Zum sushi

The sushi was delicious. It arrived in style atop a small boat, adding to the fun atmosphere and experience. The seaside roll offered a few different options of fish, and it did not disappoint! The menu had pictures of all the different rolls, which is immensely helpful. The staff were very helpful and attentive and service was very quick. Every bite was delicious, and I left wondering if I should have ordered one more roll. Definitely recommend this place!

Small little sushi place that was delicious and reasonably priced. Vegetarian sushi roll presentation was cute and flavors were spot on and creative. They had quite a bit of vegetarian options which I loved as not all sushi places do. Our server was attentive and service was quick. Definitely recommend!

My husband and I ate here during our anniversary trip to Monterey. The food was amazing and staff were incredibly friendly and great hosts. We will definitely go eat here again when we return to the area. The interior is a bit small, but the area outside by the fire pit looked super cute and comfortable.

BEST SUSHI IN MONTEREY AREA! I have tried many sushi restaurants in the Monterey area and Zum always ranks king. Overall well made sushi with high quality fresh ingredients. Cozy atmosphere near cannery row with calming Monterey views if you sit outside. A must try. 5 Stars!

We were driving through Pacific Grove and we were going to drive to Carmel for sushi but we said how about right here and we looked up Sushi in PG and we saw Zum . What a wonderful lunch, very fresh and high quality food, service and ambience. Love this place!!

I visited Zum for dinner. I let the staff know about my gluten and dairy allergy and they were careful with my food.

This is probably the best sushi I have ever had. The service was wonderful. We had a bit of a wait when we got there because there is not much inside seating. It's definitely worth the waut and the money

An unassuming location for good sushi. This restaurant is a great little spot for quality sushi with excellent service. Although this place is small, they manage to provide efficient and attentive service to more guests than it seems possible. I came here with my wife and two kids a little after 5:30pm on a weeknight. The place was already busy but there were a couple of tables left so we did not have to wait. There were a few seats at the sushi bar as well. But shortly after we were seated, new customers kept coming in and a small wait list was starting. My wife and I both opted for the sushi dinner with an assorted 7 pieces of nigiri along with our choice of a Maki Roll; there were many to choose from it was tough to decide. I narrowed my choice down to the salmon skin roll, and it was great. The meal came with soup and salad as well. We also started with an order of the fried calamari. My kids ordered a few different cut rolls. Everything was very good and the service was wonderful. Between the three servers they made sure we had everything we needed and promptly cleared our table of any unwanted dishes. Overall this was a very pleasant dinner experience and I would highly recommend this place if you’re in the area.

Sushi by the beach (ish) 5/5 stars because staff were super accommodating Pretty solid! I didn't have to wait too long on a Saturday around 3pm. It's a small restaurant with a good amount of street parking. * I got: - Salmon Lover Roll: this is as it. Having raw fish now inside the roll and outside is what I've been craving. Wish they carried mango sauce tho.. 5/5 stars - Tuna Onigiri: meh. The Tuna was flat. Not the freshest 2/5 stars The staff were wonderful! I don't eat dairy so they were able to swap out my cream cheese which was nice. I'd definitely come back!

I've been to Zum Sushi twice now while visiting Pacific Grove. Both times I ordered takeout, and the experience was consistent--good, but not great. The sushi is fresh and reasonably priced, but nothing really stood out in terms of flavor or presentation. On the plus side, the packaging is solid and travel-friendly, which I appreciated. It's a convenient option if you're in the area, but next time I'll probably try another sushi spot nearby just to compare. Zum Sushi is decent, but I'm still looking for that standout sushi experience in Pacific Grove.

