The Most Delicious Japanese in Long Beach

Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior

★★★★☆ 4.4 (905) • $$

"Wow, so delicious! My first time here and there was a bit of a wait, but definitely worth it! The tempura was crispy, and the fish was very fresh. I've never had tempura sauce with grated radish in it, but I enjoyed it. I'm not a fan of shrimp so it was great that I was able to substitute it with veggie tempura (chicken is also an available substitute).The service was good, it doesn't take too long for the food to come out, and the restaurant is clean. I can't wait to come back!"

Satoshi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (903) • $$

"Their menu is extensive and lots of good appetizers.The quality of the fish is superb . The rolls are so tasty, sushi are so amazing, the price are fair. What I got was completely justifies the prices. The only thing last time I was there the oysters not really fresh I like usually. The atmosphere is very chill and comfortable,Service was incredible . A lot of parking! ."

Sake2Me AYCE Sushi - Newport

★★★★★ 4.5 (810) • $$$

"AYCE selection is so yummy and fresh.Service is good and very helpful. Lots of varieties that you can choose.The place is kinda small and they are pack.This is our 1st time visiting this year. Will coma back"

Roll & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (806) • $

"Seems like this place is only for take-out. There are plenty of parkings around the area. There are bunch of chairs to sit and wait. The place is loud, the lady misheard the order number and didn't get the correct orders, but the food here is not bad."

Ootoro Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (867) • $$$$

"I came here for my birthday, and I was very delighted by the dishes! Tips:- Their wait staff isn't the most attentive, so I would work hard on flagging them down.- Waiting can be a PAIN on weekend nights. I highly suggest making a reservation a week in advance, or coming in half an hour early to be the first on the waitlist. I was second, and had to wait an hour and a half just to be seated.- If you plan to come with a large party, expect to have the exact number, because seating indoors is always packed!- Bar seating will get you in much faster, but you can only order off the sushi menu. Still worth it if you don't plan to buy any of the bowls.If you can make it through these hurdles, I'd say the food is very much worth the price. The ramen and chirashi bowls (both premium and non-premium) may seem pricey, but are definitely shareable between two people. The quality of their fish is so fresh that the price justifies it."

Oak & Coal

★★★★★ 4.5 (728) • $$$

"Oak and Coal has been on my list for a while, thanks to TikTok. It was also on my husband's list to try. Finally made it out with my husband and toddler one Monday evening in October, and we were not disappointed! There was no wait, but the steady foot traffic showed we were in for a treat. Here's what we tried: * Chicken Karaage: Perfectly cooked with a crispy, flavorful batter. The hint of lemon zest in the batter was a great touch, so we didn't even need to add extra lemon. * Chashu Bao Buns: Delicious, fluffy bao buns with pork that was tender and flavorful. Everything in it was perfectly balanced. * Kurobuta Sausage Skewer: The sausage was juicy and flavorful. Can't go wrong with it. * Snake River Wagyu Beef Skewer: Cooked to perfection. The flavor was fantastic, and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. * Seared Hamachi: Good, though we've had slightly better. The grilled asparagus was a nice addition, pairing well with the fish.For drinks, my husband tried a bartender's choice cocktail, which was deliciously refreshing. I went with the lychee spritz--light, refreshing, and not overly sweet.Overall, Oak and Coal was an awesome dining experience, and we can't wait to return and explore more of their full bar in the back (reservations only). Highly recommend!"

Sushi Koto

★★★★☆ 4.1 (863) • $$

"Super authentic Japanese spot with great sushi and bowls. It's very popular and there may be a wait, so I recommend calling in advance. The staff is very friendly and attentive. My boyfriend's dinner chirashi came with so much food! It's a little expensive but totally worth it."

