No frills, straightforward, casual Japanese restaurant. They have sushi sashimi, hand rolls, cut rolls, specialty rolls, bento boxes, udon, some appetizers. Food - really good, the fish tasted fresh. Crispy rice spicy tuna was made well. Rice was perfectly fried and crispy with a nice chew in the middle still. Spicy tuna was perfect amount of spicy for me, great texture. Shishito peppers were really good, love the bonito flakes shavings. Bento boxes were a nice set. Plenty of food. Tempura has a nice fry and good variety. The beef teriyaki would've been better if it were slightly thicker cut strips and less salty for the sauce. Service - really sweet and very kind. Food came out fast. Clean restaurant. Great prices! They have really nice disposable chopsticks too. Parking - free parking lot. Plenty of spaces. No issues finding parking. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

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First time trying Kura Kura and I had a great time. There plenty of parking in the lot, which is shared with various other restaurants and markets. There are both tables and sushi bar seating, all of which filled up by the time I left on a Friday night. I had the mixed sushi, which tasted fresh and delicious. I wasn't fond of the blue crab hand roll (was a bit like wet dog food if I'm being honest) but the rest of the sushi made up for it. I wish it came with miso soup or a salad as many other places offer. The beef teriyaki was a bit disappointing as it tasted and looked more like bulgogi. The sauce was quite sweet. Veggie tempura was good! I would come back for the sushi and to try some of their other rolls. read more

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Absolute gem. I had the Red Dragon Roll; it was exquisite. Everything is very fresh and high quality. ROLANDO made me feel very welcome, and when I asked to add green onions it was no problem. , the service is excellent. Very clean and nicely lit restaurant. The prices are extremely fair, and you definitely get your money's worth. I really appreciate that they keep their prices low while every other sushi restaurant has doubled in price. Keep up the great work, I will be back. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Red Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Spicy tuna - One of my go-to basic rolls at any sushi spot. Tuna - basic roll and still delicious. Red dragon - spicy tuna with tuna on top. This was good. K4 - has garlic chili oil which was good. I had sushi to go and the sushi here is decent. read more

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Arrived Friday evening at 7 pm and was able to be seated at the bar right away (not too busy). There is a QR code for the menu but it wasn't loading so we went in blind with the menu (no pictures). Our server was nice and constantly checked in on us. The California roll was solid as far as they go. The wasabi was not fresh and had a cool florescent green color to it and wasn't that potent. The red dragon roll was also solid and the tuna was fresh. The bento mix bowl with tempura and chicken teriyaki was overall good. The pot stickers included were passable (not very flavorful, more fried flavor). The house salad was, well, the house salad (don't think I need say more). Tempura was light and crispy (needed more sauce though). The chicken was cooked perfectly (nice and crispy, not too juicy) and had just the right amount of teriyaki sauce. The Alaska roll was heavy as it was doused in a sweet mayo sauce (a little more than I prefer) but overall solid. Considering the small location, it was very clean and pleasant. It's a little bright inside (I normally prefer a darker ambiance for sushi restaurants). Pricing was acceptable however they don't have any specials like some of the larger sushi locations. Overall, I do recommend it for mid sushi experience. Not bad, not excellent ... acceptable. read more

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Service: fairly fast. Hot items seem to take longer than anything prepared at the sushi bar. Server was enthusiastic from start to finish with a good memory and didn't need to write much down Ambiance: just ok. It's very intimate / cozy but gets the job done. No frills , casual sushi spot Food: all the rolls I had very average. I would recommend the blue crab hand roll, I could have eaten 5 of those and left everything else. California roll and nbc roll were ok. The salmon skin roll tasted burnt so I didn't eat it but still had to pay for half of it (didn't like that too much especially since it tasted burnt, not that I didn't like it). I would return for the hand roll. read more

