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    Kumi Ko

    4.7 (451 reviews)
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    Rainbow crunchy row and yellow tail sashimi that was on the top, great sushi in compton little hole in the wall
    David C.

    Great food and service I recommended it if you are ever in the city of Compton Lynwood or north LBC

    2. Beef Gyoza (6 Pieces)
    Ray M.

    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.

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    Alex H.

    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.

    Yakisoba, mix tempura, Salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu.
    Shirley O.

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

    Baked 11. Baby Lobster Roll
    Marlene R.

    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!

    Tako (octopus) with gochujang sauce
    Allison Y.

    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!

    Anahi M.

    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.

    Creamy Shrimp 10/10 Heart Attack10/10
    Karina C.

    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

    Here is the receipt and it shows the tip he added. We were taking this to go, we were not eating in.

    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.

    Coffee Macaroon - it's a perfect way to end the meal!

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    The service is EXTREMELY horrible, and the amount of money spent on their food is definitely not worth it.

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    Teriyaki Sushi House

    Teriyaki Sushi House

    4.3
    (380 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I randomly stumbled upon this place next to a car wash, and I'm so glad I did! There's plenty of…read morespacious parking, which made stopping by super convenient. My friends and I ordered the beef teriyaki and roll combo, an additional lobster roll, and three OKF jelly drinks (our first time trying them). Everything was delicious! The beef teriyaki combo came with cabbage salad, miso soup, macaroni salad, and rice, making it a very filling meal with generous portions. I was a little skeptical about the lobster roll at first, but after one bite, I couldn't stop eating it. I loved how it was stuffed with meat. I ended up finishing the whole thing and would definitely order it again. The OKF jelly drinks also caught my eye while browsing the fridge. I love drinks with jelly, and these did not disappoint. The peach flavor was my favorite, and now I want to stock up on them, I hope they have this at HMart! The best part? The three of us left completely stuffed, and our total was under $50. Such an amazing value for the amount and quality of food we got. The service was excellent, everyone was friendly, and they were generous with the sauces. There are plenty of comfortable booth seats, and I also noticed they offer catering, which is great to know. If you're looking for delicious food, generous portions, good service, and a place that's quick, affordable, and satisfying, I highly recommend checking this spot out. I'll definitely be back!

    Stopped by for the first time and had a great overall experience. The plaza has plenty of spacious…read moreparking, which made visiting super convenient. We ordered the Teriyaki Chicken & Beef Fries, Takoyaki, and the Tiger Roll. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the Tiger Roll had great flavor with tempura crunch inside. The restaurant was clean with plenty of seating, and one of the staff members was especially kind and helpful when checking on our order. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items from the menu!

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    Starfish Sushi

    Starfish Sushi

    3.7
    (821 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    I am so happy that I found this restaurant! My friend and I…read morewere craving sushi but didn't know where to go. We found this restaurant after visiting Porto's. The fish was really fresh and delicious. Their Sushi rice was really delicious. I can easily tell that they are putting a lot of effort on the sushi rice. The rolls were really big. We were so full at the end. I am definitely coming back.

    UPDATE: After my experience, I looked through other recent Yelp reviews and was surprised to see…read moremultiple customers describing very similar issues with the front-of-house service. Recent reviewers have described the service as rude, unhelpful, and accompanied by a poor attitude. One reviewer described the service as "awful, horrible, rude service," while another said the woman at the front had a "terrible attitude." Another recent reviewer described the host as rude after being told to wait outside in the rain and wind, and another specifically mentioned that the hostess was not helpful when they had questions. Unfortunately, this makes my experience seem much less like an isolated incident and more like a recurring customer-service problem. My own experience involved someone at the front who was unnecessarily difficult, unwilling to help with basic questions or alternatives, and ultimately refused service when I asked to speak with management. What is even more concerning is that I subsequently tried multiple times to reach management about what happened and did not receive a return call. When several recent customers are independently describing similar experiences with front-of-house staff, I would expect management or ownership to take those complaints seriously. Based on my experience and the pattern reflected in other recent reviews, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that values its customers and treats them with basic courtesy and respect.

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    Kumi Ko - japanese - Updated August 2026

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