Such a fun and unique dining experience, especially for sushi lovers! The revolving sushi bar is a really cool concept and makes trying different items easy and entertaining. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but we were seated fairly quickly. Most sushi plates come with 3-4 pieces, and it's easy for the plates to add up quickly if you arrive hungry because everything looks so good as it passes by. The different colored plates indicate different price levels, which is simple to follow. If you don't see what you're looking for on the belt, you can also order directly from the waitress. Overall, a great experience with fresh sushi and a fun atmosphere! read more

What a unique dining experience being served via both a conveyor belt and a small robotic cart along a track! After being seated, there is an extensive picture menu to help guide you through the food choices as well as a color-coded plate system to indicate both the style of item you are choosing (i.e., raw or cooked, cold or hot, etc.) as well as the price for each style. On the belt itself are either actual dishes you can grab right off and consume (they are all covered) or small placards you pull off and a server comes by to grab and place your custom item order. We tried a wide variety of items, both off the belt and custom made. There are various kinds of sushi, sashimi, rolls, appetizer type items, desserts, drinks...honestly too many to name here, but you get the idea. In total for the two of us I think we sampled about 7-8 dishes and that seemed about right for us. Given each plate is in the $2.50-$3.75 range it made for a very affordable lunch outing. Was it the best Japanese food we've ever had? No, but don't let that stop you from immersing yourself in this one-of-a-kind dining atmosphere. We'd definitely return! read more

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This place is the original revolving sushi bar in Cleveland, inspired by regional Japanese conveyor belt sushi, and it absolutely delivers. There are tons of options rotating by at all times, so you can dive in right away with little to no wait. And if you want something specific, just special-order it -- a robot will literally bring it right to your table. So fun and feels like you're in Japan. The service is consistently quick, and the sushi itself is always fresh and flavorful. We love their classic rolls like the Ohio Roll and Spicy Girl Roll, but they also keep things exciting with creative items like sushi sandwiches and sushi tacos. They're always coming up with something new. Pricing works differently here than most places: each plate color has its own price, so veggie rolls tend to be cheaper while raw options are a bit higher. It's super easy to keep track as you go. And definitely save room for taiyaki -- a warm, fish-shaped Japanese cake traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste (they sometimes offer fun variations too). It's the perfect sweet finish. All in all, this spot impresses us every single time. Great food, fast service, and such a unique experience -- one of our absolute favorites in Cleveland. read more

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Touted as Ohio's first revolving sushi bar, they had big shoes to fill. I've had some very expensive sushi and sushi in Japan. I will say this place hits the spot! I love that you don't fill yourself up right away by having plates of sushi in front of you and that you ca try pieces of sushi by just purchasing two pieces (and you get to see what it looks like) . For every 15 small plates you earn a token for the kids (dispense an egg with a toy inside). Carry out is also an option too. Easy parking read more

This place is awesome! We had never been before and it didn't disappoint. I took my two kids and they loved the conveyor belt, scanning each plate to find out what's what and how much things cost. They loved the juice boxes floating past. We spent and ate more than necessary for 1 adult and 2 kids but it was all fairly priced. They didn't like the bean dessert thing but it was worth a try! We 100% will be back! read more

My kids loved this place! Friendly staff and a good selection. My son's favorite was the Godzilla roll.

This is a fun experience. You get to pick what you want from the revolving belt. You are also able to order off the menu and your food is sent on a little car that is on top of the revolving belt. read more

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We will eat here about once every six months and enjoy ourselves. The delivery system hits better if you don't go frequently and forget about the portion size to price. The service is generally helpful but not really necessary due to them set up. You will pay more, but the novelty is fun. read more

A friend brought me here for a pre birthday dinner. We had both heard about the revolving sushi concept but had never experienced it. Overall it was a cool experience. It's fun to see the items on the conveyor belt. I like the option where you grab the picture of the item you want off of the belt and they make it fresh for you. The color of the plates tell you the item prices which makes that part easy, though in some instances it can be difficult to tell exactly which roll you're grabbing off the belt, though I'm sure folks who frequently have a better idea. It was the first really cold night in Cleveland, so I ordered the ramen. I can't say that I would get it again. I didn't find the broth that flavorful and the pork was a little tough. read more