I'm sad to write this since I have had good experiences here before, but had such a bad experience here recently. I took my mom here for lunch to celebrate; it was her choice to go here and we were excited. We arrived around noon and walked in to sit inside. Since it was noon, the place was of course bustling with people, but it wasn't jam-packed, just a normal level of busy. The inside of the restaurant is small and there were still 3 empty tables. We waited at the check-in stand for 3 minutes before we were even greeted by the host and when we were, the host walked away and said he'd be back. We were happy to wait and decided to peruse the menu. We waited a few more minutes (still in the entry way) and the host was nowhere in sight. We had to ask one of the sushi chefs if the host was coming back and he got the host to come from the back. When the host came back, he sat us down and said he'd be back again soon. Well, that was the last we saw him. We were never brought water or menus. We waited 15 minutes at the table for.... nothing. We were only there for lunch and had to get back to work, so after 15 min, I went back to the sushi bar and asked if we could place our order soon. The sushi chef didn't know what to tell us. The host was MIA. We decided at that point to leave and grab lunch faster somewhere else. It was a waste of 25 minutes and literally nothing to show for it. The reason I write this is because this may have been an issue of under-staffing, but seemed more to be an issue of poor customer service. Every table that was seated had their orders of food and were not leaving immediately. There weren't piles of people waiting to be seated behind us, so even if they were short-staffed, that was not the pressing issue for a mild lunch rush. The host had just disregarded my mom and I, and clearly didn't care about having us as customers that day. The fact that we went 25 min without even being brought a menu was ridiculous! read more

This place never disappoints. Been going here for years! The K4 is my favorite along with Alaskan, lobster roll and HOT roll. Always fresh. And the sushi chefs are on point. read more

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Ordered ahead and waited the full expected time of 20 minutes before driving over,because the two other times I ordered ahead, I wound up waiting another 10 minutes. This time I waited over 15 additional minutes. No greeting as I walked in. The food is mediocre, combined with the slowness and inattentive service, I will not be going back. Food was almost room temp by the time I ate, (3 minute drive home) which tells me that the food was sitting there for 15 minutes. read more

Food is always good !!! Wish the just had a bit more versatility on the fish selection.. they seem to not have the higher end fish and shellfish. But the rest is good.. maybe a little more types of rolls or a special roll for the month would be good read more

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Tried Kuru Kuru for the first time and it didn't disappoint. The sushi was very fresh, service was great, friendly staff will definitely come back. read more

Enjoyed coming here with my friends! We did not have a reservation and the wait time was short despite the restaurant having limited space. The food in my opinion is on the higher price range, but we all thought the sushis and rolls were tasty. Casual atmosphere. Good service. Easy parking in the shopping plaza. read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - K4 GARLIC CHILI ROLL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Might come here to pick up food to take home. But service was slow and forgetful. When we arrived there were two table that were available but still riddled with dirty dishes. We asked the host/server for a table. She said 5min and I stayed around the door. Another group of 3 showed and she quickly gave them a table because they knew eachother. Then it took her an additional 10 min to make eye contact and give us a table, it was clear that she forgot I was there. We order our items and she forgot three items. The food was good but came out at off times. We waited 20 min for edamame and gyoza. Again, order from here and take it home but service was eh. read more

Went here after the movies nearby and we were not disappointed. Food was fresh and delicious and would definitely recommend it to friends. Service was just right and pricing was not a shocker. read more

This place is the best!! I've been coming here for over 10 years. Great food, charming service, intimate atmosphere. Always recommend! read more

I really enjoyed Kuru Kuru. It's a fairly small place so I'm sure when it's really busy there's a bit of a wait. The waiter was very nice. Greeted us as soon as we came in and since it wasn't busy we just picked our seats and sat at the bar. We ordered a few different rolls and a salad. I liked the dressing but there was too much, more dressing than salad. I really loved the California roll and the NBC roll. Also really liked the Screen Actors roll as well. I would go back and probably order the same thing and try something new. read more

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Great little sushi joint in Burbank! My hubby and I decided to try a new eatery in Burbank and picked out this one. I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is small. But we were able to get a table right away. The staff was friendly. I appreciated hand sanitizer at the front door and on all the tables. They have a specials board and a small menu which included Bento boxes for dinner!!! This will bring me back got sure! So many Japan's places only serve these at lunch and I so appreciate a small variety of items for dinner! So thank you! I, obviously, ordered the chicken teriyaki and California roll bento. My hubby ordered albacore sushi roll and spicy tuna cut roll. Added garlic edamame and a large saki and we had a feast! So hubby wasn't too keen on the spicy tuna, but I actually enjoyed them. The garlic edamame wasn't very garlicky, but good. Chicken was flavorful. Cali rolls, perfect. Loved the gyozo! Miso was average, but extremely hot (temp)! Salad dressing could have been a little more, but again it all was so good! Plus a big scoop of rice! Man so much food and all for $45! Dang! Pretty sure the next time we go, my hubby and i can share the bento box and add a roll And be good! Plenty of parking (although currently the parking lot is under some construction). Park close to the CVS rather than Smart &Final. Thanks for the full belly! read more

