I have never been to a restaurant so many times without getting tired of it. I've been eating at…read moreKimu for years and I can confirm this is the best sushi restaurant in town by a landslide. The sashimi pieces are big, cold, and always fresh. I always order spicy edamame, gyoza, salmon sashimi, yellowtail sashimi, and miso soup. It's so delicious I crave it on a weekly basis. Come here! You won't regret it. The owner is often behind the sushi bar completing orders and is very kind and caring. The food is mouthwatering, the presentation is impeccable, and the price keeps me coming back!

This spot seemed to have a parking lot however when we got there, it was packed. I don't know if it…read morewas because of the weekend of the Grand Prix or whatever the situation may be we had to find parking on the street two blocks down. We sat at the bar and the sushi, chefs and server were nice. We ordered their spicy edamame which was loaded with flavor by far the best spicy edamame. I love the garlic and chili combos with a little citrus flavor. Also ordered the stinky roll, which is spicy tuna on the inside and salmon on the outside which I liked very much couldn't decide on a second roll so I asked the server to surprise us and kind of regret doing that because he had brought us a roll that I was already cringing at reading the description on the menu which was their long beach roll however, the crunch it had on the inside was very nice and not too heavy. I don't feel that asparagus should be anywhere near a sushi roll, but that was my bad. Also ordered their Yuzu cheesecake, which was a no for me. It was too strong and screaming Yuzu simialr to lemon zest and super tiny. The quality of the ingredients they use here are pretty good. I would come back to try other items, but I do not suggest getting their dessert or their long beach roll.

This spot is 4.5 in my eyes, but because they are close by and because everyone was so nice there,…read moreI upped it to a 5 star. I tried the Nemo roll, the spicy scallops sushi, and the three amigos handroll. My favorite was the handroll. The fish tasted so fresh! I would definitely come back for more handrolls! The scallop sushi was also solid, a little too mayo forward for my liking, but still solid. It was hard to eat with the scallops falling out though! The Nemo roll was great! It was described to me as the salmon version of the sunset roll and I love salmon, so I was really happy with this recommendation. This is a very casual spot, with parking that can sometimes become difficult due to the limited space. But it's definitely a solid choice!

Uh...Most of the time during my visit, staffs were hiding in the kitchen or something. Place wasn't…read morebig and it wasn't busy at all. That was the downfall... It was tiring to try and tag someone down for every single thing. Shouldn't someone come by to check on patrons? lol I dunno wassup with this place... Another downfall was charging $13 for a soju cocktail, but no hint of soju was outrageous...yah, it was pretty and the cup was a decent size...but I wasn't ordering sodas. Presentation of each dish was not bad. The foods were alright. The positive thing about this place was the business hours . They opened pretty late. So if you're hungry or want a late night snack, then drop by. I think most sushi places in the area closed by 10pm. The parking was small.

You can never go wrong here. Solid menu all around that's big enough to please everyone in your…read moreparty. The sushi is fresh with generous fish cuts. They have a large fish variety and it consistently is high quality. Service is friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Food alterations are happily made with no errors. The only downside is there is sometimes a wait because it really is that good. Well worth it.

Yu-me Japanese Restaurant is found in a strip mall by Stater Bros, McDonalds, and Super-Mex off…read moreSpring and Palo Verde in East Long Beach. Their menu has a pretty extensive offering of Japanese food ranging from rice dishes, sushi, ramen, and izakaya-style appetizers. My wife and I ordered a bunch of handrolls and they were quite filling here. Their tuna handroll and shrimp tempura handrolls were the handrolls that we'd want to order again. Didn't enjoy the scallop handroll as much; however, they had a scallop sashimi appetizer this month that was amazing. The appetizer had thinly sliced hotate (Hokkaido scallops), seasoned with yuzu and it was delicious. Also ordered a soft-shell crab appetizer and we appreciated the meatiness of the soft-shell crab. While it was sometimes difficult to get the attention of servers, we felt the quality of the seafood was pretty good here. For this reason, this is a really welcome addition to the east long beach community and I'll definitely be back!

