What a gem! Absolutely loved this place all of the rolls that came out were soooooo fresh and unique and tasted amazing. All of the ingredients were extremely fresh. Ramiro provided amazing service and was extremely kind and attentive. Super clean. Definitely had amazing dinner and it wasn't priced high as well for the quality you are getting definitely recommend this gem! read more

Came with the fam on a Friday evening. Arrived around 5 before the dinner rush, so got to sit right away. The sushi bar is of decent size and there are approximately 7-8 tables. The service was friendly but it felt like they were understaffed by one person. The sushi was fresh tasting and well plated. We also had udon which had great texture with a flavorful broth. This is one of our favorite local sushi spots and will continue to be. read more

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This place I a gem for sure. Best sushi I've had by far. Service is great. Cute small restaurant and we will definitely be back. We had 6 rolls and all of them were delicious read more

Sushi Kinoya - Baked rolls amazing so fresh cooked perfectly - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Finally got to try Kinoya under new ownership and I wasn't impressed. Albacore is my favorite and Kinoya used to make it the absolute best so I tried the Bonsai Roll, the Hot Albacore Roll, and some pieces of Albacore sushi. Honestly they were fine! They just tasted like every other sushi place now and the prices certainly reflected that. Kinoya used to have this ridiculously good garlic ponzu sauce and spicy mayo that went on the rolls but I guess they did away with that which is disappointing. I also wasn't impressed with how my rolls were cut up. The pieces were pretty uneven, some big some small and the big pieces would fall apart when I tried to grab with chopsticks. Old Kinoya rolls were uniform and bite sized. Honestly I'm pretty sad I won't ever have my favorite albacore roll again. End of an era I suppose. read more

Yoooo! This place is legit. Japanese sushi chefs. One actually scolded me for how I ate the sushi. Then he lectured the waitress right in front of me: "you need to let the customers know not to eat that with soy sauce" It's the real deal. Sorry to that waitress though. 4 stars because, honestly, that roll needed soy sauce it was bland af...but the other items I ordered were good. read more

Service is poor. Most of all food is very mediocre and not authentic at all. Assorted sushi is ok but black cod karaage and their special cucumber salad are very sad! Don't recommend. read more

The new ownership has taken sushi to another level very comfortable to what you will find in Japan. This place is my go to sushi spot. Fish is always fresh and great choices to pick from. I highly recommend going with the chefs choice which will never let you down. Service always makes you feel welcomed and part of the family, love the LBC! read more

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The sushi is delicious and fresh. The servers are kind and friendly. The atmosphere is very pleasant and I love the design layout. I would recommend going here. Sushi bar was an amazing experience and service is quick. read more

Very friendly server. I ordered a Chirashi bowl; my total was ~$30. The fish was fresh, but the quality of rice was very little. I was satisfied but I wasn't super full. Don't know if I feel like that purchase was super worth it. read more

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Hard to give them 3 stars since the sushi was 4.5 star worthy. But the wait staff was a zero. They take forever to greet you, seat you, bring your beer, or even look at you. There are a lot of great service staff in Long Beach. Don't hire your cousin or people that don't understand service and have zero urgency. read more

I love this place. I wish I could have taken better pictures but I was too excited to dive in. We order so much food. My favorite was the crispy onion tuna. I'm not sure if that's the correct name. But, honey let me tell you it was divine! The miso soup was full of favor we all order a second round. The seared peppered tuna was crazy delicious. Everything was great. I loved the customer service. The staff was super friendly. I would definitely come back here as one of my top sushi spots. I do wish they had more fresh water fish selections but it won't stop me from coming again. read more

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Is this an end of an era? I've been coming here for so long, it's like family but the chef and Mama-san are gone and a new team is in. That last 3 times my order has been wrong. This last time could've been deadly as I always ask for no crab or shrimp and I got crab in my roll. The spicy tuna was overcooked in my roll and the salmon nigiri was chewy compared to the usual buttery soft. I fear they've been sold to the new owners and it's just not the same. :( read more

I discovered Sushi Kinoya 3 years ago (thanks Yelp!) while I was in the area today I drove over to see if they were still open and to my relief they are! Covid review- they have a couple of tables right in front of the restaurant if you want to grab a bite there but also offer takeout. They have the most adorable little set up to make you feel comfortable and safe. Ex: Miso soup in throw away cups for easy drinking/eating. Hand sanitizer comes out with your utensils (see pic), etc. Not only is their fish VERY fresh but it's also cut well so it melts in your mouth. The service is fantastic from pre-covid days and now. They are so friendly, kind and really make you feel welcome. Today I ordered a sushi lunch special in between running errands and they were fast. Can't beat the quality and price here. Highly recommend!! read more