We started with the gyoza and tempura appetizers. Gyoza: I liked that you could choose whether you wanted fried or steamed gyoza. We went with steamed. Unfortunately, it seems like it may have been a tad underdone. But the flavors were great. Tempura: most of the tempura I've had is a bit more delicate/light. This seemed like they used panko bread crumbs so it was a bit heavier. Good taste, just not something I'm used to. My husband loved it. For dinner we had the chicken teriyaki and Nigiri. I typically order a roll at a sushi restaurant but I couldn't find any I liked that had REAL/only crab meat vs "creamy crab". I like to taste the fish not a bunch of mayo. So I ended up with chicken teriyaki which I've never been disappointed with at a Japanese restaurant. Chicken teriyaki: overdone, tough and a lot of gristle and fat. Nigiri: The best part of the meal was the hamachi and maguro nigiri which were both very good and fresh tasting. Nigiri / Sashimi is fresh - but big, big pieces overwhelming the rice. There's just something about sitting at a sushi restaurant and watching a sushi chef perfect the piece of fish that is atop Nigiri. That was not done here with the huge pieces.

I stopped in for a quick bite at the sushi bar after a three-hour drive from the Bay Area. It's a small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, so plan accordingly if you're going on the weekend. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I trusted the sushi chef to recommend the freshest fish. The hamachi was amazing!! I also had an unusual roll that was served on a small boat. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in the area and craving sushi as the quality was excellent and the prices were reasonable.

This place was absolutely delightful. The fish was so fresh, the ambiance was unbeatable - we sat outside - and the service with Hawa was amazing :) thank you!

Hidden gem sushi spot. You can easily spot the establishment as it is always crowded with lots of people waiting outside. Parking though, is something else We tried visiting last night but wait was 3 hours lol. We revisited this am and ordered too much (always). Everything was delish and would return to try other items.

Go early. They get busy and it's not a big place. So large parties of 6 or more would be hard. No reservations. You put your name down when you get there. Street parking. I love the rainbow roll My son loves the spider roll. My daughter loves the caterpillar roll -veggie. Husband loves the hamachi rolls. Bento box is ok. First time the salmon was super melt in your mouth. Today wasn't like that. I like that they also have plain udon for a decent price. Great for kids.

It was a nice cozy spot for sushi. Super walkable after a day at the aquarium. The food was tasty, but took a while to get out. The service staff were very nice and accommodating to my toddler. The only reason it's 4 stars and not 5 is because of some communication problems. We ended up with more food because server said something I didn't understand and we ended up with an extra order of sashimi. It was good, but it was a pricy accidental order we didn't really want.

A new favorite! Outdoor dining is dog friendly tooHamachi-kama was perfect.. baked muscles- topped with tobiko ( bummed it had a mayo based scirracha, my beloved loved it ) salmon skin roll - memorably yummy - with perfect crispy bits. Lovely warm saki ... Service was gracious, offering us a water bowl for our dog. Outside seating is surrounded with plants... casual yum - Zum ...on in .... for affordable fresh sushi

We got here around 1:25, they close at 2pm and then reopen for dinner later. The server was really kind and she remembered me from the day before. The service was great. It was busy but still not too loud and it's a nice ambiance. I have been here twice for lunch and both days it did not disappoint. I got the lunch special, 6 prices of assorted fish, tuna roll and I picked miso soup. The fish was fresh. We also got the seaside roll. It comes with a piece of lemon and gives it a bit of like a refreshing feeling. I will go back.

We enjoyed the food at a 4 star rating. The seating is pretty close to other guests making it feel super cozy, or intrusive depending on your neighbors. 3 stars The menu seemed to elude many guests as I heard repeats of the necessity to clarify the menu that lunch specials were not served on Saturdays. If this has to be repeated for 3 out of 4 guests, maybe it's time to rewrite the menu? 3 stars The service was a 3, although fast to take orders and deliver, the way plates were delivered was questionable (thumb inside the bowl nearly touching the food.... Not good- especially sushi) The fish in the chirashi seemed fresh and of good quality. The sake selection was good. There are other sushi places to try in the area still. If they work in the service, they might earn another star.

The rolls are the best! I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner tonight. The place had some work done I think as it looks brighter and feels warmer. Service is always excellent and fast.

