Kura Revolving Sushi Bar — Restaurant in Town of North Hempstead

🍣 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Carle Place is an absolute gem and a must-visit for any sushi lover! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a fun dining experience. The concept of the revolving sushi bar is just brilliant; it’s not only incredibly efficient but also adds an exciting element of surprise as new dishes continuously glide by. You never know what delicious treat is coming next, which makes every visit feel like a treasure hunt! Let's talk about the sushi itself – it was seriously good! 🤤 Each plate I picked up was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. They offer a fantastic variety, from classic nigiri and maki rolls to more unique creations, all at very reasonable prices. I particularly enjoyed their salmon nigiri and spicy tuna rolls; the fish was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rice was perfectly seasoned. It's clear they use high-quality ingredients, and the chefs really know their craft. You can also order specific items from a tablet at your table, which is super convenient if you have a particular craving or want something made fresh just for you. Beyond the fantastic food, the staff at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar are truly a highlight. They were all so cute, friendly, and attentive 🥰, always ready with a smile and quick to clear empty plates or answer any questions. Their positive energy is infectious and genuinely enhances the dining experience. It's clear they enjoy working there, and that enthusiasm translates into excellent customer service. Even when the restaurant was bustling, they managed to keep things running smoothly and everyone feeling welcome. But wait, there's more! The absolute best part about Kura is their prize system. If you finish enough plates (they have a counter on your tablet), you get a prize! 🎁 It's such a brilliant and motivating concept, especially for families or competitive eaters like myself. It adds an extra layer of excitement and makes dining there feel like a game. I managed to snag a cute little keychain during my visit, and it was such a fun reward for indulging in all that delicious sushi. It’s a clever way to encourage diners to try a variety of dishes and adds an element of surprise and delight to the meal. My friends and I had a blast trying to reach the prize threshold together, cheering each other on as more plates piled up! The restaurant itself is clean, well-maintained, and has a modern, inviting aesthetic. Whether you're going for a casual lunch, a fun dinner with friends, or a unique family outing, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is the perfect spot. The convenience of being able to grab what you like as it passes by, combined with the option to order directly, makes for a super efficient and enjoyable meal. I honestly can't recommend this place enough. It's not just about the food; it's about the entire fun, interactive, and delicious experience. You definitely need to check it out! ✨ I’m already planning my next visit to try and win...

I love that Kura has the waitlist option on their app. We went on a Saturday afternoon and knew the wait would be long since 1. it just recently opened, and 2. its a weekend. There is a Barnes and Noble right next to Kura so we were able to browse around while we waited for our table. After waiting about 1.5 hours we got that exciting text that our table is almost ready and we should check in with the front. We walked over, found the person with the tablet and let them know we were here. They said to wait and we sat down and waited by the fountain. I was unsure why there were so many people waiting by the door but I found out its because you cannot hear names being called even from 3 ft away. We kept waiting and it turned into about 45 minutes I walked to the hostess and asked how long it would be. She said they called my name and when I didn't answer they gave away my table. They put me back on the list and we waited about another 15 minutes. You may have asked why didn't I just leave well my family waited about 2 hours already and it was just principle at this point.

We finally get our table and started ordering right away since we have been to a Kura before and no waitstaff asked us any questions or ever stopped by.

We ordered our drinks from the tablet above the table, waited for sushi to come around on the belt but found many of the selections were already taken so we ordered whatever we wanted through the tablet.

When we were done we paid through the QR code and were finished eating in about 30 mins. Was it worth the 2+ hour wait? probably no, the sushi was mediocre, gachapon prize was a DC character pin, bill was about 150 for 3 people.

I don't think the hype will die down with Kura so be aware you will need to be patient for a table. Was it fun? Definitely. Getting your food on a fun conveyer belt, inserting your plates in the slot, drinks being served by a robot, and waiting for a gachapon is super fun!

If you take anything away take away this tip: when you get the text, let the hostess know you're here and wait by the door so you can hear your name. Also come...

Went to Kura for the soft opening yesterday after receiving the exclusive invite for being on their mailing list with a $5 coupon. I told a friend about it who never heard of the concept and upon explaining they were sold. The soft opening started at 12pm so I knew to show up for 11:30am. We showed up to find quite a few people there already. The staff soon after brought out a tablet to check in. I walked up after a few groups before me and punched in my info and got an esimated 15-25min wait time. Everything went smoothly after that once 12pm hit they called the first groups in and about 20 min later i got called. I will say we felt bad because we didn't know if others who showed up as the crowd built up even knew to sign in there and someone there told me the app wasn't letting people check in to the waitlist til after 12pm thus someone really should have been outside to let people know. My first experience of conveyor sushi was definitely novelty - we all enjoyed the new experience and had fun. The waitstaff was helpful and we even made the mistake of not asking for refills and ordering our 2nd sodas which got knocked off our bill after they explained to inform them for free refills not to order them again. For me, the sushi was as good as any other place I've had, the Ramen was very good, and the Ten Jyu (tempura) was also as satisfactory as anywhere else. For 3 people with my $5 coupon we had 24 plates at $3.75, 1 Ramen, 1 Udon, 2 orders of Ten Jyu, and 3 sodas for $150 after leaving $10 cash tip...not bad. I will say as someone who only does limited sushi I loved the 3 meat options for Nigiri and still had plenty to eat with the cooked shrimp, eel, etc. I see the initial reviews are harsh and they definitely need to work out some kinks but cut them some slack. They did great for a soft opening - just need to work on communication & procedure. It's a very gimmicky place as I said earlier more a novelty experience you gotta have once at least. Wish them the...