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    Tokyo Noir

    4.3 (170 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Menu for Astro boy
    Danielle B.

    The hubby made reservations for a Wednesday night at 930pm. Parking around that time was rough!! lol we circled around for about 10-15 min for a space until we found a couple leaving about 2 blocks down. This place is tucked in an alley way and pretty easy to find thankfully! It's a small spot but very intimate. Our server gave us some time as we looked at the menu. I ordered the Astro boy and the hubby ordered the Hibiki old fashioned. We loved seeing the bartender carve the ice by hand. They played hip hop music which is always a vibe! We didn't order food but from what we saw it looked good. The bathroom is shared with the restaurant next to it. Me and the hubby plan on going back to try the next seasonal drinks and maybe some of the food!!

    Corn dog heaven!!
    Katherine S.

    So, my brother and I made a reservation at Tokyo Noir which just happened to be on the very night the Dodgers won the World Series . We hadn't seen each other in half a year--life had been heavy since the recent passing of husband ,but that night gave us room to breathe and connect We tried the corndogs that somehow hit the soul, and the drinks? My brother's was part drink, part ramen- flavor adventure. We laughed, we reminisced, and we got to watch ice-shaving bartenders like they were creating art! I'd go back with him in a heartbeat. I ended the night by Pouring some liquor out for my husband .. jon, you would have loved this place.

    Berline R.

    I booked a reservation on open table and it was smooth. Once I arrived I wasn't sure where this place was exactly. I ended finding myself asking the host from El Barrio Cantina and she guided us to the right entrance. Once we located the entrance on the left side of the building through the alley and saw the red lantern. We saw a few people waiting and we were 3 min late but we were told by other people the host comes out every so often. The host came and greeted us and sat us on the bar. She later handed me the menu and it was so cool - like a comic book! I did order the yuzu strawberry but it was no longer available for the night and went with the it's MG. The person making the drinks recommended the Astro boy drink and it seemed popular everyone was ordering it. I will try it next time. I had a great time and can't wait to come try it.

    Kaiju
    Alyeska G.

    Drinks 10/10 Vibes 10/10 Food 6/10 This place lives up to expectations. The dopest speakeasy decorated hella fly with banging music. Perfect place for a date night. Reservations open 2 weeks in advance! Must reserve ahead of time no drop ins. Recommendations from their Winter 2025 Menu: - Astro Boy - Initial B -Okinawa Gimlet -Yari Mango For food do not skip out on the Charred edamame. I'd personally skip the wagyu skirt cause it was way too chewy. The service can be a little slow but they be packed so understandable. The food & drinks still come out relatively fast tho!

    Corn dogs and cocktails.
    Catrina G.

    The ambiance and service were very reminiscent of places we visited in Tokyo. On point. The hand crafted cocktails were unique and creative, and the tidbits of food were fun. It was a little loud once the crowd got there so I was glad we got a very early reservation. I would have liked some alcohol free cocktails.

    Drink menu
    Rob Snow S.

    Absolute banger! Location: The bar itself is tucked away on a side street, if you've ever been to Long Beach you know how parking goes. For those unfamiliar, you'll be able to find a spot near, just drive up or around the block. There are plenty of walkable restaurants, and such in the area it's a well placed gem. Customer service: The staff here is excellent. Once you're invited in, and take your cozy seat (this place is very small...adds to the charm) you can sit, and realx for a second before being approached. When you are seemingly ready, your menus will be presented with all the options for the day. I really appreciate the tailored service, it's not a robotic welcome greeting, and a rush of usual menu items. This is different. Food/drinks: Like I mentioned before, you're not getting the same ole thing like every other bar. The drink menu evolves over time. I've seen different items on a bi-monthly basis. Not everything changes, and it shouldn't. There are some staples I couldn't imagine going away. The Astro Boy for example, is such an incredibly crafted drink. It's sweet, but the citrus is prevalent. It's got a great froth texture to the drink itself, topped off with a lil Astro boy so you don't forget what you're sipping on. From a "non-vodka" drinker, this is magic. The food does not lag behind. I had a perfectly medium seared beef tapas. Later I tried the wasabi fries, loved the fries...still don't like wasabi. But I was trying something new. Overall the food was excellent, it came out fresh and well flavored. Tokyo Noir has never let me down, and I recommend anyone interested in traditional Japanese crafted drinks, and general vibes to check this place out. Pro tip: Reservation! Get one. The venue is pretty small, which adds to the allure. Just play it safe, and make a reservation.