Stopped by here to pick up a light lunch for takeout. We ordered The Hawaiian, waitress was friendly, greeted right away. We looked at the menu & made our selection. The wait wasn't bad, maybe 10-15 min. It was Hawaiian Maki roll $9.95, rainbow roll, $17.95, & mixed zone $$13.50. The rainbow & mixed zone were so similar that we prob could've ordered 2 of those & saved a few bucks! It was a to-go order, & I didn't check the box before leaving, but luckily we were having this at home...no soy sauce in the box. The wasabi wasn't strong enough & the amount they gave us was a bit skimpy. Same w/the ginger. Overall, not the best, but hits the spot if you want sushi. If you pay in cash, you get a little discount & if you pay w/card, i think I saw that there's a 4% fee. If I were to go again, I'd make sure to ask for a little more wasabi & some soy sauce before leaving w/takeout order.

The sushi here tasted so fresh and the combinations they had worked really well together. My favorite roll was the lovers point. Although the place is really small and it gets busy, we still got seated pretty quickly. The service was also great, they are very attentive.

BEST SUSHI IN MONTEREY AREA! I have tried many sushi restaurants in the Monterey area and Zum always ranks king. Overall well made sushi with high quality fresh ingredients. Cozy atmosphere near cannery row with calming Monterey views if you sit outside. A must try. 5 Stars!

The food was amazing, tried the Lighthouse, King Kong, & Toro Maki rolls. Also ordered the steamed gyoza and chicken karaage. They reopen for dinner at 5pm and we thought we were crazy for showing up exactly at 5 but apparently there was a line already built up and the place was already packed exactly at 5:04pm! If you want to eat here (which you definitely should if you want good sushi) I recommend coming exactly at opening or being prepared to wait. The space is very authentic to a sushi house and it's a small space with 6 -10 tables depending on the size of the groups coming in. The servers try to be as helpful as possible with the larger amount of people that come in and only 3 of them working to help, besides the cooks/sushi chefs. If you really like sushi, I highly recommend!

What a wonderful little, authentic, local sushi restaurant! The sushi was PERFECTLY fresh and absolutely delicious. Lovely unpretentious atmosphere, great server and very reasonable. Among the best sushi I've ever had. Wow.

This place is going down hill fast!!! Worst customer service I have experienced. Avoid this place at all costs. They have the rudest staff and the owner is terrible.

The most wonderful service I had in a long while. They really went above and beyond. The sushi itself was delicious too. I usually get sashimi but the rolls looked so interesting I had to try those. We had vegetarians in our party and nothing was lacking. They had so many choices even some interesting vegetarian rolls too! They had a great selection of beer and saki. I can't say enough of this place. I did get some sashimi and the portions were large. I did wish they cut them a bit thinner. I really would like to try the assorted sashimi and the tempura looked amazing as well! Maybe next time. The place has indoor and outdoor seating. It was cute inside and I loved the sake cups they had on display. It was a unique and large collection!

Their yimmy yam roll - bomb! I prefer vegetable items and this was a hit. (Honestly, I forgot the name but it has fried yam in it.) the chicken katsu was so good, big portion! Love the place, it's like someone's home - or maybe it is?? It's so cute! Street parking only

Most FAVORITE RESTAURANT ON THIS PLANET, to be clear.. The BEST staff ever shoutout to Debbie & Susan for being my most favorite waitresses. I have easily 1,000 pics from this restaurant the bottom line is my favorite rolls are the lighthouse, salmon lover, toro tartar, seaside, and mixed zone. I usually get either the mixed tempura or the chicken appetizer to start. I also get the green tea which comes in a little pot and goes well with anything you order. Sushi is my favorite food and I've been to a laundry list of places in my lifetime, this is my favorite please try it out if you are a true sushi connoisseur. Smallish location in Pacific Grove but seating outside by the fire is always the best choice in my opinion.

Pretty good sushi. Service was great and the sushi tasted really fresh. We got the chef special and the deep fried Goyza. Kids got the chicken teriyaki. Everything was delicious. It was relatively quiet and a nice little spot.

