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Homareya is a warm and welcoming new-style Japanese restaurant in Downtown Long Beach California, that showcases the deliciousness of Japanese cuisine—from sushi and yakitori to authentic traditional dishes and creatively reimagined home cooking. Founded by Kyoto-born chef Yoya Takahashi, the restaurant reflects his deep respect for heritage and his passion for expressive cooking.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 145 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 754-3302
Website: http://longbeachhomareya.com/
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Reviews
Mai Takahashi
I came here with my friend for the first time since they opened, and I’m already looking forward to coming again. It’s the perfect spot for a date night or girls night! I had the koji potato salad, the white fish white ponzu, chicken thigh skewers, tsukune chicken meatball skewer, and pork belly skewer and I was in heaven. The wagyu skirt steak melted in my mouth and the matcha brownie and azuki ice cream went so well together.
… moreJonathan Guzman
Local friends invited me over during their soft opening weekend, and was excited to hear about an Izakaya opening in Long Beach. Having grown up in Torrance you get spoiled with a lot of great Japanese options, and this new spot in DTLB is on par.
Got to try something different with their Japanese inspired quesadilla and it was delicious, as was the rest of the food.
I was a bit disappointed to see that the Nikaido wasn’t served as a highball like at the Dodgers stadium. Ended up ordering a bottle of green tea to mix it on the rocks, and was surprised that either the soda water or other options had to be purchased as a bottle to mix the drink.
Overall a great place for authentic Japanese food in Long Beach, and excited to see what else they add to the menu.
… moreGot to try something different with their Japanese inspired quesadilla and it was delicious, as was the rest of the food.
I was a bit disappointed to see that the Nikaido wasn’t served as a highball like at the Dodgers stadium. Ended up ordering a bottle of green tea to mix it on the rocks, and was surprised that either the soda water or other options had to be purchased as a bottle to mix the drink.
Overall a great place for authentic Japanese food in Long Beach, and excited to see what else they add to the menu.
Matthaeus Martino-Weinhardt
Sushi good enough that it could be a legit sushi restaurant — great rice, quality fish, good toppings/nikiri. Bluefin chuturo melted in your mouth and the Japan uni hand roll was a highlight. Great drink selection as well, with a variety of sake, beer, and sochu selections. Skewers were salty and delicious. Value was very good for what we had! Wish we lived nearby, I’d be a regular.
… moresomoking luksetich
I got scallop, chicken heart, and pork skewers as a tester and this place is fantastic. You can get a full meal or just stop in for a snack skewer and a drink but believe me you will be tempted to stay.
Food is cooked to order in front of you
… moreFood is cooked to order in front of you
Cheyne Tochikubo
Amazing new izakaya in Long Beach! All the food we had was so delicious and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Some of my favorites were the toro nigiri, bluefin tuna appetizer, spicy tuna handroll, meatball skewer and yuzu ikura onigiri. They also had a unique fusion quesadilla which was tasty. Customer service was amazing and the owner Chef Yoya was so friendly! Parking was easy as they are located next to a structure and the first 2 hours are free.
… moreMaryam El
Everything was just OK. I wasn’t blown away by anything, we ordered at least an item from every section, a starter, chef’s choice sashimi, a hand roll, yaki soba, a few skewers, and hamachi Kama. Nothing blew us away, the sashimi was a great quality, but for the price point, I expected a little batter. The ambiance of the place is really nice, I’d come again for a drink and a snack but not for dinner
… moreClaire Calica
I don’t usually write a Google review about a place, but I had to take the time to write one. My friend and I came here on a whim because we saw a TikTok about it, and the food, the ambiance, the music playing, and the service blew us away. For a soft opening, I was still really impressed. We had the shishito peppers, the cucumber salad, the yakisoba, the quesadilla (using sonoratown tortillas btw), the matcha brownie, and the mochi and ice cream. I was sad we didn’t have enough space in our stomachs to try more of the items. I can’t wait to come back to this place.
… moreKirill Klimuk
Really delicious izakayka (and some fun non-traditional elements). They’ve got a solid selection of nigiri, the Yakitori is delicious, and if you’re looking for unexpected faire, try the japa-dilla (Japanese quesadilla) which is absolutely to die for.
… moreSophia Echavarria
This was a great night of food. They’re still finding their rhythm when it comes to serving, but they are earnest in wanting you to have a good time.
