During the week they have $5 happy hour appetizer which is a plus and the beef gyoza is perfect. Ordered the Mexican roll and Red Fox roll and it was great too. The chef/owner was quick, friendly, and very accommodating. The waitress was learning but patient. The menu here is very expansive and has a lot of options. Surprisingly great experience. The inside decor is nice and authentic. Now the location isnt the safest. The outside isnt impressive at all. But in the daytime its a welcoming place to go. read more

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This place is a gem! I stopped in for lunch right when they opened and had such a great experience. The restaurant was clean and the staff (just the sushi chef and one server) were incredibly friendly. It happened to be happy hour, and the appetizers were about half off. I ordered the spicy garlic edamame, gyoza, and the chef's special sushi plate -- everything came in generous portions and the sushi was so fresh. I live about 20 minutes away and would absolutely make the trip again and again. read more

Kumi Ko - chefs special - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

I was so sad. Went to have lunch yesterday and it's been awhile since I have gone. The beef teriyaki was not the same at all. The mixed tempura was just ok definitely not the same. I used to love it there even if it was a little pricey. I treated myself . So sorry for this review, read more

A definite hole in the wall place but the food is excellent. The owner was especially deserving of his award. We'll be back. read more

Kumi Ko - Yakisoba, mix tempura, Salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu. - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

I work right around the corner and I just tried Kumi Ko today! Their sushi was really good and tempura was fresh! I also tried their Iced Matcha drink and I would definitely recommend trying this sushi spot here in Compton! There was only one person working so it did take a little longer to get serviced but overall the service and ambiance of the restaurant was amazing! I plan on returning. read more

Kumi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

Clean and fast service, went on a Thursday around 5pm, food tasted fresh and good customer service. I shared monkey ball and baked lobster roll. Monkey ball was my favorite! Never had mushrooms in this way with crab meat and Philadelphia cheese. Baked lobster was good but for me it had a little too much of the sauce that was used which over powered the sushi. I also got a crunch hand roll, good taste , good size and very filling. Overall good spot! The sushi prices range from $10-20. They also have boats for 3-4 people. Will definitely be back to try other sushi! read more

Kumi Ko - Baked 11. Baby Lobster Roll - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

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I can confidently say that Chef Bruce served me one of the best meals I've had all year. My family and I went to Kumi Ko a few days before Christmas, and we were absolutely blown away by the quality of ingredients and the skillfulness of execution. We did an omakase style meal, where Chef Bruce basically handcrafted a menu showcasing his signature dishes. Each dish was top-notch, highlighting different flavors and sauces and textures. Two of the standout dishes were the seafood udon, which had a warm kick (chili oil I think?) and the tako sashimi which was served with a citrusy gochujang sauce. But regardless of what you order, I genuinely don't think you could go wrong. Next time our family is in LA, we will definitely be back! read more

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Amazing service ! The food was so good and super fast service! Both the people that helped us were super nice! The price for all our food was fair. I would definitely come back again. The vibes in the restaurant and nice as well read more

Kami Ko Is one of my favorite Sushi Restaurant. Its a very small location, but I believe thats what makes it unique in its way. To food is amazing the employees are very friendly. The chef greats you welcomes you and makes sure ur serviced very well. I will say Kumi Ko. Best speakeasy restaurant . Highly recommend so you can enjoy the same experience i have. read more

The cuisine is tasty. Eating there is really unpleasant, and the manager is unfriendly and impolite. He treats his staff poorly as well.

I live a stone's throw away from this place and it is my absolute go to for sushi. The people are always nice and they are very timely with my order. I've never ate in there but the music is always soothing and the presentation is beautiful. read more

Sushi was sooo fresh and very tasteful!! The sushi chef is very nice. Place was so clean. Never judge a book by its cover. Outside looks sketch but inside is such a vibe. read more

What a Gem! This is truly a delicious and cozy Compton spot. Look beyond the area and go try this delicious place . We had Heart attack and creamy Shrimp for appetizers and my partner got a few fresh sushi and I got the baked salmon roll that was super creamy and yummy! The Matcha LATTE WAS very nice read more

Kumi Ko - Creamy Shrimp 10/10 Heart Attack10/10 - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

Food was great!!! Great service!!! Don't leave without trying the banana dessert . You going to love it!!!! read more

Popcorn Lobster Roll = Game Changer! Kumi Ko in Compton is a hidden gem. The Popcorn Lobster Roll was to die for -- crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Fresh ingredients, quick service, and seriously delicious sushi. Absolutely love the ambiance it gives welcome sit and enjoy ...Can't wait to come back! read more

Went to place a large order and who appeared to be the manager/owner was rude and very unapologetic. He also had the audacity to give himself a huge gratuity of over $60 dollars. He also gave us 2 choices take it or leave it. So we left it. He also snatched the receipt from me, but I took a picture before hand. read more

Kumi Ko - Here is the receipt and it shows the tip he added. We were taking this to go, we were not eating in. - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

Horrible service cook was very rude didn't let me get a drink after buying food and refused to even explain why just kept pointing at a sign. read more

Delicious food the miso soup is so bomb totally recommend. The service is great will go again soon.

