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Kuru Kuru Sushi

98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI, 96701
  • (808) 484-4596
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  • Brett I.

    for conveyor belt sushi, it's really good. Again--for conveyor belt sushi, it's good. thus the five stars. The usual shenanigans that you find when you go to other conveyor belt sushi places (bad cuts of fish, bad fish, unsanitary-ness, etc.) are nowhere to be found at kuru kuru. And that's pretty much all you can ask for--decent and well-priced sushi and the like in a clean environment. If only the place were bigger so you didn't have to wait so long for a seat. But whatever, can't do anything about that. Good job to kuru kuru!

    (5)

  • M B.

    Sooo much better than Genki! Awesome service, friendliest staff and great prices. My bill is always below $15. You will love it here. Try to get early to beat the crowd because the wait can get pretty long but it's so worth it.

    (5)

  • Beth I.

    It's seriously impossible not to roll out of here! The toppings for the nigiri are generous and always fresh and I love their assortment of non-sushi items like the tempura pumpkin, garlic ahi, lobster balls, and ahi tataki! Drooling yet? (i was...) If you haven't been to kuru kuru you're missing out! Beware: there's always a line at all hours of the day!

    (5)

  • Michiko H.

    Even with all the genki sushi joints in the area, I prefer to go to Kuru Kuru Sushi always. Granted the waiting in line can take awhile, but it is worth the wait. For the price and freshness of the seafood, its pretty darn good. Living in Japan and being spoiled by real good quality sushi, this place meets my standards! Now its nothing fancy like Doraku in Waikiki but this place is the next best thing. The service is always attentive, polite, and fast. Never once had to wait to get my water refilled or yell for a waiter. They hover and wait. like Ninjas really.haha Either way, I always enjoy coming here and am never disappointed. Love the salmon, ikura, and natto rolls. Yum!

    (5)

  • Sheena C.

    I was one of the first people hired when this place opened years back. I didn't last more than a couple of months (the food industry is just not my cup of tea), but it is amazing to have been able to watch this place evolve into what is widely known as the BEST "kuru kuru" (round and round) sushi on the island! Yes, there is pretty much ALWAYS a wait. I always sit and grumble under my breath about the current diners taking their sweet butt time at the tables and making us wait-listers suffer with our hunger pains. However, as soon as I'm seated, all the hostility is gone and after a few plates, I totally forget that I waited at all. Yes, it is that good! Love, love, love the half spicy salmon, half ahi poke don and love that the portions are generous enough to make us feel as if we're getting more than our money's worth. Can't wait till the Kahala location opens up, not because it'll be more convenient (it totally will not, seeing as I live in Mililani), but because I'm happy that this "local"-owned business is prospering!!!

    (4)

  • Austin B.

    I'd go to this place more often if it weren't always so crowded! The inside is a little dingy, but they serve decent sushi at reasonable prices. Likes: Since I live near a Genki Sushi, if I ever venture here, I like to get things that I can't get at Genki, or things that taste better here. I like to get the spicy salmon and the mixed don (this one is good for sharing). Their portions tend to be larger than Genki as well, and it's slightly cheaper. I like the sushi rolls they have. Dislikes: Expect a 15-25 minute wait. Like I said, the interior is dingy and old looking too. There are a couple things that they don't do as well as Genki too or is more expensive (scallop mayo and ika geso karaage). Favorites: I'd go for the mixed don. The spicy ahi don is a bit much, especially with the same flavor going on and on, so the mixed don gives you a little variety while you chip away at the dish. If you like conveyor-belt sushi places like Genki, you would probably like this place. Cheap enough to try different things, and portions are slightly larger than average. Just be prepared to wait to get seated, even at off peak hours.

    (4)

  • Michelle T.

    Best bang for your buck. I always go to Genki (it's in town), but Kurukuru's quality of sushi is so much better. I've been here twice now and would choose here over Genki everytime. The cuts of fish are so much bigger and most of the items look fresh on the belt. Con: There is always a long wait when I get here and the counter seating is a bit cramped. Still the sushi is great for the price and I will continue to come here.

    (4)

  • Dayton O.

    Went there yesterday, but was a little disappointed. Ordered karaage chicken and was told that it just came out and its on the conveyor, so I grabbed one each for me and my wife and it was both COLD. Then she order soba but never got it. Was definitelt the most disapointing experience of all the times we've been there.

    (3)

  • Chelsie S.

    Oh my gosh Kuru. I love your sushi size portions and the fresh fish you use. It's love at first bite... Like I said, the portions are pretty good and the fish they use is fresh. I like the fact that they have many different choices for food and varying prices. I think they have more choices than Genki, and I love it! My husband and I have gone on a couple dates here and have hung out with friends at this location. I definitely love the sushi here more than their other locations. I'm not sure why, but it just tastes better. They get super busy, so just be aware that you might be left waiting for a table. They set up water and tea at the table then call you over so everything is ready to go for you. My only gripe... The last time we came here there was a woman who looked like she was in her late 20's to early 30's. I simply asked if I should put my name down on the list now or wait for my party to arrive. She snapped at me and semi-yelled, "How should I know?! It's different everyday and we get busy anyway!!!" Um sorry, sounds like someone needs to work on her customer service. She was acting really rude to some of the customers, and needed an attitude check. Seriously, no matter how bad of a day you're having - when you work in customer service, you grin and bear it. Don't take it out on the customer. Other than that I commend the other staff members for running the place as smooth and well as they do considering how many people frequent this place. I felt bad that this mother, her teen daughter, and her toddler son made such a huge mess at a table. The boy threw rice and fish EVERYWHERE. Although the girls were visibly frustrated (heck, I would be too if I were in their shoes - the mom was a little obnoxious) they had everything cleaned and spotless in under 5 minutes. Props to them!

    (4)

  • Albert F.

    For the longest time me and my co-workers have been ordering the sushi bowls from here. They are fantastic. During lunch its a snap to call in and pick it up, and its usually terrific. Finally went to try the dine-in part on Sunday. 20 minute wait til we finally got a booth (2 kids in tow=booth please!), so it wasnt too long of a wait. My wife loves it and swears its better then Genki. I was imparied that day with a runny nose but to me it was about the same. The fried salmon skins were awesome, as well as the scallop mayo. Have you heard yet? They are taking hte Carls Jr. spot at Kahala mall!

    (4)

  • .Alan Y.

    I remember when this place first opened up, but somehow I never made it inside. Maybe it was the crush of people lined up outside that dissuaded me from queueing with the masses. More likely it was because everytime I wanted to go, I was vetoed and ended up at the other terrible conveyor belt sushi place Genki. Blarggggh. When I got off the plane today, we made a beeline to Kuru Kuru. I've got to admit, for conveyor belt sushi, this place is pretty good. The prices are low, the quality is fair, and the food tastes decent. The downside is there are only 15 seats at the counter, and 3 booths, so seating is extremely limited. Protip: Order the donburi ahi poke or spicy tuna to-go. Much faster way to get your fish fix.

    (4)

  • Iris M.

    Great place to go with friends and family. Foods good and reasonably priced I recommend the place for anyone who wants poke as well as mixed poke bowls.

    (4)

  • Randy D.

    great food! love the new items! friendly staff! i love kuru kuru sushi!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kenyan K.

    Kuru Kuru Sushi is my favorite conveyor belt type sushi restaurant. The quality of the sushi is good and the fish is always fresh. They have a wide variety of sushi from hot dog nigiri to the traditional spicy ahi don. I usually just eat the nigiri sushi, which has very generous amounts of fish/topping and not too much rice. The prices are also really cheap so you get a lot for your money. The service is very good. You can order items from the menu if you don't see what you want rotating around or if you want something fresh. The food is usually prepared very fast. The water and tea are refilled frequently. This restaurant gets very crowded during lunch/dinner hours with a line usually going out the door. If you are planning on eating here late you should call first before heading down to make sure you can get seated before they close. I waited as long as an hour on a weekday for dinner but I still think it was worth it.

    (4)

  • Joanne N.

    I used to love going to Genki Sushi, but have never been back there since I've discovered Kuru Kuru. Kuru Kuru does not hold back with its toppings. The spicy tuna nigiri is overflowing. The ingredients are fresh and quality- no stringy ahi pieces. Getting a table can be a problem, but if you don't mind coming early ( half hour before they open )-- you can put your name on the wait list and easily get seated.

    (4)

  • Mary B.

    Kuru Kuru Sushi is one of my favorite places to grab a bite of sushi. It's reasonable and the quality is good. The salmon sushi is amazing. It's fresh and they give you huge slices of salmon ... The service is excellent. They are friendly and attentive. It can be VERY busy at kuru kuru sushi though, so expect to wait for a long time! Sometimes, the line is outside of the door. I've never waited for an hour though, but usually 15-30 minutes. I would avoid eating there as a large group due to seating limitations and wait times. It's a great place to eat sushi!

    (5)

  • Pamela C.

    Very good sushi! Good portions! The ahi don is more than enough to fill me up. Prices are very reasonable. There's always a line so the best time to go is as soon as they open or around 2 PM, after the lunch crowd. The servers are very attentive and friendly. WAY better than Genki (sorry Genki) and cheaper too, but no skimping on quality of food. Would definitely recommend!

    (4)

  • Hack W.

    I moved to Hawaii from Japan and I've missed it since I've been here. This place took me back while I was eating. I love sushi go rounds and this place is right by my house. Its small and there's usually a wait but it moves quick and its worth it.

    (5)

  • Dustin N.

    This place is always crowded because they serve good food at a reasonable price. I usually order the spicy ahi and chicken karaage. Pretty simple. The have a couple of booth seating's and counter seating around a moving belt where you can pick your sushi. You can also order anything off the menu. They also serve free hot tea. There is free parking located in pearl kai shopping center, but certain times, it can get busy.

    (5)

  • Christine S.

    Pros: GOOD location AMAZING spicy ahi :D REASONABLY priced FRIENDLY employees Cons: LONG lines CROWDED parking lots The good part of the long lines and crowded place means it's kid friendly haha. If my kids are noisy no one notices haha

    (4)

  • Lani L.

    First time here and was not impressed. ...it seemed that all the sushi was dried out and stuck to the plate due to being on the conveyor belt for a while :( also special ordered the deep fried ika...and it came room temperature. ....maybe it was an off night. Not sure if I'll go back.

    (1)

  • travis s.

    Best belt sushi on the island! Expect large pieces of fish on smaller portions of rice, true high end sushi style. The prices are about the same if not cheaper than other belt sushi places locally making the value at Kuru Kuru, very good! The Hamachi is great, better than some sit down restaurants on island. If you want something that's either not on the belt or a fresher version of what's on the belt, order from one of their attentive servers and it will be speedily brought to you. The only thing keeping this from being a five star restaurant is the wait time. You can expect to wait pretty much any time you eat here but, you will be pleasantly rewarded for your wait by great sushi at a fantastic price. If you haven't tried the sushi here, what are you waiting for? This is definitely the best value for sushi on all of Oahu, you will not be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Tiare K.

    Love the spicy tuna, agedashi tofu and tempura pumpkin. The wait can be long at times, but it's BYOB so sometimes I don't even notice how long we're actually waiting. Parking sucks but I'm willing to deal with it because Kuru Kuru's food is so delicious.

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    Really cool "sushi boat" place (though it's on a conveyor belt). The sushi definitely hit the spot after a day at Pearl Harbor. Some tasty items included poke wonton, unagi temaki, seared ahi tuna, salmon w/ garlic mayo and onion and scallop. Service was super on point, I felt like there was actually one or two waitresses more than some other joints. I think the plates got a little pricey at the end though, at a sushi joint in NorCal the wife and I would spend $50 and have food leftover, here $50 just covered the sushi. Also coming from Davis, I can get a really good all you can eat sushi boat buffet for 15-17 bucks. Sure there's no poke, but there's soft shell crab for days (which is on the high-end at Kuru Kuru). I wouldn't drive here out of the blue, but if I'm in the area (Aloha Stadium, Pearl Harbor), I would stop by.

    (4)

  • Dara W.

    Not very impressed. The wait was long, the service was non existent, and the food quality was meh. I don't know if it's like this all the time considering that they have pretty decent food reviews. The servers did nothing, no water or tea refills, no asking whether we wanted to order anything off the menu, etc. Try it if you're not too hungry, aren't expecting too much, and can wait a half hour before being seated.

    (2)

  • Matt A.

    What happened to this place? It's just another genki sushi now. Portions are a fraction of what they used to be. Super disappointing. And the prices have gone up to boot. On to the next one...

    (3)

  • Paul R.

    I love going here!! Its good, cheap, and service is friendly... But lines get really.. really bad!! I try to come on off hours to avoid the ridiculous lines!!! You almost give up and go somewhere else.. almost!! Their menu has a great selection. Its at a great price, but so good that is really easy to let your stack of plates get out of control :p. Its very clean and everything always looks really fresh. The staff there is very courteous and handles the surges of customers very well. Oh and even though its a sushi place, try their Kalbi chicken bowl. Its really good as well!!

    (4)

  • Ramfis B.

    Ok, i don't know if it's just me or maybe i just caught these female servers on their periods or something, but no matter how good and cheap your sushi is, when the service is as bad as this, it just leaves a sour taste in my mouth. Was it because i sat by myself and i didn't exist or did i not put deodorant under my armpits so you could avoid me like a had a really bad case of B. O. or what. But when i have a menu in my hands ladies, that means i want to order something off the menu because it may not be on the revolving sushi belt. This happened a numerous times but not even one server acknowledged me and walked right past me as if i did not exist. Should i have used that menu to use as a fan or use it to help you swat flies if i see any lingering on the sushi? Another scenario was getting a refill on my water. My water was nearly empty and i can see the server coming along with the water pitcher. She refills the people to my rights water cups and i positioned my water glass where she could repour it but what does she do? She walks right past me and doesn't refill my water cup. Amazing. Next time i will shake the ice cubes in my glass and put it up in the air and yell Yahtzee next time i need a refill or just suck on the ice to quench my thirst. I can honestly say this never has happened to me at Genki Sushi. There is always someone around to see if you need anything and you have your teas and water refilled without having to flag someone down. That is a reason for me going back there time and time again because even if the sushi isn't top notch, it is affordable and consistent and that will always make me come back. Now the sushi here at Kuru Kuru is good, but i would have ordered a lot more if the servers here would be a little more attentive. You could just tell by looking at them that they seemed very disinterested in what they do and let me tell you, you can see it by the stoic looks on their face like they would rather be having a slumber party and reading teen magazines and listening to Justin Bieber music. When i see people that are not enthusiastic about their jobs, it is just a big turnoff for me because i do work in the service industry. And if you don't take pride in what you do, then do something else for crying out loud. You know, just a simple smile from a server will go a long way for me, but please Kuru Kuru servers, and least make it look like you are a tiny bit happy that you are working at a place that is always busy and is paying for your bills or else someone take your place and reap the benefits because there are a lot of people who would gladly take your place in a heartbeat and would at least have the decency to smile and make your dining experience here pleasant. Now in hindsight, the sushi here is good and you can tell by the amount of people that come here day after day, but when service is as bad as this, and let me tell you, i have been here more than once, i will just take my business to Genki Sushi because they seem to care about their customers and i wish the servers at Kuru Kuru would have the same passion as well.

    (2)

  • Quijana B.

    Dear Kuru Kuru Sushi- Your regular customers are sad. Why do you want to make us so sad? One short month ago you would have had 4 stars from me. Now you only get 3. You have cut your portion sizes and reduced your service, and I can not understand why. The only thing I can come up with is that you put so much energy and time into opening the new spot in Kahala Mall that you forgot your loyal customer base in Aiea. Did you send the other half of my Mixed Donburi to Kahala? If so, too bad, because I was becoming a regular there as well. My photos don't lie, Kuru Kuru. Old photo of Unagi yelp.com/biz_photos/lkP4… New photo of Unagi yelp.com/biz_photos/lkP4… Old photo of Mixed Don yelp.com/biz_photos/lkP4… (this photo was shot by my husband, but I was there to bask in the glory that WAS the Mixed Don) New photo of Mixed Don yelp.com/biz_photos/lkP4… Your prices were low. I would have paid more. Your lines were long. I was happy to arrange my day to accommodate a 30 minute wait for a 15 minute meal. I had to pass within sight of not one but two Genki Sushi restaurants, both with better parking and shorter wait times. I learned to love the convenience of the take out order. All for you. Now...now I'm just not as sure. Now I might stop by if I'm in the neighborhood and I realize that the doors open in just a few minutes. I might pop in and order to go. I don't think I'll rearrange a day. I don't think I will drag friends along. I might just pull into the empty spot in front of Genki. Just over a month ago (before the changes went into effect) I reviewed Genki, and asked you to hurry and take over the belt sushi empire. Now I am asking you to simply not fall to their level. Don't do it, Kuru Kuru. You can still turn this around. You still have loyal fans, and they want to stay with you. I'll be back, and I look forward to updating this review if things swing the other way. For now, my three stars just make me sad.

    (3)

  • Shanisse I.

    When heading towards Pearlridge, it's almost an unwritten rule to have lunch at Kuru Kuru.. I mean cmon.. it's only right across the street. I have to say, ever since the Kahala location was built.. it hasn't been as crowded. I mean there is ALWAYS a wait.. but I feel like the Kahala took some of the crowd with them. Service here is great and I always leave satisfied.. Just gimme my Onion Salmon and no one gets hurt!

    (4)

  • Craig S.

    Typical 1/2 hour wait for two people. Everything was good especially the soft shell crab, my favorite. The hamachi was a little disappointing. The Nasubi was delicious. The ahi wonton was also very good. Would be 5 stars except for wait time.

    (4)

  • Sherylynn S.

    It was way better than Genki restaurant and wish they have more of those place. One thing I don't like is their crab mayo because I am a big fan and the way they make it, it was too much Mayo. Everything else were awesome! I love the Garlic Ebi, Salmon, and others. I also love Union rolls. The service were good too, they are quick and considerate. The only bad thing is the waiting list during dinner. It can take a while until the seat is available.

    (4)

  • Max K.

    Kuru Kuru Sushi is always great! They always satisfy my craving for sushi. Yes, it may not be the greatest sushi in town but as far as quick and convenient....they can't be beat. We used to visit other establishments around the Waikele or Pearl City area but they don't compete with Kuru Kuru. The staff is constantly refilling your water and hot tea. They are very attentive and the sushi quality is pretty good. Some of our "must orders" are... Salmon Onion Mayo Ika Geso Karaage The Poke Donburi Bowls This establishment is so busy there's usually a crowd waiting to eat. I've never waited more than 45 minutes though. It's well worth the wait... Darn, typing this up is making me crave sushi now. Darn YELP...see what you've done.

    (4)

  • Bryce A.

    Parking and getting a table at Kuru Kuru can be difficult, but once you do, it's great. The parking lot is actually pretty large, but it is shared with all of the eating places/businesses in the area and can get crowded. If you go when it's busy, you may need to park relatively far away or drive around a few times. Go early, or expect a decent wait. For dinner, 5:30 or earlier would probably be the best time to avoid a crowd. I haven't tried going at different times for lunch but I have driven by and seen people waiting outside so it probably gets busy then too. Kuru Kuru has booths (where only the end people are next to the sushi but you sit around a table) and seats in a line directly next to the conveyor belt. If you specifically want one arrangement over the other then you should write that in when you put your name down to wait for seats, but keep in mind that doing that may make your wait a bit longer. The food is awesome. The fish at kuru kuru is the freshest I've had from a conveyor belt sushi place, and the pieces of fish are huge. They have a large selection of dishes - enough that I don't feel bad taking a friend who doesn't eat raw fish to eat there. If you see something on the menu that you want and isn't going around, you can order it and they'll bring it out for you. The service is pretty good at keeping tea/water filled up and taking dish orders. Prices are decent for sushi, though you can definitely rack up a large bill if you're really hungry and eat the more expensive dishes.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Kuru Kuru is like the more familiar Genki Sushi, but better. Kuru Kuru is a Kaiten-zushi (Conveyer belt sushi) restaurant, interestingly named, since "Kuru Kuru" sushi literally means "go-around" sushi when translated from Japanese. Kuru Kuru is my go-to weekly Sushi restaurant, since I can't afford to go to places like Kona Kai or Morio's every week anymore. Recently, the prices have gone up and the quality has gone down, but it's still good and still my most regular sushi place. FOOD: "Pretty Good" - meaning the sushi is not anything special, but it *IS* sushi, and it's good enough (and definitely better than Genki). The bowls used to be what made Kuru Kuru really special when they first opened, but they reduced the size of the bowls (cutting the cost down into the $5 range) and changed the composition also (ahi poke instead of fresh ahi slices). For me, the bowls are "filler"; meaning if you just let me loose, as demonstrated at Hakone, I can eat over fifty pieces of sushi in one sitting. Even at Kuru Kuru rates, eating the pink plated sushi (~$3), that would put me way overbudget. So I always order a bowl to fill me up some. What still *IS* special about Kuru Kuru is that their Hamachi Nigiri is still the cheapest around. Hamachi comes on the $2.95 pink plates, where everywhere else, Hamachi usually rings in for about $5 to $15 a pair. The Hamachi is not the highest quality, but it's pretty good, and served in huge portions. I've had Hamachi slices so big I couldn't see the rice underneath them. The selection has a good number of cooked foods, which I recommend always ordering fresh from the kitchen to ensure you're getting it hot. I also recommend letting the conveyer belt go around once after you sit down, so you can get a feel for what the best pieces are on the belt. The Kabocha Tempura is good, but only when fresh and hot. The sushi itself uses acceptable fish quality, but nothing special like you would find at a high-end sushi restaurant. The rice quality is acceptable also, but far from prepared properly (mass amounts, pressed by sushi robot, cold and firm). But it's hard to beat the value, and it really is "pretty good". PARKING: Kuru Kuru is located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center across from Pearlridge. Parking can be a problem here, and I usually have to park pretty far away after hunting for a space for a while. I can usually find a space within a few minutes though, but the parking lot for the center is large. I usually drop off my passenger to get our name onto the list while I'm parking. ORDERING/ SEATING: To be seated, write your name on the list in front of the register as you walk in. At mealtimes, if you are unlucky, wait times can get up to about 45 minutes. Also, at mealtimes, forget getting a booth -- I've seen booth-waiters end up waiting over an hour for a booth. If you get there a little bit early or late, wait times come down to about 15 minutes, but are typically right around 25-30 near the peak hours. If you come off-hours, most of the time you can slide right in. There are about 20 individual bar seats along the conveyer belt here, along with four booths that seat up to 8 (squeezing it). Ordering can be done off of the laminated menu on the table, or you can pull plates right from the conveyer belt. To order, just flag down one of the workers and they will place your order for you. Sushi is prepared in the center, and handed to you or placed above the conveyer belt in front of your table. Cooked items come from the kitchen and are served to you. SERVICE: I've never had a problem with service here. My water is always full, and I drink a LOT of water. When I want to place an order, they are always quick about it. ATMOSPHERE: Crowded. There are usually always at least two dozen people waiting around for their turn to sit down. The seats are packed fairly closely together, so there is little privacy. This is not a good "date" place, nor is it a place where you can reasonably expect to have much conversation, since your party is likely to be spread out along a bar (unless you get a booth). Kaiten-zushi is fun though, and I always enjoy coming here. COST/ VALUE: Excellent. Kuru Kuru is the best value sushi I've found, ever. The quality is pretty good (though it's come down), and the prices are very reasonable. Prices are determined by the color of the plate, and the final bill is totaled from the set of plates accumulated by the customer on the table, and I usually come away spending around $22 for my part of the bill. VERDICT: 4/5 - Quality has gone down, prices have gone up, but still my go-to weekly sushi place. If the quality drops to Genki-level, or the prices shoot up dramatically, I will have a problem but until then I have no beef with Kuru Kuru. Just Spicy Tuna and Hamachi. And Shime Saba. And Scallops.

    (4)

  • Edgar M.

    What can I say about Kuru's. Been coming here for MANY years already and the food taste as good as the day i remember. The Spicy Dons were $5.50 before but then bumped up the price to almost $7 but its SOOO worth it still. The wait might be long but really it goes by fairly fast. There is a lunch rush and dinner rush. Dinner rush normally starts about 430pm and gets pretty crazy at about 7 then dies down about 8 something. It may depend on the day though but thats from my personal experience. Some of my favorite items would have to be the Spicy Don, Tempura Pumkin and the chicken karage. THe prices are so right too. You can get a pretty dope meal for under 10 dollars. The waiters might be pushy but really i think its just making sure your water and tea is always filled and make sure your not waiting on anything. Also there is a line, so they want you out of there with a QUICKNESS!!! They also do take out but if you can dine in, you get the full experience. Other then that, Kuru i think is the best belt sushi in Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Bobby H.

    Worst service I ever experienced in a very long time. Never going back ever again. So this fat guy calls my name to be seated. He does not even look at us. Just points to our seats and says, over there. Very rude. Me and my gf sat down waiting for a waiter but no one came. So we just ate off the conveyor belt. If you see a fat Asian guy working, I highly suggest finding somewhere else to eat because he is very rude. Also, the girl working there sighed and rolled her eyes at me when I asked for water. It seems like all the workers hate there jobs and are taking their frustrations out on their customers. Food is good, but not worth dealing with the staff. That experience will leave a bitter taste in my mouth for a very long time.

    (1)

  • Iris C.

    Never had a problem with waiting for our food because we call ahead and order take out. Spicy ahi don is my all time favorite! Kabocha tempura, Perfect combo! Can't get enough of it! Kuru kuru is my " GO TO" place to eat on my cheat day.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    I can't believe I haven't left a review for this place yet, I love Kuru Kuru. The price is good and the sushi keeps me coming for more. I absolutely love their mix dons. I do wish they still had the large donburi bowls, but what can you do. The spicy tuna is not too spicy and has a great flavor to it. If my stomach would allow it, I would definitely eat them all day. This place gets really packed and there is always a wait, so if your in a hurry, I recommend doing take out, they are very fast at that. The restaurant can be a little cold at times, but understandable since they serve raw fish that has to stay cold on the conveyor belt. Overall, I absolutely love this place for good and cheap sushi, and recommend it to any sushi lover, but if its your first time, definitely try the donburis...AMAZING!! Happy eating!

    (5)

  • G T.

    Staff is over worked and very friendly. Food is okay. Salmon was bland. Today was the first time I had salmon that had no flavor. Most items are fried or swimming is mayo.

    (3)

  • Mikey K.

    Good fast friendly service and best of all sushi! The spicy ahi wonton is my all time favorite and the pricing and portioning is very very good. A must visit in aiea.

    (4)

  • Holly B.

    Good food, wide selection, and affordable prices. Absolutely LOVE chawan mushi! Doesn't everyone?!! Would give them 5-stars except that the wait is sooooooooo long! OK, they're popular, actually VERY popular, but there always seems to be a line and a long wait. OK, maybe I'm exaggerating because I'm always hungry when I go and don't want to wait even 5 minutes to dig into their food! But if they're that popular, perhaps its time to expand - hint, hint?! I know they have the Kahala restaurant, but I mean expanding the Aiea restaurant because that's where the crowd is, me included!

    (4)

  • T L.

    Terrible service and subpar quality sushi. We had to wait more than ten minutes for a waiter to take one of our orders while the people around us were.serviced. I believe our age, we were 17, contributed to this. In addition to this age discrimination, there wasn't a big variety of foods on the conveyor belt from the menu, which was why I needed to order. Prices are almost equivalent to Genki's but atleast at Genki's we are actually serviced. It was so horrible that I just grabbed a salmon nigiri from the conveyor belt and didnt even bother to order once the waiter came and just asked for my check!

    (1)

  • Justin L.

    Great sushi! The Asian server there named sasha is always extremely helpful and kind. My favorite dish value wise is the poke bowl, but the soft shell crab Maki is ONOOOOO!!!! I'm personally not a big fan but make sure to try the spicy tuna. :)

    (5)

  • Rodger F.

    Sorry this is a long review but basically due to some new changes in the new year I went from loving this place to hating it! Too expensive, terrible service, and food isn't as good. I am never coming back and you should not come either. Found a better sushi place by Aiea bowl (second floor) called Makoto Sushi. Cheaper, better portions, tastes better, and nice customer service. Heres my whole review: Okay let me just start off by saying that I used to come here with friends and family quite often (at least twice a month), but after our experience today I am not coming back again. *sigh* I used to come for the good yet affordable sushi, but was disappointed today to see that they raised the prices by a lot. REGULARS CHECK THE PRICES BEFORE ORDERING. The old affordable spicy ahi don has now raised to a whopping $10! Besides the price, the employees are rude and sassy. We waited (party of 3) for about 30 minutes before my sister called and asked to join us. So we changed our number to 4. 2 minutes later we are called. As we are about to get seated they asked where our 4th person was. We said she was on her way. They made us go back and sit down, and they had everyone after us go and sit down. Apparently its unfair to the other customers, even though we waited there for 30+ minutes and they were there for less than 10 and one even just got there. After that a TWO booths opened up and there were 4 open seats on the "bar". They called are name, but then still wouldn't seat us due to my sister not being there yet, and she said she would be a little late. The seats were empty for a good 5 minutes when I decided to leave and drive to this new sushi place we have been trying, but as we were leaving my sister came. We sat down and ordered. First shocked by the major price increase we ordered many plates one being the Kalbi Chicken. When it came it was soft not crunchy, and almost 95% batter barely any chicken. After one bite we sent it back, but the waitress was reluctant and sassy towards us. "I guess I'll take it back" While rolling her eyes. The portions were smaller, and the food didn't taste as good. Even though the workers were much more rude the rest of the meal (we can assume they were talking about us), we left leaving a good tip that was not deserved. Knowing it was our last time ever coming back. We did try a new sushi place Makoto Sushi by Aiea Bowl on the second floor. The prices are about $7 for an entire plate (As opposed to $10 for a small bowl). Although it is a smaller shop, the owner (and cashier) is a very nice Japanese man, and the food tastes great! Thank you Kurukuru for turning us off to find this place! Only reason why you deserve this one star.

    (1)

  • G E.

    Unsatisfactory service. Signed in on wait list at 5:00. At 5:28 A bunch of tables opened up and they proceeded to seat three parties of 2 (same # as us) that arrived and signed in AFTER us. The excuse given was that our name wasn't HIGHLIGHTED! INCREDULOUS! Wth!? Highlight!? How about LOOKING at the list and looking for the crossed out entries and proceeding from there!? I would imagine that a line through a name might mean something. And ours didn't have one. Will be spending our hard earned dollars at Genki going forward.

    (1)

  • Psyche S.

    I started coming to Kuru Kuru a week after they originally opened. The prices and portion sizes were worthy of telling EVERYONE I knew about it! And I was soon regretting that fact as it is now too busy to eat at during normal dining hours. Unless you are okay waiting 30-45 minutes for "fast" sushi. A lot has changed since we first started going there, but there are still some things that merit going there (off peak). The chx karaage still good, the sake nigiri good, the dons still decent value. It's conveniently located for me, so I still go occasionally and am still considered a regular. Like that!

    (3)

  • Nikki H.

    I have no idea what I could possibly say about Kuru Kuru that hasn't probably been said in the 550+ other reviews. Hmmm...it was pretty easy to find which was great after a day of looking at houses so that was a plus. We were over in Halawa and this place was just 5 min away. We parked right in front of the restaurant and went in and were quickly sat. I'd never been to a sushi place that had a conveyor belt to pick sushi off of, but I thought that was pretty awesome. Not gonna lie, I was confused on how that concept worked and so I had to ask the people sitting next to us how to order something if we didn't see it cruising by. I don't mind looking like a idiot, they were nice and told me to look over the menu and tell the chef what you wanted. Okay, that's easy. The portions are large small plates, I only had 3 plates with 2 rolls each and I was beyond full. The sushi is creative, fresh, delicious and it's actually spicy if the menu says it's spicy. Best part was that it wasn't expensive. Between the 2.5 of us, the tab was less than what we'd normally pay for a night out at most other sushi spots! I know we'll come back to Kuru Kuru in the future.

    (4)

  • Mina T.

    I like it here better than Genki :) I think that the sushi is a little larger than Genki and especially their sashimi or the fish on the sushi. I love their pumpkin tempura and their kalbi sushi :P You do have to wait awhile if you don't get there at just the right time. The fastest way to eating is to go their by yourself or as a couple, more than two will take awhile to get a seat. I go here with my boyfriend or my mom all the time. The workers there are actually very nice. I know the line is a little scary, but if you ever get a chance to try it out, you should definitely go for it!

    (4)

  • Mahealani L.

    My favorite sushi place by far. Way better than Genki sushi, sushi bay etc. I am always very satisfied when I eat here. The only downside is, the portions got smaller and it is very crowded. The restaurant is very small in general so the wait is usually very long. Also, very limited parking in that area. But I think it's worth it. So I suggest to go there if you're ever in the area!

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    As I've never been to one of those revolving sushi places I'm not sure what I expected. One thing I was expecting was names of the sushi that were on the conveyor belt; I don't know what everyone looks like, and by the time you do find it on the board it already passed you! But, the sushi isn't bad when you know what it is.

    (3)

  • Modez P.

    I ate at Kuru Kuru Aiea a couple of months ago. Been meaning to destroy them for quite a while, but never had the time. =) So I'm sitting way in the corner where the belt starts and I'm waiting for someone to take my order. No one came so I just relied on what was on the belt. I noticed that the workers are very young. Maybe late teens/early twenties, mostly girls. There were a bunch of them hanging out in the corner where I was sitting. They talking stories about how their boyfriends cheated or how much of an asshole the boyfriends are to them. It was like watching an MTV reality show while eating sushi. Then there was one dude employee who sat a chair away from me. He was doing something with his phone. Wasn't sure if he was an employee so I asked him if he worked there and he replied "yes". Then I told him: "Oh, i thought you wuz one customer." The scene was pretty fucked up. As for the sushi: It was very good. The sushi pieces are bigger than that of Genki. A lot more fish they put on their sushi. Good stuff. If only the service and the workers were as good as the sushi. I'd be there weekly if that were the case, but that wasn't the case. haha. So kuru kuru, get your shit together, hire more responsible young workers who want to work and not so much fuck off all the time. It's bad for business. Peace

    (1)

  • Jamie D.

    Seriously worth the wait! Love, love, love the food here. Hubby always gets the poke bowl. Although the bowl use to be bigger its still decent and good. I'm in love with the philly roll- eel with cream cheese in the middle, spicy tuna, and ahi poke!!!!! - to name a few... Cons: Parking stinks (including the sewage outside the shopping area) and the wait is a bummer. There's a reason why theres a line there all the time. People, get it!

    (5)

  • Raych D.

    I came here Sunday afternoon around 3pm for a late lunch with a friend..and omg let me tell you it was the FIRST TIME that I never waited forever to be seated! I shiet you not we only waited for 10 minutes at the most! I think after 2 and before 5pm is the best time to come! Of course I had to order my spicy tuna and hamachi...4 plates of them! hehe! The service is a lot better when it's slow but the workers still do a good job when it is crazy busy! The sushi is always fresh and with big cuts of fish...This is always my NEVER FAIL CHEAP SUSHI!!

    (5)

  • Irene G.

    I probably eat here about once a month and the food is very consistent. I usually get the tuna mayo, spicy ahi, fried kabocha, and chicken karaage. Their fried kabocha (pumpkin) is my favorite! There is no other place that can compare to Kuru Kuru's. It has a sugary coat to it and I usually eat it last as my dessert. On the weekends there's usually a wait and people waiting outside but during the weekdays it's not too bad. The Aiea/Pearlridge location tastes much better than the Kahala Mall location in my opinion.

    (4)

  • Scary Kari R.

    it's byob!

    (4)

  • Sierra C.

    I grew up in Aiea; Kuru Kuru is very popular. But I truly believe that this place receives slightly too much credit. Overall, the food is good - especially the spicy ahi. But it's decently priced, previously frozen fish...what else could I possibly say? What really gets to me is the service. Waiters seem monotone and as if they don't want to be at their job.

    (3)

  • Leah C.

    So there's not just an echo in here, the wait is pretty long. That said, you more than eat your money's worth, so definitely worth hanging out for a bit! Like any kaitenzushi, some of the stuff is hit and miss, but most of what I had was really good. The staff was also super nice and really observant when it came to refills and if anyone looked as if they wanted to order something not on the belt. (PS sorry for drinking like 3 pots of tea myself. I might be part camel.)

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    This place gets so crowded, but I love it. I wished they could make it AYCE already, because I get nervous when all the different colored plates stack up. Love the poke, union, and kalbi rolls. Also for some reason, I don't know how they get me hooked on a simple hot dog roll. Try this place, go early or later to beat the crowds. The Kahala Mall location is much better. Try go there when the chubby haole kid is making the poke bowls. Hooks it's up! Also less crowded on that side.

    (4)

  • Keith H.

    Always a long wait to get a seat (20-30 minutes or so), but worth it! Having lived in Japan for a few years, I would say this is the most authentic Japanese sushi I've had on the island. It's the conveyor belt type of place and the good stuff doesn't come around very often but you can order anything on the menu and have it brought to you, but again you'll have to wait a while for it.

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    My favorite sushi restaurant on Oahu. The food isn't Michelin, but it's simply a nice place to take the family for sushi. Family friendly, reasonable prices, and really fresh fish. I have the mixed Poki bowl every time I visit.

    (4)

  • Misty P.

    I like this place, I really do. But I really don't understand the hype. Yes the sushi is fresh, but to me the taste is the same. Maybe a tad bit better in terms of quality if you want to compare it to Genki Sushi. It's always packed to the gills. And to me, it isn't that special...I'd rather walk away than wait for a table here - that or drive my ass to Genki Sushi where I can get a table...

    (3)

  • Billy N.

    Having moved to Sacramento for school, one thing I missed was GREAT sushi. Unfortunately, Sacramento doesn't have great Japanese food, Sacramento doesn't have good food in general. Anyway, enough about the depressing food in Sacramento. Kuru-Kuru Sushi is probably the best sushi boat ever created. God strikes lightning every time you say Kuru-Kuru, true story. The service here is efficient and the employees are very friendly. It has that family-run appeal to it that I really like. The food is just AMAZING. The fish is so fresh and it doesn't taste old or as if it was once frozen like Genki Sushi. The establishment is small, so you will have to wait 20-40 minutes for seating, but it is worth the wait. The Don-Buri Spicy Tuna bowl is AMAZEBALLS. No joke. The best news of all.. you can BRING YOUR OWN BEER! Anytime you see lighting, God says, "Go to Kuru-Kuru". That is all. Enjoi.

    (5)

  • Loleina N.

    The service and workers is very rude. They call last seating and seat you then expect people to order and rush you out. This is the rudest service ever!!!!! We were seated by 8:45 as soon as we sat down the manager came over an said okay it's last call what do you want to order. I looked at her and said I didn't even look at anything her response was well you have to order now. This is the first place I have ever had the rudest service and from a manger that's even better. I guess it's okay to give shitty service and the food was cold and hard kuru kuru should be ashamed of themselves!!!!!!! Never again

    (1)

  • Ed S.

