The Best Sushi Bars in Long Beach

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"

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!"

Yubuya

★★★★★ 4.8 (221)

"I'm pretty picky about fish because I'm not great with fishy taste. Satisfied here because the fish here was fresh :)I ordered the spicy yellowtail and the fresh salmon. Both are delicious though I liked the spicy yellowtail best. The medium spicy house sauce (you can pick the levels) definitely had a bit of gochujang in it and it was very well balanced. I do think the fresh salmon could use a touch for lemon for a more distinct taste. But overall ver satisfied. It's a comfortable and casual spot, and service was very nice, so all in all very satisfied for a quick bite. I'll be back!"

Sushi 21

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (420) • $$

"We were staying at the motel next door and thought we'd give it a try. It was a pleasant surprise and definitely proves the adage "Don't judge a book by its cover." The inside decor isn't remarkable but the food and service are!We were greeted promptly and sat quickly. Service was efficient and friendly. We were well taken care of. The menu while busy was jam packed with lots of options and many standard favorites. The food was delicious and satisfying with good presentation.I would highly recommend checking this place out for a great meal and experience with pricing that is reasonable."

Fisherman's Table Yamasaki

★★★★☆ 4.4 (367) • $$$

"We got our 2nd Tuna Event and just refreshing to have fresh tuna, from the sea to our table. It's all you can eat tuna until you're tunafiedBefore 2024 ends, we'll have a 3rd round for Tuna Event."

Kotosh

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Been coming here for over a decade. One of the hidden gems in the South Bay. Nothing fancy from the outside and the Interior has gone through a few renovations. Staff is as welcoming as ever and the food is delicious.My favorite dishes by far here are the Chicharron Mixto Al Ajo and the Tallarin Saltado. The green sauce is amazing here, I swear I almost finish a whole bottle everytime. I put that .... On everything. No joke.Chicharron is nice and crispy and a good mix of seafood from fish, squid, shrimp, and more. The garlic sauce is delicious. Though sometimes they make it a little too salty for me. But the crispy seafood, garlic sauce, rice, and green sauce to top it off is delicious.The Lomo Saltado is good, but I personally prefer the Tallarin Saltado. The noodles, onions, beef with green sauce is delicious.This boast we got the assorted sashimi. Excellent cuts and variety of fish.If you ever come with a large party, I recommend the chowders as well. Nice and creamy with lots of flavor."

X-Fish Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$$

"I am shocked that this place gets such high reviews. Maybe it's because people are comparing it to other AYCE sushi experiences. At $27.99 per person for lunch they cannot be serving high quality fish and still turn a profit. Food: The actual sushi/fish offerings are average at best. If you order any of their rolls it wont matter though. Because they will over sauce it to cover up the fact the fish have no natural sweetness. Their Tonkatsu ramen was very bland. Completely lacked the richness characteristic of a Tonkatsu broth, and the marinated pork had no flavor. Service: The restaurant was roughly 80% full yet it still took 15 minutes to get my first order of sushi. You certainly do get what you pay for in life. At this price point, it's possible that I'm expecting too much."

Ohshima Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$$

"I came to this place because I heard it had authentic Japanese chefs. Keep in mind, because of this marketing, as well as the fact that they import their fish from Japan, the prices are going to be sky high. It was like $5 for one piece of nigiri, or $30 for a fish collar. This place is very popular, so make sure to make a reservation or come like 10min before they open, as people will line up outside the restaurant.Getting that out of the way... It was a great restaurant in terms of the Japanese vibe and authenticity. The chefs are indeed Japanese and you can ask them questions about the dishes which they will answer skillfully.We did not go here for sushi, though there were many people ordering omakase here. We ordered a variety of their other dishes, including two fish collars (salmon and young yellowtail), the crab stuffed salmon, tempura, and liver. The highlight for me was the salmon collar. Fatty and moist, it was easily the most delicious dish. It far surpassed the young yellowtail, which wasn't as fatty and tasted fishier. The tempura came out hot, but it had such thick batter that I was overwhelmed by the oily taste. A thinner batter would've been better to let the shrimp shine. The stuffed salmon was okay. The crab inside was yummy, but the salmon on the edge was not. I did not eat the liver so I can't say whether that was good.I'd like to one day come back for their omakase experience, where I can talk to the chefs at the bar."