This place is always fresh and delicious. I know the sushi is good because I've tried a variety of them but I was pleasantly surprised with the spicy seafood udon! It is packed with octopus, clams, and crab (imitation but still good). The spice level was great, big portion and very flavorful. Definitely give it a try! The owner is always so nice and gives the best recommendations - listen to him! read more

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BEST & FRESHEST SUSHI & SASHIMI IN THE AREA! Don't look at the neighborhood it is in. Go for the Fresh, Tasty & Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Sushi/Sashimi. My husband is Japanese and has a distinguished palate when it comes to freshness of Sushi & Sashimi. He LOVES THIS PLACE. Recently, we ordered takeout Kumiko Boat & Garlic Fried Rice with Chicken for our 7th Wedding Anniversary dinner at home. They were SO YUMMY! read more

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. read more

Kumi Ko is such a gem! I've been coming here for years with co-workers and I'm shocked that it's taken me this long to write a review for this place. I've done both dine-in (pre-pandemic) and lots of take-out since covid. My most recent visit was just last month. Their indoor dining room is open once again and my co-workers and I enjoyed a delicious lunch. My go-to is often the Tempura Vegetable Roll made with eggplant, carrot, zucchini, yam, green beans, and squash. The portion is so big that I often have leftovers. https://bit.ly/3yXHwb2 Though if I want to get something healthier, I go with the Kumiko Vegetable Roll made with cucumber, avocado, kobo, radish sprout, beets, asparagus, inari, kampyo, and oshinko. Though in my opinion, I still feel pretty hungry after this $8 sushi roll. I'm definitely a fan of their Vegetable Gyoza. https://bit.ly/3uH3igH I also like their Iced Matcha Oatly Latte. The vibe here is very relaxing. There's often something jazzy playing on the speakers. Customer service is always friendly. They have a small parking lot so it's an easy "treat yo self" destination. read more

Kumi Ko - 17. Tempura Vegetable Roll - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

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This was a hidden gem in a part of the city you wouldn't expect to find great sushi restaurant! This cozy spot has a very traditional vibe, making you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. The food was incredible! The portions were much larger than I anticipated, and every bite was fresh and flavorful. It's clear that they take pride in their ingredients and preparation. The surrounding area might be a bit rough around the edges, the restaurant is gated, which made us feel safe and comfortable throughout our meal. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with authentic sushi, this place is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend! read more

First time trying out this place and don't let the location fool you inside this place it's nice and cosy and has a cool little set up I placed my ordered to go just to try them out and let me tell you the sushi was really good . my wife and daughter approved of it I seen some people eating and and they looked like they we're getting good service . So I'll definitely come back with my family and eat in read more

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Everything is great about this spot. Must try!! Thank you for the amazing service, music and food. read more

Oh my goodnesss. I am so gad I finally get to try this place. It was so good the salmon sashimi top quality. The sushi chef was super friendly and really happy seeing customers enjoy the food. Absolutely great time. read more

Good sushi. Nice service the fish was fresh. The lobster roll to die for. A crispy rice a little different. It was done on a rice crispy base read more

The traffic was terrible on the 91 so I decided to grab an early dinner. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. But the second you walk in, the place is nicely decorated and has a wonderful atmosphere. The food is absolutely amazing. The side bowl of rice came with a bit of furikake on top which added a pleasant amount of flavor. The fish is top top quality. I'd recommend this place to anyone and will be taking a lot more early dinners going forward. read more

Absolute gem! I couldn't believe it because of the location but honestly this is THE best sushi restaurant ever!!! I believe the owner was helping and serving and he is the sweetest person! The food was outstanding and the cleanliness of the restaurant was great! We tried the the creamy shrimp appetizers and they were fresh and crunchy. The popcorn lobster roll was a decent size portion fresh and crispy. My daughter always gets edamame and she loved them. The red dragon roll was huge! And sooo tasty and finally the shrimp tempura roll was delicious, creamy and crunchy . Honestly I was blown away! Please come support and give this place a try soo good!! read more

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This place is just a knockout. The service was amazing very attentive and helpful. The ambiance inside is perfect. The food was amazing the best sushi I've ever had this side of little Tokyo. If in the area please give this place a try they are truly the best sushi restaurant around the area. read more

