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    Züm Sushi

    4.3 (852 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Toro
    Julio V.

    Sun Sushi satisfied our sushi cravings! We had a doggie with us so we sat outside. They have heaters for those cold nights! The service is friendly and fast. The food comes out quick as well! Our rolls were good but nothing special. The toro was also fresh but not an amazing cut. Still, we enjoyed our food and would return to try other rolls another time.

    Spider roll
    Gisele V.

    Excellent quality sushi, extremely quick service. We also had THE BEST HAMACHI CARPACCIO EVER!!!!! Wish I had taken a photo. This is the place to come for sushi when you're in Monterey. Next level quality. Highly recommend!!

    Our sushi and hand rolls on a boat platter.
    Mike S.

    During a getaway weekend my wife and I visited here in Monterey. Interestingly a wine tasting place in Carmel highly recommended this place for dinner since we were staying in Monterey. When we arrived at about 6pm Saturday street parking was easy. For those not used to summers in Carmel/Monterey always being a jacket or hoodie. We got sat immediately and enjoyed our food and experience. It was quite crowded with a nice vibe. My wife ordered her custom specialty roll to include Ebi while I ordered specialty salmon roll and Salmon hand rolls.

    February 2026
    Pamela F.

    Had heard that this was the place to get the best sushi in town. Service was friendly and we were seated right away at our choice of tables in this small but quaint restaurant. Got a sake and beer to share and two rolls to start. Can't deny loving our two rolls being served on a little sushi boat. Decided to get one more roll. Saw on some reviews that the Lion King was a good option. TBH, we didn't love it. But they were kind enough to put the sauce on the side for us. I think the worst part was just before the final roll was delivered to our table, the restaurant became overwhelmed with the chemical smell of a cleaning product. It was super off putting and we couldn't wait to depart. A somewhat unfortunate way to end our first visit...may be the last.

    The sushi here was amazing! Such a cute, intimate restaurant and great ambiance. The staff is accommodating and provide great recommendations. The vegetarian options are extensive as well.

    Menu
    Wendy D.

    Good sushi. Good service. They were really crowded when we got there and we thought we might not be able to get a seat, but the wait staff was really nice and was able to find us something. The sushi came in these cool little boats -- I've never seen them before and they felt very unique to them. It seemed to be a well-frequented place, and everyone seemed happy there. Nice atmosphere, holiday vibe. My family enjoyed their meal.

    16 pcs Sashimi and three Tekka Maki
    Devin M.

    9/10 Amazing sushi, fresh and enjoyable from start to finish. Starting with the sashimi, which was incredibly fresh and delicious. Every piece was well-prepared, with clean, precise cuts that really stood out. The Tekka maki rolls were also fresh and flavorful; however, some of the cuts weren't as precise, causing a few pieces to unravel. Still very good overall. Service was fast and efficient despite how busy the restaurant was. The seating is on the smaller side, with tables fairly close together, but it was still comfortable.

    Zum Zum roll (top), Lover's Point roll (bottom)

    Just wanted to give a shoutout to our wonderful server, Liam! Visited Monterey a little over a week ago and Liam made my pre-birthday dinner at Züm Sushi extra special. He was courteous, funny and helpful. The Züm Züm roll was our favorite, the Lover's Point roll was fantastic and my birthday mochi was lovely. We enjoyed every bite, thanks!

    Three rolls
    Samuel C.

    This is a good sushi spot, and everything that we ordered was good in terms of flavor. We ended up ordering 3 rolls and it was about enough for 2 decently hungry people. Service was great; even though the restaurant was fairly busy and a bit crowded, we were always able to get someone's attention. I will say, don't come expecting anything exceptionally fresh (even though it is located right by the sea) -- this is a pretty standard place. The taste is about equivalent to what you can find farther inland.

    The restraint
    Jonathan S.

    Waiters and other staff were very friendly and helpful! It was very comfortable and the decor and temperature was perfect. We got seated without delay around 530pm and glad we did as people had to wait after that. They do have a nice outdoor area with outdoor heaters and a fire table - to wait or to eat outside. Food was great, but Eel was slimy which we didn't know was regular or not. Went with 7 other people (party of 8).

    XXX roll, lovers point, and chicken teriyaki
    Jessica R.

    We ended up here after a horrible start at Crystal Fish and it was meant to be. As soon as we walked in the wonderful staff greeted our party of 3 and had us seated immediately. They kept checking on us and even took our 8 year olds order before we were ready (she was ready). The rolls were amazing and we also ordered miso soup, a house salad, and the chicken teriyaki plate to go. Amazing, fast, friendly, service.

    9-Piece Deluxe Chef's Choice
    Younger L.

