Went in for a quick bite mid-afternoon and unexpectedly stayed for an early dinner. That should tell you everything you need to know right there. Sat at the sushi bar. Ordered a small nigiri spread; yellowtail, kurodai, tuna and salmon. Mixed tempura. Green teas. The iced green tea came out cloudy and matcha forward and COLD in the best way. My companion is still talking about it. Also, genuinely excited to see kurodai on the menu. Everything was presented beautifully and the fish was fresh across the board. No complaints. The crispy rice though. Caramelized outside, warm and soft in the middle, and the spicy tuna on top is so light it's almost whipped. It comes loaded with mayo, sriracha and jalapeño so if you eat clean and sauce light, just know that going in. Still delicious either way. Easy parking. No wait. Fair prices. The space is nicer than you'd expect for a strip mall, cool art on the walls, comfortable seating at the sushi bar. Works for a date night. Works for a Tuesday. Long Beach has pretty good sushi. This is some of the best. Top three locally is our vote. read more

Food was great and staff were kind. The pics on the online menu were a bit deceiving so I thought the rolls would be a bigger for $20. Overall, good experience. read more

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Overall, a decent sushi place with a good selection of fish. The chef was friendly and introduce one of his favorite types of fish, such as smoked saba, which I thought tasted very good. We were there for an early dinner in the middle of the week. So the place was empty with 2 other parties. The choice of fish were limited, and they did not have some items on the menu, which I was a little disappointed. And the chef mentioned he doesn't have uni, because there are not enough demands for it there, which I thought was surprising. Overall, the place is clean, good service, and decent sushi offering. We only had nigiri and did not try any rolls (not our faves). read more

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Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was celebrating a birthed day and we decided this was the place for dinner. We made the right choice! The menu has changed and really focuses on sushi with a few ramen selections. The sushi rolls are terrific! We tried two new ones- the lemon sushi roll and the sake bomb. Both were really delicious! We ordered a few more rolls, and we enjoyed them as well. The sushi is fresh and the rolls are cut to be bite sized, which we really appreciated. Great place! We highly recommend. The end. read more

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The best time to go is around 6pm right before the crowds arrive! The servers are always friendly and provide excellent service! Delicious sushi and drinks! Our go to sushi: Tuna Tataki - fresh tuna and ponzu with onions Maui - tuna, avocado, ponzu garlic, cucumber Lemon delight - crab, salmon, avocado, lemon Hokkaido - soy paper, crab, salmon, Bonsai - albacore, garlic, ponzu, Side orders: Miso Eda mame Veggie tempura Warm dishes: Yakisoba with beef Drinks: Hot tea Large Sapporo read more

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The service was amazing. The food was good, then after a bit it was super good. I would recommend anyone to go loves exploring and sushi. I would would go again. read more

Sushi Kinoya - I already ate mine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great restaurant with incredible service. We had a party of 5 on a Saturday night and lucked out with no wait! We ordered edamame, agedashi tofu, an avocado roll, a spicy tuna roll, shrimp tempura roll, baked salmon roll, a spicy pork plate, and at least 2-3 more fresh rolls. Everything was delicious and reasonably priced. Located on bellflower and Stearns in the same plaza as TJs, with ample parking. Their menu is available online and up to date! read more

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Amazing quality and service! The only thing was the hostess that was working the last time I was there was a bit rude and not that hospitable. Other than that, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

This sushi spot was laid back and casual, just the vibe I was looking for at the time! I only ordered a hot sake and spicy garlic edamame, but the edamame was one of the best I've had. It was so garlicky and a bit spicy. The service was very attentive, and they were all sweet. I would be back if I was in the area again to try some of their sushi! read more

This place has the freshest sushi and sashimi in the Long Beach/Lakewood area. I live a distance from this place and love their service and menu offerings. Ambiance is that of a standard sushi bar with seats at the counter and tables for larger groups. This is a place you must try! read more

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My friend and I have gone here for dinner about seven times in 2025. This spot (along with Yume) has become our go-to for good sushi, creative rolls, and attentive staff. It's pretty casual of a spot but there's always several occupied tables when we're there. If you've tried all you can on 2nd, it's time to explore more neighborhoods and options. Plus, it's a perfect spot while shopping in the area (Trader Joes, Five Below, and others are in the same lot). read more