Red Rock-Torrance

★★★★☆ 4.4 (736) • $$

"Been wanting to try this spot out and decided to take my wife here for Vday weekend lunch. There's ample parking outside in a big shopping plaza lot and praise GOD at 11:45am there's no wait. A few minutes after we ordered the place was full :)We ordered 2 large American beef don as that was recommended to us and I ordered a sunny side up egg with it. My wife had eggs for breakfast so she opt out. My wife enjoyed the meal and I was quit disappointed as I've been waiting a long time to try this place out and may have had a higher expectation plus when I'm paying more I expect more. I'll start off with the egg. It's sunny side up so I expected the yolk to be running but it was not. It was more like medium done without any liquid. The roast beef was part luke warm and part cold and I'd recommend parting the meat from the rice as it's hidden underneath and there's lots of it. The rice was not as soft as I expect from a Japanese restaurant and I didn't finish it.Overall: service was good, food came quick as I expect it's all pre-made and refrigerated then heated up but upside to that was we didn't have to leave the baby too long with my mother in law to watch. My wife enjoyed it so I'm happy about that. I will return if my wife ever craves for it but def not without her."

Show Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (701) • $$

"First time at Show Sushi, and wow the service was great and the sushi was fresh!The oysters were freshly shucked with tobiko and sriracha on top. 5/5 don't skip the lemon ;)Sashimi and nigiri combo 5/5 so fresh and tasty. Love the marinated salmon and toro! !Seaweed salad was a bit skimping but it was still good 4/5They gave us two freebies on the house which was awesome and the service always checked in on us consistently. Lovely employees, thank you! For all of this food it was $210 before tip.Will be coming back when I'm in the area!"

KooKoo Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (697) • $

"Small hole in the wall place with lots of flavor. We were at the ice rink down the street and walked over here for lunch. It is a small location on the edge of a strip mall. They have a few tables inside and out. Order at the counter. They have a good variety of foods. The wrap is grilled and delicious. We also got noodles, which had some kick. Everything we had good and we will definitely be back."

Blufish Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (748) • $$

"We've been here four separate times and had amazing food and service. While you order from a kiosk at the table, everything comes out quickly and hot. We had to be careful to not over order because our eyes were bigger than our stomachs.Some items were a little repetitive, but that can be avoided by looking at the pictures or reading the descriptions. Lots of options at a great price point. The fish was good quality and we felt we ate our values worth.Drink assortment limited and I did want hot green tea, but only a minor over sight.Great place but be mindful of the wait. The room usually turns all at once so if you time it wrong you'll be waiting a bit for something to open up."

Sushi Forest

★★★★★ 4.7 (570) • $$

"Good service makes great food! I believe that the service can make or break a restaurant experience. This place is a cute and intimate restaurant located in a strip mall across from the Bingo place. The fish was fresh and the servings generous. Highly recommend."

U Sushi & Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (579) • $$

"Convenient location, easy to order.I hear their sushi is good, but I love their Korean wings! Unfortunately, the wings do not love my stomach! They are so saucy that I just can't handle them. I might be back for sushi though!"

Gyutan Tsukasa USA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (620) • $$

"小事看格局， 細節見人品， 世間本無事，一切在人心～感恩節在帶孩子去南海岸買衣服，人山人海呀， 順便帶來吃全南加州最最好吃的牛舌飯， 小孩以前都是吃媽咪Togo 回去的，他們第一次自己過來，挑嘴的女兒超愛的，吃這牛舌飯是會上癮的，今天媽咪又過來吃了！"

AYCE Sushi SCM

★★★★☆ 3.7 (875) • $$$

"This was a great find. We were driving around looking for a place to eat and this place came up. Although it had some bad reviews (one being particularly recent), we decided to give it a shot anyway. We were very surprised by a few things:- the thickness of the sashimi cut (see photo)- the lack of rice in the nigiri (generally at AYCE, they'll pack on rice to get you full quicker)- the promptness of service (one of the recent reviews highlighted the terrible service)- the quality of the fishWe're looking to come back and this time with more people and a bigger appetite."

Kampai Sushi House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (709) • $$

"Love love love this place! Best fatty tuna a girl can have! I highly recommend this spot! Ask for server Mod she's great!"