    We are visiting from out of town and asked our AI assistant, Gemini, for a sushi spot in the area that offered great freshness and value without breaking the bank. Gemini nailed it by recommending Züm Sushi as the top match. If you are looking for a flashy, high-end tourist trap, this isn't it. But if you want a cozy, casual atmosphere, great service, and excellent portions for the price, this place is a gem. We came in to celebrate our 20th anniversary, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. The sushi chefs were incredibly warm, and when they heard it was our milestone, they unexpectedly treated us each to a side of tempura shiso spicy tuna on the house. We ordered the 9-piece Deluxe Chef's Choice Nigiri (pictured in the boat). For a beachside town, the quality was great for the price, the fish was very fresh, and the portions were highly satisfying. If our travels ever bring us back to Monterey, we would definitely drop in again. Highly recommend if you want great sushi without the inflated resort prices!

    Thickest pieces of sashimi I've ever had in a chirashi sushi.

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    Delicious sushi, prompt and professional service! Our favorite sushi restaurant in Pacific Grove.

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    Got turned away at 2:30 despite the fact online and their sign outside said they're open from 12-9 on Saturday. Not coming back again.

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    Ask the Community - Züm Sushi

    This restaurant hasn't been on Doordash for weeks and I used to order from them all the time. It seems like they're closed almost every day now. New year less sushi? What's going on?

    They did some interior mods for a few weeks and announced they were closed. They are now open again

    Are there gluten free specified options on menu?

    Is the patio open for dining? Hoping I can bring my dog.

    The inside and patio are open for dining. Call or go by to verify their dog policy.

    Is the restaurant dog friendly?

    It is not dog friendly. No outside dining. Indoor dining only in an old house converted to a restaurant.

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    It's a nice restaurant, they play hip music and the staff is absolutely amazing and super…read moreattentive! That was my favorite part. As for the food, I felt like it's overrated. I've had significantly better sushi than what they served at similar value. They do not have a drink menu since they have such limited options. It's unfortunate that is so difficult to find above average food in Monterey Bay. With that being said, I still enjoyed my visit and had a wonderful time.

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    Legit . I'm sitting…read morehere right now writing this review because it is SO good!! The fish is so fresh, it's so smooth, it's so EVERYTHING you want sushi to be! I added cream cheese and macadamia nuts to my roll and it's just amazing. Quick friendly service. My food came out fast! The combo of the lemon and cilantro is killer! Can't wait to come back

    ***TO GO ORDER*** First time visit to Crystal Fish and it…read morewas a solid experience. Highlights: 1. Service - Despite being a to go order, service was still first class. Order was double checked, chopsticks, napkins, wasabi, ginger, all the sauces were packed nicely Order was prepared in about 18 minutes, which was 2 mins faster than the expected 20 mins. Perfect! 2. Hot Food - Chicken Katsu, Salmon Bento box - Both were huge, cooked well, and held up on our walk back to our hotel where we ate on the patio. Expect being full!!!! 3. Salmon Salad - Solid set of lettuce and a generous portion of fresh salmon, highly recommend if you like fresh greens + salmon 4. Side Salad - Not only a solid serving of greens, but cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and a bunch of other nice finds completed the salad Room for improvement: 1. Chirashi - Rice was bland and the cuts of fish were 1/4" thick, which is not a great way to enjoy sashimi 2. Sushi Dinner - Overall, solid, except for the hamachi. It was rancid. I hope this was a one off. NOTE - The CA Roll and other fish were fine, but the hamachi had gone bad Overall, I'd go back, but focus on the hot food.

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    4.01.25 We only got the onigiri because we were just passing by town but it was great and VERY well…read morepriced. The service was amazing they were helpful in finding us a snack and they also had blue raspberry hi-chew! It's definitely getting a return visit from me! Edit: I posted this review on the wrong location! I'm glad to say that I came back 07.30.24 and it's still the best (they have so many hi-chew flavors). The service was still super fast!

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    The staff seemed super friendly and were able to get my drink out quick despite it being a busy…read moretime. The ambiance was quite interesting. You're hit with the smell of ramen the moment you walk in and it's a bit loud. I ordered to-go so I can't say much about the dine-in experience but it was nice that they had seating both inside and outside. I got the Mango Matcha Latte with soy milk which was great! The purée was sweet but not overly sweet and balanced out the matcha. I'm not a matcha snob so I can't tell you if it's high quality but I loved the color and it tasted rich. My only complaints are that the matcha was a bit bitter and this drink was $10. They charge $1 for soy or almond milk substitution so keep that in mind if you don't drink cow milk! Overall, I think it taste great but I feel like it should be around the $7-8 range instead of $10-11. This is definitely a touristy area so I was expecting higher prices.

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