KURA SUSHI Dotonbori Global Flagship Store — Restaurant in Osaka

Sushi was OK in my personal opinion. Not bad. Service was great. The system of waiting and obtaining a ticket and waiting for a seat was a bit confusing as I wasn't able to read all the Japanese. I ended up asking a server using some Japanese and she helped us out a lot. Essentially, we used a machine to select number of people dining and obtained a ticket recommending a wait time. Upon returning to the restaurant, we waited for our number to be called, and entered the restaurant. I showed the cashier our ticket and she handed us another ticket with a table number. We then asked if we should find and sit at that table; they confirmed. After that, all the condiments and utensils are at the table (underneath a removable wooden panel) and then we started ordering from the tablet, which has an English option.

Some items initially were sold out, but if you wait some minutes and try to order it again, it may be back in stock. So, if an item is sold out, you may have to be patient and manually check back using the tablet.

They have many food options and not too many drink options. We enjoyed the meal, but I wouldn't return. Yes, it is fairly affordable, and you get what you pay for. The quality was not amazing for my personal preference. However, if you are not very picky with sushi, you should be fairly satisfied with this chain restaurant. I want to stress that the food isn't 'bad' at all. It's just OK in my opinion. We (two people) ate a decent amount and paid around ¥2500 including two drinks. The photo attached was not everything we ordered -- it was just the first round of plates...

This place is basically self service from entry to payment. Although if you're a first time foreigner in this restaurant it can be a very daunting process.

1. So when you go in, the staff won't greet you. So you have to go find the reception terminal.
2. after the reception terminal it will give out a ticket
3. once you get the ticket, you have find the guide terminal, where you have to wait till your ticket number is called so you can be seated.
4. when your number is called you press on the screen and get your seat no.
5. sit down and eat! You can take from the revolving sushi (pull and the lid will open, you cannot return the food), order through your phone or! Order through the pad.
6. not sure how the game works, but we promptly returned our plates through the slot
7. pay at the counter by scanning your ticket

I thoroughly enjoyed the food at a cheap price, although not everybody enjoyed the food.

The taste may or may not be up to your standard, or a completely different experience.

The first time i went was before 12pm Saturday, and there wasnt a lot of ppl yet. The second time i went was around 8pm on a Monday (very crowded, 30mins wait)

Do check google maps to gauge how crowded it is, as it is a lifesaver and have better expectation...

Firstly, I am not a HUGE fan of sushi.. so I haven't been to many other sushi places.

When you first walk into the restraint, you will sign in through a tablet by selecting how many are in your party, and if you would like a table or bar stool. It will print out a ticket with a number.

You take that icket to the waiting area, and wait until your number is called onto the tablet in waiting area. Once your number is called, you confirm and it will print a new ticket with your table #, just walk straight to your table.

Once seated, you can snag any sushi off the continously conveyor belt, or order items directly to your table through the send level conveyor.

We arrived at peak dinner time, and we never waited more than 2 minutes after ordering something. The food wash fresh and quick.

The downside to this place, is their drink selection.. we couldn't find out how to get water. Other than that, this place was great for the novelty of sushi conveyor belt restaurants. The pricing was not bad for the amount of sushi we ordered, and they had some good items, even for beginner sushi eaters like me.

Would definitely come again, but this is definitely not a fancy/upscale sushi place.. which you should already know.. because it's coming on a...