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Came across kuru kuru randomly, it was delicious! It's very similar to Kabosu! Staff was very nice, pretty big and I haven't noticed long wait times. read more

- Locale Destination - It's on N Hollywood way and W verdugo ave in Burbank. It's in a shopping center. Ambiance: casual Menu: very basic sushi Service: quick Parking: plenty - Conqueror's Deduction - Hamachi Kama: it wasn't cooked well for the outside to be a slightly crispy. Sushi: toro was good. The rest were really ok, not good enough for the price. - Conqueror's Deduction - It's ok. Nothing special Korean run sushi joint. read more

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I don't understand why people ask others, "Do you like sushi?" when trying to figure out a mutual meal. Of course, I love sushi! You love sushi! Your mom's best friend's uncle loves sushi! EVERYONE LOVES SUSHI! If someone exists who doesn't like sushi, whenever- wherever, then cut ties with them ASAP because they can NOT be trusted! Even though I had already eaten dinner; there was no way I could turn down a friend who remarked that he was starving and wanted sushi. This fella claimed he "knew a place" that would satisfy all sushi lovers and so off we went to Kuru Kuru Sushi. Like most sushi spots nowadays; Kuru Kuru is housed in a strip plaza/shopping center near the corner of Verdugo/Hollywood Way neighboring a Popeyes, CVS, Subway, and a Smart and Final to name a few of the plaza businesses. Kuru Kuru looks small from the exterior view... and it is also small or perhaps "quaint" from the inside. The place is not blessed in the square footage department. The first thing that hit me was the scent that brushed my nostrils. No, it wasn't delectable and appetizing. It was an AWFUL smell that was like a mixture of an old building, dirt, foul food, and overdoses of cleaning chemicals. It was so bad that I was done right then and there and wanted to high tail it out of there but my dining partner insisted on staying. Slightly less disappointing but still a let down was the absence of a welcome at Kuru Kuru. You know how chefs at the counter of sushi restaurants always welcome all patrons? Kuru Kuru was quiet as a field mouse. Okay, then. Great to be here. We sat at the counter and decided to order an app of Shisito Peppers ($7.95) to nibble on while waiting for the choices made by my dining partner of the K3 Special Roll (garlic salmon, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, salmon, and garlic chips on soy paper - $12.95) and the K4 Special Roll (Garlic chili. Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, fresh albacore, ponzu, garlic chili oil - $13.95). The peppers were quite delicious and addicting for simply being blistered and seasoned peppers. I could eat these all day. Sadly, the peppers were the highlight and the rolls were a distance last place. They say if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all. So I will start with a polite note. The chefs at Kuru Kuru busted out the rolls quickly and the presentation was quite elegant. Plus, the pieces were large and chunky like those chonky pet memes. That's all fine and dandy but then we get to the taste... Well, I won't say Kuru Kuru is bad because it certainly wasn't like the odor in the establishment but it was simply bland. There was really no flavor at all. You might as well have a head cold with a stuffy nose because you won't taste a thing. Kuru Kuru is basically gas station sushi or the Taco Bell of sushi (meaning, it is only good when desperate late at night or drunk). Maybe I'm just a sushi snob but this was simply not worth the cost at all. Presentation and speed was all the rolls had going for them. What more can I say? I simply don't recommend Kuru Kuru at all unless you are into places that smell HORRIBLE, are uninviting, and sushi that is blander than a piece of paper. The Shisito Peppers hit the spot, at least. There are WAY better sushi spots in the immediate mileage area. Skip Kuru Kuru! read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

Great, on-par sushi for the price point. Sushi is fresh and delicious. It's above average and good for a quick bite when craving sushi. I enjoy the K4 roll and some simple nigiri. Also get the salmon collar plate when I'm feeling a rice plate. The staff is friendly and always a pleasure. Very casual spot with a few tables, long bar and one tv. Plenty of parking. read more

