HiroNori Craft Ramen is now open at Bixby Village Plaza — Suite B-7 — bringing its signature house-made ramen to the Long Beach community. Known for their commitment to quality, they craft their own noodles and simmer broths for hours to deliver deeply flavorful dishes. Whether you’re craving a rich, creamy pork-bone tonkotsu, a savory soy-based shoyu ramen, or a carefully composed vegan sesame-miso bowl — complete with fresh vegetables, tofu, broccolini, corn, and baby kale — there’s something for every palate. HiroNori at Bixby Village Plaza will be a go-to destination for comforting, quality ramen bowls in Long Beach.

​Ramen lovers, get ready HiroNori Craft Ramen is coming soon to Bixby Village Plaza! Known for its rich, slow-simmered broths and handcrafted noodles, HiroNori delivers authentic Japanese ramen with bold flavor in every bowl. Whether you're craving their signature Tonkotsu or classic Shoyu ramen, HiroNori is the go-to spot for comfort, quality, and the greatest culinary excellence. Coming soon to Unit B‑7, this highly acclaimed ramen shop is about to bring serious flavor to Long Beach. Stop by once they open and discover why ramen fans across SoCal can’t get enough! 

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Long Beach, CA- California Fish Grill, a fast-casual seafood restaurant chain founded in 1998 in Gardena, is getting ready to open a new location in Long Beach at 650A N Bellflower Blvd.

Headquartered in Newport Beach, the company operates over 58 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Now it is getting ready to open another location, this time in the Bixby Village Plaza, according to details from Westar Associates. California Fish Grill will open in a 2,200-square-foot space within a building currently under construction, which was the former home of a CVS Pharmacy. Other tenants set for the development include Urbane Cafe, Luna Grill, and The Melt.
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This will be an excellent location for a new California Fish Grill, considering it is in a busy shopping center anchored by Target and sits at the intersection of major roads, ensuring high visibility and traffic. The site is surrounded by key institutions like California State University, Long Beach, the VA Medical Center, and the Belmont Shore community, providing a strong and diverse customer base. It’s unclear when this location will open.

When it does open, California Fish Grill will offer a variety of responsibly sourced seafood, including salmon, Ahi tuna, Branzino, and Mahi Mahi. The restaurant partners with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program to ensure its offerings are environmentally sustainable. Dishes are made to order and include grilled plates, bowls, tacos, and salads. The chain emphasizes transparency in sourcing and maintains a strong focus on sustainable practices.
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To support its growth and improve operations, the company has introduced self-service kiosks that streamline ordering and enhance the overall customer experience. These kiosks help reduce wait times and allow staff to concentrate more on hospitality. California Fish Grill has expanded to over 58 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Recent openings include several new restaurants in the San Diego area.

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WHAT NOW LOS ANGELES
California Fish Grill, a fast-casual seafood restaurant chain founded in 1998 in Gardena, is getting ready to open a new location in Long Beach at 650A N Bellflower Blvd.
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Headquartered in Newport Beach, the company operates over 58 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Now it is getting ready to open another location, this time in the Bixby Village Plaza, according to details from Westar Associates. California Fish Grill will open in a 2,200-square-foot space within a building currently under construction, which was the former home of a CVS Pharmacy. Other tenants set for the development include Urbane Cafe, Luna Grill, and The Melt.

​This will be an excellent location for a new California Fish Grill, considering it is in a busy shopping center anchored by Target and sits at the intersection of major roads, ensuring high visibility and traffic. The site is surrounded by key institutions like California State University, Long Beach, the VA Medical Center, and the Belmont Shore community, providing a strong and diverse customer base. It’s unclear when this location will open.

When it does open, California Fish Grill will offer a variety of responsibly sourced seafood, including salmon, Ahi tuna, Branzino, and Mahi Mahi. The restaurant partners with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program to ensure its offerings are environmentally sustainable. Dishes are made to order and include grilled plates, bowls, tacos, and salads. The chain emphasizes transparency in sourcing and maintains a strong focus on sustainable practices.

To support its growth and improve operations, the company has introduced self-service kiosks that streamline ordering and enhance the overall customer experience. These kiosks help reduce wait times and allow staff to concentrate more on hospitality. California Fish Grill has expanded to over 58 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Recent openings include several new restaurants in the San Diego area.

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WHAT NOW LOS ANGELES
After opening in Studio City last month with a plethora of special offers, Urbane Cafe appears nowhere close to slowing down its expansion throughout Los Angeles, this time with new locations coming to Long Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.

Previously, What Now Los Angeles reported on Urbane Cafe opening new locations in Studio City at 11277 Ventura Boulevard and Long Beach at 4001 N. Lakewood Blvd., Suite 100, in the LBX Long Beach Exchange Retail. This appears to be just the beginning, considering the company has another two locations up its sleeve. Urbane Cafe will open a new location in Rancho Palos Verdes at 29131 S Western Avenue, according to the company’s website. After this, the company will focus on Long Beach, where another location will open in a brand-new building currently under construction at 650A N Bellflower Boulevard, according to Westar Associates. It’s unclear when these two locations are expected to open.

​These two new locations are a part of a much larger expansion plan throughout Southern California. Urbane Cafe has recently announced an additional location opening in Orange County, with a new site opening in Orange at 691 S. Main Street. Both these new Los Angeles locations are strategically placed near busy shopping centers that will attract plenty of foot traffic. The Rancho Palos Verdes site will sit down the street from The Terraces at South Bay, while the Long Beach location will sit in the Bixby Village Plaza. Other tenants set for the latter, formerly the site of a CVS, include California Fish Grill, Luna Grill, and The Melt.

