Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

The vibes were there, but the food just didn’t quite hit for me. Potentially didn’t grab the freshest rolls. The system is fairly organized, and we got sat on schedule. Service was friendly, and having a robot was a cute touch. Might have to give it another chance.

First timer and it was a great experience. The plates go slow enough to where you’re not panicking to get what you want. Large amount of choices available. If you’re the type of person who likes to get many different rolls at once or prefers only a few pieces then this is perfect for you. Servers were kind and friendly. It wasn’t too loud and the environment was nice and calm. I believe you do need a reservation although because it was just me and one other person and there was a table available we were served regardless. Definitely returning!

Great food, it’s fresh and the quality is consistent. Quick service, no wait on weekday afternoons and plenty of parking. $3.85/ plate is good price for the quality of food.

There’s a fun arcade like environment with putting the plates down the chute. You get little charms after every so many plates. Umami oil salmon nigiri is mind blowing. Great for a casual and fun experience.

One of my favorite sushi spots in San Diego! If you’re one of those who can’t eat a whole set of rolls by yourself, this is the way to go. With portion setting of 2-4, this is the way to introduce yourself to Japanese sushi. I highly recommend this place. Make sure to , definitely download the app to reserve your spot in line because this place gets packed! Food is served on a conveyor belt and a touchscreen ordering system. Your drinks are brought to you by a robot. And the staff are friendly to answer any questions! What more could you ask for? Oh earning points on the app for eating there?

When compared to the reviews, I wasn't blown away by the food here. We came here late on a Sat night and got seated immediately even though their wait-list said 35-50 mins. You can't reserve in advance. You can add yourself to the wait-list at the main door. I actually think I enjoyed the experience more because we got seated immediately. I wouldn't have waited for 35-50 mins for this. The revolving bar brings you rolls and nigiri. Now, as compared to other sushi bars I have tried, I felt that Kura did not have as much variety in either. The sushi was just ok flavor wise too. It wasn't as well thought out and some of the nigiri didn't look very appetizing to try. What I liked was that everything on the revolving bar was priced at $3.80. With the revolving sushi bars, you can rack up your bills quite quickly but counting the plates and knowing there was a fixed price, definitely helped us. Service was fast. They have other entree like options but considering that this is a "sushi bar", we only tried the nigiri and the rolls. The wasabi was fresh and the highlight of the whole experience. We were out of there in like 20 mins. I think there are better options out there but this is ok if you just want the experience of a revolving sushi bar.

Fun place to go to food was all right but the price was definitely worth it. Staffing was quick and efficient. Basically pay as much as you eat.

Sitting at the counter offered a different experience than a booth. The items I ordered off the menu were pretty good.

Great susi rolls! Very fresh! Welcoming service! And it is fun! No waiting line today

Kura provides an entertaining dining experience with sushi on conveyor belts, prizes for eating a certain amount of plates and robot servers. It had been quite a while since I had been to Kura and went for an early dinner on a Tuesday. The wait wasn't too long, about 15 minutes and all of the staff were super friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar near what I think was the start of the conveyor belt so there were lots of options to choose from and it seemed like they replenished things quickly. There's also the option to order from the iPad, including ramen and other items not on the conveyor belt. I'm also pretty sure a few things had changed since I'd been to Kura including the added plate return, each plate on the conveyor belt was covered and seemed that all dishes were $3.85. This added up pretty quick but was worth the experience every once in a while. The sushi itself is decent but I did not find the "spicy" dishes spicy, nor the wasabi. In all, I'm glad I made this visit and it satisfied my sushi craving.

This is only based on the walk in/app resp system. My family of 2 young children and I were on holidays in the area. I was so looking forward to bringing my boys to conveyor belt sushi for a core memory dining experience. I knew ahead of time there would be a wait and was prepared to download the app. While I was in my home country, I couldn't download the app due to regional available. Okay.. we were far away. But when we landed at the airport, I stil could not download the app to make a reso. I called the restaurant to see if they could manually enter us into the waitlist because of our circumstances but they wouldn't help. We drove there abyways to check and by the time we got to the front door, the wait was 2 hours so we left.