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My friend picked me up at the Burbank airport and she asked where I wanted to have sushi . I did my Yelp research before my flight and chose Kuru Kuru. This place looks like a dive because it's in a strip mall but it's actually really really good!! Anita (I think that's her name?) was our waitress and she is super sweet and so accommodating to my high maintenance gluten free needs!! We ordered Kurodai (black snapper) Japanese scallop sushi, trio of handroll (tuna, yellowtail and blue crab) and the sashimi sampler. Everything was super fresh and flawless!! I will be back very soon! I came back for lunch on Tuesday with my bestie and we had the sashimi trio, crispy rice with spicy tuna which we ordered another one of because it was so tasty! We had yellowtail with jalapeño, albacore , black snapper, scallop sushi and edamame with garlic and truffle! The sushi chefs are always friendly and personable. This is a true neighborhood gem Updated review 3/4/19 I had lunch here today with 2 of my girlfriends and the service was atrocious!! The food was just okay and the portions were considerably smaller than I was very disappointed since I've been here five or six times before it was pretty darn good Yikes, $6.95 for 6 shishito peppers?!?!? The employees who work here during lunch orvery unhappy and it shows in their service Updated review 8/5/19 I like Kuru Kuru and usually eat lunch when I'm in Burbank. I ordered the sushi sampler today. Yellowtail, albacore and salmon with special sauces including Yuzu juice and lemon. The albacore was inedible . I spit it out. The sushi chef said fish isn't good in the summertime. What???? I will never come back here again after that comment!! read more

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Strange place... nobody greets you or gives you menus. I got up and got menus, asked for water and went in the back to ask her to take our order because we only had an hour for lunch. Food was average nothing fabulous. read more

K3 Special Roll & Marilyn Monroe Special Roll Sorry I was hungry ate half Lmfaoo I was driving by deciding what to eat and this place was on my way! I will definitely go back here! These rolls were BOMB! read more

Kuru Kuru Sushi - K3 Special Roll & Marilyn Monroe Special Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Burbank, California

First time trying this place out little sushi spot. Apparently they were one of the first sushi spots in Burbank been there for over 40 years. Sat at the bar our cheif was John works only on Thursday and fridays recommend him for sure awesome chief make sure good sashimi. Ordered the 10 mix Sashimi chief picks up out the fish were fresh nicely cut. Got 2 other rolls which were very very delicious lemony Told the chief make me something new made me a yellow tail mix with some good ingredients. There halibut is WOW so good. Be back next Thursday or Friday . read more

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Ambiance is very basic. We have eaten at Kuru Kuru off and on for a few decades. We haven't been since the facelift a few years ago. The food, service and vibe used to be fresher and more energetic. Now, it's ok. Not bad, but definitely not great. Lowest tier sake, hard deep fried rice chunks for the spicy tuna appetizer, just felt kind of sad or perhaps apropros for a Saturday night in Burbank. read more

i would have given 5+ a while back. since Covid, we ordered and picked up the great sushi we were used to. since they reopened and got "renovated" (which i don't like much), everything is cold and no real happiness. we miss John, and Sue, and the rest of the old staff and regulars. the food is still good; it's just not a fun place anymore! read more

Solid sushi in Burbank! I often come here by myself when I need a quick sushi fix. The sushi chefs (as well as the servers) are always a delight - friendly and very approachable! I often detest sitting at the bar, but all of the chefs are super chill and leave you alone for the most part, but are also attentive when you need them. Their sushi roll prices are very reasonable and their rolls are quite tasty. I would definitely recommend their specials of the day/specials in general. The hand rolls are quite a steal at under $6 a pop. I enjoy their spicy albacore and spicy scallop hand rolls, although you really can't go wrong. I've gotten most of the rolls -- majority of them are named after the various studios in the vicinity. The ABC and NBC rolls I have definitely gotten on more than one occasion. The K5 roll is out of this world! Parking is abundant as it's in a large shopping center. read more

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The star is solely for the sushi chef. He was great and the sushi was prepared well, as well as tasty. It's not his fault it was overpriced. The review is fore the service, which was really what spoiled the evening for my group. We were told there was only seating at the bar which was fine. But then we went ignored after we sat down, probably because we didn't order alcohol. We were barely given water once and the menus after about 20 minutes. The sushi chef had to remind the servers to take our order after parties seated after us had already ordered and some were getting their food. We ordered a few rolls to share and nigiri, but were never given plates or dishes for soy sauce. The three of us were expected to share the same wasabi and ginger which I've never experienced anywhere else. Another group of three seater at the bar were having similar issues with the service. Rather than order more, we just paid the bill and left to grab food elsewhere. I'm not sure if they cater local regulars more, but I was very disappointed. It wasn't even a busy night and there is limited seating with more than enough servers. We don't want VIP service, but at least give the basics for dining and don't ignore customers over bigger spending parties (at least that is what it felt like). We tipped our servers extra at the subsequent restaurant because they were awesome, so we aren't the type of people that are never happy with service. read more

Great sushi - like, really great. They close at 2:30 tho so don't plan for too late of a lunch!

