My husband and I have been to this Tokyo Wako location twice now, and we definitely LOVE their sushi! The food has been great both times, but they seriously need to fix their A/C because the restaurant has been uncomfortably warm during both of our visits. Since we also had our infant son with us, the air felt especially stuffy for him. The staff are very kind and constantly check in on us to make sure everything is okay, which we really appreciate. Both mine and my husband's favorite appetizer is the spicy garlic edamame because the sauce they add to it is soooo good! We could honestly order that alone and be happy We've also ordered from their alcohol menu before, but unfortunately the drinks are pretty expensive and weren't as tasty as we expected them to be. So overall sushi and service are great, but the uncomfortable temperature really affects the experience. If they get that A/C fixed, we may just come back. read more

I know to generally avoid 3-star restaurants on Yelp, but my mom wanted to eat sushi here for the ocean view on our date so we decided to give it a try. I try to give high reviews, but this place needs improvement. I'm not sure if their A/C was broken, but for expected hot weather in July it was very stuffy inside. We were advised to sit in front of their one rotating fan on the sushi side, but the lighting there was so dim and we noticed a few of the ceiling lights weren't turned on or were broken. We ended up asking to sit outside where there was more ventilation. I will say the servers are very friendly which I appreciate. The menus were peeling off the middle seams and the patio was not well maintained. I know it is hard to mess up a classic Rainbow Roll and it was the only sushi roll that was non-tempura or baked, so we ordered that, their Albacore Crispy Onion and Yellowtail Carpaccio. Sadly the only thing that tasted fresh on the Rainbow Roll was the avocado. The tuna and the albacore tasted fishy but we came hungry so that got the better of us. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was a lot easier to eat. Overall, I realize this restaurant is more catered towards teppanyaki, but if they decided to make a whole separate menu for sushi, the quality needs to be good enough for people to want to order it again. read more

Food was very typical for this type of restaurant. It was good and the cook did a great job with the seasoning. Parking is a drag. Had to park near the outlets and walk about 8 minutes. The reason im giving this place 2 stars is because our cook and another patron decided to speak spanish and converse only with eachother throughout the entire meal. Our cook only acknowledge us when telling us the ingredients going into the dish. No real entertainment, no jokes, it was a bummer. Wait staff werent that prompt. I wanted refills on my drinks. They dont come to check on their guests for long periods of time. read more

Just had dine in, no hibachi service. Staff was friendly and quick. Food came out fast and was tasty. They brought large portions of the yum yum sauce, which I appreciated. read more

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I was staying nearby for a conference and wanted to venture out for dinner along the water and this spot was easy to get a table right away at. The service was great- our waitress was quick to get our order. There was something sticky on the backs of our chairs that we kept getting stuck to. It was also incredibly hot inside the restaurant with no air flow from fans or even A/C. The meal wasn't as enjoyable with us sweating so much. I did really enjoyed the caterpillar roll I ordered. Highly recommend! We also split a large Sapporo. It was yummy! read more

Tokyo Wako - Caterpillar Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Returning customers to this location and Chef Alex seasoning is the best! Will continue to go! read more

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Amazing Japanese restaurant! The fried rice and steak were both so delicious, and the service was excellent. The architecture and design of the restaurant were also incredible and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a great place for a meal and a beautiful atmosphere! read more

Tokyo Wako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had such a great meal at Tokyo Wako Long Beach! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was fast, attentive, and so understanding with our kids -- which made the whole experience stress‑free and enjoyable. We ordered the Caterpillar roll, the California roll, and the Teriyaki Chicken bento box, and everything was sooo fresh and yummy! The sushi tasted crisp and flavorful, and the teriyaki chicken was juicy with great savory sauce -- total crowd‑pleasers. (Most sushi rolls here are roughly $13-$17, and entrees/bento boxes are usually around $20-$25+ depending on what you get). Parking was easy -- there's a garage and on‑site valet in downtown Long Beach (street parking can be a bit more limited), so we didn't stress about finding a spot before dinner. The atmosphere is fun and lively -- perfect spot for date night, family dinner, or celebrating something special. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

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I can't recommend this restaurant. The staff weren't very friendly or welcoming, and the overall experience was pretty disappointing. At one point, their staff kept walking back and forth next to me carrying a tray that was dripping water, and it actually dripped onto my feet. No apology or acknowledgment. Also, the AC didn't seem to be on despite how hot it was. read more

