Kihon

4.6 (48)

$31 to $50

Japanese

5662 E. 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

Kihon is a Japanese sushi restaurant located on Naples Island, Long Beach, California. Positioned right next to a host of other traditional restaurants, Kihon aims to provide a fusion of traditional Japanese dishes with a modern twist, focusing more on core ingredients such as fish and rice rather than sauces. The restaurant specializes in ramen, tapas, soups, salads and specialty rolls. Sushi dinner platters are also available along with teriyaki chicken, beef and shrimp. Among the most popular dishes is the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, smoked octopus carpaccio, ceviche and calamari tempura. Kihon is open every day from 5:00PM to 9:30PM, with weekends extending the closing time to 10:30PM.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.kihonsushi.com/contact-us/#location
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
5662 E. 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Area
Long Beach
Parking Details
None

Albacore with Crispy OnionsUS$15.00
Seared spicy albacore topped with crispy shredded onions
Yellowtail Sashimi with JalapenoUS$15.00
With zesty ponzu sauce
Popcorn Shrimp TempuraUS$11.00
Tossed in a creamy spicy sauce
Spicy Tuna on Crispy RiceUS$11.00
Pan grilled rice cubes topped with spicy tuna and serrano
Garlic AlbacoreUS$15.00
Seared albacore sashimi with lemon garlic butter soy sauce and truffle oil
CevicheUS$11.00
Strips of tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish and octopus in yuzu ponzu dressing
Braised Short RibsUS$15.00
Finished on the grill with jalapeno miso
Salmon with Crispy SpinachUS$15.00
Lightly seared salmon sashimi topped with crispy baby spinach
Black Cod Saikyo YakiUS$13.00
Grilled miso marinated black cod
Calamari TempuraUS$11.00
Crisp, light batter
Baked New Zealand MusselsUS$9.00
With dynamite sauce
Crispy Soft Shell CrabUS$12.00
Tomato caper ponzu sauce
Mixed Japanese MushroomsUS$11.00
Steamed and served in a foil wrap
Smoked Octopus CarpaccioUS$15.00
Thin sliced octopus with lemon oil, yuzu pepper and spices

Ramen

Shoyu RamenUS$13.50
Soy sauce flavored tonkotsu soup base topped with pork chashu, marinated soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots and green onions
Tonkotsu RamenUS$13.50
Our original shio (salt) flavored tonkotsu soup base topped with pork chashu, marinated soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots and green onions
Spicy Miso RamenUS$14.00
Deep and bold miso flavor with the same toppings. Choose your level of spiciness from mild, medium to extra spicy, or no spice

Japanese Tapas

EdamameUS$4.00
Steamed
EdamameUS$5.50
Sauteed with garlic and spices
ShishitoUS$7.00
Sauteed Japanese twist peppers
Nasu MisoUS$7.00
Miso glazed Japanese eggplant
Agedashi TofuUS$7.00
Crispy soft tofu in soy/dashi broth
Mixed TempuraUS$10.00
Shrimp and Vegetable
Vegetable TempuraUS$9.00
Assorted vegetables
Shrimp TempuraUS$10.00
4 piece shrimp
Tori Kara-AgeUS$9.00
Crispy chicken in ginger/soy marinade
Hamachi Kama / Sake KamaUS$14.00
(Yellowtail collar / Salmon collar) Grilled and served with ponzu sauce
GyozaUS$8.50
Pan fried chicken and vegetable dumplings
SobaUS$9.00
Cold buckwheat noodles served with dashi/soy dipping sauce
AsparagusUS$8.00
Sauteed in soy and sake

Dinner Combos

Sushi DinnerUS$27.00
8 pc sushi plus choice of california, spicy tuna or tuna roll. Served with salad and miso soup
Sashimi DinnerUS$27.00
10 pc sashimi (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, snow crab) served with steamed rice, salad and miso soup
Teriyaki / Tempura
Teriyaki chicken, salmon or beef served with 5 pc mixed tempura, salad or fruit, rice and miso soup
- ChickenUS$18.00
- SalmonUS$22.00
- BeefUS$20.00
Kid's Teriyaki Bowl
Served over steamed rice
- With SalmonUS$12.00
- With ChickenUS$8.00
- With BeefUS$10.00