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Very fun way to eat Japanese food alone or with a small group. It can definitely get dangerous though because our bill was higher than expected because we didn't pay attention to how many dishes we were getting. It may be pricier than other sushi places but you get variety here with small portions which is nice. The server was fast and I love the cute vending machine you get if you eat 15 plates. Also fun fact, if you're vegetarian, you don't have to think too hard because a certain plate color of food means it's vegetarian. They do the same to decipher raw and cooked food too. It's great! read more

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Every time I visit Watami it is always a pleasure great food!!! Love the revolving Sushi Bar read more

I have to be honest...going in my expectations were not very high and I had no idea how this whole thing worked. However, the experience and staff wowed me! A friend and I walked right in and were greeted immediately, with a friendly server explaining the process to us right away. You can grab whatever you want from the conveyor belt (the chefs can be seen at the end making everything fresh) and you save and stack your empty plates to be added up for your bill at the end. They are strict about not putting any plates taken off of the belt back on the belt which made me feel much better because I did have that sanitary concern. They also have certain dishes that are made fresh and to order by request if nothing on the belt tickles your fancy. They had vegetarian sushi and appetizer options too, as well as some desserts. A friend and I sampled several sushi rolls (both veggie and non) and I got a seaweed salad as well. We both did one custom roll order too and that also came out very quickly on a little robot trolley over the top of the regular conveyor belt which was so fun! The prices were very reasonable as well...I was pleasantly surprised by that. This is the perfect place to get a quick meal with a fun experience and get to try a variety of items. It definitely exceeded my expectations and I plan to visit again soon. Thank you so much, Watami Revolving Sushi Bar! read more

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There's literally no reason not to go here. There's only a handful of revolving sushi bars in America and it's the only one in Ohio. The food is SO GOOD. The staff is SO NICE. If you eat 15 plates you a PRIZE TOKEN for the VENDING MACHINES. I had Godzilla rolls, Lady Gaga rolls, Spider rolls, spring rolls, shrimp pastry puffs, pork dumplings. If you see a plate with a card on it with the dish you want, put it on your table, the staff gets it to the chefs right away so they can cook it. Then they send it out to your table on a little track on top of a CAT CAR read more

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Back for more. Drug our kids with us this time. Great time had by all! Great selection on the belt. Attentive servers. read more

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I'm so glad that revolving sushi made its way over to Cleveland! For those who are not familiar, small plates of sushi are transported around the restaurant on conveyer belts and you are able to grab whichever pass by that you desire! There's a variety of nigiri, rolls (both raw and cooked), as well as appetizers and desserts to choose from. Despite the unique and fun concept, I will say that the cost adds up pretty quickly as even the basic nigiri (2 pieces) is $3.75 each. Also, the sushi itself is not the best quality, though it does satisfy the occasional sushi craving. You also get a free toy from their toy vending machine if you consume 15 plates, which is a cute fun touch to the whole experience! Overall, Watami is a unique experience that you should definitely check out at least once. I had a fun time and would come back for the fun experience again :) read more

So much fun, so fresh, so friendly! Also really easy to eat way too much but what are you going to do? NOT try that new item just about to ride past you? read more

My son chose conveyor belt sushi for a graduation celebration. We had been one other time in Seattle. This is the only one in the Cleveland area. The experience is very fun. The sushi is good. The dining room was clean and well kept up. The staff was very attentive. When you arrive you are seated at a table with a conveyor belt full of sushi options going by. You can choose any option and pull it off of the belt. We tried to match what was on the plates with the menu on the table. Sometimes it is hard to identify what is on the plates. Also be aware the plates are priced by color and can add up quickly. You can also place special orders with a server. We spent over $100 in 45 minutes for four people. You are given a token for a prize machine with every 15 plates. We had a good time and would likely return for a special occasion. You are paying not only for the sushi but for the experience. read more

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Great food! Fast service! Unique experience! The atmosphere was really inviting and enjoyable. It was fun getting to be in a new environment like this and order the food in a new way. The prices range based on the color of plate you choose and all of the plates are counted/totaled at the end of the meal. You can request hot food as well like chicken nuggets and fries as well as have special ordered sushi. All food was served at appropriate temperatures and also covered for safety. For the special requested orders, they are delivered to you via robot bunny! It will stop at your table and you pick up your order. Very fun and unique. Will be happy to attend again. Be mindful of the business hours as they do close for a brief time in the middle of the day. read more

