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    Kuma Sushi

    4.7 (299 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Natalie R.

    The restaurant is adorable. The staff is extremely friendly and I genuinely wanted to love this place. I got bulgogi bowl and it was terrible. Lacked flavor entirely and had so much cabbage underneath it was wild. The edamame was AMAZING and the sauce it was in was so good and salvaged my dish a bit. My guy and daughter got sushi. 4/5. Overall, wish my dish was as good as the sushi.

    Mango Avocado Roll ,Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Robin P.

    This us a great location if you're looking for something fast and filling at a great price . Service is excellent, as soon as you walk in there's some to greet and seat you . The decor is modern and chic . The bentos are a great option to try several things in the menu at an affordable price .I highly recommend trying a few of the sushi rolls .

    Kelly K.

    Wow! The sushi here was so fresh and well priced. I just ordered takeout but was really pleased with my choices. A few areas for improvement was the sushi could have been rolled tighter and better packaging for the edamame - I opened up the package and the garlic sauce spilled everywhere

    Laura G.

    The lunch deal is an amazing value, and the quality of the food is excellent. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside with a modern design and a relaxed, lo-fi vibe that makes it a great place to unwind. The service was mid, took a minute to get greeted, our food came out quickly, and the staff interaction was professional however, not very attentive, we didn't get checked on while we ate. They kind of just huddle together in the back. But between the delicious lunch specials, stylish atmosphere, and fast food turn around, Kuma Sushi is an easy spot to recommend. We'll definitely be back!

    Pickled Radish Roll and chow mein
    Juan M.

    Best Chow mein ever! I stopped by for a quick lunch while waiting for an appointment downtown. I don't usually go for sushi places since I don't eat seafood, but they had lots of veggie rolls available. I got the pickled horseradish roll; it was good! Simple, light, with a little tang. Now, the chow mein is what will get me back here. It was loaded with veggies, not greasy at all, and just overall awesome flavors. Wish I would've tried more, but I will definitely be back.

    Kyanna G.

    Tried Kuma Sushi- what a nice surprise. The inside is modern with nice lighting. Large sushi counter. Nice decor throughout with a decent waiting area with couches and tables. Service was good, staff were attentive and got the orders right. California roll was okay. The OMG Roll was really nice and plus- they set it on fire- who doesn't like fire? Tried the Pineapple Soju, that was okay- I'll try other flavors another time. Pineapple was subtle.

    Nayeli V.

    Had a great first experience here! The staff was kind and attentive, and the rolls were soo good. You need to try the Kuma Special roll! :)

    Alaskan Roll
    Ashley R.

    Came to Kuma Sushi in Bakersfield around noon for lunch and had such a great experience! I ordered the salmon teriyaki bento box, it came with a spicy tuna roll, gyoza, and salad & everything was absolutely delicious. The salmon was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the gyoza were a great addition. My friend had the chicken teriyaki bento box, which was also really good. We shared an Alaskan roll, and it was fresh, flavorful, and I would definitely recommend. The service was excellent our waitress was super friendly, and all the staff were attentive without being overbearing. The inside decor is cute with nice lighting, wooden tables, and comfy chairs that make it a relaxing spot to enjoy a meal. Overall: great food, great ambiance, and friendly staff. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again!

    Lanze A.

    Good sushi place downtown. Nice looking decor, I enjoy the light colored environment. Service was fairly quick. Americanized sushi is very hard to judge as I generally think that it's hard to stand out. Rice is sticky and doesn't fall apart, sauces are solid and reliable. The very interesting and unique thing I had was the seaweed salad that came in a glass! Very interesting presentation and a good way to add some creativity. This is a good default and I have no complaints! At the same time it's not crazy spectacular.

    Bella S.

    We were traveling between NorCal & SoCal and decided to make a stop in Bakersfield for dinner. Honestly, we did not have high expectations for sushi in Bakersfield (no offense), but Kuma Sushi proved us wrong and rightly so. This mom & pop owned Sushi restaurant is a real gem and in our opinion, beats all the other sushi places we've had in L.A. or the Bay Area. Not to mention, the price is extremely worth it; real bang for your buck. 1. Jalapeno Bomb (5/5) A real jalapeno split in half, deep fried, then filled with 1/2 spicy tuna and 1/2 cream cheese and finally, topped off with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Not only is it packed with flavor, but everything just comes together so well. It literally is a flavor "bomb" in your mouth. Super addictive appetizer. 2. Salmon Skin Roll (5/5) The salmon skin was fried to perfect crisp, yet maintained the natural fatty oils of the fish. It's lightly drizzled with eel sauce to give it an extra umami kick. 3. Spicy Poki Roll (5/5): The roll itself is filled with spicy tuna and cucumber, but the rolls are then topped with fresh, diced spicy sashimi with masago and scallions. You taste a hint of sesame oil that compliments the fresh sashimi very well. 4. Red Bull Roll (5/5) The sushi roll is filled with shrimp tempura, spicy crabmeat and avocado. Then the roll is wrapped with a thin layer of torched filet mignon. Finally, it is topped with jalapeño slices, which gives it a very fiery heat + spicy mayo & eel sauce. Your mouth will be left feeling like it's on fire (in a good way of course). It's substantial, yet it did not leave us feeling sick or overly bloated after eating this. I just love the extra meaty taste from the mignon. Protein plus all the way!!! 5. Rattlesnake Roll (5/5) A unique sushi roll that contains NO RICE. Instead, the base is a fried tortilla wrap that is then stuffed with spicy tuna, crabmeat, cream cheese, and avocado. Topped with jalapeno, spicy mayo, mango sauce chili oil and eel sauce. Another substantial roll, but it also did not make us feel overly bloated or "heavy" after eating it. The cream cheese and avocado really gives it an extra creamy texture. Yet, the spicy mayo, mango sauce and chili oil brings out the citrusy heat and gives this roll a true character of its own. The presentation of their dishes are just A++ Service was friendly and attentive! We have found ourselves a treasured Sushi house to stop at whenever we have to make a travel between NorCal-SoCal. Keep up the GREAT work Kuma!!!