    We finally had the chance (and time) to brave the line/wait and check it out after wanting to go there for sooooo long. Although the food was definitely good, below are some reasons for my rating (at this time): THE GOOD: ================= * Soosh was grindz! * Soosh was cheap! * Much more selection/options than similar places like Genki * The wait (which was expected) actually wasn't all that bad. The BAD: ================= * The wait (which can't really be helped) * I ordered something to which I was told by the waitress, "Oh it's right there" (*pointing to the conveyer belt*). * I ordered something else and got it very quickly. The nori was obviously soggy, which led me to believe that the waitress (same one as before) grabbed it from the conveyer belt from the back and brought it to me. I specifically order from the wait staff so that I don't have to get the old stuff circling around on the conveyer belt. I'm hoping that it was the laziness of that one waitress and not the policy of the restaurant to try and trick their customers like they thought they did me. The UGLY: ================= [Preface/Disclaimer: I am not one to badmouth a business because I know they work hard to maintain it and that my negative review could potentially hurt it, so please take the following with a grain of salt.] * It may've just been this one isolated situation (which I'm hoping, but)... All three of our family members got the runs shortly after eating here. It was either from the Kalbi Chicken bowl, the Tuna Corn nigiri or the water (the only three items we all ate). I am really hoping that it was the water because that is (hopefully) an easy fix. In closing... I am really hoping that this was an isolated incident because I really did enjoy their sushi, selection AND prices. I am definitely open to going back for another try, but for this visit, I am sorry to say that the experience was not what I had hoped. :(

    (2)

  • Ashley M.

    Went here a few weeks ago w/ my husband and we really enjoyed the food here! I'm open to trying out new places and this is the first sushi place we have tried so far. Good customer service but can be pretty busy. Just be prepared to wait or better yet order it for pick up!

    (5)

  • Sarah J.

    I am always suspicious of Any belt sushi place and should have trusted my gut. Food was good for the night we were there but nothing special. Pretty on par with other belt places. If you are new to sushi or generally not interested in raw stuff this would be a good choice.

    (3)

  • Jayson N.

    KURU KURU. KURU KURU. It's like a bird whispering sweet somethings in your ear. The sushi here is so good. The pieces of fish are huggggggggggggge. Like so huge you can't even see the rice underneath it. It's ridiculous how good their sushi looks because if you put the same sushi from genki side by side, you'd swear kuru kuru injected theirs with steroids. The spicy ahi and spicy tuna is DOUBLE D's man. Damn Delicious! In fact my mouth is watering just writing this review. Also, for the record the scallop mayo should be banned because it is so GOOOD. I swear I am not a person that likes mayo. If i had a choice i would not get mayo on anything but this bugger is so good. You can't even put into words how delicious it is. All i can say is :) You may have to wait because everyone and their neighbors are at kuru kuru but its well worth the wait. I've been there early and i've been there late and i've always had to wait. I'm a poet and kuru kuru won't blow it. Maholler! Ps. this place is BYOB!!!!

    (5)

  • Tonya B.

    This was my first time eating here and I absolutely loved it. I'm a sushi lover but this was unbelievable. I wished we have one in Kentucky.

    (5)

  • Malia H.

    I used to be strictly Genki only but I have changed my mind after this place. The food is great and the prices are good too. The only downfall is if you go at peak lunch or dinner, there's a long wait. Spicy ahi and dynamite are my favorite! Its located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center, so parking can fill up fast! ^_^*~

    (4)

  • Lyn L.

    After reading a lot of the reviews, I thought, ok gotta try this place...it's next to the theaters so it would be great to grab a bite before or after the movies... Errr, I thinks not....the fish looked plastic and dried up...tried a couple of plates but it just wasn't good....sorry...

    (1)

  • Noel L.

    This isn't the cheapest conveyor belt sushi place I've been to, but it's the best one by far. Sure, they use an automated sushi rice machine and the dishes are thrown together quickly, but the quality of the sushi holds its own against some of the sit down sushi places, at least in Southern California. My personal favorite is the $6 poke bowl. The downside is the lack of seating. If you have a party of more than 2, be prepared to wait.

    (4)

  • Cynthia O.

    It's always crowded line inside and out. Food portions ok. As with the times prices have gone up. Service is good and friendly. The only thing that worried me was the floor was dirty with napkins, chopsticks and the people cleaning the tables need to wash their hands when done.

    (4)

  • Callie J.

    This is to SS.S, I know exactly who you're talking about. We to avoid him when ever possible. I keep telling my friends he has the personality of wet cardboard. He is absolutely terrible. We had an issue with our roll as it has some foreign objet in it, and he never apoligized when we brought it to his attention. He just removed it off the bill. AND, we've witnessed him get very pissed off during a busy rush when he saw the long list of names at the sign in sheet. He needs to work behind the scenes. He seems like a productive worker, but no people skills.

    (1)

  • Juan F.

    Whenever I'm in Oahu, Kuru Kuru is the first place I want to eat at!! Sushi and sashimi lovers, this is like heaven. The restaurant is really really small. You can be seated either in booths or at the bar. Space is very limited so there will ALWAYS be a wait. Also, parking is very difficult!!! However, all this is worth it because this place IS THE BEST SUSHI IN HAWAII. How it works here is: As soon as you get seated, you just choose whatever you want that is coming from the conveyor belt. Every plate has a different color. Each color has a different $ value. There are also stuff that does not come in the conveyor belts suchi as desserts, hamachi kamas, and of course the Donburis! The best thing here by far is the Donburi. For about $7, you get a huge bowl of rice with a mountain of either Spicy Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Tuna, OR a MIX of ALL of them!! I usually get the mixed Don because I'm fat like that. Soooo good and sooo worth it. But if you have a smaller appetite, then the conveyor belt is the way to go. Super fresh nigiri that will satisfy any fish lover. Fish melts in your mouth. My favorite is definitely the Spicy Ahi Tuna. They make it sooo food. The tuna is really really fresh and it is not too overly spicy. Other of my favorites are the Hamachi, Tuna, Salmon Nigiri, the Fried Salmon Skin, Salmon Kama, and of course Hamachi Kama. I am drooling while writing this. Must come back!!!!

    (5)

  • Evander M.

    Mixed Don..that's all I can say. This is my favorite place to get the mixed don which comes with a generous serving of spicy ahi and ahi poke over a load of sushi rice. It's price is great for the amount you get and it comes out relatively quick. Although I mostly come for their mixed don, their sushi and other menu items are also great. The prices may be a little higher than genki sushi but with what you get it is definitely worth it.

    (4)

  • S A.

    One star as I sit here. Put in an order for 4 spicy tuna and 1 ika 20 min ago. There's a line of about 30 out front. The chef in the front is washing dishes?! Really...shouldn't he be pushing out the sushi so the patrons can eat and get the others in?! This is why there's always a wait here vs. genki!

    (1)

  • Jimmy J.

    We've been here a few times and there is always a wait - for a reason - it is reasonably priced and the quality/taste is there. The overall restaurant looks like a school cafeteria so the food/price combo is what is bringing folks in. Their mixed don bowl is a lot of fish over rice for the price. Their eel isn't the best. I ordered the whole fried softshell crab which turned out to be a major hit. They are always filling your cup with tea or water and always stop by asking if there is anything special you want - the service is there.

    (4)

  • Stacey L.

    DELICIOUS! Definitely the best for the quality and price. Sat at the sushi bar and even the sushi from the conveyor wasn't too expensive. I would definitely recommend the mixed don bowl and the spicy ahi bowl. Theyre $8 each during lunch and there is so much fish in the bowls. Everything was super fresh. The restaurant is small so the wait is always pretty long. I would recommend coming before 11 for lunch so you can put your name on the wait list before they even open. Too bad I'm not from Hawaii. If I were, I would definitely make this my go-to place for sushi.

    (5)

  • Eugene C.

    Not bad... The wait wasn't that long on Friday night because I got there at 6. The waitlist got longer at around 6:30-7:00. The food was decent, not as fresh as I want it to be, but good for a conveyor belt sushi place. They did put a lot more rice than normal for the sushi and the rolls. Obviously a way to get people full quicker! Service was great! The ladies would come around multiple times if there was anything we would like to order if we didn't see it on the belt and constant refills on the free green tea! My wife and son (6 year) ate whatever we wanted without looking at the prices of each plate until we were full, and the final bill came out to around $40ish... Not bad for Hawaii!

    (3)

  • Pono L.

    By far my most favorite sushi restaurant on the island. Fresher, cheaper and overall better than Genki. I would suggest donburis and spicy tuna.

    (5)

  • Amanda A.

    I don't eat sushi but my bf loves sushi so when it's his turn to choose a spot to eat it this is it. According to him the sushi is good and affordable. I always get the chicken karaage, kalbi chicken bowl, salmon skin, pumpkin tempura, croquette, or the tempura bowl. The food is good and even though the portions look small I can get full pretty quickly. Even though the wait can be awhile since they're always busy, the service is on point and they clear tables pretty quickly.

    (4)

  • Wendy K.

    Really good experience, delicious fresh food & good service too. Very friendly staff. My new favorite sushi place, will be back again...soon!!

    (5)

  • Jewelyn T.

    SOOO SAD Kuru Kuru!!!! :( Came home from the holidays and I try to make my way to kuru kuru for my sushi fix. I know there's a wait... but this time I waited 1 hour. What made if worst was we were standing outside which had a stink smell... so the 1 hour felt 10 times longer. If was my bfs first time here and he was so upset with his visit. By the time we got seated it was almost closing. Food went a little downhill too. Not to mention we found a tick crawling on the floor of the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant is looking a little beat up too. Next time I'm home... Kuru kuru won't be on my to eat list! Not anymore! Sorry. Next!

    (1)

  • K N.

    1. their spicy tuna is better than genki sushi 2. their service is very slow

    (4)

  • Ian I.

    No one even asked us for drinks or helped us for 15 minutes at our booth. Sad part it wasn't even busy. Never again going to that place.

    (1)

  • Mona S.

    I had been wanting to try Kuru kuru for a long time now . Finally went and wow .. What is all the rave about ? We waited 45 minutes ( expected that , it was 12:45pm) We were lucky enough to get a booth and by now we are def starving . We start just grabbing food from the conveyor and every item that was suppose to be warm . Was COLD! So we didn't eat that and ordered everything fresh . That took a good 10-15 minutes. Everything we ordered was good except the Texas roll .. Not a good flavor combo but others may enjoy it . It was good but a 45 min wait and for cold food doesn't make me want to wait ..I'll stick with Genki -

    (3)

  • Chloe M.

    KURUS! What happened to you? Why you change your menu? Why you no give your sushi steroids anymore? I know that times are rough and all, but you took away my beloved oysters! WE WANT OYSTERS! WE WANT HUGE DONBURIS! WE WANT SUSHI ON STEROIDS! Please...? Or at least bring back one of them? My first experience at Kuru Kuru sushi was unforgettable. I remember being shocked when I saw the ginormous sushi whizzing by on the conveyor belt. I remember being equally shocked when I saw the prices of the ginormous sushi whizzing by on the conveyor belt. The prices are still shockingly affordable, but the sushi is sadly normal sized now. They also took a lot of stuff off of the menu, including their famous donburis, namasu, and fried oysters. Most importantly, FRIED OYSTERS. Ughhhh, why?!?! At Kuru Kuru, two people could pig out for $25. Trust me, I know. My bf and I always order the tempura bowl, hamachi, salmon, and ahi. If we're feeling adventurous we'll order other items, but these are our favorites. The fish tastes fresh, and the tempura is really REALLY good. So good, you could easily forget that you've waited 45 minutes for kaiten sushi. I love the Kurus, but I wish the old Kurus would come back :(

    (4)

  • Jason S.

    Have passed by several times and always looked packed so thought I would give it a spin. Went on weeknight with only 5 - 10 minute wait. You sign in when you get there and they will call you when a spot is available. It is a conveyor belt sushi joint. Staff was nice and attentive and in addition to the belt they have menus if you would like anything in particular. The belt selection was sparse compared to some places I have been to and preparation and presentation was average at best. The tuna and yellow tail seemed to be cut a bit thick and lacked defining flavor. I guess I am just used to at the minimum some eye catching presentation when it comes to sushi and it was just lacking. Average at best, will satisfy your very basic craving but you can probably do better. Located in strip mall with a large parking lot but also with a very large amount of stores/restaurants so usually packed during peak eating hours.

    (2)

  • lacie l.

    So I literally just called to make a phone order and when I was about to ask her how long will it take, she just hung the phone on me! How rude!! When I arrived at the plaza, I luckily got front row parking. immediately i noticed that they were not busy. I would understand if they were busy and they simply couldnt take the heat but they weren't so I don't understand where her rude and unprofessional behavior came from?! As I was walking to the door a chubby male was at the front register and assumes he was goin to assist me but while I was entering he just left and went straight to the kitchen...like what the hell.. so then I was waiting for about a good min and seen the only female worker actually working cleaning tables. She later then assisted me when she noticed I was there. She was the only kind an polite worker there. Overall I am very disappointed with their customer service and do not recommend anyone coming here!

    (1)

  • Caryn W.

    It had been a while since HC and I visited KuruKuru and the only reason we were in the area is because he wanted to eat at Ricado's. For whatever reason, we decided to check if there was a wait at KuruKuru. There were lots of seats open, so we decided to go in and eat. We were seated between another couple and a group of 4. It seemed like the group of 4 had never been to a kaiten place before since they kept making comments on every little thing that passed by. Then to my dismay, the guy next to me, picked up the Philly Roll that I wanted, showed it to his wife, then placed it back on the belt. That is not good kaiten etiquette! Later, the fried mushrooms came around and that same guy felt the need to pick up the container with the mushrooms, touch one, and then put it back on the belt! I wanted those mushrooms! I actually felt bad a little while later since I noticed that the couple next to us had grabbed both dishes that the guy had touched. It made me think, "Hey, I wonder how long he'd been doing that?" HC and I lost our appetite after seeing the guy touch the mushrooms and got our bill shortly afterward. With this kind of situation and given how empty the restaurant was at the time, one of the workers should have seen the guy doing that throughout the time the party was there. However, I'd like the give the workers the benefit of the doubt...maybe they were short-staffed and they were helping more in the back. I do still enjoy the food at KuruKuru and will probably come back in the future. I miss their original donburi bowls though...

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  • Jaylynn A.

    I really wanna love Kuru Kuru. The prices are a little more reasonable than Genki and they don't ruin their version of spicy tuna by dowsing it with teriyaki sauce like Genki. But everytime I come here theres always a sense of rushing, this place is always packed and there is always a wait. This isnt at fault of the workers of course but I enjoy a meal where I can relax. I definitely think they should expand and make their seating larger. Anyway, I come here mostly for their Philly roll cause if you love unagi like I do, this is the best. Their spicy tuna is way better, at least in my opinion than genkis but then again hey both have things I prefer over the other. The ika geso karaage is always served cold and soft as opposed to genki where it is always hot and crunchy. So like I said it goes back and forth really. The staff here is typically friendly but always hurried. My regular here is a spicy ahi don with ebi, Philly roll, ika geso and garlic ahi. This is served with water and free hot tea. I also tried the chawan mushi (sp?) and I loved it! So really, this place is still good but not perfect and I'm gonna come back no matter what. Regardless I'm still a regular.

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  • Gerald R.

    Food was not good. Service sucked and I would have rather went to Genki instead of this hole!

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  • Savvy W.

    Generous portions and decently priced :)

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  • David S.

    While usually a great experience, this particular visit wasn't so great. Bad service! We waited 10 minutes before anyone came so we could order something. We ordered four things. One item never came, and we waited over 20 minutes for Chicken Karaage! Usually it's not this bad, but this time was definitely not good at all!

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  • R M.

    My Husband and I go here every week, if not more. Kuru Kuru Sushi is conveniently located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center, right across of Pearlridge. Kuru Kuru gets busy quite often. We are regulars here and the waitresses know us pretty well. There is this one waitress who already knows EXACTLY what we always regularly order, and brings it straight to us! No hassle of waiting to get your food. What I don't like is how busy it can get. Once seated, it may take 5-15 minutes for a waitress to ask if you want to order anything. It really depends on how busy the place is. For me, I hardly pick anything from the rotating sushi cart. I always order. If a waitress doesn't come the sushi maker will gladly ask if you want to order and relay it to the cook.

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  • Clarissa M.

    This place is super, crazy busy. You got to patient for seats. Once you get seated though the man behind the conveyor belt quickly takes your order. The staff could have been more attentive though for additional orders or drink orders. We tried their salmon skin kaarage, bowls, agedashi tofu, salmon, and tobiko. The rice offered here in your bowl is huge compared to other conveyor belt like restaurants. Everything was fresh and tasty. I wish this joint seated many more people or had another location in town! First time experience was alright.

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  • Ro M.

    Unfortunately service & food quality has gone down. The day we came, there conveyor belt broke= epic fail. Genkis in pearl city is probably better but I would rather drive to Kapolei to eat @ Sushi Bay.

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  • Colin Z.

    Cheap.

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  • Gretchen Q.

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  • Chris H.

    Go early. This place gets busy fast! Expect to wait a while but it's worth the wait! I enjoy the spicy ahi and natto!

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  • Do Y.

    After a day of relaxing on Sunset Beach, we stopped here for dinner on the evening of 4/7. Not much can be said that hasn't already been said, but I'm a fan of this place and look forward to eating here every time we're on Oahu!

    (4)

  • allyson o.

    They've been adding new items to the menu, I noticed... or items not on the menu, but arriving on the belt such as avocado maki (yum)!, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes... My favorite items to eat have changed now due to dieting: salmon nigiri and tamago nigiri. They also have sesame balls, which are like tiny jin duil and are pretty awesome. I like this location a lot. Not really a fan of the Kahala location. Somehow, this one tastes better, and I like the atmosphere more, but I wish success on both spots.

    (5)

  • Inthira M.

    After you read everyone's reviews and decide you should bookmark this as a "restaurant to try" or the next time you think about going out and this place pops up in your mind what should make you choose this place over other restaurants?? In one sentence: They always have a line. Oh and not just any old line, they have one that starts with people lining up even before this place opens. And why not, this place is cheaper than Genki, has more variety, and has fresher and bigger cuts of fish. Lobster balls, tsukemono, rainbow roll, soba AND somen noodles, garlic ahi... the list goes on and on. The cheapest plate is $1.80 and besides the rolls (rainbow, soft shell crab, etc.) I think the most expensive plate is $4 and some change. The staff is also very attentive to the point where you take a sip of water and they're right there to refill it, though what else can they do when their restaurant fills up so fast. The only thing that I need to get off my shoulders and something I think the owners should really take into consideration: OPEN ANOTHER LOCATION!!! :)

    (5)

  • Michael J.

    Every time I leave this place, my stack of empty sushi plates is so big it looks like an accordion. The sushi is delicious. All of it. From the spicy tuna to the tako to the tempura, you will leave here full and with a list of things you want to try next time. You can choose from plate items on the revolving belt or order directly from the menu. Prices range from the more expensive white plates (I believe $4.95) to the less pricy blue plates ($2.95) to the cheaper red plates, with several others in between. Seating is the only issue. They open for lunch at 11:00 and if you aren't there by 10:45, you will likely have to wait for a spot. Of course, by informing people of that, I may have to push my own show time to 10:30...or earlier. Bottom line: the sushi is worth camping out for the night before. If you come here with a large group, you may have to wait for one of the booths...a smaller group of 2-3 people sitting at the counter and the wait isn't quite as long.

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  • Grace N.

    This used to be so great for a kaiten-sushi place. Not so much any more. Since it came under new (or not-so-new by now) management the fish does not taste fresh. The atmosphere of the place was also pretty dead and although the staff did their job they showed no personality. Sad face :(

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  • Katherine N.

    Long ass story short, coworkers and I made a big take out order and we didn't receive one item so we went back to talk to the fat guy at the register and he was super rude. I should give him a crown and dub him the honor of giving "The Worst Customer Service Possible". He insisted that the item was in the bag when it wasn't. Giving more attitude than a teenage girl on her menstrual cycle! Their sushi is piss poor, MSG in sushi and in the rice, nori was soggy, etc. You guys just really suck. :3

    (1)

  • Michael C.

    "Hi, I'm genki sushi, nice to meet you." response: Hello "Hi, I'm Kuru Kuru Sushi, good to meet you." response: Hey! How's it going??!! Great to see you!! After my "introduction" to Kuru Kuru yesterday, it seems that maybe I've found a decent if not more satisfactory alternative to what my cousin likes to classify as "fast food" sushi. I came here for dinner with my cousins (party of 4) arriving around 6pm. It was no surprise to me to see people already waiting for seats, and so we put our name down on the wait list with preference for a booth. About 15-20 minutes later, the hostess comes to inform us that since there is a party of 11 ahead of us it would be unlikely that we would have a booth any time soon. She was quite helpful in trying to arrange counter seating where the 4 us could sit together instead of being separated, and I have to say I was very appreciative of that. FOOD: The menu at kuru kuru seems to be an exact mirror image of the menu at genki sushi with a few noticeable differences: portion size and quality. There's really no way describe it except to say that the portions are generous and......just fresh! The portions on the plates circling on the conveyor belt don't look like they've been sitting out for hours (ala genki sushi), but instead look very appetizing just like the fish were caught only hours before we arrived. My mouth was watering when I tried 2 of my faves, the spicy tuna and scallop mayo....just excellent. Also, for the entire time we were there, the belt was pretty much full with the occasional "puka", unlike it's direct competitor where sometimes I find nothing on the belt I want and must place an order. SERVICE: Quality and fantastic service. I was very impressed at how often the servers stopped by to check up on us to see on how we were doing, and especially for hot tea and water refills. Terrific service overall. Bottom Line: I'll definitely be back!! Hello Kuru Kuru!!

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  • Marvin S.

    Waking up this morning, I couldn't help but think about the delicious bowl of Ahi Poke Don that I had last night at Kuru Kuru Sushi! Yeah, so.... now that I want to eat here every day that I'm here in Oahu, I just can't help think about the actual experience that I had last night. It was really late and we barely got their after 8pm. My buddy and I waited a little bit to sit down and it felt like we were the last ones there. Well, we were really! I never have seen a place that had a conveyer belt that rotated with sushi before! All the places were color coded to match the price you had to pay for each plate. Nice! Another beautiful thing was even before we sat down, there was water and hot tea waiting for us. I felt like an old traveler finally being able to sit down after a long day of moving about(which wasn't entirely untrue). I can tell this place slowed down quite a bit, but I could only imagine people flying in and out of their seats to make room for new customers. I heard this place is packed during peak hours, so thank goodness we weren't here during those times! As for the food itself, I had two plates of garlic ahi, a plate spicy salmon maki, a plate of spicy ahi maki and half of a bowl ahi poki don. WOW. For the price, I could just ordered the ahi poki don($7.95) and maybe something small and eat for about $10! Not bad at all! Yeah, you have to wait. If you're that hungry, don't come here. People complaining about quanity doesn't mean quality don't realize that YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Seriously, if you're rating this place on that, you're missing the mark about what this place is about. You get your sushi fix for cheap and move on. Great customer service, the way you get your sushi(you also can place your order if you don't want to eat from the conveyer) and the prices! Nuff said!

    (5)

  • Angela R.

    Oh no!!! No more delicious, giant sized donburi's?? Yep, you are reading this correctly. Seems as though they discontinued the delicious mixed-don (and the rest of the donburis) that I was so addicted to. Why would any business take away something that was popular or well liked off their menu? After all, I've been eating these bowls for years and it always made a junky day feel a lot better. Geeze they could have raised the price a bit but to take if off the menu completely? I'm really dissapointed.... This ruined my day. They replaced it with mini-dons for $5.99. I got one and it was a disappointment. To be fair although the quantity part is a fail the quality-taste is still good. Sad day in Hawaii nei...

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  • Maggie Y.

    - Rotating Sushi Bar - Fresh fish - Lots of variety - Decent prices - Good portions - Hawaiian hospitality All in all, I had a great experience at this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to friends!

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  • Laurie V.

    Genki Sushi, WHO??? It's cheaper than Genki, by far! And it's better than Genki - taste and size! Once you go Kuru Kuru, YOU NEVER GO BACK!!! Ever since I tried Kuru Kuru, it has become a sushi staple for the college student on a budget or, even, a young adult that doesn't have the $ for restaurant style sushi! Lines are prevalent here; but, SO worth it if you need that sushi fix. MUST SAMPS: mixed-ahi bowl, spicy ahi bowl, tempura bowl --- these bowl are a meal in itself and they're under $6.

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  • Dave F.

    Although there's nothing like the real thing- a sit down bar with a sushi chef creating tasty morsels to your order, I have to say, Kuru Kuru does a good job when it comes to "fast food" sushi. Had the opportunity to try them for the first time the other night. Let me tell you folks, if you're thinking you'll go there, be seated, have your fill of sushi and be outta there in time for the next movie, plan accordingly! Being a very popular restaurant, we waited around twenty five minutes to be seated. Got a good seat which was at the "end of the line" on the bar. Anything that made it to our end was fair game and I didn't have to worry about getting the evil eye from anyone downline who may have been waiting for something I just picked up!!! One of my favorite discoveries was an ahi poke on crispy wonton which was delicious! They also make this spicy tuna don which was just delicious! The kabocha tempura was light and crispy and a perfect side dish for sushi. If you want something that you don't see on the "conveyor", you can order it and they will make it for you. Such was the case when I wanted a natto maki and the ones that were on the belt were taken. Another tasty dish was their Karaage chicken which I really enjoyed. They give great service, always checking on you to see if you need anything or to refill your water or tea. That alone was very commendable!! Give them a try, you'll be happy you did!

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  • Arynn I.

    I like picking my own food off the conveyor. I also like picking food off the conveyor that's fresh. AND I also like being the first table sat. Great start to an early lunch. I'm finding that it's a lot more common here to see people waiting outside for a restaurant to open (don't see it so much when I lived in FL) My friend and I decided to go and left his house at around 10:45 and saw his co-workers outside waiting. Apparently they put their name on the list first and coincidentally made it for 8 people. With me and my friend, we made 8 people. Perfect. Otherwise we woulda had to wait. Well, when we sat down, there was water and hot tea for everyone and a couple of plates - salad and somen salad- just starting to go around. The nice lady working took our orders right away and as things came out on the belt, our table had first choice (cause we were sitting right there!) Now, I figured, yes, it's sushi and most places all serve the same stuff so I TRIED to vary my sushi. Started with an order of Kampyo and Spam sushi and grabbed a Spicy Tuna off the belt. Well, sad to say no kampyo today but I had karaage chicken and that was really good. I really enjoyed the flavor. I also got edamame and a california roll w/spicy ahi on top. Different...Yummy... And my friend paid so I have no idea how much I spent..But, looking at the prices and what I got, it is VERY reasonable! :) I had a great time! Food tasted wonderful, staff was very attentive and I can definitely say I'll be back...not sure when but I will be back! #Yelp 365 Challenge- 027/365

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  • Sajili B.

    Since this place is so close to where I currently live, when I know and guilt myself on fast food I waddle my way down the street and eat here. I suggest start off with a Mixed Don before you start pounding plates down like no ones business. Why? Well its conveyor belt sushi, if you are like me you can keep eating as long as the belt keeps moving. So to lessen the shock on the bill folder, I have to pound a bowl or two of Poke! If you want something that is recently prepared instead of what went around the merry-go round 7 too many times, wash the sushi chef and SNIPE IT! The only downside to this place is when its near meal times, the wait can be excrutiatingly long. I then proceed to another establishment near by. Forget the wait! I'm HUNGRY!

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  • Emma R.

    Food is awesome. Service is ehhh. Girl with the Hello Kitty bow earrings - if there are "rules" for your valued customers, make sure everyone follows them. You're irritating and ruined my lunch on Saturday.

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  • Wayne S.

    I am sure I cant add anymore to the fantastic reviews that they are already getting..............here is my 411..............there is a reason that there seems to always be a line to get food in your stomach, service is good, the portion of topping on top of the sushi rice is generous. Its not the paper thin, or the short cuts of maguro or what ever else is ontop. I had to dock them points for a couple of things, the restaurant was a bit too warm for my liking, the sushi rice was at times warm and that's a HUGE sushi sin, and the restaurant stunk. Really smelt bad like the grease trap needed to be emptied. It is a place that I would go again and again though. I hope they fix the few issues that I had.

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  • Mia S.

    I've noticed a trend here with good sushi eats, that usually they're held in small areas with a conveyor belt setting. Honestly, genius. It redefines the meaning of fast food. but anyway let me start with how one might typically feel during a visit at Kuru-Kuru . So first of, Darn, I wish I knew someone that worked inside; I could just have them write my name down the wait list, then arrive about 30-50 minutes later to avoid that wait. Sadly, I do not know anyone that works at Kuru, so like everyone else I must endure the agonizing pain of waiting while sadly looking at the sushi, so close yet so far, and every time some one finishes their meal, you excitedly count the seats available, and pray to the sushi Gods, that the newly wiped and ready for the next customer area will soon be yours, but no...another ten to twelve more minutes pass by and finally, oh finally you get to eat! worth it.. . Yes! totally worth the wait. The four star thing is all based on the size and how busy the place can get. Alright, now to the Sushi. First of all the goodies are divided into different colored plates. Quality wise, to me every section are equally good eats, no matter what color plates you get, the work put into each roll is noticeably there;specially with the amount of ingredients they used for each one. Make is a goal to have a colorful set at the end, Try something from each set. No discrimination! ' Every thing taste so fresh, well made and each bite is definitely worth taking. The chunks of poke they attach with each plate is astonishing, base on how much it cost. Now they got a good variety of things to eat here as well, they mostly have traditional Japanese eats, so miso soup and tempura (etc,,nomnomnom) Some of the stuff served is kinda greasy, which I think is an acquired taste, dip in in soy sauce and it usually ends up tasting great anywasy but In japan the conveyor belts rarely had anything super greasy or cooked at all, but we are in Hawaii. So oh well. But a must while at kuru-kuru..the Poke Ahi Spicy thing.. let's face it. Since you usually you don't have order from the menu and just grab whatever entices your eyes. I rarely check the names out of the stuff I eat. *_* fail. Now If you don't see what you want on the belt do not be afraid to ask. The servers actually stop by every like five to seven minutes or so asking "want more water?, want more tea? can I help you? everything ok?" I swear...every five minutes. or it felt like it. I mean I appreciate the customer service! thank you, thank you, and I understand that there's a heap of people waiting, but if one can't even finish a sentence without a server interrupting with those questions, I.... /)__- I mean I guess I understand, it gets pretty hectic, And you want people out as fast as possible, but if I waited for almost half an hour to be served, I just want some time to sit down and enjoy my meal. But I the checking up on someone every five minutes feels annoying rather than helpful, but again that also plays in into the "size category". My opinion. the Genki down the road and kuru-kuru should switch places. YAY for a bigger Kuru-Kuru 2013! The End! Side note: if you really can't stand the wait! COCO's curry is right next door, equally delicious! (caution cash only)

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  • Taylor T.

    Sushi is my all time favorite food. I've been to various sushi restaurants and I must say that Kuru Kuru Sushi would have to be my favorite. They have very good Spicy Ahi, salmon bellys and they are very generous with their donburis. Over the years their prices have went up but it is still very reasonable. I go there about two times a week and the service there is pretty good but there is always at least a 10 minute wait, but it is very worth it! If you go around dinnertime and you don't feel like waiting and want your food now, I recommend that you order take-out because around 3 pm to closing this place will be packed. Another thing that I love about Kuru Kuru is after all the yummy sushi, they have desserts! My favorite is the coffee jello and it's less than $2! If you're a sushi lover like me you should definitely check it out!

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    I have to say that I wish there were more locations on Oahu! Everytime I eat here, I'm never disappointed. The food is always fresh and tasty. Also the service is fast and friendly, which adds to the overall experience and makes me want to come back again. My favorite thing to order? Spicy salmon bowl!!! Sooooo good! Lol

    (5)

  • Arthur S.

    Kuru Kuru rates four stars in my book. It isnt the best, most freshest sushi, but it definitely cures the itch. The portions are much bigger than genki, and the quality is pretty much the same as genki. I think they also have the same dish menu with slight differences. Dont come to Kuru Kuru on an empty stomach, unless you like feeling like starving. The wait for kuru kuru is unbelievably long. So if you even as much as feel a little grumblin in your tummy. Put your game face on! and get to kuru kuru a.s.a.p the wait is ridiculous! People in here loooooveee taking their time. Who wouldnt, with such big toppings? It takes time to endeavor this fresh fish feast. Service is great here. Waitresses constantly on the lookout for that empty water glass, catering to the customers needs with behemoth sushi plates strategically placed in front of the customers. Atmosphere- People on the waiting list laid out on the sidelines, gazing into the face of hunger while watching a midst the battlefield of all those currently slaying delicious assortments of sushi. Food- Nothin better than smashing those hunger pains with a massive mix don or spicy don bowl, cus as at kuru kuru eattin big never tasted so good.

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  • Chad Y.

    I like sushi...and when I am in the mood for sushi, I want copious amounts of sushi. Yet, I lack the funds for copious amounts of sushi. Where does one go? Well, the original Kuru Kuru Sushi certainly is a good choice to visit if the mood strikes. They offer a good selection of your staples, affordable prices, and decent service. The selection of sushi is good whether you want your maguro, inari, or philly rolls. It isn't going to have specialty items, however the selection certainly won't disappoint you. Is the quality going to be the greatest? No, but it certainly won't make you cringe. Prices are its highest point with pricing rather affordable when compared to a lot of other establishments. Service is sort of bleh and nothing wowing but nothing disappointing. All in all...just a-ok. Yelp 365 Challenge: #16/365

    (3)

  • Kobe O.

    How do you know a restaurant is good.....lines out the door even though the place looks run down and dirty. My wife and kids had a hair cut appointment on a Sunday at 3:45pm and the line was out the door! The line never went down and when we signed in a 5pm, it took about a 15 minute wait to get a space on the counter. When we left, line is out the door, standing room only waiting,.....the wait list had 15 parties signed in....at an average of 3 per a party, that's 45 people! There's like a gazillion restaurants in this mall, and everything is emply except, Kuru Kuru, the Curry Place and the Vietmanese Place. Ok I may be harsh about the cleanliness, but I'm used to going to the newer Kahala location. Big difference in the ambience and popularity. Food is the same at both locations, although the conveyour belt is moving pretty fast in the Aiea location and is packed with alot of different plates of food. Kahala Pros - Very clean and new looking Hardly any lines Waiting area is on the outside versus inside. Cons - Seems like less selection Lees volume, so less turnover in inventory (freshness of food?) Aiea Pros- Better selection High Volume Cons- Dirty and runned down....but I guess you don't have time the clean or renovate when you're pumping business 24/7 Got to wait a while for a table The waiting area is inside the restaurant.....so it's hard to have a leisure meal when all these inpatient eyes are looking at you to leave....... Nevertheless, Kuru Kuru is a good deal and both locations rock. The funny thing about the Aiea location.....the plate on the coveyour belt always looks like somebody took the plate, ate something, and put it back. There was like half eaten/filled plates that looked mangled. Pretty hilarious!

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  • Dustin W.

    Kuru Kuru seems to have a new menu too, nice new items. The quality has gone back up, waaaay up. Loved it.

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    Everyone goes on and on about how good kuru kuru sushi is. Personally I think they've gone downhill ever since they opened. First off their location is HORRIBLE. I hate that area. It always smells bad and parking is unbelievable. The wait is always ridiculous and I would never go there with more then three people unless you have the time to wait. I don't understand why they won't move locations or expand considering how popular they are. Their portion sizes of fish is very generous but that's all they have to offer and the pieces have gotten smaller over time probably because they're losing money with giving such big amounts of fish and with the price of ahi going up. I've never gotten it but I hear the size portions of the popular donburi's have definitely decreased over time. Their service is HORRIBLE. They have such rude servers who have absolutely no personality. They have about six servers running around like chickens without a head. They need structure or something. I'm sorry. I don't like being asked three times if I'm doing okay within a two minute span. They all have the face of "i hate my life". If you can't be friendly in a place where you are constantly working with people and depending on their tips I think you should try applying for a behind the desk job where you don't have interaction with people. But of course just like what I said in my genki review they're probably just burnt out from the high volume of customers. I hope they're not like that outside of work. Also if you look closely everything looks so worn and torn. Kuru Kuru isn't even more then ten years old yet they look like they've been there for more then 30 years. Some things NEED replacing. Everything just looks so crusty. Hire a clean team or something..

    (2)

  • Melissa M.

    I have been going to Kuru Kuru since it opened almost 6 years ago. I know that's around when it opened because my oldest son was born 6 years ago and I used to bring him with me and mom to eat there. We have eaten at other places, namely Genki Sushi and this is far better than that. The portions that they give you are much larger and the prices are cheaper also. I can't stop telling people that they need to come here and eat their sushi because the fish is fresher, the service is better and the people are nicer. The rice tastes better, the ahi tataki is always good and you can't get better spicy ahi anywhere else in the state. I also love it becuase it is right next to my house which is extremely convenient for me along with being very affordable. They have something for everyone and are always busy so its best to go early and stay late. Once 7 p.m. hits good luck getting in because the wait is at least 30 - 45 minutes. Once you do get in you will realize that the wait has been worth it and I promise you will become a return customer of theirs.

    (5)

  • James A.

    The price is very reasonable. I really liked every dish I picked from the turning thing. Only thing I didn't like was the WAIT! If you feel like you want to pig out with sushi, this is the place where you can eat all you want for low price. The quality of the sushi is good enough to deserve my five stars. I'm from northern cali where million sushi restaurant is around. I know what I'm talking about. =)

    (5)

  • Lai T.

    I won't lie, I love the service at Kuru Kuru Sushi! I wish I could say the same about the food...however, nothing we ate really leaves me craving more. We came during an off hour in order to avoid the long waits for a table, but in return had a very limited selection in terms of what was available on the conveyor belt. Granted, we could have ordered anything off the menu-there were a couple of things which I wanted to try but they were not available...like the beef tataki.

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  • April m.

    This place was okay, not much to it just simple sushi.. The hand rolls were self made. The seaweed came in plastic and you had to roll it up yourself .. It didn't seem fresh to me. So when I'm back and town I'd probably yelp another sushi joint. Btw way the sushi rolls are super small

    (2)

  • Bryanie R.

    After going to Genkis the other day, I had to save my self and go back to Kuru Kuru. This place is the best with awesome service & sushi. Not much of a sushi fan, so this means a lot. My favorite location.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    I love coming to Kuru Kuru....hate the wait! I guess everyone loves them too. Expect to wait at least 20 minutes to get seated. They must mix crack into their spicy ahi cause I can't seem to get enough of it!!! For conveyor belt sushi I think it's excellent. Not too bad pricing and the fish is cut pretty thick. Their service is excellent and fast! I recommend trying their Spicy Ahi and Unagi Nirigi. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Tom S.

    typical conveyor belt sushi. Seemed a bit understaffed. Good if you are going alone or with only a couple of people. May have to wait a while for a seat. Sushi: prices are okay. portions are a bit small. I don't know if I went on an off day but the sushi wasn't very good...maybe the seafood was bit old, in fact I felt a little sick after I left. The chicken karaage was also the worst I ever had, dry and wayy salty. Also they don't have the full size donburi and no mixed don anymore. Without this, I do not really see what would make Kuru Kuru a better choice against Genki, SushiSan, etc.

