Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - (Near Bellevue, WA)

5 /5 Daria Kolesnykova: We have visited this chain many times before. We especially liked this location because when we arrived around 9 PM, we got a table right away, and there was still a large variety of sushi and rolls on the conveyor belt. We also ordered some items from the menu, and they were delivered very quickly. Like all restaurants in this chain, it is a self-service sushi restaurant where sushi and rolls move along a conveyor belt and you take whatever you like. You can also order from the menu, and the dishes are delivered on the upper belt. Water, drinks, and wasabi are delivered by a robot (even water must be ordered through the tablet at the table). Everything looks fresh and tastes good. Some rolls fall apart a little, but it’s not a big issue. You won’t find a lot of fish in the rolls, but they are varied and quite tasty. There are also desserts, fruits, and salads on the belt. I would recommend this place for a quick sushi meal. After eating, you insert the empty plates into a special slot where they are counted automatically, and you pay per plate. During our visit, the price was $4.10 per plate. Each plate usually has 3–4 pieces. For two people, about 12–16 plates are enough, depending on your appetite. Another nice feature for kids: for every 15 plates, you get a prize that comes out like a lottery — small toy capsules in machines above the tables.

2 /5 KUN HU: Some fishes were not fresh. E.g. Uni, spicy Salmon.Most of items are warm/cold. You only come for revolving experience, you dont come for the quality of the fish.

1 /5 Kevin: I walked into Kura Revolving Sushi Bar hoping for a playful, tech-forward sushi experience. What I got instead felt more like a vending machine with a seating chart than a restaurant built on hospitality. The revolving belt meant to be the heart of the experience was nearly barren. Plate after plate passed by empty. For a concept built around visual abundance and spontaneity, the lack of available sushi was a letdown from the start. Ordering via touchscreen should be intuitive. Instead, it felt like a chore. Want wasabi? You’ll need to order a drink first. That’s not a quirky policy, it’s a frustrating one. The interface was clunky, and the delay between ordering and receiving items only added to the sense of disconnect. We were seated at the farthest table in the back, despite plenty of open, more inviting spots. When I asked to move, the server explained that the manager enforces a rigid seating chart. No flexibility. No explanation. Just a shrug and a rule. It’s hard to feel welcome when the system seems designed to ignore comfort and common sense. I’ve eaten at dozens of sushi spots across the greater Seattle area from humble strip mall gems to upscale omakase counters. Kura ranks at the very bottom. The fish was passable, the rice forgettable, and the overall execution lacked the care and finesse that even budget sushi should strive for. If you’re looking for conveyor belt sushi with charm, warmth, and flavor, I’d steer clear of Kura. It’s a concept that’s lost its soul somewhere between the touchscreen and the seating chart. I always want to support local restaurants, but this experience left me disappointed and confused. There are far better options in the area that offer genuine hospitality and much better food.

5 /5 Annette Hamilton: We had lots of fun at this sushi train restaurant! Good choice of items on the conveyor belt, fun robot delivered our drinks, and it was packed - even on a Wednesday evening. Definitely recommend making a reservation.

5 /5 Sylvain Cau: First time at this place tonight. The food was great. I love the fact that you can order anything missing from the belt. The current price for a normal plate is $4.10. We had a reservation and waited maybe 15min, but it’s fine. Overall everything was good and fresh. One of the person in our party was vegetarian and the vegetarian options are ok but nothing to really talk about.