    Whiskey wall?
    Kevin I.

    Don't forget the password! Jk there is no password. Bartender and waitress were very chill. Astro boy drink is the way to go why? Because of the Japanese blocked ice.

    Gina H.

    Had to go back and check out their new menu all their drinks were so delicious once again. I loved Yari Mango!'

    Elena C.

    Tokyo Noir has great craft cocktails, great service, and great vibes. Unexpected find in the LBC - a Japanese speakeasy with inventive cocktails featuring ice flown in from Japan. My favorite is the kakigori, which is like a delicious and refreshing shaved ice dessert. Another favorite of mine is Astroboy - a must try in my opinion. It's a nice spot for a date or night out, and I find it on my rotation of bars to take my friends to when they visit!

    Nathan P.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for Tokyo Noir yet. Although it's long overdue, it's definitely a spot I would recommend for those looking for well crafted tasty cocktails. The bar team behind this spot is cranking out some amazing drinks. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead on OpenTable as the space is small and it can get busy. Parking here can be tough as there's no dedicated lot and Long Beach parking in this area sucks. Tokyo Noir is hidden in the alleyway behind El Barrio Cantina. They have a small food menu but make sure to come earlier if you want to eat as they close their kitchen earlier relative to their closing time. As for the drinks, they're all fun and unique. There's something for everyone and I love they're bringing a bit of Japanese bar culture to California. You can watch them chip away at ice bricks to make spheres of ice for their old fashioned. They also have a Japanese kakigori machine to make shaved ice for a cocktail. It's definitely a spot I'd recommend for cocktail lovers!

    Edward N.

    Came here the other night for some drinks and ended up staying for dinner. At first I wanted to go else where for food but glad I gave the food here a chance. We ordered a couple of drinks I ordered the Mezcal High all and my partner ordered the Kaiju. I enjoyed my drink very smooth and refreshing my partner wasn't feeling her drink. It wasn't bad just not what she was expecting. When it came to food we put in an order for 2 orders of the sticky rice, a dragon roll and spicy tuna roll. Service was smooth and attentive which makes sense since it's a small intimate place. Ambience was cool decore was very simple but nice with the theme. Would we come back here... Absolutely it's close by, drinks are good and food is great. Makes it a winning combination.

    Mark F.

    Hands down my favorite bar in Long Beach. The creativity in the drinks and the precisness that you would need to make these flavor profiles work is something else. If you're open minded about your drinks and appreciate good craftsmanship when it comes to mixology, this is your spot. So as most people now know, you book online 2 weeks out. Compared to when it first opened, it's much easier to find reservations so we were finally able to check it out without staying up past midnight to book it. If you uber there, you get dropped off in front of a Mexican restaurant and you go down this alley along the side. You go up to the door and press the "on" button to the right and you get brought in, speakeasy style. The spot is dark, elegant and simple. Maybe 8-10 spots along the L-shaped bar and maybe 4 separate tables. Not a great place for a big group, maybe 4 people max. The menu will blow you away. The flavor profiles and ingredients they use defy logic. Sea urchin foam? Soba broth? A shaved ice drink? It's wild but it all works. I started with the soba drink. It had shaved daikon on top which is a bitter vegetable root commonly eaten with soba. It was like drinking soba broth and it was pretty good. I switched to somethibg sweeter with the castella banana drink (sorry don't remember the name) which was delicious. Not too sweet and the flavors were well balanced. I finished with the ichiro old fashioned. A strong drink but an excellent old fashioned that had some interesting flavors. We also got food - the bao buns, corn dogs, salmon roll, and the wagyu roll which was our favorite. Slightly spicy, excellent flavors. Loved it. The only bummer is they limit your time to 90 minutes. I get why but it would be nice if you could enjoy your drinks and hang longer. But otherwise, great service, even better drinks. Definitely amazing.

    Hibiki old fashioned and Astro Boy
    Tessa H.

    This place was such a vibe! I got a last minute reservation on a Friday night. Parking was tricky, but we got a street spot on a side street. We were sat immediately and had our orders taken right away. They have some light bites and some sushi roll options, but otherwise seems like mostly drinks. So fun to watch the bartenders almost perform as they make the drinks: hand carving ice under light, doing fancy long pours, so cool. We split wasabi fries (lots of wasabi) and corn dogs (so good!) and got a hibiki old fashioned and an Astro boy. The old fashioned was neat because we had just watched the bartenders carve up the ice. Astro boy was really good! I really liked this place and hope to come back!