Aki Sushi Bar - Bai Plu Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (854) • $$

"If you love noodles as much as I do, you have to put this place on your bucket list. Their noodles are rich with flavor. By the time you finish your noodles, your bowl would be completely empty, too.Let talk about this location. Parking is on the side of the building, pretty compact, and can get quite busy, so expect to park in the street. It is well worth the visit. The interior of the restaurant has a warm feeling to it, quite roomy from bar seating to regular tables seating. If it is busy, seating at the bar is good too. You can watch them prepare the sushi art work, pretty cool.They have quite a selection of food to choose from, but if you undecided, just try their noodles or fried rice special. You can't go wrong with that. What I usually order is:1. Boat Noodles Soup $14.99Noodle soup with beef, meat balls, beef stewed, and vegetables.2. Spicy Chicken Wings $15.99Fried chicken wings marinated with spicy special Thai sauce.3. Fireworks Roll $16.99Inside shrimp tempura and spicy tuna, top with seared tuna , sliced jalapeno, togarashi seasoning, and sweet ponzu sauce.I do switch things up but I always get their noodles, its a must for me. If you're like me, I tend to put Sriracha on everything, I suggest you dont ask for it here cause that's not thai spice. They have their own spice. LolThis place is unique in their own way, from design and presentation, it's pretty nice. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Enjoy it here or on the go. Share your experience.P.s. Don't forget to smile cause you're beautiful. SYOY!"

Rascals Teriyaki Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (848) • $$

"My 3rd visit here on our 3rd trip to CA, always a treat, quality fresh ingredients, outstanding flavor! Service is kind, quick, and the ambiance is casual cafe vibes! We may try to come more than once this year."

Ginzaya

★★★★☆ 4.1 (689) • $$

"Nice little restaurant and friendly service. Quick weekday dinner, the food satisfied our sushi craving. I forgot the names of the roll...I think one of them was the La Mirada roll, nevertheless all of them were delicious and I would order them again."

Oji Sushi & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (661) • $$

"For AYCE sushi this is the place to go! The fish quality compared to other AYCE places is truly top notch here. They have a limited on sashimi but otherwise all of the nigiri is unlimited. The actual size of the piece of sashimi on top of the rice is good sized; some places barely give you a piece and load it up with rice. The fish quality over all was good. The appetizers were amazing. We love a good crispy rice and garlic edamame and YUM! The cucumber salad is also delicious. Again for AYCE sushi this is phenomenal. Some of the staff were friendly/helpful and the restaurant itself needs some help. The bench cushions were split, the ceiling looks like somebody took a chunk out of it, and the bathroom.....oh boy it needs some love. The toilets were leaking so please get that fixed asap!"

Yanagi Kitchen - Redondo Beach

★★★★☆ 3.9 (686) • $$

"Quality sushi at such a great price. The fish is always so fresh. One of my favorite sushi spots."

Kiyo Sushi & Sake

★★★★☆ 3.9 (664) • $$$

"The food is amazing ... and only topped by the service from the waitress (Tran). Highly recommend and will be back soon."

Kobe Gyukatsu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (536) • $$

"Great tasting food and generous portions at this Japanese & Korean restaurant. I ordered the creamy curry udon, which is a twist on traditional Japanese curry udon. The dish includes udon noodles, beef, and vegetables in a cream sauce. It was my first time trying this dish after seeing it all over social media this past year, and I'm happy to say it lived up to the hype. The sauce was different; it was thicker than what I'm used to from Asian restaurants while still maintaining a subtle taste of curry. The creaminess of the sauce comes from the use of cooking cream, or alternatively, evaporated milk. So you can imagine how thick the sauce coating the udon noodles was. All in all, it was a satisfying meal. ******************My Ratings:1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry.2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return.3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me.4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return.5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it."

Hoka Hoka Sushi & Sake

★★★★☆ 4 (618) • $$

"Only 5 mins away , I can't believe we didn't try this place sooner. My husband sees this restaurant on his runs around the neighborhood and suggested we try it. We came here on Mother's Day right when it open at 5pm and luckily we got seating before the crowd. We were greeted immediately and seated. Our waiter was very nice and gave us recommendations on sake and about our happy hour options. We ordered the :chefs choice 12 piecered snapper sushi salmon teriyaki plate love love roll the Normandie rollYaegaki sakiMacaron ice cream cappuccino flavorEverything was delicious , especially the "love love rolls". That was our favorite!We will definitely be back!"