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  • Ira J.

    With nearly 250 reviews and an average rating of more than 4 stars, I think it is safe to say we have a consensus on Kuru Kuru Sushi: its good sushi for a good price. So, instead of reiterating that opinion here once again, I thought I use this forum to discuss Kuru Kuru Sushi lunch strategy. Of all the places we go for lunch, only Kuru Kuru Sushi requires a strategy discussion. The strategy has but one goal: to minimize wait time. Get there too early on the wrong day, and you'll have set yourself up for an unnecessary wait. Get there a little too late and you'll be waiting even longer. You see, Kuru Kuru Sushi is so popular, that by the time it opens at 11:00, it will likely have more people in line for lunch than it can seat at the same time. Today, we had a good strategy, but we executed it poorly and paid for our mistake. Our goal was to be at the door at 11:00. Being a Wednesday, that seemed about right. Unfortunately, we had to check to oil in the car before we left work and got there at 11:03. The party of 4 that stepped through the door right ahead of us was seated immediately. We got to cool our heels for 30 minutes. On Monday and/or Tuesday, you can be a little later. And on Friday, you should be there by a quarter-till to make the first seating. I guess later in the week more folks pry themselves out of the office for lunch, and/or the Catholics count sushi as the Friday fish. So you don't want to eat lunch so early? The timing gets a little tougher to calculate if you're not aiming for the first seating. Most people sit at the conveyor for about 30 minutes. That means at roughly 11:30 the second seating will be under way. By what would be the third seating, things are probably staggered enough that it is not worth calculating. I'm sure there's a time by which things start to taper off and you can walk right in and sit immediately for a late lunch. Our lunch gang does not do late lunches. So I don't have much experience with that strategy. However, as we left Kuru Kuru Sushi today at 12:05, there were people waiting, but many of the waiting-seats provided were empty. So, maybe... 12:30 might have worked? However, please be aware: past performance is not a guarantee of future results!

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  • Juliann C.

    All you need to know is that its BETTER THAN GENKI SUSHI! They give a lot of fish if you order the donburis!

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  • Connie W.

    After waiting over 45 minutes, you better believe I had my expectations high for Kuru Kuru. And the verdict? I'll go ahead and spoil the review: BEST sushi-go-round on the island. Me and Kuru Kuru? It's a win-win combination. Without a doubt, I'd order the spicy tuna-don again and again. And again and again. The bowl is big enough to easily share between two or three people. Being a Texas native, I had to try the Texas Roll, and I deem what's essentially a bulgogi roll worthy of such a fantastic name. The number of different offerings here is incomparable to other kaiten sushi places. The sashimi is good and prices are just right. There's a long wait for a reason. Get in line!

    (5)

  • Natasha S.

    If u like Genki, you gotta try here. They have pretty much the same kinds of sushi and food at lower prices with bigger portions. The food deserves 5 stars. Only downfall is the wait time for a table and the lack of cleanliness in the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Maria A.

    My family and I just moved here a few weeks ago and have been looking for a good sushi place. Found this place based on Yelp reviews. We were extremely happy we came by. The prices were impressive. Good selection and good portion size. There was a wait to be seated, place has minimal seating. Wait was reasonable. Staff was very friendly and checked up on us often (but not excessively) Their kimchee was delicious. Will be returning for sure.

    (5)

  • Alexander A.

    I come from the Peninsula area of CA. Sushi here is popular on every corner. Went with my folks for vacation and we were looking for a sushi spot. With the abundance of great reviews on yelp we decided to give it a try. Parking here was terrible as it's in a small shopping center. Entering the restaurant too, was not as great as i read. A line of people were seated at the waiting area. When we were finally seated to a booth near the kitchen it didnt seem so cleanly. However inspecting where they made the sushi it did. Now opposed to CA style of sushi everything here is jumbo sized! Its not made traditionally they use a machine to roll the rice and were picking out the seafood from a fridge. It felt more like a fast food chain of sushi. Yet it wasnt a great experience nor bad. If you dont mind waiting for some jumbo sized foods and not expect amazing sushi but mediocre then go there.

    (3)

  • Lindsay J.

    I love kuru kuru sushi. Better than Genki's. Now, before you judge me... have you eaten at kuru kuru? Their sushi is so much fresher than Genki's. For that reason alone is why my loyalty lies with kuru kuru. Favorite things to eat? Hamachi nigiri Salmon nigiri w/mayo & onions Ahi nigiri Caterpillar roll Dragon roll Spicy ahi Salmon skin Kabocha tempura Ingen (green bean tempura) Chawanmushi If you haven't been, you should go and eat your heart out.

    (5)

  • Keith I.

    Their spicy tuna and poke sushi is the best!

    (4)

  • Michele K.

    I admit that after going to conveyor belt restaurants in Japan, I'm a little picky when it comes to sushi. I'm not a big fan of genki's and I heard that this place was so much better so I decided to try it out.... and can conclude that its OVERRATED. It is definitely not worth the wait. I went at 2PM on a weekday and waited over 30 minutes. The sushi was a little better than genkis, but not worth the drive from town to aiea in addition to the wait. I was surprised at the ratio of fish to rice though. Normally, places give lots of rice and a tiny piece of fish... but here they gave less rice and more fish. Service was not bad. Overall, not impressed by this place.

    (2)

  • Jonathan B.

    I like the food... But the service is bad. The dude at the front looks like he doesn't want to be there. Waiters don't smile. It just killed the vibe. Ill just drive a couple more miles to genkis.

    (3)

  • Joshua W.

    Not really good at all. Don't know what all these positive reviews are about but this is really not what I would call good sushi. Definitely will not go back or recommend. It wasn't terrible. Just below standard. I've been to Genki's recently and though they have a similar style restaurant, the food was definitely better. If you like Genki's, stick with that. If not, Kuru Kuru is a step down not up.

    (2)

  • Elysia R.

    Maybe 3 months ago, I would have totally given this place 5 stars regardless the parking space and the long wait BUT I havent been here for awhile. I went about 2 months ago and I was so shocked when I notice that the donburi bowls are smaller and only few dollars cheaper however it seems stuffed and huge if you sit down and order a bowl rather than a take out. Price: Raised by a few cents to dollar so it is almost like Genki now. Parking: CRAZY?! So much stores AND a gym located at the back that it is hard sometimes to find one and add that with your hunger plus a long line after, OMG talk about driving yourself mad. Service: I liked their old workers better but they have a lot of new workers now and they ignore a lot of orders and they even forgot to bring my order of oyster fry and my boyfriend's ikura which he was totally upset about. Right before leaving, one server asked how was everything and my boyfriend could not help but say "sucks. must be the service." Then we just left and no tip because they ignored us many times and forgot our orders even if we asked over and over. Amount: The portion are still about the same but the donburi bowls really decreased big time. Very disappointing. Waiting time: I notice that if you go during the weekdays such as Wednesday or Thursday between open time-2 pm, they do not have a long waiting list anytime after that until closing time, the line is crazy. The longest wait I ever had to deal with was on a Friday around 415pm and did not have a seat until 545pm. LONGEST WAIT I TELL YOU! Favorite: Oyster fry, spicy tuna, shrimp fry, and ahi poke. Order them fresh because 1) oyster fry taste better off the fryer and so does the shrimp. 2) spicy tuna and poke has crispy seaweed and the fish just melts YUM! Environment: They have AC but if it is busy, body heat will make the place, hunger, and long wait totally a mood killer. They have their own bathroom and it is single. I must say, it is very dirty and stink. If you do not want to ruin your appetite, do not use the bathroom before or after if you do not want to SEE-FOOD after. Overall, USED to love coming here at least 4-5 times a month but after new employees, decreased donburi, and lack of good service I do not crave this place as often anymore.

    (3)

  • Catherine K.

    It was good, trust me, but Honestly it was so similar to genki it didn't surprise me too much I will say the portions were much bigger than genki but the wait was much too long. I really despise having to wait in a cramped space for so long I will definitely call and order to go next time :) My favorite of all time here would have to be the coffee jello !! spicy ahi donburi ahi tatake I can't remember everything I ordered haha ! But definetely a place everyone should go and check out

    (4)

  • Bradley H.

    Okay, back up to 5 stars. After trying other places including Sushi San (review coming soon), I realized that this place is still the best place for sushi in Hawaii--for value and portions. The price of fish is going up, and the prices are going up across the board, but i am never disappointed with the quality and quantity that they provide. Of course the servers are very friendly as well and i don't think my water cup or tea cup ever gets more than half full before being refilled. Happy Eating!

    (5)

  • Lei L.

    i went there to dine in and the wait for the line is long all the time the waitstaff is ok not that friendly but ok...now the food.. we ordered the spicy tuna wonton and she found like a sponge like substance mixed in the ahi tuna!!! it was so disgusted we called the server who sat us and asked to speak to the manger on duty she asked if there was a problem and my friend showed her what was found....she comped our meal and idk but going to sushi bars like that i am a little stekchy...not eating there again and the prices are ok but wont return

    (1)

  • Kendra N.

    Kuru Kuru Sushi is one of those places you selfishly wish only a handful of people knew about. Back in the day when Kuru Kuru was still new, we used to roll in with our 50 quart cooler of ice and beer and easily get a booth for 6 no problem. Nowadays, there is no room for any kind of cooler. This place is always packed. And it's packed for good reason. Just as in the old days, the pieces of sushi are so big they are literally hanging off the rice. The salmon is consistently melt-in-your-mouth buttery. And, the ahi is always fresh- my favorites are ahi poke and negitoro. For more fancier stuff- try the dragon roll or rainbow roll. Sometimes the line is just too much to handle, so to-go I order either an ahi poke or mix don. They slightly reduced the size of the bowl in the last 2 years but it's not noticeable. I still can't finish the thing. A little tip- This place opens at 11:00 am. However, you can start writing your name down on the "wait list" from 10:30 am. Usually I get there by 10:45 for lunch. If you can't make it before 10:50 am, then wait until 11:15 to arrive since the first turnover of customers typically occurs between 11:30-11:45 am. After that, expect to be waiting for a good 35-40 minutes at least. Also, I found that arriving around 4:45 pm for dinner typically has about a 5-10 minute wait. Then, by about 5:45, it starts getting really packed. One last note- If you are thinking, "dang, this line is outrageous, maybe I should drive 5 minutes down Kam highway to Genki?" DON'T DO IT! You'll be sorry because you'll still have your Kuru Kuru expectations on your taste buds. Instead, just get something to go.

    (5)

  • SS S.

    This is a review of a particular employee and not the food! I would give this place 5 stars for the food as it's fresh, fast, and delicious. Went early 10:30 am on Sunday to beat the lunch rush. I was the 2nd person to sign in. My family was enjoying the wait and the view and waiting for 11am. It was around 11am and I had to step outside to take care of something and I come back in and notice that my family isn't seated where I thought we would be since I was 2nd and we were a party of three, I thought we would be in the back booth not the regular booth. Doesn't make sense, they can sit more people in the regular booth than three? I come over and my wife is giving me the look from hell. If you are married you know the look. I asked her what happened and the employee who was seating people couldn't read my handwriting and kept calling the wrong name and skipped our party, so she went to check and was told to sit there and gave my wife bad attitude and ruined the day. I am not sure if this particular employee is part owner/ son of a owner/ son of a son of owner/ or a relative of a owner but unless this guy is related I don't think he would have a job. Yes, I am talking about you Mr. Fathead, Mr. Who sits People. You ruined a great Sunday lunch with your chopstick up your ass attitude. If you don't want to be working there by god don't but don't take your bad attitude and spread it to the people who want to enjoy good food. The strange thing is this isn't the first time we've experienced this from the same guy. I would not come back here if I see Mr. Fathead working! Either clean up your attitude or work in the back making sushi because you have no people skills and your attitude sucks.

    (1)

  • Kasey B.

    I was craving sushi tonight, so the hubby and I thought we'd give Kuru Kuru a try. I have to say, it was just okay. Not fantastic, and I wouldn't say the sushi is better than Genki, but there are a couple of aspects they do better, namely the service. Everyone working here tonight was genuinely friendly and customer focused. My water and tea were never empty, and the waitresses, even the sushi chefs behind the counter checked in on us frequently to see if we needed anything. The other thing I loved was the kabocha tempura. I could eat just that. I love tempura, but I was disappointed by the shrimp tempura roll. It had a funny taste to me, but when I handed it to my hubby, he took a bite, shrugged, and scarfed it down. Go figure. He also really loved the mixed don. I thought the chicken karaage was pretty tasty, but a little on the dry side. The other plus this place has is that it is cheaper than Genki, but with fewer menu offerings. Still a good place if you need a quick sushi fix.

    (3)

  • Dionna K.

    Sadly, everything about Kurukuru has got worse! I use to love this place. The quality is not as good as it was before. The spicy tuna has too much mayo in it. The prices have gone up and quality has gone down. Even the service is not as good, the waitresses are not as on it as before, I often have to ask for things I already ordered because they forgot to get it. I don't know if they got new management or just decided to change it up, but it is terrible.

    (2)

  • Holland M.

    Great cheap sushi. My friends and I always go here when we want sushi. The wait is usually really long if you're waiting for a booth. It's almost always packed around 4 and later. But, it's definitely cheaper than Genki Sushi and they allow you to bring your own drinks. Even alcohol! I usually order the dragon roll, which is different from the one I'm used to. It's made with eel instead of beef. Spicy Ahi maki (always my fav), nigiri, and anago P: They have a really nice potato croquette made of yam and sweet potatoes. YUMMERS!!!

    (4)

  • Grace T.

    Stopped by after a long day of work and it was great. The wait wasn't too long and the they stepped up their customer service from the last time I came here! Good job! It looks like they got new workers so that could of helped! Will definitely come here more often!

    (4)

  • Kelly H.

    Kuru Kuru is greater than Genki If that doesn't say something...I don't know what will. I tried kuru kuru for the first time the other week and almost died from all the deliciousness. If a freak accident happened after that meal and I actually died, I would have died a happy camper! The spicy ahi don is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. I really liked it because it was HUGE and the ahi chunks are ground up super fine, they are actual chunks. Similar to genki, you can order from a menu or wait for the dishes to come around on the revolving belt. However, kuru kuru had WAY BIGGER portions of fish and better quality fish than I have had at genki thus far. The unagi sushi had a HUGE piece of unagi over the rice (the unagi covered the top of the rice and about an inch on each side) O.O Deals. Also, the service was a lot better than genki. They kept on coming by to take our orders, fill our waters, and fill our tea. A++

    (5)

  • Kristine C.

    Went to this spot for the first time today. The only down part is waiting a long time. They have a huge selection of sushi from raw to cooked and if not on the conveyor, they can make it fresh to your liking. The price is affordable and the tea was not black and old. The waitresses are attentive to refill teas, water every 5 mins. Parking may be a bit of a challenge (again depending on what time you go), they're busy most of the time. Otherwise don't leave the island without trying them.

    (4)

  • Doris D.

    The five stars is in the context of conveyor belt sushi places. Obviously, it doesn't top the other awesome, authentic Japanese restaurants out there. I would venture to say that Kuru Kuru has the best conveyor belt sushi on the island. For what it is, the dishes are fresh, good quality, and the variety is plentiful. It's also a good value. The biggest surprise is that I grabbed the tempura off the belt thinking it'd be cold, but it was piping hot, especially the pumpkin tempura which was very delicious. The salmon, spicy tuna, and tuna were tasty as well. The great thing is that turnover is quick, so all the dishes are freshly made. We didn't order the famous donburi but we certainly saw it fly out of the kitchen; the bowl is huge and looks like a terrific value. All I have to say is that I'll never look at Genki sushi the same way again! Also, arrive a bit early, this place fills up quickly! I think we waited about 30-45 minutes on Friday night.

    (5)

  • Lilo B.

    I HATE conveyer belt sushi! I've always been grossed out by it especially after Genki Sushi. But my family raved about this place so they dragged me and I'M SO GLAD they did! One of my FAVORITE sushi places! It's always busy so the food is never on the belt long! Plus, you don't get premade cold sushi! The chef is constantly making a variety of things. PLUS, you can order your sushi from a waitress if you want to avoid the belt all together! Try the pumpkin, spicy ahi, and don mix! Can't wait to be back on the island to have more KURU KURU!

    (5)

  • Gina P.

    OMG!!! Come closer so I can slap the sh*t outta you!!! This place is the absolute BOMBEST SUSHI JOINT EVERRR!!! I will never get over this Aiea eatery. And I can not believe this is happenin' in my own home town! Okay, my hubby and I were NOT dreaming, the SLABS off fresh melt-in-your-mouth fish on the rice 'units' were HUMONGOUS, GINORMOUS, REDONKULOUS, whatever you wanna call it, all of that! The prices were so very affordable. We came to eat here twice when I went back home and each time, all of the seats were taken, there is always a line and it's just plain off the mothaf***** hook! Whatever you decide to order, I can swear on my mom's and my dead grandmomma's grave that you'll reach INSTANT ORGASMIC NIRVANA with each bite!... True that, my weebles. Eat here then go tell all your friends how Auntie Gina was right... *; )

    (5)

  • Marnie W.

    Although I love the food and the prices here, this Kuru Kuru branch definitely needs a lot of work on the rest of it. I think it goes without saying that - since this sushi place had its sole location in Pearl Kai from 2003 until only last week Saturday - eating here usually means having to wait up to an hour for a seat / booth. Based on my observations during the last few times I've been here at various times of the day/night, I've found that the long wait can be a result of one of the following aspects/trends: 1. Restaurant layout: not enough space for more seats. KKS should consider getting rid of the waiting area. If they put those chairs outside, then perhaps the conveyor belt could be elongated or even widened. Getting rid of the booths would also make room for more chairs. 2. Dilly-dally types. It's similar to what I like to call the "Crowded Parking Lot Syndrome." This is what can happen when you're waiting for a parking space - *any* parking space - to open in a very busy lot and someone is about to leave. He/she notices you waiting, so they proceed to take their sweet a$$ time getting out. I've seen patrons at Kuru Kuru still sitting down a while after they've eaten, talking story to each other. Perhaps implementing a time limit (based on party size) would be a good idea. 3. Sushi servers: apparent lack of emphasis on taking orders. On my last visit, we waited a good ten minutes or so to have anyone approach us. The sushi chef ended up noticing us just sitting there (i.e., not eating), so *he* took our order. This has never happened to me at any other conveyor belt type of restaurant. Now that Kuru Kuru has a Kahala Mall branch, the original location should consider taking this opportunity to step up its game and finally be up to par with the pretty decent sushi it's already known for.

    (3)

  • Bianca S.

    The way this place is always packed I decided to give it a try for lunch. I was surprised that the sushi was not better. The tea was hot & watered down tasted like hot water! The California roll slices were huge one slice filled up half of the plate. The spicy salmon maki had a bone in it. I think I will make a drive to SushiSan.

    (3)

  • Emily T.

    I came here, per friend's suggestion, and am absolutely in love! It's raw fish HEAVEN here. Okay, so I admit, living in the valleys of California we don't exactly get the greatest and freshest pickings of fish. So my taste and expectations aren't quite as high as others' may be. However, for less than $15 for a belly full of yummy fish, I would say that's a win win win! Their plates are packed with sashimi, so each plate, ranging from $2-$7 was well worth the value. I loved the ahi poke and the spice tuna. Soft fish, tasty sauce. Oh my, my mouth is salivating... The hamachi sashimi was AMAZING. So moist, it almost melted in my mouth on contact. Hands down, the best hamachi I've ever tasted. The salmon sashimi was also really tasty, but comparable to other sushi restaurants. The tuna sashimi wasn't stellar, but it wasn't bad either. The coffee jello dessert was really interesting. The jello itself was bitter, as coffee should be, and swimming in a pool of sweetened cream. It was a familiar combination, in a unique form, a must try! I cannot wait to come back to Kuru Kuru again!

    (5)

  • Kiichi R.

    Simply put: Spicy Ahi Bowl. The rest of their sushi selection is typical of a kaitenzushi. I am a strict sushi eater, as I will compare any and all sushi in Hawai'i to what I can/have eaten in Japan (years of eating). Price is definitely affordable, again, especially with their MASSIVE Spicy Ahi Bowl. It does get crowded as they are a very popular venue. Only once, in my many times eating here, has the service been a little slow. But in my most recent visit, they were nicely staffed and I was waited on very frequently. Definitely a place to hit up for some sushi.

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    Kaiten sushi or conveyor belt sushi. Yes we had to wait about 45 minutes, but it was worth it. It was our first meal in hawaii when we flew in and we were not disappointed. They have different colored dishes that correspond to a certain price. We ate a lot of food and it only came out to be about 40 dollars for 2 people which was pretty awesome. Some highlights of this place was their combination donburi which included spicy mayo tuna and ahi poke over a bed of rice. Also their various nigiri were all pretty good but not on the same level as Sasabune and other high end places. Would definitely recommend to friends and family who visit the island.

    (4)

  • Kellen I.

    Around and around and around the sushi goes at Kuru Kuru Sushi! This place has hands down the BEST Kaiten-zushi restaurant on the island of O'ahu. From the cheap plates to the great portions and friendly staff, this place is nothing short of perfect...okay nothing is perfect. But Kuru Kuru comes really x 500000 close! Okay. I have one teeny little gripe about Kuru kuru. A reeeeeal manini one. The waiting sucks. Okay parking too. But the wait is loooong. Bring someone to talk to or your iPhone/Pod/Pad/NDS/PSP/Laptop/Book/eReader or something to do while you impatiently fidget on a chair waiting inside or pace to walkway outside while you wait praying that they announce your name so that you may take a seat at the sushi conveyor belt. But you know what yelp? The wait is TOTALLY and ABSOLUTELY worth it! Oh my Goshness where to start! Let's see... First off, the price. The price here has not changed much since this place opened while its nearest competition, Genki Sushi (also a Kaiten-Zushi style restaurant) has increased its price a number of times. Hardly ever do I find myself not taking a plate because it doesn't seem like the sushi on the plate is not worth the price. Secondly, the staff is also great and each time you go there even if you don't frequent Kuru Kuru too often, the staff you see is almost the same. That means that employee turn over is low. And that means either the pay is crazy crazy good and/or the employees are treated nicely and therefore would be more prone to treat the customer nicely! a Win win!! Lastly, of course, the food. The portions here are huge! Try ordering one of their $8 Don (Bowls). They have four to choose from. I'd recommend either the Mix or Spicy Dons. They give plenty of topping piled high on rice garnished with green onions, egg, and masago. I eat a lot and I have a hard time finishing off one of their dons! Also, their spicy tuna is wonderful and it isn't as spicy when compared to Genki's or G-Sushi's which is great for those who can't handle spicier food. I love their Spicy Tuna. It's soo oishiii!! And speaking of portions, they don't just pile toppings onto their gunkan (nori wrapped style). Their nigiri-style (topping on sushi ball) sushi has modest portioned toppings as well. Even though everything is pre-cut for efficiency purposes, the slices are done correctly and are thick to boot. You definitely get your money's worth if you just like to eat Maguro (Tuna), Sake (Salmon), and/or Hamachi (Yellow tail/fin? One of those :P). But it isn't only about the aforementioned items. They have a very expansive menu and always are experimenting with new menu items. Over the years, I've tried pretty much their entire menu and I haven't found anything I don't like and a few new favorites . Although I'm sad that they discontinued a few of my favorites...(Nishin Kazunoko and Coconut Jello, may you rest in peace). Some MUST TRIES: Spicy Tuna: It's damn good. Order it. No need explain yah? If you reeeeeeally love the stuff, get the don. The monster mountain of tunalishiousness is a steal at $8! Negitoro: Negi = green onion, Toro = BEST PART OF THE AHI!! They simply grind the belly part of the ahi (i.e. the TORO), top it with green onion and serve it on a GREEN PLATE! GREEN PLATE! So what if it isn't a slice of fish!? That'd cost you 10x as much. :P Shime Saba: Okay, this is a personal favorite. Not for everyone. It's essentially pickled mackerel atop rice. If you ever ate "Battera" from Kozo, you'll seriously love this too. Fishy, vinegary goodness. Lastly, try a "TEXAS ROLL." Texas is probably the last thing that comes to mind when talking sushi but let me explain. Okay ready. Roll KALBI (Korean style shortribs) reverse maki style with some red leaf lettuce and serve it atop a little chili oil with some sesame seeds. It's a green plate and oh soooo oiiishhiiii!!! Must try. Must try. Okay what else is supercalifragilisticexpialidelicious on the menu...it's all good actually. For real! From the Natto, Nasuzuke, Ingen, Hamachi, Maguro, Ikura and everything in between, this place roxxx! In all seriousness folks the hunt for parking, the long wait to get a table, and the patience it takes to hope and pray that some one doesn't take that Spicy Tuna plate that has a little more than the rest of them to come around to your table will be very well worth it for your taste buds and even your wallet! This place will make you come back to it over and over and over again. :) p.s. DId anyone see those cute characters they put on their menu? They so should make T-Shirts with those cute things on em. I'll buy one...or two or three! XD

    (5)

  • Jo-Lynn R.

    Worst experience here ever!... First they sat 3 parties of 2 before us... Then they seat us @ a filthy booth.. I asked the server to sweep the floor, she looked @ me like I was troubling her.. I offered to do it myself since she didn't look to pleased doing it.. The soba was sour... Very shooty service )= I hope next time's not as bad or we're never coming back

    (2)

  • Jade N.

    The portions are huge. So huge that Big Foot would be full! Now I understand why the line is always so very very long. Worth the wait? Heck yeah! Kuru Kuru is cheaper with bigger portions in comparison to Genki. Service is good too. There is always someone walking around asking if you want water or tea and if everything is ok. I like that. Check it out and you won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Grand Y.

    The don bowls are huge, fresh piles of fish goodness for only $8. Huge portions of nigiri sushi (2 pc/order) float by, at $1.40 - $2.60 per plate. My boyfriend and I stuffed ourselves silly, and the total bill came to about $50 before tip. It's BYOB, too. It looks a bit sketchy from the outside, and it's in an uninspiring strip mall. Don't let that turn you off, though. Best Yelp find yet. I came back twice on my short vacation to Oahu, and we got a Kuru Kuru gift card for our hosts.

    (5)

  • Kat D.

    My friend insisted that we eat here instead of Genki...I've never been, but she promised that I would love it. And, given all the positive reviews on here, I decided it wouldn't hurt. Overall, I thought the food was good. I especially liked the Karaage chicken. Everything else seemed pretty standard. The only downfalls are the fact that the wait was pretty long (about 35 minutes) especially since it was 7:30pm on a weekday, and that it smells like a giant s**t pile outside.

    (3)

  • Natalie W.

    Hello best cheap moving belt sushi on Oahu! Serious... we tried a couple places (one had quality but little options- the others cheap and little options) and this was the shining beacon. LOTS of variety, most plates under$ 3, tea presented to you upon seating, and basics/unique choices/weird choices all present continuously. The belt was NEVER empty, and items that had rotated too much were continuously pulled. I ate well for $8- rolls, roe, salads, unique items. I was disappointed though in the cucumber kimchee and that pumpkin tempura never made it to the belt. FYI's~ * Desserts and ice cream/popsicles are options * to-go options available * Lots of seating for waiting for one of the booths or counter spots * Poke bowls and lots of fried chicken etc options * Large pieces of tuna sashimi * Went on a Monday a little before noon and waited about 10 minutes- huge wait when we left

    (4)

  • Jessie R.

    With less than 30 minutes to get back into town to change and get to work fighting traffic to Waikiki, I had to make one last pit stop. HAD to. And where else would it be? Fish heaven. Well of course I knew there would be a long line of people waiting to eat, so I got takeout. I'm no fool. Mixed donburi is always the best way to go. For $7.95, you get a heaping serving of Spicy Ahi Tuna, Salmon, and Tuna on rice. It's huuuuuuge (thats what she said!). When I get that, I barely finish half so technically its two meals in one. When I finally do finish, I can use the bowl as a helmet, just because it's THAT big. The only downside is the lack of spicy in the spicy tuna. I mean, it's alright, but I've had better. When they get the spicy in the tuna, I will reward it it's last star. PS. I wasn't late for work. Power to the sushi!

    (4)

  • Alexander K.

    Just ate there last month when I was visitin. My friend and girl got sick off the tuna and salmon dishes. I was lucky not to get sick too. Not going there again.

    (1)

  • Rob R.

    Awesome self serve sushi place! We ate and ate, but only ran up a bill of $35 between the two of us. Definitely worth a try. It's also located in a shopping center with a lot of other great places. I'd recommend skipping the scallop one, but the tuna and salmon were definitely fresh.

    (4)

  • Kellen Floyd A.

    always enjoy it here. good sushi and good prices too. they load up the dons, but don't put the masago and tamago anymore. good place to eat in, or just pick up

    (4)

  • Candace V.

    Very disappointing it's been a while since the last time was also a big ZERO thought I would give them another try. Food is not much better than 7-11, the service non existent. Will not be returning again.

    (1)

  • Nicole R.

    I love this place! This place to me is soo much better than Genki (but I still love Genki). I really love their Masago, it's so fresh!

    (5)

  • David J.

    This place never disappoints. The wait is sometimes long. But that just goes to show how much business this place gets. One disappointed is the fact that they discontinued the Large Donburis. But a business is a business and everyone is out to make money to stay open. The smaller don at $5.95 isn't as good of a deal as the $7.95 discontinued don, but the good quality hasn't changed. The spicy salmon is unique to Kuru Kuru and is very good. I've tried almost everything on the menu and everything was good. Service is overall good, but sometimes can be a bit slow. This is mostly due to the fact that they are always packed and staff coverage is small at times. Can't blame Kuru Kuru services on people calling in sick.

    (5)

  • Mandy C.

    This place is always packed! I came on a Tuesday for an early lunch (~11:00) with my mom and we waited almost 30 mins to be seated. Well, once we got seated, we were ready to chow! The food on the conveyor belt was good and it's a plus you can also order on the side from the wait staff. I like the portions of the nigiri and the fish taste fresh. Parking is also pretty easy since it's part of Pearl Kai. Prices are similar to Genki.

    (4)

  • Leslie Marie D.

    I LOVE, LOVE SUSHI. If I could, I would marry it. They need to hurry up and open their 2nd location at Kahala Mall. It's much closer. It's always busy when I go so be prepared to wait about half an hour but its worth the wait. They give generous portions of nigiri and none of those paperthin hamachi you get other kaiten sushi restaurants. My favorite of course is the Spicy Tuna Don. The chefs smack so much spicy tuna and rice, I'm already full and can't even eat a plate from the belt. That's another thing, it's cheap too! I can eat just a little under $10 there. The service is great every time. Always refiling water/tea and willing to take your order. The reason why I couldn't give this place 5 stars is because it stinks and its a bit warm inside the restaurant. Can't wait to go back :)

    (4)

  • Elyssa D.

    Loved Kuru Kuru Sushi! I think the wait is unavoidable but it is worth it! The staff is very attentive and are there to serve you if you don't see what you want coming around the belt. Only down side is feeling a bit rushed since there are hungry faces watching you eat as they wait for a spot to open up!

    (4)

  • Tupu L.

    An excellent sushi restaurant. prepare to wait in long lines because this place can get packed on any given day at any given hour. Pay by the plate as they come circling around on a conveyor belt. Different color plates represent how much each plate costs and its ready to pile them up because the quality and freshness of the fish and sushi at kuru kuru is very high. The food is well worth the wait and there is a good variety of dishes to fit a variety of budgets. Kuru kuru is one of the best sushi places on Oahu.

    (4)

  • Tricia S.

    I live a couple blocks away and come here for sushi pretty often. I consider it comparable to Genki (my husband thinks Kuru Kuru is superior) but I agree with other reviewers that the portion sizes are awesome! The quality of the fish is always good but the portion size can't be beat. As an example, they cut the salmon a little thin tonight, so each piece was double layered to make up for it! The only downer is that in the 20+ times I've eaten here, I don't think I've ever not had to wait. The wait time averages 30 minutes to 1 hour +. Tonight we got there at 6:30 and waited an hour. Would recommend (just like all the other reviewers who hate the wait as much as I do!)

    (4)

  • Todd O.

    kuru kuru. the new and improved genki sushi. whenever i'm home, i only ask my parents to keep the fridge filled with poke. now, i can just grab a poke don ($7.95) from kuru kuru and feel at peace with the world again. is it the freshest poke in the world? nah...i go to tamura's for that. is it a damn good deal? hell yes...i could eat this all day, everyday. great portion of poke thats perfect for the amount of rice given. if i didn't have to wait 45-minutes at lunch to get seated for 2, this very well may have deserved another star.

    (4)

  • Dianne H.

    Great sushi, great staff, & great prices!! You may have a 20 - 45 minute wait during prime-time...I'm not sure when it isn't prime- time, but it's definitely worth the wait. Better for couples than big groups due to the limited space. Even if you are in a group and get a booth, who doesn't want to sit next to the conveyor belt?? I prefer this place over Genki's. KuruKuru seems to have more generous pieces of nigiri, lower prices, & I luv their "Philly Roll." :D

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    I love SUSHI. This is one of the best sushi shop in Hawaii. Great service they always have a smile on there face, even on there busy hour of the day. Spicy tuna is to die for.

    (5)

  • Chad K.

    There is always a wait when I come here regardless if its a non-peak hours. The sushi is very good, quality wise its head and shoulders above its competitors. I like that the hamachi is the same price as the ahi and salmon, not so at Genkis. Service here is so so, we had to waive the servers down most times when we wanted to place an order but the sushi does come quick, it did help that the sushi maker also asks us if we would like to order something. The weird part was when he said I looked familiar so I replied so did he..what was I supposed to say? Good news is that they are opening a new location at Kahala Mall where Carl's Junior used to be!

    (4)

  • Katrina D.

    I never eat in. The wait here is RIDICULOUSLY long.... Phone orders are the way to go! Two mix don's please! The mix don's comes in a bowl of rice, tomago, ikura, topped with half spicy ahi, half ahi poke and two generous slices of ahi tuna and salmon. YUMMINESSS!!!! get it now!

    (4)

  • Julie H.

    This place is horrible. Don't ever come here because you'll die. ... ... ... Did you buy it? I hope you did so that I can finally go without waiting in line for 20 minutes or more. But if you must know, this place ALWAYS has a line because it's that good. yeah it is. It's cheap and oh so delicious. I would take pictures but as soon as I have a seat there's only sushi on my mind, in my hand, in my mouth and then down my belly. I used to see the line forming outside when i'd go to curry house next door but it never really crossed my mind that it'd be any good. until i came on good ol' yelp and read how awesome it was... so i decided to go wait in line and i've never been to curry house since. unless my brother is in town. curry house is really good though. great, now i feel bad. anyway... I looooove love love love loooove the kabocha (pumpkin) tempura. It's soooo crispy and perfectly yummy. It's a definite must. ... if you want to die.

    (5)

  • Marisa R.

    My friend swears by this place so we waited forever at 8pm just to get a seat! It was totally worth it. They give huge slices of fish and their spicy ahi is so good! They have a big menu and even a spam nigiri! I do like Genki but I like Kuru Kuru more.

    (5)

  • Denise K.

    Who knew that conveyor belt sushi could be so good? KK is way better than Genki. In a perfect world, KK would be the mass conveyor belt sushi chain, not Genki. I cannot wait for KK to open up at Kahala Mall! All the townies will be all over that!

    (4)

  • Noeru N.

    Since discovering Kuru Kuru, we have been atleast once a week! For the crispy fresh koroke, wagyu tataki and huge slices of fresh fish.. yum yum! The portions are definitely much more generous than Genki and the quality is awesome. .. have i mentioned its cheap? Remember, wait time is long if you miss the first seating.. parking can be tricky during lunch time.. But so worth the wait if you want a happy belly filled with oishii yasui o-sushi (yummycheapsushi).

    (4)

  • Vincent C.

    Best spicy tuna don on the island. Hands down! No competition. And just so you know, you can have a spicy salmon don if you want. Great service; Fast; Cheap; and Fresh.

    (5)

  • Tamara P.

    This past Sunday my husband and I reluctantly went in for a late lunch. We've never heard of this place and wasn't sure how it would be. To our surprise the food was pretty tasty for quick sushi on a belt, if you know what I mean. My husband liked all of his ahi rolls, unagi and chicken while I dined on the spicy ahi, salad, and buckwheat soba salad. I personally didn't like the slices of raw onion in my salad, and the soba was a little plain. They could add more toppings like egg, luncheon meat or nori to the soba to add a little more pizzazz to it. Otherwise I like the fact that they were very friendly and attentive to us by refilling our drinks and inquiring if we wanted to order anything else. We will return, but not anytime too soon. Food: *** Service: ***** Ambiance: **** Value: ****

    (4)

  • Jonathan W.

    These guys are the bomb! Basic sushi restaurant where everything goes around on a conveyor belt and you can pick up you sushi and everything is charged a la carte based on the "color plate" system. In that sense they're just like Genki or a Catch of the Day. With that said, these guys are 10X better as they have a wider selection of both sushi as well as special entrees (ie -- fried calamari, shrimp tempura, mochiko chicken, fried poke, etc). If you're really in the mood for sushi and want something a little bit extra special, take the drive out to Aiea (Pearl Kai Shopping Center) and get your fill here.

    (5)

  • Aaron S.

    If you want cheap and awesome sushi, Kuru Kuru is the place to go! If you go during the lunch or dinner rushes, be prepared to wait. The longest I've waited was a little over an hour, but trust me, it's WELL worth it! The sushi is excellent! HUGE, fresh pieces of fish that make it look like there isn't even any rice on the plate. And if you're not into nigiri sushi, they have an assortment of other type of rolls and fried dishes. Hands down my favorite sushi if I'm not eating a hamachi or maguro, would have to be their spicy ahi and scallop mayo. They are AWESOME! Probably the best spicy ahi I've ever had. It's a must try if you ever go! Just a tip, I know a bunch of friends that order a donburi first and pick some sushi after. For only about $8 you get a HUGE donburi, and it looks like they killed an entire fish just to make ONE! My friend who usually would down 10+ plates was almost completely full after finishing it! The service is great, you'll never have an empty cup and you get your orders in quick if you don't find what you're looking for on the belt. After going to kuru kuru, you'll NEVER head back to genki again. It'll change your life, just like it did mine.

    (5)

  • Iza P.