Tokyo Wako - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very very disappointed. The food is very bad in quality. The bill for 4 was around 200 and while not super expensive you do expect a good quality. Sashimi platter had 8 pcs and the fish was mediocre at best. The katsu was horrible. Frozen chicken cut so thin that when trying to separate breading from chicken you couldn't. Certainly not a Japanese inspired dish. The chicken fried rice was off. Probably cooked days before. I had it exchanged for white rice which really was the highlight of the meal. Edamame was good and fresh. Ordered two hand rolls for 22.00 and they upcharge 4.00 each for Ika. Not sure what would have came with original handroll maybe rice? Anyway I'm sure the restaurant won't be there next time I visit so save yourself some disappointment. Sad but seems to the norm for this area. Tip suggestion started at 18%. No chance waiter was pleasant so left 25.00 read more

Friendly service though the place is run-down and looks like a dump. Patched plaster on the lobby ceiling, bathrooms in poor condition, patio furniture stained and dirty, broken floor tiles. The food was bland and not very flavorful. Portion size to value, on a scale of 1-10, 5. read more

Hair arrived on plate, no apology. portions were not evenly distributed by chef as I got 3 pieces of shrimp, a couple scallops, and a couple pieces of steak absolutely not worth $60. Left still hungry. Then they tried to charge me $700 even though I ordered only $100 worth of food. Never coming back. read more

We made a reservation for my husbands birthday because this is his favorite restaurant we arrived and were seated promptly our chef came and cooked for us. We noticed he had a fan on his supply cart but we didnt think much of it. Once he started cooking the heat became unbearable. We realized the windows and doors were open because the air conditioning was not working we called our waitress and she denied it not working and brought us a fan. We had to interrupt our dinner pack it to go and leave. We didnt get dessert and we were not able to sing happy birthday. They ruined what should have been a great evening. As i was leaving i asked to speak with the manager. I told him he had an obligation to disclose that the Air conditioning is not working. This way customers can choose. All he did was apologize. Very disappointed. read more

Coming highly recommended by local area friends we dined a couple times to experience both dine-in areas. We found the high marks came from the Teppan dine-in area with its theatrical chef. The food tastes better there, probably because of the dynamic vibe set by the chef. For the most part we ordered the Panko chicken, garlic edamame and fried rice for comparison on both visits. Obviously for the Teppan Dine in we also ordered the shrimp and scallops from the Teppenyaki menu. The dine-in only was to the left of the host station. It's not as bright as the other side and the servers are a lot more melancholy. It was as if they got the short end of the stick to serve in the "uncool" part of the restaurant. As such the chicken seemed overcook and not as tasty. The miso soup, that came with entree, wasn't as hot. Even the edamame wasn't as exceptional. Obviously the Teppan dine area delivered. Our return visit will definitely be on this side. On another note, we appreciated their 60% discount on valet parking with validation. read more

Tokyo Wako - Panko chicken and fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was good but I sweated my shirt out it is unacceptable for a Hibachi grill to not have AC in August very disappointed my wife asked for a fan they gave her a plate to fan herself, very unprofessional!!!! Disappointed!! read more

The food was mediocre, it was like a sauna in there. Hibachi during a heatwave is not cool. They didn't even have the doors open atleast. The chef and people were nice. Ambiance, I was shook, it was dirty in there and had a smell. Very run down establishment.. read more

We've been here a few times with family for their Hibachi dinners. Today, my husband and I had a Monday day date in Long Beach. We were walking around. The pier stopped in for some refreshing drinks and appetizer. They're outside patio area had a great ambience soothing music right by the water. Service was great. Made us feel welcome and comfortable. Can't wait to come back. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience at Tokyo Wako. The food was mid at best. My steak was overcooked and had way too much fat on it. The worst part was my iced tea had bugs in it. I brought it to the waitress's attention, and instead of apologizing and removing the drinks from the bill, they simply brought me another drink. At that point, it honestly felt like they just brought me more "bug juice." On top of that, our waitress was inattentive and came across as rude. For a restaurant where you expect good food, service, and an enjoyable experience, this definitely missed the mark. I understand things happen, but how a restaurant handles a problem, especially something as serious as bugs in a drink, makes all the difference. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location based on my experience. read more

I'm surprised to see some low rating for this place. We had a large party - maybe a dozen of us? We had a nice private room. The initial service to get or drink order was a bit slow, but things flowed nicely after that. Our chef was very talented and hilarious. The food was prepared well and portions were more than enough to enjoy leftovers the next day. read more

