I have been wanting to give this place a try and finally got the opportunity. Unfortunately I was…read morein the moment so I did not take any photos. Everything was really fresh and prepared well. The restaurant has beautiful vaulted ceilings and great vibes. Only note was the music was all over the place but not a big deal at all. We ordered a lot since we were both very hungry and left satisfied. Starters: Spicy garlic edamame - great flavor and not overly done (5/5) Shrimp & Veggie tempura- perfect amount of batter (5/5) Gyoza (5/5) Mains: Chicken Teriyaki served with miso soup, salad, and steamed rice. (4/5) only because the salad while good had a little too much dressing, not a deal breaker. Sake sashimi 5/5 Tiger roll 5/5 Would definitely recommend as a great sushi spot and will be back!

10 out of 10 for service. It is the saving grace of this place. Fish is fresh and good. However…read morethere are other sushi places that offer equivalent or better menu options at half the price. Tourist central, so expect a bit of noise. There's also a random disco ball? Cool but not sure what the heck Kuma is trying to go for here. Get the basic rolls, the specials are where they get you with price and overload it was sauces. The basics are delicious and authentic. As I said, the wait staff really are the only reason I've come back here. They always make me smile and know exactly what is best and freshest on the menu.

Solid local sushi restaurant in the PG area of Monterey. Great service, high-quality cuts and fish…read moreprep that are generous and delicious. Fresh fish that is seasoned well and paired well with the right amount of seasoned rice. Plenty of sake selection to pair with your meal. Beers are cold and fantastic. Parking is very limited and street-based only. Indoor and outdoor seating is pretty limited, so it can be a little bit of a wait to get a seat during busy hours. Good for small groups and friends catching up. Can be a date night but can be a bit hectic during busy times. Kids are welcome but it's a boisterous place as well. Prices are a bit on the higher side, so dinner can be a bit more expensive than anticipated. Recommended.

One of my travel companions craved sushi so our Saturday lunch venue was here. We found street…read moreparking across the street a little before they opened around 10:50 am. As we walked towards the entrance, we noticed the building looks to be a house converted into the quaint eatery. The greeter led us to a table on the far left next to the fireplace for our party of five. They really did an interesting display above the fireplace (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=120&select=r42btqKfvvKsIOYknRbdjg). We studied the menu and discussed how we would craft our meal and what to order. We agreed to do everything family style. We started with the beef asparagus (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=RlbIYWT6B9eQt-RagCVKig), 6 pc, an interesting appetizer with a tender, lean beef piece wrapped around an asparagus spear. We also shared the combo tempura (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=QNLssRbP07gLE1f9UXJygg), comprised of two pieces of shrimp and assorted be vegetables to that include sweet potato/yam, onion, and zucchini, I believe. This was okay as I had the squash and one of the shrimp. The two meals that we ordered came with miso soup and salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=QNLssRbP07gLE1f9UXJygg) and I enjoyed the soup for this slightly chilly noon meal. We shared the chef's choice sashimi dinner (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=72&select=gDhRF8lrf4084V0nlOwLRg), 16 pieces assorted sashimi - tuna, salmon, hamachi, scallops, shrimp, and surf clam; everything tasted fresh and the fish pieces were generous. Next, we shared the sukiyaki with beef (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=f40nJOx1Pt_G1i3TnJkHkQ), tofu + vegetables, glass noodles, soy-based soup; this came with a bowl of rice and we apportioned the sukiyaki into personal bowls to enjoy. I liked that the flavors were balanced and there as plenty of glass noodles. Our last item was the King Kong roll sushi (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=XMUp9bipmbbacgqUG13mRA), In - shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and cucumber, Top - Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tobiko, and secret sauce. We were their first customers and the dining rooms gradually filled to about 3/4 capacity by the time we left. There were guests dining at the outdoor tables too with the comfortably sunny weather. Both the hostess and a waitress tended to our needs in bringing our food, removing empty plates and bowls, and refilling our water glasses, both friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our meals and it was convenient. *** note - I started having stomach issues later that afternoon so, though not confirmed, I am unsure whether there was an issue with one of the sashimi items. Our meal was on Saturday 9/12/26.

We walked into Nura sushi mostly because other restaurants closed at 8PM and Nura was open until…read more9PM, but we were not disappointed. The food was fresh, filling, and delicious! We got the Nura Sampler which had 6 nigiri pieces of huge slabs of Tuna, Yellowfin, and Salmon and 4 sashimi. The serving size was solid and it came with seaweed and cucumber salad. We also got a Lady In Red roll which was delicious. The copper tables are an interesting touch and service was great. Because it was late and there were only 3 tables, our food came out fast and we were in and out in 40 mins. Our only comments are: 1. The menu doesn't do the food justice because there are no pictures so it's hard to see what may be interesting to customers. Highly recommend updating the menu with photos. 2. We ordered house wine and they don't give a menu for alcohol. We were surprised by the $17/glass cost of a plain house cab.

It's a nice restaurant, they play hip music and the staff is absolutely amazing and super…read moreattentive! That was my favorite part. As for the food, I felt like it's overrated. I've had significantly better sushi than what they served at similar value. They do not have a drink menu since they have such limited options. It's unfortunate that is so difficult to find above average food in Monterey Bay. With that being said, I still enjoyed my visit and had a wonderful time.