MI TERIYAKI & SUSHI

★★★★★ 4.7 (113)

"Best pregame food! We were in line for Kbbq and we were really hungry and decided to get something quick and this sushi was the perfect treat before eating. The guy who was there working was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was greeted and comfortable. Come get some rolls!"

Bamboo Grill & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (301) • $$

"11-27-24: Tried a new spot for lunch and was impressed they had a gluten free bento box option...which was really tasty."

Awesome Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"This place is indeed awesome. Came on a late Monday evening and it was busy! Almost all tables were full. We were seated right away and started browsing the menu. There's a large variety of options, but I went straight for the specialty rolls. I ended up getting 2 rolls, one XOXO and one love your smile. Both were fantastic. They came out quickly, and tasted fresh.Overall I had a great experience here and would come back. It's not really cheap, but good sushi places typically aren't. For a reference point, our total was almost exactly $100 after tax and tip. Together we had 2 bottled beers and 4 specialty roles.The restaurant is a bit tight and a little cramped, but the food more than makes up for any discomfort.I'd definitely consider coming back here if in town again."

Krudos Sushi & Modern Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (92) • $$

"They have vegan options such as fried rice, no butter cook with oil and a bunch of garlic and ask for no egg just vegetables and tofu and then they offer a vegan sushi but it's more of a secret menu. They'll make the sushi with bell peppers and asparagus, tofu, and other veggies, so whenever I go there, I get the fried rice and I asked for them to vegan it and I asked for vegan sushi and Coke on the side. Their food is tasty and I'm glad I can eat there while I'm washing my car. They're located inside of a car wash."

Hana Maru

★★★★☆ 4 (713) • $$

"Fast service! Arrived around 6pm, it was pretty quiet. Handful of customers inside. We ordered right away, food came out super fast. Everything was tasty! Sushi was a tad bit pricey but it's the inflation. Restaurant was clean. Servers/host/waiters were friendly and efficient. Limited parking spots, small lot. Pros: buy two special rolls, get one free! Monday through Thursdays."

Rice Meats Soup

★★★★★ 4.7 (140)

"I'm not one to throw around 5-star ratings lightly, but this place deserves it. Here's why:First off, Korean food--specifically tofu soups--always hits the spot. But let's be honest: I'm usually driving out of my way to get it, and during the workday, the commute eats into my lunch time. BCD Tofu House is always packed, and places like Yigah can be a bit too pricey for an everyday lunch. Enter this spot. For $17 before tip, I asked for mild, and they nailed it--the soup wasn't watered down, just a slight kick, with the seafood adding a nice savory depth to the broth.Now, about the banchan--wow. Normally I'm all about kimchi, radish kimchi, and a bit of fishcake, maybe a bite of the potato salad if I'm feeling adventurous. But here? I ate all five banchan clean! The seaweed salad was thinly sliced and crunchy, the broccoli imitation crab salad was a fun new addition, and the kimchi was perfectly tart and crunchy. There was also a tofu kimchi with some dry pickled fish that was salty and savory, pairing perfectly with my rice and soup. But the real highlight was an apple/radish cream salad--seriously, it reminded me of those Mexican fruit salads with walnuts. It was refreshing and sweet, the perfect end to a meal, especially during this freak heatwave!Price point - Portion - Flavor - Ambiance. As soon as you walk in, it wasn't packed so I found a seat immediately which was nice. The space has a beautiful mural of a Korean village behind the counter, and the open seating made for a relaxed vibe. The hostess was super kind and helpful, and I couldn't help but smile when I realized The Cranberries were playing in the background. Throughout my meal, I was serenaded by 90's nostalgia--Cher, Sixpence None the Richer, and even some Latin tunes. It felt like a musical time machine! Plus, the place was impeccably clean, which always scores major points in my book.Ambiance - Customer Service:I didn't catch the name of the hostess/server, but she was a gem--friendly, checked in regularly, and overall made the experience so pleasant. There's a button on the table for when you need something, but seriously, people: use it responsibly. Treat your servers well, tip generously, and act like you're in a civilized society.Customer Service - Overall, I had a pleasant experience. This place was acquired or under new management as of a year ago and they changed the name, They no longer serve sushi and have leaned into offering more Korean dishes, which I think is a smart move. It's tucked behind a bank next to Starbucks, so it's easy to miss, but trust me, it's worth seeking out. Plenty of parking and easy access make it a convenient spot for anyone craving authentic Korean food.Highly recommend, and I'll definitely be back!"

