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    Osaka Story

    4.7 (246 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Yellowtail Surprise Roll
    Jacob C.

    Returned for lunch and Kiara did an exceptional job during my visit. I had the Tropical Punch and Monster Rolls. Everything was delectably stacked, so I could barely finish a single roll.

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    Sam S.

    Outstanding little restaurant on 2nd street. Family owned, friendly service and outstanding food. The sushi was fresh and very tasty. I don't know how I missed it all these years. They are also pet friendly (on the outdoor patio) and have a Happy Hour. Both the interior and the patio are very nice. If you love Japanese food, you have to try this place.

    Crab Ball Roll
    Sunday B.

    Osaka story is always a lovely experience. All the staff is super nice and welcoming. A neighborhood gem. I appreciated the owner- she talked out of getting more than we needed as we wanted everything! So sweet and thoughtful. For non-spicy options..we got the crab rolls and the salmon lover roll with a cucumber salad to start. Everything is consistent and fresh. This was a Saturday night so they had a nice crowd and a steady flow of customers.

    Ninja Roll (Chan), Golden California Roll
    Jennifer L.

    Osaka story has become my new favorite place in Long Beach to get sushi rolls! Sushi rolls nowadays tend to be $18-20 for a specialty roll anywhere (inflation!) but the rolls here are huge - excellent portion size! We tried the Mango Tango roll, Golden California roll, and Ninja roll - all delicious, but our favorite was definitely the Mango Tango roll! Light, refreshing, and the sweetness of the mango went really well with the salmon. Would definitely order it again! The menu is very extensive with a ton of specialty roll options as well as other things like hot rice plates, ramen, and even yubu. There's something here for everyone! We came on a Sunday at 12 and got seated very quickly, and we were lucky as a line started forming around 12:15 for indoor seating. Our food also came out very quickly after we placed our order. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dimly lit - feels like a nice intimate setting. Overall would recommend if you're looking for delicious sushi rolls in Long Beach!

    The Menu Has So Many Amazing Options!
    Terrence T.

    Met some friends and we were hungry. So we went to Belmont Shore (a part of Long Beach) and walked right into Osaka Story. Greeted by a very friendly hostess and there was not wait. So we were seated right away. It's a cozy restaurant with strong wooden tables and chairs. The menu has a wide array of traditional Japanese food and drink items as well as some fun California fusion foods. Our waitress took our food orders and you can watch the chefs make the meals. Literally see them curate fresh fish and shellfish into sushi, sashimi and/or hand rolls. Fun music is heard on the speakers of the restaurant. The restrooms are very clean too! I will definitely return to this amazing restaurant!

    Jimz F.

    Really delicious food but just don't trust what the pictures look like on the menu vs what you get. Avocado fries on menu, looks like Avocado pieces. Got the calamari and lt looks like normal fresh rings but here they looked like onion rings from Burger King. No I did not go to the home of the Whopper but the calamari was just ok and chewy. Beer was cold so that was good. Pot stickers did not look like the item on the menu. One thing I would mention to stay away from would be the baked salmon. I have never had baked salmon that was like it was steamed and sweet eel sauce put on it.Don't get me wrong the food was good and some items great but overall what it cost vs what you get. I think I will pass on this place.

    Chicken Yaki-Udon
    Morgan H.

    A massive menu, friendly service and delicious sushi is what Osaka Story is all about. They're located in a prime spot on 2nd street and the atmosphere is casual. Portions are pretty substantial and our group shared a variety of items. Edamame, gyoza and cucumber salad were all tasty starters. My bf and I split the Chicken Yaki-Udon and the Holiday Roll but both were so large that we could have just split one. The quality was there in all of the dishes.

    Elizabeth G.

    Service and ambiance is always amazing here. Plenty of room to sit and dog friendly. Good for quick sushi fix great appetizers.

    Yummy homemade fresh noodles
    Patricia G.

    The sushi is very fresh and high quality. The salmon and yellowtail just cut and super flavorful. The outside is very spacious and can watch the people strolling by. The service is exceptional and owners are present and make sure everything is as you wanted it.

    Julie Y.