    Rumor has it that Kuru Kuru Sushi has better sushi than Genki, and at better prices. I honestly can't say that I agree, as it has been quite some time that I've been to Genki. Generally, I would give 3.5 Yelp stars....Yelp really needs to get with the half star ratings....to Kuru Kuru, primarily for the value and taste of the food. They had a good variety of sushi items and general Japanese items - like Tempura, Karaage Chicken, etc. I didn't get a chance to partake in the vegetable tempura (they were taken off the "belt" as quickly as they showed up. But the Karaage chicken was extremely good....extremely. I did have the String Bean tempura which was also pretty nice. The staff was friendly and polite, the the sushi chef, just kept making new dishes even when there didn't seem like any open spaces on the belt. The wait was rather long...which we were warned about even before we decided to go there. Although they were pretty attentive in getting everyone seated, be prepared for the wait. I was curious to know how one could tell if a particularly dish was sitting on the belt longer than others. Because even though there was not an empty seat in the house, I am sure there were a few dishes that have been making its way around the belt for quite sometime. I kind of kept my eye on and avoid any questionable looking plates. All in all though, I did enjoy my food and for 2 people, less than $30 for a belly full of sushi sounds pretty good to me.

    (3)

  • Chi Hin C.

    So first of all, I came in to eat with my friend for two. When the host sat us I moved one seat down because there were other chairs available so why would you wanna sit close to someone when there's so much room. She then gave me a mean look with attitude then told me in a rude voice "you have to sit where I put you." I mean what kind of s**t is that? Don't the guests have their way cause I mean I let my guests sit anywhere they want at my job. Anyway, that's not it. The fat "sushi man" behind the conveyor belt that makes the sushi put the sushi I ordered on top of the high counter after ordering but didn't even say a word when he dropped it off so who would've known it was there? Without knowing my sushi was there, I asked my waiter where's my food because my friend got all of his food out first so I was like wtf..where's mine? When I FINALLY saw my sushi on top of counter, I saw the fat f**k sushi fag shaking his head like I was supposed to know my food was there. What an idiot. The food is pretty good but the service sucks ass. You're lucky to even get 10% tip from me.

    (1)

  • Chancy C.

    Better than Genki's. Well Genki's Sushi has a few things that Kuru Kuru doesn't have...one being the SPICY BOMB. Good stuff right there... Prices are based on the color of the plates, so don't go crazy grabbing food off the belt! If it's your first time eating raw fish, dont' get the don bowl...it's a lot of raw fish and the texture might be a turn off. Happened to one of my "mainland" friends...dude didn't even eat half of it. Poor guy, someday he'll get used to it. This place gets crowded during the lunch/dinner hours...so don't head down there starving! Or else you're gonna end up opting for another restaurant, which ain't all that bad. This shopping center has other good places to eat at, so no worries. Oh and recently Kuru downsized their don bowls (still get plenty though).

    (4)

  • Susan F.

    I've been avoiding this place for a long time. Let me first start of with this wasn't the first time that I've been to Kuru Kuru. The last time I came here I was disgusted, while we were just about finish eating, we found a tick crawling on the conveyor belt... YES, a tick... those little pesty things that jump on to your dog while their outside and suck its blood. Ok... with that being said, I've but that behind me and actually went back in to eat. The fish here is very fresh for how cheap it is, the service is amazing, the mix don was enough for me, but me being a fat ass of course I ate a lot more than I needed. I still can't give it 5 stars but If I come back and see no more ticks... I will update my review to 5.

    (4)

  • Tammy T.

    I was a fan enough to go back. I like the idea that they serve other things then just sushi; they have donburi, garlic ahi and tempura too. I also like the fact they don't give me a weird look when I order corn mayo no nori. They probably though that same thing you did, (and made the same face you did; the face of confusion) but they still do it for me. I f'n love the tempura, I don't know why, the batter is super thin and *thinging* I think it's the sauce they use on it. Yummy! Yellow -1.30 Green-1.85 Red-2.40 Blue-5.25 Purple-7.50 No matter the time I go it's always busy and I always have to wait. Parking is a bitch (never liked that parking area the stalls are just too close to each other)

    (4)

  • Alyssa Kay N.

    The first time I came it only took a short time before my group got seated which I loved because they said it usually takes around 20-30 min to get seated. Anyways, the food is always great and fresh. Every time I go I always get kabocha(pumpkin). It is thee best. And their food has better quality and cheaper than Genki Sushi. But, the reason I'm giving them a 4 star is because it took about 35-45 min just to have my mom and I sit. Plus, I kept looking back at the paper because I was getting frustrated at how long they were taking and they skipped us! (They did highlight us though) I'm sure they have a reason but the fact that we had to wait that long to eat for about 30 min frustrated me! I will still come here to eat but if they take longer than 30 min, I'm leaving.

    (4)

  • Jonathan D.

    Raise your hand if haven't been here? Ah you're missing out if you raised it! Talk about cheap inexpensive long line worth the wait sushi! They love to fill my tea and water and love to give me what I what. It's genius! Ten times more betta than most "fast food" like sushi places. It's the only one I ever go to!

    (4)

  • Elle V.

    One of my fave sushi spots for the price! Go there before 11 and sign in your name that way you don't have to deal with the wait.. or go late an hour before closing. I've always gotten lucky, that or I just don't like to wait so I eat some place else. The wait is pretty worth it though because it's very cheap and the fish always tastes fresh. The last couple times I went the hamachi hasn't been happenin so I've been sticking to the salmon. Their donburis are good for take out, def leaves you satisfied.

    (4)

  • Casey M.

    Great sushi, fun environment, and can't complain about the prices. Much better quality and bigger selection to choose from then Genki Limited space so around peak hours lines/wait can be long BUT much worth the wait

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    I think this is one of the better of the sushi places! I don't eat sushi often, but when I go here, I always order at least a couple plates of the texas roll! It's not sushi, but it's awesome! Sesame oil and kalbi makes the texas roll and it's DAMN good! I On top of the texas roll, I always grab the chicken karrage! Both of these makes a perfect combo!

    (5)

  • Soo H.

    So after an exhausting day at the beach, needed to grab a quick casual meal before heading to the airport and figured with all the awesome reviews about this place, seemed like a good choice. Got there at 5:50 & didn't get seated till 6:30...now, mind you, it was crowded. but what was irritating is that people who just got there were seated before us b/c they had a group of 4 and a another one with a group of 6. I assume it was b/c it would be difficult to seat them vs. the typical party of 2 or 3. Either way, I can imagine for the other 5 names on the list before them (incl ME), it sucked. Okay, I'm no sushi snob...at least not all the time. And this is the time I get to indulge in fried food so finding out there was no Fried Ika was a bummer. But the rest of the choices were good. Do I think the sauces are a little heavy, sure. Are some of the dishes a little off putting to my sushi sensibilities, definitely, but all in all, the sushi is tasty (if not delicious), it's fun, it's fast and it's affordable. I can't give it more stars b/c I simply had no urge to gorge myself. And when it comes to excellent sushi, I always eat way more than I should.

    (3)

  • Rise D.

    Kuru Kuru Sushi is waaayyy better than Genki Sushi. I can't even eat at Genki Sushi anymore after eating sushi from Kuru Kuru Sushi. Kuru Kuru Sushi is yummier and cheaper! I highly recommend doing a take-out order instead of trying to sit down at the restaurant. It's ALWAYS crazy busy, and it can take a really long time to get seated. My favorites are the spicy ahi, spicy salmon, texas roll, tempura bowl, and chicken karaage. The garlic ahi is pretty good too. I wish there was more than one location! I hate the parking at Pearl Kai. But I'm willing to have the patience to deal with the parking lot when I'm picking up Kuru Kuru Sushi.

    (4)

  • vera b.

    The food is ok. Never eat in, the food is never worth the wait. If anything, just take out/put in a phone order. They seem very understaffed (or maybe the staff just lack some time management skills). Every time I've been here, there's a weird smell outside (understandable) and inside (not acceptable) the establishment. The smell inside makes me wonder about the cleanliness of the food itself. Food on the belt is a hit or miss, in my opinion. Ordering takes a while. Know what you want (if eating in), so you can order once you get seated. You have time to decide anyways.

    (1)

  • Carin H.

    the ahi is SUPER delicious and fresh. my favs are the: ahi poke nigiri spicy ahi nigiri lobster balls shumai garlic ahi fried green beans if i go during my lunch break from work, i usually pick up a spicy ahi don. it's super huge. i can never finish it. for $8..it's a steal. only negative part is that the wait can be anywhere from 30 mins to 1 hour if it's busy. but trust me, it's worth the wait. :)

    (5)

  • John A.

    Yes I'm a fan of Kuru Kuru.. Love the spicy ahi & dynamite sushi : ) Be prepared to wait : (

    (4)

  • rene p.

    Kuru Kuru is the best sushi that I wish I never shared about. A year ago we'd be able to arrive at 11 and get a table within 20 minutes. Nowadays we don't even try. We call in our order, pick up, and eat in the car. No joke. It's just that popular. When we used to be able to get a table we loved it because the servers were always so friendly. They would always talk story with my kids and remember our family. Service was fast no matter how busy, and the conveyer always stocked with yummy sushi. As far as the food, their variety is far superior to Genki, and the plates move much faster so the food is and looks fresh!!! My absolute favorite is their Mixed Don. Comes with poke, spicey poke, two pieces of sashimi (ahi, salmon) on SUSHI rice with egg and tobiko. The serving is huge and for under 8 dollars, can't be beat. When I am not eating the Mixed Don I also love their Karrage, Tenpura Nasu, and Ingen. Delish!!!!!

    (5)

  • Bryson L.

    Cheap sushi, great taste! This place is awesome. When we arrived (party of 4) we came around dinner time on a weekend and had to wait almost an hour to be seated, but it was definitely worth it. The belt was consistently full with all kinds of sushi, although some of which had to be ordered. But their donburi's here are huge as well as their Spicy Tuna nigiri which is piled high. I also really enjoyed their pumpkin tempura which was fresh from the fryer and overflowing from the bowl it was in. This place is really something and I gotta say I love it more than Genki Sushi.

    (5)

  • Rani R.

    This time was better than before. The karage chicken was cooked perfictly. The sushi dishes were done well too. The line wasn't too long and we were out in less than 30 minutes to include the wait for a spot for 3.

    (4)

  • Aaron W.

    I've been here a couple of times with friends. Good sushi, good prices, good atmosphere. Friendly service. You may have to wait, but to me, it's worth it.

    (4)

  • cassina Q.

    Conveyor belt sushi is not my style at all...just never taste fresh to me...but here...omg I loooove!! Had to convience my sisters to come with me to meet up with some old friends. They hate going to sushi with me because they know how long I can stay!! Yes, I love sushi that much!! The whole meal was great. The spicy ahi and the hamachi nigiri is soo yummy!! I wish I could find a conveyor belt sushi place back on the mainland that I can enjoy as much as I do this place!! *Note* Anyone back in OC, Cali know of any good conveyor belt sushi spots...let me know!!

    (4)

  • Grace L.

    I'll be honest, we couldn't eat here because the line was so long, so we got it to go and hunched in our car for our food. We will def come back next time though, hopefully facing a smaller crowd. At these prices though, that may be difficult. We ordered salmon, spicy ahi, and chicken karaage. The winner here was the spicy ahi, as people have mentioned, better than I thought it would be from a conveyor belt sushi place. The pieces of salmon were reasonable and non skimpy. The crowd here has convinced me to come back, so take those three stars for now as a sidenote that I need to come back for the full kuru kuru experience.

    (3)

  • Kimberly L.

    Been going here since they opened, and honestly havent found a better sushi place. Definitely puts Genki sushi to SHAME. Prices here are soo affordable and the food is sooooo good. Heres my default plate choices: Spicy ahi - a given & BEST on the island IMO. Ahi poke - also super good Ingen with or without rice - super fresh green beans tempura fried with a sweet soy-like suce on top, totally yum Kabocha - same as above except made with Kabocha pumpkin instead of beans. great for those of you who like sweet potato Karaage chicken - So light and crispy, not overly seasoned and PIPING HOT inside if you get it straight out of the kitchen. Ahi nigiri - classic, with really fresh fish. yum. & for dessert, Coffee Jello - super strong yet sweet coffe flavored jello in a milky sweet cream. So good & a cool, light way to top off a yummy sushi meal. Kuru Kuru sets the standard for all sushi places in my opinion. Absolute LOVE.

    (5)

  • Winnie T.

    LOVE this place. Everything is fresh made with great quality. I feel that customer service-wise they are on it. They always make sure to ask if there is anything needed, waters are always refilled as well as their hot tea, and they never make people wait too long. Meaning that once an opening is ready they jump on it to serve the next customer.

    (5)

  • Jan O.

    This place is THE BEST kaiten zushi on the island! I don't care what you say about "that other place", kuru kuru beats them all in quality, quantity, and price! If you love ahi and are super hungry, get the mix don. It has spicy ahi, ahi poke, two slabs of salmon and ahi, chopped tamago, tobikko, and rice. Unbelievable! Pair it with chicken karaage and their green tea and you'll be so happy. This place is always busy because it's the only location (for now) so expect to wait a while especially for large groups.

    (5)

  • J A.

    I can't believe i've only been going to genki.. this place was worth the 30minute wait.. I think I'll try the kahala one for better parking.. okay the food is great. portion size definitively bigger than genki. the choices are same an different. You know what i mean if you've been to both kurukuru an genki. I don't need to repeat what all the good reviews for this restaurant. The wait is worth it. The kahala one is easier because of mall an things to do. Don't think i'll eat at the aiea one for parking alone.

    (4)

  • Kathryn M.

    Whenever I'm craving for some sushi, I usually go to Kuru Kuru or Genki's. It's an easy and fast way of satisfying your Sushi needs rather than going to some fancy Japanese restaurants in town. The only disadvantage is the WAIT to be seated!!! This place tends to be crowded at any given time. The food here is a little cheaper than Genki and they are more generous with the portions of fish such as the Spicy Tuna Don Bowl. However, I dislike the geso karaage and the shrimp tempura. To me the geso karaage was a bit on the tough side and the shrimp tempura was burnt. I'll give it another try and hopefully it will be better the next time. The service here was pretty good, they were friendly and made sure we never ran out of water!

    (3)

  • Charles S.

    The best spicy tuna bowl i have ever had. In fact the best sushi on the island by far. Thanks

    (5)

  • Tiffany A.

    Genki who?! Nah, I still eat at Genki when I can't drag my sushi loving behind to Kurukuru haha. After the many years of going here, it's my favorite sushi express place in Hawaii. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and the staff are friendly and very attentive. I've seen it grow in popularity, making me half happy (good business for them), half sad (super crowded). My faves: - Dynamite (red plate): it's simple and delicious. - Tempura bowl: I like the sauce they put on the tempura... mmmm :) - Spicy Ahi: so delicious. - Croquettes: you get two!!! - Coffee jello: just tried this and I had two in a row! Quick tip: Go during the non-busy hours (which is before 12, after 2, before 6, after 8). Haha I don't think that leaves many hours.

    (5)

  • Norm C.

    For the price, menu options, and quickness of water/hot tea fill ups this is my favorite place to go to when I want to stuff myself with sushi... When im back on the mainland i torture myself thinking about the spicy ahi don that they arent afraid to fill high and the nice saltiness of the fried salmon skin at this place... Wow, I wanna go there right now! Ok maybe tmrw while I still get chance.. in my experience, compared to other comparable sushi places, the chefs seem to always make the nigiri bigger and there's always someone checking if you need water or something. It's always packed when I go..usually between 11-2 so the crowd makes sense but its well worth the wait.

    (4)

  • J L.

    Not bad, not bad! I went here after school one day and I was CRAVING Ahi Poki. So me and 2 of my friends stopped by and we had to wait a while to get a booth. You could either have a booth or the counter. VERY similar to Genki. Although, it was smaller than Genki. So we sat at our booth which seemed big enough for 6 people so we had plenty of space. We instantly were given tea and water and just like Genki, there is already pre-made sushi continually going around on the conveyor belt. The sushi chefs add on more as the hour continues. You either grab plates off the belt (of course the color of the plate determines the price!) or you can request something that's not on the belt to be made. They will try and get it to you asap. The customer service was very good here. I thought it was better than the Genki's I have visited. They came by every 5 minutes to ask if we wanted more tea, water or food. They made sure to fulfill our every need and that we were comfortable. My friend was totally checking out the waiter with a cute smile that kept serving us. Sooo I guess that made it a plus for her hahaha. There are gigantic menus with pricing and pictures of the food that they make so you can order from there. The setting is bright lighting, with not too many decorations and comfortable seating. The pricing is actually a little cheaper than Genki. But only by a few cents. The food was delicious! Just as good as Genki's if not a little better! The croquets were better and I very much enjoyed my ahi poke sushi. They don't have as many items as Genki sells, but it's understandable since they're just a new, starting off restaurant. They sell pretty much everything Genki sells. They also have green tea icecream which was delicious. The ONLY thing I didn't like was that there was a lot of clutter in the middle of the restaurant where the sushi chefs make the sushi. You weren't really able to see them making the sushi and it just looked kinda messy. It wasn't dirty, just unorganized. Next up, Kahala Mall Kuru Kuru! Yummm! I would definitely recommend this place and next I'll have to try the Kahala one!

    (4)

  • A C.

    I've always wanted to eat here but didn't want to or didn't have time to wait for a seat. I finally got my chance a few months ago, and I can't stop going back. I always used to pop in for quick sushi at any Genki, but no more. Kuru kuru is so much better! Their spicy ahi/my fave is crazy good! If you order the bowl, it looks like a huge shave ice bowl, they really pack it on. The wait time usually isn't too bad unless you are trying to get in during peak hours, but there is always a wait. It's well worth it. I love that they have hamachi kama, tendon shrimp and tempura pumpkin choices too. That way, you don't only have to eat just sushi. One side note is that the young waitresses are usually not that friendly. I know this place is popular, so maybe the owner/managers don't care, but they should, service is what sets you apart from the competition

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    spicy tuna don is to die for!!!!! i think thats pretty much the reason why we all go there! the price is resonable. id suggest you reserve seating early cause its always busy there. small but it gets the job done. if this place was bigger, i think that would make things so much easier! the wait really depends on how busy it is. normally the wait could go for at least, 40-1hr30min wait so dont be surprised! the seating for the wait is always crowded and most of the time youd have to wait outside for your name to be called.

    (4)

  • Monica L.

    Kuru Kuru vs. Genki... (and why Kuru Kuru wins) - value for money (great for sushi cravings without the hefty sushi restaurant price tag) - slightly different sushi (Tempura Long beans nigiri, fried whole shrimp nigiri, etc) SEE PICTURE =) - generous servings (I really appreciated this place after I went to Genki..genki's portion's are soo small...at Kuru kuru, the sashimi and toppings on the nigiri are bigger) - ahi donburi, spicy tuna donburi ($7-8 for rice and lots of sashimi on top) - kalbi chicken bowls ($2-3 for a small bowl of rice and battered chicken flavored with kalbi sauce... it was kinda salty but it fills you up) However, I do have to mention that I once got sick after eatting 2 pieces of salmon nigiri... but I forgave them (after a few months). That's how good they are!

    (4)

  • HoneyGirl D.

    not the experience I was hoping for after all the good reviews. ordered from the waitress and wen our food was brought out it tasted soggy and cold. then there was a hair so wen I flagged the waitress down and told her about it she kinda rolled her eyes at me. so as we're waiting for our new order we noticed a hair on two different salmon plates and a cooked spider on an oyster passing by on the conveyer belt. I don't know wat the hype is all about. doesn't look like i'll be coming back again.

    (1)

  • Kimberly L.

    The food is good and even the fried things are surprisingly fresh (for the most part) because of the high turnover. They seriously need to enlarge their dining area. Or open another restaurant next door. Or someone needs to open a time-killing shop next door so people can start doing something other than DROOL and play with their iphones during the hour-long wait at dinnertime on a weekday. Yes, on a weekday. An hour. This is no fast in and out. This is an evening-long event. When you get there, you wait for the first batch of people to finish. Then the people who were already waiting before you got there get to eat. Then finally, you get the third shift of seats. By that time you are so hungry you devour all your food in 4 minutes and have thus spent 99 percent of your time waiting in line to sit down. wow. The sushi didn't impress me as much the second time around, maybe because I was stupid and picked the hamachi kama. Now maybe I'm just not a sushi connoisseur, but what I got was a $5.25 chunk of mushy, fishy, tasteless, fried fish with the skin still on. Is that was hamachi kama is supposed to be? It *looked* interesting...! I felt a little bad for the couple sitting next to us. I think they were military fresh from the mainland or something, and they kept asking the sushi chef, "what's that?" "What's that?" and he would say something like, "That's ahi katsu!" They would go "uhhhh" and he would explain, "It's like chicken katsu, but with ahi." And they would go "oh" and watch it go by. Kind of funny. Anyway, the server girls are nice, the food is nice, the wait is long, and I would rather eat somewhere else if it's going to take this long.

    (3)

  • Lani J.

    Yesterday, was my very first time eating at this place. I've heard so many good things about Kuru Kuru from my friends. Almost all of them had said that KK is way better than Genki. Well I must say, BELIEVE the hype!!! First of all, the wait was a tad bit long. 34 minutes to be exact. i signed in at 12:59pm and finally got seated at 1:33pm. Of course, I was thinking damn, the food better be worth the wait. While waiting I couldn't help but stare at the big colorful signs plastered on the walls. I was checkin out what they had to offer and was getting my order ready so we could tell our waitress as soon as we sat down. Also, while waiting for our table, we saw one person order the spicy ahi don. We were looking at the price and was like, "damn! $8?!" so when we saw the people getting theirs, it was massive!! totally worth the $8! my bf and i shared a bowl and i was telling him to be careful not to drop any on the table (rice or ahi). i didn't want any of it to go to waste since it was practically an overflowing mountain. lol. i am IN LOVE with their spicy ahi! i don't do too well with really spicy food but their spicy ahi is absolutely divine! just perfect! not too spicy like foodland makes sometimes. it's just right! we got ahi tataki, kalbi chicken bowls, dragon roll, dynamite, & my absolute favorite was the salmon belly and apparently, it's not on the menu because it's so popular, you have to ask for it and if it's sold out, it's out! it was salmon belly with the skin drenched in a delectable sauce. i was totally in heaven!! i've got a sweet tooth so i asked one of the girls about the coffee jello. she said it tasted like coffee candy and was really sweet. i gave it a go and it was pretty good. not as firm as i'd like it to be but it was good. i DO NOT care that i waited 34 minutes to eat!! it was worth every second of the wait! lol. i am a food porn queen and usually always bring my camera when i go out to eat. but my camera battery died! :( next time, next time. the service was pretty top notch too. there were 3 waitresses. all 3 of them stopped to check on us-refill water & hot tea, ask if we needed anything. i also watched them while we were waiting for our table. they cleaned up the tables pretty fast. the 3 waitresses were very friendly but the japanese guy at the cash register could've smiled more and made the experience even better. i'm really big on service since i used to be a waitress for 2 years so i know how it is. other than that, the service was great. i can't believe i've lived in hawaii all my life and i am 26 years old and only now ate at KK. i will NEVER eat at genki, ever again. :)

    (5)

  • raechelle v.

    After the downfall of Genki Sushi, Kuru Kuru has become my most favorite sushi place. Prices are great! Me and my husband ate 5 plates each and our bill was only $23! Great variety and selection. Love how they use HUGE pieces of fish that just wrap around the rice. I've been praying and crossing my fingers that Kuru Kuru does not succumb to the economy and greed like how Genki Sushi did. Pretty please Sushi Gods, I pray that Kuru Kuru never shrinks their fish or jack up their prices!

    (5)

  • K. A. R. G.

    Maybe you've been to Genki and you liked it there...well you will LOVE it here! Man, I wish I still lived at home in Hawaii...I'd be here all the time. BUT since I only come back every few months...I hit this place up as often as I can. As not to be too repetitive: fish-fresh as can be portions-HUGE piece of fish with a morsel of rice variety-lots and lots price-amazing!! here in Cali, I'd easily pay 2-3 times more So maybe it is a long wait. I'll gladly wait a while to enjoy some of this goodness.

    (5)

  • Renity O.

    Big pieces of fish at afforable prices. Cheaper than Genki Sushi, that's for sure and the quality of taste is way better. Kuru Kuru has the best Donburis. I can get a half & half of spicy tuna/ahi poke, lots of sushi rice, tamago, tobikko with a little green onion garnish for $7.95. The entire bowl can serve 2 people contently or 1 fully satisfied big eater. At peak dinner time around 5:30-8:30pm, it might be better to get take out. Take out to prepared fairly quickly.They're especially busy on weekends and you'll end up waiting a least an hour before you get seated. They're really attentive though-- they keep you waters & teas filled, & they'll go around asking if you you want to order from the menu or just eat off the moving belt. The spicy tuna is spicy creamy yummy goodness & the pumpkin (Kabocha) tempura is also very delicious. The only thing that sucks is that its their only location on the west-side which is probably why its always busy. Kuru Kuru is da bomb!

    (5)

  • Jerry L.

    This place is better than Genki. Don't trying going here if you're in a rush or already starving! This place is always retarded crazy. Waits of at least 30 min to and hour. It doesnt matter if you go during the "off" times. That being said the fish is fresh here! No slimey, spongy or funky smelling as with that other sushi place. If you don't really want to wait call in and order take out! Well worth it.

    (4)

  • Lavi S.

    This is one of my favorite places to eat a variety of sushi when I'm in the area! Love,Love, Love it! The only drawback is the limited seating, so you may have to wait a while...depending on how many are in your party! They go by the color of the plate, so it can get a little pricey if you aren't careful. But I am definitely a Fan & would be back again!! =)

    (4)

  • Anita C.

    Omg ! So much better than Genki!! They always have a line at dinner time... Especially on the weekends. If you don't mind waiting, i suggest you bring a book or charge up your phone to play games. ;-) Anyways, service is great and friendly. Byob... I was so surprised when my friends walked in with a cooler with beer (i was one of the first in my party to arrive). Absolutely recommend this place over any Genki!!

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    Whenever I'm craving for sushi I think of Kuru Kuru Sushi in Pearl City. A friend of mine took me here and I was impressed. I was an avid Genki Sushi customer, not any more. Kuru Kuru is cheaper than Genki's and tastes better too. Recommendations: - Spicy Ahi: Ah yes...you'll forget Genki's in a heartbeat - Shrimp Tempura: Freshly made and a full plate color cheaper - Mushroom Tempura: Nuff Said I would recommend going on the weekdays because it is normally packed. On busy days, an hour wait would be the norm. If you go during the weekends I would recommend going in the morning. I've been there a half an hour before they opened and there was a line already. That just solidifies my 5 star rating.

    (5)

  • Dog L.

    celebrated our girlfriends birthday here two sundays ago it was three of us, we got the first seat booth right where the food comes out. you have to go before they open and sign up then you can get the really good booth. everyone knows the food is good here and prices are reasonable, what Im really yelping about are the servers and service. first would like to thank Pono (he helped us over the phone) he was so nice and friendly what a great asset to this place. Its people like him that really makes a place successful, I believe Pono stays in the back. also the servers the young ladies they were all so good fast and always checking to see if we needed anything else, especially good at filling our waters, and checking on our tea cups, they werent only trying to sell sushi they were servicing our table constantly. good job girls we had about three different servers and one guy. anyway kuru kuru is the place to go.

    (5)

  • Lexi P.

    Cheaper than genki. Lots of attention from the waitstaff to keep your water/tea cup full. Yummy options. Can leave with a reasonable bill!

    (4)

  • Juan N.

    Genki used to be my favorite conveyer belt sushi joint, but that ended when I went Kuru Kuru. Now they seem to be just about even with Kuru Kuru getting a bit of an edge due to their sightly cheaper prices. Their fish tastes good and I like their dons. The wait can be long during weekends but worth it. Why three stars? Because after visiting places like Tokkuri Tei, makes it hard for me to rate higher than 3 stars even though it's a pretty good sushi place. My gf is slowly turning me into quite the raw fish snob lol!

    (3)

  • Dennis P.

    Not as good as Ninja, but better than Genki, but about the same as the Genki in Kakaako (Ward Centre)... Sushi good for a quickie...nooners are best time to go, but get there early...

    (3)

  • Hoku T.

    The high marks and reviews cannot lie... this place really does have the best conveyor belt/self service sushi on the island. The biggest con: The wait to be seated and lack of locations (heard Kahala is only an express)! I also wish they didn't discontinue there stamp card program too... but I can see why it must have been difficult to keep track of it all. The ahi poke don is my ultimate favorite to go meal when I just cannot wait!

    (5)

  • Scott C.

    This is not high end sushi nor would it be the suggestion for the only sushi experience you get in Hawaii. That said, this place is good and cheap. Great for a lunch stop. First, I am not a fan of conveyor belt or sushi boat places. Even in Toyko, the fish is not as fresh as table service or sushi bar places. On top of that, the fish does time on the converyor belt before it gets to you. Both are 2 strikes against freshness. So as conveyor belts go, this place is pretty good in large part because they have a variety of dishes that are not sushi that are really tasty. The fish is pretty good, but I dont think it is fresh enough to gorge just on raw fish. The pumpkin tempura is really good along with the Korean fried chicken nuggets. This is also a good place to get that sampling of SPAM sushi. The tuna is not the greatest, but the hamachi or yellowtail was quite good. Either way, it is so cheap ($2-3 per plate) you can try out a few things and see what is fresh that day. Not bad for a lunch experience.

    (4)

  • Alao H.

    Sad to say but I eat here so much I don't even have to order, they know what I want: A spicy ahi donburi! It is the best. The portions are killer sized (even when I ask them for half rice in my bowls). The fish pieces are HUGE, and for the price you have to think something is up. But nope, the place is legit and the best sushi spot on the island IMHO. I also agree with other reviews, there is always a line during prime times, but well worth the wait. SO WAIT AND EXPERIENCE GREATNESS! You can even drink there if you bring your own beer which makes this place a plus for the fellas just hanging!

    (5)

  • Nick C.

    Fantastic. this place is great for a everything and a lot more. the wait can be a little long but i think its well worth it in the long run. there is so much i can say but all i can really say is its very good but if you want specialty rolls this is not the place to come to. all i can really say is try this place and you will be happy to because i told you to.

    (4)

  • Sid S.

    I've only had a few things here, but it seems like a fairly standard place to get decent sushi. The portions are pretty generous, and the prices are very reasonable. My favorite thing here is their poke bowl - it comes with like 3 types of poke, all of which are good. I like spicy ahi the best, they do make it a little differently than other places - there is some mystery ingredient that looks like grated cheese, but we aren't sure what it is. Whatever, it tastes good!

    (4)

  • Joel S.

    Colorful plates of sushi and such dance in a carousel before your very eyes. If somethings not on the belts, you can definitely order it when a waitress comes around to check up on you. These types of restaurants can really put a dent in your wallet but try this: ask for a donburi @ $7.50, and while picking away at this monster of a rice bowl, grab what catches your eye either on the belt or what the person next to you is having. I GUARANTEE that you'll spend a whole bunch less than if you didn't start with a don first. Try it out for yourself. Fried items, yes they are good, order them from one of the waitresses, its worth the hassle to get them hot. One thing i must say, being the only one on the island, it gets CROWED!!! But that doesn't stop the regulars like myself from waiting the half an hour for. And the parking is a real hassle during dinner hours (i mean the mall is literally packed with good eats and dinner spots so its quite popular). They also have one of those stamp cards for the frequent customer, ever 10 stamps gets you 10% off your bill. What do i recommend, lets just say the whole menu, but a favorite is the pumpkin tempura, which isn't on the menu at all! Overall, I come here on practically on a weekly basis, so its clearly got me hooked!

    (5)

  • M O.

    I cannot rave enough about this place. Everything I had was always very fresh. My fav. will have to be the spicy tuna donburi, fried pumpkin, and coffee jelly. Prices are very reasonable. There is always a wait so get there early or as soon as they open and write your name on seating list. Definately worth the wait. Plenty of parking, just have to cirlcle and walk a little. The only reason I gave my review a 4 instead of 5 because there is always a long wait. ...and the only male server there is the grumpiest guy ever! He always made me feel like an inconvenience when making take out or when I want to order something not on the belt. You can consider yourself lucky if you ever get a greeting from him.

    (4)

  • Iris Corine B.

    Be prepared for a wait if your party is big. There are only 4 booths and the rest of the seats are around the conveyor belt of goodness you will be seeing when you come in. The Ahi Poke and Dynamite rolls are great. Also how can you go wrong with having the spam and hot dog rolls on the menu? Well you can't. If you're looking for reasonable prices and instant sushi gratification (after the wait, if there is) - this is your place. Btw, that is wasabi on the belt and not ice cream....suckers!

    (4)

  • Celly A.

    The dude knew I was craving sushi.. so he promised me to take me to his favorite spot when he lived in Hawaii. We parked in the lot provided, and entered this spot. A line was already waiting, but it was because a bunch of young teenagers. (I wondered, damn its 1pm, dont they have school). Anyways, because there were only 2 of us, we were seated first at the boat bar thing. LOL. The food was soooo yummy. I loved the fried mushrooms! The scallop roll was good too! The food filled me up fast (msg?) The meal was cheap, $20 for both of us.. NOT BAD! Definitely a place to check out when you're on a budget!

    (5)

  • Mitchell N.

    Ono-licious! Kuru Kuru rocks, yet is constantly passed over for Genki. Who knows why, but I recommend it over the latter. Kuru is home to large, clean slices (for conveyor kine) of sushi, and is generally less expensive than it's larger chain counterpart. Ordering is quick and the best way of ensuring your Karaage, or any other "warm" plate" is tasty. The bowls are generous - the ahi bowls a bit too much of a good thing but are a complete meal in itself. The staff is friendly, prompt, and the place is clean. Waits can build up in the evenings, especially for tables...think 10-15 minutes for peak hours. Lack of a 5 star rating is because some happy hours can give Kuru Kuru a run, albeit with less choices.

    (4)

  • Jennie L.

    This is my go-to place for conveyor belt sushi BECAUSE: I come here for one thing (and actually, it's not even the sushi on the conveyor belt)- the donburi. Either the mix don or the spicy ahi don. They are $7.50 each and one will get you full, versus eating 10 plates of nigiri and having a $20+ bill. Their spicy ahi is sooo delicious.. While it's not very spicy at all, the fish is fresh and soft, and the sauce creamy but not overwhelming with mayo. The rice in the donburi is slightly sweetened, and they also mix in tobiko and tamago MMMMM. If for some strange reason the donburi doesn't satisfy my hunger, the nigiri comes with more generous and fresh portions of fish compared to the competition (*coughGENKIcough*). The wait can be a little ridiculous (30 min.+) if you have a larger party and want a booth.. Open a location in town already!!

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    Great fish, great service and great value for your money. A little small and kind of long the wait but well worth the wait. My wife has never gone to a sushi restaurant before and she loved it, teriyaki chicken bowl was her favorite.

    (5)

  • Kanoe K.

    LOVE this place!! Why 4 stars then you may ask ... well it's because it has gotten ridiculous to eat at recently!! I remember coming here when it was the secret sushi spot and there was little to no wait to be seated! Now ... no matter when you go, be prepared to wait!! The food is still good which is why I'll brave the line and wait to eat here! If you've read previous posts of mine, you'll notice I'm not exactly the biggest sushi fanatic there is ... so my choices are more than bland for most of you! My favorite food to get is the tuna mayo ... simple but done so well!! I also like to get the kalbi chicken bowl, inari, tamago and soft shell crab maki. Other people I know who frequent this place love the Donburi bowls ... the prices have increased a lot over time, but the portion size is more than enough to make you full!! Service at this place has also seemed to go down the busier it has gotten. When the place is really packed, make sure you're listening closely for your name to be called because they will not hesitate to skip you over if you don't answer their "yells". The servers are still nice ... just so busy they don't really have time to pay as much attention as I would like! FINAL VERDICT: This is a cheaper version of Genki, but be prepared to wait. When not dying of hunger, the wait is worth it ... otherwise order takeout!!

    (4)

  • Keola m.

    Gotta say the piece Hamachi on my sushi was huge. Loved it. other than that it was just ok. Nothing outstanding. some of the sushi was a little underpar. Service on the other hand was great. Waitress always there to fill water and tea. Orders were put in and received fast.

    (3)

  • Jon T.

    I usually would give Kuru Kuru a good rating but just found out they got rid out their sushi bowls....we used to look forward to that on the Friday lunch runs but was a little dissapointed that it was discontinued. I know business is business but I think possibly increasing the price a little would have been better than getting rid of it? I hope they decide to bring it back. The quality of their fish and portions are much better than genki, and I think that's what made them so popular...Don't change Kurukuru! People wait in line for you because of your quality, generous portions, and affordability...if you became the same as Genki people wouldn't wait in line for 45 min!!

    (2)

  • C K.

    I was in Honolulu in November and stopped by this place as per a recommendation of a colleague and was I glad! I had the don bowl and it was wonderful!! They are quite generous with the portions of fish and it was seasoned just perfectly. It was quite crowded even on a Wednesday night so you should be prepared to wait or to take the food to go. I highly recommend it.

    (5)

  • Ty J.

    Kuru Kuri is an amazing place to get some cheap and great tasting suishi. With a self serve rotating suishi bar and the option to order anything off the menu; this place is hands down a good choice for the regular sushi lover. The portions are fairly big and the variety is more than your usual sushi spot. Their Spicy Ahi bowl and Garlic Salmon will fix anyones sushi craving. The staff is friendly and after going here plenty of times this place never dissapoints. The only downside is the looooooooooooong wait during peak times (lunch & dinner). So if you havn't been here yet then you're missing out =).

    (5)

  • Jesse T.

    This place is definitely a go-to spot for me and for a lot of other people. Sushi is one of my favorite types of foods and Kuru Kuru is up there. It's also BYOB so please drink responsibly. **TIP** If you're coming in during peak hours, be sure to get ready for a possible long wait. Either plan around this or call-in your order and do take out. If you're waiting outside, you might smell a small stench. Try to ignore it or just spray a lot of cologne or perfume on yourself so you can smell yourself instead. This location is somewhat decent in terms of size. It could be bigger to accommodate to the big crowds but it's fine nonetheless. Kuru Kuru is conveyor belt style with seating around it and they have about four booths as well. Service is okay. At times it may feel like they're understaffed but they make their rounds regularly to check up on you. The food is great. Tasty, fresh, and a wide assortment to choose from. My favorites to get is the half-n-half don (poke and spicy ahi), ingen, pumpkin tempura, chicken karaage, and my new discovery, salmon belly! Which is not on the menu. Ask for the sauce on the side so you can dip it with the right amount of sauce to your liking. Everyone talks about how they're so disappointed with the don's because they're smaller now. The price is lower because of the smaller size and I am perfectly okay with this. I actually think it's better. They still give a good amount of fish but the bowl is smaller which means less rice. I like this better because I try to not eat that much rice anyways (not very good at doing this though... haha). I know how big it was before and I know how cheap it was as well. Everyone needs to get over this disappointment. It's called INFLATION. Prices are going to go up for the value you get over time. Whether you like it or not, it's going to continue to happen (unless this economy gets flipped upside down). Final Comments: There's still a handful of people that haven't heard of this place and haven't tried here. If you know of anyone that falls into this category, grab them and take them here! :) Overall Rating: 'EXCELLENT" I've been coming here for years and will continue to come here for many more years to come.

