The food was amazing! We found the place by chance and it was the best place we could've gone to after a long road trip. Their rolls were very reasonably priced and every dish was delicious. Their sushi combo and Korean dish selections were especially good. read more

Can't believe this place has been in Bakersfield since 2001, and this is my first time going. Located in downtown Bakersfield . Clean and decorated cute in the inside. They have a happy hour Monday - Friday 3-5pm $5 beers and table wine and half off a list of some of their sushi. Sushi tasted fresh and satisfied our craving. Service was great... always refilling drinks and checking on us. Check in on yelp for a free can soda. Prices are reasonable. Our sever Lucy was very sweet and kind. read more

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Great experience. Sushi was fresh and delicious! Customer service was awesome. Definitely recommend.

I picked a random sushi place (Kuma Sushi) and ordered for pickup since I was so hungry. It was clean inside, really pretty. The girl working helped me out real quick and my food was already waiting. Oohhh they were so delicious, had to take bites while driving. I got the Crunch Shrimp Roll, did not disappoint. Now I know to come again. read more

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We had dinner there the other night it was a very first time we entered in and they seated us promptly. It's really cute inside very clean nice decor. We looked over the menu as this was our first time, we placed our food order and a beverage order. The waiters promptly brought our miso soup to the table and then our roll that we chose. I didn't care much for the baked albacore tuna roll. For us it was too spicy. We had ordered the house saki, we are not a fan. But I'd like to try some other things, maybe next time. read more

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The salmon nigiri taste like butter it literally melts in your mouth and the size is also pretty nice The bulgogi bento box is sooooooo yummy and the presentation is so cute they even make the rice into a heart shape I also enjoyed the California rolls Ik it's a simple recipe but somehow they make it taste so addicting Overall I rate everything at 12/10 food was fantastic and I'm very full read more

Cute restaurant downtown. We stopped here on our drive back to Las Vegas for some lunch, all the other spots were closed because of the 4th of July holiday. Food is pretty and tasty. Service is great. My 9 year old wanted to order his lunch himself with some specifications and the waitress was patient and made sure she got his order correct. read more

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I ordered via GrubHub so that MIGHT be why it wasn't very good. The yellow submarine fell apart almost instantly that I had to eat it with a fork. I've never had a yellow submarine fall apart on me like that. Flavor was good but not great. The Philadelphia roll was completely blah. I only had one piece and then threw it out. Tried offering it to someone else who also only had one and said no thank you. Perhaps going in person might give me a different experience but as far ordering from GrubHub. Never again. read more

In town for work and was craving sushi. Great service and great food. Prices are very reasonable too. read more

Cute place, went here for lunch with a friend. The staff was very kind and helpful, I ordered a baked salmon roll and honestly that's why I'm giving it 3 stars because my roll was cold which is odd because it's supposed to be baked. I've never had a cold baked salmon roll, so just off of that alone I probably won't be coming back. The gyoza was very good though. read more

My girlfriend and I have been to this place multiple times and the food and service are amazing. The Oh My God Roll is my favorite. They present the roll on a place that's flaming when it comes. Every roll is meticulously crafted, and the fish couldn't be more fresh. If you want the best Sushi in Bakersfield, come to this place. read more

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I enjoyed eating here during my lunch break from the hospital. I came on a weekday around 12pm, and I was able to get my food fresh and hot, within 15 min or less from ordering. I ordered from the lunch happy hour, the bulgogi bento box. It was a good amount of meat that they gave, which I was pretty happy about. All the servers were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend to give this place a try. Side note: I saw that they had a big table, which I feel like This place can seat a party of 10 or more on one table. read more

I heard a lot about this place and finally I got to visit. It turned out it just took over one of my favorite sushi restaurants in town, they have big shoes to fill. The decor is beautiful, unchanged from previous restaurant, which is a great thing. The waitress was sweet and attentive, my beer was in my hand in minutes. I ordered soft shell crab appetizer. It turned out to be a whole salad with avocado and greens. The salad was lightly seasoned, which I really appreciate. It is big enough for a whole meal probably for a petite woman, but I am not one so I ordered sushi. I asked for something with salmon, and the waitress recommended this roll in my photo. The fish is fresh, rice is good, everything was done well. I need to come back a couple times to say it filled the shoes of its predecessor, which had a 10 course omakase that was delicious but also nearly killed me and my wife (killed with being full) read more

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Food was good, service was fast and kind! The ambiance was chill downtown vibes, we loved it! Definitely a cute date night place or family dinner spot. read more

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The service was good! The staff seems to work hard making the stay feel calm and served the food quick. Very welcoming. The food tasted good, sushi was made well done. I ate the sashimi bento and it was a 10 out of 10! Atmosphere was chill and no problems at all. 5 stars all around! read more

Such sweet staff and good quality sushi!!! Shout out to Jason for letting me try freshly grated wasabi!! I've been here a couple times already and I will definitely be returning soon because everything was amazing. read more