Ikeda Japanese Dining

★★★★☆ 4.3 (530) • $$

"I'm so happy that my usual sushi spot was closed on Sunday afternoon, because it led me to find Ikeda. The lunch specials were a great deal. They came with miso soup which was flavorful and had plenty of tofu pieces, 5 pieces of sushi or 6 pieces of sashimi, and a roll. I recommend choosing the sashimi - the pieces were large and the fish was clean and fresh. The dragon roll (california roll topped with eel) tasted amazing. I also really liked the garfield roll, which was a california roll topped with baked salmon. Lastly, we ordered a surf roll and I loved the seaweed salad on top! My husband said it was like a dessert roll. All the rolls were thick and well portioned. I will definitely come back and recommend to others. Service was friendly and efficient and there was nice ambiance. I think they still had their romantic Valentine's Day Playlist on because there was a lot of Bryan Adams and Celine Dion playing."

Donburi Cafè

★★★★☆ 4.4 (504) • $$

"Disappointing visit this time.Katsu Curry Don ($14.50): Very crispy pork katsu with fresh, delicious medium grain rice.Katsu Don ($14.5): This was a miss. One really realizes that missing the Japanese brown curry, the taste of the katsu isn't great. This one had a thick breading, causing the inside to be a bit gummy. It was supposed to have an egg on top, but instead it was put on top raw. The dish wasn't hot enough to cook it at all, so basically raw egg on top of rice."

Kumi Ko

★★★★★ 4.7 (422) • $$

"Parking is good and it's gated once you get there you will know why. Around the area is rough but it's a nice hidden gem with some of the freshest fish we tasted. Service was great possible owner is very attentive making sure everything is just right. Menu was a little confusing at first when ordering. Once all figured out we know for next time how to order. Quiet we went on a off day there and no one was there besides my little family. Will definitely come back here."

Kaigen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (489) • $$$

"My gf and I like usual were craving sushi and searched out a spot near by work. I had Kaigen bookmarked so we made a reservation at the bar. Parking is in an open lot, and it was pretty empty when we went inside. The menu is pretty standard, along with their specials on the board and their omakase options. They also do have yakitori which is a plus. We could not figure out what we wanted so we both decided on the sushi omakase. _Sushi Omakase ($42) Comes with 9 pieces nigiri sushi, and yellowtail hand roll or blue crab hand roll, miso soup and salad. The order is as follows;+Bluefin Tuna. The tuna is fresh and although I am not a big fan of bluefin tuna, this was simple and good. +Amberjack. A solid nigiri. It did not need much soy sauce as it was already dressed in a ligtht sauce that seemed like a ponzu sauce.+Sea Bream. A very light fish, and often can be a bit bland. It was topped with a bit of yuzu koshu and salt, that gives a light salty flavor to bring out the fish and a bit of spice from the yuzu koshu. +Scallop. One of my favorites. Fresh and meaty. Topped with a bit of black salt.+Cherry Salmon. Different from a regualr salmon and salmon belly. Less fatty than the belly, and a bit more sweeter. This was good.+Sea Bass. This was mild and light. The sauce and garnish on top was great. +Toro. The toro was fresh and slighty fatty. Melts in your mouth. +Black Cod. This is what I kept seeing on yelp and I was happy that it was included in the omakase, otherwise I would have ordered it a la carte. Slightly fatty and oily, but in the right ways. The char marks were beautifully done and had that nice depth of flavor to it. +Blue Crab Hand Roll. Pretty solid, I thought it was baked but that was my fault. Good amount of fresh crab meat to rice ratio. +Uni (off omakase) This nigiri was not the typical wrapped in nori nigiri. Just a big slab of fresh uni on top of the rice. It was fresh, not the best I''ve had, but enough to hit that uni craving. _Kiss of Fire Roll ($18) Spicy tuna, fresh jalapeno, cucumber and avocado inside, cajun peppered seared ahi tuna on top with chili ponzu sauce. This roll was a bit spicy but more of a peppery taste than a slow burning spice. A pretty good roll. I will say, I was not a fan of the sushi rice. I find that the rice can be more important than the fish itself, and I was not a fan of the texture. Overall very fair price for the quality. Great service. Will be back to itch my sushi cravings and try their yakitori as well."