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We crushed it at Watami with 54 plates for 5 people. Cheers for our *inaugural* Food Club outing! Would totally come again! A fun experience and great for those who don't want to commit to a full roll or plate of apps. With every 15 plates, you get a special token to use at their prize machine! They also have non-sushi items going around the belt, like fruit, juice boxes, desserts (cake, brownies, packaged mochi?) and some apps (like edamame, seaweed salad). Depending on your strategy (yes, you should have a loose plan), wait for the high ticket plates like sashimi or nigiri before you fill up on rolls and apps. There's no guarantee you'll get these but keep an eye out. Would recommend the white tuna nigiri! Tables are most comfortable for groups of 4, but you could squeeze 5-6 if you really like each other. There are low table/stool seating at the ends which could seat 3 and 3 facing each other but it'd be hard to share plates with the full group. At the booths, designate the two at the conveyor belt to be your "grabbers", with the one who sees the plates (coming towards the table) as the one who "calls out" the sushi coming. All others should help with removing the tops and helping stack everything to the sides. We grabbed a plate of sliced oranges halfway through as a refreshing palate cleanser (highly recommend). There are also plates with a picture stand of food - like fries, shumai, speciality rolls that you can pull off the belt and order fresh. They'll come by and ask how many plates you want of that specific food, so be sure you specify. Once they take your order, put the plate with the picture back on the belt for others. Pro tip: ordering hot tea at the start helps keep things balanced. Drink lots of water too, especially if using soy sauce. With the popularity of Ohio's first #sushi conveyor belt restaurant, please expect a wait and be patient especially if you have a group larger than 4 or 5. Call ahead to ask for the current wait time or to try to make a reservation for a 6+ group. And always, be mindful of food waste and only take what you/your group can finish. Each plate has small portions or between 2-4 pieces, so keep that in mind. read more

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Great time at this revolving sushi bar!! We tried so many good sushi's. You can also order your own if you want. We got mochi for dessert. After 15 plates you get your try and the prize machine - for little Keychains. Very cute place!! It does get pricey depending how hungry you are!! So I would say come if you're not starving :) read more

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Good selection. Great quality. Amazing service. Very friendly. It's a place I would definitely go to get my sushi fix.

Revolving sushi has come to Cleveland! I was excited to try this place out because of that very novelty. Sushi goes around on a conveyor belt and the plates are color coordinated by price. Can you always tell what the sushi is? No. But what can you do. There's also other options such as gyoza, takoyaki, etc.. I'd say the sushi is average quality. I'm not sure you come to this place expecting out of this world sushi? But it wasn't terrible and it wasn't fantastic. The takoyaki was surprisingly tasty, a nice surprise considering how some places in the area do takoyaki. Also, they have juice boxes. I don't know why but I did grab one because why not. I think this is a great place to come with friends. Between me and my two friends we were able to try a wide variety of sushi. While the plates can add up, splitting the cost between friends is a great option. read more

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Decent conveyer belt sushi provided the context of region and such. There's a decent variety of rolls and other items that'll do the job. It's mostly just fun to hang out with friends while grabbing whatever plates pass by as you catch up and socialize. If sushi is something exotic for you then you'll probably enjoy the fun conveyer belt and vibes here. Otherwise I wouldn't really go out of my way for it. Food: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Vibes: 5/10 Value: 5/10 read more

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Am a newbie in Cleveland and looking for a fast service kind of sushi place and I saw Watami. Weekend has a long line around 30 to 45 minutes wait but it is worth it. Servers are fast and attentive. If it's your initial visit they will explain the menu and how ordering works. My son love's the delivery tray that goes to your table he said it's like a delivery train. read more

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Friday night fun with exiting entertainment fast service my favorite is the Godzilla roll I like the cute little flags with designs on them. currently watching a basketball game. Food. equals. delicious delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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I really enjoyed the various types of rolls and other foods they had, and they were all very fresh, as you could see them being made. The only thing I would say is that the servers need to come around more to check on drinks, as we hit empty several times, and there was no easy way to call to or get the server's attention. read more

I think it's a cute little place. It's more of a fun place not really fancy. Like if you eat enough sushi you'll get a token to get a cute toy. Otherwise you really serve yourself from the conveyor belt. The sushi is good, plates are color coded by type of sushi. read more