This has always been one of my favorite spots, and I make it a point to visit every weekend. I'd happily give it a five-star rating, but some recent changes have been a bit disappointing. The new check-in system feels less efficient, and the updated ordering interface isn't as intuitive as the previous version. The food is still great though and I've noticed a new attention to detail when crafting the nigiri. I stopped by as soon as they opened last week and noticed another change, now they loudly yell 'Irasshaimase!' whenever a group enters. While I'm used to hearing that at traditional Japanese sushi restaurants, the volume here is a little overwhelming, especially if you're seated near the kitchen. Having five staff members shouting at full force every few minutes gets a bit intense!

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Convoy! $3.85 to $4.45 each plate! My favorite is their Tuna bluefin Toro! Delicious!!

They have "RESERVE" Specials for a few days each month. When you download their app and register, you get announcements. (Plus, they have a reward program.) July 2025 Specials (https://kurasushi.com/kura-reserve-2025-07) include several special items with Yuzu. Fresh yuzu adds a unique citrus flavor. I especially like the Kanpachi Yellowtail, which had a splash of Yuzu-infused Dashi Oil and Yuzu Peel. PS: I also treated myself to the buttery Bluefin Tuna Otoro.

It was our first time here. I brought my teen son and his 2 friends. We all loved it! The system is very easy, the portions are perfect and the food is delicious!! Our only issue was that the edamame was cold and unsalted. Not sure if that's how they serve it or if it was off. Highly recommend making a reservation because it was an hour wait for those who didn't make one. The guy handling the seating was great and efficient. Highly recommend this place for those who like sushi and want to have a fun dining experience. Great for all ages!!

My favorite go to sushi spots in San Diego! For the solo eater, or someone who wants to try multiple sushi rolls without having 8 or 10 of them! It's simple! You order your drinks or hot or other entrees at the iPad menu on ur table! Or you grab on the rotating conveyor belt! A robot comes to server your drinks! If your looking for traditional service you can them directly from your iPad. It's such a nice place to eat solo, or bring friends and family to try different food. Such a fun place! Make sure you download the app to reserve your spot!

I spent 30 mins being jerked around after calling the location, being redirected to download an app to join a waitlist because there were no reservations. Then I download app and see no buttons to join waitlist, which as a for profit business should have a button front and center on the website... no, just one rabbit hole to the next. The company seems to be run by smart people... So I call back after playing on my confusing food app only to be informed that they are busy and arent taking any new reservations. Now I'm starving and wish I had gone somewhere else for food. Good on you... you're busy, You also have a ton of locations. You're too smart for me. You dont need me as a customer. I'm also only 40 years old and an e-commerce business owner, so I am plenty fluent with app based ordering.

Just came back from Japan so was missing conveyor belt sushi place we went to in Tokyo. We were so excited to see they had one right here in San Diego. Staff was so friendly even giving a quick in-service of the process. I loved all the different options of sashimi, nagiri, rolls, ramen, tempura, and other apps. You can choose them as they go by or order from iPad. I preferred to order of iPad. It then shoots to you in the conveyor belt. Love that part! It's entertaining and cool. The drinks come by robot to your table. So cute!! It reminded me so much of being in Japan! Loved it so much and will be back soon.

We've been to many Kura locations and this one was great. The sushi was made better, the rice was warm, and the hand rolls were large and generously stuffed. Service was also more kind and attentive here. Not sure when Kura changed their free gifts but they now come in these compostable-looking pods vs. the plastic ones.

So much variety on the conveyer belt. You can order lots of extra items on the touch pad screen. Excellent and quality foods! I love their rewards program. If you eat 15 plates you get something from the gotcha machine. It is pricey, but worth it!

Kura was a really nice experience. I particularly enjoyed the automation of everything making it an ideal place for all you introverts who still want to experience dining outside of your homes. It was comfortable and welcoming. For the small amount of times that I actually did have to interact with the servers they were very pleasant to deal with. The sushi was quite nice but obviously given that some of it has been sitting on the belt for a while some of the warm ones will be cold, so it's best to order those yourself. It's a bit overpriced but nothing too extreme. It honestly would have been a much nicer experience if the booths were a little more private and the ambiance a little quieter which would really cater to the solo diners out there.

