The best sushi place on 2nd street! The fish is always fresh and the rolls are delicious! Our favorite is the seared albacore with truffle! (It was so good we didn't take a picture lol) You should definitely try it! Chef Oscar is amazing! The staff is extremely nice and friendly and the best thing is the are open late! We highly recommend this place! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Cute decorations and cozy little restaurant. I believe we got the Alaska and Salmon Lovers roll. Great taste but overall the place is a bit pricey. Service was also slow that day. read more

OMG great place love the food the staff is great . Will definitely return very soon also good potions for the price I paid read more

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

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I know it seems stingy to give a 3 star rating when we really enjoyed all of the food (two special rolls and edamame), but it was unforgivable that our rolls came without wasabi, and when we requested it (IMMEDIATELY, as the food was delivered), it still took another ten minutes and a second request to get wasabi. When it arrived it was a giant mound, so I'm not sure why they wouldn't just put "a bit" on the plate with every roll (like every other sushi restaurant I've been to), or at very least be ready to deliver it upon request. Getting our check was another inexplicably difficult process. We didn't see our waiter so asked another waiter if we could get our check. He replied "yes right away", but that occurred quite a few minutes before I started writing this lengthy review, and we're still waiting. I'm not inclined to return. It was good enough sushi, but that's not that hard to come by. Also, our outdoor table in a nice location near the sidewalk was permanently sticky, as if the varnish was melting (it was even sticky on the sides of the table)--doesn't leave a good impression about cleanliness. read more

Fantastic nigiri! One of the best spots in Long Beach. Have been coming there for years and will continue to come back.

We visited this place a while back when we just moved to the area. The food is a little expensive as expected to be on 2nd street. The portion is pretty small. But the quality and the service was really good. It's a smaller place. But they have dog friendly patio in the front. read more

The sushi was some of the best I ever had. The sashimi was melt in your mouth delicious. The sushi chef is brilliant and the servers Christopher and Ivan were always available but didn't bother us needlessly. I highly recommend Sushi Ai read more

The best thing about this place is the friendly service. The waitress makes you feel welcomed right when you step in, and even the sushi chef checks in on you from behind the sushi counter. The sushi is only average. You get your standard fare---sashimi, rolls, bento, chirashi, and even a few choices of noodles. It's not going to be your best sushi, but not the worst either. Parking on 2nd Street is always going to be a nightmare on the weekend, but a weekday doesn't usually pose so much problem. read more

Sushi Ai - Chirashi with a Sail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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the BEST sushi i've ever had in LB! the staff is incredible and the chefs, christopher, chris, and oscar are always so amazing to us. i highly recommend their spicy garlic edamame and sushi and sashimi dinner. 10/10 read more

This is my favorite sushi spot!!! I come here once sometimes even twice a week!!! Food is always perfect and delicious! Love the staff everyone is always friendly! Sushi Ai is my happy place :) read more

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So many amazing items on and off the menu. I LOVE the splash roll and my sister LOVES "the stinky roll" Thanks for years of amazing meals and joy. read more

Updating my review in response to the comment that said I might not be sure this is the business I ordered from. HONEY I'M SURE lol. This is the business I got horrible food poisoning from without a doubt. It's extremely unprofessional to have associates make a fake profile to harass me for speaking out about it too. read more

Sushi Ai happy hour is my fav. I love this place so much, I'm surprised it's not more popular. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because the music they play is God awful. Very loud covers of trending pop music .. eek! But the staff, food, and ambiance A+ + + read more

We thought on a Saturday night we would never get a table but thankfully our wait time was immediate....Enjoyed every bite of the sushi Japanese curry and ended our evening with the tempura ice cream....flavors were all amazing and quality of each fish was superb! Only lacking thing was the service...our table was always bypassed we waited for refill of water for a long time...had to waive the waiter down to refill our cups then she returned and we didn't know who's cup belong to whom...but we know with covid and possibly being under staffed that's probably why service was a bit lacking....but this won't deter us from returning for quality sushi.... read more

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So great! Amazing service & food is soooooo goood! They were constantly bringing us napkins, drink refills & delicious food. Didn't get pictures of everything but 10/10 recommend! read more

Sushi Ai - spicy hazu Yuzu Koshu Halibut with Jalapeo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ew this place is gross. Sushi was so warm and fishy Service is subpar as well. Anywhere is better than this disgusting spot. Go elsewhere friends. read more

Wow. I love this place. It's perfect for eating alone or with friends. The service was amazing and the different types of sushi are mouth watering and don't get me started on the Sake. I enjoyed the cleanliness from inside and out. I wished street parking was better but hey the food was worth it. I will definitely be back. read more

