The hot dishes come out on a rod iron skillet. Nice and hot. Love this place. Amazing service.

I hate to leave a 3-star review, but work needs to be done here. I'll start with the good. Our food, when it finally came was very good. We ordered Hawaiian Rolls, the Chubby Lobster and the Vegas roll. All of the food was wonderful. The tuna on the Hawaiian rolls was fresh and very tasty. The Chubby Lobster was interested and we all enjoyed it. The Vegas Roll was a mouthwatering adventure for the mouth. Now, the problems. We'll start with the tables. They are so sticky our cups had to be dislodged with every sip. We could tell this had been an ongoing issue as my daughter was able to read several menu items from the remnants that of menus previously stuck to the table. For the record, they are not even using paper menus. They are totally reliant on QR code menus. The service was quite sub-par. The hostess brought us drinks which were empty before any server even greeted us. The food also too far too long to come out based in on how busy they were not. All in all, good food, bad experience. read more

My husband and I just ate here for the first time, and I give this place a 10/10! Everything about this place I love. The music is great, mostly classic rock. The sushi is SO. DAMN. FRESH. The staff and sushi chefs are super nice and polite! The selection of sushi is so great, I wanted to try the whole menu in one sitting. One of the rolls I got was the salmon & mango roll. It was just a million wonderful flavors at once, it was amazing, I definitely recommend it if you like salmon, pineapple and mango. Definitely will be returning and making this my favorite sushi spot!! read more

Sushi Ai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

I ordered delivery through postmates, the rolls I got were good, decent portions just a bit pricey but I suppose that's sushi. I can't for this pandemic to end, I'd love to eat here in person read more

Too expensive, long wait. Go somewhere else I've never written a poor review in my life, but if you're choosing a sushi place to go to on 2nd street bro literally go anywhere else. This place told me me order for one person would take 25 minutes which is already too long and they had me waiting in their lobby for an hour. Food was alright but not worth it at all, expensive too If you're still thinking about eating there after knowing this. do yourself a favor go infront of a mirror and slap the person you see because they're an idiot and shouldn't think that read more

We waited in a half-empty restaurant for 20 minutes for the waiter to bring us water, and almost an hour for a small lunch for two. When the check came, they had added a drink that we didn't order. There's lots of places to get good fish in Long Beach. read more

Best sushi in town. Noah is very professional and friendly. Sit at sushi bar and let him to surprise you by great sushi or hand rolls Thank you chef Noah read more

This is the best Japanese restaurant in town! East 2nd street has a large assortment of restaurants here in Long Beach. There Sushi is fresh, atmosphere is clean and wonderful customer service! I'm definitely will be coming back here , you will not be disappointed !! read more

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we went there by chance. We are chef Nozawa's fan and we don't like rolls with too much sauce and skinny​ fish. Hawaiian and albacore heaven were delicious: tons of​ fish enough​ rice ​ ​ and just enough sauce to compliment the dish. price was right read more

I love Sushi AI! The fish is always fresh and the green tea is always a favorite of mine. They have a great lunch menu and happy hour! I recommend coming here when ever though because everything is so good. Also dogs are welcome on the patio! read more

We are from washington just having a vacation. And drop by to longbeach and found the sushi place. Staff, and service is friendly and attends to your need. Food is absolutely great (they gave more detail and attention to it, price is okay/reasonable, and the portion is not bad, see pictures attached) read more

We have been coming here for a few years now and have never had an issue with the food or service but the last 3 times things have been different. There was a very nice Asian lady who was the manager and she was here on and off and according to her she was splitting her time between locations but I honestly think there has been a change of ownership because she has not been there for almost a year. And that bring me to my 2 stars. Service has gone downhill a d is bordering on horrible. The staff forget what you asked for until you ask for it again. The sushi is still fine although tonight all the pieces were smaller and barely any rice. But the food coming out of the kitchen has gone down in quality. The sauce that comes with the tempura had a very heavy and distinct fishy smell. The soft shell crabs are smaller than normal. So sorry that this happened because we loved coming here at least 3-4 times a month. read more

