Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    KuruKuru Sushi

    3.4 (685 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    KuruKuru Sushi Photos

    Business Info

    KURUKURU SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - KuruKuru Sushi

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chirashi bowl
    Garry Y.

    My companion, the ever deal watching Linda told me that Kurukuru Sushi had lunch specials M-Thur, 11am-3pm. Udon and certain bowls on their menu. $9.25. Great deal. The restaurant was pretty busy and they still had sushi on the conveyor belt. Of course I helped myself. The service was good and they kept checking in on us. You should definitely try the special.

    Dynamite Roll
    Liz W.

    I used to work by this place and I liked coming here for a quick lunch. I like that some items still roll around on the conveyor belt, but others are made to order. Some of my favorites are the onion mayo salmon nigiri, seared salmon, tuna poke don, salmon Kama, and the hamachi Kama. The hamachi Kama is usually very large and still a decent price at $18 compared to other places. The fish quality is consistent and although the rice is a little thick, I enjoy most of the items I've tried. They do not serve alcohol. But they do have soft drinks and tea. The staff is friendly. Casual vibe, I've been in here when it's packed but it can get busy at dinner time and on weekends.

    Spicy tuna Don, fries, and ika karaage
    Alisa B.

    Came here around 6pm for dinner on a weekday and to my surprise there was no wait as there typically is. Despite the signs saying they were "short staffed and patience was appreciated", they honestly could have fooled me because they didn't lack in service or attentiveness. The servers made sure to always stop by to see if we needed anything. The food came out in a timely matter and tasted fresh. It's the perfect neighborhood spot to go when you're craving a bowl, sushi, sashimi and more. Compared to genki their portion sizes are larger and it taste fresher. The negitoro hand roll hit the spot. A spot to continue to return to if you're at or nearby Kahala mall.

    Raeann Y.

    Food was fresh and delicious! Prices are quite a bit higher than before but I feel like most sushi restaurants prices have been raised quite a bit. Workers were so nice, service was really fast. Try to go when they open, it gets really busy if you go closer to 12.

    Fried Gyoza
    Keola K.

    Haven't been to Kuru Kuru since going to the Pearl Kai location. We did come at the busy 1230 lunch hour so place was packed. Had a good 25 min walk wait for tables to clear. However once we were seated, our order was quickly taken and food came out a short wait later. I'm glad they still had a Black Friday special for a Hamachi Don for $8.75. That was great value of the meal. The hamachi was nice and buttery. Also ordered the Salmon belly, nice crisp outside and soft and melt in your mouth inside. Wow how prices have risen since my last visit. That's ONE WOOOOOOOOFFFFFFF bumping the review down a bit. $70 lunch for my lil fam of 3. Although we did over order, so we got three containers of take out.

    Lunch! Sunday February 15, 2026
    Tod K.

    Sunday February 15, 2026 We went to Planet Fitness Kahala to go workout first. Then we walked through the mall to come here for lunch. Service is fast. We ordered and the food came out one by one shortly after. Everything was hot or fresh as it should be. The food is always consistently good here. Ambiance is casual and comfortable here. We will continue to come here again and again. Plus, I live right up the street from here. So, convenient!

    Spicy tuna bowl
    Sonya L.

    Been coming here for years. The evening we came for a quick dinner. When we got there it was a short wait to get seated at the bar. Servers were really quick and nice. We had hot tea and they made sure to keep us topped off. I got a spicy tuna bowl and it's my go to. The rice is seasoned and the tuna comes in cube chunks and the spicy mayo sauce is not heavy or super spicy. It was nice and quiet at the time we came by. Noticed they also wasn't using the space behind the belt bar and all the food was coming from back of the house. Maybe because it's just not used anymore. The food was pretty reasonably priced for these days.

    Spicy ahi bowl
    Kawika V.