OMG it's so absolutely incredible!! I recommend sitting at the bar - the service is impeccable and everyone is helping each other! amazing! Oh AND THE FOOD IS EVEN BETTER!!!! Mixed tempura, Blue fin tuna sushi, and halibut yuzu carpaccio every single person here is beyond nice feels authentic here as well! AMAZING!!!!! read more

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

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Ehhh not too bad but not too great either. Came here because I was having one of those days where I wanted sushi and lots of it. There was a nice wait for sushi on fire so did a quick Yelp review and ended up here. Sushi is decent and it'll do its job if you're craving but nothing spectacular worth mentioning. The quality of the fish is that of an all you can eat joint. Prices are decent and they have a long happy hour that lasts from 11am until 7pm I believe. Sushi chef was nice enough to make up a roll for us because what my friend normally eats they didn't have anything similar on the menu. Seating available both inside and outside. Service was basic. Parking available on the street or along the neighborhood. read more

5-star quality AND service for $$ prices--nothing better! Takeout order on repeat: seaweed salad (always fresh), crispy rice + spicy tuna. We host with this order, we treat ourselves to this order, it's a go-to crowd pleaser. Best sushi spot on 2nd street (Fall 2019) read more

Would not recommend this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and spend your money in another local restaurant. The staff was rude to my friend and I. Not welcoming or approachable. read more

Let's start with...I'm picky about sushi restaurants...no cowboy music, no Applebee's decor, no sushi rolls covered in sauce like Burger King.... We were wanting Indian, but Nah Raj, next door, was closed for Labor Fay, So WITHOUT YELPING ( yeah, I know...) we decided on the place next door... Pros: Large Portions Miso Soup was fragrant and complementary Sashimi lunch special is on until 4 pm...cool Cons: There were only 2 waitresses for the entire restaurant The waitress forgot my Pinot Grigio I love to sit outside to eat, but have never encountered so many flies...odd and annoying The mochi dough had an odd taste...Trader Joes is much better. Green Tea and Chocolate are better than the Coffee. I had the sashimi lunch special, miso soup, rice and mochi. Ok, not great. My friends had a huge Bento box and a chicken bowl. Probably would not return as I prefer other Japanese restaurants. read more

This place used to be Sushi-Saurus or something, but it recently changed ownership and became Sushi Ai. I had a pleasant time at Sushi-Saurus so thought there was no harm in trying the new one. The decor is a little different, with tables moved around and these pretty umbrellas(like the bigger versions of the umbrellas in cocktail drinks) are all over the ceiling hanging in different angles, some spinning, some still, but all pretty. We got to choose our seats since we went in around 2pm. We were served water right away, then miso soup! Sometimes you have to order a bento to get miso, but they gave it to us right away and it was steaming hot and full of tofu and seaweed. Next, the owner or manager came out with a mini salad with something fried on top. We were concerned because we didn't order anything yet, but she happily stated it was on the house! Awesome! And it tasted great. We think it was fried salmon over a bed of veggies with this amazing sesame sauce. I dig it. We ended up ordering the spicy garlic edamame, the salmon teriyaki bento, the spicy shrimp bento, and an Alaska roll. We thought the Alaska roll was 20% percent off which was why we got it, but when we got the bill at the end it wasn't discounted. Hmmmm. The food all arrived quickly. The bento's came with 4 CA rolls which were fresh and crunchy and delicious. The salmon piece I got was small, but the bento came with another salad, rice, tempura, AND CA rolls, so I couldn't really complain. I really enjoyed my salmon teriyaki, but my BF was not a huge fan of the shrimp. There were only 4 pieces of shrimp and they were average size, so he was done quickly. But like I said, a lot comes in the bento so we were still full. I would not recommend getting the Alaska. It's just salmon on top of a CA roll, and the salmon was not particularly fresh, cold, and didn't have that "bite" and "butteriness" to it like some sake sashimi does. I was disappointed with that. But overall,the customer service was fine, and there was a lot of food. Total was $35 for two people, although we really could have done without the Alaska roll. That Sushi was Aiite. Haha. Get it? read more

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They have outdoor dining and heaters. The service is top notch and the rolls are fresh with great quality fish. Their patio has limited seating so you may have to wait, but I promise it is worth it. Ask for recommendations if you are unsure what to order. I've been coming here as a Long Beach local for years and Sushi Ai has remained consistent. Well done y'all. read more