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A surprise little gem of a spot! Their sushi and fried rice dishes go HARD! Plus the ambiance is super relaxing and clean. Definitely would recommend read more

Wow! From aroma walking in, to ambience, to taste of food and quality of customer service. This restaurant is so delicious. The flavor is so delicious! Garlic, vegetables, onions, yum. 10/10 read more

I placed a large order for a company event. I called it in a couple days early and followed up early on the day of delivery. The food was ready on time and the chef and some employees helped load it into my car. At our event, several of my employees were asking me where I got the food from. It was very fresh and delicious. I ordered the kitchen boat, two of the smaller boats, the large sashimi boat, chicken teriyaki and some other things and everything was a hit. Thank you for the great food! read more

My daughter and her husband took my niece and I to dinner last night. It was a very clean place and the service was AMAZING. But the best part was the food. I am so invited to go back. He takes care of his customers one on one and he makes sure all is great. Thank You Sir, for an AMAZING time, environment and food read more

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Hidden gem! Sure the area may be sketchy BUT the food and parking is safe so definitely a W!

Omg.... Wow. I am without words. This was my first time going here for lunch. I ordered a spicy chicken plate, a teriyaki plate, gyoza, and a chicken fried rice plate. Everything was so delicious! I am definitely coming back here soon! Fyi the restaurant is low key in the ghetto, but it's a very cute spot and the quality in food and service was all great. read more

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Kumi Ko is my favorite sushi spot in my area and beyond. They're always so friendly when I go inside too. The food is as good as the service. Always fresh and presented really well. We love the rainbow rolls, steak teriyaki and karaage. Must try's! read more

We order from here ALL the time. Whether it be pick up, or through Uber Eats/Postmates. We love it here!! When ordering through the apps or pick up, they always make sure to pack all the things you need and individually wrap/pack your items. Which personally, I like because I have my plate and so does my partner or friends. They also make sure to put cardboard in the bag to keep it stable! When going in person, you can feel the love for the community and the people who come to enjoy their amazing food. The folks working there, servers and chefs, prioritize your comfort and make sure that you're happy and welcomed. It makes me want to ALWAYS come in person to eat instead of ordering out. As for our food, we had a variety. My partner isn't a seafood lover but kumiko has made him willing and open to try it all. This is what we order in the picture: 1. California Roll : we always play it safe for him to have this. It's always good and freshly made. 9. Mexican Roll : I love getting this california roll-ish twist! It's delicious and I highly recommend it if you want to get something like california rolls but with a little spice (not super spicy but just right!) 11. Garlic Edamame : (we got it spicy) SO GOOD! You can also never go wrong with this. I dipped it and sauced it up as much as I could. The garlic isn't overpowering and works well the flavors combined. 7. Spicy Baked Salmon Roll : another roll that I love and that my partner really enjoys. The finishing sauce on top sits well with the baked salmon. It doesn't over power it but compliments it well. The sesame seeds aren't overpowering and add a great touch of seasoning to it. It's a nice and warm option to have! 15. Shrimp Ceviche Roll : this was our first time tasting it and let me just tell you, it slayed, it delivered, it was bomb. This fusion duo was a hit! They didn't skimp on the avocado nor the shrimp. I am satisfied! 3. Yaki Soba (chicken) : not pictured, however it's another staple for my partner to get. He doesn't usually full but with yaki soba, and a roll or two will get the job done. The yaki soba isn't oily, the noodles are cooked just right with PLENTY of chicken and veggies. A great balance of the noodles and ingredients within. Overall, this family-owned restaurant in the heart of Compton is a must. The ambiance is just great and the food is even better. I'm so glad we discovered it. We just found out they catered and can't wait to try that service out. We also found out they have an Instagram and have sushi and painting nights, we also can't wait to try that out. Give it a try! I hope this review encourages many to give it a try read more

Kumi Ko - 11. Garlic Edamame (spicy) 1. California Roll 9. Mexican Roll 15. Shrimp Ceviche Roll 7. Spicy Baked Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

Omg its amazing the chef there is so kind, and even gives us the most authentic food. It also makes me feel comfortable in such a dangerous enviorment. Its calm and chill, good ambiance. read more

Kumi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Compton, California

I love coming to this little hole in the wall! It's a cute spot with amazing service, the staff is always welcoming, friendly and nice. I've tried a variety of rolls from the Kumi Ko roll, Golden Tempura Roll, to the Tiger Roll, Red Dragon Roll, and Shrimp Killer Roll--they've all been delicious and tasty! I highly recommend trying their appetizers such as the shrimp tempura and the crispy rice spicy tuna as well. Lastly, their Udon soup is a must, at least once! read more

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