Chick Flag

★★★★★ 4.5 (101) • $$

"Their flavors are phenomenal! My husband and I shared a spicy chicken sandwich and tenders meal and the spicy seasoning/powder they add to the chicken is delicious. Their flavors aren't as spicy as some places but there is a good kick to it! My niece got popcorn chicken with one of their signature sauces, it was very flavorful and delicious. It was our first time there so we took some time to decide what we wanted to order. The man taking our order (and running the whole show in the kitchen) was so helpful and answered all of our questions. He even let us try out some sauces to make sure that we like it before we ordered it. He made sure we got everything we order the way we wanted it. Highly recommend this place for the delicious food and great customer service."

ROL Hand Roll Bar by Kei Concepts

★★★★☆ 4.4

"Loved this restaurant! From the drinks to the food to the amazing service. Brien was our server and was amazing. He gave great suggestions and was very attentive and friendly. Food we tried: unagi Don, crispy rice, spicy edamame, variety of handrolls. Everything was delicious! Drink: tried the velvet sour and it was the perfect balance. Not overly sweet but just enough. Will be back and highly recommend. Tip: join waitlist on yelp if coming in the evening time when they experience higher wait times."

Azabu

★★★★★ 4.6 (810)

"We came on Valentine's Day & the service was exceptional ! Diego was our server and he explained the prefix menu and everything was amazing . Definitely will be coming back!"

Chidori Sushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (333) • $$

"Grabbed a couple of rolls to go for my sushi addicted daughter. Only thing I remember ordering for her was some kind of scallop rolls. Requested eel sauce, regardless of what kind of roll it was. Sat and chatted with sushi chefs while waiting for my order. Friendly staff. I'll drop by for lunch next time. My daughter did enjoy the food."

Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Garden Grove

★★★★☆ 3.9 (605) • $$

"Such a cozy place, Ramens super good, the Sushis amazing. We ordered Kara miso ramen, volcano roll, Bake salmon roll , Okinawa Sashimi, spicy garlic edamame . Everything tasted excellent.Fresh and delicious options and a buy one get one 50% on a big portion of the menu. The price was right. Servers are always friendly and accommodating. Love this place !"

Ootoro Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (111) • $$$

"I am a regular at Ootoro Irvine. It's consistently excellent quality and fair priced. I prefer table seating and lunch combo, cirashi and sashimi vs hand roll sets. I am not a business person but if sales are less than expected they could move the bar all the way back and setup tables and try that. Irvine seems very busy."

Bluefin Sushi and Teriyaki

★★★★☆ 3.9 (194) • $

"Today 6/27/2024 I revisited my favorite teriyaki place- noticed some changes in the dining area including a sushi bar. I said to the employee at the counter- "wow it looks different in here"" she mentioned they were new owners what? Oh no! Does the food taste the same? She said try it and let me know- I ordered the number #97 chicken teriyaki with tempura. I tried it and I must say food has not changed a bit! Still delicious- tasty and portions are the same. . Best wishes to the new owner. I'll definitely be back!"

Roll & Teriyaki

★★★★★ 4.6 (135)

"Food was good and competitive prices. However they charge for everything. I mean, everything -- teriyaki sauce, hot sauce/sriracha, to go boxes if you have leftovers. They also poach for positive Yelp reviews, you text a screenshot to some phone number, and you get two free gyozas. Do what you will with that information."

EXO Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (183) • $$

"Really intimate, casual atmosphere , good for date night, good service. Food is good and portions are good! I just wish the sushi rice was a bit warmer and softer.I like their selection of sushi and would definitely come back again ."