I had the best experience! This is such a good example of yummy food, reasonable pricing and a fun, unique experience! I'm not a real sushi eater so I was very happy with all the cooked options. This was the fastest time in and out of a sit down restaurant I've ever had! My date and I were starving but with the conveyer belt...there was ZERO wait! I picked a few plates that required cooking (takoyaki, shaomai, Gyoza) but you can eat other stuff while you wait for those to get cooked/served especially for you. I thought the variety was great, the taste was great, the presentation was great and the speed was spectacular. The adorable gimmick is that with every 15 plates (which will definitely fill 2 people up) they give you a token, which you can put into the vending machine to get a prize! So fun and I'll definitely be back! read more

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We love revolving sushi back at home so decided to try one on vacation. I loved that they did plate colors to tell you which were raw and cooked. Unfortunately, they had maybe 3 types of cooked sushi out on the belt the whole time and very few appetizers on a Saturday night. There was no organization to tell you what was on the belt, just everything randomly thrown up there. We had to order almost everything we wanted from the waitress and it was hard to get their attention. The ramen was flavorless. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. read more

Such a fun place! My daughter loves sushi and had to tey this when we were in town. The servers were so helpful, and the quality of food was wonderful for revolving sushi. You can also order off of the menu, which was perfect for my mom, who wasn't sure what she wanted. read more

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Tried out Watami for the first time today. Some of the plates that I tried were: 〰 Green Dragon Roll: filled with shrimp tempura and topped with eel and avocado 〰 California Roll: crab, cucumber, avocado 〰 Gyoza: fried pork dumpling. Loved this! It was my favorite item that I tried. I loved the concept of this restaurant and it's interesting to see your options go by on the conveyor belt. The color of the plate indicates how expensive the plate is. Green indicates vegetarian ($2.50), yellow indicates cooked ($2.95), black also indicates cooked but at a higher price ($3.75), pink indicates raw ($2.95), and red also indicates raw but at a higher price ($3.75). At the end of the meal, your plates are added up according to the colors. Each plate has 3-4 pieces of sushi, so you are able to try multiple types of sushi in one meal. For appetizers and nigiri, there are two pieces. Because the portion sizes are smaller, the cost can add up fast. I could see spending $20-30 to feel full based on the portion sizes. Unfortunately, we were seated at the end of the conveyor belt, so the food options were pretty picked over by the time it got to us. Service was mediocre- we were not explained the process and were confused on how to proceed. For example, on top of some plates were signs of food items (instead of the actual food), such as a sign for spring rolls or miso soup. We assumed you grab those signs and those are retrieved from the kitchen, but no one ever stopped by with clarification/ the food. We were not checked in on after we got our waters and ended up checking out after trying a few things. Overall, this was a unique dining experience. Service was not amazing, but it may have just been a busy Friday night. The food was pretty good but not the best I've ever had. I would give this place another try because I liked the concept. Overall rating: 6.5/10 Price: $$ read more

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Let's all welcome revolving sushi to Cleveland! On the west coast, revolving sushi is everywhere. The concept is still evolving here and I'm happy we're welcoming Watami into our community. This was my first time trying revolving sushi ever and it was quite fun. When you arrive, expect a brief wait. We went on an off time on a weekday and still had about a 20 minute wait. Once you sit, your server will bring you a drink but you won't see them much after that. Once you sit, plates of sushi (in a few pieces) will start going around the belt in real-time as they are made. The plates correlate with different price ranges. You'll be given a little chart that informs you what color plates are set at certain prices (think red plate = $5, etc). At the end, your server will tally up your plates for your bill. Disclaimer: I didn't always quite know what I was eating. As a sushi lover, I made best guesses. As the sushi revolves, the staff does their best to keep them near the revolving signs. However, because of the nature of people inherently grabbing and probably mixing them up, it's hard to likely keep them organized. If you have a food allergy, be extra careful. This is a fun experience everyone should try once! read more

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Such a fun concept! Our group of 4 came on a Friday night and had to wait about 20 minutes, couldn't make a reservation before. The food was solid and I would recommend coming at least once for the new experience. The servers were very attentive as we asked for items not on the belt and were helpful in explaining things as well. For every 15 plates you get 1 token for the prize machine, and our group could only get to 23. Overall was such a fun time! read more

We ate here this past week at it was amazing! The service was super helpful on how to dine here/ordering since it was a revolving conveyor belt restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was super cute as well! read more