Five stars because Dodo and Alex gave us the best experience for my birthday! Alex was amazing and accommodated all my requests! Dodo was working hard making sure everything was all filled up for us. The major downside is that the AC has been broken for two weeks. Luckily we got a spot by an open door but Alex was clearly very hot. There wasn't a very strong breeze so me and my party were definitely hot and sweating when our meal was being prepared. Management really needs to fix his and treat their staff a little better. They all do a great job but a little AC could make the experience that much better. Again, big thanks to Dodo (whose birthday is coming up, Leo Queen!) and Alex who prepared our food to perfection! read more

Perfect food, beautiful service and amazing food. We like the service as a perfect and the chef Anselmo show perfect Service

Came out to celebrate my son's 10th birthday and it was super delicious as always. Tokyo Wako in DTLB is awesome. The service and atmosphere make the meal that much better. I highly recommend trying it out for yourself to experience the food. read more

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Me and my family have been coming here for years we like it, my wife she doesn't really care for Benihana. She prefers this place. The show the food the presentation everything is top-notch and the view of the ocean is even better. You can't beat it. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Great appetizers, even better main course. You can add what you like and create your own flavor. AMAZING STAFF. Great cooks. I try to come her at a minimum of every two months. It would be 1 time a week if I lived in LB. read more

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The food is good and the service was great. I recommend making reservations since it is a busy location. There is plenty of convenient garage parking. read more

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We had a family reunion today at the Long Beach location. It could not have gone better! The food, service and ambiance were excellent! The staff were accommodating and patient. Shout out to the manager Brian who went out of his way to make a party a success! Thank you for everything! read more

Food = Delicious! The Service was great and fast! I like how I told the Chef I want my Salmon cut up into cubes and I wanted it cook Crispy! It was delicious that way! I Love Salmon Bites! This place is Steps away from the Water which I LOVE! The place is Huge and lighting inside is just right! Go check it out! Parking is Valet unless you park across the street in the parking Structure and walk! Yummmy! read more

We came to this restaurant for lunch on a Sunday right when they opened, around noon. We were the third table seated for Teppanyaki and were really looking forward to it since it was a small family gathering and a bit of a special occasion. A few of us hadn't been to a Teppanyaki dinner in a long time, and one family member had never experienced it before, so we were excited to share that with them and enjoy the classic tableside cooking show. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. The chef who cooked for us seemed uninterested and barely engaged with the table. There was almost no entertainment or showmanship -- he said "volcano" once, did a very minimal onion volcano, and that was basically the extent of the performance. It felt rushed and lacking in energy. I started to get the sense it might be that kind of experience because none of the other tables around us seemed to be having much of a show either. On top of that, the overall service and attention to detail were lacking. After finishing our soups and salads, our empty plates sat in front of us for nearly 20 minutes before anyone came to clear them, which made things feel a bit neglected. The food itself was fine but didn't make up for the dull atmosphere and lack of interaction. For a place that's supposed to be lively and fun, the whole meal just felt flat. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a real Teppanyaki experience -- it just didn't have the energy, entertainment, or service that make this type of dining special. read more

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I came on a weekday evening with a friend, wasn't too crowded. Tables, booths, and plenty of bar seating available. Some drinks sounded really good. The hostess was very kind and patient. We ordered to go then waited at the bar. The place is cute inside and dimly lit. Our food came fairly quick. Prices weren't outrageous. We got garlic edamame, that was delicious. I tried an Alaskan roll for the first time and it was actually pretty good. I should've got some eel sauce or teriyaki on the side though. Serving size was nice. My friend got shrimp fried rice. She said it was good but was disappointed about the amount of shrimp and felt like it wasn't really worth it. She also ordered a California roll, which was decent, and a spicy tuna hand roll that she hardly touched. Cute for a casual night out. I would return. read more

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Had a 40th celebration last night and we had a ball.. our cook Edgar was funny and we all loved him. Everything was good and cook to our liking the only thing was the drinks wasn't too good. Seemed water down and not strong at all especially when I order a Cadillac margarita, it wasn't to my liking. The place is beautiful as always and the staff is friendly and very attentive read more