My friend and I were in the area on a Tuesday afternoon and stopped by to try their lunch menu. The placed quickly filled up after we walked in about an hour before lunch time ended. The service was friendly and quick. They attended to us throughout our meal despite being very busy. The restaurant is cozy, but there is an ample outdoor patio in the front with a fire pit.

Absolutely delicious! We came here after spending the morning in Santa Cruz and were happy to see that they reopened right at 5 PM when we would arrive back in Monterey ! Once we arrived we were seated by the window right away, and the service was great! The place is small but has a peaceful vibe. Our food took a little time, but it was definitely worth the wait! The presentation was beautiful, and everything tasted amazing. My husband and I are picky eaters, and this was honestly some of the best sushi we've ever had. We're from SoCal, and nothing compares--everything was fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend this spot, just try to come right when they open to avoid a wait!

Came here because it had such high ratings. The quality was disappointing and I'm puzzled as to why this restaurant has such high ratings. Hamachi Carpaccio - one of the better dishes of the meal. Decently big slices of hamachi. Uni spoon - the uni was really average. Rolls and various nigiri - presentation was nice but everything was mediocre at best. Nothing really stood out. A bit underwhelming. Perhaps this is not really a place for nigiri and sashimi lover but more geared towards hot dishes or Americanized Japanese food like Teriyaki chicken and such. Based on what we ordered, it was a bit underwhelming. Don't plan to return any time soon.

Recently visited again, and updating my review! They totally revamped the interior, and I loved how it felt very cozy and all the workers were super friendly. I finally had the chance to sit at the bar and enjoy some sake with good food. I highly recommend the sashimi-- which is served fresh and I love how they cut it thick rather than super thin. I also love their hamachi kama-- the portions are huge and I love how it's cooked to perfection and it's super moist on the inside and but crispy on the outside. The best thing about this restaurant is their superb service. This will always be my go-to Japanese place whenever I visit Monterey area.

Came here over the last weekend during our wedding anniversary overnight trip. We were eating American cuisine all day so we were craving something Asian. I've never had such bad rolls in my life. The rice was in the brink of becoming rice cake - soggy to the point where I couldn't see individual rice grains. The miso soup was nearly cold, the service was very very slow. There were some kids running in and out near or through the kitchen area. Never again.

Great sushi at a great price. Tastes very fresh and has a cute ambience. Definitely worth stopping by! Very nice staff too!

We ordered take out recently. Loved the fun, cozy vibe inside even though we only just stopped in to pick up our food. The lady working was very friendly and quick to get our order. My daughter had Chicken Katsu and I had a Yammy Yam roll and Kappa Snomono (sweet/tangy cucumber salad). The food was all very tasty, and the portions were quite nice. The Kappa Snomono provided a nice "bite" to the fairly tame roll I had. That's not to say it wasn't tasty - the Yammy Yam was delicious, but the cucumber salad added a nice punch to it. My daughter - a fan of Chicken Katsu - said this ranks up in the top 5 she's had. Crispy outside, perfectly cooked chicken inside. Definitely a place to stop in - next time we'll try dine in so we can enjoy the ambiance!