Sakura Sushi & Roll

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (781) • $$

"What a gem! The salmon lover's roll is fresh and flavorful. Good prices! Plenty of tables and food options. If I lived closer, I would come more often!"

Okane Umi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (465) • $$

""Money Sea" or "Sea Money" as Okane Umi translates to English...or maybe it's "Show me (see) the money!"I've been here a few times now and I always enjoy myself. Really, my only complaint is the prices but then, sushi everywhere is pricey so this gripe isn't solely about Okane Umi. Still, I do think they could lower some of the prices to attract more clientele but maybe they don't need to because Okane Umi is quite popular. I guess I miss the old Club Sushi (Hermosa Beach) days with my Dad. We were monthly regulars of their amazing Happy Hour which included 1/2 price sushi and specials on drinks. I'd love to see that at Okane Umi and I'd definitely frequent it more often. But I digress.The restaurant itself is modern and attractive and the staff is friendly and attentive.Our most recent visit was for my birthday and my Mom was treating us. I'd made sushi at home multiple times of late so I let her pay for us this time. It is DEFINITELY cheaper to make sushi at home (I paid $6.75 for two pieces of salmon sushi at Okane Umi and I can get a big hunk of sushi grade salmon at Tokyo Central for $10-$12 that makes about 16 pieces), that's for sure, and I've gotten quite good at it, I must say. But every once in awhile, it's nice to turn it over to the professionals.And professionals they are. In addition to regular sushi (which is of very good quality), Okane Umi's menu is large with many creative rolls being offered. I really like how the menu has pictures and full descriptions of each roll.Of the more expensive rolls, we ordered the Hulk Roll ($17.50 - Inside: Spicy smashed Softshell Crab, Crab Meat / Outside: Avocado, Spicy Smashed Soft Shell Crab / With: Sriracha on the Top, Eel Sauce on the Side), Yellowtail Cilantro Roll ($18.50 - Inside: Cucumber, Yellowtail, Cilantro / Outside: Yellowtail, Serrano Pepper / With: Ponzu Sauce on the Top) and two of the rather ridiculously costly Umi Handrolls ($24.50 each - Inside: Cucumber, Chopped, Bluefin Tuna, Sea Urchin, Black Tobiko, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Green Onion / Outside: Wrapped with Soy Paper).Aside from the Umi Handroll, I'm not sure why the other two rolls were priced considerably higher than 'Premium Rolls' which are priced higher than the 'Basic Rolls'. Basic rolls (like California ($7), Spicy Tuna ($8.50), Salmon Skin ($8.50) seem fairly priced; we orderd a Salmon Skin roll and it was tasty. But then the Premium Rolls are $12 - $17. Then the Okane Specialty Rolls are $14 - $24.50 with most being in the $18 average range. Okane Chefs Special Rolls are around the prices of the Okane Specialty Rolls. Oh, and I looked up what Okane means...MONEY!Again, I'm just bitching about high prices in general and these are pretty average compared to other good sushi bars of the same calibre. I just think the Hulk Roll and the Spicy Yellowtail roll could come down a few bucks...and well, the Umi Roll...it was definitely special but I too think that could come down a few bucks as well.As for the taste of the rolls, everything was great. I'd say the Hulk Roll was my least favorite and the my favorite is always the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll. The Umi Handroll was new for me and really delicious but I keep thinking about that $49 charge for the two of 'em.We also ordered the Honey Salmon Roll ($15.50 - Inside: Crabmeat, Fresh Salmon / Outside: Deep Fried (Seaweed Outside) / With: Eel and Spicy Mayo on top) and it was tasty as well as a couple veggie rolls (veggie tempura roll and a cucumber, avocado, cream cheese roll) in soy paper ($1.50 upcharge) for my non-seafood eating wife ($12 & $12.50) and she enjoyed them very much. We ordered a Salmon Roll for $9.50 and it was good.The sushi was great...three of us had 2 pieces of salmon ($6.75 each order) and 2 pieces of yellowtail ($7.50 each order). I had wanted an order of Ankimo sushi but they brought sashimi for $19.50; honestly, I didn't catch the mistake at the time but I certainly would have preferred the $7.50 charge for 2 pieces of sushi or even $11.75 for 3 pieces of sashimi. I mean, 5 pieces of monkfish liver for the only guy who would eat it is a bit much and I LIKE Ankimo....sushi.Our attentive server brought us free ice cream for my birthday which was a nice touch.Now, we ordered a lot and the bill was high for the 5 of us, in my opinion, especially with 1 non-fish eater and no booze. 3 of us ordered non-alcoholic drinks and the total with 20% tip was $306. One of the reasons we ordered so much is that my Mom (with memory issues) kept saying she had had only 2 pieces of sushi and she was still hungry. My kiddos quickly learned to also say that they had had only 2 pieces of sushi so they could get Grandma to order more. I had to put an end to this rather quickly but we were stuffed when we left.Bottom line: Great sushi, service and ambiance at standard (yet high for me) prices.Rock bottom line: We'll definitely be back next time this home sushi chef (ME) needs a break. lol"