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The resteraunt itself looks nice, beautiful Japanese architecture that entices and draws you in and this is where the trouble begins. The staff here are rude and dismissive, service was rare and poor - with one waitress attempting to turn off the overhead lights at our table while we were eating. My teppanyaki chef was a child in chefs clothing who served my steak BLUE when I asked for medium rare and then threw a fit and became unresponsive when I asked him to cook it for longer. To put it in perspective: I had asked him if it was medium rare instead of blue, which he said it was, I asked him to cook it some more then to make it pink throughout, instead of a raw burgandy red. This madchild then takes only four pieces of my sliced steak to re-cook instead of the entire thing and claims that this is my fault since I didn't ask for my steak to be "medium well". Maybe you're thinking I'm being overly harsh but NO, I bit my tongue and politely asked what he considered "pink throughout" to be, hence the "medium well" quip he gave me. The issue with re-cooking the steak also didn't happen to a woman at my table, although her medium rare steak was blue as well, with the chef taking the entire piece instead of having to be asked to cook the rest. And service was like this the whole time, here: do you want shrimp? No. Fuck you I wasn't asking, here's your shrimp. I'm paraphrasing of course, onto the food quality: It's mediocre. I've had better steak from supermarkets, better fried tofu from tea-bars, and better vegetables from my home garden. It was shit like this the entire night, an attitude of contempt, constantly having to fight the staff on things both big and small and it's NOT cheap to come here. An average plate is going to cost you 45$ dollars before tip, before tax. I ended up paying 70$ here and all I got was to write a review telling you THESE GUYS SUCK! read more

Perks of getting in during an early afternoon Sunday lunch? Open and very spacious seating around bar area, quiet, clean, and lunch special prices. We tried the steak, salmon, and shrimp entrees along with the firecracker roll and salmon sashimi. All were cooked well and very good. Salad was a bit drenched in the sauce but soup and fried rice were decent. I was in it for the win with the veggies. So good! My toddler said the shrimp was too squishy, but she did enjoy the salmon and the white rice. That's always a win for a five stars on my end. Service was attentive, friendly, and all around a great experience. Thank you! read more

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The waitresses are really nice and very quick, the sushi was not the best, it tasted off and gave me some stomach issues. It is about $17-$20 per plate. read more

Just celebrated my B-Day w/our awesome Chef - Edgar I got the filet mignon and lobster. My wife got the shrimp kids got the chicken and the eagle bowl. Vegetable tempura was same with carpaccio beef. He was fun entertaining. Very attentive to our 2 young boys and the other couple's baby. 5-Stars for Edgar read more

Highly Underrated hidden gem / food was cooked to perfection - so much flavor and exactly medium rare/ well done how we ordered. We got the WAKO WAKO specials with the emperor steak and jumbo shrimp (with the additional $5 chicken fried rice). Let me just say you get a lot of food too - easily can take half to go for lunch the next day. Our server DODO / a blonde sweet lady was great- always pre bussing and quick with refills. It was my partner's birthday - they brought him out a little icecream that was delish. Overall, great service, great energy from the chef, great flavors, and great portions. Love this spot - my mai Thai was yummy and strong - perfect balance of sweetness & liquor. read more

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I'm not really a fan of Teppanyaki but we came here for drinks and food because it's fun especially if you have kids. Kids love these places. Our Teppanyaki chef was super awesome and funny and kept us entertained while he put on a little show and cooked our food. The place is really spacious and can definitely accommodate large parties. The sashimi (assorted sashimi A) wasn't bad, quite basic but that's better than having bad sashimi. The cooked food was decent but the kids loved it . Can't say anything bad about this place. The experience of Teppanyaki grill was awesome and staff as great. They do serve cocktails and assorted beers. I'd recommend this place for a great night out with the family or some friends who have never had Teppan before. read more

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Came from far because the website says the restaurant closes at 9 PM, but when we arrived at 8:39 PM we were told we couldn't be seated anymore. It was frustrating to drive all the way there just to be turned away before closing time. If the kitchen or seating closes earlier, that should be updated online so customers know ahead of time. Very disappointing experienc read more

I give 2star Location front of beach is ok but Need renovation and Need better chef Don't want go back any more Not a traditional Japanese food American style Asian food read more

This place is kind of like Benihanas. The food here is also similar to it. Not too sure what the difference it except for chef tricks. They add garlic butter onto EVERYTHING. I got the 3 course teppanyaki and the food was... alright, maybe like a 5/10, but the experience was pretty cool. The fan is pretty loud so I wouldn't say it's the best place for conversation. read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. The restaurant was unhygienic. we saw cockroaches, and the menus were visibly dirty and sticky. The overall cleanliness was unacceptable and left us feeling uncomfortable. We didn't even stay to order we walked out immediately. Definitely would not recommend. read more

Tokyo Wako - Walking cockroaches on the grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California