Where to start? Let's see.... Food: Ordered shirimp tempura for appetizer. You eat shirimp tempura for the crunch texture followed by the thick and soft texture of the shrimp. But those shrimps were too thin they were like tooth picks. I think they sliced the shrimp into three pieces, and used the center one with the tail for shrimp tempura, and other slices on the sushi. The rice of the sushi was too soggy. Almost felt like poridge. I'm pretty sure the person who cooked and made the sushi was not Asian, let alone Japanese, because no Asian would like rice like that... not even for regular, normal rice, let alone such rice. The slices of fish and shrimps on the sushi were too thin. Couldn't tell their freshness due to the thickness (or rather, thinness). The washabi was not spicy... it had a hint of spiciness, but its spiciness is not even close to that of washbi you would usually have. I don't know how it was not spicy enough like that... maybe they used the powdered one? The soy sauce was like water. It's dark brown, and has a hint of soy sauce taste, but not salty, not soy-sauce-y enough. When you dip a tempura or sushi roll in a soy sauce, you subconsciously expect the taste of soy sauce on your taste buds, but when what you taste is not even close to that, you are confused.... you almost feel like your brain is destryed. I'm wondering how this restaurant could manage everything in such disastrous conditions all at once. I later told my niece about this and she said how a sushi roll can be bad.... Exactly.... Somehow, they accomplished it! To match with the food, there were a group of 4-5 young women, seemingly in their early to mid 20s, who were constantly talking loudly (sometimes, almost shouting), laughing.... Since the room was so small that there were only 4 - 5 tables (each for 2 - 4 people), though they were not next to us, their noise was unbearable. To make things worse, the small room echoed and amplified their noise. I had to ask the server to ask them to lower their voice, and her response was "OK". And that was it. I don't know if she asked them to be more considerate to other cusomers. That's because they were behind me, and my company in front of me couldn't tell. He didn't see the server approaching them, but it's not like he was constantly wantching them. However, judging from the fact that they didn't lower their voice or laughter, not even a moment, I'm pretty sure the server didn't do anything about it. My request was conveniently ignored and as a result, we couldn't stay there long... Good that there were not much to enjoy and to stay long for.

The people here don't care about the business anymore. Pretty sad to see it go down hill so bad.

I would absolutely recommend this place if you're in the area. We ordered seven rolls (two not pictured) and an appetizer to share between six people and it was very affordable. All the food was very good and tasted very fresh as well!

Food: - really good - lots of options - my boyfriend and i enjoyed it! Ambiance: - feels very home-y - really nice and neat - bathroom was very unique compared to other restaurants i've been to but it was really clean, organized, and neat Service: - called ahead through a phone order - said it was about a 40 min wait so we waited - when we got there after 40 mins, it was about a 20 more min wait - employees were nice when we went inside to pick up, they told us to sit & make ourselves comfortable while we waited Overall: Really yummy & enjoyable! Love me some sushi and as someone from out of city I enjoyed this!

I was craving sushi after visiting the aquarium (lol) so I decided to stop by after seeing the high reviews. Everyone was so nice and welcoming, always checking up on us and how we liked our food. I ordered the züm züm and seaside rolls with a side of miso soup and finished both in 15 minutes! The fish quality and freshness of ingredients was top notch; I would definitely recommend Züm for some great sushi in Monterey.

First time and excited my expectations. Great location, food and service. The lady server was just awesome.

By far our favorite sushi spot in Monterey! It is inexpensive, especially compared to O.C. Sushi prices. The fish quality is always good and we always get great service. The PG Maki Roll, nigiri, and toro specialties always hit the spot for us whenever we come in. It's a cute little restaurant, but they also have fireside and heating seating outside.

I've been here three times in the past month! My new favorite spot! I am head over heels for their menu. The service is swift and efficient. The servers are fantastic. It's a little bit of a struggle for me to climb up the stairs or walk up the driveway but believe me it's worth it bravo.

So good! If you're considering this place I definitely recommend. My partner and I were thinking about our delicious meal days after. If I were from the area I would have already gone back but unfortunately I live hours away. The restaurant is very small and intimate, and thr servers were nice and helpful. I'm not a sushi expert but the food was very fresh and it's very unique that they serve all your sushi rolls in a cute wooden boat. I tried uni here for the first time ever and it was fairly priced and so delicious! Next time I'm in the area we'll definitely pay this place a visit!

Service: Amazing, friendly and efficient service. We were seated right away upon arrival, and server was very willing to explain menu options. Food was served in a reasonable time period and final bill was provided efficiently. Ambiance: Cozy interior feel with small tables and clean tables/chairs. Family friendly seating and quiet music playing in the background. Food: Absolutely delicious specialty sushi rolls! Sushi is freshly prepared and the rice, fish, and ingredients are flavorful and of high quality. If you enjoy tempura and tuna/ salmon, the Spider-Man and King Kong roll is highly recommended! Overall, an excellent choice for a relaxed Japanese lunch or dinner visit. I will be visiting again when I am back in Monterey!

