11 Japanese Kaiten Sushi Destinations Near You
Recently, I learned that Kaiten style sushi – think: the automated sushi-train – was created in the 1950’s. Immediately, I recalled a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant Wasabi in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner Mall when we were living nearby. It was a first-floor fixture right under the escalator—so that as my feet moved up, my eyes moved side-to-side as I watched the dizzying, captivating and beautiful belt in motion!
Kaiten style sushi (aka, Kaiten-zushi), known for its low cost but satisfying (and fun!) fish-fare, is served off the moving belt and is usually available ‘all-you-can-eat’ for a set fee, or the color or type of plate determines the price. Want to give it a try locally? There are several other US sushi bars and restaurants offering a similarly authentic Japanese Kaiten sushi experience in NYC, Miami, Houston, Austin, and San Francisco.
Go out and try this fun sushi soon. In the meantime, be inspired by the Kaiten sushi eye candy that Erika Owen features in her article which highlights successful Japanese restaurant Muten Kuraszushi in Tokyo.
Here are some ideas for enjoying Kaiten style sushi near you.
NEW YORK CITY
East Japanese Restaurant
366 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212.889.2326
Website
Kido Sushi
90-15 Queens Blvd.
Queens Center Mall
Elmhurst, NY 11373
718.271.3688
Website
WASHINGTON DC
Wasabi
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Rd.
McLean, VA 22102
703.388.0646
Website
@SushiByWasabi
Matuba Japanese Restaurant
4918 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD
301.652.7449
Website
@MatubaSushi
MIAMI
Katana Japanese Restaurant
920 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305.864.0037
WebsiteBlue Ginger
15791 Sheridan Street
Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
954.680.9998
Website
HOUSTON
Sushi Choo Choo
1675 S. Voss Road
Houston, TX 77063
713.783.1368
Website
Sushi Sakura Express
1014 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055
713.263.7552
Website
AUSTIN
Korean Garden
6519 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
512.302.3149
Website
SAN FRANCISCO
Katana Japanese Restaurant
920 71st Street
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305.864.0037
Website
Blue Ginger
15791 Sheridan Street
Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
954.680.9998
Website