Beautiful ambiance and great staff. Menu is well priced with a vast selection including a daily…read morespecial menu that includes food and drinks. Open kitchen concept with bar seating. Food was seasoned perfectly and the soy sauce was amazing. Will be coming back.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Amazing food, warm service…read more I'd been wanting to try this place ever since I first heard of it and met up with fellow LB Yelper Morgan H for dinner one night. We'd made reservations and got seated at the counter, which offered a great vantage point from which to see the chefs work. We ordered: - Potato salad with nori and onsen egg (truly extraordinary potato salad) - Hokkaido scallop skewers (good but a bit too salty) - grilled rice ball with spicy cod roe (delicious) - white fish sashimi in ponzu (beautiful presentation and great flavors) - monkfish karaage (delicately fried pillowy white fish with intriguing matcha salt accompaniment) - black mussels (perfectly cooked juicy mussels in a delicious citrusy buttery broth that I seriously could've just drunk down) The service, while friendly, was slightly uneven: an extra rice ball we ordered got missed but we were able to take it off the bill, and a requested green tea refill took a really long time to come. But the staff were all so friendly and enthusiastic and the place was so busy I was willing to cut them some slack. It's a beautiful, fun place and I wish it continued success!

I had Lunch with my Mother at Sapporo Sushi. Our server was wonderful. I wish I knew her name…read more Passed by this place many times and I am so glad my Mom wanted sushi that day. We will definitely be back. Also I accidentally left my wallet there with cash in it and I went back the next day and they gave it to me with all my cash in it. I am so grateful. They are good people and the prices and sushi are great. We got 1/2 off on their special Monday - Thursday deal. Thank you Sapporo Owners and Staff!

Went out to Long Beach last Saturday night and found Sapporo on Yelp…read more Had a great experience overall. The food was fresh, the sushi was really clean with no fishy smell, and the service was genuinely friendly. My family enjoyed the hot dishes, and I especially liked the sushi. The yuzu dessert was a standout, even though I didn't get a photo of it. Definitely saved this spot as a go-to whenever I'm in Long Beach.

Small speakeasy hidden in an alley. The food was actually very good and memorable…read more The Oysters were one of my fav Kumamotos, fresh and flavorful but they could've been rinsed a bit better. Pork Buns were a good tasty bite, and the sushi was surprisingly really really good. Cool place to check out for some small bites and cocktails!

I initially made a reservation for four at tokyo noir. At the last minute, two of my friends…read morecancelled. I tried to modify my reservation online and change the number of guest from 4 to 2 and keep the same date and time. The option was not available. The day before reservation day, I sent a message via open table to let tokyo noir know that only two guest will show up. When i arrived, they were not aware of the change and seemed annoyed that i didnt let them know. Had they checked their messages, they would have seen the request. The other thing i don't like is the vibe. Im used to going to bars where the bar tenders and wait staff will chat with the guest. That was not the case here. They were focused on serving drinks and food and less focused on the vibe. The drinks are great but i wouldn't return due to the lack of energy.

LOVE TE-BURU !! this is the best sushi in LBC and this place is filled with romantic vibes, perfect…read morefor a date night. i've been here with my hubby countless times before, and it just keeps getting better ! we were first greeted at the door and each got served a warm cup of miso soup. the rolls never disappoint and they are all good. our favorite is the jungle fever. the basil makes the roll aromatic and earthy. the lemon pepper roll is also good with the sear on top. this time we decided to try the sashimi salad. there is the perfect amount of fish and they are cut into chunks. the dressing on top tastes like mustard seed (?) nonetheless it pairs well with the salad. our forever go-to sushi spot in long beach !! :3