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    Ask the Community - Tokyo Noir

    Do they allow walk-ins or Reservations only?

    Reservations only but if for whatever reason there's a no show you can possibly get in. The only way to do so is knock on the door and ask them if there's any spots that opened up.

    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    Yes

    Do they serve non alcohol cocktails?

    They can make any cocktails virgin!

    Is there parking?

    We walked but it looked like there was only street parking.

    Are babies allowed?

    This is a Speakeasy. 21+

    Is there a phone number for this business?

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    Kimu Sushi - Grand Opening

    Kimu Sushi

    4.8(767 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    I have never been to a restaurant so many times without getting tired of it. I've been eating at…read moreKimu for years and I can confirm this is the best sushi restaurant in town by a landslide. The sashimi pieces are big, cold, and always fresh. I always order spicy edamame, gyoza, salmon sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, and miso soup. It's so delicious I crave it on a weekly basis. Come here! You won't regret it. The owner is often behind the sushi bar completing orders and is very kind and caring. The food is mouthwatering, the presentation is impeccable, and the price keeps me coming back!

    This spot seemed to have a parking lot however when we got there, it was packed. I don't know if it…read morewas because of the weekend of the Grand Prix or whatever the situation may be we had to find parking on the street two blocks down. We sat at the bar and the sushi, chefs and server were nice. We ordered their spicy edamame which was loaded with flavor by far the best spicy edamame. I love the garlic and chili combos with a little citrus flavor. Also ordered the stinky roll, which is spicy tuna on the inside and salmon on the outside which I liked very much couldn't decide on a second roll so I asked the server to surprise us and kind of regret doing that because he had brought us a roll that I was already cringing at reading the description on the menu which was their long beach roll however, the crunch it had on the inside was very nice and not too heavy. I don't feel that asparagus should be anywhere near a sushi roll, but that was my bad. Also ordered their Yuzu cheesecake, which was a no for me. It was too strong and screaming Yuzu simialr to lemon zest and super tiny. The quality of the ingredients they use here are pretty good. I would come back to try other items, but I do not suggest getting their dessert or their long beach roll.

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    Kimu Sushi - Bird garnish  08-03-2024

    Bird garnish 08-03-2024

    Kimu Sushi - Dragon Roll

    Dragon Roll

    Kimu Sushi - Dragon Roll

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    Te- Buru

    Te- Buru

    4.6(287 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    LOVE TE-BURU !! this is the best sushi in LBC and this place is filled with romantic vibes, perfect…read morefor a date night. i've been here with my hubby countless times before, and it just keeps getting better ! we were first greeted at the door and each got served a warm cup of miso soup. the rolls never disappoint and they are all good. our favorite is the jungle fever. the basil makes the roll aromatic and earthy. the lemon pepper roll is also good with the sear on top. this time we decided to try the sashimi salad. there is the perfect amount of fish and they are cut into chunks. the dressing on top tastes like mustard seed (?) nonetheless it pairs well with the salad. our forever go-to sushi spot in long beach !! :3

    You've katsu go to Te-Buru! I've been trying different spots in Bixby Knolls, and Te-Buru has to be…read moreone of my favorite so far. The menu had such a wide variety of Japanese cuisine, from sushi, to katsu, to donburi, there's something for everyone! Loved the modern clean vibes of the interior. They start you off with complimentary miso soup, which was full and rich (a bit salty for my liking but that's just me). We also ordered a plate of nigiri as our appetizer, and the fish quality was really fresh. I ordered the chicken katsu plate for myself, and my was it delicious. I've never tasted katsu so light even though it's typically fried, and love the sauce they paired the katsu with. It was almost like a mustard? But it wasn't too overpowering or anything. We finished the night with the tempura ice cream, and let me tell you, this is a MUST. I honestly just expected them to throw some panko on top of a scoop of ice cream, but Te-Buru's take is (somehow) baking a tempura crust right onto a giant scoop of ice cream and then cutting up the scoop into wedges. The ice cream surprisingly did not melt all that quickly either, and the matcha flavor was on point. Our servers were quick to meet our requests, nothing super outstanding but made the meal pretty seamless. Prices I think were pretty standard except for their sushi. Those are bit on the steeper side, but again, their fish quality is really good. For parking, they do have a small lot, but there's also street parking and parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. You'd be delulu not to try Te-Buru!

