sushi kuma

I have finally decided to pen this review because although my first visit was a positive one, my last visit will be my last visit. About two weeks ago I took some friends from out of town to sushi kuma on a Wednesday night and when we were seated around 6:30 there was just one other occupied table nearby. We ordered appetizers to start: chicken Karage, uzuzkurri, and negihama. The chicken karage was good and gone in seconds. The highlight of our meal. At that time it was around 6:45 and we saw there was happy hour from 7-9p so we asked if we could order a merlot at 7p under the happy hour prices. To our surprise, the waitress said that happy hour prices were only for guests that arrived after 7pm. Wow. I am still shocked thinking back to it. When asked why she couldn’t just put the order in after 7p, she stated that they are slow and trying to get more guests in after 7p so they can’t make an exception. We asked if my nieces (under 10 years old) could at least get the free ramune drink they offered kids for happy hour and she also declined. While I understand “rules are rules,” they had a real opportunity to make us repeat customers by showing us a great experience. I know it was within their power because the waitress said she came up with the happy hour rule. Additionally, only one other table was seated while we were there. They had the resources and time to deliver exceptional service and simply chose not to. But I digress. We ordered our sushi and it came out in a timely manner. However, the waitress dropped a fried shrimp head that was part of my friends meal. She went back to the kitchen and they fired up a new one. She started walking towards us again and dropped the new one. While we were all watching. She decided to leave it and delivered the sushi to my friend without acknowledging what happened. At this point, we were all so disenchanted, we didn’t bother bringing it up. We just wanted to finish our food and get out of there. Unfortunately, the sushi was not good enough to redeem the front of house. I had high hopes for sushi kuma since I live nearby, but this was such a poor experience, I won’t be returning.

I love sashimi/sushi but disappointed at so many times/places. This place rocks! Worth the money for the boat! Variety of different parts of high-quality fishes and Uni/ Amaebi/etc all over the boat. Didn't expect these high quality 'Neta's in the south area. If you are the sashimi nerd who is willing to pay for the right quality!? Check this place out and ask the chef to float the boat.

The best sushi in town! We've ordered several times, and it is consistently so fresh. It's more pricey than other spots in town but you definitely get what you pay for.

Love it!

This little gem serves delicious fresh fish beautifully plated in a very traditional Asian vibe. The service was excellent and our sushi arrived at our table fast. They have some hard to find sashimi like Toro and Ikura. We were very happy with everything we ordered and will go back soon. A bit pricey but worth it if you are into good sushi. Five stars*****

Atmosphere and service are 10/10! Food was fantastic. Would recommend!!

Wow! My wife and I went here for dinner and couldn't be happier. We were happily greeted as soon as we walked in the door and offered a seat at the sushi bar. My wife couldn't help but tell the chef how amazing and beautiful all of our plates looked. Being at the bar we got to watch not just our food being made but every dish that went out and they all looked incredible. At the end of our meal the chef shared one of his favorites (I believe he said flounder nigiri) it was amazing and honestly not something I would have ordered for myself. Sushi Kuma is a step up from any other option I have been to in Bonney Lake. The staff is the best, the sushi is the best and honestly the price reflects that, but definitely worth it and we will be back again.