Specialty Rolls

New Naples (Cut)US$15.50
Tuna, yellowtail, salmon whitefish and avocado wrapped in soy paper and sheet of cucumber
The Dude (Cut)US$12.00
Shredded snow crab, shrimp and spicy tuna in soy paper topped with avocado
Baked Crab
Baked snow crab wrapped in california mix in soy paper
- HandUS$7.00
- CutUS$9.00
Dungeness Crab (Cut)US$14.50
Baked dungeness crab on spicy tuna roll in soy paper
Creamy Shrimp Tempura (Cut)US$13.00
Spicy creamy popcorn shrimp tempura on spicy tuna roll in soy paper
B.S.C. (Cut)US$14.00
California roll topped with baked bay scallops
Blackened Salmon (Cut)US$11.00
Cajun flavored pan grilled salmon in soy paper
Walter (Cut)US$14.00
Crab stick tempura, lettuce, asparagus and avocado topped with spicy albacore and crispy onions
Maude (Cut)US$11.00
Eggplant tempura, lettuce, avocado, chili oil in soy paper
The White Russian (Cut)US$15.00
Spicy albacore roll topped with seared albacore sashimi drizzled with a creamy caramelized onion sauce
Vegetable
Asparagus, avocado, cucumber, daikon sprouts, burdock root
- HandUS$6.00
- CutUS$9.00
Vegetable Tempura
Japanese pumpkin, zucchini, sweet potato, eggplant
- HandUS$7.00
- CutUS$10.00
Rainbow (Cut)US$15.00
Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, shrimp, avocado on top of California roll
Crunchy (Cut)US$12.00
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, avocado topped with tempura flakes and sweet sauce
Spider (Cut)US$13.00
Crispy soft-shell crab, cucumber and avocado served with a side of ponzu sauce
Salmon Skin
Crispy salmon skin strips, daikon sprouts, pickled burdock root, cucumber, bonito flakes
- HandUS$7.00
- CutUS$10.00
Philadelphia
Salmon, cream cheese, cucumber
- HandUS$8.00
- CutUS$11.00
Shrimp Tempura
Tempura shrimp, asparagus, avocado
- HandUS$7.00
- CutUS$10.00
Dragon (Cut)US$15.00
California roll topped with fresh water eel, avocado and sweet sauce
Caterpillar (Cut)US$14.00
Fresh water eel, cucumber topped with avocado and sweet sauce

Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi

Albacore
Albacore Belly
Bay Scallop
Egg
Fresh Water Eel
Halibut
Jumbo Scallop
Octopus
Red Snapper
Salmon
Salmon Belly
Salmon Roe
Sea Urchin
Shrimp
Smelt Roe
Spanish Mackerel
Squid
Sweet Shrimp
Toro (Fatty Tuna)
Tuna (Bluefin or Big Eye)
Yellowtail
Yellowtail Belly

Rolled Sushi

California
California Snow Crab
Spicy Albacore
Spicy Tuna
Spicy Yellowtail
Spicy Salmon
Bay Scallop
Shrimp
Snow Crab
Tuna
Cucumber
Avocado
Negi-Toro
Negi-Hama
Kanpyo
Futomaki

Soups

Miso SoupUS$3.00
Mushroom Miso SoupUS$4.50
Mixed Japanese mushrooms
Salmon Miso SoupUS$5.50

Salads

Cucumber SunomonoUS$5.50
Persian cucumbers marinated in amazu (sweet vinegar dressing)
Seaweed SaladUS$6.00
With tosazu (house vinegar dressing)
Sashimi SaladUS$24.00
Assorted sashimi on mixed greens with ponzu dressing
Salmon Skin SaladUS$13.00
Crispy strips on mixed greens with ponzu dressing
House Mixed Green SaladUS$6.00
With miso dressing

Dessert

Mochi Ice CreamUS$7.00
Strawberry, Mango, Green Tea
GelatoUS$5.00
Vanilla, Green Tea, Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate
Tempura Ice CreamUS$8.50
Vanilla, Green Tea

Reviews

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4.6

(48)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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48 Reviews