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    10 pc Nigiri +2!

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    Sushi Nacho

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    Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls  - Salmon Lime

    Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

    4.5(390 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$$

    This was my third time here, and it made me a fan, much more than my other visits! This is my first…read moretime at the Bixby Knolls location, so it could just be that it's better than the Belmont Shore location. Sushi Nikkei is a unique experience, blending sushi with Peruvian cuisine. It's a fantastic date night spot for adventurous foodies. Here's what I got that I think really made Sushi Nikkei shine: Scallops - These grilled scallops are small, but pack a punch with smoky charred flavors from the grill, tender scallops, and crispy crunchies from the popped quinoa. This is a great starter. Tuna Tacos - These are simple and delicious. One to two bites of crisp, refreshing, flavorful tuna tartare in a light, flaky fried wonton shell. Tostada - This was good, but a goof one to pass on if you're choosing between appetizers. It's a good sample of all of the fresh flavors available, but the tuna tacos are just a similar and better option. Nikkei Tasting - The Nikkei tasting is the perfect way to try what Peruvian sushi means. It's a fun encapsulation of what flavors they want to bring forward in their dishes. All of the pieces are very unique, flavorful, and fun to try. I've gotten this every single time I've been here and I have not regretted it. Unknown Tiradito - I am always underwhelmed by their tiraditos/ceviche situations, so it makes sense why I can't remember what this one was called. I also can't find the name on their menus, but I've included it in the photos here. They're fresh, but to me, the flavors are always a little wonky. This one in particular was relying on the flavor of a high quality olive oil, but it never came through. Lava Scallops - We added this one as a bite to our Nikkei tasting. It has a plump, juicy piece of scallop. Shinjuku - The shinjuku is a must order, and our favorite Nikkei bite of the night. It was simple, delicious, and a perfect way to showcase the quality of their fish and flavors. I had a group dinner here, so we all had a blast trying lots of different things. I think this is a perfect date night spot for your adventurous partner.  Parking is plentiful, hot sake is flowing, and food is interesting to talk about and enjoy together. Enjoy!

    Find parking on the street.. This place is wonderful from…read morethe modern cultural decor to their food. The quality of ingredients is top tier. All the staff was super hospitable and lovely. Such a different and unique experience i love it I think I found my new sushi spot! What we ordered: Tuna taco (fire and fresh) Peruvian cebiche*(perfection amazing fresh citrusy top tier unique) Hibachi tostada Spicy edamame Salmon lime roll*(different and had a perfect crispy texture inside) Bixby knolls roll (was good but didnt realize this also had cream cheese between this one and salmon lime, the salmon lime is way better) I highly recommend

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    Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls  - BIXBY ROLL

    BIXBY ROLL

    Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls  - BLUEFIN TUNA TASTING

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    Yume Japanese Restaurant - Long Beach

    Yume Japanese Restaurant - Long Beach

    4.5(240 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    Service: Great!…read more Ambiance: Casual, cozy, modern and clean. Food: The best sushi I have had in CA so far, and I live here. I enjoyed my omakase set and little too much, and everything else we ordered. We had so much food since we were celebrating a birthday. Bonus: for your birthday you get a small complimentary ice cream and they even provide a crown for you to wear for photo opps if desired. I loved it so much I came back the next day with another loved one. My new go to spot.

    I was extremely disappointed with my experience here. I chose this restaurant because of the nearly…read morefive-star reviews praising the service and overall experience, but unfortunately that was not what we experienced at all. When we arrived, we added our name to the waitlist. There was nobody ahead of us, and the system estimated a 6-16 minute wait. We checked in and waited off to the side as instructed. Over the next 30+ minutes, multiple parties arrived after us, including several parties of two and even a large party of six. Every single one of them was seated before us. When I finally asked the hostess about it, she told me they prioritize large parties first. That policy makes absolutely no sense when smaller parties have already been waiting significantly longer. By that point, we had already waited nearly double the maximum quoted time. I then asked how much longer it would be, and was told it would still be at least another 20 minutes. At that point, we were looking at almost a 50-minute wait for what was originally quoted as 6-16 minutes, despite multiple later arrivals being seated ahead of us. The issue wasn't just the wait itself -- it was the complete lack of fairness, communication, and organization. If your wait times are inaccurate and your seating system skips over customers repeatedly, you should be upfront about it instead of wasting people's time. Unfortunately, we left before even getting the chance to try the food because the customer service experience completely ruined it.

