Every time I go here there is a wait to get in. What I enjoy is that while you are waiting they offer you edamame to snack on. This definitely helps with the wait especially if you are like me and are staring at the conveyor belt drooling. Once you are seated at the belt, there is a wide variety of options. I like that they not only have sushi but also appetizers on the belt along with dessert. The sushi is decent but not excellent. Some rolls are way to big and fall apart. The prices are affordable and worth the read more

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This place is my go-to favorite when I'm craving sushi but don't know exactly what I want. And conveyer-belt sushi is a must-try and always fun~ Pro's -great selection/high quality sushi -can order off the menu -friendly staff -good portions -reasonable price for sushi Con's -not great for groups larger than 4-5 people -rolls can be heavy on the sauce(s) Probably the best sushi around this area!! Some of my favorites/recommendations: -Eel or salmon nigiri -Spider roll -Halfmoon roll -Tasty roll -Deep fried Oreos read more

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Kuru Kuru has been around for quite a few years now, so today was not my first time in. A few things. I love sushi, good sushi. This is not. If you like a lot of imitation crab and deep fried over priced mystery rolls this could be your spot. Next, I don't think they've cleaned since opening the restaurant years ago! I was actually grossed out while I was sitting there, and should have left. Everything has handprints on it, the soy sauce holders are sticky and kept in a dirty bin, the floors I think there as something growing in the corner, no joke. So if you want cheap, flavorless, low quality and over priced sushi hit this place up. If not, please go to one of the other restaurants in Bellingham. We have better options. read more

I love this place! It's always my go to for sushi in Bellingham. I've been going for years and it's always delicious! I'd have to say the half moon roll is my favorite and the baked scallop is a close second. If your ever in Bellingham and craving sushi I definitely recommend this place. read more

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We just went to this spot tonight for dinner! Service was great and the server was attentive. The seats are now separated with plexiglass and spaced apart. It felt pretty safe. The fish was pretty good! I'm not a super fan of rotary sushi because I always feel like it's not as good or fresh but I was quite happy with the quality. The only thing is the rice was a bit hard. It was al dente and I prefer it to soggy rice, but because of that, my partner didn't enjoy it as much. read more

Reasonably priced sushi that still tastes good! Our favorite roll is the red dragon. Vegetarian egg rolls are delicious!

Busy on a Thursday night. There was a little bit of a wait. Decent for conveyor belt sushi. Not too expensive. In a nice upscale location.

The female owner Judy is so incredibly rude, she wanted to cause a scene about which server is taking our order and proceeded to point to my mother and started to raise her voice to us. We dine here often and have never experienced this type of poor service. She was also attempting to train a new waitress and you can tell that she was overwhelmed with having to be tasked with that job. We feel terribly sorry for the young gal she was training as it was clear that she was feeling an immense amount of pressure with the way Judy was shuffling her around the restaurant. Such an unfortunate situation to run into this afternoon, we will not be returning due to her lack of professionalism. read more

I used to work here a while ago and still find myself coming back to Kuru years after I've left (graduated). I love Kuru Kuru's sushi! Personally, I think it's the best affordable sushi in Bellingham. I ate here all the time when I worked here, which speaks miles to how clean they keep their kitchen. I'll be continuing to come back to Kuru, every time I'm in town! read more

Thinnest, smallest cuts of fish I've ever seen. They cut a single clump of rice in half and put two slivers of fish on them. Too expensive. $28 later me and my friend had to find a second restaurant because the "meal" left nothing filling in our stomachs. Never again! read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Yes that's one small clump of rice, cut in half, with two super small cuts of fish on top. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Went last night with my wife and nephew (9). Nice greeting as we walked in the door. Told there was about a 10 minute wait, no problem. After about half that we were asked if we wanted to wait a little longer for a table or be seated immediately at the bar. Since my nephew loves moving food we opted for the bar. There was a huge assortment of plates going around so we got down to the business of eating. Everything was really fresh and tasted great. Also ordered jalapeno poppers and a lion king. Both have gotten a bit smaller and more expensive as costs have risen. I don't like it but I get it. Universal truth-as overhead rises so do prices. Overall a great night.Food was good and fresh, service was awesome and when we left the goodnights and thank you's were abundant. I don't really care what anyone else says I (we) really like this place. read more