Sushi Kinoya - Lunch special- covid style - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you love sushi then Sushi Kinoya is your GO TO in LONG BEACH (near CSULB). The service here is quick and the food is fresh and amazing! read more

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This was our first time back to Sushi Kinoya since the change in management, and I would highly recommend. We had been long time fans of Iris and Martin, and the new owner Eric is just as passionate about sushi. He is very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. The fish was fresh and the rolls were a great balance of fish and rice with not too much sauce. I recommend just sitting at the sushi bar and eating your weight in nigiri. read more

Best sushi spot in the area!! And even if you're not around the area, it's still worth trying!! The 4 & 1/2 rating doesn't lie. It's a small family business, and they're currently still doing take-out/phone orders. It has also come to my attention from my last visit that they have temporary, new hours due to COVID-19: Sunday - Monday: CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00AM- 1:30PM, 4:00PM-7:30PM read more

Sushi Kinoya - Left: Hawaiian roll Right: albacore & salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great sushi! The food is delicious and they have options that can be twisted a bit for those that are vegan. The service is great - quick, polite, and the order is correct!! read more

Kitchen normally closes at 7:30, and we got there at 6:30. Even though, there was an empty (and clean) table--not to mention the half-dozen empty bar stools at the sushi counter--they told us that we needed to wait for half an hour if we wanted to stay; which we did. After waiting at the door for a while, the owner said something to her waitress, and she came and asked us to leave. It didn't matter to them a bit that they had said we could wait, or the fact that we have been going there for years. Imagine if you go into a bank and stand in line, and then they come to you after a while and tell you that they can't help you because they want to go home. They may know how to prepare food, but they're really bad at running a business! Good luck if you decide to take a chance there. Food: 3/5 | Service: 1/5 | Atmosphere: 1/5 read more

super high rating and very decent review count = verified in my browsing book. 2 visits, i'm calling it a 3.5. Baked Libster & white fish roll $13.50. is a great price point imo bc my usual for most places is the baked lobster rolls which usually average these days around $14-19. And this blend is unique because i've never seen it elsewhere. It's a solid roll, not too heavy tasting, just enough of fish and lobster to vibe. Couple pieces tho tasted fishy like the no longer fresh kinda taste so....eeek. Presentation is beautiful, for convenience tho the spot of garnish in the center would be better spread across. Ginger was crunchy, not overpowering, good cleanse of palate. who reviews the ginger honestly! no, i think ginger should get rated, some places the ginger is so blegh and mush i cry. It's on the south side of the sounternmoststrip in that multi store plaza with aTrader joes and target. Located the corner starbucks and walk down the long side till u run into the artificial garden square. Parking is plentiful cuz it's a giant shared plaza. Service is super nice. Ordering to go is easy. Just mark or fill in the slip and hand over. Go shopping for limited edition haribo party hat bears at five below on the other end while u wait. This'll be my in case of standstill 405 traffic dinner spot, but i wouldn't drive out to get it. read more

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My wife and I really enjoy this establishment. We get sushi once a month or so. The quality and price are perfect for us!

My favorite local sushi spot! This is my go-to dinner to treat myself after a long work week. The sushi here is simple, fresh and delicious. My must order items are the yellowtail sashimi, caterpillar roll and the spicy scallop roll. In addition to the good food, the hospitality is on point. I love dining outside and either the chef or hostess always comes out to check the sun position and rearrange the umbrellas to ensure that the sun isn't in my face. Love Sushi Kinoya. read more

Food was amazing. High quality fish. Good greens in the salad. Waitress was less than accommodating for special requests and was very quick to give us the bill. read more

Wonderful sushi experience. We came with a group of 8 people, there were so many different sushi rolls on the menu to satisfy everyone's cravings. They also had the chef choice nigiri which I thoroughly enjoyed with a side of fresh wasabi. Make sure to ask for fresh wasabi! Service was very great and there's a small free parking lot right outside. Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area! read more

I visited them for the first time and ordered carry out. It was good service. My food was ready in 10 minutes. I really enjoyed the sushi. I think rice to content ratio was very well balanced. Miso soup was very good too. I will definitely visit again. read more

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This is the worst sushi I've ever had. The owner is super sweet and nice but the food is not good at all. I don't know how this place has so many good reviews. The baked salmon roll Was burnt on top and it didn't taste good. The Philadelphia roll made me sick, the salmon on top Of the roll tasted like it had been out for awhile, It was also warm when it should've been cold. The monkey firecracker was so cold and burnt (ive attached a photo) the tuna in the firecracker was so hard and crusty. OMG. I can't believe they served me this! NEVER will I go back and if you like good quality sushi this place is not it, I guess that's why the prices are fairly low compared to other places close by. You get what you pay for. Bummer I spent $30 bucks on my dinner only to eat the $1.50 soup :( read more

