I visited the conveyor belt sushi restaurant "Genroku Sushi Dotonbori" for the first time. There are several conveyor belt sushi restaurants on this street, some with long lines, but I was able to enter this one without waiting. Inside, there were also several foreign customers. The basic style is to take sushi from the conveyor belt, but you can also order specific items by writing them on a piece of paper. I started with a draft beer and ordered a few pieces of sushi: ◎ Engawa (flounder fin) ◎ Otoro (fatty tuna) ◎ Maguro (tuna) ◎ Koi Ika (cuttlefish) ◎ Unagi (eel) ◎ Natto (fermented soybeans) ◎ Akagai (ark shell). Each piece was 143 yen including tax. The Otoro had a nice wasabi kick and was delicious overall. I enjoyed eating and drinking there. Thank you for the meal!

"Genroku Sushi Dotombori branch offers natto, premium tuna, seared salmon, crab miso, mountain tuna, seared salmon, ark shell, shrimp, crab egg, tuna with wasabi, and shrimp avocado, each priced at 143 yen. Bottled beer costs 594 yen. I had high expectations due to the delicious main branch in Fuse, but I felt like the taste was slightly lacking. It could be due to factors like the situation in Ukraine. However, if you want to eat sushi affordably, this place is a good option."

I walked from Kuromon Market through Sennichimae to Dotonbori. It was hot and I was a bit hungry, so I looked for a sushi restaurant to have a light lunch. I couldn't find one easily, so I ended up going into a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. The interior was clean and the counter was spacious. There were a lot of foreign tourists, probably because it's summer vacation. I sat at the back and ordered a draft beer, which tasted great in the heat! I ordered sea eel and salmon roe sushi. Considering the price, it was decent. I also ordered chawanmushi on the side. It was a perfect and affordable option for a casual meal.

In the middle of the Osaka Dotonbori shopping street, there was a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. It was very popular with Chinese and Korean inbound tourists, often forming long lines. However, it has been closed for about a year due to the coronavirus. The sushi was affordable, but as a Japanese person who loves sushi, I felt that the taste was a bit lacking compared to typical conveyor belt sushi restaurants. They even had whale meat on the menu. Thank you for the meal.

I think eating in the store has better cost performance, but it was crowded, so I bought it and had it for lunch. It's just delicious. It's more relaxing to eat it as a takeout than in the store. Thank you for the meal.

I was surprised to see the sticky sushi with eel and sweet shrimp that I ordered. I thought this place was managed well, being in Osaka, the kitchen of Japan, known for its delicious food. What happened? It was disappointing...

On Sunday, September 24th, I went to Dotonbori with my friends. We were unsure of what to eat for lunch, but suddenly felt like having sushi after a long time. We found a sushi restaurant called Genrokuzushi, so we went in together. The restaurant looked crowded from the outside, but once we entered, the staff smoothly guided us to our seats and we were able to sit down easily. We were asked if we wanted chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) or red miso soup, and I chose chawanmushi. There were many different types of sushi rotating around the restaurant, so we had a variety of choices. The tuna, yellowtail, and squid were all very fresh and delicious. The chawanmushi was hot and had various ingredients, making it very tasty. The staff were also very friendly and made us feel comfortable. I will definitely go back again!

I thought the restaurant was too small. The staff were constantly walking around behind me, making it hard to relax. The portions were also on the smaller side. I don't think I'll be going back.

There are various huge billboards in Dotonbori, boy♪ Over there is a crab, here is a pufferfish. And over there... sushi! Oops, I dug my own grave... Boy, can you see how crowded it is with customers lining up in the middle of the road? We can't get in, it's so busy. But wait, there's a takeout corner. I ended up getting a big box with lots of sushi, like tuna, amberjack, eel, herring roe, shrimp, salmon, squid, and octopus. You sure eat a lot of sushi, boy. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the revolving sushi restaurant was bustling with customers from all over the world. It's said to be the originator of revolving sushi♡

After drinking at an izakaya, I was a little hungry so I decided to stop by this restaurant. It was my first visit. It was relatively quiet when I entered. I haven't been to revolving sushi restaurants much before, but I've been into them lately. I sat at the counter and ordered a beer. The counter at this restaurant is spacious and the seats are comfortable. I started with the egg sushi. Whenever I come to a revolving sushi restaurant, I tend to focus on eating and forget to take photos. I forgot a lot this time too. Since not many of my preferred sushi were coming around, I asked the staff to bring them to me. The sushi chef inside was also very friendly and took various orders. Revolving sushi restaurants have quite different characteristics depending on the place. I want to visit a few more places to find a restaurant that I really like.