Great food and even better service. I've come about 5 times now and haven't been disappointed. I try and come right after their 2:30 reopen since it can get pretty busy. Their eel nigiri is phenomenal and sometimes the only reason I come down if for a couple pieces. Love the eel roll they have with the shrimp tempura sticking out the end as well. You can finish the meal off with a fried Oreo and I tend to not spend more than $20 on myself which is awesome for the quality. read more

I have to admit, this was better than I thought it would be. This isn't super fine dining sushi, but this will certainly fulfill a sushi craving. Kuru kuru almost always has a little bit of a wait, but I understand why- the sushi is consistently good. read more

The salad was about four dollars and for multiple sushi orders I only received one wasabi container. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - The salad cost ~ $4... And I ordered 5 types of sushi, and got 1 tiny wasabi container, and 2 packages of soy sauce. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

This is one of the few good sushi places in Bellingham. Kuru Kuru is located right on the water and is great for date night. My family has been coming regularly for years. However, this restaurant cannot comfortably sit groups larger than four. The fifth person just gets an extra chair stuck at the end of the table, which blocks the aisle so servers have to squeeze behind. Unfortunately, the manager/owner micromanages the wait staff, which causes slow service. Staff are unable to even walk guests four steps to a table without being nagged or re-directed. The servers are all very polite and competent but the service is always terrible because the servers can't do anything without the manager questioning them. Water glasses are left empty for long periods of time and it's impossible to get anyones attention to order food. It takes 10-15 minutes to get someone's attention to talley sushi plates after finishing a meal, even though there are only a few tables. read more

While I've only had vegetation dishes here, I've loved what I've had. It is a really cool place with a sushi conveyer belt and a nice view of Bellingham bay. While I don't get sushi much, this seemed pretty reasonably priced to me. The egg rolls are especially delicious! Thankful this is in such a convenient location. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Dining area and conveyer belt. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Absolute terrible service. Main waitress was dismissive and rude. More concerned about taking disciplinary action against her own servers than helping paying customers. Rude patrons cut in front of our group who clearly have never been in a social setting before. Just frustrating when a business can't stand up for basic social norms. Not coming back read more

The decor is, "business cafe," but who cares when the sushi is this good? We just picked sushi 'boats' off the conveyor belt and didn't pay attention to what they were. Salmon and tuna nigiri were both fresh and delicious. A couple of crunch rolls with panko on top and crab in the middle. My favorite was a roll with bits of tuna, chives, and almonds on top and a bit of mayo with crab inside. They weren't very busy today - maybe because of the upcoming holiday. Service was excellent, though not much is needed if you're only doing the boats. I'd definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Sushi boats? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Solid food for a good price. I'm such a sucker for conveyer belt sushi and I think this place has some decent options with not a lot of weird undesirable ones. However, I think the owner or one of the long-time servants (? Asian/Korean lady with long pony tail) is a bit on the rude side. She threw back our bill saying they don't take Amex and then didn't say bye when we left when we passed her right in front so it kinda left a weird taste. Our server a youngish Caucasian guy was super nice tho! Anyway, if certain staff could be a little more gracious then I would've been a much happier customer! read more

