Dave M.
Yelp
Food: 4.5 stars
Service: 5 stars
Ambiance: 4.5 stars
Value: 5 stars
First, 4.5 stars for food and ambiance is probably the most any revolving sushi bar at this price point can get on my scale, so please think of that at 100%.
The sushi was very good. I've been to many similar sushi bars over a couple of decades, here and in Japan (although I'm not considering Japan for this rating/review). In my experience, typical downgrades/issues with sushi at such establishments can be (a) not fresh, (b) still frozen (note, if it wasn't frozen at some point, you shouldn't eat it - freezing is necessary for safety), (c) bland or lacking in taste, and (d) very small cuts. The sushi at this Kura Sushi did NOT suffer from any of these issues (which is more than I can say for the Bellevue Kura Sushi, unfortunately). The fish tasted fresh, not frozen, and was a reasonable cut for the price point. (If you want the high-quality, big cuts you'll likely pay double at most sushi restaurants.
The restaurant was clean. Our table had a few crumbs, so for those of us who are OCD when it comes to sushi, that might be a tiny note - but, I'm being VERY picky here. We're extremely fussy when it comes to sushi.
The service was great. The host will throw the "IRASHIMASE" greeting toward the back of the house, to let them know you're there, which is just a bit odd, since it's a greeting for the customer. But, again, I'm being super fussy. He did a great job and service was wonderful.
The ambiance of the store is exactly what you'd expect. One thing that's nice about this location i that they have a nice, covered outside seating area. We didn't need it, but I noticed that it's a nice touch. In Bellevue, you'll just stand in a line in the indoor parking lot if you're waiting. No benches, just exhaust fumes.
We really enjoy and are generally loyal to Bitty Fish, practically across the street -- but, Kura Sushi has earned our business, too! We'll just have to share the love!
Great job, guys. Keep it up!