Absolutely a hidden gem among all the Japanese restaurants in the area. The space itself is inviting and intimate without being stuffy, coupled with a small sushi bar. Pricing is reasonable, especially with the quality fish and their attention-to-detail. Even their basic sashimi/nigiri comes beautifully presented with thoughtful garnishes. The unagi specifically has a wonderful char that blends smokiness with sweetness. You can tell the owners put a lot of care into every aspect of the restaurant. YUZU SALMON: Must order for salmon lovers. Perfect balance of savoriness and yuzu brightness. SAKE BOMB: The marinade is heavenly. MIXED TEMPURA: Probably the best we've had in SoCal. Zero oiliness, perfect crunch, tender fillings. So fresh! SPICY GARLIC EDAMAME: Perfectly seasoned, just the right amount of spice with buttery garlic. read more

My wife and I were hungry and lately we have been eating more and more sushi and Mediterranean foods. We found this quiet spot in Long Beach in the Los Altos shopping center. We shared their chicken teriyaki plate and ordered their Maui rolls. We liked that the teriyaki sauce was served on the side allowing us to determine how much we wanted. It was served on a bed of shredded cabbage. The plate came with a salad and rice on the side. We also ordered their Miso soup, that really was better than other sushi restaurants. We enjoyed the Maui rolls. Just the right size and moist not dry. The fish was nicely cut. Our server was very polite and attentive. We plan to visit this location again!! read more

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This place has a killer lunch menu tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm. I got the sushi set with a spicy tuna roll, it comes with 10 pieces of sushi. Firstly, it comes with a miso soup, which they load with red seaweed and tofu. The sushi pieces come out and it's two pieces each of tuna, yellowtail, salmon, albacore, and shrimp. The sushi pieces were a great ratio of thick slices of fish and well seasoned rice. The fish was cold and fresh. The spicy tuna roll was also actually spicy and was a balance of spicy tuna, rice, and cucumber.  Everything was delicious, and for $22, this is a great deal. Waitresses were all very very kind and I will definitely be back. read more

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very good food and service, I love that the tea is green tea! I have a picture of the tastiest volcano around. read more

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I eat a lot of sushi, and I can tell just from the first bite that this place is one of the few that truly has fresh fish and genuinely cares about quality. I'd come again whenever I crave for sushi. Service and ambiance low key give me local izakaya vibes. read more

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Delicious as usual. We really enjoy Sushi Kinoya. This is our go-to neighborhood sushi spot. Parking is easy. The kids enjoy the udon. The hubs and I love the food. Service is always friendly. We arrived on a Friday night. Unfortunately, the restaurant was understaffed that day, but it didn't hinder us from enjoying our experience. I decided to get a no-rice roll this time. Kyoto roll is now my new favorite. We also ordered agedashi tofu to start. Loved it. Portion was on the small side but tasty nonetheless. Dining room is the same as last; no frills, strip mall sushi spot template. read more

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Such a nice and intimate spot. There was only one server at the time but he did so well to accommodate us! Food quality was good, price is average like other locations. The tempura green beans were only $3.50 as a special which was nice. Good place to try if you're in the area. read more

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Hubby & I came here for lunch yesterday. We got seated right away since it was pretty empty. Ambiance was quiet & there was only one server but she was attentive & efficient. Our order came out pretty quick which was nice. We started off miso soup & ice cold draft beer. Then we ordered 7 pieces of nigiri & yellowtail truffle along with hot sake. Everything was good! Quality of fish was fresh & the rice to fish ratio was just about right. I'd like that their menu had wide range of options to choose from. I'd definitely like to come back to try their other nigiri & sashimi dish. read more

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Quality of the food is excellent... wonderful service... my favorite was the yakisoba and sushi read more

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Based on reviews, I was excited to try this place but that turned into disappointment quickly. I'll start with the positive. The place was very clean and we were immediately welcomed & sat down. Service was good - the team was friendly and food came out quick. The issue was all around the flavor. We had a mixture of tempura and fresh rolls. One of the rolls that came out was somehow extremely salty. It was so salty that it was rough to eat it. The Tiger roll was the opposite but in a bad way - it had a sweet & sour sauce on top that was overpowering. Even the spicy mayo we had on the side had an odd smell to it. I ended up having an upset stomach, likely as a result of being grossed out. read more