    Stopped by KuruKuru Sushi for an early weekday dinner to avoid traffic, and it was the perfect timing. Since it's located inside Kahala Mall, parking is easy and there's plenty of seating, so there was no wait when we arrived. KuruKuru has been one of my go-to sushi spots ever since the Pearl Kai location closed, mainly because they consistently offer good quality sushi at really reasonable prices. The sign in clipboard upfront makes it easy to see the wait time if at all and you can request for either a booth for bigger parties and added comfort or the counter seats for a quick bite without staying too long. The restaurant is split up this way 50/50. The spicy ahi is still just as delicious as I remember, and the portion of chicken karaage is huge and super satisfying. One pro tip: order a side of unagi sauce to drizzle on your rolls -- it adds a great sweet, umami flavor that really elevates the meal. Service is always quick and attentive, and I still recognize a few of the same servers after years of coming here, which says a lot about the consistency of the place. Definitely a reliable spot I'll continue coming back to time and time again.

    Steven Y.

    It's been a while since we last came. Used to be a good deal for some quick sushi, but things have gotten more pricey. Overall, the sushi is about the same as before. Service was pretty good. It was not crowded when we went for dinner. Good place to stop by for something quick before a movie or in the neighborhood.

    Gyoza
    Shirin A.

    In about a 20 minute period, no new food was added to the conveyor. There was only a handful of dishes on the conveyor belt with no more than 10 total plates. We also noticed some trash on the belt that made three laps that we noticed. Highly recommend not eating the food from the conveyor belt and only ordering. We took two plates from the belt, an ahi nigiri and gyoza, however after seeing that no new sushi was added we were wondering how long the sushi was out before we ate. The food we ordered was good, a spicy ahi hand roll.

    Menu 6/2025
    Lovey Y.

    I haven't been to kurukuru in ages. The menu is smaller than other conveyor belt sushi restaurants but to the point. Has it been so long that I haven't ate here that I realized they raised their prices? Besides the price change, the quality of the food is still really great! I love how they give thick pieces of fish for the nigiri and use good quality. They also had curry bowls, udon, etc. I tried the plain udon and loved how the noodles weren't super thick. Broth was really good too. My favorite is the seared salmon w/ white onions!! So good and thinking about it now makes me crave for it. The employees were really on it during our visit. I left feeling happy and full.

    Josh M.

    It was very nostalgic coming back here to my hometown mall and trying out a childhood favorite. Unfortunately, this place has gone downhill. The prices have gone way up and the quality has dropped. Service was quick and there was surprisingly no wait despite it being dinner time rush hour which now makes sense after experiencing it for the first time in years. The food tasted not as fresh as I remembered, despite ordering it and not taking it off the conveyer belt. Prices have also literally doubled. My advice, skip on this joint and walk across the hall to Goma Tei Ramen!

    Menu (8/2025)
    Catherine W.

    Came here last weekend and waited for about 10 minutes to be seated so it wasn't too bad. The server came to us a few minutes after we sat down and asked if we were ready while we had no menu and no water. I guess maybe a little short staffed so they were rushing? Otherwise service was ok throughout the meal. Food was ok but felt like could have been better especially the food was slightly overpriced imo.

    Menu

    See all

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lee E.
    1
    107
    124

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam B.
    1
    19
    0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bryan P.
    70
    95
    73

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Telly L.
    139
    32
    31

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Brendan D.
    135
    93
    14

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Rachie P.
    369
    1096
    11321

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Norm Y.
    6
    97
    193

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Roz M.
    163
    293
    9975

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ms LaLa D.
    0
    408
    1542

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lily F.
    154
    575
    9475

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great service and the sushi is always consistent and the food is excellent. Will be back again!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    My go to spot for good cheap sushi. Definitely better then genki but a little more expensive. Spice ahi don is the best value you will find

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Edward M.
    11
    421
    234

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A V.
    0
    1
    3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The sushi is always so bomb and so quick! Good for the prices, and pretty affordable compared to places nearby.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 0
    Love this 14
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cool G.
    0
    59
    36

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jules Y.
    259
    370
    12595

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 21
    Thanks 0
    Love this 20
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Barbara H.
    86
    93
    262

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kelly W.
    30
    20
    25

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Tsunaki G.

    Tsunaki G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 18

    KuruKuru Sushi Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - KuruKuru Sushi

    Is there still conveyor belt sushi? Or is the conveyor belt not being used due to COVID?

    The belt isn't being used right now.

    Are they doing takeout at their Kahala location amid the shutdown?