Made reservation for 4:20 on Friday. Worked well called us on time #461. I was shocked to see so many missing items that we normally get. Seemed like a lot of ca type rolls revolving but very empty. Was able to order hamachi sashimi, eel, salmon skin hand roll. Missing were spicy salmon hand roll (not on order screen), crunchy salmon roll (not on order screen) and a few others. We finally asked what was going on. Waitress said that they were just out of a lot of things.

When posting a review Yelp asks "How would you rate your experience?" This is a 5 star experience. How can you beat a, non stop, conveyor belt delivery, sushi selection experience! And the staff, fantastic. Okay, why 3 stars? This is where the reality of why we go out to eat. I don't know the process of achieving firm rice when making rolls, but here they were loose to falling apart as yo picked them up. The sushi, rice proportions were in my opinion on the weak side too. After sampling about 15 dishes, which is about $75, we decided to go to a normal sushi restaurant, spend $75, and get a better food experience then a entertainment experience.

My first time going to Kura revolving sushi bar and absolutely loved it! The prices were reasonable, the service was fast, and everything was super delicious. The only problem was the line was very long, we had to wait one hour to get in on a Tuesday evening, but it was totally worth it. They had a variety of sushi options to choose from, and it was a fun night out. Highly recommended it.

I couldn't believe that we had 34 plates at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in San Diego last weekend. It was a satisfying and delicious revolving sushi lunch before heading back to LA. Every 15 dishes can get one gotcha, and we got 2! My daughters like it a lot. The sushi quality was very fresh and top-notch. It was much better than the one in Brea. It recalls our memories when we were in Japan. We got there at around 11-ish last Sunday, and lucky that we only waited about 10 minutes, then we were seated. The server first showed you how to grab your plates from the revolving belt because it was a little bit tricky. You can also place an order through the touchscreen on your table. I also downloaded their app to get the points. Each sushi plate on the revolving belt costs $3.80. Our bill was about $150, but it was worth the price.

Located in convoy, this was a decent sushi experience with a few pros and cons. The parking lot is always full, but there's a hidden garage behind the building that's less crowded. We were lucky to find a spot since many surrounding restaurants in the little plaza had closed. Came in around 9pm on a Saturday. The wait for a table was around 20 minutes, which wasn't too bad, and we got a text when it was our turn. You put your name down on the iPad outside. The inside spot is also super tiny so they make you wait outside. The restaurant operates on a self-serve model. First-timers will be shown how to open the tray for food, and there's a slot where you drop your plates to keep track of your bill. Payments can be made either through your phone or by asking a server for a card machine. You can also order food via the iPad at the table and it'll be delivered to you on the top conveyor belt. All the other food is on a rotating belt and you can pick and choose what you want. Theres also a robot that comes to you with your drinks. Food-wise, it was decent, with most plates priced at $3.80. It's affordable, and you can definitely eat your fill without breaking the bank. After 15 plates, you get a free keychain, which is a fun little incentive. Overall, it's a solid option for sushi if you're in the area, but it doesn't quite stand out among other sushi spots. Perfect little date spot and honestly would be up there for a great lunch time meal.

When compared to the reviews, I wasn't blown away by the food here. We came here late on a Sat night and got seated immediately even though their wait-list said 35-50 mins. You can't reserve in advance. You can add yourself to the wait-list at the main door. I actually think I enjoyed the experience more because we got seated immediately. I wouldn't have waited for 35-50 mins for this. The revolving bar brings you rolls and nigiri. Now, as compared to other sushi bars I have tried, I felt that Kura did not have as much variety in either. The sushi was just ok flavor wise too. It wasn't as well thought out and some of the nigiri didn't look very appetizing to try. What I liked was that everything on the revolving bar was priced at $3.80. With the revolving sushi bars, you can rack up your bills quite quickly but counting the plates and knowing there was a fixed price, definitely helped us. Service was fast. They have other entree like options but considering that this is a "sushi bar", we only tried the nigiri and the rolls. The wasabi was fresh and the highlight of the whole experience. We were out of there in like 20 mins. I think there are better options out there but this is ok if you just want the experience of a revolving sushi bar.