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It was such a great experience from the time we got here until leaving. Food was delicious and service was great. Lucy was our server and she went over and above. The owner even came over. Will be back read more

SO GOOD. That's it. That's my review. Okay, I'll elaborate. We walked around town a little waiting for their restaurant to open as we arrived a little before 11:30, and when we finally made our way back only 10 minutes after opening time I was pleasantly surprised to see another table already seated. If someone else hurried even before us to come by, it must be worth waiting for. We were kindly greeted, seated and handed menus. Our waitress was very friendly and quick to serve us and accommodate our small table with whatever it needed. We started with salted edamame and gyozas before ordering our main course. I also asked for some hot tea. There was no name on the menu as to hint what sort of tea would be given and I was amused to find that it tasted of faint sesame, not earthy and no floral hints. I wish I had asked what it was, I did find it enjoyable. Next we ordered our sushi. My husband ordered an array of simple sushi (rice with a thin cut of raw fish), And the Kuma Special Roll. I went with something new for me and ordered Lisa's Lobster Roll. Everything. Was. Amazing. Edamame was edamame lol The gyozas were piping hot, and the dip sauce had a nice citrusy taste. The Kuma and Lobster roll have been left on my mind all day. The Kuma was light and fresh despite its delicate mixture of ingredients, and the Lobster Roll was warm, filling, and comforting with every bite. For dessert we decided to try the taiyaki for the first time (fish shaped pastry). I'm assuming it was the manager who brought out the dessert herself, she came by and surprised us with a tall glass with not one, but two taiyaki and a side of fresh fruit. So thoughtful! It was my husbands first time having a red bean pastry and he loved it! Everything was really, very good. And we cannot wait to go back. read more

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I had to downgrade my rating today. I went in for sushi and it turns out the chef who rolled the small, half size roll during half price last time, is the owner, which explains why he was skimpy with portions when the other chefs roll them standard size. He mentioned the average Yelp review I left, and rather than make it up to me to get a better review, he refused service because I gave him an average review. The pictures speak for themselves, he rolled the skimpiest roll I ever had. I have been eating sushi for over 30 years. Poor customer service, and it shows he doesn't care about keeping customers. If he's doing this, he's probably shorting customers in other ways we don't know. read more

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just came back from happy hour at Kuma Sushi! The interior is so beautiful and service is amazing and super friendly! All the rolls were so reasonably priced and happy hour is a steal! Monday-Sunday 3-pm-6pm! They also have an amazing lunch special that's 3 rolls for $18 We will definitely be back! UPDATE: They changed their happy hour to 3-5:30PM read more

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Great service, great atmosphere, very good sushi. I lover the sweet potato role. The sushi was very good. For me a little thick. It was real wasabi and everything was fresh. Our sever was outstanding and everyone was as able to answer our questions. Great price and will go back again. My wife and I had a wonderful time. read more

Was in the mood for some sushi and came to Kuma for the first time. Service was fantastic. The waitress was really good and constantly checking on us. Ordered the lunch special which was priced well. The inside of this place looks great and restrooms are clean. read more

My new favorite sushi restaurant! All the food came out fast with very friendly service. All the food was very fresh and amazing. Great price for the lunch combos! Will definitely be back. read more

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New favorite sushi restaurant in town. The salmon tastes more fresh and better compared to other sushi restaurants. They offer affordable and high quality lunch specials. Most dishes I have tried come and a salad and nice seasonal fruit at the end. The service is good. I have been there on different days and times and the service is consistent. The restaurant is conveniently located in downtown. It also is adequate enough to have a casual lunch or even a work lunch. read more

I love the sushi here especially the spicy tuna roll service is amazing as well friendly people and I also love the miso soup

Immediately walking in, my first impressions was that we were underdressed and in the wrong location because it looks so nice. With that being said, the service and treatment we received were beyond amazing, much like the ambiance of the place. We make our usual pitstop in Bakersfield for dinner before heading all the way to Vegas from the east bay, so we are a bit picky with our pick. We took a big chance as there's only 5 reviews, but all 5 stars! When we arrived without reservation, my family of 7 were given the long table in the back, where it felt cozy and private. The food here is pretty great, comparable to the bay and Japan. I would like to add that they are a bit heavy on the dressings and sauces, but some may prefer it that way. My favorite roll is the In & Out salmon roll, which is wrapped in soy paper. I love that they have soy paper options as the texture is just amazing. Special mention to the chicken fried rice as it had an umami flavor I didn't expect from a sushi spot. We had to wait a bit for our food as they received many online orders while we were dining it (takeouts missing out, they have a lovely ambiance and waitresses), so we collected many items on the house for the time. It took almost 2 hours to dine, and they were beyond generous with their offers. Remember to check in for a free soda! As this place is new, I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt for trying to figure out multitasking with many orders, and timing. Their ambiance, customer service, and food is already perfect. I'm going into a food coma now, thanks for reading! read more