We sat down, and that's as far as we got. Ordered drinks and appetizers, 30 minutes later everyone around us was already getting their meals--even the patrons who came in well after we did. Since we weren't served anything, we got up to leave. Waitress serving table next to us said "ok" and that's it, no apologies as we left. Never going to this place again. Cheap owners need to hire more waiters! read more

Picked up to go order to take on the boat and there was zero soy sauce, chop sticks, napkins, or utensils. Opened the bag on the boat and now have to use my hands. Not very covid friendly. Such a bummer because I order from Ai often. read more

My first roll was spectacular and the rest of my rolls were all mediocre. Great start, questionable finish. Quality of fish was good though.

The staff was very sweet, especially the young girl hosting. It was at a good location and the food was good, I totally didn't expect to pay so little for as much food as I got! read more

Must of went on an off night because this place gets good reviews. Lots of American sushi with cooked stuff in rolls and heavy use of cream cheese. They seem to do that because the fish we got wasn't fresh. Easy to hide the taste with some cream cheese in rolls I guess. I won't be going back here for questionable fish quality. Ok atmosphere and good service are why they get 2 stars read more

The vibrant ambience of 2nd Street combined with the lavish flavors of Sushi Ai make for an unparalleled dining experience.

LOVE THIS PLACE. always my go to sushi spot:) The service is so friendly and you always get what you pay for. deliciousssss

Staff is super nice sushi comes out pretty quickly too. We ordered the stinky spicy albacore roll and it was really good! Not too spicy and the happy hour isn't bad although I feel like rolls could be included in the 20% off. Overall great place though. read more

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Super long wait times, customer service is not up to par with our other restaurants in the area. We sat down, got back up and left after waiting forever. read more

Love this place! Great sushi. Small, understated place in a busy neighborhood! It's friendly staff took very good care of our group.

Very great sushi spot. Been here several times with friends and family and everyone I've took here loves it. I've tried multiple rolls and they are all delicious, I've never been disappointed. Also a very cute and cozy atmosphere with very nice staff read more

This place is more than a sushi bar, it is an EXPERIENCE. And not just any experience, a GREAT EXPERIENCE! The chefs, the owner, and his wife are some of the nicest, generous, and fun people you will ever meet. As for the sushi? Fricken amazing! If you're not doing saki bombs with one of the chefs (what up Oscar!) some time throughout your visit, you're doing something wrong. read more

Sushi Ai - Oscar the magic chef on my right, and to my left in red one of the coolest people you'll ever meet, Sean, the owner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

It took me two years to find a sushi bar in LB that felt like my local spot. These guys have nailed it. Yes, I've had a more diverse selection and traditional experience of sushi. But for super high quality and a friendly crew, this is it. And, pricing is very reasonable for the quality. read more

I've been going to Sushi Ahi before the new owners and I believe the old name was Sushi Saurse. The food was good. But now with new ownership. What a difference. Less rice in the rolls. Like it should be. Great service and location. Always shady even on a sunny day. read more

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I think all the workers here are Korean - from the sushi chef to the servers. They would talk about stuff in Korean but say Japanese statements when people leave. I mad caught you guys! Don't underestimate such a covert Korean like myself! Luckily most of their patrons probably can't tell the difference which I find is kind of entertaining in itself. Oh, and don't mind the Caucasian folks doing sake bomb shots - out of the four parties there two of them were getting a little rowdy and having a cultural-immersion experience. #what? Food: - Hawaiian Garlic Roll (~$10.50): Recommended! Wow, I never ever like butter, but this concoction works! You get that strong flavor of butter alongside the cooked slice garlic. When they put that all together, you become instantly a fan of it! It's such a smooth but distinct flavor that had us ordering another one just because of how enjoyable the roll was. Highly recommended if you don't need to kiss someone after..because. Well we all know why. You'll appreciate the roll, however! - Crunchy Shrimp Roll: Nothing actually special for this roll. There's plenty of crunch, but there's just too many safe creatures that makes the roll a little less desirable. But the sweet sauce they use really brings in the flavor of the roll and packs the glucose punch one really does look for. I guess this kind of roll fits the all-American type audience. - Garlic Edamame: Just put garlic everywhere - this plays its own game of warm sauteed chopped and crispy garlic massaged into these edamame pieces. It's a light appetizer and fun to munch on while you await the other entree options. Great texture! Pros: - This is a newer establishment so you probably wont get as busy of a gathering, which is a great thing if you're coming hungry! - Dim lit, kind of rustic Japanese-ambiance feel. - Employees are helpful and nice - pretty accommodating too. Cons: - Tables are a lil' sticky. No one really likes that. - If you're not used to yelling and hollering that the employees do, you may end up kind of startled. - No dedicated parking, so good luck finding something along Belmont! Sushi Ai is one of those places you may overlook, but if you're finding yourself craving these creatures but not able to trek to another "hot" location, you wont be disappointed. Again, prepare to not kiss anyone and go garlic, Hawaiian Garlic. read more