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My first time here, but been craving for sushi for a few weeks. Was shopping at Trader Joe's and saw this place around the corner. Small place, but they have outdoor seating. Hospitality is on point and gives a very warm welcome. I was jetlag from a long international trip, so I wasn't paying attention besides what to order. They have a great lunch menu and it was a perfect option for me. The prices were great and if I had a bigger stomach, I would've ordered more! I was immediately served with miso soup right after I ordered, which was nice because something warm felt good. The quality of the sushi was fresh and good. I got the first lunch option which has 5 nigiri and a spicy tuna roll. I thought it wasn't enough food, but it was the perfect amount. I will definitely go back! read more

Long Beach / Lakewood sushi has several levels, there's the budget (Awesome Sushi, I Luv Sushi), the mid level to nice (Kihon, Fusion, Kara) the top shelf Michelin worthy (Sushi Nikkei - which is theeeee best). I give Kinoya the award for most authentic. Kinoya and Nikkei are our faves. Kinoya has weird hours, you know why? They're so busy they can. It's a very humble establishment but the food is so good. The salmon hand roll melts in your mouth. My husband loves that their spicy tuna roll comes with a chili oil which makes it stand out. I also notice quite a few Japanese guests when I'm here which to me, signifies their legitimacy. My go to meal is the chirashi bowl or salmon hand roll and Boston roll. Everything is amazing and the atmosphere is quaint and sweet. They're also just the loveliest people. If you want incredible, simple, high grade sushi in a humble environment- go here. read more

EXCELLENT SERVICE. The friendliest staff, treat you like family. DELICIOUS food. The fish tasted fresh and the rolls are the perfect bite size. Eat here!!!! Pictured here are only a couple of rolls. I also had the Hot night roll. Spicy tuna roll was also great quality. 10/10 I wish I could have tried them all. read more

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This place was awesome it was so delicious the service was so great and they were so welcoming it tasted so authentic it was our first time here and it won't be our last read more

Unexpectedly delightful. A small place very convenient to Target, Trader Joes, etc. I prefer bentos and entrees to sushi, and everything was very well prepared. read more

A good sushi spot is hard to find A great sushi restaurant is even harder So I am extremely thankful to have found this gem. Service was amazing. No empty plate was on my table for longer than a minute. Friendly, kind, patient and attentive The food was how do you say... Mind shattering. It wasnt overly complex just to be IG worthy. It was delicious, it was mouth watering, it was... everything I want in Sushi and some. I love this place read more

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Los Altos hand roll. This is all. The best sushi in Long Beach love them and they pretty much know me when I call so I appreciate it. read more

I love the lunch specials here. It's a go to for my lunch break! The quality of the food is good and everything is well flavored. My favorite dish is the five assorted fish that comes with the lunch specials. Sometimes service can be a little slow but they're so nice here! read more

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This is going to be our new spot for good Japanese food. We ordered a sushi roll, veggie tempura and miso soup which was all amazingly great and reasonably priced. read more

Perfect to-go-service. We've been coming once a week since COVID. Call in your order and they'll give you an approximate time that's always correct. Service is wonderful. Rolls are always on point. Sashimi is nice and fresh. Great value for the money. read more

Tried this sushi spot for the first time on Saturday evening. The reviews on yelp were great so why not? Garlic edamame was perfect... love the flavor. The crunchy role and california roll I got were perfect. My wife got the 911 roll and loved it. My daughter got the dragon role and salmon sashimi and really liked it. Service was super nice... very warm and inviting. Definitely recommend. read more

It was an interesting experience coming here. We had miso soup in a coffee cup. It was weird to have it presented in that way, but the flavor was surprisingly pretty good. The service was good and the servers were polite, bit just beware about the soup. read more

First time here! Service was friendly and fast. The sushi was high quality and a very good value. A little hole in the wall that I wouldn't mind visiting more often...especially since I live so close. Highly recommended! read more

UPDATE:: ******* DO NOT PLACE AN ORDER WITH POSTMATES!!***** they DO NOT have a postmates... the order will not go through!!! Here are the temporary COVID-19 hours: Sunday - Monday: CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00AM- 1:30PM, 4:00PM-7:30PM Best sushi place ever!!! The sushi is very fresh and I love going here!! Make sure to call beforehand because they are only doing take out orders!! I suggest the yummy crunch and shrimp boat Great customer service! Prices and portions are also great support a small business!! read more

This has become my go to sushi spot. The chefs know what they are doing. Everything is fresh and well made. Sometimes, they have tonkatsu ramen and it is DIVINE. The pork melts in your mouth and the broth and noodles are just chefs kiss. I've looking for a good local sushi spot and nothing hits like Sushi Kinoya. It's always consistent and the service is great. The baked muscles are good too. read more