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KevinN
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ate at Kihon for the 2nd time and it was great. The service is outstanding. We had the smoked octopus that was amazing and I don't like octopus. That being said, the presentation of this dish is amazing with real smoke when it is delivered. The thinly sliced octopus was flavorful and not chewy like larger pieces. The sashimi was like butter. Fresh, delicate and flavorful. This by far is the best Sushi Restaurant in the Naples/Belmont Shore area. It is not a party sushi roll establishment, instead being a purveyor of high quality sea food both raw and cooked. A must visit.
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seanb
Greater Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Simply the best, freshest sashimi I've ever had anywhere. Outstanding, unassuming wonderful restaurant. A gem in LBC.
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glmeredith
Los Angeles44 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Kihon during Dine Out Long Beach week. The Omakase special was amazing. The sashimi, sushi, tempura and Mochi Cocktail were so good that we are thinking about going back later this week. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Came here for a low key Valentine’s Day and it was great💕
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ErinH Gold
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kihon is our favorite sushi restaurant in Long Beach!!! Everything is amazing!!!
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wangmeyerhoffer Gold
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities91 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have a subscription to Long Beach Opera, so looked for something interesting near the Beverly O’Neill Theater at the Convention Center. Kihon was perfect in every way. Wonderful food, excellent service and easy to park close by. The mark of any Japanese restaurant is how fresh the sashimi is, and this place is top rate!
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Sabine
Los Angeles14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We liked all the food, except the tempura ice cream. The tempura was under done. The service was very attentive and the food was really good.
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ilikefood
Los Angeles25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Unbelievable Omakase!! Fresh fish and absolutely delicious!
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Chris
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 January 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very excessive price for the fish quality. Not recommended for the high grade japanese restaurant lover’s. Too much american style
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kaburn
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My partner and I have been to Kihon a couple of times and, while it will remain on our list, it won’t be in heavy rotation. It’s a nice, family oriented restaurant. The service is extremely slow. The food is fine. I’m allergic to gluten, and they do have tamari if you ask (at no extra charge, for which I am very grateful), but ours came to the table well after the first plate of sushi was delivered. Our server said he could only find one bottle that was almost empty, but said he would bring us more when he found it. He didn’t. But a table of four near us got two brand new bottles. Additionally, the albacore nigiri came with a light sauce that contained soy sauce (which was not indicated on the menu). Thankfully, we noticed before I ate any. But it was also touching the salmon nigiri that was next to it. The server asked if I wanted “one small piece” to make up for it, which I accepted. But it got to the table pretty long after we were done with the meal (long enough that we considered saying thanks but no thanks, but we couldn’t get anyone’s attention). It came ice cold and with wasabi (some of which is NOT gluten free and I did have a mild reaction that night); the combination of those attributes meant I couldn’t even taste the fish. So, it was fine? But definitely not great. And I’d rather my health not be put at risk. We’ll probably go back again eventually, but there are so many other sushi options around. Overall, it wasn’t terrible, it wasn’t the best. If you have any dietary restrictions, be vigilant about checking every single thing that comes your way here.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.kihonsushi.com/contact-us/#location
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
5662 E. 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Area
Long Beach
Parking Details
None

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Kihon

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Kihon Specialties

Albacore with Crispy OnionsUS$15.00

Yellowtail Sashimi with JalapenoUS$15.00

Popcorn Shrimp TempuraUS$11.00

Spicy Tuna on Crispy RiceUS$11.00

Garlic AlbacoreUS$15.00

CevicheUS$11.00

Braised Short RibsUS$15.00

Salmon with Crispy SpinachUS$15.00

Black Cod Saikyo YakiUS$13.00

Calamari TempuraUS$11.00

Baked New Zealand MusselsUS$9.00

Crispy Soft Shell CrabUS$12.00

Mixed Japanese MushroomsUS$11.00

Smoked Octopus CarpaccioUS$15.00

Ramen

Shoyu RamenUS$13.50

Tonkotsu RamenUS$13.50

Spicy Miso RamenUS$14.00

Japanese Tapas

EdamameUS$4.00

EdamameUS$5.50

ShishitoUS$7.00

Nasu MisoUS$7.00

Agedashi TofuUS$7.00

Mixed TempuraUS$10.00

Vegetable TempuraUS$9.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$10.00

Tori Kara-AgeUS$9.00

Hamachi Kama / Sake KamaUS$14.00

GyozaUS$8.50

SobaUS$9.00

AsparagusUS$8.00

Dinner Combos

Sushi DinnerUS$27.00

Sashimi DinnerUS$27.00

Teriyaki / Tempura

Kid's Teriyaki Bowl

Specialty Rolls

New Naples (Cut)US$15.50

The Dude (Cut)US$12.00

Baked Crab

Dungeness Crab (Cut)US$14.50

Creamy Shrimp Tempura (Cut)US$13.00

B.S.C. (Cut)US$14.00

Blackened Salmon (Cut)US$11.00

Walter (Cut)US$14.00

Maude (Cut)US$11.00

The White Russian (Cut)US$15.00

Vegetable

Vegetable Tempura

Rainbow (Cut)US$15.00

Crunchy (Cut)US$12.00

Spider (Cut)US$13.00

Salmon Skin

Philadelphia

Shrimp Tempura

Dragon (Cut)US$15.00

Caterpillar (Cut)US$14.00

Nigiri Sushi / Sashimi

Albacore

Albacore Belly

Bay Scallop

Egg

Fresh Water Eel

Halibut

Jumbo Scallop

Octopus

Red Snapper

Salmon

Salmon Belly

Salmon Roe

Sea Urchin

Shrimp

Smelt Roe