While walking around Dotonbori and feeling hungry, I stumbled upon the original conveyor belt sushi restaurant, Genrokuzushi Dotonbori branch. Despite the crowd, I decided to go in. Inside, I noticed a group of Chinese people here and there, but I didn't mind and went in. I quickly grabbed some wasabi, as the sushi plates were rotating around. I enjoyed dishes like horse mackerel, salmon, and mackerel sushi, along with about 10 plates and a small bottle of beer, all for the satisfying price of 1500 yen. I definitely want to visit again.

Rotating sushi was invented in my hometown of Higashi Osaka, with Fuse being the main branch, where I often visit. Here in Dotonbori, they have three-dimensional signs, which is quite impressive. Dotonbori is known for its iconic signs. I stopped by here to get some takeout. At the entrance on the left, there is a takeout showcase where you can place your order. A 1-cup assorted sushi costs 664 yen (tax included) as of May 2016. A 2-cup assorted sushi costs 1328 yen (tax included) as of May 2016. I personally enjoy the taste of the rice and the thick slices of fish at this restaurant. This time, the eel and squid were particularly delicious. The squid was cut for easy eating and had a great texture and flavor. In the winter, the tuna and yellowtail are also delicious. The eel is always tasty, perhaps because of its large size. Every New Year's Eve, we make it a tradition to have the "mai" sushi from this restaurant. My son even says that the salmon here is the most delicious. The prices are reasonable and cater to the taste of the common people in Osaka, which is great. Thank you for the meal.

As usual, there are many foreign tourists in Dotonbori! It was a tough walk, and I missed lunch, so I decided to drop by for a quick bite at a random place. I love the Sennichimae branch, but this was my first time in Dotonbori. The quirky decorations caught my eye, haha. The service was lacking, with the staff seeming tired and using a commanding tone. I almost left at that point, but I was hungry, so I stayed seated. Let's compare it to the Sennichimae branch: - Drinks: Both have bottled beer, non-alcoholic beer, juice, and cola. Dotonbori has draft beer. - Soups: Dotonbori has red miso soup and steamed egg custard, while both have steamed egg custard. - Other: Dotonbori has soy sauce dishes, two types of tea, pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi. I ordered the seared Nishi clam, but they already put wasabi on it without asking, ignoring my preference. I added some wasabi and enjoyed it. The next dish was interrupted by a strong impact as someone pushed the chair several times while trying to leave the restaurant. It made me wonder about the lack of consideration. In the end, I paid 135 yen and decided to have somen noodles at home instead. Thank you for the meal!

The difference between the Genroku Sushi Dotombori and Sen-nichimae stores is that at the Dotombori store, sushi is made by someone (who doesn't seem to be a professional sushi chef) in front of you at an all-counter seating. You can order tai, kanpachi, and hamachi. The quality of the fish is at a standard level for conveyor belt sushi. The rice is also average. The advantage here is that sushi is made by a person, not a robot, but the quality of the sushi making is disappointing. The pickled ginger is average. The hygiene level is slightly low. Suitable for both men and women. The sushi rice making skill is lower than the Sen-nichimae store. The taste of the rice itself is above the standard level for conveyor belt sushi.

A slightly unusual broadcast with Korean characters and English words that are difficult to understand is playing in Dotonbori. Is this really Japan? Anyway, let's grab a bite to eat. Foreigners can also feel at ease with clear pricing at the well-known Japanese food revolving sushi restaurant, "Genroku Sushi". Let's order some top-quality items like "tuna belly", "medium fatty tuna", and "cheek meat". The sushi here is delicious, with skilled chefs in the center of the short conveyor belt. It's better than the conveyor belt sushi in the suburbs, especially the tuna. I'm enjoying a bottle of Asahi Dry Premium beer. Sitting next to me are a tired-looking couple and some Korean ladies who are excitedly pointing at the sushi and repeating "igo, igo". It feels like I'm on a trip abroad, as they eagerly eat their favorite dishes. The flat rate of 125 yen per plate plus tax has put me in a great mood. I'm not shouting "Japanese food cheers, sushi cheers" like some people are, but I'm definitely enjoying myself.

<2015.01.06> I felt like having some light sushi, so I stopped by the Edo-Mae Sushi restaurant in Dotonbori. It still feels like New Year's with having sushi and beer in the daytime, so I feel a bit guilty... I forgot to take photos and took some halfway through, so I apologize for the haphazard shots. I had pufferfish, pufferfish milt, sea bream, sea bream skin, boiled snapper, yellowtail belly, fatty tuna, fatty bonito, squid fin, and fish red miso soup. I originally planned to have a light meal, but ended up having 2 beers and about 10 plates of sushi. It was delicious.