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Our friends took us out to dinner and they wanted us to try their favorite sushi restaurant, KUMA sushi. We were greeted quickly as we walked in and initially were told it would be a 20 min wait. We went to sit at the bar and then staff instead, showed us to a table near the back. The waitress was very attentive throughout the evening. She took our drink and appetizer order first. We ordered edamame, garlic edamame, crunch avocado bomb and the crispy rice with spicy tuna. The edamame tasted as we expected. The garlic edamame were sitting in a pool of what tasted like a slightly spicy soy infused garlic sauce. The crispy rice was very similar to other crispy rice appetizers from other restaurants but we always enjoy it. The crunch avocado bomb was good but we struggled to figure out exactly how to eat it other than just mashing pieces of it into our plates. We would have loved maybe some wonton chips to dip into it. For our entrees, my husband ordered a jalapeno, asparagus avocado roll and cucumber and avocado roll. He was please surprised at the amount of avocado included in his rolls. I ordered the popcorn lobster roll. The roll was good but what made the dish was the little popcorn lobster pieces on top. They had such a great crunch to them, it really made the roll. Lastly we tried the Red Bull roll. I was surprised it had a thin piece of filet draped across the top of the roll. As I ate it, I felt the filet blended in so well with the overall taste of the roll. I also think the overall price point for KUMA is a selling point for the restaurant. We have definitely been to many sushi restaurants that are way more expensive and not nearly as tasty and leave you wanting more. This was our first time coming to KUMA but I definitely think we will be back. read more

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I love this place. I've been there two times but the first time made me want to come again. Their sushi is delicious. The mango one was amazing, gyoza really good. Tempura veggies really good as well. Got a baked salmon roll as well and man everything was amazing ! A lot of drinks to choose from. Service was amazing. Really on it. The atmosphere was comfortable. For lunch or even just to hang for a bit. I was hesitant at first but I was wrong ! read more

Everything was great!! Service and food are delicious. You don't have to wait for a long time

Soft shell crab salad is delicious along with the seasoned edamame too. The service is amazing and fast and the atmosphere is very pleasant.

Went in 5 minutes before the end of happy hour on a Thursday evening. We were seated quick and had drinks and menus equally quick. We placed our order for a gyoza appetizer along with three separate rolls. Everything came out very quick. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Everything we tried was delicious. Quite possibly the best we have had so far in town. They honored happy hour pricing even though we were there past the end of their happy hour ending time. All in all, we had a great experience and will definitely be back. read more

The food at this place is absolutely fantastic, and the service is equally impressive. The staff is attentive and friendly, making the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. The dining room is spacious, which makes it ideal for both small and larger groups. Whether you're out with friends or having a business lunch, this spot offers plenty of room to relax and enjoy your meal. Their lunch specials are a standout--$15 gets you two rolls, a bowl of soup, a fresh s read more

Second time was a good as the first! Came in for the lunch special and my wife and I both got the sashimi. It was DELICIOUS!!! We also had a side of fresh wasabi and let me tell you, if you have had it, you know, if you haven't then you need too. INCREDIBLE! We came in right before it transitioned into the happy hour menu and I couldn't resist. I had to get a Philadelphia roll as well. SOOOOOO GOOD!!! The service was great as well and again it was very relaxing and the mood was perfect for some yummy sushi. It is confirmed. Kuma Sushi is our new go to spot when in Bakersfield doing our monthly shopping and errands. We live about a hour and a half away in the mountains above Lake Isabella, so, coming here is a great experience and we will continue to have many more in the future. Thanks Kuma Sushi! read more

Always tastes fresh and delicious. This is my family's favorite sushi spot. Their specials are such a great value, the restaurant is clean/comfortable, and their management are always welcoming. I would highly recommend! read more

Food is great, ambiance is fun. Service is friendly They have a great variety of sushi also so yummy read more

Highly recommend trying this place out as they have good food and a nice ambiance. I always get the same couple of things, the sashimi sampler, the rainbow roll and a miso soup. I have also gotten their chicken katsu bento which is also really good. The quality of the fish is really good here and I enjoy that they give fresh wasabi when you get the sashimi sampler. read more

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Food was excellent, staff were professional and friendly, and the atmosphere/interior was top notch!! Highly recommend!! We started off with the spicy garlic edamame and it was delicious. We them ordered a variety of special rolls and were very impressed. This is a must go to when in Bakersfield!' read more

My family and I recently visited this location for my Sons 18th birthday. We were seated quickly. The waitress was wonderful. The food was amazing. The ambience is lovely. Thank you for a great time read more

Very cute lunch date spot! Definitely will be going back! The food and service were excellent! Not to mention they also have a happy hour from 3pm-5pm. read more

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Always fresh and flavorful! Beautiful presentation and great portions! We enjoy ordering from here and know it's going to be fabulous!