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    Te- Buru

    4.6 (288 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Lindsay G.

    This sushi spot is top notch. It's on the pricier side, but if you're looking for quality sushi, planning a date night, or trying to introduce someone to really good sushi, this is the place. My partner and I live nearby, so we come pretty often. Our usual order is the assorted nigiri, seared salmon carpaccio, blue toro carpaccio (more of a special occasion splurge), two orders of edamame because we refuse to share, and the salmon collar. The miso soup always hits and even the water tastes fresh. The space is small, so there can be a wait if you come on a busy time, but there are shops nearby to walk around while you wait. There's also parking inside the plaza plus street parking nearby.

    Baked salmon
    Chantha E.

    I really enjoyed the ambiance of this sushi spot. We came in for dinner on Easter and the food and service did not disappoint! Servers were very attentive. Prices for food and drinks were very reasonable. We ordered baked salmon ( a dish i always order at all sushi spots). Okonomiyaki? Sp? And a few dishes togo for kids at home. I will definitely revisit. Cute spot for a date night or family dinner. Overall I was pleasantly surprised.

    Yellowtail Cilantro Roll|Salmon Lover Roll|Yuzu Albacore Tataki Roll
    Jacob C.

    My second time to Te-Buru was just as wonderful as the first. Service was top-tier, lovely seating, and infused water. They have the best Miso Soup I've tried and it was not salty. I ordered Scallop Carpaccio, Hot Night Roll, and Mango Tango Roll. Everything was fresh, delicate, precise, refreshing, and delicious. The rolls were so fat and satisfying that I was unable to finish following the carpaccio.

    Outside from Atlantic Ave
    Sunday B.

    What a gem! I was in the area and yelped sushi restaurants--this one was nearby, so I rolled the dice and I'm so glad I did. It's a small restaurant with music playing and a great buzz--everyone was busy in the best way. The staff was incredibly attentive from start to finish. We asked the host for recommendations (nothing spicy), and we couldn't have been happier with what we ordered. You start with complimentary miso soup, which was a nice touch. Then we ordered the garlic albacore roll and the jungle fever roll--both were sooooo good. Truly unique and packed with flavor. The crunchy garlic adds just the right crunch without being overpowering....I couldn't get enough! I usually get bored when sushi is just a slight variation of a California roll, but these were anything but that. We also tried a Korean peach-flavored wine--on the sweeter side, but absolutely delicious. Our server was beyond sweet. She noticed my mom's purse on the floor, picked it up (no bad luck!), placed it on her chair, and even spent a few moments chatting with her. Such thoughtful service. Can't wait to come back--highly recommend!

    Tempura Udon
    Brian A.

    So happy to have found such an amazing spot while visiting Long Beach! We showed up right when they opened and they immediately seated us, asked if there were any dietary restrictions, and gave us time to enjoy their miso soup! I ordered their pork tonkatsu while my partner ordered the crunch roll and the tempura udon. The tonkatsu had two pork filets perfectly fried with the crispiest breading I've had, super savory salad, and a bowl of rice! For its price, it comes with a lot of food and kept me full for the rest of the day! The crunch roll was also nicely prepared and tasted incredible! If you're ever in Long Beach, you need to try this spot!

    Chicken Katsu
    Marlo Y.

    Came here with two of my college friends to catch up over dinner since we were in the area and craving sushi. This spot had good ratings and wasn't too far, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant wasn't overly crowded, and the overall vibe was casual and comfortable -- good for hanging out and chatting. I ordered the chicken katsu, which was pretty solid. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and came with a good portion of rice and sides. My friends ordered a few sushi rolls, and everything looked fresh and well-prepared. We also shared a bottle of soju, which made for a fun, relaxed meal overall. Service was straightforward -- our waiter was friendly, checked in a few times, and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. Nothing particularly stood out, but no complaints either. Overall, a good experience with tasty food and fair pricing. Definitely a nice spot to grab sushi or Japanese comfort food with friends if you're in the Long Beach area.

    Korean Sashimi Salad
    Andrew H.

    Really glad we have a great Japanese/sushi restaurant that isn't just casual in this area of Long Beach. It's a big bummer that the Greek cafe that was a staple here is gone, but this is still a great restaurant to have in its place! Came on a Saturday night and there was no wait (although it got a lot busier by the time we left). Ambience inside is really nice, which you wouldn't really be able to tell just driving past this place--there's a big projector screen playing sports. Water is lemon and herb infused, and you get free miso soup right off the bat as an appetizer. There's also a limited amount of seats at the sushi bar right in front of where they're making it. Also love that there's plenty of outdoor seating with heat lamps! The sashimi tasted pretty fresh and high quality and fresh and honestly the price was pretty reasonable as well. The menu is quite big and has a good amount of non-sushi choices for someone who doesn't like raw fish, if needed. Definitely want to come back and try their Katsu dishes. Would definitely be back if I wanted some sushi or Japanese food and wanted something more upscale than just casual dining. Highly recommend!