    (4)

  • Rocelle S.

    One of my biggest vices has to be SUSHI!! I say that with love. Kuru Kuru is soo yummy. It is sad that I've lived here all my life and I thought that sushi was only the yucky tuna dried mayo sushi they serve at 7-11!!! Here are my top picks of things you MUST BUY! Starting from number 1. Spicy Ahi donburi ($7.50?) -It is huge filled with spicy ahi yummy goodness What more can i say? 2. Tempura bowl ($2.60) Yum yum yummy!! What do they batter their stuff with? It tastes different. Given with an assortment of vegetables like butternut squash, and string beans it is goood! 3. Kalbi Bowl. ($2.60) -The sauce is soo good!! Melt in your mouth Good try it you will like it. Plus side it is boneless Do not try: 1. The garlic ahi -it is not seared like in Genki Sushi it was pretty bland and over cooked too! 2. Shrimp shumai balls -they are overpriced and I get a bag of 50 pieces at Sam's club for only $7 please do the same =)

    (4)

  • Chuco T.

    as far as sushi goes, this place is the spot. the fish is always fresh, and the portions are generous. the spicy ahi donburi is the business!

    (4)

  • Bev Z.

    Yum yum Yum yum Yum! After having read the many reviews I decided to give this place a (2nd try). Long story short...~4 years ago this was not the sushi place I remembered which left me feeling disappointed. A friend of mine (who had the same lackluster experience years ago) told me that I needed to check it out again and he was right! Kuru Kuru sushi has really stepped up their game. Their sushi is very very good, prices are good, and service is good! The wait for seats to open up was long, but well worth the wait. Just like the many reviews written before me....I must say, their spicy tuna is winnahs, as well as their pumpkin tempura and their karaage chicken! Loved it! I can't wait to go back again!

    (5)

  • Reid H.

    I am Japanese. I love Japanese food. Kuru Kuru Sushi serves some of the best spicy ahi I've had. Their spicy ahi bowl is a fairly large portion, and it's spicy without losing flavor. Haven't eaten any of the sushi there, but I'm willing to give them 5 stars off the spicy ahi bowl alone. The restaurant is kept clean and there is usually parking in the shopping center lot. Only bad thing is the wait; this place is super popular and is always crowded.

    (5)

  • Earl L.

    Kuru Kuru is definitely a good spot to hit up when craving sushi. But plan to wait a little if it's busy inside since the only seats available are around the conveyor belt. Everything's made fresh to order especially the specialty rolls, if they're not on the belt. The mixed don is definitely something to try since it has a little of everything in a bowl on top of rice. Also they're rice machine is pretty cool which shapes the rice into equal portions made for the sashimi. All in all it's pretty good here for lunch or dinner. So if your a local or visiting the 808 definitely hit this place up!

    (4)

  • Eric A.

    I heard from someone that Genki owns this place. Fact or fiction? Bug DANG that sushi addiction! Who in Hawaii doesn't like to pick off a conveyor belt that serves fresh raw fish and crunchy fried things? In comparison to Genki, I honestly like this place better. Why? For starters the nori (seaweed) melts perfectly with every bite of rice. Don't you hate it when the consistency is different, thus breaking your sushi in two? What a way to get the thunder stolen from right under you! Also, in conjunction, they not only have (LMAO!) hot dog rolls (which freaking embarrasses me for some reason) but the choice of Kal-Bi beef as well. However frankly, I still find the kaarage (fried) chicken better at Genki, though Kuru Kuru (meaning: to turn round and round) Sushi's still has that similar sweet, spicy and gingery goodness. The #1 thing that sold me on this place over Genki? They sell azuke (bean) ice cream. YES! As you know, this isn't the pretentious high-end sushi snooty Americans and internationals eat out of necessity. Kuru Kuru's product is still exceptional and a very modest, easy and approachable way to eat Japanese comfort food (sushi, soups, bentos, etc). Just pick up and put in ya' mouth! There may be occasional animosity toward the "other patron" who steals "the plate you've been eyeing" from the conveyor belt, but not to worry! All you have to do is request your server bring the same dish/entree from out the kitchen. So chill mofos! Finally, did I mention a better selection at a cut of the price from Genki? Probably why they're always busy. 3 stars Kuru Kuru Sushi in Aiea, home of the Na Ali`i

    (3)

  • Roxy K.

    I think I eat Kuru Kuru @least 2 times a week, and that's not only because i work in near vicinity of the place. & almost every time I go to pick up my lunch, it's damn packed!! So my co-worker turned me on to the half and half don (spicy ahi and poke bowl)... I'll be VERY VERY Honest here, I FELL in LOVE @ First BITE... until I realized that I could order spicy salmon w/poke and that's what I've been eating lately. I have Kuru Kuru cravings every week and I always end up eating there for lunch. Another thing I love from there is the ingen (green bean tempura nigiri)... talk about YUMMY!! i'm not a green bean fan period, but I'll it eat over there cause it's that good. Too bad though because yesterday I found out that they are taking their jello off the menu and no longer making it. I don't know if its a bad thing or a good thing because I never ordered jello from there only my co-worker!! I'd eat here everyday if I could... it's that good in my opinion... and thats all that matters to me.. hehe

    (5)

  • Eric X.

    So I trekked out to AIEA and found Kuru Kuru this time. Yes the portions are way better than genki -- the sashimi falls off the sushi nicely and the cuts are thick. I reckon you're getting almost double the amount per plate, so the prices are roughly 60% of what Genki's are. I was disappointed by the salmon -- it was flavorless and stringy. The Hamachi was worth it though. The Unagi (it's actually Anago, same at Genki) was at least room temp at Kuru. It always comes to you at Genki ice cold which annoys me. I've been to sushiya where they have a mini blowtorch for the unagi. I'm not picky, 10 secs in the microwave would do it. The avocado maki at Kuru Kuru was also at least double the amount compared to genki. Genki's Poke has more flavor and I agree that the spicy tuna at Genki is better than the spicy salmon at Kuru Kuru. All in all though, Kuru wins for best value and taste wise they're about par with some give and take. 5 stars because, at these prices, this is about the best you can do outside Japan.

    (5)

  • Tyler A.

    I have came here a long time and im sad to give this place 3 stars because of the recent changes they have done like downsizing the Donburi's and upping the prices one everything :( Sorry kuru kuru i think it's time for me to move on

    (3)

  • Linda L.

    I was reluctant to try because of the wait and the conveyor belt. I mean, how do you know how long it has been circling around anyway. But it wasn't so bad. I really liked the Poke and the Pumpkin Tempura. You can also order something you don't see on the conveyor belt from the menu. Overall a pleasant experience.

    (3)

  • kari n.

    absolutely LOVE this place. I'm not one to wait for a long time but this place is definitely worth the half an hour wait. The fish is fresh, cut thick, and has a very good quality for a fast-food type sushi place. The prices are very cheap and I totally feel I'm getting my monies worth. Try the Union Roll. It's my fav. Salmon, cream cheese and avocado sushi deep fried and topped with an unagi sauce drizzle.

    (5)

  • Stefanie M.

    I've had so many people tell me to eat here over the years that I knew it was going to happen eventually. This wasn't the first time I've tried to eat here. Kuru Kuru Sushi is one of those places that always has a ridiculous wait during normal dining hours. Most of my attempts usually went something like: Me: "How long is the wait for two?" Hostess: "45 minutes" (Silently asking tummy if she can hold out another 45 minutes) (gurgle from tummy) Me to friend: "how about Curry House next door?" That being said we had to strategically plan to eat here without a wait. For me personally, it's rare to find myself in Pearl City on a weekday at an odd hour but the opportunity finally presented itself and I finally got to try Kuru Kuru. Overall I had a good first impression but I wasn't blown away like I expected. Kuru Kuru's reputation is "big, fresh, and cheaper than Genki" conveyor belt sushi. While I can definitely agree that the cuts of fish were larger I cannot affirm that it is much cheaper than Genki. Maybe prices were before, but definitely not now. Was it good? Yes. Would I definitively recommend them over Genki? Probably not. I would say both restaurants are on an even playing field. Some of the dishes here were better than Genki and vice-versa for me personally. The items that I liked were the teri beef roll, cream corn croquette, spicy salmon, kazunoika, and ten don shrimp. The spicy salmon was a unique and tasty twist on the classic spicy tuna. Their cream corn croquette was also very good and filling! Unlike most places they give you two huge croquettes which is worth the price. The ten don shrimp nigiri was delicious and something I've never had anywhere else. It's a deep fried salt and pepper shrimp on sushi rice, which although sounds simple is an amazing combination! Dishes that I would pass on were the chicken karaage, pumpkin tempura, and fried shrimp shumai. The chicken Karaage was really plain, and not to mention a little undercooked. While most of our pieces were cooked the last big one was very pink inside. Yikes. The pumpkin tempura was very mushy. I know that pumpkin by nature is on the softer side, but theirs was just very mushy. Maybe it was my fault for grabbing it off the belt, but I also think that belt-sushi restaurants have some responsibility to ensure that everything going around is of a certain standard. Service at that hour was good too because there was a good ratio of servers to patrons. They consistently refilled tea, drinks, and came around to take orders often. For me Kuru Kuru just didn't live up to its hype. While I had a good first experience at Kuru Kuru and would definitely go back if the opportunity presents itself, I just wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

    (3)

  • Yel p.

    Cost - 1 star It's worth the food Atmosphere - 1 starTypical Japanese sushi place Food - 1 star When i ordered chicken it was actually hot! compared to another place g*nki. And the portions seem bigger Staff - 1 star I have to give a star for the hot food!

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    The only reason why I wouldn't want to come here is because of the wait! Every time I plan to eat dinner here with friends we end up eating someplace else because the 1 hour+ wait. This is a very small place and if you are to eat here you should go before dinner. The sushi is really good though. I always get the Mix Don or Spicy Ahi Don and I can get full off of just that. Their fish taste's really fresh and doesn't taste like it's been sitting out for awhile. I prefer Kuru Kuru Sushi over Genki's. They have bigger portions for a cheaper price.

    (4)

  • M G.

    I've been a die hard Genki Sushi fan for many years but since they came to Seattle (read my review) I am not as much in a rush to go there when visiting home. My mom lives in Aiea and on our way to Genki for the July special - 1 plate free - she decided instead that she wanted to go to Kuru Kuru. I was a little annoyed because we waited especially til Tues to cash in our 1 plate free.... But that annoyance went away pretty quickly as we ordered and started getting our plates. Wow the portions are so much better! They don't skimp! The slices of fish on the nigiri sushi were thick! And everything was so fresh. I did a quick check of Yelp reviews to see what people suggested & in the end we tried: Ahi Poke Tempura Bowl Spicy Tuna Somen Salad (hard to find in Seattle!) Maguro nigiri Hamachi nigiri Lobster Ball Negahamachi Tako nigiri I was really impressed with everything. LOVE the tempura bowl (and only $2.40 for a bowl of rice w/shrimp, bean, squash, and..um another veg!) and Ahi Poke. My mom loves the Lobster ball. But I still like Genki Sushi's Spicy Tuna better (though portion at Kuru Kuru is much better). I definitely want to go back and they've bumped Genki down. Oops. i want to go back and try one of their Donburi bowls as I kept seeing them being made for take out. I can't comment on the wait time as we went at an offtime - about 4:30pm on Tues. But it started getting crowded as we left - about 5:30pm. I didn't find it dirty. And the waitstaff was quick and attentive. The sushi came out quick!

    (5)

  • Hope P.

    This place is ok. Fish is ok. Setting is ok. Spicy stuff was more mayo than spicy. Personally Im not a fan of mayo in my fish. Waitress got my order wrong. Then argued. Then some man (her manager?) asked her what happened when she turned to fix it and she told him I was confused about the item I ordered. It's also a sushi conveyor belt place and I felt that they didn't like that I was ordering things off the menu that werent coming around on the belt (most of which wasn't really raw fish). Prices were good. Won't go back.

    (3)

  • Nani Y.

    Kuru Kuru is the place to go. Cost wise it is great. Too bad they no longer have the original size of their bowls. Other than that, everything else is great. Way better than Genki Sushi.

    (4)

  • Patti K.

    Love love Kuru Kuru. Try to go on an off time though, cuz everybody else loves Kuru Kuru, too. Everything is great but those spicy ahi dons are UNREAL! We decided to do a take out because we saw that people had been waiting over an hour for a seat. Even the take out took twenty minutes (like they said it would), but oh so worth it. I would say, if you are going at a busy time, call in your take-out order! If you do sit, you will see even the sushi on the belt is great. Huge pieces of fish on small servings of rice. Everything is fresh! This place is awesome!

    (5)

  • Bryan N.

    My wife had been hyping this place up for a while so we decided to give it a try. We got there and it wasn't as crowded as it normally is. Actually there were a bunch of open seats so I figured we get seated right away. We ended up waiting for 5 minutes while the servers walked around aimlessly. Eh, no big deal. They probably had to clean stuff or put stuff away and prep the tables. We get seated and our server asked us if we would like anything to drink. we asked for some water and prepared myself for some food. As far as conveyor belt sushi goes, this place was pretty good. Its better than Genki, but I mean its sushi on a moving belt...how great can it really be. Our server brought my wife water, but forgot mine and said she would be right back with some water for me. We ate a few things and I didn't get the water yet, so I asked the server if I could get a glass of water. Some time passed, we kept eating, and the server returned with no water. She asked if she could get us anything, so I asked if I could get a glass of water. I mean what the hell? Did I piss her off somehow, spit in her face, run over her dog...Now there are many things I've learned while working in the restaurant industry. Rule #1, don't piss off the people that prepare your food. Following that rule, I decided not to press the issue. About 10 minutes passed and we were nearing the end of our meal...still no water. From this point I figured I'd ask as nicely as I possibly could for some water and see how long it would take to actually get some. So...about 30 minutes or so of eating and six requests for water later, we were done. As I got up to pay for the check, she brought my water...awesome... Overall, the food was good and reasonably priced...but the water thing kinda sucked. I mean it was just water. Maybe I underestimate the energy and time it takes to get a glass of water, but come on. I gave this place 3 stars cause the food was pretty good and hopefully the water thing was just a freak occurrence. I'm all about second chances, so I haven't totally dismissed Kuru Kuru. I'll probably give it another go...maybe the one in Kahala cause its a little closer to where I live.

    (3)

  • Mike C.

    My wife and I decided to come here after a morning at the swapmeet. The place was packed and there was a line out the door. After about a 40 minute wait, we finally hot seated. The poke and spicy tuna sushi were quite good, and the prices were good also. Really the draw back is the crowd and the wait. Overall, better than Genki sushi, but I would not go here if it was crowded...if it's too crowded go win the curry house next door...we actually should've done that. A suggestion for the owners may be to limit people to like 1 hour...we saw a few groups just freaking camp out and lounge...not ordering anything. Its like get a freaking clue, the sushi is on a conveyor belt! Get your food, stuff your face, and leave people!

    (3)

  • Tellia W.

    For the price, this is pretty good sushi and blows Genki Sushi away. Actually, compared to a real sushi place, it's mediocre. However, it has gotten to the point where you have to wait for an hour to get a seat. I think we waited almost two hours the last time we went. They just need to manage their growth a little better and get more space. Also, they recently raised their prices. Now I think it's a little over-priced for the quality. My advice to owners, bring your prices back down and get more room so you can manage the long wait times.

    (3)

  • Deyh B.

    Usually service is good here whenever I go but today was different. My friend and I went around the afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. There wasn't a lot of selection on the belt but hoping one of the servers would stop and ask if we wanted anything since we were looking at the menu. We had to stop them...if it was really busy I'd understand. Out all the servers, I think there was 5 of them, only one asked if we were doing fine. I kind waited for my orders to arrive for awhile too. Even though the prices went up a lot, sushi there is still good.

    (2)

  • Mary G.

    Ono food but no wifi!! Omg lol. Wait was about 25 mins. I would come again maybe if there's wifi available lol. I'm jk.

    (2)

  • Erika W.

    Kuru Kuru is the best sushi I have had so far on the island. The nigiri was fresh tasting. Salmon with mayo and onion and seared salmon are my personal favorites. Kaarage for my son. It gets busy so go right at opening. A bit pricier than Japan but it is cheaper and better quality than Genki Sushi.

    (4)

  • Adam M.

    Hands down the best sushi I have ever had. The spicy eel don was ridiculous. Prices were really great too. Of course I'm from the mainland so I'm not used to what you islanders are able to get on a daily basis. I'm also not a huge restaurant buff so don't think that this is going to be some high-falutin experience.

    (5)

  • Ellen C.

    Delectable sushi with a unique Aloha spin! My friend brought us here today and the varieties wer mindbogglingly delicioso! I heard it gets insanely crowded so come after 2:00! Sorry, i was distracted and did not take any pics except for the empty plates!

    (4)

  • Jhay B.

    Recently went here two weeks ago and I must say customer service is dramatically improving. Nothing big for me to pick but I just wish they would wear gloves when then bring out your food. Since I do see them touching many different things I have yet to see them wash their hands. Plus I got an A for doing a mystery shopper project at kuru kuru

    (4)

  • Chelsea R.

    1 start for the portions of the food. Definitely worth your money but damn customer service needs to do something. You literally need to ask a worker for everything, rather than them normally checking up on you. I had to ask for .... 1. Refills on me & my bfs drink 2. To order 3. The check 4. Take out boxes oh AND they didn't even give a bag for the damn take out boxes. 5. Plastic bag for our take out. Like really? Jack in the box got better customer service than here. To make things even more worse, this lady had such a stink attitude. Instead of enjoying my dinner , her attitude rubbed me the wrong way & made me not wanna be there. Don't see myself returning here unless I'm ordering a take out order.

    (1)

  • Laurabeth M.

    I'm so glad I saw a 3-star review for the Kuru Kuru in Kahala, because that just reminded me of how amazing the one in Aiea is. I've had mixed experiences at the Kahala location, but the original in Aiea is downright amazing. I don't ever normally wait in line to eat *anywhere,* but I will not only drive to Aiea from my apartment in Makiki, I will also wait for 25 minutes for Kuru Kuru Aiea. My only complaint--and I'm not sure it's a legitimate complaint--is that the service was way too attentive. Yes, too attentive. Their style is that every member on staff takes care of every customer, or at least in their respective areas, and the guy eating next to me got asked how he was doing six--yes, SIX--times in a two-minute span. I counted. If it were me, I would've snapped (and I don't care what that says about me), but this guy was so kind and patient that he said "yes, thank you" as if he wasn't being badgered. I burst out laughing around inquiry #5 and we instantly bonded. His patience was wearing thin, mind you, but, yeah, wow--attentive service! As a final note, the obligatory "better than Genki!"

    (5)

  • Aim H.

    We normally go to genki but I decided to try kuru kuru today. We signed in and was seated right away. The service was really good. They kept refilling our drinks. The food was good also. We tried so many things that I will just post pictures because my fingers might fall off if I name them all. They are all very similar. Genki, kuru kuru, sushi bay. I don't have a favorite because I love sushi!!

    (4)

  • Justin C.

    Aside from the fact that I work here, I've decided to come here on my day off for lunch. The portions are much bigger than the ones at Genki Sushi, and they don't add any strange sauce to the spam or hotdog. The one thing Kuru doesn't have is nori furikake, so I had to bring my own cause I need that on my steam rice. Place is great, good random music, friendly service, and the fryer worker knows how I like my spam: burnt crunchy crispy.

    (5)

  • Val D.

    Going here again regularly because their choices of sushi has become a favorite because their selections aren't as oily as other restaurants. Except for the long wait at times, the service is great with the same employees happily greeting us. However the price is now about the same as Genki. Their tempura win over other places because of the sweet soy taste mixed in the tempura batter. Always lots of parking since it is in pearlkai.

    (4)

  • Fran C.

    What can I say..........Kuru Kuru Sushi cranks out some really onolicious sushi! Whenever I'm in the Aiea area......and I just so happen to be jonesing for some sushi, I like to come to the Kuru Kuru in the Aiea area. I think Kuru Kuru was the original inventors of some interesting sushi dishes........long before Genki started to do the same. For today's lunch, I met up with my co-worker for a quick lunch, but the only catch is to get a seat there, and no matter what time you go...........the place is always crowded! Lucky our wait for a table was less than 15 minutes....... We sat, started to grab a bunch of plates & threw down a quick and fast meal! Some of my personal favorites are the Kaarage Chicken, Spicy Tuna, Tuna Fish, & Ahi poke. Service was very attentive & good today, as the waitress kept checking on us to make sure our water & hot tea were filled. Lunch can get a little pricey depending on how big your eyes are. For the two of us, the tab came out a little over $43.00 bucks, but at least I walked away full, & satisfied.

    (4)

  • Geeta A.

    I come here all the time for a fast bite if I'm in Pearlridge or driving through. I used to go to a place like this with my dad in New York when I was a kid and I still love the idea of pulling my lunch off the conveyor belt. The sushi is good and extremely reasonable. I really like the pumpkin tempura too, I always seem to get that. They have nice little salads and the wait staff is helpful. Great place to go when you are out alone and the longest I've ever waited for a seat was about 20 minutes which is rare, usually I get seated very quickly.

    (5)

  • Jessica Y.

    My first conveyer belt sushi experience started here. There was a wait when we got to the Pearl Kai "eating" center, but it wasn't too bad as others have experienced. I saw a lot of fried items on the belt and not so much a variety of fresh sushi, which makes sense because the shelf life of raw fish is really, really short. We had to order some extra rolls from a menu.

    (4)

  • Stephanie L.

    Wow. I'm a bit shocked that I haven't had the pleasure of writing a review for Kuru Kuru yet. Maybe it's because every time I start one, I immediately get hungry and start to think of ways to convince my boyfriend that it was actually HIS idea to make a trip there. This is my go-to place when I'm craving sushi. I'm not talking about a $$$$ omakase. I'm talking about some legit, fresh, affordable sushi to satisfy your needs. There ALWAYS seems to be a wait here. I mean, that's just how good they are! I always prefer to get booth seating since the small bar simply can't hold my embarrassingly large amount of plates that are left when I'm done. I never delve from my usual selections of: salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, ika, salmon belly, and karage chicken. I'm sure there are more plates I haven't mentioned but let's not bring my large appetite into the conversation, ok? :P I really must insist you try the karage chicken and the salmon belly though. Both are one of the main reasons why I choose Kuru Kuru over others; their salmon belly is simply the best! While it might not have the entertaining "bullet trains" or fancy ordering services like some other establishments, service has always been good and the sushi has always been prepared quickly. Now go, shoo, and make Kuru Kuru your go-to sushi place too!

    (5)

  • Layla F.

    Food: 3 Stars Honestly, the spicy ahi or mixed dons are the only real reasons I come to this place. If the fish isn't in a gunkan form, I'm not really a fan. The dons have good portions of fish and rice. The maguro and salmon nigiri have pieces of fish that are small, don't look fresh, and aren't very good in texture. The chicken karaage is also pretty good. I like chicken karaage at most places though, so I can't criticize too much on this item. The mushroom tempura is alright. Not too flavorful and a little bit soggy even when I order it fresh. The cup Chirashi has a lot of rice. It had a variety of different chopped up fish, tamago, and cucumber. It wasn't that great. The "stuff" to rice ratio didn't seem right. Price: 3 Stars For what you get, it's a little expensive. The nigiri isn't worth it. I think you should go to a sushi bar or Japanese restaurant for some higher quality stuff for what you pay for the nigiri at Kuru Kuru. $9.95 for the dons is a little high, too. Maybe $7.95 could be better. I'm not totally convinced that they needed to raise the prices to $9.95. Some of the other items are more expensive than I would have expected, which is why I'm not too adventurous when I come here. The quality of food and the price don't match. Service: 3 Stars Sometimes, the servers are very attentive and nice. Other times, they ignore me, don't pay attention, or don't ask if I need anything. I even had a few times where I tried to get someone's attention to get more water because my mouth was burning from my spicy ahi and they walked past me during a non-busy time of the day. It gets too crowded here, too, so I avoid this place during peak hours. If I am not eating at 3:00 in the afternoon or 11:00 on a Wednesday, I don't go. Location: 3.5 Stars There is ample parking in the lot. It's a big lot, so you'll find something, but you may need to walk a bit. Because it gets crowded, I don't find it too comfortable to eat here. I feel under pressure a lot of the time that I'm here. The location is pretty clean, though. Overall, the conveyor belt sushi thing is convenient and fun for children, but I wouldn't put Kuru Kuru to other sushi bars in the same arena. They have take-out, so you could go with that option to avoid the crowds. If you want high quality sushi and a comfortable dining experience, I wouldn't recommend this place.

    (3)

  • Trish P.

    i used to go to Genki sushi a lot... then one day, trying to decide where to eat with my dad he mentions Kuru Kuru Sushi. we go, and there is a huge line and a ton of people waiting for seats. i'm thinking "well, this sucks, but this place must be GOOD". we finally get seats and i'm shocked to see how huge the pieces of fish are on each sushi piece. they DOUBLE the size (maybe even bigger) than the fish pieces they give at Genki, AND they're cheaper too!! they also have a kalbi sushi that is really, really good. sure, its only meat and rice, but the meat is seasoned well and is very tender too. the only thing thats crappity is theres only one location (that i know of).... they need to make MORE of these kuru kuru sushi places! good bye Genki Sushi.... we had a good run, but you're not good enough for me any more.... Kuru Kuru - you rock my socks.

    (4)

  • Cris H.

    This is one of my favorite places on Oahu. I love the fact that fresh sushi flirts and teases you with the saying "Eat me cause you know I'm fresh" And do I eat? OH HELL YEAH! I always get their hamachi,salmon, unagi and tuna. Those are my staples and I am never disappointed. Yes the line can be long sometimes but it's worth the wait. Everything is just so damn fresh. The staff is super attentive and always willing to accommodate you if you don't see your favorite scooting by on the conveyor belt. Left a lot of empty plates in my day I tell ya... Love you Kura Kura! Wish you were on the mainland!

    (5)

  • Lani B.

    I can't believe I never wrote a review on one of my favorite places! Been eating at Kuru Kuru since I moved from Cali about 3 years ago and I never found another kaiten sushi place that topped it's quality, quantity and prices. However, I do miss the those days where the wait time was 10 minutes or less. Nowadays, the average wait is 45-60 minutes. I can't wait for the Kahala location to open up....maybe the wait time will be a little shorter at this location. Yeah! My absolute fave is the spicy tuna (sushi, hand roll and don). The fish is hand cut into yummy morsels, not pulverized in a food processor! And the mayo/chili sauce has just the right amount of spiciness. I always have it with some pumpkin tempura but anything in tempura works for me! Prices went up just slightly but still cheaper than anywhere else. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Macey W.

    fair prices, good quality, delicious sushi, can't go wrong. I only give it four stars because the wait is so long and unbearable. =(

    (4)

  • Esther Y.

    This place reminds me of sushi places I went to in Japan...except it's actually cheaper here! The fish is fresh and I had the BEST poke and unagi here so far. Definitely a place to bring visitors, this is some goood stuff.

    (5)

  • Melissa T.

    LOVE THIS PLACE! Even though i've only been here twice, both experiences were great. Pros: -Service is great -Free hot tea!!! -Sushi is fresh since the place is always busy -Delicious coffee dessert ;) -Variety of sushi -CHEAP & DELICIOUS SUSHI!!! -The two time i went, the wait was no longer than 20 min. (2 of us first time and 4 of us second time) Cons: -WAITING. No Matter when you go, you're always going to wait, but its worth it when you get seated! First time i went, it was my bf and I and it was like a 10 min wait. Second time there were 4 of us and it was no more than 20 min. and still busy. What to order: -Coffee dessert -Pumpkin tempura Overall, i recommend this place! They're so much better than Genki; delicious and price wise. I just wish they had more locations such as Manoa (somewhere in town where i go to school) or in Kapolei area :)

    (4)

  • Brad W.

    Their mixed don is by far one of the best deals around! Frequent Kuru Kuru usually at least a couple times a month..

    (5)

  • Dan F.

    We find this place randomly through yelp while we were driving by and back from Pearl Harbor memorial. The sushi was really cheap and the quality was really fresh. Since it's conveyor belt style they didn't have too much variety on the belt. Not everything on the menu came down the belt. I guess they didn't want to put out something random and go to waste if no one picked it up. So if there is something you want off the menu, not on the belt, you can just ask the waitress to get it from the chef. Two of us ate a bunch of sushi (well recognized scientific unit of measure for sushi) and it only came out to be about $30. Definitely worth it. If you're a tourist looking for a not super fancy but good sushi meal, then I'd definitely recommend this place. But if your looking for innovative rolls, then you may not be very impressed.

    (4)

  • Ben F.

    My new favorite place to eat sushi. Although, the conveyor belt system of eating sushi for me reminds me too much of Genki sushi and typically when i eat at Genki they're ok but at Kuru Kuru their food is really good compared to Genki's. What i didn't like about the place was how long you had to wait for a table, it took us nearly 45 minutes to sit down. But that's ok because it's worth it. And the price was decent enough to not leave too big a dent in your wallet. Overall, if you're ever in the Pearlridge area and are craving some sushi stop by here sometime, just be prepared to wait a bit.

    (4)

  • Chevelle H.

    the foods great, and great service from all waitresses except the older waitress/cashier. she seems to treat customers very rudely that aren't Japanese. shame on her. I handed her payment, and while receiving my change with my hand out, she slammed the money on the counter and walked away. no thank you or come again, etc... this isn't the first time we had received bad service/attitude from this particular employee. she's very loud and doesn't know how to be courteous enough to say thank you or you're welcome. I feel they're a five star restaurant, but will only receive the stars because of that one employee. I believe she's a manger.

    (3)

  • kristine f.

    Yummy in my tummy! Call me crazy but I like the flavors of Kuru Kuru's dishes over Genki's. Don't get me wrong, I like me my Genki Sushi. But if I had a choice, I'd have to go with Kuru Kuru, though I can't decipher the difference between their spicy tuna (which is one of my faves.) They have a wide variety of items on their menu. Every time I pass by, there is ALWAYS a line. So if you're in Aiea, give it a try. The workers are all so pleasant.

    (4)

  • Cal C.

    Been here over 40 times, GREAT FOOD, GREAT PRICE, HORRIBLE WAIT! .. but finally took the time to write a review. I always get the most basic Spicy Tuna, Ahi Poke, Garlic Ali, and repeat it as often as needed before I get full. Although Basic, it's rated better than any other place such as Genki's, etc. The service here is never slow. I had always received the best service as quickly as possible, except one time which was perhaps because they were short of staff that day. 39: 1 is not bad of a ratio =) As I said, wait is horrible! 1 out of 40 times, I had to perhaps wait over an hour, 30 out of 40 times, I had to wait more than 30 minutes, 9 out of 40 times, I had to wait more than 15 minutes. So please be prepared if you are impatient as I am. The price is extremely reasonable! 2 people usually runs around 20-30 bucks. Would always come back here, especially since i'm only 6 minutes away!

    (4)

  • Matty M.

    This place uses huge pieces of fish for their nigiri sushi. Very fresh fish. Good customer service. The waiters constantly refilling waters and teas. The wait was about 30 min for a table, but that was much expected since we went on a Saturday for lunch at the prime time. The green bean tempura is delicious and so is the Texas roll (kalbi and lettuce). Other than that, this place has the usual types of sushi which are all good and I highly recommend Kuru Kuru when wanting sushi for lunch!

    (5)

  • Bronsen K.

    So grubs! The fish is fresh and it comes to you on a belt. A BELT! Don't have much of anything with belts in Vegas (especially after you walk out of a buffet) but this was definitely a treat. Make sure you try out the spicy ahi bowl and the seared ahi sashimi.. it's a good time I swear. Only gripe I have with this place is that it takes FOREVER to get seated! But, that's pretty minor.. especially when you start grubbin'. Can really knock a place that has good food and people want to wait and eat just as much as you do. Plus, the price isn't that bad.. less than what you pay for at an AYCE joint out in Las Vegas. Good food, will return when I come home to Hawai'i nei.

    (5)

  • Angela B.

    decent on price & food. fish seems fresh. If it is slow, don't get the dishes from the conveyor, you can order the same thing directly from the wait staff. Service was excellent, they were consistently available and on it when you need something.

    (3)

  • Krysten I.

    Kuru Kuru always has a line out the door, but it is sooo worth the wait. I I heard they were opening in Kahala Mall too (wooohooo!). The spicy ahi is great and the ahi bowls are huge! They also have Kabocha tempura (my favorite!). Kuru Kuru is really affordable, quality and creative sushi.

    (5)

  • Scott O.

    This might be the only time I have ever felt let down by Yelp. With 62 reviews averaging 4-1/2 stars, this place should have been a slam dunk. Did I happen to go on Jeckyll & Hyde Day? The nigiri is worth 2-3 stars for size alone; however, the fish is cut too thick and tasted either bland (tuna) or briny (albacore which seemed to have been treated as if it were salmon). As for rolls - they are more mayonnaise than fish, and not very good mayonnaise at that. The fried foods looked awful - as if the oil was not at high enough temperature to get the job done. After 5 plates ranging from A-OK to mediocre, we decided this place was not for us, no matter how low the price. However, we had ordered a negihama roll (yellowtail and green onions) and thought we should at least wait until it arrived so that we could pay for it. And then we made the mistake of eating it - absolutely dreadful. It was fried (I've never had one of these fried BTW), and I can confirm the oil was truly rancid. We nearly gagged. It took 2 hours, fresh pineapple, garlic shrimp and shave ice to wash away the taste. Service was polite, professional, and well above the quality of the food. I can only wonder how this place has managed to be so highly rated on Yelp. It would be great to hear that our experience was a fluke; perhaps it wasn't the regular crew in the kitchen, or a disgruntled employee was intentionally sabotaging the food at risk to our health. I simply cannot believe that the Yelp-ers who have rated this place 4 & 5 stars would have done so on the day we visited.

    (1)

  • Tania P.

    Kuru Kuru is a tinier, less modern, (very) dirty version of Genki. But yea, I'm ok with it. Why? The salmon and hamachi nigiri! The fish was good and HUGEEE! At $2.40 each plate it was worth the drama of finding a parking spot and waiting 15+ minutes for a seat. I tried the scallop mayo and a seafood/corn-thingy mayo which I didn't care for. I also had the spicy salmon which was good. But next time I go I'm sticking with the salmon and hamachi nigiri! Just wondering... Does anyone know if Kuru Kuru is BYOB?

    (4)

  • Sarah K.

    I just want to say right from the get go that I only go to Genki Sushi because it's in town and convenient...now if Kuru Kuru was in town I would definitely boycott Genki Sushi. Kuru Kuru has nicer workers, and just better quality overall...my friend and I will sometimes make time to drive to Aiea to get their mixed donburi (sushi rice topped with massive amounts of half ahi poke and the other half spicy ahi and 1 nigiri piece of ahi and salmon) ...this bowl is amazing!!! it's only around $8 but trust me you will get more than your moneys worth. My friend is a dude and even he struggles to finish one bowl. They also use sushi rice!!! genki's...does not...LAME!!! I would recommend taking out because it's just as good to go as it is eaten in...plus if you want to dine in expect to wait because there's always a lot of people in demand for their stuff :]

    (4)

  • Darvish B.

    Compared to any conveyor belt sushi I've ever had in my life, this place takes the cake and everything else. It gets the gold star, the blue ribbon, the Olympic gold medal, the Purple Heart, you get the point. Its the best of the best. Quality is great, fresh as can be and the size of the pieces are generous for quick sushi. We went around 2PM on a Wednesday and avoided any line. The poke don, was money in the bank. Its a must get. We also enjoyed the hamachi collar and the fatty salmon. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Oahu. Hit up the Aloha Stadium Swap meet and then stop by this place for some delicious sushi.

    (5)

  • Clarissa S.

    This is the best place for uncomplicated, fast and delicious sushi! My husband and I tried this out one day and kept coming back twice a week for quite a while, we were so infatuated! The prices are super reasonable and the food is just phenomenal. My personal favorite is the Ahi Tataki, they grill it just right and chill it afterwards; so delicious! The servers are always very attentive to your needs and you will never be in want of tea or water. It is popular though so try to get there ahead of time or around 5pm and not close to closing, that's when the line gets pretty long. I am honestly perfectly fine waiting around with my friends for a seat here because it is just so yummy! We went there for lunch one day when it wasn't busy at all and got to talk to the sushi chef. He was a really great guy and very attentive to our needs. I have only seen a couple customers get upset here and that was when they were just about to close and had put the name list behind the counter so no more people could sign in but they could still service those on the list. Some random people would just reach behind the counter and put their names down! It really is that good but c'mon people, have some respect for the poor workers that bust their buns.

    (5)

  • Brianna F.

    This place is awesome. Free parking is always great in my book. We had to wait like 20 minutes but we were there at 8 pm and there were a ton of people there. The sushi is super cheap and super good and the waitresses were really attentive to our drinks and asking if we needed anything. Kuru Kuru doesn't try to be anything its not... It's good cheap sushi. I really enjoyed my meal here.

    (4)

  • Z Z.

    Kuru Kuru is the kind of addicting sushi spot you just can't keep out of your head. It's that damned conveyor belt of delicious food! I don't even eat sushi that much and I dream of plucking plates off of the belt and gulping down some coffee flavored jello with a side of wasabi. Anyway, Kuru Kuru is right by my house so I drive by here like 20 times a day. It is always packed. That says something. Even though Kuru Kuru is more like a cheap fast food type of sushi place, they are OK by me, and I like the fact that you can fill your belly without emptying your wallet. And yes, I do love the coffee flavored jello here...so what...I am sure you have a gross food fetish 2!

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    BE PREPARED TO WAIT!! Maybe during the day this place isn't quite as bananas, but as soon as the sun sets...watch out! Crazy lines. SO if you have a group of 3+ people, park yourself on a bench. Honestly the food isn't any better than Genki, and I've never had to wait that long there. Synopsis: It's okay, but not worth the wait.

    (2)

  • Teresa G.

    Mmmmm kuru kuru sushi. Make sure you go during non peak time or else the wait time can be forever. The food is yummy and they have different variety from genii. The only thing that I don't like from here is that sometime they bring out the fried food cold. I love their garlic ahi. :)

    (3)

  • Kira K.

    This place has the best sushi! they are very creative in the different specialty sushi creations. They give a lot of fish an a little piece of rice. That's how you can tell a good sushi restaurant!

    (5)

  • Claudia M.

    The sushi here is delicious!!! This place is so much better than genki's sushi! The only flaw bout here is the line. Sometimes there is a lot of people and it will awhile to get seated. Their pricing is reasonable too. I will definitely come here again for some awesome sushi!

    (4)

  • Miki S.