You've katsu go to Te-Buru! I've been trying different spots in Bixby Knolls, and Te-Buru has to be…read moreone of my favorite so far. The menu had such a wide variety of Japanese cuisine, from sushi, to katsu, to donburi, there's something for everyone! Loved the modern clean vibes of the interior. They start you off with complimentary miso soup, which was full and rich (a bit salty for my liking but that's just me). We also ordered a plate of nigiri as our appetizer, and the fish quality was really fresh. I ordered the chicken katsu plate for myself, and my was it delicious. I've never tasted katsu so light even though it's typically fried, and love the sauce they paired the katsu with. It was almost like a mustard? But it wasn't too overpowering or anything. We finished the night with the tempura ice cream, and let me tell you, this is a MUST. I honestly just expected them to throw some panko on top of a scoop of ice cream, but Te-Buru's take is (somehow) baking a tempura crust right onto a giant scoop of ice cream and then cutting up the scoop into wedges. The ice cream surprisingly did not melt all that quickly either, and the matcha flavor was on point. Our servers were quick to meet our requests, nothing super outstanding but made the meal pretty seamless. Prices I think were pretty standard except for their sushi. Those are bit on the steeper side, but again, their fish quality is really good. For parking, they do have a small lot, but there's also street parking and parking in the neighborhood behind the restaurant. You'd be delulu not to try Te-Buru!

5 for the service alone. I hadn't been in a while and don't realize the rooftop was no longer open…read moreand communal seating and I had planned to have 8 people in my party AND it was the night of the Snoop concert so needless to say- almost everything was reserved. One of the women (I missed her name but I believe her birthday is today) working there helped me find seating for my party. She was gracious enough even with there being little to no wiggle room- so shout out to her. Our servers were great, appetizers came out hot and delicious. I think we ordered 4 rounds of Brussels sprouts Drinks were tasty- highly recommend the espresso martini with a side of vanilla ice cream. Overall had a great time and appreciate the customer service!

I joined this new company about a year and as you may be able to tell. I have been fed well. For…read moreJanuary quarterly meeting dinner, the company booked BO-beau. It is an outdoor rooftop style restaurant. It offers great laid-back atmosphere. perfect for catch up, date night dinner or company relaxing dinners. I ordered steak and a cheesecake. They were phenomenal. Service was good. Our waiters served our 10+ people table with ease.

We walked in last minute, and were greeted and seated immediately, our server Inah was so polite…read moreand courteous. Would cone here time and time again.

Great quality meats, fast service, wonderful meal. Very nice atmosphere…read more Inah was great server!!

SOOO AMAZING i'm already obsessed with this restaurant. i was VERY pleased with my dining…read moreexperience at osaka story :3 i need to come back asap -- it was that freaking good. i think i stumbled upon this place through a recommendation from yelp so shoutout to yelp i love u yelp. absolutely exceeded my expectations! the menu is HUGE, like several pages long, so you're bound to find something you'll like ~ not to mention, the service was excellent! very attentive and friendly servers! the interior is also soo cute at night + there's an outdoor dining area. we ordered the mango tango, black mamba, and orange bikini roll. they were all so good, but i think the black mamba was my fav. it was a tinge lighter than the other rolls with a dash of citrus that i really enjoyed! (i think from the ponzu, i LOVE PONZU)! every bite was BURSTING WITH FLAVOR :') incredible combinations. chef's kiss. parking is on the street, so it CAN be tricky to find a spot... but the area is lovely to walk through, especially at night! we were told the meters aren't active after 7pm and parked in a 25 minute loading zone spot with no problems at all.

It was supposed to be one of those really hot out of the ordinary March days when we came here, but…read moreon this particular evening as soon as I drove over the bridges, I saw this huge cloud over the Long Beach area. I did not come prepared for a chilly night. We were supposed to just have coffee and go for a walk, but we needed a warm place, so we stumbled upon this place. It's actually pretty good. We sat at the counter/bar. The servers were nice. What we got: Salmon/tuna poke bowl: quite yummy. A mixture of both salmon and tuna in a great poke sauce over a bed of rice and salad. Salmon skin salad: if you like salmon skin, this is yummy. A perfect crunch seasoned really well to complement the bed of greens. Furikake fries: thinly cut potato's with furikake seasoning paired with a sweet mustard dipping sauce. I would have enjoyed more Furikake on the fries, but that's just me. This place has real wasabi if you ask for it instead of the watered down stuff you usually get. It's actually pretty good! Overall great food and great service. I'd come back for sure!