Musashino City, Tokyo, Kichijoji Minamicho. A sushi restaurant where the chef still handcrafts the sushi just like when conveyor belt sushi first appeared. The nearest station is Kichijoji Station on the Chuo/Sobu Line and Keio Inokashira Line. In addition to the Kichijoji Ekimae branch, there is also a branch in the Sun Road shopping arcade. This conveyor belt sushi allows you to order your desired sushi directly from the chef and have it made on the spot. I visited the restaurant around 3 pm on a weekday when I was feeling a bit hungry, so I decided to have a quick sushi snack. It's located next to the popular ramen shop "Enji Kichijoji Main Store," which always has a long line. There was one sushi chef and another staff member working. Today's order: - Madai (Red Seabream) 127 yen - Maguro (Tuna) 127 yen - Ebi (Shrimp) 127 yen - Ankimo (Monkfish Liver) 127 yen - Akagai (Ark Shell) 143 yen Since it was an odd time, there were no sushi plates rotating on the conveyor belt. I ordered all the sushi I wanted to eat verbally. The rice was seasoned just right with vinegar, and the sushi pieces were on the smaller side. Eating dishes like ankimo makes me crave sake, but I had to resist since I was driving. I finished my meal in about 10 minutes and the bill came to around 650 yen. Key points: - Handcrafted by the chef - Edo-style sushi - Slightly on the pricier side - Located next to a famous ramen shop - Right by the station - Takeout available - Will consider revisiting - Might also visit the Kichijoji Sun Road branch

This is a small conveyor belt sushi restaurant located just a short walk from Kichijoji Station's Koen-guchi (Park Exit). The restaurant has a small rotating conveyor belt inside, and it can get quite crowded with just two people inside. The chef prepares the sushi right in front of you. This restaurant has been around for a long time, along with its sister restaurant in Sun Road. The simple layout consists of seats surrounding the conveyor belt, creating a no-frills atmosphere perfect for enjoying sushi. The quality of the 100 yen plates is surprisingly high, with options like engawa and salmon belly available. My favorite is the generously topped crab salad gunkan sushi, which is freshly made with crispy seaweed. This place is great for a quick sushi fix when you're in the Kichijoji area. It may not be ideal for lingering, but it's perfect for a fast and satisfying meal.

Located next to the very popular tsukemen restaurant in Kichijoji. The original sushi here is priced at around 100 yen per plate with a wide variety of options. The recommended item is the service toro. I ordered the service toro first, but I didn't feel like it was worth 100 yen. After that, I tried different items like negitoro and kamaage shirasu gunkan. I felt that the quality of each item was higher than a certain famous conveyor belt sushi chain, but I thought it might not be suitable for those who prefer ordering through a touch panel or for those who want to eat slowly at a table. It seems more suited for those who want to quickly enjoy sushi alone.

The signboard can be seen in various places, but the original sushi restaurant, Umoto Sushi, is surprisingly large despite being located in a hidden area. They have oyster sushi, and while the sushi itself is quite ordinary, it is much more delicious than conveyor belt sushi with just placed toppings. However, I'm not sure if I would revisit the restaurant.

Located right near the south exit of Kichijoji Station. It's a bit hidden away, but there's a sign so you won't miss it. Next to the neighboring tenant, Enji, a popular veggie ramen place, there was a line forming. The restaurant was also quite full, but since I was alone, I was seated right away. The place is small and so are the seats. There's barely any space to put your belongings under the table. I ordered the crab soup for 120 yen, and despite the small price, the crab flavor was rich and the soup was delicious. I started with some fresh saury from the conveyor belt. It was in season and tasted great with its fatty texture. The sushi rice was small, and the toppings were decent. I also ordered tuna and salmon. The salmon was slightly frozen, affecting its flavor. The tuna was also lacking in flavor and the portions were small, which was disappointing. I then picked up what seemed like shellfish from the conveyor belt. It turned out to be a crunchy part of a fish, maybe the fin. It wasn't something I wanted to eat, but the taste was okay. Lastly, I tried the raw octopus with green onion and salt. The octopus was thick and fresh, and the green onion salt flavor was good. However, I was already full by then, and this dish should have been eaten earlier in the meal. Overall, the quality of the sushi varies, but it's not a bad conveyor belt sushi restaurant. This time, since I only had 100 yen plates, the total bill came to 682 yen. It was a cheap dinner. (As of October 18, 2019, ★3.02)

I usually go to Iroha Sushi for sushi, but occasionally I visit this original sushi restaurant, Sushi Sana. It is located on the second floor on the right side of the bus street after getting off at Kichijoji South Exit. You have to verbally order the sushi that is not on the conveyor belt. I tried various items such as shrimp, kohada (gizzard shad), squid, tuna, tamago (egg), squid with ginger, and sardine. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I visited the original sushi restaurant at the south exit of Kichijoji Station. This restaurant may be one of the oldest revolving sushi restaurants in Kichijoji. They offer various services such as a rainy day service, stamps for customers over 60 years old, and different services based on the day of the week. I ordered medium fatty tuna, boiled shrimp, squid, sardine, scallop, natto roll. Thank you for the meal.

I always enjoy the delicious sushi with tangy vinegar rice.

Rotating sushi is my favorite chain. In particular, the premium red tuna is the best in terms of cost performance. It's always around 3000 yen for two people, isn't it too cheap? I also like the taste of the vinegar rice. I know it must be tough for the staff now that they don't have the lanes for the sushi plates to flow on, but I hope they keep up the good work. It was delicious!

Lunch at Moto-Sushi. The menu is limited, which makes it very easy to choose. It's a great place for a quick meal. The prices are cheap and the quality of the ingredients is good. Thank you for the meal.

On a regular night, I got off at Kichijoji and headed towards the south exit. There were touts around, creating a bit of a sketchy atmosphere. I decided to stop by this conveyor belt sushi restaurant called "Ganso Sushi" on the first floor of the adjacent mixed-use building. It was past 9 PM, and the restaurant closes at 10 PM. It was almost closing time, so there weren't many sushi plates on the conveyor belt. It's a small shop with two sushi chefs working efficiently in the center. Orders were served promptly. There were plenty of plates priced at 90 yen + tax or 100 yen + tax. The sushi seemed decent for its price, although the pieces were small and the toppings were on the smaller side. The sardine and eel had many bones. There were various types of gunkan-maki, which was enjoyable. The gunkan-maki with fatty salmon was unique, with the salmon shredded into a salad-like texture. It was delicious. I didn't drink alcohol, but I enjoyed the powdered green tea, which was refillable. Despite ordering a variety of items, the bill came out to be just under 1,500 yen. Wallet-friendly indeed.

The grilled barramundi was delicious♪♪♪

A conveyor belt sushi restaurant near the station. There are quite a variety of sushi options going around. I ordered sardine, horse mackerel, tuna, complimentary fatty tuna, pickled mackerel, and seaweed soup. The cost performance is good. I want to come back again.

Cost performance is good. I didn't get to try the Servistro this time, so I'll have to come back again to try it.