I usually frequent this shopping center often since it's where Target and Trader Joe's are but always pass by this restaurant. I decided to come check out their lunch special on a weekday and I was seated right away. I got the sushi set for $22 and it came with 10 pcs of sushi and your choice of California or spicy tuna roll and miso soup. The miso soup was okay, there wasn't that many seaweed and tofu compared to other places. I got the spicy tuna roll and it was pretty good. As for the sushi, it was a variety of 5 kinds and they all tasted fresh and good. Service here was okay. read more

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This is a good place to grab a bite to eat. It has great service, food is unmatched, the staff is very nice and they have a chef that is experienced in his craft of sushi making. the environment is very calm with slow lofi music playing and subtle decor. It is a great place to eat for a nice mid-day lunch or an unforgettable dinner by yourself or with friend. So if you find yourself in the area, I highly reccomend. read more

It'll met my friend here for dinner for my early birthday celebration! We ordered black cod, salmon roll, a real blue crab California roll, and a Hamachi sashimi and ponzu sauce. All of it was good except I would skip out on the black miso cod. $30 and it was very unimpressive. The blue crab flavors mashed very well and you can taste the crab flavor in the roll which I really really enjoyed. I would order that again. The waitresses were very prompt and the place is fairly small. Probably about 15 tables total so having a large party would be difficult. $110 w tip read more

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I don't want to sound harsh, but this is an honest review. I love food and I get very disappointed, when the quality doesn't match the price. First of all, this is my first time at this establishment. Sushi Kinoya changed ownership, last year, I believe. i've been wanting to try this place. When I entered the restaurant, I noticed that it felt warm. The ambience was simple and clean. We were greeted by a nice server. We were the only two people in the restaurant at 4 PM. The food is average, at best. I would rather eat sushi from the counter at sprouts and Ralph's. I feel like the quality of their fish is below average. A good way to test if a sushi restaurant is decent is by the taste of their spicy tuna cut rolls. When the spicy tuna cut rolls came out, it was quite off. It looked like they had used a white fish that was dyed red to make it look like tuna. Also, they added way too much sesame seed oil to cover the taste of old fish... We also ordered a dish that had albacore on top, and the thinly sliced fish were separating and falling apart. The albacore slices looked like they had been frozen and thawed out many times. We are never going back there again. I regret that my friend prob spent over $110 before tip on different dishes. The fried stuff were OK, but the "fresh" fish were all barely edible. The new owner, and his sushi, chefs, really need to spend time and effort in quitting a menu that provides fresh and delicious fish options. The quality of fish that they use, is not it! . read more

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My husband and I have been going to Sushi Kinoya for the last year. It's in an unassuming location in the middle of a plaza in Long Beach. We probably go here at least once a month and every time we come to eat, the fish is always of super high quality cuts and the service is absolutely delicious! We love sitting at the bar seeing the sushi chefs in action. We love getting their shishito peppers, chefs premium choice sashimi, hand rolls, and the sake bomb roll. So fresh and delicious! We love coming in throughout the week or weekend and the wait isn't ever too long. read more

Nice cute sushi place in Long Beach. We ordered three Chirashis which came on a white plate! Expected chirashi in a bowl! Thinly sliced fish was pretty fresh and tasty. Mango salmon roll was good. Overall it was tasty. Service was attentive. read more

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All this time I've passed by this gem of a place. Came here for my birthday last week and I do not regret that decision one bit. Everything we had was great! The place was clean. Servers and sushi chefs were friendly. The food was amazing. The pictures don't do it justice. My favorite thing we order was probably the sushi set. I'm fb I remember correctly it included otoro, wagyu, scallops. Will definitely return in the near future. Highly recommend! read more