    3 years ago... I totally would have given this place 6 stars But today, Kuru Kuru, you only get one. It wasnt totally busy when I went but just busy enough to keep our server moving. When she first came by she basically just slammed two waters on the counter then walked away. Ok, this is strike one! I dunno, my friends think im silly but when I go eat at places like this where you order lots of little dishes I sometimes try to help out the server by writing down my order for them. My servers are usually really happy when I do this. This beezy at Kuru Kuru was definitely NOT, or maybe her face was just stuck like that from being such a BEEZY! She kinda just "hmmmphed" and walked away. Then she stomped back over and the first words she said to me was "we dont have ??? (I forget what i ordered, but you get it.) The food came out timely and it was mediocre. I remember this place being soooo good and having big sushi. The one thing I would give 5 stars is the kabocha! So yummm. But that might just be because I LOVE Kabocha!

    (1)

  • Brian L.

    This will probably be the last time I will come to this location. Kahala easily a better location. So the AC was down and it was warm in here. Order sushi and the guy tells me it's on the belt. We said we'd like them fresh. he said it is. Ummm raw fish and hot room is not a good mix. Just by looking at a lot of stuff you can tell the heats done it's damage. He was willing to take an order for half the things we wanted to eat. And one plate he walked behind me and grabbed it off the belt then brought it to me. The hamachi was already turning a bit. Well the AC seems fixed now. But they've lost 2 customers. ..Atleast at this location

    (1)

  • Healani M.

    Honestly, the service was efficient and the portions were generous but the taste... The Soft Shell Crab tasted really fishy, to the point where I couldnt even finish the roll. The Ajitsuke Hotate tasted like mild sea water so I was happy when my bf finished it for me. All the other rolls were sub par but what really stood out was the Salmon Skin that rotated by halfway through my meal. OMG that alone would be reason enough to come back. I really dont know what makes a great Spicy Ahi Roll stand out above others.. I feel like it was up and up with Genki's and G Sushi's.

    (3)

  • Kelsey T.

    Kuru Kuru wasn't the first on the boat sushi trend in Hawaii, but it's my favorite of all of them. Really reasonable prices, huge pieces of pretty decent quality sashimi makes this someplace I keep coming back to. There is pretty much always a line here if you eat during normal meal times, but it's worth the wait. I love that my fave sushi, the tobikko, is on the cheapest plate here. I can indulge in it without guilt about running up the bill (which would be a different story if my fave was ikura). I'm a big big fan of the spicy ahi don, which I've been ordering before they formally put it on the menu. All of their bowls are a good deal, you get quite a lot of fish for what you pay for. If you're not a sushi junkie like me, they have non-sushi options too like calamari, edamame and miso soup.

    (4)

  • Ron H.

    This used to be my favorite place for sushi but it has gone down in the last couple of years. Good things: Prices has only gone up a little and the food is great. Portions of fish r generous in the bowls, or it could just be the size of the rice bowl. Chicken karage and spicy ahi still one of the best unfortunately thats the end of the list for me. The Bad: Parking can get bad, I would look behind the vitamin shop. There is a really bad smell outside of the kuru kuru and u got to wonder if it's coming from kuru kuru or not. To be fair there is a good chance it could be coming from the curry house next door. No mater what the case something should be done for the customers sake. The wait can get bad but what u going to do about that? My biggest gripe is that the caliber of care has gone down. Why don't they replace the old sushi on the conveyor belt? I see some of the sushi sit on that conveyor from the time I am sitting down waiting for a spot till when I leave. Looks like their getting into the business of dried fish too! Don't get me wrong I think service is great, but it's like their a machine and machine don't care. Move on and let the next person sit and stuff their face. They should make a point to take a new customers order and make it fresh. The sushi guy should only made what ordered + 2 and put the extra 2 on the conveyor belt to keep things fresh. Instead the guy just puts up whats popular or what needs to go and then u get fish jerky rather than sashimi. I would have put two stars but I got to admit one of if not the best conveyor belt sushi places we got. They probably know that too.

    (3)

  • Jon L.

    Way better than Genki! Wow. A rotary sushi place done right. I eat a lot, but I will say this. I was almost defeated by 3 a la carte plates and 1 mixed donburi. I didn't realize the mixed donburi was over 1 pound of tuna and rice. After an epic battle, I defeated the aforementioned dishes and left victorious. Subsequently, I fell asleep at work for half an hour in a food coma. Beware!

    (4)

  • Dow L.

    My friend recommended this place. She's allergic to seafood and will break out in hives the minute her skin touches it...unless it's super fresh and top quality. So I consider her a good barometer as to the quality of a sushi joint's fish. If she can dine here and not need an emergency trip to the ER, I know it's a good place. The place I've heard fills up pretty fast so I recommend getting here during non peak hours. The prices for the dishes are reasonable and the quality is top notch. You want some tasty sushi off a conveyor belt? Come check this place out.

    (5)

  • Seth H.

    This is the place for a quick sushi fix at a very reasonable price, the people are really nice too. The place is usually packed and I would recommend to go around 11:30 am if you can with no wait. The cuts of fish are really fresh and the portions are always very generous, the fish dwarfs the rice. My father swears by the salmon with round onions, my kids love the corn/mayo one, and even try the tuna/corn one too. Kuru Kuru rose the bar on conveyor belt sushi leaving Genki in the dust.

    (4)

  • Kari L.

    Ive been here twice and LOVE IT! Might have to wait a few minutes for a seat, but worth it. Very good prices for the quality of the food. I love the selection and I love being able to find the items on a picture menu. If youre just bored of Genki, try this place.

    (4)

  • Trish N.

    Darn, I should've read the new reviews before I went!! The thing that really USED to set Kuru Kuru apart was their amazing dollar-for-dollar value...which, alas, just isn't the same anymore. Personally, I thought the sushi was ALMOST as good as ever...but now the majority of the menu is $3.50 per plate...ikura is $6.95 (up from $5.25)...and all of the poke bowls (+ most of the rolls) are $9.95 each (up from $6.95). :-( And of course, the bowls are tiny compared to "back in the day." I liked that the pumpkin tempura is still cheap (can't beat 5 slices for $1.75!)...and I think we got lucky with a fresh batch of salmon skin dishes coming onto the conveyor belt, just as we got seated ($1.75 per dish, woo hoo)! The servers were attentive--maybe in response to those recent complaints?--and water/tea constantly refilled. All in all, Kuru Kuru still seems like a good place to come if you're looking for moderate-quality sushi in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere (just beware the wait...we signed in at 8pm on a Saturday & got seated at 8:27). But for those prices, we'll probably be heading to Sushi Spot more often now...& I really want to check out this "Sushi Bay"-place that everyone talks about!

    (3)

  • Roxy W.

    Oh, how I remembered the days I use to come here at least once a week. Sushi was cheap and good! Location: They are located in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center next to Curry House and Sprint. Parking is plentiful. Prices: Prices have gone up since back in the days. They don't have the large menu on the wall anymore. I guess they need to update the price change. I don't see their mix don or any of the bowls on the menu. Food: The sushi is still good. Thank goodness! There selection isn't as large as before. The menu was limited and the food on the conveyor belt was not as fresh. Service: The staff are friendly and are prompt with refilling waters and hot tea. Overall, the sushi was good just as I remembered but the limited selection was disappointing.

    (3)

  • Kimi F.

    This past Tuesday, I was craving sushi and decided to stop here. I wasn't sure if there was going to be a long line, which is typical most of the time. Driving in, we quickly found parking, which is unusual at about 8:00p.m. What I was most excited about was there was no long waiting at all to grab a seat, say what? Really? Pinch me! Empty chairs and empty tables, I just couldn't believe it! In fact, there was a bit of a wait next door at the curry place, then there was here. We signed in and waited a few minutes till the hostess came up to seat us. We were seated in one of their huge booths, which with a toddler makes it easier to keep an eye on him. I looked at the conveyor and there was hardly anything on it. I figured, due to the last hour they didn't want to have too much on the belt and have it go to waste. Fine by me, because I enjoy ordering from the menu and having items come out fresh. Upon waiting for someone to take our order, we had to, flag down a waitress. Noticed I said, "flag," because that's what we had to do throughout the night to get what we wanted. Mind you, we didn't order a massive amout of food. We asked for refills on our waters, requests for more food, asking for tempura dipping sauce twice, before they returned with some kind of shoyu sauce. Requested fried salmon skin and was told, she'd check on it and never got back to us, so had to assume they had none. Wow, talk about total lack of service. I hit the jackpot on this, for whatever reason. How can this be? We noticed they significantly reduced a lot of their menu items. They also increased the prices on most of their menu items. The food was mediocre and nothing really stood out. So I can't really recommend anything to really try. I can tell you that my salmon nigiri was dry and old looking. The 2 pieces of fish didn't look fresh. It could have been they cut it earlier and left it exposed to the elements without wrapping it up, or the fish was a bit old? I was hesitant to eat it, but I ate it, lol. Thankfully, it didn't get me sick. After settling the bill, taking a few pictures, we noticed a notice on the door. It said, that due to the rise in labor and food cost that prices as of 12/30/14 would increase. Affecting the prices in some of their dishes. Understandable and in my opinion, justified. However, when the company downsizes the menu, the food quality decreases, prices increase, and there is a lack of service. It equivalates to getting less customers and a decrease in revenue. I just hope something is done to improve all areas of this business. Now I know why, it was so easy to get a table. There really was no one waiting, because I can only assume that they went through a similar experience like mine. I guess I won't be back, until I see the masses of people, waiting to get in. Like the good'ole day's.

    (2)

  • Roxanne Lynn T.

    This place is still my favorite sushi place to go to. I'd go here over genki anyday. Their portions are bigger and fresher that I've tasted. I've never been disappointed with the quality of the sushi so far. The conveyor belt is always fully loaded with variety of sushi. But I would recommend to order from the waiter to get the fresher batch of sushi or other fried items. I usually just get the spicy ahi don that will fill me up real quick and a chicken karaage to add some meat into my meal. The wait has always been long because the demand to eat here is pretty high and with the limited seating, it'll take probably 30 to an hour wait. For me, it's worth it once I sit down and enjoy the fresh sushi. Depending when you go, parking can get packed also as it shares parking with all the other restaurants and stores nearby. I've learned to go during off peak hours, either a late lunch or an early dinner so I don't have to wait that long. This review is based on my last visit last September.

    (4)

  • Lori L.

    Kuru Kuru is my favorite of the conveyor belt sushi offerings mostly because of the Spicy Ahi Don which is big enough to share and the larger cuts of raw fish. I also like the Pumpkin Tempura, Croquette, Seared Garlic Hamachi, Negitoro, Salmon, and Soft-Shell Crab. Both locations are pretty busy so be prepared to wait or call in a take out.

    (3)

  • Jozlyn H.

    Good sushi, clean restaurant, service is always good. Too bad there's always a line..... If only, they would make this restaurant just a little big bigger. Haha This nice, cute sushi restaurant is located in the front of Pearl Kai Shopping center. The wait time usually isn't that long. I like to order their spicy ahi bowl and devour that thing... And then I go for the other nigiris. Not sure what more to write because these sushi places are all the same to me........ But I kinda like kuru kuru a little bit more than genki lol

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    Living in Aiea, we often find ourselves grabbing a meal in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. During peak hours, the line at Kuru Kuru is ALWAYS long and people are waiting outside the door to be seats. For years, I remained curious about what was so great about this little sushi joint. We came in around 230pm on a Saturday so we were seated right away. Sad to say, it didn't live up to my expectations. I always heard that it was like Genki's but yummier and a little more expensive but I don't completely agree. Some of their menu items are pretty fairly priced or great value but others like the Spicy Ahi Don were disappointing in price and taste. Also, there isn't much to choose from on the conveyor belt. Since we came in when it was slow, they only put out new food as part of another order (for example I ordered a california maki so two more plates of maki came onto the belt). Hardly anything on the belt looked appetizing and I didn't like that they didn't have labels for each plate. Honestly I wished that we had just gone to Genki's down the road. I really prefer the selection at Genki's over Kuru Kuru. Didn't have any issues with service, parking or cleanliness! I think I'd rather just stick to my old favorite spot...

    (3)

  • Sebastian M.

    ROACHES AT THIS LOCATION.... I came here to get a quick bite after getting my oil changed. I wasn't aware that the restaurant was t open until 11am, so after my oil change, I came here to eat a nice lunch. The restaurant wasn't crowded so they sat me right away. When I was seated in the corder counter 13, I think. There was a huge roach that crawled up from the ginger container. It was so gross!!! The worker didn't notice it until j called him over. He then proceeded to kill the roach with paper towel that he smashed it with. Then the entire staff just acted like it was nothing....so DISGUSTING!!!! At this point, I didn't want to eat anything from the conveyer belt...so I decided to order from the waitress... I orders 2 ebi, 2 spam, 1 taco, and a chicken karage. There was another customer who later entered the restaurant and sat next to me. There was a seat I between us, so it wasn't so crowded, but after eating my last plate, she discretely killed a roach crawling across the table. I couldn't finish the other plate of spam sushi so I asked the waitress to return the order. I know that roaches are everywhere, including my car...but in an establishment such as this, they should really take the time to either terminate these pests or keep the area clean. They didn't even offer anything for the trouble of killing the 2 roaches in my eating area. Used to live eating here, but now it's kinda just GROSS!!!

    (1)

  • Arnold A.

    Spicy ahi is tasty! Pricing: they're raising prices on everything. Before, it used to be $1.50 for a croquette. Now, they have two pieces of croquette for $3.50. And there isn't much left on the $1.50 menu. Some stuff that I've noticed would be on cheaper plates at other sushi spots were on the pricy plates here. Quality: I got tired of waiting for my salmon nigiri so I took a plate off the conveyor belt. The salmon was warm and the rice was already hard. It must have been sitting on the belt for awhile. Usually I enjoy my service but tonight, my order must have gotten lost or something, because it took awhile to get my order (hamachi nigiri, cup chirashi, natto, and salmon nigiri). We had a few servers come by to check up on us, which was great, but by the third server, I asked them to check on my order. He came back and said it would be out and brought the cup chirashi. Few minutes later and still no order, so I asked another server and she went back there and came back saying she couldn't find my order. Weird because the other people in my party ordered stuff and their stuff came out. I usually enjoy my experience when I come here so I would recommend it. Maybe others have more patience than me lol.

    (3)

  • Mariah K.

    We are here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon again. We haven't been here in awhile but let me tell you, nothing has changed at all ! The sushi still tastes the same, the customer service is still good. We rarely come now because we live in Kalihi and this is the closest location, and they always seem to have a really long wait. The place isn't that big and they always have big parties coming in as well. So if you are planning on going make sure you call ahead of time to find out how long the wait is and see if you can put in a reservation. I love the seared garlic ahi and salmon, those are like one of my many favorites. Another sushi that I still can't get over is UNAGI !! That is always a go to for me. There played are no higher the $10, they are very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Dylan K.

    Came back for the second time this week. This time, our server Kerric provided great customer service and the food was excellent!

    (5)

  • Nat N.

    Me loves sushi, and since I don't have the bucks to splurge on high end sushi, I resort to the more budget-minded places. Kuru Kuru is the spot for decent quality sushi at very affordable prices. This location, which is their original location, is always crowded, and it's no surprise as to why. The quality is good, and the prices are very reasonable. Although there are plates of sushi and other yummy items going around on the conveyor belt, I prefer to just order from the waitress or waiter. The items are delivered swiftly and it's nice to know that it's made to order. My favorite things to eat here are the salmon, unagi, hamachi, tempura pumpkin, chicken karaage, and negitoro. The price of your meal will largely depend on how much you choose to eat. Our average bill for 2 comes out to about $35-40.

    (5)

  • Michelle R.

    There is always a wait at this location around dinner time because it's so popular. Expect to wait anywhere from 30+ minutes. The prices have increased over the years and some menu items have changed. I still really enjoy the quality of fish in the donburis. I swung by an hour or so before closing on a Thursday to pick up some take-out. All of the benches in the waiting area were filled. I ordered a mixed donburi, chicken karaage, whole soft shell crab and a philly roll. My food came out super fast. The server who helped place and fill my order demonstrated good customer service.

    (4)

  • Jo Z.

    Long story short, not a raw fish person due to the texture. Tastes like hard jello yet its fish...bogles my mind. Anywho, one day decided to be adventurous and try the spicy ahi...and got HOOKED. Mind you I can only eat it from here because they chop up the fish and mix it with some spicy creamy goodness. Eat it with some ginger and wasabi shoyu..broke my mouth. Prices went up this year but its still worth the eats. The most we had to wait in line was 25 minutes, so even on a busy day you don't have to wait that long. Service is always good, as well.

    (5)

  • Divina R.

    Out of all the fast sushi chains, this isn't my favorite. Don't get me wrong flavors of the sushi are comparable to others. I wasn't a big fan of their maki especially their tempura maki. It tasted too doughy and the rice was alittle to wet for my liking. I took away 2 stars for price and variety. You could get the same sushi from the other places such as gengki and sushi bay for a cheaper price and with more variety. If you're looking for a quick bite of mediocre sushi go to a place with a shorter wait.

    (3)

  • Kelli S.

    This Kuru Kuru location is definitely busier than the Kahala location, but it's closer to my home so I usually go here when I have a sushi craving. Even though the eatery doesn't open until 11 a.m., people start showing up at 10:55 a.m. to put their name on the list and get seated quickly (no joke ... this really does happen!). The earlier you show up, the better, because this eatery is really small. I've usually come to Kuru Kuru early enough for lunch or dinner to not have to wait for too long, and my dining party was also usually small -- 3-4 people at most, but often, it was just myself and a friend. But I think this sushi place is popular, too, because it's slightly cheaper than Genki (which isn't too far away) -- and, with some dishes, you get a little bit more for the price you pay. The complimentary tea served here is also great; I could easily drink 6-7 of those little cups in one meal. I typically just stick to the plates (vs. any of the donburi bowls), but there are definitely a lot to choose from! Here are some of my favorites when it comes to dining at Kuru Kuru: "Croquette": This small plate features not one, but two patties (you get only one at Genki Sushi), and though the Genki croquette's breading might be a little better, I have nothing to complain about when it comes to the croquette at Kuru Kuru. It features a moist, tender potato-and-veggie (peas and carrots) interior and a crispy, breaded exterior. Gotta love this dish, but I pass on it if I want to order a more extensive variety of sushi. "Philly Roll": So, I've actually ordered this roll by mistake because I thought it was something else (some sort of unagi roll variation), so I was a little surprised when I bit into a roll full of cream cheese. But, I decided that I actually liked the roll -- you do get some of that cream cheese, but it's light, refreshing and not overwhelming. Plus, it's topped with flavorful unagi that's drizzled with a wonderful sauce. "Shrimp Fry": The shrimp tempura here is a classic, and I love the breaded exterior. The batter is neither overdone nor excessive, so the shrimp interior isn't drowned out. "Tempura Roll": This roll features shrimp tempura inside the roll, which I do opt for from time to time, instead of just getting the "Shrimp Fry" plate solo. "Unagi": I love my freshwater eel, and this two-piece sushi is usually enough to satisfy my craving. "Spam Sushi": I have to admit, I think I like the "Spam Sushi" that's served at Genki more than this version because of the sauce that's drizzled on top. But I still do enjoy the Kuru Kuru take on it and usually get at least one order. "California Roll": I get the two-piece California roll here and appreciate the good amount of crab mayo that's included in it. Speaking of which ... "Crab Mayo": When I'm craving sushi that features more of that imitation crab, I just go straight for the crab mayo! I love the typical California roll filling. "Hot Dog": Kuru Kuru doesn't feature a four-piece hot dog roll like Genki, so if I'm craving ... uh, a more American-type of sushi, I'll enjoy this two-piece hot dog roll that features a tender hot dog sliced in half atop sushi rice and nori. "Spicy Unagi": I've never gotten this sushi before, but since I can handle mild spice and like a slight kick to my meal, I wouldn't mind trying it ... of course, unless it's supposed to be really spicy. If so, I'd probably just stick to my usual unagi sushi. "Chicken Karaage": To this day, I haven't had the chance to try the chicken karaage at Kuru Kuru, just because I'm usually too busy ordering their other sushi options. But I'm assuming (from the pictures and from what I've seen), that it's pretty similar to the Genki version, which I really like, so I would definitely get this little plate if I'm super hungry during lunch or dinner. "Lobster Balls": These mini, deep-fried balls always looked intriguing to me as they passed by on the conveyor belt, and I've always wanted to try them. I do like lobster, so lobster that's deep-fried and sports a crunchy exterior is sure to be delicious.

    (4)

  • Rachel I.

    Different management, different quality of fish, different service. Higher prices. No longer my go to sushi joint.

    (3)

  • Sheryll Y.

    I have only been here twice. Once while it was semi-busy and once when it wasn't busy at all - note during Superbowl Sunday, perfect time to go! I realized I erred in the last time I was here, which was Superbowl Sunday by getting the Mix Don - spicy ahi and ahi poke over rice. It was delicious, but I had already eaten and ordered either items. If you have a bit appetite you could probably do it - but I eat more with my eyes rather than my tummy. The Mix Don is HUGE totally worth the $10 you're paying for it. And it's also delicious. A perfect combination of both worlds. Unlike Genki sushi - I love their masago or tobiko, it doesn't have the odd after taste of plastic. You know what I mean... the weird melted taste of plastic that has that weird chemical aftertaste. Their tamago tastes fresh too and it seems like they pull their items off the belt if it's been on there far too long. I am NOT saying Genki doesn't do this, but it appears like they don't at times when I have been there. Anyways - this review is for Kuru Kuru, but I thought it was best to put in a comparison of the two. The staff here is fast and friendly. Even when they're busy with tons of people lining up they are always friendly. I can't give them 5 stars yet as I have never been while it was super busy and I think I need to see how efficient they are before I can do that.

    (4)

  • Crystal L.

    My boyfriend has NEVER had sushi boat, and so I wanted to take him here for his first experience seeing that it has good ratings... Walked in to find the place empty (it was 8pm on a Tuesday).... as well as only 6 dishes (sad-looking salads) on the conveyor belt. I thought, "Maybe this place works a little differently. Prepares the sushi you order from the menu and place em on the belt for you to pick up?" Nope. The servers brought us out our sushi as they were prepared. The sushi was mediocre, nothing memorable about it. I've always had good, FUN experiences at sushi boat places. Seeing all the different choices and picking something that catches your eye, like a buffet line! This was NOTHING like that. Let's say just I feel that this place failed in popping the boyfriend's sushi boat cherry.

    (2)

  • Chanel V.

    Growing up my family and I busted this sushi place several times. They have changed over the years and improved some of their foods. Although at times now prices have gone up quite a bit and according to most sushi places fish prices as well has gone up. Kuru kuru is a sushi place where your either seated on the counter or at a booth. While your sitting the sushi are placed on color coordinated places. They move on a conveyor belt at its steady pace going around for everyone to see and pick up the plate and you eat. The area is a bit small and they're most likely busy most of the time so I'd suggest you sign in and come back. Service is great they check on you often sometimes a little to often but it's ok because at least you know they're doing their jobs. Food is pretty good. And enjoyable to eat.

    (4)

  • Connie M.

    Very rarely am I here in this part of town, but I was visiting my friend & we decided (or rather I decided for us) to eat Japanese after watching a mouthwatering show that showcased a lot of delicious sushi. Arrive early if you can't stand waiting for a table. If not, you're more than likely to wait about 30 minutes-1 hour for a table. Personally I don't mind since the food & price is worth it. Kuru Kuru is a step above Genki in terms of quality and selection. If you can't wait, there's also an option to get take-out, which seemed to be a popular choice.

    (4)

  • Amanda C.

    I find it unbelievable that I am writing such a bad review about this place given how much I loved it at one point but things have gotten ridiculous. I don't mid the wait despite other people's complaints, especially because as soon as I sit down there is things I can eat right away. My boyfriend and I went there this Saturday and found the expected crowd. I wrote my name down with the information "booth" because we find the singles sits too crammed to actually enjoy our meal. We had our name called three times and each time we were asked "You still want to wait for a booth?" Yes that is why we wrote that down. I don't think we should've been asked three separate times, ask us once make a note of it and let us wait for our booth. Strike #1 of the day. Upon being seated we were greeted promptly by a young man to which I ordered a couple of dishes (like tempura mushroom, spicy ahi, etc.) and a miso soup. As soon as he walked away I told my boyfriend "I guarantee you I am never getting my miso soup, that boy always forgets it." Load and behold, everything came out except for the miso soup. I waited an extra 10 minutes before having to order it from another person. This always happens with this guy, I don't understand it. Strike #2 of the day, the fact that I know an employee will fail is never a good sign. The food was to be expected but in the five years I have been going to KuruKuru prices have gone up astronomically and the menu significantly reduced. Not only this the service has sucked! There is high turn over there, I always see new employees when I go. There is one small asian lady that is excellent at her job and very attentive when she is there. Other than that the staff is horrible. Once we were done with our food we sat there for an extra 15 minutes before I had to stop an employee to get my ticket and pay. Then I stood at the register for another 10 minutes while several employees walked pass me completely ignoring me standing there. If I had had cash I would've just left that with the ticket and walked out. Strike #3 of the day. I have given KuruKuru several chances and the thought of spending my money there no longer seems like a good idea. Horrible service for the most part, the lack of ability for one to get miso soup, and a slighted menu. We will be frequenting Genki Sushi from now on where the service is excellent, wait is just as long and I always get my miso soup when its ordered. Added bonus Genki have baked mussels on their menu which KuruKuru took of theirs. To everyone thinking of going here, save your money eat at home or drive 5 more minutes down Kamehameha Hwy and go to Genki Sushi.

    (1)

  • Reid O.

    Okay..this isn't Jiro Dreams of Sushi..but it's still pretty darn great. I love the spicy ahi/spicy salmon don bowls. I swear, there's over a pound of fish on those bowls and so delicious! The pumpkin/kabocha is so dreamy when you order it and get it fresh from the kitchen all steamy hot. I can't leave without having at least one order of it. Scallop mayo, natto, mussels and hot dog nigiri...so yummy! The lines can be long but always well worth the wait. For quick, fast and pretty darn delicious sushi at a very reasonable cost, Kuru Kuru is a great place to dine at.

    (5)

  • Fefe J.

    Haven't been here in a little over a year, and a lot has changed since, including the staff. But the service is still the same and there's usually a wait after noon. Prices have gone up and that's understandable.

    (3)

  • Lance W.

    Walked by, and the place was kinna slow. Had open seats and no waiting. Old habits hard to break and was hungry. Didn't want to make the trip to Genki. It must be humbling for them to be slow. I was promptly greeted, and seated. Belt was almost empty except for a few dishes. The Hot dog sushi came with a lollipop, but I don't think that is going to make it or break it. Still didn't have my favorites, so that didn't help much. So I just ate the more common stuff. Had a few new items on the menu like Geso. Still had the tempura pumpkin. Gone is the baked mussels. The wait help seemed more attentive and not as rude. They could be seen cleaning and wiping the counter and seats instead of standing around. Looks like the damage has already been done. Maybe after a few more adjustments they may be back. We shall see.

    (3)

  • Lowana L.

    To be honest, I haven't been back here since my last review. So it has been about a year, and my how much has changed. The last time I came, the sushi was outstanding and so was the service. Now I feel everything has kind of gone downhill. The wait time was a little long, especially for a Sunday afternoon past lunch time, but I wasn't super hungry, so I had patience. I wanna add that the place has gotten a lot cooler temperature wise. The past few times were a little questionable with the room being so warm, the open air, and the sushi, not a good combo. When our party of four was called we sat and grabbed stuff off the belt, but we wanted to order, however their was only one waitress on the floor and the other 2 were nowhere to be seen, probably in the back. When the waitress came I wanted to order the shime saba, but I guess they were out. I ordered a spicy ahi temaki, baked mussel and a garlic ebi. The spicy ahi still has the same great taste, and they give 3 mussels which was good, but their garlic ebi fell short. They put so little garlic mayo on top, it was sad. After we finished eating, we waited for the only visible waitress to count our plates, however her back was facing us while she refilled the wasabi containers, again not complaining, at least she was being productive, but then she went in the back where we could obviously see the rest of them talking through the curtains. Okay now I'm mad, when the waitress and waiter walk through, I kind of loudly say "excuse me!" to get her attention, and she finally came over to count our plates. I just wanted to free up a table so they could service more people, which by the way, the line was still out the door. I really wanted to still like this place, but sadly I was disappointed. Food is so/so and service is lacking. What happened to the old Kuru Kuru?? When it comes back, I'll be back.

    (3)

  • Lance M.

    Was one of my go to sushi places on Oahu-for their quality, and affordable prices....I say WAS cause of one major change as of 12/30/14- Their new prices- a don used to be $6.95 and is now $9.95! An order of spicy tuna, ahi poke (were green plates but are now red plates) at $3.50 per plate... So per their new menu prices- red plates are now $3.50, green plates $2.75, yellow plates $1.75,white plates is $6.95, blue plates (don) $9.95. Certain items were also taken off their previous menu as well (I.e. salmon skin). I'm not sure if this is a price experiment by the current owners/management but it doesn't work for me...

    (1)

  • Tiffany O.

    I used to come here every Sunday between 12-3 pm for lunch to get my spicy ahi fix. One thing I know for sure is not to go when you are hungry because you might have to wait long. If you go right when they open, that will be the best time to avoid the lines. I once went right before they opened but there were already like 4 groups waiting !! I don't understand?? Anyways, I usually get the half spicy salmon and half spicy ahi don! It pretty much fills me up for less than $8. They give A LOT, and sometimes I can't even finish it! If I'm feeling extra fatty I like to get my favorite spicy bomb, or the spicy inari (idr which one Kuru Kuru calls it or Genki, but it's the same thing). Hmm, pretty much like other sushi places. I just like to order from the menu rather than waiting for it on the belt, especially for the karaage chicken because it won't be cold sitting on the belt for couple rounds. The servers are pretty quick, and they have to be because of the waiting list. They are always on top of refilling my water or tea glasses, which I like. Nothing else to say about it, but once again, do NOT go when you are hungry!! Most likely you will have to wait, and it sucks because you get grouchy, or at least I do lol... Or just do take out! It is way faster!

    (4)

  • Juliet M.

    Really? Another Aiea location that has an overall high review. It was old and dirty in side and definitely NOTHInG that made this place worthy of getting above two stars! The sushi and presentation was awful, so the broken leg you were kind of standing on fell!!

    (2)

  • Dulce R.

    I will regularly choose this place as a conveyor belt experience over Genki Sushi any day. Although the prices have been pushed higher, I still think the amount of food and quality is a lot more worth it. The portions are pretty big for me (especially the ahi bowl), and the pieces of fish on the nigiri are worth the size as well. This location can get really busy so it's just up to you on whether or not you go at a usual eating peak time. Parking can get a bit packed as well. Our service was average, nothing exceptional but at least we were never given bad service. I'm sure you're also paying for the experience of the conveyor belt as well. I will be going here again.

    (4)

  • Aubree S.

    Came around 3:00 and there was absolutely NO FOOD on the belt! My boyfriend and I were so confused. Like why not put anything out and force customers to place orders? The prices are ridiculous. Almost $4 for two pieces of sushi. We barely ate...and left frustrated and hungry. Never going here again.

    (1)

  • Sonja S.

    My experience this time around was different. Honestly, I did love going to Kuru Kuru at one point but something about my experience I'm the restaraunt was just different tonight. It definetely had to do with the recent price change and reduction in items off the menu. Kuru kuru was KNOWN for having so many items to choose from along with the awesome prices that came with it. I understand prices of items are increasing, but for most items to be now $3.50???? That just immediately turned me off. Even the most simplest plates were $3.50.... Don't know if I'll be returning :( Service: Mediocre and like many people have said, my bf and I felt like we were being rushed out. While being rung up, the lady totally just threw my recipe on the counter and proceeded to rudely just say 'Next customer!'. Rude rude rude, atleast let me move to the side first sheesh!

    (2)

  • Monica R.

    We finally got out of the airport which was such an ordeal I. Just. Can't. Even. Tons of holiday traffic and I yelp'ed this sushi place as it was on the way to the hotel. We were both SO FUSSY. Sushi for vegetarians is usually a wasted effort, but I ate like a king here! I wasn't sure about the conveyor belt bit, but a waitress comes by and asks what you want to order anyway. So the belt then becomes like appetizers. Everything was spectacular. The kabocha squash tempura was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. Inari, agedashi tofu, everything my little veggie heart could desire was perfection. Boyfriend must have eaten his weight in sashimi: giant, thick, rich slabs of tuna are the biggest pieces I've ever seen. I think the whole thing was $40 for the two of us and we were in a food coma the rest of the day. Great start to our trip!

    (5)

  • Brittany H.

    I've been sitting here for an hour waiting for my friend ( traffic is so bad) the workers here are aware that traffic today is crazy. But they still can't sit me (booth preferred because we want our privacy)until my friend gets here. NOW I understand that waiting for a booth will be a longer wait, however they know I've been waiting now for an hour. Why can't they at least treat me with respect & sit me? This rule that if your entire party isn't here, you can't be seated is understandable BUT needs to be flexible with each situation. If there is a person waiting for an HOUR ALONE-- JUST SIT THEM! Bend the rules to accommodate your guests.

    (1)

  • Rox M.

    Love their spicy ahi!!! They do get busy and I mean BUSY but to be honest, the wait is always worth it. They serve really good portions for the amount you pay. The quality of the food is awesome. The staff I would say 7/10. Some of them are really nice and friendly. The others however, seem like they hate their job! Which can be very unpleasant if you get a server like that. Other than that, I'd give this place a 5 star rating. But because their sushi and other yummy goodness has never failed me, they get 4 stars :)

    (4)

  • Eric M.

    I still like the sushi from Kuru Kuru, mostly because I always carry out rather than wait for a table. But with the new year came price increases that were rather hefty and worse, they discontinued the Hanabi Special that was my regular order.

    (3)

  • Joy N.

    I think if the wait wasn't as long, we'd definitely dine here more often. We love the sushi at Kuru Kuru--the fish is always very fresh and the prices are still pretty reasonable. Service is also good--the staff is friendly and I love how they constantly check on you to see if you need to order anything or to refill water/tea. If you go around a meal time, then you'll be looking at about a 30min-1hr wait. For nights that we're in no rush, then this isn't a problem. However, when you're starving... it can feel like a really long time, especially as you watch the sushi go around on the belt. But the great thing about this place is that you can just do takeout if you don't feel like waiting. I always see a bunch of people doing phone orders--especially for their mix dons or spicy ahi don! A few of our fave plates are: garlic salmon (at least 2 orders of this), cold tofu, hamachi, salmon, tuna corn, negitoro, hot dog (yes I know... but something about their hot dogs are so yummy!)....

    (4)

  • Zen Y.

    Update: They turned off the rap music, thank god! Best quick sushi spot near Pearl/Aeia. Original post: Awesome sushi. No doubt. Food: 5 stars. Until... Recently they started playing loud obnoxious rap music that sounds like crap. Please go back to playing billboard top 100, so I can tune out and enjoy my food experience, I'm not in a freaking club!!!!! Music induced headache = 2 stars.

    (5)

  • Kathrina N.

    My friends and I came to kuru kuru around 1:30. We were seated promptly and offered water by a waiter. We had two servers. One was really sweet and made conversation with us. He took our orders and checked up on us often. But our other server, Michele, was not accommodating at all. It seemed like ordering through her was such a hassle. Upon the arrival of our food, she would nearly throw the plates at us. There was one instance where she knocked over one of our plates. Our dining experience would've been great if it weren't for one server being extremely rude to us. We eat here often and have not had any complaints about the service until this instance.

    (2)

  • David T.

    Kuru Kuru is worth the drive to Aiea or Kahala Mall. Conveyor belt for menu items to select from. Be sure to order specialty items, like salmon belly, from your waiter. There is usually a small wait for seating. There is a sign-in sheet so sign in and take a seat on the benches inside while you wait. Definitely a popular spot and the sushi is top notch for the price. Get ready to stuff yourself!

    (4)

  • Liberty K.

    Came for lunch and didn't have a good experience. Had the spicy ahi bowl. While it was a large serving it lacked any flavor. I seriously would have enjoyed a spicy ahi bowl from Foodland much better. My son ordered a plain udon which had a price of plastic in it. Then on checkout had to wait about 19 minutes for someone to cash me out. Even when 3 staff looked at me standing there. Tried it out cause of the reviews in here but won't be back again. Should've went to Genki..,

    (1)

  • Ross R.

    Love coming here and grabbing a Mix Don. Tons of food and taste amazing.

    (4)

  • Jill T.

    Food is good here but I just want to make a comment about the cleanliness. The seat backs of the booths are dirty/discolored and the menus need upgrading or replacing. It's worn and sticky! Not something you want to touch right before you eat. Service was very good!

    (3)

  • Brandy W.

    I'm so glad I tried this place out again! Kuru Kuru will show up as your number one restaurant in Aiea, and the crowds prove it. This place almost always has a wait out the door, which drove me away from eating there for years. However, for a few lunches we made the trek out there before opening to check this place out. When you arrive at opening, be prepared to not have a lot of sushi prepared. By the time we were leaving at noon and full of sushi, the good stuff was starting to come out. I love that they limit their mayo dishes to 3, focusing on different types of ahi preparation and other forms of seafood. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you I'm a sushi expert. I will eat pretty much anything except *blank* mayo dishes, but every single thing I've tried here has been delicious. If you want something quick and filling, order an ahi bowl for the price of a blue plate. They pile on the ahi and rice.

    (4)

  • Janine B.

    This was my second time coming to Kuru Kuri Sushi. The first time, probably over 5 years ago, was awesome. Not so much this time around. We were seated immediately, which was great, and was given tea and water as soon as we sat down, which was also great. Our server was terrible. It was as if ordering food was such an inconvenience for her. After placing our order, our food arrived quickly! The food was not how I remembered it was years ago. It was mediocre. Kalbi Bowl was delicious and the Spicy Ahi Bowl had too much mayo. Our waitress barely came around to check up on us. My boyfriend ordered a miso soup when she was filling our drinks and damn near spilled it on him trying to put it on the table. She didn't even say, "Here's your soup" or anything of that sort to let us know she was behind us. She didn't even say sorry either and walked away. That aggravated us. Another instance was when we asked for our check. The same girl angrily wrote it down on a paper and basically slapped it onto the counter in front of us. RUDE! My boyfriend and I just looked at each other in disbelief. We then walked up to pay and stood there for about 20 seconds and the SAME GIRL goes there. I hand her our bill, she SNATCHES it out of my hand, and my boyfriend pays. Mind you, she said not one word to us except flash a fake smile. The girl shoves my boyfriend's change into his hand and walks away. We looked at each other and we already were at a loss for words. We wanted to walk out without tipping because of the TERRIBLE service we were given. Lucky for them, we left $2 next to the register. I work in a restaurant as well so I know this behavior is 1000% unacceptable. I don't think I'll go back any time soon. Maybe not for another 5 years again, if they're still open.

    (1)

  • Debra L.

    The sushi rice is well seasoned and every topping is fresh. The fish dishes were to die for as well as the chawan mushi. The service was excellent and servers were attentive and friendly. A must try if you haven't already done so.

    (4)

  • Keoki P.

    Awesome food.

    (5)

  • Malia A.