Orange Grill Teriyaki & Rolls

★★★★★ 4.8 (57) • $$

"Great little teriyaki shop in Anaheim! Great portions and prices, bowls are generous with portions and you can always swap out rice for veggies if you're watching carbs. I like the chicken more than the beef here. Staff is very nice and helpful, always love stopping by after the gym!"

Full Moon Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (754) • $$

"It's a good place for an every day eatery. Great value and absolutely love this spot. Food is good and fair value.They have many menu items for people who prefer cooked foods also. Take out orders are almost always ready within 20 minutes, and I have never been disappointed with their sushi. I like Crunch Roll, Yellowtail Sashimi, Gyoza, Jalapeno Yellowtail Roll , bake Salmon rolls. Service is top notch. Very limited seating so you may have a wait on a busy evening. Another location in Tustin !"

Kyotori Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (367) • $$

"Great food!Fantabulous service !Very cozy, casual sushi locationDefinite favorite place of ours."

Sushi Time

★★★★★ 4.5 (150) • $$

"What time is it? It's Sushi Time!I'm a fan! Was first introduced to this spot from my friend Kristenne! She hit me up about a new sushi spot that was close by. So I knew I had to try it!The sushi here is delicious!I've tried the Fancy Volcano Roll, the Golden Dragon Roll, and the Dragon Roll! I would highly recommend these rolls. I definitely need to try the other rolls on the Special Roll side! But these 3 keep calling my name every time I come here. One day I'll try something different.Service: Really friendly! They'll have your rolls ready in no time!Price: Last time I rolled here for lunch I spent $27 for 2 special rolls. A bit pricey. But I've paid more for less quality. So I don't mind spending this much for the quality of the sushi! Did I mention it's also delicious??? Well it's DELICIOUS!!Parking: I usually go around 9PM and I've never had an issue trying to find parking here.Will I be back? Oh heck yes! Like I said! I need to try the other Special Rolls! And just this week, I rolled in for lunch! So might start rolling here for lunch more often! I'll see you soon Sushi Time!"

Mori Izakaya

★★★★★ 4.5 (452) • $$

"Cute Japanese izakaya vibes!! Came for my cousins birthday. Good variety of food options for those that love Sushi, skewers, apps, meats, & more! Staff were kind and friendly. Wasn't a long wait if you get here at opening quickly filled up on a weekend though. Would definitely come back and try more food. Uni pasta & rib eye cap steak were my faves!! Also ordered the gizzard, spicy pork, scallops, eggplant, and salmon belly's"

Sushi Fire - Fullerton

★★★★☆ 4.3 (168) • $$

"Came here by chance, after being at Dripp next door. They kind of share the outside patio, however the restaurant cuts off half for their patrons only. We ordered jalapeño poppers as an appetizer, spicy but delicious!I ordered the Philadelphia roll and a draft Sapporo to go with it. Roll was a good size and tasted fresh. We ate on the patio since it was nice and shaded with their pergola. Service was very friendly. Overall I'd recommend and come back."

I Luv Sushi Too

★★★★★ 4.6 (259) • $$

"So sushi has been on my radar since I never grew up eating seafood, fish, or anything in that food group. I have been expanding my taste and have been trying new things each time I am out. So I ended up coming here with my boyfriend for happy hour. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive to our needs. She took our order and brought us our food fast. I got to order a crunchy roll and paired it with an ice-cold Sapporo. I also ordered a side of chicken karaage, a favorite of mine. My crunchy roll was yummy. It had shrimp tempura and asparagus with tempura flakes and eel sauce. I enjoyed it. I also tried out a rainbow roll. The roll was a California roll with assorted fish. My favorite out of each roll was the sashimi one. I will be back to try out some more stuff and find my go-to sushi roll. I also want to try out their dinner menu. The restaurant looks fun and seems to have great specials at night."