    They have not been answering their phone, and have not re-opened.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Sushi Bars 37,263 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    4.1(239 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    Free parking
    Wheelchair accessible

    We came here for a late lunch and after eyeing the spot for a very long time, it did not…read moredisappoint! This is not like any other kaiten sushi place, so don't expect it to be. You will order everything off of a tablet at your table. They have many options including classic delicious Japanese plates like karaage, firefly squid, and other "otsumami" type items. The lunch specials are a good way to get nigiri at a reasonable price. We got the tuna special and the premium plate. It comes with miso soup and chawanmushi which were both delicious. The fish on each nigiri were super fresh and cut very thick. The sake selection was also very nice and we were able to enjoy a couple bottles :). You will spend money here, but it's 100% worth it. The service was very attentive and friendly as well.

    We came here for our first night dinner in Honolulu. We made prior reservations, although it is…read moreprobably not needed, considering we arrived at 8pm. Their ordering system is through tablets in front of the seats, which is just like the places in Japan. The staff were all Japanese and most likely, the sushi chefs were also Japanese. They had many different selections of sushi, as well as some hot dishes. The fish were extremely flavorful. Upon the order being placed, the food arrives within 5- 8 minutes. Prices are acceptable, in the Honolulu area. Overall, we had a very good and enjoyable dinner. What a good way to start our Hawaii vacation. !!!

    Photos
    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii
    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii
    Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Hawaii

    See all

    Genki Sushi - Shrimp Tempura roll

    Genki Sushi

    2.9(617 reviews)
    3.8 miAla Moana
    $$

    We love Genki Sushi but this one (Ala Moana Center) is a little to small in my opinion. Long wait…read moretimes which I guess should be expected. Mobile order via QR code. Sushi comes out quick and the quality is always great.

    Make sure to reserve using their QR code or online if you're craving sushi from Genki…read more I ordered baked spicy stuffed mussels. I think they should cook it a little longer as the stuffing tasted like it was added from the chopping board. The mayo flavor is good. I also got their spicy tuna. It's okay...I think Kuru Kuru is better and are more generous with their topping. The fried calamari is yummm! This is fried well with light batter. It is perfectly seasoned! The agedashi tofu is a must to have. They fried it with light batter and topped with lots of seaweed and green onions. I think they should add a little umami flavor to the stock... I like how the food is delivered to you. It comes from the cook and straight to you. This minimizes the contamination. The service can be revisited as there is definitely room for improvement. For instance, I am eating and the staff started spraying a cleaning agent 2 chairs away from me and I felt the liquid on my hand. It's a good thing I was just about done with eating. Cleaning and sanitizing the area is GREAT but please consider that you are spraying a chemical on someone's food! Please add care when doing so. I'm sure the chemicals that you are using are not edible. Thank you for reading my review. This is not what I was expecting after years of not coming here.

    Photos
    Genki Sushi - Front of Store, QR code for waiting list on left side door.

    Front of Store, QR code for waiting list on left side door.

    Genki Sushi - Uni Nigiri $6.95.

    Uni Nigiri $6.95.

    Genki Sushi - Seasonal Special: Bomb Signature Trio.

    See all

    Seasonal Special: Bomb Signature Trio.

    Maguro-Ya - Nigiri sushi(Tuna with various seasonings) マグロイロイロ

    Maguro-Ya

    4.0(399 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I had walked past Maguro-Ya many times, on my way to other restaurants on Waialae Avenue. Somehow, I was there at the wrong time, or I didn't have a plan to go to Maguro-Ya. This time, we made a decision to meet for lunch. We didn't have a reservation. I parked in the residential area for free and walked a couple of blocks to the restaurant. Service was very polite and efficient. The interior was cozy and seemed authentic. I didn't feel any air-conditioning, so drinking hot tea was a bit challenging. I let my miso soup cool off before I drank it. I got the Maguro Zukushi Teishoku ($1.50 less during lunch vs. dinner) because it had a variety of Maguro: grilled, deep fried, and raw. I could taste the miso flavor on the grilled fish. I appreciated the crunchy breading on the ahi katsu. The sashimi was fresh! The assortment of sides and beautiful presentation was worth the visit to this established eatery! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