    Hubby & I came here for lunch yesterday for the first time. We walked in & got seated right away bc the place was dead with only 2 tables filled on a Saturday afternoon. Atmosphere was small but intimate & nicely decorated. Menu was extensive with pages of many different options including kids menu. We ordered the sushi & sashimi plate which came with chef's choice of 8pc sushi & 12pcs of sashimi. It also included small bowl of salad & miso soup for $65 which is a great deal. I wish I can give 4 stars for the review but I'm rating it 3.5 stars bc the cut of the fish was too thick for my liking. I enjoy smaller pieces that I can bite into all at one time but bc the pieces were thick, It was difficult to fit the entire piece in my mouth. I admit the fish was fresh but it didn't melt in my mouth. Salad & miso soup was on point & service was excellent. I don't mind giving this place a 2nd try & aim for other items on menu.

    Evan K.

    As of 2025, this has been one of my favorite sushi spots in Long Beach, I haven't explored too much this year being that this is the closest to me but I really like the quality of their rolls and the freshness. I've been here two times in the last 6 months and it hasn't disappointed. In fact, their service was outstanding too, the waiter would always check on us. Inside its well decorated and dimmed, outside there's a handful of tables if you want a cool breeze and want to people watch. Diving into their menu, there's a plethora of sushi options and it's not limited at sushi, there's a lot of entrees! The crunch roll is hands down of my favorite crunch rolls I've had in Socal. It's soo good! The chicken karaage is decent, just little chicken nuggets, not your average karaage.

    Beautiful decorations and you can still see all of 2nd street through the glass!
    Avery M.

    10/10 made my girlfriend's birthday dinner so special!! We had amazing and attentive service, portions were huge and very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity, and we loved the vibe. We'll definitely be back!!

    Bento box with sushi (albacore, salmon, tuna), mixed tempura with shrimp, and spicy tuna roll.
    Alex K.

    We have been here over 10 times and keep coming back! The staff is super friendly and we always have great service. The fish quality is excellent and outdoor seating/sushi bar is fantastic. I alternate getting a bento box or one of their specialty sushi/sashimi boxes. Highly recommend! It's by far our favorite sushi spot in Long Beach after trying 5+ in the area.

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    Amazing food. Great service. The owner Reyna is always attentive. The ambiance is also great! 10/10 would recommend

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    WOW. Thats all I can say. Just WOW. I have no words besides WOW. Just WOW in your mouth every time. WOW!

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    2 years ago

    Had the best food here! Reyna was amazing and I'll be back really soon! The sushi was so fresh!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food and ambiance! Jalapeño bomb is a must try! Long Beach is lucky to have a great new sushi spot.

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    Reina the owner was absolutely amazing and the food was incredible. The environment was beautiful. Will be back - Elle and Jamie

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    2 years ago

    Phenomenal sushi!! Service is kind but slow to take our order!! Definitely would come again!!

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    2 years ago

    Great owners, food seems better quality also since new owners took over, nice service, big menu!

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    Great food, even better people. Quality and service are amazing. Will be back again soon.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious!! Great service, interesting rolls and wonderful sashimi. Nice selection of wine and beer as well.

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    2 years ago

    Best sushi in Long Beach by far. Have tried them all and enjoy this place the most. Great staff and good sushi + nice ambiance.

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    My favorite sushi spot in Long Beach!!! Everything is so fresh and everyone is amazing and so nice:)

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    3 years ago

    The food was fresh and the service was amazing! However, the sauces and the flavoring was a little overpowering for my tastes.

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    2 years ago

    Everything we ordered was delicious and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend!!

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    2 years ago

    Sushi was fresh. Sake was hot and the food was delicious! I would definitely come back and bring my friends.

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    Rolls were amazing! Best hot sake I ever had! Very reasonable prices! Friendly staff! Love it!

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    3 years ago

    Had a combination of sushi, rolls and salads and everything was incredible. The crispy Philly is awesome.

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    3 years ago

    Great sushi and friendly stuff. Sushi rolls have generous sizes and taste fresh and yummy. Best sushi restaurant in Long Beach!

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    Great service and delicious food. New place in town and it did not disappoint. Will be coming back!

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    Ask the Community - Osaka Story

    Is this place AYCE?

    Nope.

    What times are happy hour?

    We have happy hours from 2pm to 5pm Monday through Thursday.

    Do they take reservations? The website listed was just to order online.

    We are accepting reservations by phone.

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