When these two new locations open, customers can expect a consistent menu featuring signature items like the Chimichurri Steak Sandwich and Ahi Tuna Salad, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The ambiance is welcoming and community-focused, with a casual atmosphere for various diners. Each restaurant includes a hearth oven where bread is baked fresh daily. New openings often feature grand opening events with special promotions and giveaways. The expansion reflects Urbane Cafe’s commitment to serving healthy, high-quality meals in a comfortable setting. The new sites are an excellent fit for the company, as they are located in communities with a strong focus on health and wellness.

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WHAT NOW LOS ANGELES 
Luna Grill, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain founded in 2004 by husband-and-wife duo Sean and Maria Pourteymour in San Diego, is getting ready to open a new location in Long Beach at 650A N Bellflower Blvd.
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The company’s newest location is set to be a part of the Bixby Village Plaza, according to intel received by What Now Los Angeles and confirmed online by Westar Associates. It’s unclear when this location will open, but it will be in a new building currently under construction. Other new tenants joining Luna Grill include California Fish Grill, Urbane Cafe, and The Melt. Luna Grill will take up 1,800 square feet, making it the smallest tenant, along with Urbane Cafe, which has the same square footage.

​This will be an excellent location for the new Luna Grill, considering Long Beach’s reputation as a health-conscious city with a demand for nutritious dining options. The site benefits from high foot traffic due to popular co-tenants like Target, Starbucks, and Ike’s Sandwiches. Its proximity to institutions like California State University, Long Beach, and the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center ensures a steady flow of potential customers. The addition of Luna Grill fits well in a community that values fresh, wholesome meals in a convenient setting.

When this new location opens, customers can expect a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring grilled kabob plates, bowls, and wraps. Popular items include the Chicken Kabob Plate and the Modern Greek Salad. Vegetarian options like falafel and hummus are also available. Luna Grill caters to various dietary preferences, making it an ideal match for Long Beach’s diverse and health-aware population. Family meals and catering options will also be offered, providing convenient solutions for group dining and events.

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​Get ready, Long Beach — something magical is brewing under the moonlight! LUNA Bistro Café is opening soon at Bixby Village Plaza, bringing a flavorful journey inspired by the idea of gathering under one moon to enjoy a variation of tastes from around the world. Whether you're craving global-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients or unique craft cocktails that elevate your evening, LUNA promises quality food, bold flavors, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Stay tuned for grand opening updates and get ready to experience a new culinary vibe where good food and great energy come together under one moon.

THE HI-LO
Hiccups, a Vietnamese eatery with a wide array of boba drinks, will hold a grand opening Saturday with free drinks and a chance to win a PlayStation 5 at their new location near Cal State Long Beach.
Tucked between Ike’s Sandwiches and East Coast Bagel, the new spot in the Bixby Village Plaza serves up pho, pad thai and dozens of unique drink choices.
Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, the first 50 people in line get a free coffee or milk tea. Everyone after that will receive a free coffee or milk tea with a purchase over $10 and all attendees can enter for a chance to win a PlayStation 5.
Hiccups first opened locally at the Traffic Circle a decade ago. A few years later, they moved to East Willow Street just south of Long Beach Airport.
It got its name because, “When you eat a lot of food and drink a lot of boba tea, you get the hiccups,” Store manager Andy Hoang said.

The Bixby Village Plaza store opened at the end of May in the space that previously housed Pho & Crawfish.
Hoang said Hiccups has had its eye on the location near CSULB for nearly 10 years.
The grand opening event came about because when they did the soft opening the sign from the previous tenant was still in front of the shop, Hoang said.
Unique to Hiccups is the House Coffee, a less bold variation on the better-known Vietnamese Coffee.
There’s also the Strawberry Twist – a blend of mango-strawberry green tea with strawberry bits and mango jelly – along with blended drinks like the Fruity Booty, a strawberry, mango and peach flavored slushy with strawberry bits.
More classic options include Thai Milk Tea, Taro Milk Tea and Jasmine Milk Tea.
You can order a regular drink for $5.95 or a large drink for $6.45.
The fan-favorite garlic noodles are served plain for $13.50, with veggies for $18.20 or with three varieties of protein ranging from $18.65 to $19.95.
Appetizers include popcorn chicken ($10.80), crispy tofu bites ($8.05) and cajun fries ($6.40) among others.
Hoang has been a store manager with Hiccups for the past six years and used to run the location on East Willow Street near the airport.
Originally from Vietnam, his family moved to Orange County when he was three years old.
Prior to working in the food industry, he spent eight years doing nails with his brother in Wisconsin.
“You have to be very patient doing that work,” Hoang said.
That past hospitality experience helps him ensure customers leave satisfied every day, he said.
Hiccups, 5751 East Pacific Coast Hwy., is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Coffee lovers, get excited—Trung Nguyen E-Coffee is opening soon in Bixby Village Plaza, Suite B-2! Known for its rich heritage and deep roots in Vietnamese coffee culture, Trung Nguyen E-Coffee is bringing its unique blends and aromatic brews to the Long Beach community, promising an experience that is both authentic and invigorating. It is more than just a coffee shop, it’s a cozy spot to relax, meet friends, or work remotely, all while enjoying the finest Vietnamese drip coffee and more. Stay tuned for the grand opening and get ready to savor every sip at Trung Nguyen E-Coffee!

Hiccups Asian Kitchen is now open in Bixby Village Plaza in Suite E-3, ready to take your taste buds on an unforgettable journey through the East. At Hiccups, it's all about embracing rich cultures and sharing a bounty of delicious goodness. From the irresistible crunch of popcorn chicken to the comforting warmth of pho, the savory delight of garlic noodles, and refreshing boba, their menu is designed to satisfy every craving. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Hiccups Asian Kitchen is ready to serve you at a moment's notice. Come check them out and experience the vibrant flavors for yourself!