We have been here so many times . This was our first dissatisfactory experience. Maybe it's because they have a new computer update. We ordered for water on the iPad. The server said they did not get it from their side. We were waiting for so long. We saw a new special starting today. They said it's not offered yet and to come back again next week LOL. False advertising. They won't honor just by asking for it. And it's not on their iPad to order. The service were all excellent from hostess to the wait person though. There was also bone on one of the salmon nigiri see picture below :)

We sat on the waitlist for about 2 hours, which I think is typical for such a popular place on a Sunday night. I'd definitely recommend downloading the app so you can join before gett. I enjoy this place for the quick and relatively cheap sushi. The staff however is pretty dismissive and unwelcoming. Some of them seemed straight up annoyed whenever we would try to get their attention. As someone who works in the service industry, I can empathize with the stresses of a busy night. It was just off putting to have interacted with not one staff member who seemed remotely like they wanted to be there. Also, the bathroom sink was out of order, which I hadn't noticed until I had already gone (my bad, I suppose), but what bothered me more was the absence of even a bottle of hand sanitizer in its place. Maybe it was just an off night, but it definitely dampened the vibe.

Love it here Second time coming Download the app and get points and get on the waiting list before driving to the restaurant

This place is so good. Kura sushi is a chain, but I feel like this location's quality is superior to others. Fish is fresh, the seaweed is never soggy, and hot foods always come out hot. Service is great since, everything is done with robots and tablets. Food comes out so fast, even when you do custom orders rather than grabbing it off the tray. My partner and I come here 2-3 times a month ever since we gave it a try. Don't sleep on the handroll! They're so good and hella value. The only demerit is that the lines are always so freaking long! If you come there and sign up, there's a waitlist of 2-3 hours. Thats why you should download the app, make an account and waitlist 2 hrs online before you want to eat. Then you can also look for parking when you get there early too.

So in love with Kura! The food is fast, fresh and absolutely delicious! The parking is tricky for a free spot, but they do offer a garage in the back with paid parking. Absolutely love the snow crab Nigiri!!! The service is always good and the weight staff is very polite. The restaurant itself is a great date night as the revolving sushi is really fun.

Kura is one of the two of the only revolving sushi bars in San Diego. It's been years since I've last dined here but they have changed in many ways! Compared to their opening I noticed an app has been added to add yourself on the waitlist, the removal of the different colored plates to indicate the price, and new menu items. The wait times have remained extremely long, we found ourselves being the last diners when putting our names down at 8pm to finishing at 10:45! Such a late dinner! I will say their strong suit are their nigiris. Their salmon and scallop choices are good quality too. Their handrolls are freezing cold which made them a little uneasy to eat. Wasabi is fresh and not the paste you typically get at sushi restaurants. I don't feel like the entree sized items were worth trying, however, I like the various options to choose from! Every plate is now 3.70, which I feel is a decent price but definitely a markup from a few years ago. Ordering from the touch screen made our process easier than grabbing items from the belt which were either empty or took a long time to come around. It was somewhat a nice feeling to return to Kura, however, I'm reminded of why I only come every few years. The wait times and planning to eat here is not the easiest! But the experience is fun and unique compared to dining at a typical sushi restaurant!

What an awesome spot on Convoy!! We had a great time discovering this little place and it's quickly become a favorite. Downloading the app makes it soooo much easier to get a table at a reasonable wait. The food was delicious!! I personally love the fresh snow crab and the fact the sushi bar has covers on all the food. The robots that bring your drinks are a cool touch and the little charms after you eat 16 plates makes it like a game!! Been back 2x since. Will come back again!!!!

I know parking is not on this restaurant, but damn this plaza is sooo busy. I circled around a few times before I found a space. Just FYI The staff refuse to sit your party until everyone's there, this makes sense but the restaurant wasn't full so we we're hoping they could sit us 2 (still waiting for our 3rd friend to show up). Once our 3rd came, we were sat about 5 mins later. They explained the menu & how to order. The fish tasted good! Particularly the salmon sashimi (order only), the fish tastes a lot fresher and fattier than the nigiris. For the rolls: I recommend the (regular) dragon roll, red dragon roll, and the eel hand roll (order). We didn't know we could still get prizes for the dishes we insert at 12-15? And second prize would be 30?? We made it to 25... The sushi keychain was cute. A cute shrimp tempura udon bowl?