This review is an update from my previous "unkind" review... I recently decided to give this place another try after my unpleasant dining experience. I ordered takeout and the waitress was very nice over the phone. She was even nicer in person and made sure my order was correct before leaving. The sushi was fresh and well presented. This experience changed my mind. I will be back and I do recommend. Previous review: Low rating is strictly for the service, which was terrible. There was literally 1 other table in the restaurant and my server was more concerned about setting up (which should've been done before they opened) than waiting on my table of 1. I waited forever for everything from ordering to getting my food in proper order. I had to ask for the miso soup which comes with entree. He obviously forgot to bring it out and I got it with my entrée instead of before. When I asked him for something he would first finish placing napkins or whatever he was doing instead of tending to his only customers in the place. I would truly hate to see what kind of service I would receive during a busy lunch or dinner. read more

Everyone thinks I'm nuts for driving all the way from Camarillo, to Burbank for Kuru-Kuru! Been coming here for years, and John and his mom are always the sweetest, and so welcoming. When you find something you like -- you stick with it. My favorite is the K-4 Special, and the Michelina roll. The garlic edamame is also really good. The sushi always tastes so fresh, and something about their Spicy Tuna is delicious! If you like Jalapeños, try the Jalapeño bombas. Yumm! read more

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Very cute neighborhood place my friend took me to. We just like the rest of the reviews state..the K's in the sushi menu is the way to go. We had the K-3 + K4 (yummy). I think that is a must. We sat at the sushi bar while the young chef did their thang. Very pleasant staff. I would def return. Food was great. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars, was the uni wasn't fresh. Oh, their seared toro was amazing. read more

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When I walked in yesterday the first thing I said was it smells fresh! Excellent place amazing fresh food eccentric combinations of tastes. Soooo...... I came back again today w the my work group as well as yesterday. Please try this place soooo impressive . read more

This is our primary to-go sushi spot for the family. They make all the modifications you ask for. It's also a LOT cheaper to order on the phone than any of the online options. Easy pickup in the parking lot and the order is generally ready right when they tell you it will be. I love their just straight up tuna sushi but their specialty rolls are awesome. read more

I would eat here at least once a week if I could! The staff is friendly, the renovations are amazing, and the fish is top notch, especially the kurodai. If there is a special event like a birthday, or I want to take my partner out for dinner, this is always the first place I recommend. Every sushi chef they employ has a unique flair to their dishes that really make each meal feel personalized. I especially enjoy the chirashi because you get to see which add-ins each chef prefers. It's always delicious, and even comes with miso soup! One birthday I asked Han, a chef who is no longer there, to make me an omakase meal, and it was the most memorable and delicious birthday meal I've ever had. Seriously, I love this place. I even follow them on instagram, even though they don't really post. Once, when John, who I think is the owner, worked behind the bar, he played Nujabes over the sound system. More sushi restaurants should do this. 10/10 read more

I ordered takeout. Everything was amazing, along with ready to pick up quickly. Will order from here again. read more

Good quality and great service. Always friendly and clean. The crispy rice rolls are a fun treat to share and the special rolls are all delicious. read more

So, the sushi I think was actually pretty good according to my eating companion and the gyoza was totally good. Unfortunately, I chose a cooked option for my main and that was... not. I hate to write a bad review, but honestly, if you're not doing the sushi, a warning is necessary. I got the beef teriyaki and knew it was a mistake when I opened the package. When I say it was jerky, I am very much not exaggerating. The beef was thin, dry, tough, and immensely overcooked. It was definitely made lonnnngggg before I ordered it and it was unfortunate at best, I 100% could not eat it and am not a picky person in any way. I also agree with many other reviews - skip the miso soup, the packaged stuff you can get at the grocery store is honestly the same thing. Bottom line - go for sushi only, skip the rest. read more

Been eating here for 20 years. We've tried other places, but keep coming back! The chefs have been there for a long time, and the food is always consistently Fantastic! read more