Kura Revolving Sushi Bar — Restaurant in Los Angeles

We had a very long wait for a Saturday between lunch and dinner rush (between 1 1/2 and 2 hours). When we arrived at the restaurant, no one told us we had to self-check-in on a touch screen tablet mounted to the side of the door. This is one major thing I would change if I could. The receptionist could let patrons know what they need to do, instead of just calling names and seating them. Because of time spent waiting to be acknowledged, we lost what would have been our "spot" in the queue. Several people came in behind us and then left, and it took us a bit before we figured out what they were doing. Some of the patrons were rude, although that's not the restaurant's fault.

This restaurant is set up with a conveyor belt that runs through the restaurant. Dishes in covered containers move around the tables, tempting diners. There is also a touch screen you can use to order directly to your table. Food arrives on a separate conveyor belt and stops when it arrives at your table. When you are done with dishes selected from the main conveyor belt, you deposit your dish into a slot and it tallies your order. There is a flat rate per plate.

Depending on how hungry you are, you could potentially spend a lot of money without realizing it. However, this concept is also a bonus as you can also try several different types of sushi without committing to an entire roll.

Also, depending on where you are seated, your selection may be limited. Our family was seated at the very end of the conveyor system, and often all we saw passing us were empty covered containers.

Our family ordered or selected off the belt spicy eel sushi, spicy salmon roll, vegetable tenjyu, ramen, miso soup, edamame, cucumber seaweed salad, and more.

The restrooms were clean and well stocked. The staff were polite.

The concept was interesting, the quality was decent. Would we return? Maybe. Probably. But maybe not again if we had to wait over an hour.

(One concern we had was about how they keep up the quality of the food. The conveyor belt doesn't seem refrigerated, although I could be mistaken. Do they have a system keeping track of when the dishes were prepared, and how long a particular dish had been out on rotation? Is the sushi less fresh if you go when the restaurant is less crowded, with no wait? We did read other reviews complaining about stale sushi, and I assume that could mean that the sushi had been revolving for a longer...

Not quite bucket list, we'll call it practice for the real thing. I keep saying I'm going to go to Japan and do a Soranews style review of the 3 major kaitenzushi restaurants, Kura being one of them. Even on a Monday afternoon it was bustling, but I was able to get a seat quickly (solo life). It almost fried my brain, so many choices, options I have never seen or heard of. I had to stop myself from going crazy and tried to limit to nigiri I can't order back home in the crooked letter. It's been a really long time since I was last at a kaitenzushi restaurant and things have changed. COVID and cleanliness killed the open bar conveyor style I was used to. The capsules for the plates were tricky, and I had a hard time getting the plate out even after my lesson from the staff. I powered through though, cause I still spent almost $50 just on myself. They also have a waiter robit, which they only kinda use lol. I would see staff snag the drinks off and deliver them personally and send the robot back to the kitchen. It was still cool to see, being my first experience in the wild. Had the engineer in me nerding out a little. If you don't see what you want you can order from a monitor above your seat and they'll bring it out or it'll arrive on the top belt. You can also pay using this as well. It tallies up your plates(they all cost $3.75) when you drop them in the slot. I did forget I wanted a gotcha capsule, so disappointed in myself. Glad I don't have these locally, I'd need another job to afford my eating habits. Hoping next time I visit one it'll actually...

We had an incredible experience at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Little Tokyo! This place blends traditional sushi with modern technology for a fun dining experience. Go there asap and register for a table. We had to wait for a little less than 30 minutes but as the evening progressed, waiting times rose. It's first come, first served place. No reservations. But absolutely worth the wait.

The revolving sushi concept is engaging and efficient. Plates of fresh sushi glide by on a conveyor belt, ready to be grabbed. The touch screen at the table makes it easy to order additional items if needed. (Hack: you can order any sushi on the belt via the touch screen!)

The variety of sushi and Japanese dishes is impressive. From classic nigiri and sashimi to unique rolls and hot dishes like ramen and tempura, there’s really something for everyone.

The atmosphere is casual and fun, perfect for families and groups of friends. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring smooth service even during busy times. The rewards system, where you earn prizes by collecting empty plates, adds a playful touch. You can go for gold with the little toy lottery.

If you’re in LA, go to Little Tokyo and please don’t miss Kura Revolving Sushi Bar. It's a must-visit for sushi lovers and anyone looking for an interactive meal. Highly...