Wait time is ridiculous, the food was okay. The wasabi doesn't taste like real wasabi and had a minty flavor for some reason? The service was mild not bad but not good. I wouldn't recommend going to this location if I had to be honest, it would be a good place for a fast and cheap eat if you're not that hungry--but with the wait time it's not worth that. Also the spicy tuna roll looked poorly made :/ if u do go join the waitlist on the app before.

Very cool concept! BUT be mindful and don't grab everything in sight because it WILL add up! First off, shout out to a fellow yelper who suggested to DOWNLOAD THE APP AND GET IN LINE! We waited about 3 hrs but we waited from the comfort of our own home. You can definitely walk in and out your name down but you're gonna be waiting foreverrr because there is always a crowd of people waiting outside. The quality of the fish felt fresh, the sushi itself was good. They also have sides you can order like cucumbers to have something green with all the fish and rice! The "special" rolls are super filling and can feel like too much; I think I prefer the classic ones and nigiri. This is a super cool spot to bring friends/ date or just fill up on sushi! It was 2 of us and our bill was $90, we tried almost 1 of everything.

We were able to put ourselves on the waitlist for two people through their app, with an expected wait time of 20 minutes. Upon checking in, we waited at least 20 more minutes before they seated us. You can grab your plates as they make your way to you, or you can place the order through the touch screen in front of your table. The plates are tallied up by disposing it through the receptacle underneath the touchpad. There is also a fun little cartoon that shows up sometimes, and you also get a toy if you insert enough plates. Between the two of us, we consumed a little over 20 plates, which puts us around $45 per person. For the quality of food, it's pretty good. But the expected wait times during the rush would be the most disappointing part of this first time experience.

This place is all about the experience. The food is good and this is a fun time. Parking may be hard. Depending on time of day the wait time may be hard.

The waitlist is crazy long so that must mean their good. Came here twice already because I couldn't get enough the first time. I enjoyed the specials they had last month. I rarely see steak options at revolving sushi restaurants. I also thought the game was cool when you insert the plates, you get almost a pokeball looking thing that has mini legos inside to build a lego hand roll. I also thought for the price it was great too. The parking lot gets crazy so try finding parking elsewhere.

First off, the staff here are always kind and welcoming. They are always willing to assist you and answer any questions. The wait times can get very crowded but you can make a reservation using their app. The food could be more tender at times than others but it never tastes bad.

I wish I could give 5 stars but the wait makes it really hard to dine here. Expect a long wait if you go at popular times. TIP: Go early right when they open or take your sushi to go! To go service is super quick and easy. Favorite thing: umami oil seared beef, gyoza, and sesame balls! I love the concept and the conveyor belt delivering your food! Eat with a group! You can win a prize if you eat 20 plates!

I avoided this place for a long time because the wait times and crowds in the parking lot were so ridiculous. I should gate-keep but i'll do the Yelpers a solid and let you in on a little secret... They have a waitlist and reservation system in place but there's a catch- they want you to download their app, share your email address and phone number. If you're ok with that- then coming here won't be a drag. Came here with my family to celebrate birthdays and everything was great. Food was fresh, service was great. We were in and out in less than 45 minutes!

Freshness: 4 Service: 4 Ambiance (In & Out): 4 Always a good option when in the area and plan the waitlist before hand.

What the WHAT!!!! Never been to a spot like this before. My sushi life is changed. Their conveyor belt style of choosing sushi gives you abundant options that makes it easy to choose. I'd come here for fresh and amazing sushi.

First timers and it was Amazing! I didn't know what to expect for my first time but it's pretty cool to be able to just chose what you want. With 15 plates you get a free toy item. I didn't think we would get to this point but we cleared 22 plates by the end of it! Each plate is $3.70 unless you order something hot from the menu. I actually really enjoyed the self service touch screen menu. The highlight rolls for me were the American Wagyu, spicy popcorn shrimp roll, the crispy rice and salmon red dragon crunchy roll. We really loved it and want to come back again for sure! Staff is friendly as well. Just be prepared to wait. We went on a Sunday and the waitlist said 50-80 min but we only waited about 30.

A solid 3.5 stars. Not the best sushi, but it's creative and a decent offering outside of Japan.

Food is so yummy! Good place to start to eat sushi if ur not a sushi eater small portions and can't complain for the price! Service was good even doe its a robot or the band. Put your self on waiting list HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. Any day fo the week is always busy

I called before coming in since reservations were 3 hours out. They said they do walk ins and the wait is 30 min. I drove all the way over here with my partner and child just for them to tell me it's reservation only, and walk up for 1-2 people. Why didn't they disclose this over the phone and save me a trip???? Absolutely insane.