    Well, after reading the reviews and finally getting out to this place... It was okay. I thought the prices were a little on the steep side, especially since I heard that the prices were supposedly better than Genki Sushi. The fish, tasted pretty much the same to me except for the poke sushi. That was the one sushi I though was better than Genki. I think I'll just save my gas next time and go to Genki Sushi :)

    (3)

  • Micah D.

    Best spicy Poke bowl on the island! My friends and I all agree it's the best poke bowl. If we see each other eating anything other than Kuru Poke we ask why they didn't go to Kuru! Traffic is crazy around the area but worth it if you have time. I usually call in orders to go. I once sat at the table and a creepy worker guy talked to me the whole time and creeped me out. But the poke!!!!

    (5)

  • Gina M.

    Love coming here. Always fresh, always good. Sometimes the wait for a seat is long but very worth the wait. Best seating times are between 2-4pm often no waiting. Very reasonably priced. Kids love it too.

    (5)

  • Christian M.

    Went in on a Friday night. Wait was about 45 minutes long. Average I guess for most conveyer belt sushi places. Looking at about 3.50 a plate. Not the cheapest place, but the sushi is good and the service is better. They know people wait patiently there to eat so they definitely go out of their way to serve you.

    (4)

  • Michelle T.

    A review on their take out. just a last minute call to order some spicy Ahi dons and chawan mushi ,(both of which are DEFINITELY worth trying). By the five minutes time that we got there, my boyfriend able to run in and out and be on our way. Everything packed nice and neat. Chopsticks, wasabi, shoyu, and napkins included. The food tasted awesome AND as always we will be back. ESPECIALLY FOR THE CHAWAN MUSHI. THE KIDS LOVE IT!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Channon K.

    My favorite sushi place on this side, other than Sushi Bay. I always do take outs, because the wait does get long and because I eat before/during my work break. Just sad that their prices have jumped up.. I would come here because they had the best deals, and better than Genki. Quality and service is still the same. Always a warm welcome when I come in :)

    (4)

  • MikTrev L.

    Whenever we are in town, we'd hit up Kuru. After tonight, I'm not sure if we'll be coming back at all. I'm not sure if it's because it had been raining, but out front smelled like a sewage spill. Not appetizing at all. I think they've raised the prices again since the last time we've been. Ok, fine. The worst, has to be the guy working the front area. I didn't see him wash his hands at all, I can't even figure out where he washes his hands - does anyone else see any soap or paper towels? I did see him rubbing his hands on a sponge in the sink. Not exactly what I consider good hygiene. We were there near closing, and this guy is "doing dishes" - I hope he is only pre washing and there is a real dishwasher in the back. He "washes" the containers with the sponge with cool water, I didn't see any soap or sanitization. It's also worrisome that they wipe everything down with a towel and water. I didn't see any sanitizer at all. Kinda gross! I guess I'm not really surprised, what can you expect from a business who doesn't even know the difference between desert and dessert. What a shame as this used to be our go-to fave.

    (2)

  • Amy C.

    Waited for almost 30 min. This place is packed! We basically ordered everything we can order. We had the most plates compare to any other tables. Everyone recommend the ahi poke bowl so we also ordered that BUT it was not as good as we think it would be compare to the other food. The restaurant is not very decorative or anything. Very simple It is surprisingly tasty for a cheap kaiten sushi restaurant like this. We thought most of the food that is on the spinning thing would not be as fresh or good but they are still fresh and fried item were still crunchy. You can also order from the side. Customer service was alright, not as horrible as what other people described. Would recommend Soft shell crab (whole crab perfectly fried and did not cut open to fried it so it absorb all the flavor and juice inside), chawanmushi (I ate two of these, but it is a little towards the salty side), Fried fish skin (very crunchy!), and Nigiri wasn't bad either. Recommend for people who wants cheap sushi and kaiten sushi experience.

    (4)

  • Nakai96786 ..

    Love eating here, spicy inari is my fav and the service is excellent non stop taking care of customers

    (4)

  • Jayson L.

    I love the sushi from kuru kuru more then other place. i feel like i can eat sushi comfortable here. it's a affordable price and the fishes and other taste really good. i really like how they make the spicy tuna and tobiko here. It seem like it's cheaper then genki sushi but they have some different menu. as for desert i like to have deep fried pumpkin with some sweet sauce that's already on it. i like to ask them if they can make it fresh because when it's served hot, it's the bomb. Since i live in town i don't get to come to this location as much as i want to but i really like the food here. service is very good and they keep coming to you to refill your water and hot tea. i like that i don't have to be keep on asking. Only thing about this place is that when you arrived here on prime kaukau time, you have to wait a while since a lot of people wants to eat at the awesome place.

    (5)

  • Jenny T.

    Worst service!!! The cashier or hostess girl is not friendly at all. She a stuck up little girl that needs a lesson on customer service. Why I think it's a horrible place is because they didn't seat me and my sister because one of our other party wasn't here yet and it's there policy. Hold up I don't see that saying anywhere lil bitxhes. Everyone getting called but us and we was here first. You don't make hungry people wait! Sushi is good by the way.

    (1)

  • Chelsea P.

    Always soo busy, but never disappointed! Worth the wait. We did take out this time, and they gave us lots of shoyu, ginger, and wasabi!

    (4)

  • Sean N.

    The food quality is still awesome however the portion sizes have dramatically lessen...refused to eat the come sushi as it was the smallest inari I've ever seen. The fried ika only had 5 pieces and the union roll which used to have 4 is down to 3 pieces. Like I said the quality is spot on but they now are cutting back on portions. Also the short ( less than 5') male sushi maker...the one who is in public view needs some classes on customer service and anger mgmt...not the right personality for being the public sushi chef.

    (3)

  • Hoku N Eli C.

    BEWARE!!! Food may contain sharp, hard objects. Good thing I don't inhale my food and was able to find this piece of hard, sharp, pointed plastic a little bigger than the size of my thumbnail in my spicy ahi. I called to warn them that there might be more & all I get from 'Shaun' is sorry. No refund not even a bit of concern in his voice. Terrible! I could've choked or cut my throat!! Thanks A LOT for horrible service. I use to like this place but not anymore. I wish I would've choked then maybe you guys would give a damn!

    (1)

  • Brittany I.

    First time here and I must say their sushi is on point. Absolutely loved the pumpkin tempura and spicy ahi don! Talk about BIG portion for just sushi. The only downfall would have to be that the conveyor belt wasn't as full as genki usually is, but it's okay cause you can order your food hot and made to order.

    (4)

  • Ka R.

    Had lunch here on a Sunday.. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the sushi. The portions were generous, especially the sushi/poke bowls.. Fresh sushi with crispy nori.. yum!

    (4)

  • Taylor A.

    I use to love kuru kuru. I still do though, don't get me wrong. But, they are sooooo slow. Waited with my fam, there was only one other party in front of us, and we waited for an hour? And it's because from what I notice, is that the employees are barely checking up on the customers. Just walking around and looking at them, I barely hear a "everything okay?" "You guys need anything?" "How's everything going?" You wonder why the wait is always so long sometimes too, and it's NOT because it's a small sushi spot either. The employees also take FOREVER to buss a table to seat the next party. And not like all the employees are busy anyway. They are just super slow..I can't even. These are just the younger employees though. I can see the men in the middle working as fast as they can and the elder lady that works here is very quick and fast. Should train employees to be a bit more on their toes, they also let the phone ring on and on, isn't it suppose to be customers first? Why is the phone ringing like 10+ times? OH and they also raised their prices. Almost $10 for a spicy bowl? Rather buy a plate lunch or head over to fresh catch, taniokas or some other FRESH fish market to get a good bite.

    (1)

  • Leilani N.

    I haven't been here in a while so when my friend suggested we go after work, I thought she was brilliant! We got there closer to 830pm and there were still a lot of people there. Within 15 minutes the crowd died out but we were happy that we could eat. We ordered all our food through the waitress and we were pretty impressed that the food came out quickly. But then, it happened. They gave me a few reasons to take away a few stars. Our first mistake was probably going closer to the closing time, which is 9pm. At about 845pm, they already were taking the ginger containers away and swapping out the shoyu bottles. Granted we were done with the ginger but they put all the chairs next to us UP ON THE COUNTER!!! I bit my tongue and didn't say anything. Since our food wasn't coming off the conveyor belt, I wasn't too worred. But geez, what if there was crap on the bottom of the chair and then it was placed on counter? Eeew!!! Sorry, 1 star taken off for this! At least wait until all your customers leave!!! But what was unacceptable is when they started mopping the floors with VERY STRONG cleaning solution that smelled like Pine Sol!!! Really?! This time I had to say something since it was nauseating! WTH? The food was good until the cleaning. Then we seemed to have been more rushed to finish up. They wanted to go home early or something? We couldn't finish the rest of the food so we were comp'd the one and only plate we didn't touch. Really? We had 3 other dishes that we couldn't finish! VERY DISAPPOINTING SERVICE!!! 2 stars taken off...cleaning while customers are still eating AND poor customer service from the waitresses. The guy I talked to may have been the manager? He was the only one apologetic...nothing was said by the waitresses that were cleaning. I thought an apology would've been nice...but nope! NONE given! It almost seemed like they had an attitude that I actually said something. Wouldn't you? Even though the food was good, not sure if I'd go there again. So all you crazy people waiting over an hour to eat at this place....you'll have one less person (well, maybe more because I'll tell all my friends about this) to worry about.

    (2)

  • Dan F.

    I would've have given them 4 stars if it wasn't for that angry chef that works at night. Sorry for coming in late, making you guys wait, and then making us feel bad by telling us that we kept telling you to wait. It's really not a good way to treat customers even if it's our fault. Lucky for you, people still come to this location. My suggestion is that this place should close an hour later. You'll definitely make more business. But don't b*tch at us if we done something wrong, seriously don't do it again... Anyway besides all that, this is the only place that I would eat at a rotating sushi restaurant. I don't like eating at Genki's at all, it's been really bad there lately. What I really like at Kuru Kuru is Vegetable Spring Roll but it's been discontinued. The spicy ahi is good, it doesn't taste overpowered by the sesame oil. The lobster balls reminds me of fish cake. The ahi poke is somewhat on the salty side. The Unagi is something I really like here since the Unagi is a lot bigger than the rice, almost twice the size. But the portion per price is worth it and which makes me want to come back to that place again. Here's a hint, the best time to eat there is when dinner opens at 5pm. Do not go there late at night, expect an angry sushi chef staring you down, long wait, and bad quality food that's just been sitting out there. And order your sushi if you can rather than grab from the rotating thing unless you were paying attention.

    (3)

  • Art T.

    Well my friends and I went there last night a little one hour before they closed. We waited for a while. We finally gave up and left. Today we decided to go back again since other dinner choices did not work out. We waited for 35 mins or so and were able to get a booth. Since I have not gone to Genki sushi, I could not compare their sushi with Kurukuru. Nonetheless the food was pretty good considering how cheap they were. Many fried items were steamy hot. The staff was friendly. They were enough varieties of sushi to choose from. This is a great place for any budget conscious people who enjoy good food. I don't visit Pearlridge that much, but it is a great alternative place to eat outside Honolulu.

    (4)

  • Christian G.

    Like many others, I have been to both Kuru Kuru and Genki. In the words of our President, let me be clear... Genki sucks balls and Kuru Kuru is great. Want hours old sushi that tastes as shitty as it looks, go to genki. Want fresh, yummy sushi, attentive staff, and a dash of adventure? Kuru Kuru is the way to go. I come every time I'm in Hawaii and although I have no idea what some of the stuff rolling by on the belt is (DH and I saw some weird purple thing that we couldn't find on the menu last time), I eat it, love it, and have a nice time. I've never had a hellacious wait because I make a point of being right on time when they open, but I'd totally wait if I had to.

    (4)

  • Michelle F.

    Whenever I travel, I like to try out the local restaurants. My best friend and I were driving around & the first thing we noticed was how many people where at Kuru Kuru. We figured since it was pretty crowded that it must be good. Food was DELICIOUS. I had 3 or 4 plates of the salmon sashimi & it tasted so fresh. =) They have good prices...me & my friend only spent $25 bucks altogether. Usually we spend double the price in a lot of the "mainland" Japanese joints. It's definitely a place to check out.

    (4)

  • Spense T.

    my friends and i visit here every once in a while to check out the good eats, and a fraction of the price of its rather popular counterpart (GENKI). other than the price, this place is not all that "special," its just the same sit in, conveyor belt concept. thats not to say the food is bad either. its good. for sure :) one thing i will have to say is, depending on what time of day you decide to come here, expect there to be a wait. and, the larger your party, the more likely you and your friends will have to wait even longer. one time i visited with four friends and we had to sit outside for nearly half an hour.

    (4)

  • Layne H.

    Best sushi Eva!!!!!!!!!!! 2010 Star Advertiser's best sushi!!!!

    (5)

  • C L.

    Went again after all these months. They seemed to improve quite a bit. The sushi kept coming out. We didn't have to wait longer than 10 minutes which was great, however when we left there was a line of people waiting. My faith in Kuru Kuru has been restored. Can't wait to try Kahala.

    (4)

  • Jillian P.

    UPDATE (July 12, 2011): Soooooo, I used to rave about Kuru Kuru to EVERYONE and ANYONE that would listen. But after today, I don't know if I can do that?! I'm hoping that maybe the Kahala Kuru Kuru can make up for the Pearl City one BECAUSE they just about put the worse taste in my mouth today! NOT food wise! As you might already know from previous reviews of mine, I could care less about the food being good or not, I care about the service I get more! And today, well, Kuru Kuru was quite the disappointment! :( I'm going to be as nice as I can be while I explain my experience. My friends and I got there at around 11:30ish for lunch, and it was SUPER PACKED, which was fine and expected. We put our names on the wait list and patiently waited. When we sat down, our waters were already at the table and our server was there, asking us if we needed anything. My friend KINDLY (I swear on it) asked her for STRAWS for the five of us, she ROLLED HER EYES, said yes RUDELY and then went in the back to grab us straws! What the heck! We LITERALLY, had just been seated and she was already giving us the most whack attitude ever?! Not cool! :( As time went on, we had lunch, etc, and when one of my friends ordered ahi poke, our server said, "There's one on the belt." (Now, don't get me wrong, I like their conveyor belt, but only for certain things! LIKE Soy Beans and Tempura. I prefer my raw fish as fresh as I can get it!) So my friend looked at the ahi poke, turned around, and just said nicely (because she really doesn't have a rude bone in her body), can I have a new one? Again, our server rolled her eyes and went in the back to put in her order. After this ordeal, we were COMPLETELY left ALONE for a good half an hour. We didn't get our water refilled, no one took our orders, NOTHING! Then, my friend, who was completely UPSET tried calling her by YELLING out EXCUSE ME, she raised her hand too, but still, our server ignored us. Another girl, who hadn't helped us before, noticed that we were upset and came to our service. At that time, we were completely over Kuru Kuru! So we left, quite the unhappy campers! -- I just ate here yesterday for the first time. It's similar to Genki Sushi, but, personally? 10x better!!! It has the same feel of Genki with the belt that brings food around. But the food tastes so much better. The service was bomb too! They were on it! I was constantly being asked if I needed anything. There really were no delays in the service and they were very nice! There's really not much else to say since it's so similar to Genki. But, bottom line? I LOVEDDDD it here. :) 2 thumbs up fo sho!

    (3)

  • Alicia M.

    Sad they got rid of their large donburi bowls and switched to a tiny bowl and lowered the price by only $1! Lose one star just for that...other than that I still love Kuru Kuru sushi!

    (4)

  • Mark S.

    My favorite kaiten sushi place in Hawaii. I'm not going to name names, but this place is WAY WAY WAY better than that "other" place. You can really tell that the fish is fresh and the portions are fantastic. The fish on the nigiri is HUGE, the gunkan is fresh, and their fried foods are hot! The prices are really reasonable and rather cheap when compared to that "other" sushi place. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because sometimes the service isn't always the best. It is really busy most of the time and I understand that, but they can at least smile! Oh and 4 stars cause the wait is pretty ridiculous but still well worth it.

    (4)

  • Les U.

    Went here on the recommendation of a friend. The portions are huge and prices very good. If you plan on going, get there before it opens. Otherwise, plan on waiting, a long time. Not a good idea to squeeze 3 people into a space designed for 2, especially if they do it all over the place. Get to know your neighbors, hope that you don't sit next to a southpaw if you're a righty. The parking lot is a whole story in itself. The stalls are small, I guess its becoming the industry standard. Pray the grandma parking next to you doesn't use the braille method. Better yet, bring your "junk" car that you don't care if it gets busted up. Lucky thing 24hr. moved out or it would be even worse. At a different location with more space and better parking, easily a 5 star.

    (3)

  • Ellen Mae V.

    The food is definitely delicious. I was introduced to the place by a friend who raved about their selection, fresh fish and price. I've eaten at a number of sushi restaurants and I was initially skeptical. Needless to say, it is now one of my favorites! They have a number of choices and unlike many other sushi boat restaurants their pre-made rolls aren't all dried out and begging to be eaten. I love that Kuru-Kuru isn't a chain or franchise type of restaurant and you can tell by the crowd that frequents the place; they're mostly local. Their only vice is that it's small. On most days, if you come during peak lunch and dinner hours be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes to be seated, good luck if there's more than two of you. Otherwise, great place.

    (4)

  • Chad H.

    Best aloha style sushi on oahu. Get mix don and ikura.

    (5)

  • n p.

    Went here today around 11:30 for lunch and ended up having to wait a bit before getting seated. But after being seated, everything went smoothly. The food was good and the portions seemed bigger than at Genkis. The service was really good. Our entire meal was under $20 and we left full and happy :]

    (4)

  • Justin A.

    Cool little place, but very busy! I like how you sit at a conveyor belt of sushi and pick out what you want. I recommend picking the Spicy Ahi, often. It is outstanding. Everything else I tried was very tasty as well. The service was good, with frequent tea/water refills. If they don't have what you want on the belt, ask one of the many waitresses and they will order it for you. I felt like the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food I got. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • daves a.

    Awesome but gotta wait usually. Cheaper than genki.

    (5)

  • Iger P.

    this is the best sushi place ever! my husband and i have boycotted genki b/c of this place. it's always busy but the food is well worth the wait. the fish pieces are large. we always order the spicy ahi. the husband gets his mix don. i always get my rainbow roll and pumpkin tempura. water and tea service is awesome. our cups are never empty. servers are friendly and fast.

    (5)

  • Jessica Y.

    Yes, the sushi at Kuru Kuru is good and cheap (an elusive combination) but the wait is downright ridiculous. I'll do a lot for good food, but waiting an hour to be seated to eat conveyor belt sushi is where I draw the line. This is why I'm pleased to announce that I've found the secret to dining at Kuru Kuru! One Friday night during class (side note: yes, I am crazy enough to schedule school on a Friday night) I got a hankering for sushi that could not be ignored. I met up with the boyfriend at KK around 9:15PM and was surprised that he was already seated and there were still seats open! There wasn't much on the belt at this time, but everything that was on the belt was very fresh, like they'd just replaced all the plates. Whatever wasn't on the belt, we just ordered and it came out quickly and was delicious! I order the tempura roll every time we go and the tempura in it has never tasted so fresh before! The waitresses weren't nearly as stressed out as they usually are and in the half hour that we were there, we were offered more tea/water four times. Favorites at Kuru Kuru include their spicy ahi don which is ginormous for the $8 price tag. Sometimes that's all the boyfriend orders and he still can't finish it. The pumpkin tempura is SO good, only $1.40 for 5ish pieces. Their kalbi chicken bowl, spicy ahi anything, and tempura roll are also must trys. Usually going in, I joke that this will be the day I eat $20 worth of sushi by myself, but in reality, we've never spent more than $25 between the two of us. So the moral of this story is, wait out the dinner rush! And don't feel left out of the fun, East side, they're opening another location in Kahala mall very soon!

    (4)

  • Alfred G.

    I like this place better than Genki, the food looks fresher and there seems to be more variety and the service is alot better. I just love the spicy tuna don, the portion size is very generous and the price is reasonable. The service was good, the workers were attentive making sure that our cups were filled with water and asking if everything was ok. The only drawback (a minor one, if any) that I could think of is that it's always crowded so expect to wait at least 10-15 min. which to me is tolerable.

    (4)

  • Dwayne A.

    This place is awesome. Better selection than Genki.

    (4)

  • Rochelle J.

    I love this place! Best sushi for the price! I have been to Genki and they used to be good but not any more. I always pick Kurukuru over Genki! They have better fish! It's a lot more fresh and better quality. We are regulars here. *: D My favorite is the spicy ahi, shrimp fry and tempura pumpkin.

    (5)

  • Nestle Y.

    Their spicy ahi don is the best and they have an awesome pumpkin tempura!

    (5)

  • Josie E.

    I would love to have lunch there today but their so Busy! 2 weeks ago I discovered something new, unfortunately the didnt have a name for this delicious dish made by the owner Lance. It was spicy tuna placed on deep fried wonton wrapper! It's so yummy! Try it!

    (4)

  • Nicole K.

    sushi is always expensive...so that's expected. always busy so we often have to wait. i like kuru kuru better than catch of the day or genki. The portions are pretty hearty for sushi. the spicy ahi donburi fills me up.

    (4)

  • Yena W.

    You know that inexplicable and compelling force known as watching Food Network while eating a meal? Well this is like that, except you are watching it LIVE! I'm not sure why, but the conveyer belt seemed longer, or there seemed to be more plates of food on the belt, or something, but it was just fascinating and hypnotizing chewing on my sweet, soft, fresh sushi while watching all the delicious, succulent, colorful plates of sushi slide before my eyes. I was eating something while seeing what to eat next. Very very fun. You can order the fried items fresh from the kitchen, and they have those single serving cups of Japanese flavored ice cream, like green tea and azuki, my faves. But the best part isn't the outrageously generous portions, it's the fact that whatever food you don't finish, you can take home with you in a togo box for a whole other meal next time! Dinner, a show, and leftovers!

    (4)

  • Rodney V.

    Great place to get great sushi at an afordable price. Only down fall is the wit to be sitted could be as long as 30 mins to an Hour.

    (5)

  • Bryan D.

    I've been going to Genki Sushi because it is close and convenient. Not anymore though. Kuru Kuru changed that for me completely. They have great customer service, not once did i have to ask for a refill of water. The sushi is fresh, just watch out with the sushi plates. Embarrassed myself by dropping a lemon and a chicken. There might be a wait at certain times but definitely worth it. Best Japanese restaurant so far.

    (5)

  • Joey e.

    i been wanting to come here for a long time.. and i was not impressed at all!! given the wait was not that bad, the place is so run down, the coveyor belt was dirty and the plates and cups were old and worn.. they really need to update their things.. and the staff was not friendly at all..me and my girlfriend wanted to order some things and she told us well its on the belt already, if i wanted it from the belt i would of taken it!! but i wanted my sushi made to order not sitting on the belt!! i looked over to were the guys was making sushi,, and i got grossed out.. it was dirty and everything needed to be wiped down!!! the only thing that i liked was the spicy ahi, other than that its nothing special to wait in line for.. and ive eaten at a lot of sushi places..theres others that are lot better.

    (2)

  • Jac G.

    Hands down this is my favorite sushi place. Everything seems to taste better here than the other well known sushi establishment.

    (5)

  • Brad Y.

    Idk.. never been a huge fan of Kuru Kuru. My friends for the most part love it! I've given it multiple chances but there's just something about it that I find sub-par. I prefer Genki overall for relatively cheap and fast sushi. They do have beef tataki though which I thought was pretty good and something Genki doesn't have!

    (2)

  • jacqui w.

    its cheaper than Genki, the portions are bigger, and it's better. It is not quick, at least not the tons of times i've been there. There is a long wait, and they fill up really fast. There is probably a line in front of the door before they open every day. Get there early, take your time, eat your fill.

    (5)

  • Alyssa M.

    WAAYY better then Genki!! Food is still reasonable & DELICIOUS :) wish there were more on the island!!

    (5)

  • Leena C.

    It's been awhile since I visited this place. I really liked it. The sushi was fresh and I really like the option of ordering a bowl of rice with spicy tuna or poke on top. I think it was only 7.95 for the bowl. This place is pretty much a copy cat of Genki Sushi but perhaps a great offering of items on the menu. Also, Genki has kinda gone downhill. We went to both the Kapahulu, the Waikele and the new Ala Moana one. The first two really lacked service. The last one was just a bit slow but the people were nice. Conclusion is that Kuru Kuru is replacing Genki IMO. I'm going back. My hubby liked Genki's sushi better though. I liked Kuru Kuru.

    (4)

  • Donaldo H.

    Just like any other good sushi joint kuru kuru is always busy. In my opinion it is well worth the wait. During peak business hours I have waited for up to a half an hour, but the prices are very reasonable, the fish slices are NOT skimpy. I also have no problem with the service. The servers are friendly, eager to please, and bring your orders very quickly. The spicy ahi donburi is the best deal and a meal in itself. Always a must have. Kuru Kuru is BYOB which makes me not even bother going to genki anymore!

    (4)

  • Jace Y.

    So one day I decided to come here at around 8. The lady said it would be around 30 mins so we went somewhere else and came back at around 20 mins. She said she already called us and so we wrote our names back down she told us "no we are closing in 15 mins and its last call" I was already mad because she said 30 mins or more but then told us that we arent allowed to write our names back down or anything. Also, she was all sassy which added to my anger! (it was the old japanese lady SO RUDE). So we left and went to genkis instead. Came back here another time to try it and honestly the food isn't good. Wasnt fresh at all. I asked for an onion salmon because I know they had since it was at Kahala's kuru kuru but it took me 5 times to ask different people since it just never came out! Very disappointed. I am not coming back here again, rather go to genkis even if it is a little bit more expensive but it is worth it because thye have a better selection!

    (1)

  • Stephanie S.

    Long wait but for the price, you can't beat it. The food was fresh and service was good

    (4)

  • Donald B.

    So good. So cheap. Their don bowls are the best I've had in Aiea.

    (5)

  • Preston D.

    Simply said, Kurukuru holds a special place in my heart! Where else can you get a Donburi Ahi Poke/ Spicy Ahi for $7.95? Excellent prices, fresh sushi and friendly service makes this Pearl City restaurant worth the wait.... In one word, it's "freaking awesome!" I guess that was two words, but who cares...

    (5)

  • Kensaku F.

    I used to like Kuru Kuru Sushi since they had best Donburi as far as I know. Even though,they just replaced Donburi to small Donburi. Original Donburi was priced around 7.40 and it was huge and I even had difficult time to finish them. Now, what they're serving is small(tiny) Donburi about 1/3 of size of original one and priced still 5.95. To get full I have to order 3 of them, so it's going to be 17.85 plus tips. This is very disappointing for Kuru Kuru fun like me,but I think I will go Genki-Sushi now on.I want to give 1 star,but since I had good time at Kuru Kuru I'll give 2 stars for this.

    (2)

  • Derek N.

    Okay, I overate when I went here, so that's probably why I ended up spending a lot. It just all looked so good, so I tried everything, and I had a date so I grabbed two of some things. Next time I'm sure it will be much cheaper as I hunt for the good stuff. CAPSLOCK ITEMS ARE AWESOME. -SPICY UNAGI. NOBODY ELSE HAS THIS ASDASDASD. This is love. I love unagi. LOVE it. And someone combined it with spicy and tobikko. Oh and it's kinda cheap too. Definitely getting this again next time. -NEGIHAMACHI. I don't know why they call it negihamachi when the best part of this bad boy is that it's FRIED. YUMMY. -LOBSTER BALLS. Cheap and lobster. I love lobster so so so much more than crab. -SOFTSHELL CRAB. I don't know what they called it, I just grabbed it as soon as I saw those little legs. Softshell crab rocks my socks! -Pumpkin Tempura. I loved it. It JUST came around for the first time, And we were at the beginning of the line, so we snagged it while it was still hot. Excellent. -Hamachi. Speaking of hamachi, theirs is really decently priced. -Spicy Ahi is not the best... Genki has better imo. Good not great. Same for the ahi poke. So they have a lot of unique items at pretty reasonable prices. Yes, there is a wait, but it's SO worth it! My recommendation would be to watch a few rotations before you grab anything that needs to be hot... when you see it for the first time, it's fresh, so snag it. Does anyone know if they have scallop mayo? I did not see it on the belt or the menu...

    (5)

  • William E.

    This place beat out Genki in my opinion because they offer quite a variety, and the donburi is awesome. Personally, I get a full tummy for under $14, normally it costs more at Genki. I recommend a nice round meal including a couple plates of your favorite fish, soba, chawan mushi, and the tempura string bean (without the rice). They even got the name of the place correct because the food goes kuru kuru mawaru!

    (4)

  • Ali B.

    Awesome sushi! The Poke 2 piece for $2 is out of this world as was the pumpkin tempura. Yellow-tail, tuna and salmon nigiri were insanely fresh and hufe. Super yum. Service was great with multiple tea refills and prompt help for special orders.

    (5)

  • Melissa D.

    Not worth waiting 1 hour. Service is horrible and grouchy!! Area is very dirty. the only good thing are the portion sizes. Very very large for the price. Sushi was good until we had the mixed ahi bowl and all of it was still frozen!

    (2)

  • C. K.

    Can't beat the price! The food is ready to go as soon as you walk in. Anyone can be in and out of there in a matter of 20 minutes if need be. This is a great place for a quick lunch or dinner. If you don't go as soon as it opens you may have a wait but like I said, the turnover is pretty quick. The portion size is also very generous.

    (5)

  • Emiko T.

    An awesome find for CHEAP and decent quality sushi. I could see how it could get super packed and all you can do is sit there and watch the people eating around the sushi bar and burn holes into their backs waiting for them to finish. Fresh ahi, salmon, and tuna, and what's more the portions are generous. I'll definitely be going back for a sushi fix.

    (4)

  • Winnie L.

    If you love Genki, you'll definitely want to head over to Aiea and try Kuru Kuru. Same concept, but Kuru Kuru gives you a better value for your money. Larger slices of ahi, hamachi, salmon...it is definitely a sushi lovers dream come true. The donburi bowls are awesome! A must try.

    (4)

  • Jerome B.

    There are two reasons why I yelp about Kuru Kuru Sushi Today: 1) Because I had lunch there today 2) Because Dictionary.com's word of the day was gastronome and I wanted to use it somewhere so I don't forget it (nerd alert) To gastronomes (yeah buddy, I used it) with an empty wallet and a healthy yen for fish, Kuru Kuru Sushi will satisfy both requisites just fine. The cuts of the fish may not be the freshest or the highest of quality, but to pay $8.50 for a bowl of rice topped with ahi poke, ahi sashimi, spicy ahi poke, and salmon sashimi, nobody has the right to complain. Not unlike a pelicans, I thought my gullet and stomach could consume mass quantities of fish with a tilt of my head. However, Kuru Kuru Sushi's Mix Bowl of Ahi challenged me to the point of Joey Tribiani's "Meat Sweats." With a gusto my chopsticks trapped the morsels of seasoned diced fish and rice and with a the upward circular motion of my right wrist, made the deposit. Routinely doing this at a pace dictated by the 30 minutes I had left on my lunch hour. However, the hunger-induced fervor and seafood-loving zeal gradually waned as the rice and nearly swallowed whole poke bits amassed inside. With a quarter of the bowl left and the meat sweats indicating near defeat, I stared down my opponent, took a deep breath and like a rusted-over machine, begrudgingly shoveled the food in. Blah, my belly feels swollen as I write this. I am no pelican, but I accomplished my day's olympic event! Seriously, the fish is decent. Definitely Genki Sushi grade. They are a bit cheaper than Genkis. They offer fried oysters as well! So the menus will differ slightly. There is, however, a line there most of the time. Unlike Genkis, they are not a ubiquitous presence on the isle. It's decent food at a great price. I'd come again! But maybe try to avoid "meat sweats" status next time ; )

    (4)

  • Laura Y.

    Long wait, but well worth it! Although honestly, I like the Spicy Ahi poke bowl so much, that I just get it for takeout. It gets the deliciousness into my stomach faster that way. I've tried a number of different conveyer belt sushi places, and I like Kurukuru the most. Also, I've had the Spicy Ahi at a lot of different places and I still like Kurukuru the most. You have to get the Spicy Ahi poke bowl if you come here!

    (5)

  • Gary S.

    Service is less than stellar unless Linda is there. She works hard and harder than her younger coworkers. Her presence makes the dining experience great. The sushi is great regardless and John and the other chefs do a great job too.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey C.

    Best sushi place by far. Prices don't change unlike genkis

    (5)

  • Brad B.

    Great place to stop in and grab a bite to eat when you don't feel like cooking. The "sushi-go-round" method of dining is nice because it takes about 30 seconds between the time you sit down and the time you can begin stuffing yourself with all of the little curiosities beckoning from their conveyor belt. They have a pretty wide selection and a lot of people seem to like the large slices of fish. I actually prefer them a bit smaller so I can get 'em down all in one piece! (Trying to bite through a slab of flesh usually ends up in me dropping the rest in my soy sauce and making an embarrassing mess of myself.) I think that there's a bigger concentration on tempura style pieces than other joints I frequent- you can get rolls that have been coated in batter and lightly fried. These are pretty tasty and are good for those who're squeamish about sushi in general, although there is still some raw fish in most rolls. One cool plus with this place is that you can bring your own drinks! There is a well-stocked liquor store a couple doors down with the always delicious Asahiiiii suppperrrrr dryyyyyy!!!!!! One more thing: the prices are really good! This same meal on the mainland would run you twice the price. I edited this to add a star- now that I'm back on the mainland, I remember how lousy and expensive the sushi is here!

    (4)

  • Osman P.

    Fresh, delicious sushi. Excellent cuts of salmon, tuna, squid, and much more. The ambiance is a little like a Woolworth's counter, but the food quality and price makes up for it. Come here if you're HUNGRY for sushi.

    (5)

  • Antonio B.

    GOOD SUSHI! GOOD SERVICE! THE FRESHEST AHI ON THE ISLAND! sure there's a wait, but WHERE ELSE do you NOT have a long wait for good food?! answer that! don't take my word for it! the only way to know is to try it! YOU! WON'T! REGRET IT!

    (5)

  • Momo C.

    Service is usually great, but servers were horrible today! The usual workers for example Leanne gives us awesome service, but when she's not working service is bad! I had to reorder my food twice & I still didn't get it. Sushi is good, but the service makes me want to avoid this place.

    (1)

  • Vincent C.

    Went to Oahu 7 days and have been this restaurant 2 times. Simply 5 Stars! Worth my one hour wait.

    (5)

  • Jesse M.

    There's always a sizable crowd during the lunch and dinner rush hours but the food is well worth the wait. The staff is efficient at turning the tables quickly and getting them set for the next customers. The overall quality and freshness of sushi seems to be much better than Genki Sushi, especially the cuts of fish. Personal favorites of mine are the salmon spicy tuna, croquette, somen, etc. The prices for their bowls have gone up from the last time I was there to around $7 now, which is still fairly reasonable all things considered. It's a great place for a light lunch or dinner.

    (4)

  • Sam S.

    Favorite place for sushi!! Ahi poke, spicy salmon, fresh salmon, pumkin fry, ika geso karrage and yaki saba are my favorites! BEWARE!! no matter what day, what time, there is ALWAYS a LINE!

    (5)

  • Bryan S.

    Good sushi! Lines can be long but it's worth the wait. Get there before they open and you won't wait long.

    (5)

  • Roxy C.

    Used to LOVE Kuru Kuru, but the service has definitely gone down over the years. I always make it a point to hit up Genki's and Kuru Kuru whenever I'm back home, but I haven't been happy with my recent visits. The wait is ALWAYS at least 30 minutes no matter what time I come, my most recent wait time was 45 minutes for a party of 4 when I was told only 15 when I wrote my name down! They're not very good at prioritizing guests - I swear they seated 6 pairs of 2 people before they even got us AND they tried to seat all 4 of us in the half booth in the back that's only good for 2 people! Since we waited so long, we figured we would just request a booth, and when we did they acted like they were so annoyed. When we finally did sit, the servers walked by at least 4 times before they asked us if we wanted anything other than water. Used to love their Spicy Tuna Dons, but the size of the bowl now is so tiny. It fills me up anyway since I'm not really a big eater, but they used to be twice the size. Tuna is fresher than Genki's, but I definitely go for Genki's flavor more. Used to like the Shrimp Fry, but the taste isn't as good anymore and it always bothered me that they don't have tempura sauce to dip. The Salmon Nigiri is fresh and I like the Tuna Tataki as well. I'll still come here once in a while for the mini size Spicy Tuna Don, but will always mourn the giant bowls. The prices are reasonable and service is just OK. I don't recommend coming here if you hate waiting or if you have a big party, but if you have a party of two and don't mind a little wait for sushi, it's not so bad. They do offer takeout, so if you need a quick lunch or don't want to wait, call ahead!

    (3)

  • Kenny C.

    Best fast food type sushi place on Oahu. Waaay better than Genki sushi. All the food tastes good and the service is excellent. Cant wait for their Kahala store to open.

    (5)

  • Gerald A.

    I was introduced to Kuru Kuru Sushi by a coworker. We took a long lunch one day (coming in from Wahiawa) and headed to this place. I thought he was crazy to make the drive; I was the crazy one, it seems. Ever since that fateful day almost 2 years ago, I've made the pilgrimage to this awesome place almost every week. The mixed don is an absolute steal, and the kalbi sushi is a favorite with my kids. My wife (non raw fish eater) has also commented that their cooked food selection is much better than genki's. All in all this is the only sushi place on the island that has something for everyone in my family AND doesn't hit my wallet hard.

    (5)

  • Marlon I.

    I don't see what's so good about Kuru Kuru? Everyone is just talking about this place saying its the best sushi place every. My friends took me here, and it did not seem like the "Oh my gashness buddha! The sushi is so good!!" everyone is saying. Eh, none of the items on the menu actually looked that appetizing, so I just got some of the spam and kalbi nigiri, and a croquette. Idk but I'd rather go to Genki's if you asked me. Not worth the wait either. :/

    (2)

  • Damian D.

    Really great place for sushi. Picture Genki Sushi but better! The only really bad thing is the loooooooooong wait: bring a book, bring your iPhone, bring a pillow cuz you will be waiting at least 30 minutes. The food quality is amazing so the wait is totally worth it. Ono picks are the Kalbi Roll, any of the donburi bowls, the salmon sushi, the ahi sushi.

    (4)

  • xochitl f.

    Best sushi! Very busy but worth the wait.

    (5)

  • a t.

    Sushi was fresh but rice could have been better seasoned. The waitress was very attentive with topping up of tea and water. The food was reasonably priced. The waiting time at 5 pm on a Sunday was about 30 minutes.

    (3)

  • grace g.

    The BEST place for spicy tuna! They are always busy, there's a line even before they open... which is at 11:00am. I always order their shishamo, unagi, spicy tuna, tendon shrimp and green beans. Waaay better than Genki and the staff is nice!

