The Long Beach Exchange has been a hub for adventurous diners — home to The Hangar food hall, Silverlake Ramen, Chocolate Bash and more. But until now, it’s been missing a standout sushi bar.
Enter Sosogu, the area’s newest Japanese BBQ and sushi restaurant.
Sosogu, which means “to pour or serve” in Japanese, was founded by Wallflowers’ guitarist Tobias Miller and his business partner Richard Gottlieb.
The pair’s modern concept brings both elevated sushi and Japanese BBQ under one roof, offering a refined yet approachable dining experience.
Recently, Long Beach City Lifestyle paid a visit to LBX to experience the kitchen's creative range and careful execution.
Among the standout bites were the Hokkaido Scallop Carpaccio, a bright, citrusy dish laced with mandarin, jalapeño, and cilantro oil, and the Sushi Set, featuring bluefin tuna sashimi, albacore, ora king salmon, and seabream nigiri. Each piece was impeccably fresh and balanced.
To drink, the Lychee Pear Martini (infused with elderflower and topped with lychee caviar) was a playful yet elegant cocktail, while the Rising Sun — made with Kikori whisky, yuzu, and amaro — was a bold, citrus-forward favorite.
The JBBQ set brought the indulgence. We tried American wagyu brisket, A5 wagyu rib cap, and filet mignon with miso butter, paired with cabbage salad tofu and mushrooms — and we grilled it all ourselves at the table.
You might not expect it, but this new spot serves everything from Wagyu Shoyu Truffle Ramen to Salmon Mango rolls with tempura shrimp.
Whether you’re looking for your next date night spot, or you’re just really craving a SosoGuud roll after a hard workout at Ra Yoga next door, Sosogu is worth a visit.
Sosogu is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.