My son and I went to Kura Sushi for lunch during my son's long summer vacation. I had the Sesame Spicy Tantanmen for 510 yen, which was delicious with a strong sesame flavor and thick noodles. However, the portion was too small. My son had the Rich Miso Ramen for 480 yen, which was also tasty but the portion was not enough. We also had some sushi, including the Beef Curry with Melted Cheese for 180 yen and the Salmon, which were good. We tried the Takoyaki as well, but it was disappointing. Overall, despite the price increase, we had a fun time at Kura Sushi. Today's Bikkurapon was 0 wins and 2 losses, but it's okay since the prizes are not usually great anyway. Thank you for the meal.

I was originally planning to take multiple trains to go eat fried horse mackerel, but while walking, I suddenly thought, "Ah, too much trouble (´ε｀；)" and ended up at Kura Sushi in front of me. First, I had squid tempura! The slimy texture goes well with summer! The monthly special beef sashimi and sushi has just the right amount of fat! Sometimes you just crave seafood salad! The monthly special salted shrimp sushi is perfect for the humid weather lately, with its refreshing taste! The soft and plump texture is really good! The grilled mackerel sushi combination is great for the affordable price! The cod roe battleship sushi was maybe my first time trying it, but it was really delicious. The green onion tuna is a reliable favorite. The cod milt jelly with ponzu vinegar battleship sushi may be a love it or hate it dish, but I personally love it. The salmon is a must-have item. The seasoned tuna battleship sushi was my first time trying it, but I might like it! The tuna tartare is a hidden fan favorite that I always have to eat at conveyor belt sushi restaurants. The premium seafood battleship sushi was a spur of the moment choice that turned out to be delicious! That's all for this time, thank you for the meal. I wish there were more dishes like moon-viewing natto or shellfish on the menu.

This is my first visit to Kura Sushi in Akabane. It has been a while since I last went to Kura Sushi, so I couldn't figure out how to remove the freshness indicator on the plates rotating around. I was pleasantly surprised to win a Mitsuri eraser from Demon Slayer as part of a collaboration at Bikkurapon and it made me happy.

I was curious about the crab and Ehime Prefecture Fair, so I went to Kura Sushi. I tried the premium snow crab 2 types assortment and cherry sea bream, and I really liked the drinkable parfait! The drinkable parfait has a slight cherry blossom flavor - you can enjoy the ice cream with a spoon, and when you use a straw, it turns into a cherry blossom shake. I also wanted to try the 5 types of crab assortment... but I only realized after eating the 2 types assortment. When I ordered soy sauce ramen, it took a while to come... and when it finally arrived, it was tantanmen. Since it was for my child, I called the staff to exchange it. However, even though I asked for no green onions, it came with green onions... The table next to us also seemed to have an order mix-up. Despite being busy, having a reservation and being able to eat without waiting was nice. #KuraSushi #NoAdditiveKuraSushi #CrabFair #ConveyorBeltSushi #DrinkableParfait #sushi #CrabAndEhimePrefectureFair

This will be a comparison with Sushiro, so please understand. Unlike Sushiro, where sushi is not flowing on a rotating lane, I did not see any measures in place here. Unlike Sushiro, where you can order additional items like tea and pickled ginger, there were no such measures here. The menu here had a good variety of 180 yen plates, with higher-end 370 yen plates and single-piece sushi being highlighted. I felt the company's efforts here. I visited on a weekday around 12 pm, and there were a few families and couples waiting, which was reassuring.

I recently visited Kura Sushi for the first time in a while. When I pressed the ticket machine, I got a counter number and went straight to my seat. There was no more guidance from the staff. I noticed that the prices had gone up when I ordered everything, including the beer. I tried the bluefin tuna, but it was not tasty, priced at 250 yen per piece. I ended my meal with udon, which was consistently good. I paid 3500 yen for my meal at Kura Sushi. Thank you for the meal.

I didn't realize it was there. Many women in formal attire for Coming of Age Day. It had been a while since I had rotating sushi. I was surprised by the variety of sushi menu items, in addition to the regular sushi. I wondered if it was delicious. Since it was offered on the menu, it must be delicious, but I didn't feel like trying it.

This was my first time at Kura Sushi in Akabane. It's a 5-minute walk from the east exit of Akabane Station, located on the 5th floor of the Akabane Daiichi Yayama Building. I used navigation but ended up walking around Akabane Station for about 10 minutes. It's in a building next to a pachinko parlor, with a bookstore on the first floor. It was a bit hard to find. This is a city-type store, with plates starting at 125 yen each. I visited on a Saturday around 4 pm without a reservation and was seated right away. It wasn't crowded, so it was quiet and nice.

I made a reservation at E-Park so I was able to get in smoothly. Last time I went to the Azukizawa store, I had to wait. I shared a sushi set with my sister and then ordered more than 10 plates. I tried eel and shirako for the first time in my life. They were just okay. The sweet shrimp, shrimp tail, and salmon were delicious. I also had mackerel, ark shell, tuna, seared cheese salmon, and other sushi. I am satisfied.