Sushi Gallery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (448) • $$

"9.19.20I decided to treat myself for a prebirthday meal and chose toSushi Gallery because of the origami creations from someone's yelp review and it was a lot closer to my shop and here's my first impression. Very small indoors but enough to seat 5 ppl at the sushi bar, and perhaps 4-5 tables to seat maybe 25 ppl. It is in a plaza with numerous Korean restaurants, liquor store, and a Fantastic Cafe, too. Plenty of parking. The menu is quite simple, perhaps few rolls that most of us are familiar with; rainbow roll, California Roll, Dynamite roll, and hand rolls , sashimi and I liked that the albacore roll was the first thing mentioned. Plus they do have decent lunch menu and quite affordable from $15.99- $19.99 depending on what you like. I really don't care for shrimp but they do offer some. And if you buy 2 rolls, they give you soup and salad with your meal. It was fairly quiet, and the service was super awesome. I dropped my chopstick and the chef quickly gave me a new pair. Here I was lazy to ask for one and they noticed it right away. Love the service!! And I asked who created these beautiful origami dragons and other animal ones and Tim the owner created them all. Superb and talented!!The Albacore sushi roll was super duper good and the salmon hand-roll was awesome too. Enough food for me.Second day I craved more sushi and returned 9.21.24 at 2:25p and luckily caught them before closing till dinner menu at 5pm. I did not know that Saturday they close midday from 2:30p-5p and Tim was super cool in taking my order as long as I was taking it to go. And this time the poke bowl:) Yummy choice and had him change the fish selection to just albacore, my favorite and indeed it was my actual birthday lunch to go they gave me miso soup too. Gosh the fish is fresh and I ate that poke bowl quick!! The server remembered me and happy I returned for another sushi treat. I love smaller restaurants and Tim has had the Sushi Gallery for 18 years here at this location. Very cool it's only 7 mins from me and the 91 freeway on ramp is a block away from the plaza!!! Yay !! Now, Why a 4? Well, I really do wish there were more big slices of fish on the poke and the roll. But decent enough during these " trying" times of 2024. Ok im being emo for sure."

Motto Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (595) • $$

"Just came back from about a month in Japan, so my standards for ramen is probably more particular than usual. Almost faltered with coming in but so glad I didn't. Got the crispy pork ramen. Broth was decent, and would've merited a 4 stars. But the pork made this dish an easy 5 stars. Protein portion was generous. I didn't take a pic before eating because I didn't expect to be pleasantly surprised like so...so much so that I'm posting this as I am seated at the restaurant.Noticed the negative reviews were from 5-6 years ago, but if you look at the recent posts, they're pretty stellar. Was curious so I asked the server and was told the ownership transitioned to 4 friends about 2 years ago. I have without a doubt once H Mart opens in this plaza that this place will be buzzing. Def an underrated place"

Akii Sushi

★★★★★ 4.6 (92) • $$

"Peaceful, cool, clean sushi sit-down and take-out place to grab a quick bite to eat. The Dragon Roll and California Roll were delicious and just what we needed on a hot day. Thank you to the employees for being courteous and welcoming."

Hako

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"I am so lucky to live only 5 minutes away from hako!This spot has been my new comfort food and I've already had it twice this week! Their udon, katsu, curry, and sushi all are a 5/5 and I would highly recommend the California roll! It's super soft and the filling is so creamy. I was pleasantly surprised by it! Not only is the food delicious, but it's good value. My fiancé and I got udon, katsu set with curry + California roll, and a baked salmon roll all for around $50 (excluding tip). Definitely, lots of food for your money! The only downside was that the tempura for the shrimp tempura udon was soggy since they place it in the broth. A pro tip (for myself) next time would to ask the staff to have the shrimp tempura on the side :)"

Sushi N Go

★★★★☆ 4.3 (960) • $$

"Maybe my taste has expanded or it was the move but I don't really care for the rolls here anymore. They were falling apart and not as flavorful as I remembered. There was too much rice, rice overwhelmed both rolls. I loved this place in S Mart but I don't think it's worth the drive. The prices are reasonable but not as reasonable as previously which is understandable. The service was friendly and the rolls came out quickly. I wish they were as good as I remembered them to be. I know sometimes the chef can mismake the rolls so I may try again but only when I'm in the area."