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    Yume Japanese Restaurant - Long Beach
    Yume Japanese Restaurant - Long Beach - Fresh Jumbo Scallop Sashimi

    Fresh Jumbo Scallop Sashimi

    Yume Japanese Restaurant - Long Beach

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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.4(2.3k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Lunch with some friends and this was their pick. It was a great one and I was very pleased with it…read more The parking was a little confusing as there was construction going on in the back area where parking and the front entrance is. It shares parking with a couple other business and the entrance is just off the alleyway off Carson. Construction in the back did halt some of the parking spaces and entrance on one side. I didn't know where the entrance was walking around the block which found out later that the entrance was where parking is. I believe you could get on the waitlist but it was still early during lunch time when we arrived that it wasn't necessary. The restaurant itself isn't that big. A good amount of Asian modern style seating. Menu is pretty limited but gets down to the punch. Ramen, a couple of rice dishes and starters. Basically it. They had some alcoholic drink options too. We started off with some beers, the crispy chicken which was really nice. Thick chunks of thighs lightly deep fried and served with a dipping sauce. Juicy and tender. Entrees, the tonkatsu which you could make into a combo that comes with a side salad, and with salmon poke bowl or spicy tuna bowl for an additional fee. The broth for the ramen was quite tasty and paired really well with everything that added to it. And very filling. Also had the pork rice bowl with pork chashu, green onions, poached egg, spinach on top of rice. That was quite tasty and filling as well. There's a small and large option. Lastly the vegan ramen with sesame miso broth, broccolini, corn, bean sprouts, soy meat, tofu, baby kale with chili oil. Food was quite tasty and very filling. Service was great with friendly staff. Didn't take long for the items to arrive. The place isn't that big so it does get busy.

    Writing this review on the food we ordered - salmon poke and pork buns - because I know they are…read moreknown for their ramen. I was craving poke and my boyfriend came across this place. We ordered via third party app because the preparation of the poke sounded intriguing and different. The food came in cute packaging. When we opened the containers, in my opinion there was too much rice/quinoa to fish portion. I did enjoy the taste of the poke. It had bits of sour notes from the apple dressing, which is different from what you normally order with poke. The avocado balances out the sourness. And the poke surprisingly pairs well with quinoa. The pork buns were really delicious! It has that umami taste you look for when eating pork. The meat was very tender - easy to bite and chew. The bun was nice and soft - had good texture. And the onions that came on it was good. You don't get that oniony, bitter taste that lingers in your mouth. Overall, I enjoyed the food. Poke was good but idk if I'd order it again because the rice-fish portions are off. But I definitely need to try the ramen cos I know that's what they're known for.

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    HiroNori Craft Ramen - Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

    Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna

    HiroNori Craft Ramen
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    Shoyu Ramen

    Koi Japanese Cuisine - Uni

    Koi Japanese Cuisine

    4.0(769 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$

    Celebrating the winter holidays with our daughter and granddaughter, Diane and I had one of our…read morebest meals here, with flawless service by Yesenia R. No Live Scallops were available, which displeased my daughter and granddaughter--but not me, because they are one of the most expensive items sold here when in stock. The two disappointed diners were comforted somewhat by two Seal Beach Rolls, while I enjoyed a great Spicy Tuna Roll which did not have overwhelming spiciness. Diane was happy with two orders of All Shrimp Tempura, while I dabbled with one order of Assorted Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura that included great-tasting delicate Sweet Potato, Zucchini, Broccoli, Mushroom and Onion Tempura, besides hot and juicy Shrimp Tempura. Miso Soup was good, as well as a small included salad. As to which dressing is tastier between Ginger and Poppyseed Dressing, I still can't make up my mind. So, as usual, I applied each one to half of the salad. For my chosen entree Sukiyaki was fine--just not as hot as usual. And the portion was large enough to give some to my granddaughter and still have enough food remaining at dinner's end for a likeable lunch the next day. Koi will continue to be my favorite go-to restaurant for non-teppan Japanese cuisine.

    The foods not like it used to be ... Bad service ! I ask…read morefor ginger but never bring out I have to ask again for it

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    Koi Japanese Cuisine - Dining Room

    Dining Room

    Koi Japanese Cuisine - Green tea ice cream

    Green tea ice cream

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