I'm a local and pass by this spot all the time, so I was excited to finally stop in for dinner and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious, from the side dishes to the kalbi. The kimchi was so good I couldn't stop eating it, and the fish cake and sweet, crunchy radish were just as tasty. The kimchi kalbi was so flavorful and so tender. The ramyeon was delicious, especially with the mandu added in, and the chicken bowl had great flavor too. I definitely recommend giving this place a try, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm craving Korean food. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. It's a smaller space, but it feels welcoming. The service was excellent as well. I believe the owner was there cooking while we were dining, and he seemed very friendly and kind, chatting with customers and greeting regulars who stopped by. Overall, it was a great experience!

Ugh, I really wanted to love this place because I LOVE Korean food. The food looked so good, but…read moreunfortunately the experience was really uncomfortable because of what was happening with the staff. The manager (?) and a waitress were arguing and actually screaming at each other in front of everyone in the restaurant. It was so loud and uncomfortable that it honestly ruined the experience for us. We ended up asking for to-go boxes only about 5 minutes after our food came out because we just didn't feel comfortable sitting there with all the arguing happening around us. It's a shame because the food looked really good and I was excited to try everything! Also, fair warning: their spicy seasoning is REALLY spicy.

A must have, the food is so good. So many options! The…read moreservice from the hostess to our waitress Marrissa is spectacular. The table next to us just happened to be the owner here and his brother thebowner of Hulas in Santa Cruz. We sat out in the patio which was so romantic! If you never have eaten here give it a try.

It was pretty late and most restaurants nearby were already closed, except this one and it had good…read morereviews, so we decided to give it a try. My family and I arrived around 8:30 PM and were seated immediately. The menu was interesting, though I was a bit disappointed there was no dedicated kids menu. When we asked our waiter, he mentioned they did have two kid-friendly options available: a cheese quesadilla and chicken & rice. We ordered both of those, along with calamari from the starters and a Thai chicken rice dish. Unfortunately, none of it landed well for us. The cheese quesadilla came with nothing but melted cheese between the tortilla no sides, no sauce. The chicken from the kids menu needed salt badly, and the sauce that came with it wasn't to our liking either. The calamari dish was especially disappointing -- just 5 strips for $15, which felt like a rip-off, and the sauce was watery and not good. The chicken bowl came with plantains, chicken, beans, and rice, but the beans caught us off guard, they didn't mention this in the menu. Overall, we didn't enjoy any of the dishes, and the food-to-price ratio felt way off.

It's HUGE!!! And heavy. 100% value/money…read more Ingredients looked and tasted fresh. As for the taste, much depends on how well you can stack the various options as the ordering was fully customizable.

Let's just say this - there's a reason why there's a divide between where you order and where the…read morebowls are made. For one, ingredients - don't count on what you order being what is made. We ordered two bowls from the kiosk only to find that what they had left was what ended up being put in our bowls. What they had listed on the menu? Don't count on it- it probably won't be included in your bowl. Sauces? lol yeah... right... better count on a salt lick over something you'd expect to have saucy and full of flavor. Overall - a solid... DISAPPOINTMENT.

Legit . I'm sitting…read morehere right now writing this review because it is SO good!! The fish is so fresh, it's so smooth, it's so EVERYTHING you want sushi to be! I added cream cheese and macadamia nuts to my roll and it's just amazing. Quick friendly service. My food came out fast! The combo of the lemon and cilantro is killer! Can't wait to come back

***TO GO ORDER*** First time visit to Crystal Fish and it…read morewas a solid experience. Highlights: 1. Service - Despite being a to go order, service was still first class. Order was double checked, chopsticks, napkins, wasabi, ginger, all the sauces were packed nicely Order was prepared in about 18 minutes, which was 2 mins faster than the expected 20 mins. Perfect! 2. Hot Food - Chicken Katsu, Salmon Bento box - Both were huge, cooked well, and held up on our walk back to our hotel where we ate on the patio. Expect being full!!!! 3. Salmon Salad - Solid set of lettuce and a generous portion of fresh salmon, highly recommend if you like fresh greens + salmon 4. Side Salad - Not only a solid serving of greens, but cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and a bunch of other nice finds completed the salad Room for improvement: 1. Chirashi - Rice was bland and the cuts of fish were 1/4" thick, which is not a great way to enjoy sashimi 2. Sushi Dinner - Overall, solid, except for the hamachi. It was rancid. I hope this was a one off. NOTE - The CA Roll and other fish were fine, but the hamachi had gone bad Overall, I'd go back, but focus on the hot food.

Cozy sushi spot that offers both prepared and made to order dishes. I stopped by on a Monday…read moreevening and the small space was decently filled. I snagged a window seat. I ordered the #120 which came with 4 pieces of Lobster roll and 4 pieces of nigiri for $20. The fish and rice were both super fresh, I really enjoyed it. The cashier was also super friendly. I would for sure return for a quick bite.

3.5 stars $19 katsu…read morew chicken curry: It's fine; classic Japanese yellow curry. The pork cutlet was tasty and juicy though.

Fish taco is delicious!! They were out of cash so offered to make it free, I ended up just putting…read moremy whole $10 in the tip jar :). Even my friend who doesn't like fish loved it! Apparently taste varies per taco, but fish was a hit.

Fish tacos were FIRE, exactly how they should be made IMO…read more Fast, fresh and friendly, highly recommend.

We ate there last night. We got there right before they were closing. No problem! We were greeted…read moreescorted to our table. The restaurant is decorated very nice in cultural decor. The food was excellent. Our waiter was the owner. Extremely professional and polite. Unfortunately no pictures. Definitely will return for more!

Honestly more like a 3.5 but rounding up to support a local small business…read more Pros Generous portions Loved their veggies (baby corn, broccoli, bell peppers) Clean and nice atmosphere Friendly staff Tasty chicken skin Nice curry flavors Cons Chicken was a bit dry Salmon was partially undercooked