I only have complaints about this place. I'm giving a bad review for the unorganized, long wait of this place. The seater doesn't send a text message to notify people their turn. I don't understand what's the point of me checking in if I'm not called. This place always has a terrible system of not knowing how long I have to wait or what place I'm in the line. Later, I realized they cancelled on me. I hate this place and it's not worth it anymore. I will continue spamming bad reviews until they improve on this. I don't need my water delivered by a robot. I want water now, the moment I put in the order. Workers are socializing too much in this place. I hate the soy sauce bottle, taking a while to pour out with pressing the rubber top. When I put in my plate, it gets stuck because of rice from the last party at my table. Why are 2 people seated in a 6 seat table? This has to be fixed and managed better during long lines. I have no sympathy for the workers and more for the customers waiting outside. Now miso soup comes out late and served cold, the very first thing ordered on the kiosk. If anyone hasn't noticed, this place raised everything 5 cents more. I recommend people go to Itacho Sushi that's all you can eat a few minutes away from Kura.

Excellent sushi, better than Kura Sushi in Japan by far! Top quality! Everyone loves it.

Dine where AI in cute robot form delivers your beverages, and an extensive conveyer system parades sushi (and cheesecake) constantly? Count me in, for the experience. At $3.50 per plate, you can eat a lot without feeling obligated to overeat, and the quality is good enough to not feel like you should have gone elsewhere. I liked the few employees we interacted with, and my two sisters were both mostly pleased with their selections. Due to the rotation speed and despite placards with item types, it's easy to grab something you didn't intend or don't care for after a bite. I'd say we had a couple duds, one roll (3 pieces) with cream cheese and the California Roll, in particular. One roll I got had a sliver thick section, but I still enjoyed myself. I thought that the nigiri sushi was pretty good, although thinly sliced. We got enough plates, which are counted as you stick them into the opening for dish washing, to earn a free price. The prize is dispensed from a gumball machine-like contraption atop the electronic menu tablet. For the three of us, the total was just under $70, which is astounding for sushi! A fun place, one highlight was the Snow Crab sushi. It tasted fresh and was generous in size.

Awesome option for DoorDash! The price is really well set to encourage you to try several different rolls or types. I really enjoyed all the crispy rice sushi. They're like the perfect bite! I always get the ümami cucumber salad and a the eel. I would also highly recommend the spicy garlic popcorn shrimp roll and the crispy rice with snow crab. They do a great job of providing chop sticks and napkins in every to-go order as well. The staff seem really on it!

Somewhat fresh Too pricey for every dish that's the same price wait time is too long.

The kiddos love coming here, but we just have to make sure they aren't grabbing too much so they can win a toy lol Cool ambiance with the conveyor belt sushi offerings and robot that serves drinks. The workers were friendly as well! Unfortunately, there is usually a long wait (hour+) to be seated. Most of the sushi and hand rolls we tried were good. Prices are decent. I really enjoyed the umami oil nigiri! The ice cream and donuts were our favorite desserts! The real crab sushi is okay, I've had better elsewhere.

Been going here for years since the name was Kula Sushi (if I'm not mistaken?). The sushi is okay quality as the fish is cut thinner than your typical nigiri but it tastes good. What you go to this restaurant for is the fun/atmosphere with those revolving dishes and looking for what's coming around and snagging something you want. The first time we went there years ago our kid was pretty young and he got a big kick out of it and let him grab the dishes we wanted and insert the finished ones into that plate counter in the table. If there's anything you specifically want, you can also order it on the menu screen at the table and it comes out right to our table when done including ice water. Everyone who's been going here is used to that long wait (they need a second restaurant somewhere in the area) but the new reservation system seems to help out with that. You make your reservation on the app and then when you arrive you check-in on that tablet out front to let them know you're there.

We had a great time! The wait was a bit long but to be fair we did come during dinner rush and there were various large parties. Services were still very attentive. It was our first time so the staff taught us how to get our plates and everything is ordered on a tablet, so your experience is still very private. Food was yummy, I thought it was fresh.