. These are the rolls we got: Dragon roll Spicy shrimp crunch Spicy tuna with garlic ponzu Hawaiian roll Baked jumbo scallop roll (not pictured) Without happy hour, the prices have increased over the years (as all places have). But still one of the more affordable restaurants on 2nd street! Great for a casual lunch or dinner. I love sitting outdoors on a nice day. Indoors is nice too with the decorations. There's street and meter parking all around 2nd street. read more

Sushi Ai - In order: spicy edamame, Dragon roll, Spicy shrimp crunch, Spicy tuna with garlic ponzu, Hawaiian roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

We ate it all and it was all good! Service was fantastic. Food was super fresh and delicious. Dragon Roll, Finding Nemo, Rainbow roll, spicy Alaska, Blue crab cut roll. Blue Fin Toro sushi. This is my new favorite sushi restaurant. Not a bad price point. I am impressed . The only down side is we sat outside and the table was shellacked incorrectly so everything stuck to the table. I hope they get that fixed soon. Nonetheless, sticky table or not the food was excellent with great portions a fair price point and I will be back. read more

Sushi Ai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was my first time trying this spot and it's really good! I think what made it better was their great customer service. The waiter that we had was absolutely amazing. Terrence, if you read this thank you so much for an incredible experience and this restaurant is lucky to have you there. We got plenty of food and all of it was delicious. We tried the volcano roll, the eel roll, the salmon, the shrimp tempura, the edamame spicy and regular, the chicken udon, and of course some strawberry lemonade! I don't think there was anything that wasn't good! The food tasted fresh and like it was made carefully. It is pricey so if you're looking for a cheap menu this isn't the place. But the ambience is nice it's in the middle of Belmont Shores and has great surrounding restaurants. read more

Sushi Ai - Edemame - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I've been here before and always remembered their food was yummy but forgot what I ordered. Anyway, I was super hungry (missed breakfast!) and my friend and I decided to walk down here from her place and worked up an appetite. I tend to over order when I'm starving so I ordered: Spicy edamame (happy hour) Shishito peppers (happy hour) Scottish peppered salmon roll (so good!) Baked mussels (happy hour)... they ran out of fried oysters. But the mussels were so good! Crispy rice tuna (yummy!) Shrimp tempura (yummy!) Yellowtail belly sushi (soooo good!) Hot green tea My friend ordered yellowtail Kama / collar (so good!) and scallop roll with yellowtail & tuna. We were stuffed! Blaine and the other guy (so sorry I didn't get your name! I feel bad...) were so attentive and quick! Great service! Will definitely be back! Thanks guys! read more

Overall solid sushi with a large menu and veggie offerings. Outdoor patio is dog friendly and spacious enough. Like the location on 2nd in Belmont Shore. The area can get a bit chavvy/brotastic but this spot seems to do well avoiding the noise. Servers were far beyond accommodating even brining out a replacement for an item that was incorrect and having us keep the mistake as well, no charge. Rolls were all lovely to eat and presentation for a couple dishes were straight up eye candy. Highly recommend for a decent sushi spot with lots to wander around or toward after your meal. Lunch and dinner. Oh and! I left my phone on the table. They held onto it until the morning when we could swing by and nab it back. So nice. Recommendations, absolutely anything on the menu. read more

Delicious food! Highly recommend the salmon carpaccio with truffle oil and caviar, yellow pill with Christie onions, and the lobster roll. Absolutely love Austin and the boys here. Always very attentive and sweet. read more

Sushi Ai - Seared salmon, carpaccio with truffle oil and caviar made by chef Chris - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Awesome! Is the only word that can describe this place. The Chris and Chris show is amazing. These two chefs have a great talent in making a real sushi. I can finally say I found a sushi place. That is well worth my money. read more

The fish is excellent! Service is superb and so helpful! The space is cool. This is a place to bring your friends and loved ones. Beer selection is extensive and superb. I would go everyday if I had my druthers. read more

It's amazing. I don't have much more to say but I recommend going. The atmosphere is lovely. The food came out fast, and tasted great.

Legit. Good. Open. There are several choices on 2nd when it comes to sushi and this spot is a contender. #1. Quality fish- the salmon sashimi was melt in your mouth great. The tuna sushi is bluefin- yum. The rolls are good! #2. Service- greeted immediately, table service was speedy, and we were able to get all of our food & drink wants/needs met. #3. Open. Seriously, that's a thing. Some other places in our neighborhood are closing way earlier and this is a perfect place to go when you feel like a dinner after 8:30pm. read more

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Eh, it's cheaper to go to Vons for a cheaper meal with larger value, honestly. The rolls are sparsely packed, the rice is badly packed on the roll, read more

Wow, so good. The menu is huge but I've tasted the spicy edamame, chubby lobster crunch, crazy roll, and baked crab roll.