    Miso soup
    Caleb D.

    Our server was very fast, nice and hospitable (didn't get her name but she was a lady wearing all black). She checked up on us frequently and even fixed up our table as we took pictures of our food. The restaurant itself was clean, well decorated and felt intimate. The food was great. The fish on the assorted nigiri tasted fresh and were good sizes. The soft shell crab tempura were nicely sized also, exceeded expectations. Oysters are always good. Fresh and seasoned well. Unagi bowl came with so many things, definitely gonna come back for it again. Great experience overall!

    Salmon Lover Roll and Bixby No Rice Roll
    Josefina M.

    After an awful experience at Juicy Dumpling, we had to find something good. The A-hah! Service is on point and they were very tentative. Food was prepared and ready quickly without sacrificing flavor and quality! Katsu is a must have and the uni is amazing. The okay has to be the Bixby. Don't get me wrong, all of the fish is super fresh and amazing, but Bixby needs texture, maybe some crunch. The shut up has to be the cilantro in the Salmon lovers. Cilantro took away from how good the salmon was. I'm going to have to order this one without cilantro next time.

    15 pc assorted sashimi board ($35)
    Mirna P.

    This is a cute little casual sushi place in Bixby Knolls. The staff is super welcoming as you walk in and are very attentive throughout your stay. A friend and I shared the 15 pc assorted sashimi board, edamame and a side salad that was big enough for two. We each also had a beer and I had a negitoro hand roll. All was under $90, which I think is pretty reasonable. Everything was super fresh and the beer was nice and cold. Pros: *You get miso soup and a jug of water for the table as soon as you are seated. *Convenient parking *Outside seating w heaters available Cons: *We felt like we were being rushed to order when we arrived. We were approached every 2 minutes to see if we were ready, when we were not. They ended up getting the point, but it was a bit frustrating at first. *Restrooms are outside of the restaurant. Overall, although, it did not become my new favorite sushi place in Long Beach, I would love to go back and try more of the sushi and rolls.

    Ken C.

    Te-Buru has some of the best sushi in Long Beach. Their scallop and toro nigiri were our favorite bites of the night; however, all of the rolls that we had were flavor bombs as well. Not only did they taste good, but they gave solid quantity for their price. I'm glad that we have a local option with very good quality sushi!

    Alex K.

    Some friends and I stopped in for a nightcap. It happens to be first Friday which I was told it's like a street event. People out and about and restaurants participating. Basically a regular night except more people out and about enjoying themselves and some restaurants with music. Assuming... Anyways, they're open late so we just wanted to pop in for a beer. It actually took a while for someone to actually come greet us. We wanted to be outside but we were told that they were short staff. Ended up seating inside which was basically outside with the open air feel. It's a sushi restaurant, which the menu did look great. Ended up just stopping in for a beer which our friend told us they had a matcha beer. I personally don't like matcha but did have a little taste and it was quite nice. Very odd to have matcha and beer together but it did work. It just resembles green beer like it's Saint paddy's Day. With our beer, ended up getting some oysters and the sushi nachos. Presentation was both really nice. Oyster already had all the dressing on it so it was easy just to enjoy it as it was. The sushi nachos, with spicy tuna was great. All seasoned and mixed well with everything and served with wonton chips. Food was actually really good nice. Service was great even with short staff. It's a nice cool spot with both inside and a nice patio. Also, matcha beer was quite good.

    The Wow Roll
    Carol D.

    It's been a while since we've been here....mainly it was because of their hours - I'm so glad they are now open for lunch! Incredible service - and the food was amazing! A great neighborhood gem!

    I believe it was the Salmon Lover Roll, can't remember but it was so good. And cute plate!

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    It's delicious. The sushi is fresh. I love the lemon cucumber water. The service is good.

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    Delicious, can't wait to go back! We got many rolls to share and they were all fantastic.

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    The service good price good food The best thing they have is the sushi and the cucumber water and the soup all complementary.

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    Always a hit! Love that they are open late. Delicious fresh food- so many options! This is one of our go to restaurants in BK.

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