*Wait time* No wait on Wednesdays at 12:00 *Order & Price* Kura Lunch Seasonal Seafood Bowl with Aosa Seaweed and Red Miso Soup for 580 yen *Atmosphere* Omitted *Service* Omitted *Impressions* The bowl was luxurious with Uni and Ikura, and not lacking in ingredients. The rice was delicious with the right temperature and vinegar flavor. The red miso soup had plenty of fried tofu for a satisfying meal. *Expectations* There was a slight fishy smell, but overall, the cost performance seemed good.

I visited "Muten Kura Sushi Akabane Station Higashiguchi Store" on a certain day in February 2022, a little after 11 a.m. The restaurant is located on the 5th floor of a building about a 2-minute walk from Akabane Station. The spacious interior was about 10% full with customers. I received a seat number sheet at the reception and sat at the counter seat. I used the touch panel to place my order. Ankake Soup ¥220: A rich ankake soup with plenty of white fish. The bones have been removed, so you can enjoy the fish meat. The flavor of yuzu and mitsuba is nice. The price of ¥220 may seem high for Kura Sushi, but this ankake soup is worth it. Tsubugai (Whelk) ¥125: A whelk sushi with a crunchy texture. It may not be real whelk, but it's a mild and enjoyable dish. Onion Salmon ¥125: A piece of salmon topped with just the right amount of mayonnaise and plenty of onions. It has a satisfying texture and taste that exceeds its price. Marinated Bincho Maguro (Albacore Tuna) ¥125: A flavorful marinated albacore tuna sushi with a pleasant texture. It's not too strong in flavor, making it easy to eat with a good aftertaste. It was surprisingly delicious. Seasoned Ikura (Salmon Roe) ¥125: The pearls are not very large, but they have a satisfying popping texture. It's great value for getting salmon roe gunkan sushi for ¥125. "Muten Kura Sushi" is a great choice for a quick sushi lunch. The ankake soup adds to the satisfying meal, and after finishing 4 plates of sushi, I felt pleasantly full, making it a great value lunch option.

*Wait time* No waiting time on Fridays at 12:00 *Orders & Prices* Snow crab yukke 125 yen, Green onion and sweet shrimp nigiri 125 yen, Extra large cut cold yellowtail 125 yen, Pickled Bizen tuna 125 yen, Flying fish roe 125 yen *Atmosphere* You can eat without worrying about your surroundings, making it easy for even one person to visit. The new store has a sense of cleanliness. *Service* Orders are taken using a terminal. *Impressions* The snow crab yukke was fluffy and delicious with a smooth texture. The green onion and sweet shrimp nigiri had just the right amount of spiciness and plenty of sweet shrimp. The extra large cut cold yellowtail did not disappoint, with large cuts and a creamy texture. The pickled Bizen tuna was cool and chewy, very tasty. The flying fish roe caught my eye with its sparkling red color, and brought back nostalgic memories. *Expectations* Everything was delicious without any disappointments. I would like to try the lunch bowl next time.

We used the restaurant with 2 people on Friday night after 6 pm. We easily found the location of the restaurant as it was a familiar place to us. The inside of the restaurant was quite crowded, but despite the counter showing an 18-minute wait, we were actually called in around 10 minutes. It had been a while since we last visited Kura Sushi, and we were surprised by the various changes. The menu was satisfying and delicious for the price. I was glad that there was an option for less rice on the sushi, as I can't eat a lot of rice, so I could try a variety of options. One downside was that the position of the touch panel and the height of the lane where the ordered items come out were a bit high, which made my neck stiff after multiple uses. However, since the touch panel can also be operated through the app, I plan to use that in the future. When we left the restaurant after 7:30 pm, there were a lot of people overflowing outside, so I recommend visiting around 6 pm.

I have been a longtime fan of "Kura Sushi," but I am starting to feel like quitting. For those of us who know the early days of "Kappa Sushi" and other similar places, the current conveyor belt sushi restaurants have definitely leveled up. I have always supported "Kura Sushi" because of the quality of their food and the freshness of their ingredients, which I thought were superior to others. However, after visiting "Sushiro," "Kura Sushi," and "Hama Sushi" recently, I have to say that "Sushiro" impressed me the most. I have noticed that "Kura Sushi" often runs out of their popular items, and their lineup seems to have lost the focus on traditional Edo-style sushi that I appreciated. The "Aged Otoro" on sale for half price seemed disappointing as it was much thinner than expected. The "Phantom Toro Battleship" also seemed like a completely different item. The taste was not bad overall, but it didn't have the same impact as before. I used to be amazed by the quality of their dishes when they were priced at 100 yen each, but lately, I feel like they are not as impressive. The cleanliness and image of the company that I admired seem to be fading as well. With the significant improvement in the quality of sushi at Sushiro, maybe it's time for me to switch my loyalty.