Came here after seeing posts about the first revolving sushi bar in the Cleveland area. Overall a great experience - the plates are colored to indicate the price, and there are a lot of items I wouldn't normally order that I tried that came through on the sushi bar and decided to see if it was good. There are a lot of cooked options, which would make this place great for kids, people just venturing into sushi, or those that would prefer it to be cooked. Also would recommend ordering some of the udon noodles from the menu as they were also good. read more

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Awesome concept revolving sushi bar. Food is good not the best I've had but these guys are rolling their hearts out. Cool vibe here. I'd definitely visit more if it was closer to me. Definitely worth a try. Fun place. read more

Watami Revolving Sushi Bar - Revolving sushi bar. Awesome concept very fun place. Sushi is ok. If I lived closer I'd definitely come back for the fun of it. - Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Watami is the first revolving sushi bar in the Cleveland area. I've been to one in Atlanta before, and was curious to see how Watami would compare. At a revolving sushi bar, there are dishes revolving around a conveyer belt, and you take what you want off of the belt. The plate colors represent the price of the plate. There were 4 colors, with the most expensive being $3.75. This can add up pretty quickly, as the plates are small. The sushi plates came with 3 pieces, while the nigiri plates came with 2 pieces. There were also plates that had dessert, gyoza, miso soup, etc. The sushi was decent but didn't taste that fresh. You're definitely coming here for the revolving experience and not the quality of the sushi. I'd say that there was a good variety of sushi and nigiri. The service was great and we had a friendly waitress. I was there to celebrate a friend's birthday and she received complimentary green tea ice cream. Additionally, every 15 plates you eat gets you a token for the gashapon machine, which you can use to get a small toy/figurine. My table had 50 plates so we received 3 tokens. I got a doraemon toy while my friend got Mickey and Minnie Mouse figurines. It was fun seeing what we would get! I would recommend Watami for the revolving sushi experience, but it's not the best spot for high quality sushi. read more

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Great experience-- and definitely recommend if you want something light or want to sit and chat with friends. We got there with no wait, but it was busy; the wait time for others though is a bit uncertain as we saw people wait upwards of 45 mins during peak. If you're desperately hangry and want a good estimate -- you're probably out of luck on a busy day. As for the food, although it looked pretty-- it tasted fine. Unmemorable even. It's prepared fairly fresh (with the chefs constantly churning stuff out at a good pace.) That said, even though the menu is on the larger side--- I feel like they lack variety. In addition to sushi we plucked off the conveyor belt, we ordered almost every sashimi they had to offer. You can order stuff directly as well, but if you're one to be picky about the actual food--- this might not be the best place for you. I couldn't complain, but I just don't really see myself coming again because I'm craving it since sushi places are a dime a dozen in Cleveland. Maybe I'd bring friends who come into town or if I wanted to continue a chat at somewhere other then a coffee shop, but definitely not if I'm casually craving a lot of sushi as it adds up-- and isn't as much variety as it seems. P.S. They have the usual promotion of eat x amount of plates and you can get a token to win a prize. While there were some good items in there, the toy I got was easily a 5¢ toy that could barely keep a kid entertained. It was like a airplane shaped spinning top. Fun gimmick, but don't get your hopes up; you'd have better luck at that quarter machines elsewhere. As for parking, there's quite a bit of spots, but if it's full -- chances are so is the dine in which sucks, but there is a Dunkin next door. read more

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Excellent service and food was good. Place was clean and and the staff was very friendly. Love the fact you can go with a big party and not have to wait on food while you order since it's all on a conveyor line. Ordered the dragon roll and started eating immediately read more

I wanted to take my friends to a revolving sushi place since they had never been to one. My friend wanted to treat me to sushi as a late bday present so we found this place on Yelp. While I've had better sushi being from California, the sushi was on par. They even have desserts and watermelon which made my friends daughter very happy. She was so excited to see the food coming around on the conveyor. The staff was very friendly and explained to us since we had never been here how everything works. They have menu items you can order on top of what comes around on the belt. The waiter also told us there are plates that come around on the conveyor that have a special rolls and miso soup that you can order. We only tried a few items since we had gone in so early. The price point isn't bad at all. The 3 of us ate for $20 bucks. We don't eat a lot to begin with but it was nice to be able to try to different rolls without having to get a whole roll. We will definitely be back to try other rolls and the miso. Cool concept, cute little spot and friendly service. I would recommend this place especially if you're looking to try a variety of sushi without having to get a whole roll. read more

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