We went there for lunch on a Friday afternoon and I must say I was very disappointed. The service was mediocre, and the sushi was extremely fishy. My girlfriend and I both had stomach aches and loose stool later in the evening. Do not go here read more

Love their crispy rice spicy tuna and their house salad with sesame dressing. Service was somewhat slow when I went a couple of weeks ago. Sushi actually came out before the salad which seemed a little odd to me. read more

Okay friends...it pains me to write this review as I absolutely LOVE sushi and supporting businesses, but this has got to be the WEIRDEST dining experience I've ever had. My friend and I went there for lunch and there were exactly three tables occupied in the whole restaurant, yet the food took absolutely FOREVER and a DAY to arrive. The reason? The cook fell asleep. Yes, my friends, that's what the waitress told me. Her exact words were, "Yeah...our cook fell asleep. But it's okay he's awake now! So your food should come soon..." I'm thankful that the cook woke up in time to give me my baked scallop roll when my friend already finished his meal. On top of that, we ordered appetizers and we got that last . The only redeeming quality was that the food (when it finally arrived) was good, and that the two waiters helping us were attentive and apologetic, which is why this review has two stars and not one. I don't know if the "sleeping cook syndrome" is something that strikes this place often, but if it does...you've been warned. read more

Granted this review's rating is to spite the whining man child who left a second ago and didn't pay for his food, but I say it also has been earned. More on both in a moment. First, I'm a sucker for good music. I know there will be some awesome tunes when Rachel is here so that's worth noting. The chefs and waitresses were polite and likable. It was a tad busy, but that's a sign of good business and the level of care they gave for the customers I've seen so far has been worth waiting for. Call me overly optimistic but I love it here. It's comfortable. The decor is charmingly cheesy and traditionally Japanese. The food doesn't even need mention because it's fantastic. But each dish is worth trying. I prefer the crazy roll, and a bottle of Asahi. I can say these things about a few places, but the return ability is contagiously high. That is why I give it 5 stars, cause I will be back. Now the man child who stormed out like mommy wouldn't buy you a brand new set of Legos, your attitude was pathetically despicable. There were way better ways of handling your issues and you threw a hissy fit in front of the whole restaurant. They don't need your service, and I hope you see this and grow up. Sorry. But as I was saying. This place is totally rad. There are plenty of places I can go in long beach for sushi, but this place stands out in quality and customer care. It's a place that makes you feel like you can hang here for several hours and not even notice... Trust me ;) Also, shouts to Tiffany for helping me out. Thanks for being awesome. =) read more

Catalina roll omg!!! Fresh fish melts in ur mouth. Chubby lobster so crunchy and delicious. Hot sake!!!! Yes please. Servers are so friendly and nice. Service is a bit slow but worth the wait...hawaiian Garlic sl delisious and fresh... Really impressive fish quality!!! Lance roll is to die for!!! This is the best sushi spot in Long beach and the best i have tried in years. Will come back soon!!! For sure read more

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Really good! Originally I was bummed when I saw sushi saurus closing, but I think it may have been for the better! Great service, and really good food overall. Prices are a little more on the expensive side, but overall affordable. Both times we have been treated to complimentary miso soups, and occasionally even a little extra surprise from the chef. read more