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Used to be the only go-to place for decent-quality sushi at a somewhat-affordable price in Bellingham, but every aspect of this place has declined severely in recent years. It's still better than most local alternatives... but that's not saying much, and I can't remember the last time I haven't left here disappointed. Prices are awful. The only pricier sushi in Bellingham is the ramen place downtown. Most of the varieties worth having are the black plates - which are now almost $5 apiece (each plate being about 1/5th to 1/6th of a normal-sized roll). The only way it would make sense to charge what they do for black plates is if the others were all between $1-2 each and MUCH fresher. If you prefer proper sushi to the standard Western drivel endemic to the PNW, expect each visit to cost you $30-40 withOUT any drinks. The Red Dragon and Seared Salmon Rolls are the best items on the menu, and are pretty much the only reason I still occasionally come here. The Ichiro Roll, Lion King, and their house Futomaki are decent, but difficult to get fresh at most times of the day. Everything that comes with any kind of sauce on it is going to be WAY over-sauced, so just know that in advance. When you do manage to get one of the more authentic and/or fancy rolls made fresh, it's worth it - but still WAY overpriced. For just about anything else simpler you'd be better served just buying full rolls elsewhere. Sadly, there are few other options for sushi in Bellingham that aren't much worse... but that's about as much "good" that I can say about this place. At any given time, most of the plates have been sitting (and warming) on the conveyor for WAY too long; anything more complex than a california roll is generally dangerous to eat off the belt. Even worse, they've lately started to take plates down, put them back in the cooler, and then re-serve them later - which is absolutely a horrible idea (and a massive violation of food prep regs). I never touch anything that I didn't see them put out while I was sitting there - and even then, I make sure it's actually fresh (if not, put it back!). If you do eat here, order EVERYTHING directly from staff and insist that they make it fresh - DON'T let them just grab you something off the belt and bring it over to you. If they say they "don't make items to order," they're straight-up lying to you; if they really fight you on it, just tell them that you already inspected (whatever it is you wanted) on the belt and that it wasn't fresh enough to eat (which is almost always true anyway), and that'll change their tune. Speaking of service... it usually ranges from annoyingly-slow to bad, and only gets worse as the place gets busier. Don't be shy about flagging down anyone you see for anything you need, because if you don't you'll probably never be seated or served. On multiple occasions I've had a frazzled host misplace our name on the wait-list resulting in our waiting half an hour longer than necessary (or more) to be seated; each time, I had to go up to the front to solve the problem myself, because they apparently didn't notice. Weirdly, the wait staff seem to be constantly bustling about from the front of the place to the back at all times - despite not actually doing anything that directly involves customers. (I dated two former waitresses from here, and both couldn't stress enough that it was the worst job they'd ever had by about a million miles due to the owner(s) insistence on micromanaging employees at all times despite being impossibly incompetent... and based on the sum of my experiences eating here, that sounds about exactly right). It's a shame, because most of the wait staff seem to be actually very, very competent and polite once you actually get their attention - but for whatever reason, they're prevented from doing their normal jobs by (whatever the owner is keeping them busy with, apparently). Owner, if you're reading this, sort yourself out; you are absolutely terrible at front-end management! DO NOT GO HERE FOR TAKEOUT, EVER, PERIOD. You will get the oldest, nastiest crap from the belt/cooler that they couldn't otherwise get rid of, EVERY TIME. Every time I've ordered (or been present when friends have ordered) takeout from here, it's been literally inedible. On all but two of the several dozen occasions I've been here in the last 4 or 5 years, the plates were tallied incorrectly - so ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BILL. read more

Service was great and all of the rolls tasted fresh! Haven't had such great sushi in a while! The seared salmon was my favorite!!! read more

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Updated review. I have now been coming here for 18 months. This place is Oh So Good!!! Fresh fish being my favorite part of the experience. They are often busy and their service is fast. They add new specials and have a great variety of food. And their value for the price is perfect ! I Kuru Kuru! read more

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Overall a very poor experience. Came here at 8pm on a Saturday, "end of the night" so no sushi was available for selection... had to order everything from a waitress who neglected to tell us it would take 20 minutes. Had yellowtail that tasted several days old/ stale. If this is the last sushi place you ever visit, skip it. read more