We were looking for a snack and stumbled upon Zum Sushi. We came at an off hour so there were plenty of tables in this modern, spacious, and bright eatery. Though for a Japanese restaurant, there was only one section that looked Japanese but it was kinda cluttered there. A little organizing and maybe some cabinets would help. The rest of the place could have been an Italian restaurant or a cafe/diner! Prices are average. Food was ok. I can't say it was the freshest fish we've had, but it was good. About 3.5 stars, in my opinion. We ordered 2 special rolls: seaside and Spider-Man roll. I liked how they placed it on a wooden boat! Cute way to display the sushi.

First thing: I was pleasantly impressed! We were going next door to get clam chowder but they were closing so came here instead not expecting much but it was so good! The service was great and friendly, we were seated right away, and orders were taken right away which was nice because we were hungry. A little noisy but it's a small place so that was understandable. The food was delicious and fresh tasting. Will definitely be coming back.

i walked here with my friends after going to the aquarium so i would say location wise this is a nice sushi spot id you're ever in the monterey area. the workers are super nice and the service is great. all the sushi we ordered was so so good, honestly some of the best sushi i have ever had. we also ordered the miso soup which was good. the inside is really cute and nicely decorated with a sake cup shelf, and they also have outdoor seating if that's what you prefer. i highly recommend this sushi place!

Great prices, fresh, delicious sushi, very nice natural light inside, within walking distance of the aquarium / cannery row, very fast service considering they appeared short staffed. What more could you want?

Sushi & service is excellent! We ordered standard rolls & customized like we wanted with salmon skin, uni, tobiko & quail egg & no rice on some. They accommodated everything we asked for. Fish is fresh & delicious. Tonkatsu bento box was delicious. The pork was flavorful & moist. Batter was light yet substantive. Small and friendly place. Go there!

We had dinner at Zum on July 4th. You add your name to their wait sheet and as I did I requested the sushi bar. We were seated within 10 minutes, we got lucky as it is a very small bar. Our server was attentive and friendly. There were 3 sushi chefs and they were super busy. We ordered the sashimi chef choice option one King Kong roll and scallop sushi. The sashimi came with soup and either salad or sushi rice. Everything was fresh, delicious and very well prepared.

We were scrolling through maps craving sushi and found Züm Sushi! It turned out to have the some of the best sushi rolls I've ever had! We ordered the lion king roll and the spiderman roll and both were delicious. The fish on the spiderman roll (hamachi, unagi, salmon, and tuna) were extremely good quality too. Service was really good too. We called an hour before hand and the lady put us on the waitlist for when we were going to arrive. Place was nice, outside are had heaters for the tables!

Was craving sushi for dinner and found this gem!! Will have to say- they have the freshest fish and amazing sushi!!!! The customer service is great too! Everyone is so kind! They turn and burn tables here and the wait can get long! We came shortly before 6 and were seated quickly. They have an outdoor seating in the front which is nice and has a fire fit. One of my favorite rolls is a rainbow roll and they had their own spin to it and added macadamia nuts to it! Delicious. The reason I didn't give it five stars was because their spicy tuna tasted different with the hot sauce missed in it and the hamachi was okay. I would definitely come back to try other rolls next time I'm in the area!

Very tasty sushi! Nice staff and the food came out very quickly. Practically empty at 5:30pm on a Monday.

Another great sushi spot! The owner is super cool sometimes I go months with out coming here but he always remembers me and says "glad to have you back" They serve great sushi. Service is great. This place does get busy so sometimes getting seated takes a while but once you order the food comes pretty fast. I love their bento dinner, the dish comes with a lot of food and you can order sashimi. Great spot in P.G located close to the aquarium, so after you see some fishes you can walk up and enjoy some lol I love the patio outside specially their fire pit.. it's nice to enjoy it on a nice summer night.