    Maguro-Ya has been a restaurant I've passed by a million times but never thought of going in to…read moregive them a try until LB suggested to have lunch there one day. They are located in Kaimuki with parking options of street meter parking, parking in the private lot of the building then paying when you leave and free parking by the school or park then walking over. When you walk in, you'll notice the partial boat, dining room and sushi counter. Simple decor but clean and friendly customer service. We came for lunch and lunch is slightly less than dinner. I read a few reviews talking about their teishoku so that's what I wanted to order. Their menu is simple and I was having the hardest time deciding between their Hamachi Kama Shioyaki Teishoku and Maguro Zukushi Teishoku. I decided on the latter because LB convinced me Maguro is in the name of the restaurant. The kitchen didn't take long to get our order out and it was a good portion of food. The order offered a lot of variety that was tasty and I left full. I'm just surprised how long it took me to dine here. Good value at lunch and great option for teishoku in Kaimuki!

    Photos
    Maguro-Ya - Dining room.

    Dining room.

    Maguro-Ya - Pacific saury's bone snacks   秋刀魚の骨煎餅

    Pacific saury's bone snacks 秋刀魚の骨煎餅

    Maguro-Ya

    See all

    Sushi Sho - Hawaii - Squid with Vinegar Rice

    Sushi Sho - Hawaii

    4.7(299 reviews)
    2.8 miWaikiki
    $$$$

    Every piece was delightful and refreshing. The thoughtful use of flavor combinations was truly…read moresomething to be in awe of. I really appreciated how the freshness and quality of the ingredients remained at the core, with each additional flavor thoughtfully used to accentuate the seafood rather than overpower it. Even the rice was seasoned perfectly and thoughtfully paired to complement each type of seafood. The sushi chefs at Sushi Sho truly know what they're doing! We also opted for the sake pairing, along with an add-on of ankimo with watermelon rind at the end, which was such a unique and unexpected combination. Overall, it was a wonderful evening filled with delicious bites of nigiri in such a serene and intimate atmosphere. A truly splendid experience!

    I had been really looking forward to experiencing Sushi Sho's omakase during my work trip to…read moreHonolulu. Unfortunately, my schedule didn't allow enough time for the full omakase experience, so I decided to order four chirashi sets for pickup to enjoy with my coworkers instead. Given Sushi Sho's reputation and its location at The Ritz-Carlton, I had very high expectations. Unfortunately, the pickup experience was surprisingly unpleasant and honestly left a terrible impression. When I walked up to the restaurant and opened the door, a tall staff member in a suit immediately reacted as though I had done something seriously wrong and shut the door in my face. There was no friendly greeting or explanation that pickup guests should wait outside. I was simply left standing there wondering what I had done wrong. A few minutes later, he came outside with my order in a paper bag. Since I'm visiting Honolulu and was bringing the food back to share with coworkers, I politely asked whether they provided spoons and wasabi. His response was, "Chopsticks are inside," delivered with such an unpleasant and dismissive attitude that I genuinely felt uncomfortable for even asking. I completely understand that chirashi is traditionally eaten with chopsticks, and I personally have no issue using them. However, some of my coworkers are not comfortable using chopsticks, which is why I asked a very simple question about spoons. I don't think that warranted being treated as though the request was ridiculous. And regarding the wasabi -- when we opened the boxes, the amount provided was incredibly tiny, as shown in the photo. For four chirashi sets, asking whether there was additional wasabi really did not seem like an unreasonable request. The food itself may come from a highly respected restaurant, but hospitality is also part of the experience, especially at a restaurant of this caliber and at a property like The Ritz-Carlton. I wasn't expecting omakase-level service for a takeout order, but I certainly expected basic courtesy. I had genuinely hoped that this pickup experience would make me even more excited to return for the full omakase someday. Instead, it left me questioning whether I would want to come back at all. Very disappointing, especially considering how highly regarded Sushi Sho is.

    Photos
    Sushi Sho - Hawaii
    Sushi Sho - Hawaii - Dungeness crab

    Dungeness crab

    Sushi Sho - Hawaii - Poke mackerel with ginger and green scallions

    See all

    Poke mackerel with ginger and green scallions

    KuruKuru Sushi - sushi - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...