My favorite sushi place in town. It's fast, simple and tasty. If what you are looking for is not on the belt the staff will quickly make it for you. Don't be shy either, if you really want four plates of tuna nigiri, your server won't even blink and shortly you will be in nigiri heaven. A note of caution: If you are coming in a group prepare to wait until your entire party is present before you are seated, they are unwavering. I don't fault them, it's just good to know up front. Go get your sushi on! read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Conveyer belt Sushi!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Dear Lord, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Well, as close to heaven as I'm going to get without a) breaking the bank, and b) going over the border or back home to the East Coast. While nothing compares to true made-to-order, all-you-can-eat sushi, Kuru Kuru is a great substitute. It's got a conveyor belt, which is fun in itself, but the variety was decent on a Friday night at 7:30 pm - both in people watching and food. While we did wait a bit, things moved along pretty quickly. It's a small place, but the nature of it keeps people moving. There was a decent amount of raw stuff, and to my surprise, they had uni and several different types of roe, which was salty and delicious. There's beer and sake in bottles for pretty standard pricing, if that's your persuasion, but if you're feeling really Japanese, there's Ramune on the belt as well. As for the variety and quality of the sushi, you have to have realistic expectations. No, you aren't going to get sashimi, and you aren't going to get A+, top of the line artful creations. There are pretty good "complicated" maki, and there's saba and toro sushi, but you're paying no more than $3.50 for a 4-piece maki. The offerings changed the longer we sat, but we'd have to go on a less-busy night to really be able to sit and see what comes off the belt. If I have lots of time, I will likely go there again, since I didn't get to try everything this time around, and for what it is, you really can't beat it. read more

Was staying at the Bellwether Inn next store and needed a good meal, the front desk recommended Kuru Kuru. It was packed and everyone seemed happy and content with their meals. Not sure what the sushi train was between the tables and sushi prep area, but I guess it's a thing. Was very happy with my take out sushi and will definitely return when I'm back in the area. Prices are amazing!! read more

Fresh sushi. Conveyor belt or order to table. They are closed mid afternoon between lunch and dinner. Lots of interesting rolls and menu items. read more

You'll have some good sushi, but it's usually super busy (due to them not attending to tables and giving the bill) and the wait staff lacks pretty basic customer service skills read more

I never go into conveyor belt sushi expecting high quality fish but I almost always come to Kuru Kuru when I want sushi because in my opinion they have some of the better quality fish in town. That being said, they've changed and not for the better. This place used to be amazing (I'd say 5 stars for conveyor belt spots) but I left town for several months and when I came back I was sorely disappointed. Their nigiri comes with the tiniest rice balls - the reason being that it makes their paper-thin fish appear to have more substance that it actually does. The service is basically non existent from the servers - we were eating for over an hour and were checked on exactly 0 times, but some of the kitchen staff are friendly. We waited 15-20 minutes to get our plates counted while folks were waiting to be seated. I spent about $30 on only salmon dishes today and still feel like I haven't had enough salmon. I'd rather pay more for my food or expect less from the quality than have to watch every plate go by, judging the thickness of the fish to see which one I want to pay for. I love Kuru Kuru but find myself coming less and less because I'd rather go somewhere that serves better portions regardless of the cost difference. read more

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My first time after years of thinking about it. It was busy. The host told us 10-15 minutes for a party of two. A woman, owner or manager, rushed up yelling "wait, wait" to the young man. She looked at the seating chart and wait list then proceeded to say "10 minutes" just as the fellow said. I'm sure it was embarrassing to him and made her look like an overbearing jerk. We sat to wait and were approached to be seated with 5 minutes. I'm thinking that this is actually going well for us. We selected some plates from the belt and ordered some items from the server. The food was fine and the service acceptable. We paid when we were done and sat to talk while we finished our wine . The same miserable woman came up to us and asked if we were done with a sense of urgency in her demeanor. The implication was that we were taking up space. There were a few people waiting but several four seat tables available. I saw no reason why people could not have been seated in one of those. I will never return to this restaurant to treated in this manner. read more

