Editorial summary
Walk into 39 Grade and the rhythm of Long Beach is immediate, the aroma of sushi cooking, a counter buzzing with regulars, and a menu board that reads like a love letter to the cuisine.
The menu is tight on purpose, leaning on a small set of signatures that the kitchen clearly cares about, generously portioned, fairly priced, and built for people who want to eat well without making it a whole evening.
Expect a mix of nearby office workers at lunch and families in the early evening, a sign that the place reads as both reliable and relaxed.
Combos and family packs make group orders straightforward, and the loyalty perks reward repeat visits without requiring a download or signup gauntlet.
Across multiple visits and order styles, 39 Grade holds up: a tidy operation, a thoughtful sushi menu, and a presence in Long Beach that feels less like a transaction and more like a neighborhood fixture.
Cuisine and category
39 Grade is registered primarily as a Sushi fast-casual operator. The fast-casual format here means counter ordering, real cooking on the line, and a price point that respects a weekday meal, somewhere in the $$ range depending on what you put together.
Where it is
You will find 39 Grade at Redondo Avenue in Long Beach, CA. It is part of the broader Long Beach fast-casual scene, and one of 144 restaurants currently registered across California.