Dotonbori is crowded with tourists. Especially during Obon and afterwards, there seems to be an influx of tourists from both domestic and overseas. I stopped by last week, but there was a long line so I gave up. This time, I was able to get in smoothly. There aren't too many sushi plates circulating around. I wanted to try some conger eel, so I placed my order. Soon, plates of tuna, shrimp, and others started coming around. The conger eel also arrived. As I was enjoying the sushi, I noticed an order form attached. But since I had already stacked up plates, I decided to continue choosing from the circulating plates. There were also plates of beef sushi and imitation crab. I debated whether to try them, but decided to save it for next time.

Rotating sushi, now a genre in itself. I visited Genrokuzushi, famous for inventing the conveyor belt sushi. The interior of the restaurant consists of a long counter only. Each plate costs 130 yen. There are many creative sushi options, typical of Osaka. The rice is not as sweet as in Kansai-style sushi. The taste is closer to that of a major chain. The sushi pieces are large and satisfying. The best dish was the shrimp mayo gunkan-maki, with two plump shrimp on each piece. The clientele consisted mainly of foreigners and young people, likely due to its location in Dotonbori.

Established in 1947 in Fuse, Higashi Osaka, "Genroku" started as a small Japanese restaurant. Later, it switched to a standing sushi bar, offering high-quality nigiri sushi at affordable prices, which led to great success. Facing a shortage of staff, one day the owner visited a beer factory and was inspired by the conveyor belt carrying beer. After 10 years of trial and error, the "Conveyor Revolving Dining Table" was developed, and in 1958, the first Genroku Sushi restaurant was opened in Fuse. In 1960, a branch was opened in Dotonbori, followed by one in Umeda in 1962. Participating in the 1970 Japan World Exposition brought nationwide recognition. Genroku Sushi is a pioneer of conveyor belt sushi, with locations all over Japan and even worldwide. I recently visited the Genroku Sushi in the heart of Minami, Dotonbori. The interior had been renovated and looked clean, though the counter seating space was still a bit cramped. Nonetheless, the affordable price of 130 yen per plate attracts not only Japanese but also tourists from China and Southeast Asia. Today, my wife and I decided to eat to our heart's content without worrying about the price. We enjoyed a variety of sushi, including tuna, yellowtail, salmon, sweet shrimp, salmon roe, squid, eel, crab miso, and more. The standout was the fugu sushi, a seasonal delicacy, which was surprisingly priced at 130 yen for two pieces. Other seasonal items like Bungo amberjack, cod milt, and ankimo were also excellent value. Among the dishes I tried, the beef tendon stew, seared conger eel, Bungo amberjack, premium tuna, fugu, and fugu skin stood out for their quality at such a low price. The variety and quality of the sushi here surpass the 100-yen conveyor belt sushi chains, and the craftsmanship of the chefs is evident in every bite. I indulged in 20 plates, while my wife had 11, and despite being a budget sushi joint, we couldn't resist the temptation. Weekends can be crowded, but the turnover of customers is quick, so you won't have to wait long to be seated. Enjoy your meal!

Established in 1958, Dotombori store is the first restaurant in Japan to introduce a rotating sushi system, inspired by the conveyor belts in beer factories. I usually go to the Sennichimae store, but this time I visited the Dotombori store for the first time. Located in the bustling area of Dotombori, the restaurant was crowded even on a weekday lunchtime, so I sat at a table towards the back. The sushi is hand-pressed by the chefs and costs a flat rate of 130 yen per plate. They also offer bottled beer for 480 yen and a variety of sushi dishes such as seared scallops with mayonnaise, seared salmon, tuna, squid, marinated bonito, yellowtail, sea bream, sardines, and shrimp. The seared dishes are 130 yen each, but when you order them, the chefs sear them right in front of you using a burner, making them delicious. Compared to the 105 yen rotating sushi places, I think Edo Sushi has tastier rice. The Sennichimae store is a bit cramped with narrow spaces between seats (which may be part of its charm) and they do not provide red miso soup, but they give you a free plate voucher when you leave. The Dotombori store has more spacious seating and offers red miso soup, but they did not give out any vouchers. While there are regular sushi restaurants in areas like Higashi-Shinsaibashi that offer cheap lunch sets, I personally think Edo Sushi is tastier.