A reliable place that provides a decent sushi experience for Bellingham. My first trip to Kuru Kuru was during it's first week and things were a little bumpy (understandable) and it was good enough to return...repeatedly. The aspiration to good service starts with a greeting of "irrashaimase" when we walked in the door. Seating has been delayed in recent visits (Kuru Kuru is getting busier) but I can usually get seated right away. Lately the food conveyor has been completely full with lots of choices, so that has been good. The service is usually okay, not great. Due to the self-service nature of this sushi bar, the service staff are usually only seen for the initial serving of drinks, but rarely thereafter. The main sushi chef has gotten better about asking if there is anything we want to special order (I never do). The food is a-ok, but not great, and certainly different. There are 5 different colored plates, from the yellow plate for $1.50 to the black plate for $3.50. Although there are many extravagant plates with lots of garnish (usually tempura crumbs) and various sauces (teriyaki and other flavors). The fancier dishes are more expensive and tend to be sweeter (which I find odd and unusual for a Japanese Restaurant). I find the more simple dishes to be better here. Simple sushi (slices of fish over fingers of rice) are among my favorites. The simple seaweed salad is also tasty (though sweet, once again). I find the more variety in the simpler dishes, the better the dining experience. Kuru Kuru is worth checking out. Kids love the selection (and there are always dishes that they will enjoy). Don't expect an authentic Japanese experience (this isn't Tokyo after all) but it is a fun restaurant to have in Bellingham. read more

Well I agree with Steph G on this one. Not that good and she is right, some of the sushi looks like it has been setting out for awhile. And I'm NOT talking about condensation. When seaweed is toasted properly for the rolls, there should not be any condensation on them. That makes the seaweed chewy and the rolls hard to eat which we experienced here. I don't think that you should have to check at ANY restaurant to see if something is fresh!! Duh! If it is a good restaurant then you know it is fresh! So I say no to this place. Not a comfortable place either. Just okay. Compared to all the other crummy sushi places up here it isn't horrible but look what there is to compare it to! If you love sushi, skip Bellingham altogether and drive out of town. read more

Decent food for the price, mainly the same items over and over. I often feel rushed to get out, as they ask repeatedly if we're done. Not a place to sit and chat, rather eat fast and go. read more

If you're in Bellingham, you have to try this place! Their sushi is so delicious and filling and at such a good price as well. The servers were all very nice and friendly as well. Overall a great vibe! Their sushi is both tasty and aesthetically pleasing - I would definitely recommend getting the seared salmon and the half moon. Both were so fresh and delicious. Some high quality sushi and staff here! read more

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I'm a picky sushi eater having lived in Anchorage where seafood is held to its highest standard. Bellingham, unfortunately, lacks good sushi. I'm about to give up hope and just go to Richmond/Vancouver every time I want sushi. Thank goodness Kuru Kuru was one notch higher than other conveyer belt sushi restaurants I've visited. Sushi chefs were constantly putting fresh rolls and appetizers out, although there were a few tired looking plates circulating one too many times. People clearly enjoy this restaurant and its decently priced plates as evident by the 25 minute wait on a Friday night. Would I dine here again? Maybe... 2 stars for sushi/food quality, taste, freshness. 1 star for the pot of pickled ginger on the table. read more

I love it here. Great food, fast service. It's simple, cheap and delicious, never disappoints!

With Kuru Kuru, the phrase "you get what you pay for" fits perfectly. Yes the selection is smaller than most, sometimes the items have been on the belt for awhile, and there isn't a lot of interaction between you and the servers, but you're paying one or two bucks for each plate. And being able to spend less than ten dollars and leave with a full stomach, is ideal for someone in college or someone who is looking to save a few bucks. If you already know what kind of sushi you like and don't mind being in a more customer-independent restaurant then this is the place for you. Make sure to try the mochi ice cream! I had the vanilla and strawberry and they were delicious! read more

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Great sushi, great prices, great service! We usually have to wait for a table. My husband and I sit at the bar. Usually we order the sushi we want instead of gabbing the little plates that go by. read more

I know that there's a lot of sushi places here in town but the question is who has the freshest and the best we've been coming here for two years and have really enjoyed every meal no complaints remember when you go elsewhere and if you could smell the fish it's not fresh read more

Maybe it's because I lived in Japan for 6 years and a bit of a sushi snob. It's was just ok. Not bad not omg good..servicer was attentive and nice. For a sushi go round it was just all right. Not too big of a select of sushi. Mainly alot of tuna and salmon options... read more