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It's been almost ten years since my last review, and it deserves an update. First and foremost, the sushi is as good as ever. My son even ranked it higher than our other favorite sushi restaurant in Long Beach, and that's high praise. My tempura bento box was simple yet satisfying. All the items were lovingly prepared, and the tempura was fried to a crispy perfection (without being too greasy). Service was even better than I remembered, and it really feels like a mom and pop operation. The interior seats less than twenty customers, and I think the table arrangement was still stuck in pandemic, social-distancing era, further restricting the dining space. It doesn't take away any of the charm and dining experience though. The price was also outstanding. It's rare to find a sushi joint that costs less than $20 per person. Parking can be a competitive sport in this crowded shopping center, but you can perceive it as pre-meal entertainment. read more

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Great sushi spot in an unexpected location. The sushi is delicious - so far, every roll I've tried has been a winner. The staff are friendly and helpful, and they keep it nice and clean in the restaurant. It's not huge inside, so dining in isn't ideal for larger parties, but it's also easy to call an order in for pickup. read more

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This place is seriously price gouging. I am unsure how they've received such high reviews unless perhaps things have changed recently because of inflation? For a $10.50 cut roll of soft shell crab, we literally got maybe at best 50% portion of any other sushi restaurant. Yes at another restaurant the price of the roll would be slightly more but for 20-30% less price we are getting 50% less food. Our $25.50 chirashi was similarly small and didn't have premium cuts to support the price (no scallop, no amebi, no ikura, non house made tamago, etc). Our friend got hot food (udon) and also felt similarly disappointed with portion size. My husband and I ordered a salmon roll, a soft shell crab cut roll, a chirashi bowl, and a tempura dinner and we were still hungry and had to go elsewhere after. The service seemed short staffed. Our server at one point just asked us to write down our order on a piece of paper and hand it to her. We never got a water refill or tea refill despite having empty cups. read more

Sushi Kinoya - 6 pieces of sashimi, non house made tamago, cooked shrimp for $25.50 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

After looking at other reviews we decided to come in for lunch on a Saturday but found out that their lunch specials were only available during the week and not on the weekend which was more than we wanted to spend for lunch but we decided to stay anyway. Overall the sushi was delicious and fresh. Service was also good. So in the end we are still searching for a good sushi place for lunch. But if we decide on dinner we will be back. read more

My husband and I love sushi and saw this place on our way to trader's Joe and decided to try it cause we were feeling a little hungry. I always order 2 basic sushi rolls when trying new sushi place. I ordered spicy tuna roll and salmon roll. They are made perfect and so delicious. My husband ordered some sashimi, they are so fresh and delicious as well. So glad we decided to try this place. read more

So after a long break we came to my usual go-to for quality sushi. Very disappointed. Owners changed and the quality went from 5 stars down to about 2. It was disheartening to see my fav place go downhill. I'll be in search of a new go-to place so any recommendations are welcome for Irvine. Not to knock the owners as they tried but it's was just bad. Service was awesome but quality was horrible. read more

The high ratings are false ratings here. Table was unclean with crusted food. Table maintenance none existent and food quality low. The crème brûlée was floating in sugar water and the size of 1/4 cup. Stay away. Odor of place was even slightly funky. read more

This is my new go-to sushi spot! We had the sake bomb, Maui roll, bonsai, and the homemade creme brûlée. All of it was so so good!! And the service and ambiance were amazing. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Found this place randomly And it was absolutely excellent Everything we ordered was fresh plated, beautifully, and delicious Will definitely be coming back here on the regular read more

First time here. Cozy little spot. Friendly quick service. Came around 1130am. They have lunch specials ! The fish was rather tasty. Got one of the lunch specials came with 5 piece sushi, miso soup and your choice of one of the rolls which I got the calamari roll. read more

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The best sushi I've found in LB! They have TORO amazing service and fish quality 10/10 and I'm soooo picky.

Sushi Kinoya is by far the best sushi restaurant in Long Beach! Their miso soup is perfectly balanced so you taste a variety of flavors with each spoonful. The ambience of the dining areas are so delightful that I prefer dining in vs take out. I usually will meet up with a friend for lunch. The lunch specials are a must as well as the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi. Their fish is fresh and perfectly cut so you get all of the specific flavors of each fish. Service is impeccable. The husband & wife that own the restaurant remember your name, asks about updates from the last time. They work their tails off to maintain the sophisticated yet comfortable 'Cheers' feeling. read more