We had the
Salmon grilled rice ball
-salmon is so buttery and silky. That depth of flavor from the grilled soy sauce, the crunchy exterior of the rice ball, great contrasts of textures and complimentary flavors
Chicken thigh skewer
Basic, but still very delicious, tender, and juicy
Pork belly skewer
I don’t know how else to explain this except as somehow perfectly chewy and creamy. The meat to fat ratio is simply luscious
Eggplant skewer
Vegetarian friend said no complaints, but wouldn’t get them again
Calamari and potato tempura
Interesting contrast of temperatures and textures, but ultimately not something I’d get again. Maybe if it was heirloom/more flavorful tomatoes, maybe if the tempura wasn’t mixed in with the wet stuff. But it was still flavorful and well seasoned
Chikuwa tempura
Just a fun, chewy, tasty, savory bite of food, perfect paired with cold beer
Corn ribs tempura
Hard to eat, I don’t know why I always think the cob will be edible, but sweet, juicy, slightly salty corn will never not be delightful. Also perfect with cold beer.
Matcha Brownie and Azuki ice cream
Just incredible. I would call the matcha Brownie more of a cake, it’s a very light texture/crumb. But that being said, the thick stickiness of the azuki paste gives a similar “stick to the teeth” consistency a fudgy dessert can give you, so it works out. The ice cream is a little icy in texture, but still a great flavor, giving a similar vegetale freshness in the mouth as strawberry ice cream. And it’s, of course, not too sweet
And the HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS WITH CUMIN BUTTER
This was a remarkable bite of food. The cumin butter and sweetness of the scallop go together so so well. They play off of each other and nicely and cleanly lead into the fresh ocean taste of the scallop at the end, almost like the butter dissolved into an ocean taste. The cumin is not bitter or over powering. And the choice to include the whole of the scallop instead of a more trimmed/sanitized version gives it more texture. You have to sit and chew for a while, but the flavor is changing the whole time, so it’s worth doing so.
The decor and atmosphere are quite plain, but it doesn’t matter, because it’s clear the thoughtfulness and effort and creativity and care have gone into the food. And when the food is this thoughtful, you really just need a clean, friendly place to enjoy it. There’s something liberating and utilitarian about that. Frees up your brain for more flavor.
… moreWe had the
Salmon grilled rice ball
-salmon is so buttery and silky. That depth of flavor from the grilled soy sauce, the crunchy exterior of the rice ball, great contrasts of textures and complimentary flavors
Chicken thigh skewer
Basic, but still very delicious, tender, and juicy
Pork belly skewer
I don’t know how else to explain this except as somehow perfectly chewy and creamy. The meat to fat ratio is simply luscious
Eggplant skewer
Vegetarian friend said no complaints, but wouldn’t get them again
Calamari and potato tempura
Interesting contrast of temperatures and textures, but ultimately not something I’d get again. Maybe if it was heirloom/more flavorful tomatoes, maybe if the tempura wasn’t mixed in with the wet stuff. But it was still flavorful and well seasoned
Chikuwa tempura
Just a fun, chewy, tasty, savory bite of food, perfect paired with cold beer
Corn ribs tempura
Hard to eat, I don’t know why I always think the cob will be edible, but sweet, juicy, slightly salty corn will never not be delightful. Also perfect with cold beer.
Matcha Brownie and Azuki ice cream
Just incredible. I would call the matcha Brownie more of a cake, it’s a very light texture/crumb. But that being said, the thick stickiness of the azuki paste gives a similar “stick to the teeth” consistency a fudgy dessert can give you, so it works out. The ice cream is a little icy in texture, but still a great flavor, giving a similar vegetale freshness in the mouth as strawberry ice cream. And it’s, of course, not too sweet
And the HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS WITH CUMIN BUTTER
This was a remarkable bite of food. The cumin butter and sweetness of the scallop go together so so well. They play off of each other and nicely and cleanly lead into the fresh ocean taste of the scallop at the end, almost like the butter dissolved into an ocean taste. The cumin is not bitter or over powering. And the choice to include the whole of the scallop instead of a more trimmed/sanitized version gives it more texture. You have to sit and chew for a while, but the flavor is changing the whole time, so it’s worth doing so.
The decor and atmosphere are quite plain, but it doesn’t matter, because it’s clear the thoughtfulness and effort and creativity and care have gone into the food. And when the food is this thoughtful, you really just need a clean, friendly place to enjoy it. There’s something liberating and utilitarian about that. Frees up your brain for more flavor.
suja lowenthal
What an amazing addition to DTLB’s food scene. A dedicated Izakaya place has long has long been missing in this spacial city. We only had the izakaya, omelet, and spicy roe and salmon rice ball. Everything was excellent. Looking forward to trying the sushi next time.
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