Sushi Ai - Yellowtail Roll & Crazy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great sushi spot that is much less crowded than Sushi on Fire on 2nd street. The sushi was delicious and fresh, and the waitstaff was very pleasant. Highly recommend the kbbq short rib small dish. The speciality rolls are fantastic as well. 16pc sashimi was nice, not like a top end sushi place, but very good nonetheless. When it comes to service, all the staff chipped in and were highly attentive. Joe was particularly on the ball -- working the host station, serving, and food running!! All follow COVID-19 protocol and it is pleasant outdoor seating. read more

Amazing service and food, great vibe. I will be be coming back! Boyfriend likes it too read more

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

We came and were pleasantly surprised they were one of the few restaurants that had reopened around and had good spacing for social distancing. Getting a seat on a Wednesday night wasn't a problem at 6:45pm. We decided to take out, ultimately, because we wanted to get to a pie shop that closed at 8pm. Here's where service slowed a bit because I noticed dine-in people who ordered after us were getting their food. We ended up waiting 30 minutes after we submitted our order to get our food! However, everything we ordered (several rolls) were really fresh and tasty, so I would come back again. read more

Sushi Ai - Indoor and outdoor seating - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Myself and a bunch of my coworkers showed up around 1pm with no reservation or notice for the staff. I also had my dog with me. The staff on shift accommodated us so well with a large table outside with no complaints and as quickly as possible. Service was great and accurate. Everything from the chef was so tasty and fresh. I especially love the salmon cuts! The belly was like butter. Thank you Trinity and Maria for taking great care of us! I didn't get the sushi chefs name but he was the only one on and the food was quick and delicious. We were a party of 8 people and everything was so quick. I've been here a few times in the past with just a couple people and this was definitely my best experience! Thank you guys! Definitely recommend read more

Picked up a couple rolls for lunch, best move of the day! (Hawaiian Roll & Tiger Roll) Were my choices and I recommend them, guy's were quick and cool.. read more

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The staff was incredible, extremely helpful, attentive and so kind. The ambiance is perfect for a dinner with friends or a cute date night. Food is great too, highly recommend this spot! read more

Great quality of sushi. The restaurant was perfect for date night. We will be back. The service was great. We received our food quickly read more

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When you come sit at the bar! Hopefully Chris is working because OMG he is amazing. I think he said he studied for 10 years for the art of sushi and it definitely shows. His recommendation for me and my date were spot on. I'm not a sushi expert but damn the yellow tail and toro from Spain was fantastic. His personal touches on the Eal with a certain mint is underrated! Please ask for him! Such great service. A must try! read more

I like their premium items. The price went up a from last year but it's no different from any other establishments. This is a good place to go if you like rolls. I don't recommend their sashimi off their Ayce. It's a bit chewy and I kept getting bones in my tuna. read more

Delivery order. Karaage = popcorn chicken at this place. Yellowtail collar was burnt. Crab sushi was so dry that it seemed like crab was sitting out for days. Mackerel was dry and flaky, not the texture you'd expect or want at all from raw fish. Miso soup tastes like dish water. Only reason I'm not giving 1 star is it was a late night order and it's still pandemic-y out. Still, highly advise avoiding this place, at least for delivery. I've had terrific delivery sushi in the past, this ain't it y'all read more

We were seated right after we arrived to this place but waited almost an hour and didnt receive our food. The waitress didn't even check on us and gice us an update. We had to ask another waitress from another table and she heard us, but didnt do anything about it. We were so disappointed and left the place without eating. If you want to eat here make sure your willing to wait 1.5 hours just to receive your appetizer. We talked to people after who have been here before and all of them said it takes a long time. read more

This is some of the best sushi I've had since I moved to Long Beach! Extremely friendly service and timely on my to go. I really appreciate having a great sushi option nearby. Check it out! read more

All I can say is go try the Yellowtail with Truffle Chips! Amazing!!! Great staff too!

Awesome location, in Long Beach second street. The food was great, they have variety of sushi and drink selections which I loved. There is a bit delay in the service due to many people visiting at that time but the staff were very nice and try to accommodate as soon as they can. Unfortunately I don't have pictures from that night. Top sushi place definitely will return read more

Ordered on uber eats and it was amazing! I am GF because of celiac, AND THEY GAVE ME GF SOY SAUCE! I am so so happy! they have this celiacs stamp of GF approval. The veggie roll I ordered was so good! No filler veggies, avo was great and the rice to veggie ratio was amazing! They even hooked it up with some extra ginger! I cant wait to be able to come here when diving returns, but in the meantime they have a for sure customer for the future read more

Excellent, reasonably priced, in a great area. Good service, clean, attentive. 7 wooooooords.