I had high expectations for this restaurant after reading the other reviews on Yelp. The food looks great but the fish is just ok. Fresh yes but for 13.99 a roll I expect top quality fish and this isn't it. I ordered a roll that came with a lot of salad dressing on it and that's all I could taste the dressing. My husband got a bento box and it was ok but plain. I also ordered a salmon hand roll ( I judge most sushi places by the salmon skin hand roll if they can make that well then everything else is usually great.) and it was a soggy greasy mess and I sent it back. The sushi chef agreed with me that it wasn't made right!!! Then why send it out??? 50 dollars later and we won't be going here again, too bad. read more

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My boyfriends rolls were AMAZING. Would've kept eating them but he was getting annoyed. Unsure what they were called but they had jalapeño peppers on top and a really good sauce! read more

Delicious! Their sushi chefs take pride in their work and it shows in the quality and presentation.

Popped in on a Friday night around 9:15pm. The place was half empty and this was our first time coming here since the previous Sushi Saurus. I've frequented quite a few sushi establishments (they are a dime a dozen), but I felt inclined to share my thoughts as our experience was particularly bad. Seating: We chose to sit at the bar in order to have that fun sushi bar experience. Nope. Not once did any of the sushi chefs acknowledge us and they certainly weren't interested in taking our order. This isn't the end of the world, but I thought the whole idea of the bar seating is to interact/engage with the chefs and fellow bars diners. Ambiance: The overall feel of the restaurant by the bar felt disorganized and loud in an obnoxious way They constantly scream "Ai" which isn't horrible at first, but after the 10th time of hearing them it became irritating. This coupled with the horrible choice of music for the venue (Blink 182 and No Doubt) make for an experience that begs for refinement. Service: The hostess was friendly and accommodating. Once we sat, there was an older waitress who was extremely loud and very hard to understand. Her first attempt to take our order was a very loud and mumbled "can I take your order." The drinks and edamame were very prompt. The overall service of the sushi chefs was extremely lacking. It appeared as though two of the sushi chefs were very "green" and not quite certain how to make many of the offered rolls. The head chef was in charge of the line, but it quickly became apparent that the skill set wasn't there once a few orders started to flow and they began to scramble in a very obvious way that made the dining experience feel disconnected. My g/f received her order of snapper and halibut sushi first and I waited what seemed like 15+ minutes for my two rolls (more on the food quality below). Food: For starters, my sushi quality expectations were essentially "middle of the road." I was by no means expecting Nobu. With that said, both the girlfriend and I were horribly disappointed. The edamame was a yellowish-green color and way soft (seemed old). The fish quality, besides the Halibut, was far from fresh. The preparation of the rolls appeared as if a first time, at home chef made them. After reading other reviews, I would agree that fish quality is hit/miss. For me, that's a complete deal killer as there's nothing worse than paying full price for day old fish and horrible sushi rice. For what it's worth, I had the Spider roll and a Shadow roll (I think). Summary: Fortunately, there are quite a few sushi restaurants in Long Beach and we won't be coming back to Sushi Ai. read more

Worst service I had to keep asking hostess where waitress was. Food sub par. Ridiculous wait dormant and everything. Overpriced for quality. No wonder it was not busy. Waitress April was the worst, horrible attitude. I hope all just having a bad day. Wow. BAD. BAD. Super drunk guy on patio. We forgave. Slow service. Ok. We were not in a hurry. But yikes. Hot mess. read more

Amazing restaurant !!!!!!!!! I'm very picky when it comes to my sushi . This restaurant definitely delivered up to par !!! It was very clean inside & there customer service is amazing Happy is hour is 20% off today !! read more

We went in for Lunch on Sunday. The music was so loud with Rap style music. We ask if they could turn it down. They said no that there was an other table listening. They were out side and not hearing anything but the street traffic and the loud TV with the game on. We also ordered Tea. It came and tasted like the cups were rinsed in Salty soup, as for the correct tasting Tea and it never came. Manager told us he could not change anything. What a JOKE this place turned out to be. To bad the food is good. I will miss them, NOT. read more