On September 29, 2021 (Wednesday), at the 498th restaurant in Akabane/2857th in Tokyo this year, I stepped foot in Akabane Station East Exit for the first time in about six months. It was my second time visiting Tokyo in half a year, with the first being a trip to Yurakucho at the beginning of September. In just half a year, quite a few new stores had opened in Akabane. One of them was Muten Kura Sushi, located in a building with the landmark Ginza Aster at Akabane East Exit. Unlike most Kura Sushi locations, this one was on the 5th floor of the building, making it a bit hard to find with only the sign as a guide. Upon descending to the 5th floor in the elevator, a large Kura sign welcomed me. I sat at the seat indicated by the automatic seat guidance machine. The restaurant had a system where you could order through touch panels, with only one female staff member in charge of general guidance in the hall. Here is what I ordered: Pacific flying squid (2 pieces for ¥125), Fresh conger eel (1 piece for ¥250), Tuna belly (1 piece for ¥250), Pacific saury (2 pieces for ¥125), Horse mackerel (2 pieces for ¥125), Bonito (2 pieces for ¥125), Vinegared mackerel (2 pieces for ¥125), Fatty tuna (1 piece for ¥250). In total, I had 8 plates and 14 pieces of sushi (including 8 half-size). The total cost was ¥1250. The sushi tasted like typical conveyor belt sushi, but the Pacific saury, Pacific flying squid, conger eel, horse mackerel, bonito, vinegared mackerel, fatty tuna, in that order, were particularly delicious. However, it was a bit disappointing that the most expensive fatty tuna, priced at ¥250, didn't quite live up to expectations. The new Muten Kura Sushi store opened in April this year, and it seemed that they had put a lot of effort into infection control measures. Each table had partitions that made them look like private rooms, and there were no counter seats, only tables that could accommodate up to six people. Items like soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi, powdered green tea, disposable chopsticks, and toothpicks were covered to prevent splashes, embedded in the tables (see photo 7). As for the sushi selection, compared to Sushiro, Muten Kura Sushi had a wider variety of grilled dishes, meat dishes, creative dishes, ramen, udon, soba, desserts, and more. It felt like their main competition was family restaurants. Personally, I wish they would enhance their selection of fresh fish a bit more. Overall, I thought both Sushiro and Muten Kura Sushi had their own strengths, and it would depend on the situation for me to choose one over the other. Lastly, to match the number of plates to 10, I played the "Big Rapon" game twice, but unfortunately, I didn't win anything.

Visited today in August 2021 after work. Stopped by Akabane to replenish cigarettes. Alcohol is not served, so the streets are dark again. Can't drink alcohol, but I want to eat, so I went to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Despite being on the 5th floor, it was bustling with families with children since the summer vacation has started. The soy sauce, pickled ginger, and chopsticks are neatly placed on the table, but it's a bit of a hassle to take them out. It's been a while since I've seen sushi on the lanes, but even when ordering on the touch panel, there were issues like the sushi not arriving after being notified, or the lanes stopping. But apart from that, the sushi was good and delicious. It's a shame I can't drink alcohol, but that's just the way things are now. I hope things return to normal soon. Thank you for the meal.

Kura Sushi urban-style store. Squid and tuna battleship, tuna, salmon cheese, scallop natto roll, cheese kalbi, shrimp tempura, sweet shrimp, salmon shrimp cheese, egg, coffee. 12 plates. They didn't give me a wet towel, and there were soy sauce etc. under the table. The taste was so-so.

I found a Kura Sushi located on the 5th floor of a building near the east exit of Akabane Station, which also houses TSUTAYA and Bunkyodo. It was just past 11 am on a weekday, shortly after opening, with only two other groups of customers. The interior was spacious and shiny, appearing to be newly opened. Unlike the older nearby stores, this one had high dividers between the booths, ensuring proper measures against infection. The tableware and small items were stored underneath the tables, and the touch panel was conveniently placed on the table. I had my usual orders of tuna, salmon, tekka maki, and seafood yukhoe. The taste was consistent with the quality I always expect from Kura Sushi nationwide. Despite its large size, the restaurant quickly filled up as lunchtime approached, creating a lively atmosphere.

I have a small appetite, so I get full quickly. Luckily, there is a type of sushi called "half rice" where they give you less rice. I can't handle sushi like battleships, but I can order plenty of half rice sushi! Thanks to that, I was able to eat more variety than usual. I was surprised by how delicious the sardines were, far exceeding my expectations. Maybe they are in season?

We went as a family. The interior of the restaurant was very clean and the food was excellent! It did take a little while for our order to arrive, but it wasn't a big deal. However, the sushi on the conveyor belt looked a bit dry, so we didn't feel like eating it.