Bistro Miyoda & Sushi Ichiriki

★★★★☆ 4.3 (462) • $$

"This is my second time at the restaurant. Came for a girl date with my best friend which was great. Then I decided to come in for dinner with my boyfriend since we were in the neighborhood. All our food was delicious and we were trying new things. The servers were decently attentive and we'd put in orders gauging our fullness. We had fun with the sake bombs. I've been to many sushi places, they have the best bomb set up. We'd return!"

Ojai Burger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (455) • $$

"The Sign in front had me at wagyu lol. Pretty small location inside. It was decently busy not much of a line. I got the wagyu rice bowl in all honestly just my opinion I thought it was okay lol. The bowl reminded me of a fancier yoshinoya. The fries were my favorite they were crispy and fresh the taste was good balance. The burger sorry I don't remember which one it was it was okay too for what it is. Had alot of cabbage. Overall the cashier and everyone was very nice and helpful."

Orange Roll & Sushi

★★★★★ 4.6 (386) • $$

"Came here for dinner with a large party and they were able to accommodate us within a reasonable time. I got the dragon roll, which comes with eel on top with crab, avocado, and cucumber on the inside. It was really yummy!"

Tabu Shabu Huntington Beach

★★★★★ 4.7 (368) • $$

"Tabu Shabu has been my go-to spot for Japanese hot pot for the past six years. We always arrive right when it opens at 5 PM to avoid the wait and take advantage of their 20% off happy hour deal from 5-6 PM, Monday through Friday.Here's what we usually order:Sukiyaki broth, large Angus beef, udon, brown rice, carrots and spinach.Spicy miso or plain water with kombu, regular Angus beef, shiratake noodles, white rice and all the veggies.One of my favorite things is the garlic, sesame oil and green onion seasoning they put on the raw beef. It adds so much flavor as it cooks. They also provide generous servings of ponzu and goma sauces which are perfect for dipping. I appreciate the shiratake noodles as a gluten-free or low-carb option.During the pandemic, we often ordered takeout and enjoyed their delicious hot pot at home using our electric pot. Even now, we occasionally opt for takeout when we're in the mood for a cozy, leisurely meal at home.The servers are always attentive and incredibly helpful making the dining experience even better. We love coming here and will continue to support this location!"

IShabu Shabu

★★★★☆ 4.4 (418) • $$$

"Shabu on a cold night really hits the spot and this is a solid spot for it.I'm a fan of the Prime Ribeye. There's also US and Japnese wagyu. Since normally I go with the konbu soup base, which is really mild, the ribeye has enough beef flavor while also giving me the fatty bite I want. The veggies are the standard ones you get for shabu spots. You can order ramen on the side and it seems like a lot do, but the included rice is enough for us. Sauce-wise you get to grind your own sesame seeds or the sesame sauce. Ponzu is the weak one for us out of the two - a bit too one dimensional. For the apps, we really like the squid legs kaarage. Typical beer and sake selection. Prices have been slowly creeping up like most places. We usually come on weeknights so it tends to be somewhat emptier. Service's solid and food comes out fast as well."