    RAINBOW ROLL + SALMON AVOCADO ROLL
    Juliet G.

    Kuma Sushi is the only sushi place I go to for sushi when I'm in Bakersfield! The staff are so friendly here! They seat you promptly and the food also comes out very quickly. The sushi chefs ensure your fish is presented nicely and always tastes fresh. Their 3PM - 5PM HAPPY HOUR offers the best deals on sushi, honestly nowhere else in town compares. You're literally paying less than you would at a fast food chain for a full meal here during happy hour! Don't sleep on their deals y'all ~ The restaurant is well-kept with very high ceilings and a good amount of spacing between tables. The music is always upbeat and the environment has always felt welcoming. They even give you a complimentary watermelon slice at the end of your meal. I can't recommend Kuma Sushi enough. They're the best sushi spot in Bakersfield, hands down!

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    River W.

    actually the best sushi place to ever exist. i'd spend my last dollar on this sushi, and i have. i love all of the staff ive,never had a bad experience. i've been coming here for a couple of years now . and its always the best!

    Miriam P.

    I went to Kuma alone to get some reading in. It's so cute inside i love the decor. I walked in and got greeted and serve immediately. My server was so kind. I ordered one dish the vegetable chow mein. It was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try some more dishes because that was so satisfying!

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    Food was so fresh and tasty, we really enjoyed it! Service was great! We wish there was a place like that near our home)

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    Ask the Community - Kuma Sushi

    What time is happy hour?

    Happy hour is from 3 to 5 everyday. Thank you so much!

    What happen to Toro Sushi? Is this the same owner just name change?

    Sorry, no more Toro Sushi. We have a new ownership and a new menu, still Japanese Restaurant at the… 

    Do you have vegan food? If yes, how many options?

    We have so many veggie / fruit rolls, salads, and miso soup. Also, you can order vegetable yaki soba or vegetable fried rice w/o egg. Thank you so much.

    Happy hour used to be until 5:30. Did it change? Most people dont get off work until 5 pm. :(

    Yes, happy hour is from 3 to 5 every day. You can come and enjoy the happy hour menu on Saturday or Sunday, too. Thank you so much!

    Hi do you have happy hour on the weekend?

    Yes, we do. Happy hour is 3 to 5 on every day. Thank you so much! - Kuma Sushi -

    What is included on the happy hour menu? Can you order the happy hour menu items to go? Do you guys have gift certificates?

    Happy hour menu is for dine in only. We have a house wine for $5, and all small beer is $5. Also,… 

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    Saigon Bento

    Saigon Bento

    4.5
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    It's somehow every time I come to Bakersfield that I start craving Asian food. Thankfully, there…read moreare some decent options and new ones that continue to pop up throughout the city. I was craving pho and decided to give Saigon Bento a try. It's a little confusing because there's a Saigon restaurant and then there's this place, Saigon Bento. There's also a Saigon Bento #2. Apparently Saigon restaurant has been around for forever and is highly recommended, but was much farther, so I decided to come here instead. I honestly just like the meatballs in my pho and they were able to accommodate just this instead of their other preset dishes. It was good and packaged well for takeout! It was ready super quickly!

    Let's start with the pho, since that's technically what's advertised: the noodles here have given…read moreup on life before they even reach your bowl. Somewhere between the kitchen and the table they experience a full existential crisis and dissolve into a noodle-flavored fog. You don't eat this pho so much as you drink it with regret. Then there's the robot. I want to be clear: the robot is trying its best. But a robot is not a coworker, it's a Roomba with delusions of grandeur, and pairing it with exactly one (1) visibly overwhelmed human does not equal "efficient staffing," it equals "understaffed with extra steps." I've seen this establishment's entire org chart and it's one guy and a trash can with wheels. The Vietnamese coffee and salted cold foam, though? Genuinely incredible. Immaculate. The only reason my card has ever been charged here more than once. I racked up a small fortune in reward points on the strength of that coffee alone -- and then went to redeem them, only to discover the website has apparently also fallen into a noodle-textured crisis and is completely down. So now I have points sitting there like Monopoly money for a bank that closed. Great coffee. Great foam. Genuinely inspired idea for a business. Just... catastrophically executed, like someone had a beautiful vision of a pho franchise and then handed the keys to a single tired employee and his robot intern. America needs a real pho franchise. This is not it.

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    Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken
    Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken
    Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.

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    Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.

    Kuma Sushi - sushi - Updated August 2026

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