    (5)

  • Tiffany F.

    this place is good for quantity over quality. you can get poki anywhere, which is the primary thing they serve. and if you order something "expensive", chances are they took it from the infinitely rotating boat of unwanted sushi. bad design for the overall restaurant too. they could fit at least ten more tables around the wall/window and bring dishes to their customers instead of having so many people waiting. really disappointing. i should have gone to eat at the curry place next door.

    (2)

  • Christopher S.

    Conveyor belt sushi at it's best!

    (4)

  • Jordan D.

    This place definitely owns genki in portions and taste. I wish they expanded the restaurant a little, maybe adding order-only tables/seating next to the windows to serve more customers at once.

    (4)

  • Young Mi K.

    Kuru Kuru is pretty amazing for cheap(er) sushi. The fish (hamachi, tuna & salmon) come in nice huge slabs on top of sushi rice and is delicious. That salmon I had today was buttery and melted in my mouth! I was surprised, because the salmon sushi at Genki is sliced thin and hardly has any flavor. The vegetable croquette here is better than Genki, too. Kuru Kuru also has a twist on one of my favorite rolls. Instead of cream cheese and smoked salmon on their philly roll, Kuru Kuru makes a version with unagi and cream cheese. That was probably my favorite.

    (5)

  • Crystal B.

    good food and cheap prices! just the wait is soo long as it is a very popular and saving friendly restraunt!

    (4)

  • Lance A.

    I hesitate to give Kuru Kuru four stars because the wait for a table is becoming impossible. The fresh fish cannot be beat for the price. They serve quality sushi here as reasonable prices. The service by one of the many cute girls (clones?) in black is always warm and efficient. My one gripe is not their fault: an open sewer seems to run under the walkway in front of their restaurant. Yeah, it stinks on bad days, but I'd hold my breath until I'm blue just to eat here.

    (4)

  • Fudge F.

    I thought this place was very good. I read that the wait time was long, but was only waiting for about 10 minutes. I do like the fact that there were a lot of people there and that way the sushi and everything else coming around was fresh. I took the liberty of asking one of the girls for a Kalbi Chicken Bowl, since none was coming my way, and she came out with one freshly made, with hot rice! She asked if I wanted anything else, so I guess you can just order what you want, and they bring it out to you. I will be heading back there real soon.

    (4)

  • Keoni U.

    They have very good fresh sushi/sashimi here. They have a large variety to choose from. Prices are very reasonable. Their staff is friendly and the food comes out fast. Went here on a Sat around 3PM and got seated right away. After a while their benches in the waiting area started to get full and lots of people were waiting. This place is a mandatory spot for me when I go back to da islands.

    (5)

  • Brent K.

    This place totally owns Genki Sushi! My friend introduced us to this place and they have the best service and their menu has a good variety too. The portions are pretty generous too, you get a fat slab of ahi/salmon instead of the other kine where it looks like they skimped out on the fish. Not so much of those other weird sushi types either like corn or tuna salad.

    (5)

  • Aaron O.

    Ono sushi, you can pick the ones you want, low prices. I come here every time I visit Hawaii, awesome. Love the tempura beans, and crab mayo. Service is excellent! The girls are always running around to help. don't see what you want on the conveyor, then order and its pretty quick. You need to come early. The place is fairly small and so waits can get long at dinner time.

    (5)

  • K N.

    We just don't get why people would want to wait so long. It might be a little cheaper than genki but the quality is not drastically greater. We finally got in on Friday and we liked everything we tried (tuna corn, shishamo, scallop mayo, green bean, spicy tuna). Negitoro was really good. We still spent $30 for the both of us so couldn't understand the fuss. We expected it to be a million times better than genki since genki is only 5 minutes down the street and way cheaper but it wasn't; yet people are willing to wait an hour. I think we'll be sticking to genki. Also they are so slammed that the workers seem like they are going to lose it- running around, yelling, and slamming plates into the dish trays.

    (3)

  • John A.

    Easily beats genkis. Get the Mixed Don, you'll thank yourself. Just a warning... you'll most likely be full after that. But there are so many other good dishes that I force myself to eat 2-3 more dishes. Making me overly stuffed. They have a good variety of sushi, some I've never seen before. Good services. Only thing is the wait is long. I don't think I've ever waiting less than 30 minutes. Overall, a very good sushi place that won't hurt your wallet.

    (5)

  • Mary P.

    Kuru Kuru sushi is one of my favorite sushi restaurant to get a quick fix. I come here at least once a week. The reason why I gave it 4 out of 5 is because of the wait time. Although they opened up the Kahala location there is still a longgggg line and I see couples fighting over the long wait. They end up bailing and going to another restaurant. It's normally a half an hour wait at the least and another reason why I took off one star is because they discontinued their spicy tuna don & mixed don. Don=Donburi. It is a huge bowl of rice covered with half spicy tuna & half spicy salmon with a slice of ahi & salmon. The Dons are now HISTORY-Kaput-86'd-Shut Down-DISCONTINUED. Yes it's gone. They now have a mini version for $5.95 :( I still got full with the mini but I would always get the regular size and share it with my friend and it always seemed like this was the grandprize of all sushi because of the heaping size of the donburi. The portions are still huge and I'm gonna come back but I am really gonna miss my Mixed Don.

    (4)

  • Jason Y.

    This restaurant is really busy so that means its very good. It was well worth the wait. The servers are fast but not really friendly. The spicy tuna is awesome. I like the coffee jello the best. I wish they would expand and open more locations.

    (4)

  • Jenny M.

    love the food and the portions. more for your back vs genii only thing is small location so the wait is long...

    (5)

  • G H.

    If you're up for sushi and have time to wait...this place is worth it. They have something for everyone,even for those who do not eat seafood. Skip the dessert it's a little over priced.

    (4)

  • Karen H.

    We used to go to Genki Sushi a couple of times every month but after a while, there were only a few items I would eat -- then someone told us about Kuru Kuru and there is no comparison -- my boyfriend loves the hamachi and spicy tuna while I order the tempura bowl, kabocha, nasuzuke and kazunoko ika. If you have a day off during the week, get there by 10:45, sign in and you'll usually get a seat when service starts at 11. Otherwise, be prepared for a wait!

    (5)

  • Lorna M.

    Better than genki and I love their coffee jello thing.

    (5)

  • Shelly P.

    Woot! The best sushi for the price. Takeout is the way to go if you already know what you want to order. Expect to wait if you are going to eat in. My favorite is the spicy ahi don bowl.

    (5)

  • Suzanne A.

    Kuru Kuru sushi is pretty much an imitation of Genki Sushi but muchhhh better. The salmon here is fresh compared to Genki's. Also, their mix donburi is great and gets me pretty stuffed!

    (4)

  • Kayla K.

    Kuru Kuru is the best sushi place because it's good and affordable. The prices are very reasonable and it makes me yearn for more and more(: My friend took me there and I was so excited because I've seen pictures of their donburis before I actually went there and I was dying to try the spicy ahi one because i LUUUUUUUUV spicy ahi. In general though I had really high expectations of the place because my friends have spoken very highly of it and low and behold I was not disappointed (: Everything tastes great there. My favorites though thus far is the chicken karaage (which I normally don't like), spicy ahi donburi, and coffee jelly. I'm telling you now the coffee jelly is intense! But it's also super good. It's one of those things that grow on you. But it will grow on you. And you'll find yourself craving it some days. Trust me. Anyways all in all I'm proud to give Kuru Kuru my first 5 star rating cuz it sure does deserve it.

    (5)

  • Mallory M.

    after hearing about this place like uhh forever! i had to try it. there was a long wait but i figure it must be good! totally worth the wait! the pieces of fish are like 3 times bigger than genkis! the service is great too! and omg the donburi's look huge havn't tried one but i'll have to get one next time i got there! must try must try must try!!!

    (5)

  • Rick D.

    Was brought here by my cousin when I was vacationing on Oahu. The best sushi I've had for such a great price! The mixed don was amazing! I wish I could have taken this restaurant back to the mainland with me! Mahalo for the ono sushi! Set up shop in L.A. real soon!

    (5)

  • judith s.

    reasonable price, huge portion! good service. better than genki sushi!

    (4)

  • bad a.

    This place is nasty. Look at the conveyor belt that carry the dishes. When has that thing been thoroughly cleaned. And they had the audacity to raise the price to 30 cents a plate.

    (1)

  • Boki C.

    great value, good sushi. slightly cheaper than genki. uni was $4.5 for 2 pieces i believe

    (5)

  • Kevin K.

    I've been coming to this place since they opened. generally good food and service. recently it has been on the decline. super long waits (average times 45 minutes). My last visit took 40 minutes to get seated, didnt get to order anything, so took what was available on the moving bar. when i didnt see anything else i wanted. i asked a passing server to order. i asked for 2 hamachi and 1 ahi. she took it off the belt and handed it to me, trying to make sly by going in the back. it would have been fine if A) everyone got served like that, but the people next to us ordered salmon and ahi and got it made fresh to order and B) i chose my own crappy leftover looking sushi. the thing that is sad is that the food cost is roughly 30 to 50% and she could have kept me happy and been a walking advertisment for how awesome the food and service is for 3 bucks of fresh fish. i am definitely pissed and dont recommend this place anymore to any one. AND I ALWAYS TIP WELL. IM NOT GOING TO WASTE ANY MORE MONEY ON SOMEPLACE THAT WANTS TO EMPLOY CHEAP LAZY BASTARDS.

    (1)

  • Maria D.

    After reading reviews I knew that I had to head to KK, so glad that I took the ride! The wait wasn't as long as I thought it may be since reviews had it for longer, waited only about 30 mins, but it was lunch. The wait staff was both personable and helpful. The spicy tuna d'buri was excellent! The fish is fresh and of good quality. The portions are more than ample in size and well worth the short money I spent for lunch. Take the ride and eat here, it is the best sushi place that I have tried while on Oahu. Genki can NOT compare to KK in any way shape or form. Koduzo rates second to KK and well above Genki. I highly recommend going to KK and enjoying the experience

    (5)

  • Annette D.

    I love this place! It has very good sushi at an incredible price. It's not fancy but has a much better menu than Genki Sushi, it's fresher, more generous and although they use the machine that makes over sized blocks of rice, the pieces of fish are so big it totally makes up for it. The generous sized hamachi is always fresh and and the service is great. But watch out, this place is hoppin' and the wait can be dreadful as you watch the sushi go kuru kuru, round and round the conveyor belt, so going early for dinner was usually my best bet. Sometimes the fried dishes weren't warm from being out awhile, a risk with this type of venue, but I never had them turn down a fresh order just because some was already made. In addition I always end my meal with coffee jelly covered in cream for dessert- yum!

    (4)

  • April B.

    Great sushi at a great price. My co-workers and I plan our work around when we can go here. It does get pretty hectic here so I have learned to get there early or late. Either way, come check out this place and you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Kurt K.

    Awesome Sushi for the Price. Bit of a wait for lunch, but well worth it! Packed with locals. Places at the tables with access to the kaiten.

    (4)

  • kplusd B.

    This place should be 5 stars! Way better than Genki. Best items are dynamite, ingen, grilled nasu, ahi poke, tempura kabocha. The fish slices are HUGE. Only thing is the wait. If you go prime time for lunch or dinner, you can guarantee be waiting for an hour.

    (5)

  • J F.

    traight from the airport we were hungry. Everyone had their own ideas as for what should be eaten but I insisted on this sushi joint I found on the "Cheap Eats" list while still at home. (It was on the way from the airport to the hotel.) The wait for a seat was a bit long so my brother wanted to eat at the Curry House next door; but the picture of hamachi kama for $5.50 on the menu made my dad want to wait it out... While the place would probably be classified health-wise as a B or C in Los Angeles (not what you want to see at a Sushi place)- which is why I had to deduct one star- the freshest sushi quickly made up for it. We picked up dishes as the boats quickly sped by and ate to our hearts content. All for $40 for all for of us (including tip). YUM. Sorry I cant recommend any exact dish because I dont know what they were called.

    (4)

  • surprise m.

    you know i'm giving this place 5 stars because i really had a lot fun eating here. i tried the cali. roll, karaage chicken, lobster rolls, scallops, tempura veggies and they were all hot and good. i even saw chocolate pudding topped w/ whipped cream and snagged that too...MMMM! dinner and dessert was $26 for a family of four. the kids got the spam musubi. my hubby got the cheesecake for dessert and it was a nice thick slice. he really enjoyed that. they also kept the water refills coming even though it was busy. i will be back :)

    (5)

  • Javier C.

    Good, small and cheap sushi place with a nice variety of tasty dishes. But you have to bring your own bottle or six pack. Be prepared to wait since they only have a few tables and its always packed.

    (4)

  • L K.

    i went when they first opened and never went back. it's been several years so i thought i'd give it another shot, maybe it got better, it's gotten good reviews here, etc. sadly no. the selection and portions may be better than Genki, but their rice sucks. it's too wet and i don't know if that skews the flavor, but i wasn't digging it. i will say yay to the coffee jello thing.

    (2)

  • K S.

    Yelpers you have let me down!! I generally rely on Yelp for helping me get to the good food in an unknown area. I don't get the good reviews on this place. Outside of some sushi I had at a resort in Mexico, this is, hands down, the WORST sushi I have ever had in my entire life. Sloppy preparation, bland tasting, way too over-priced for what you get. My husband and I spent $30 for...nothing basically. I just stopped eating because I didn't want to just eat without enjoying it. Tried the spicy tuna, which was ok, but bland. Then had a serving of really COLD tempura. Finally finished up with ebi, with no wasabi on the underside (standard on just about every roll I've ever had here in CA and in Japan). Rice on every roll was dry and old, shrimp tempura that I shared with my husband was cold...horrid. The one saving grace was the lobster balls, which were good. To top it off, service was horrible and slow. We put our name on a list after one of the other patrons told us we should do so. The guy at the counter didn't bother to even look up at us. After 15 minutes of watching the same six seats remain empty with no one being seated, they finally called us (our party of two!). We were seated silently, and after that, ignored. After about 20 minutes, we were thirsty, and with not one of the four waitresses in this tiny, non-busy, restaurant looking our way, my husband stood up and got two drinks for us. He thought that maybe the soda fountain was self serve based on the fact that no one had offered us anything since we had sat down. Well, that of course, brought a waitress immediately who lectured my husband about letting the waitresses do their job and to "just ask" if we wanted a drink. Um....part of your JOB is to ASK if we'd like something to drink...oh, like EVERY OTHER RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD. My husband was nicer about this than I would have been, but whatever. Once she was finished with her lecture, we were ignored once again. I had heard rave reviews about the sushi in Hawaii and I was excited to try this place given the good reviews. No. Sorry for the curse words but this place is absolute SHIT! Avoid at all costs! Lazy staff, inadequate food, expensive for what you get. Save your money and go elsewhere. We ended up eating in the nearby mall because we were still hungry.

    (1)

  • Ryan R.

    This is ultimately one of the best affordable sushi restaurants you'll get on the island. If I had to choose between Kuru Kuru Sushi and Genki Sushi, Kuru Kuru gets the thumbs up on affordability and quality of the food, plus I like what they offer here than Genki's. Don't get me wrong, the the quality of the fish they use isn't the best but it isn't bad either. They use a good grade of tuna and they make it affordable and tasty. So I'm not going to complain. For under $12 which includes tax and tip I can get myself a "Mix Bowl" (Spicy Ahi, Poke, Salmon Slice, and Ahi Slice) for $7.50, fried pumpkin tempura (4 pieces), and tofu w/ bonito flakes and soy sauce(4 cubes). This places gets really busy. I came here with friends on a weekday 15 minutes before opening and we were number 4 in line. Come early or make a take out order if you know what you want.

    (5)

  • Anson G.

    Bottom Line: Falling standards makes this just an average rotary sushi experience. First lets just say that the service here is still good. The gals over there are always friendly, and provide great service. However, it's usually not as clean as it could be. Even more so now than before. The portion sizes have shrunken to just average sized pieces of fish. And their prices have raised slightly, so they aren't the spanking good deal they used to be. Still competitive, but not the default choice anymore. As usual, there is still an abnormally long line to get a seat. If you really want to eat Kuru Kuru, you can always just order take out, and eat elsewhere, but then you don't get the rotary experience. This review was mostly prompted by some sour tofu though. It seems that it has gone past its desirable shelf life, and they still served it up. It was probably still edible, but I couldn't stomach the sour taste, when normally it's very good. I'll probably not go out of my way for Kuru Kuru any more. It's just not worth the wait any more. If they happen to be not busy, and I'm in the neighborhood, I'll still go, but don't count on me sitting in line for just an average experience.

    (3)

  • Dave H.

    2.5 stars Better than Genki? Maybe. I didn't try anything mind-blowing. The wait is kind of ridiculous, I got there at 11:05 (It opens at 11am) and wasn't even seated until 11:30. I figured it must be good if everyone is willing to wait, but like I said, I didn't come across any must-haves! I tried the spicy tuna don bowl. Yuck, just vast amounts of tuna and rice. This thing is massive, you definitely get your money's worth (~$8) but too bad its more about the quantity than the quality here. I think genki's spicy tuna bowl wins out here because the portion size makes the difference (everything in moderation!) and the eel sauce is a nice touch! The Spicy tuna bowl was so big I was so full before I could try much of anything else. I will definitely have to try this place again because I believe this place can do better than the 2 stars i feel bad about giving it.

    (2)

  • Jonas M.

    Spicy ahi don! This is my favorite pick, along with a side order of chicken karaage. The fish here is FRESH, and the portions are slightly larger than those at nearby Genki sushi. The only bad thing is that sometimes the wait can be a little long, but totally worth it. If you're in the area (or not) I highly recommend you try Kuru Kuru for lunch or dinner.

    (5)

  • Anu M.

    You will get cheap and decent sushi here. Don't expect anything fancy here. If you are a sushi lover and want to have decent sushi for an affordable prize, this is the place.

    (4)

  • Bianca K.

    I really don't like conveyor belt sushi places they freak me out. But my husband convinced me to try this place. I am so glad I did. I was surprised how fresh all of their sushi was. I love their spicy ahi maki roll sooooo good with the fresh ahi and avocado on top. I like that you can order what you want from a waitress so you know they are making it fresh, but also you have the option to grab something from the belt while your waiting. The only downside is there is pretty much always a wait. But it goes by fast especially if you only have 2 people in your party. If your in Aiea and you love sushi I would definitely try this place.

    (5)

  • Rosalyn G.

    We arrived in Hawaii to visit a friend and this was the first place he took us. He always raved about this place when he was stationed with my husband in South Carolina. This place did not disappoint. I love sushi and I love the fact that you can just look at it on the conveyorbelt and be spontaneous and just grab whatever you want! The sushi is also always fresh and delicious. Worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Sharene T.

    Food- Awesome Service-Great (only in the beginning) They made us wait for our takeout food for 25-30 minutes, forgot to give us our tab (so we could've left without paying), payed for out tab, then forgot to give us our takeout food, then forgot to add the takeout food to our bill so we payed double times. Not sure if I'll be back in the future, it would've been all 5 stars if they didn't mess up in the end.

    (3)

  • Daniel M.

    Food was good but definitely not the same type of sushi we were used to. Don't like the fact that u can't order personalized rolls, and the versions of my fave rolls were completely different than what I expected.

    (3)

  • Annie W.

    There is always a line here-- says so my Boo. So we had to try this place to see what the hype is all about. Well, it's worth it. Let me tell you why. We had a friend of a friend come to visit Hawaii. I guess he hadn't tried good, and inexpensive sushi, so we took him here. -beef tataki sushi roll, a must try and I prefer it w/o the mayo -hamachi kama, I'm a huge fan of the shoulder blade, ask for ponzu sauce - long, lean slices of ahi and salmon sushi, it's so much bigger than G sushi's. -spicy unagi, wrapped in lettuce and served as a cut roll sushi My point is, they have a variety of fun and yummy sushi that neither G or Genki has to offer. They have the same feel, same atmosphere, but the sushi is definitely good here. Our waitress seriously refilled our tea and water constantly and never once pressured us out of our seats. I heard it gets pretty packed here, but we had no wait at all on Monday when pau hana.

    (4)

  • Tom A.

    Almost always a line, but usually worth it. I like the spicy tuna rolls as well as the Poke on Wonton. Also, pay attention to the bowls, not just the rolls. There's a few good ones! :-)

    (4)

  • Brian S.

    Not too bad. I think Genki is a little bit better though.

    (3)

  • Lucas W.

    For what you pay for, I rate this place a 5. I think of this place as a Genki sushi but cheaper and with better service. My favorite is the spicy ahi nigiri. I recommend getting there at an off time around 2-5pm. Or you can go when they open. This place gets crowded fast but has a fast turn over.

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    I never thought I would wait more than an hour for a seat at any restaurant but Kuru Kuru Sushi was worth it! Went here here for lunch with my family the day we arrived in Honolulu since I read a lot of positive Yelp reviews and decided that this would be a good place to check out. Each plate was so affordable and I think I figured out the price of each colored plate that I ate. Cream/beige = $1.30, Light blue = $1.85 and Red = $2.40. I loved watching the food go round and round the conveyor belt and I was able to sample the miso soup, ahi poke, dynamite, ahi, spicy tuna and spicy salmon. I ate a total of 6 plates and I was stuffed! The total came out to $35 for 4 people, what a good deal! I will definitely be going back to Kuru Kuru the next time I am in Honolulu. I just wish that they would open a bigger location so that there's a shorter wait!

    (4)

  • Andrea J.

    I've been here countless of times, I prefer it A LOT more than Genki's for sure. It's worth the wait as the food always hits the spot. But... Complaints: - their donburis' smaller and more expensive (like the rest of the menu), which I guess is inevitable since they're so popular. - and their wait-staff are TOO persistent with their "are you ok's" and "more water?" My glass would be 3/4s full and I'd get ask if I would like to get it filled back up. Um, I'd like to eat my food in peace, please. Pretty sure we were asked at least once for every minute we were sitting there. Annoying, shut up.

    (3)

  • Ram K.

    Never been here, but I've had their spicy ahi bowl several times. It's the best I've tasted so far.

    (5)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 5/5 star's Date(s) visited: 2007, 6/18/2011 This is definitely the "Genki Sushi Replacement." If you dine here, you are for sure keeping dollars in Hawaii. Why? Owners are local. Great Menu, with fresh fish. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Marla L.

    Kuru Kuru is my favorite sushi place on the island and I love that there are now 2 locations! I tell everybody about it as I think it's great sushi for a really great price. I like to go every time I'm on the island for work. I recently took my husband and kids to the new Kahala location and they loved it too. My favorite item is the spicy tuna wrapped in seawood rolls and their fresh salmon and white tuna sushi. Only thing I would say could be better is the service is good but they could be more friendly. I'd absolutely recommend it to a friend

    (4)

  • Punynari P.

    Kuru Kuru used to be my favorite sushi place on the island. I pretty much went at least once a week, especially after completing a long mountain hike. At first, it was really good. Portions were fairly large and the spicy ahi was the best I've had so far. One time though, about 2 weeks ago, I was eating from the bar as usual. The food tasted fresh (as usual), so I continued eating. All of a sudden, I felt bad. I just couldn't eat any more and started feeling nauseous to my stomach. I thought, maybe I was just getting ill and it was not related to what I just ate. A few days ago, I returned to Kuru Kuru's and started to eat from the bar again. After about six plates, I started to feel very bad again. I almost got sick right there. Normally, this does not happen to me at other restaurants, but for some reason....lately, I have been getting sick while eating Kuru Kurus. The nausea lasted throughout the day and into the night but I was feeling better by morning. Sadly, I won't be back to Kuru Kurus. Their service is amazing, everyone is polite, and the food is outstanding. But, I seem to be getting sick there now.....such a shame because I love it there.... ):

    (2)

  • Dev C.

    The bowls are a good value... if you know you're gonna be eating a lot and worried about the tab, get a bowl and proceed as normal. The pieces you get are generous compared to other places - good cuts of fish, too. I tend to stock up on salmon and hamachi. I wish they opened a Kuru Kuru in my house. If everyone wasn't breaking the door down to get into this place I'd be in here at least once a day.

    (5)

  • Mr P.

    On a whim we decided to check out kuru kuru on a Friday night after an airport run. I was so surprises there wasn't the huge crowd outside waiting for a seat, in fact it was as empty as I have ever seen it. Got me thinking that something has to be wrong. Took me 15 min to find parking; lot of hungry folks waiting to get in cuu long, off the wall, but why not kuru? After about 5 minutes the 3 of us got not just a seat but a booth! That never happens to me; on a Friday night non the less. So we started off slow thinking that the quality or quantity would be different than our last visit about a month ago. Everything was great! Kabocha was hot, crispy with just the right amount of sauce, the hamachi was as fresh as could be. Everything and I mean everything we ordered was better than we have had.

    (4)

  • norigohan n.

    I'm Japanese and love sushi. Kuru Kuru is the place where you can take your friend and family. They thank me for taking them there !! If you like spicy stuff, try Spicy tuna and Spicy salmon. also try their Kabocha(pumpkin) tenpura and chicken karaage(fried chcken). If you're in hurry, you can call and order to go. It'll be ready in 15min. I love their Nigiri-don to take home. so I can eat them with Sake! It's sad they stop giving us stamp card...

    (5)

  • Foodsmurf F.

    this place is so buzy! but worth the wait....and cheaper than genki

    (4)

  • jesse g.

    probably the best bang for your buck conveyor belt sushi joint on the island the up side: -conveniently located in the pearl kai shopping center = lots of parking -great sushi! great presentation -about your average price for conveyor belt sushi but a little more generous with their portions. espescially with donburi (bowls) -better quality food than your average sushi shop neutral: -service varies. i've had rude, strictly business, and friendly and on point so it's pretty much hit or miss when you go, espescially if they're busy the down side: -due of the popularity of this business, it gets crowded due to the limited seating = long waits depending on the day and time my faves: -salmon belly = tastes like fried pork skins -spicy ahi donburi

    (4)

  • Jan S.

    No joke, the wait to be seated is long! But once you are seated the eating can begin right away. The service was great. They were very thorough about filling up our water and tea cups. There was a good, fresh selection, even for the vegan! I appreciated being able to try new things without having to commit to a big expensive portion. I look forward to going again!

    (4)

  • Ryan D.

    Inexpensive, clean, and good food. They had the usual sushi, along with a few unique additions, such as "hot dog" and "spam" sushi. There is a sign in sheet at the front to be seated. We didn't notice this and some people unknowingly "skipped" in front of us.

    (4)

  • Ramon Ian I.

    My sister and I had to wait about 15-20 minutes, ( we went at around 2:00) but the food was pretty much worth the wait. The prices seemed fair and the portions were a good size. I didn't get one of those poke don buri bowls, but a couple ordered it next to us and that thing was packed to the max. Overall I'd come here again. Good place.

    (4)

  • Shawn P.

    My daughter & I went on a Sunday around 5:00pm. No wait, booths were full but alot of space at the belt. Took a seat there but view, unlike Genki, could not see them preparing the sushi. Which I like to do is seeing my food prepared fresh. But we've found our new sushi go-to! Greeted right away, continuous attention from the servers making sure we were ok, if we needed anything. Portions were way better than Genki & prices were affordable. Loved how the spicy tuna don came out for my daughter. Literally higher than the bowl close to overflowing, no comparison to Genki's baby bowls. She couldn't even finish it! Salmon, tuna and rainbow rolls were my choices, very fresh. Love sushi & this is our new fave place!

    (5)

  • Becky T.

    This place is totally worth the wait. I'm not a sushi fan as I don't really like seaweed and don't eat raw fish, but I really like this place. The concept is just like Genki sushi with small plates rotating around on a conveyor belt, however it's so much better than Genki and also cheaper per dish. Everyone seems to be a fan of their poke bowls, but what I really liked were their tempura options including fried squash and their tempura rolls. There are a lot of non-sushi items that makes it so that non-sushi eaters can get full off a variety of options and decent sushi that makes the sushi eaters happy.

    (5)

  • Julie M.

    Loved my first and only experience here. Can't wait to visit again! This crash course on revolving sushi. You can easily eat your weight in fish...on the cheap! Salmon, Ahi, Shrimp, Inari, Miso soup, and Mixed Don, etc...had to stop myself once the plates started piling above our heads. There is a bit of a wait but the service is great once you get a seat. The water flows as much as the rolls. Pure goodness.

    (4)

  • Nick A.

    What can I say, this place is the official Genki slayer! Service is always great, conveyor belt is always loaded with great stuff. Price is right. I'm gonna keep this review short because it's Kuru Kuru and your probably already now that you can't lose if choosing to eat here.

    (4)

  • Elaine Y.

    I REALLY like Kuru Kuru! It's really inexpensive, you only need to get as much as you'd like, and you can try a variety of things without feeling guilty! I highly recommend: 1) Spicy Ahi Poke (SO GOOD!! I always get about three of them) 2) Spicy Tuna (also very good, but I prefer the ahi better because I'm not the biggest fan of mayo) I usually supplement my poke with edamame, seaweed salad, and vegetable tempura. YUM! Also, if you don't see your heart's desire floating by on the conveyor, you can order it via one of the waitresses and it'll be made fresh for you! How great is that? Every time my boyfriend and I go, our bill ends up being less than $20, and we're STUFFED when we leave! Usually our bill at Japanese restaurants runs about $25-$30 and he usually isn't completely satisfied, so even though Kuru Kuru isn't the venue for a fancy date, it's a significantly better deal. Cons: The wait is ridiculous (sometimes up to an hour!) and it really smells outside. Something about the sewage system in the area is amok. On a brighter note, we went at 10am one weekday morning, and it didn't smell at all! Don't know if it was a weird coincidence, but just something to make a note of.

    (5)

  • Dustin S.

    This place has the freshest, largest pieces of sashimi for the best price. WE had about two stacks of plates up to our heads and it was only $60 for four. Got there 10 minutes before it opened and we were already second in line. by the time we finished eating the line was out the door. OD'ed on the raw tuna, salmon, poke...etc. Not really the best place for non raw fish eaters (like my gf). If it wasn't so far from waikiki I"m sure we would've been back.

    (5)

  • Evangeline C.

    I love love LOVE this place! It is soooo good, and I am so addicted to their spicy ahi! The food is fresh, and the service is good. The waitresses always make sure the glasses of water and cups of tea are full, and they're prompt with orders. If you want to go during downtimes, go during the day during the middle of the week. It's a lot more quiet. Otherwise, there's a long wait - I've ended up going to Curry House next door because I haven't had time. But if you have the time, totally worth it!

    (5)

  • Rj S.

    Great sushi, great price. There is almost always a line here, but not because of slow service. The line is because the place is so good. Fresh sushi, without the crappy chewy parts like Ghenkis. Prices have gone up a little, but still a great value.

    (4)

  • Andrea T.

    I haven't written a review before for Kuru kuru but i have eaten at this place enough to say that in the past years it has changed. I have to say that the food is still the greatest and i would maybe wait in line for the food. BUT the customer service has gone down a bit. I believe that beside the food being good the customer service is another thing that needs to be excellent. I thought it was just the one time me and my mom went but it happened the second time also and when we walked out we said i believe thats why we stopped going here. When someone comes to ask you can i take your order and you go and order something you expect it to be fresh right. BUT then you get a response from the waiter oh you can take it off from the conveyor belt, "its coming around". The reason why i am ordering it from you is cause i don't know how long its been going around!!! The last time we went, the staff was really slow and i ordered something that was easy(pretty fast to make) but took like half an hour to come out. Thats because the waiter forgot to put in the order. I will continue to go for the sushi, but i will have to mind my manners when it comes to their staff.

    (3)

  • Ducky Y.

    The only issue I have with this place is the long wait times. The food is cheap, as with most kaiten-sushi places, but the quality of the food here is top notch. I don't think there is anywhere on island where you can get more bang for the buck for sushi. The service staff is attentive and friendly. I don't think there is anything negative to say about this place besides the wait. Go early and go often!

    (5)

  • herro h.

    3.5 stars I sooooo want to give them 5 stars, but it really doesn't seem to matter what day or time it is, there is always a line, (so you know the food is good) but it can get crazy at times. if you go, go early not only to beat the slight rush, but because the staff is less cranky. and thats why the low rating. it happened twice. All I know is that I went in the first time an hour before closing time and the sushi chef started throwing stuff into the sink (not placing, throwing) and came over to us mad and asked us what we wanted, it pissed me off. Maybe they need more chefs. the second time we got take out clearly hours before closing and again from across the room I could see he was agitated. but those times aside we came in many time before and had great service. the spicy ahi bowls are a deal. ohh and the ingen, nice and crispy when you get it fresh. they also need to bring back their lunch specials. oh and it byob, for all you out there who need beer with your sushi.

    (3)

  • Shannon C.

    I can't believe I haven't wrote a review for here. We always order take out from here and are always happy. My favorites are the tendon shrimp, kazunoko ika, ahi poke and coffee jello. My husband always gets ahi, philly roll and ika karaage. You really can't beat it for the price. Cheap!

    (5)

  • JAN I.

    Just tried this place with my pal. Its like Genki Sushi, but the sushi rice is warm and the prices are lower. Its a small restaurant, so I suggest arriving there for a early lunch or dinner. All in all a pretty good hang out for some cheap sushi. Dishes I tried: Salmon w/ onion Spicy tuna Kombucha squash Tempura Hamachi

    (4)

  • Bonnie M.

    Long wait, but food good and staff attentive.

    (4)

  • Greg T.

    So I finally tried this place. Usually I go to Genki. In the end, I was not disappointed. But I don't think I'll be going back. Just not up to my standards. The things that I liked were: * Portions, in general, were bigger then Genki. * Good selection of dishes * Prompt wait service * Food tasted good overall But the things that I didn't like were: * Showing it's age. For example, the table tops are worn and discolored; plastic cups and plates are faded; conveyor belt creaks as it moves along; metal on the glass canopy above the conveyor belt and the sushi making machines have spots of rust all over. * Could be cleaner. The conveyor belt was littered with crumbs. And I mean a lot of crumbs!!! It didn't look like the conveyor belt was cleaned in a very long time. Also, the sinks don't like they are as clean as can be, especially the area around the faucet handles. * When customers are finished and have departed from their seats. The wait staff drag out a wastebasket to table area to throw in the uneaten food, used chopsticks napkins, etc. I don't want to see or smell a wastebasket being pulled up right next to me while I am eating! I don't know many restaurants that do this. Most carry away everything away from the eating area and dispose of the waste elsewhere. * Manager was talking to one of the wait staff about procedural things within earshot of customers. * Sushi was not as well constructed as Genki. * When I asked to order a crab mayo, the waitress pointed to a few of them that were circling on the conveyor belt. So overall, the food, prompt service, and prices were pretty good. But the cleanliness, sushi construction, and the way the restaurant cleans up after customers and handles some situations were below standard. Enough so that I would not come here again, unfortunately : (

    (2)

  • Troy M.

    This place is the best forget genki!. The wait can be a bitch though.

    (5)

  • Belle B.

    I brought my boyfriend here for the first time knowing how picky he is when it comes to food. Turned out he liked it more than I do now. He likes how the belt is always full and plenty of different varieties to choose from. This place is always packed, which means they're sushi selections are always fresh. Just a tip though, if you're not the type who can wait that long then I suggest you to come only with one person. That way you get seated right away. But if you do come in a big group that's okay too because It's worth the wait. :)

    (4)

  • Rob S.

    am a fan of these folks - was SO into Genki's - but when I first went there - I noticed they keep their products fresh - after a certain time - they remove items - to keep them fresh - I don't see that in Genki's - many times I go to Genki's and you can see just by looks if the sushi item is "old" - We love the bean sushi - forgot the name of it - the only problem is now that people are hearing of this place - is that they have such big crowds - the price is reasonable - I have heard reviews that the establishment was "dirty" - never have seen it that way - check it out - and try their sushi -

    (4)

  • Kimberly H.

    I always noticed this place was always crowded, no matter what time of day that it was, even upon opening for lunch there would be a waiting list. I decided to wait it out to see what all the hype was about. My first impression of the restaurant did not put me in awe. I thought it was dirty, I looked at the floors, the chairs, the tops of the booths, it was pretty filthy. But I did not let that deter me from eating there, I waited 45 minutes and eventually got a seat. The wait staff were nice but they could be a little more tidier by either wearing an apron or changing their shirts, it looked like they were wiping their hands on their clothes. Okay, Okay, I am rambling, the sushi was good, not fantastic, just standard sushi, there were a variety dishes to choose from but nothing that I would want to wait 45 minutes or more for. I think the customers enjoy the experience of choosing something from a conveyor belt instead of actually deciding on something from a menu. All in all it was ok but I prefer Genki Sushi, I will eat here again if I don't see a line outside waiting to get seated.

    (3)

  • Denise J.

    Came back from a fun-tastic vacay in Hawaii and one of the highlights was being introduced to this fantastic sushi boat restaurant by my cousin. The ahi poke is THE BEST as was everything else I tried! So fresh! There was a bit of a wait, but didn't experience it the way other yelpers have described it. Guess we got lucky that day. Prices were inexpensive compared to other sushi restaurants I frequent in the Bay Area. And the service was on top of their game...very attentive. The only caveat was they couldn't make one of my faves...spicy tuna maki which has to have the seaweed around the rice. Go figure...oh well. Looking forward to their 2nd location. I would jet over to Hawaii just to have a meal at this place...it's that good! Thankfully, I've got family there to share the experience. :)

    (4)

  • Stephanie M.

    ALWAYS so busy! No matter what time of the day you go- there's always a wait! I guess that's a good thing! I prefer kuru kuru to genki and pre-kids I've never minded the wait. Post-kids, I DO mind the wait - especially with 2 toddlers in tow- totally not their fault! And that is why we just call in our order and pick it up 15 minutes later - fast and easy! Not my favorite sushi spot but it will do when we don't have a sitter!

    (4)

  • Nandina J.

    Yum yum yum yum yum. I went there to eat today with my mom, childhood friend, and her mom. We had a wait a little bit because there was plenny people waiting for tables. Must be a good sign when so many people are waiting....either that or food is cheap and they give you plenny. We got a booth after about 20 minutes of waiting and the food came quick since it comes round and round....my favorite type! Everything was so good and not too expensive. They give a lot of fish and the spicy ahi had a good amount of spice to it. The donburi looked really good, but I wasn't hungry enough to eat all of that. I ate a bunch but not enough to be stuffed. I think I had a tuna and corn, ume, spicy ahi, shoyu ahi, saba (not a sushi).....and I forget what else. Definitely delicious. My auntie loves the coffee jelly...so much so that she wouldn't let anyone else have any. Too bad they don't have any places like this in VA. **sad face**

    (4)

  • Jeff W.

    OMG... When was the last time the belt was cleaned in this place.... There is bacteria and mold GROWING on the bottom of the belt! I see several reviews praising this place but look around! Everything covered I'd dust and dirt... I'm supposed to eat here? GROSS!

    (1)

  • Eric T.

    The wait ugh the wait... This place is just worth the wait on somedays. The price is perfect and quality is just good. I think very good quality for what you pay. But man the wait. ;) Well a few pointers i definitely like to order so don't be afraid to. Also watch what is coming on the belts so you can pick up some fresh sushi. Sometimes idk if its worth the wait!

    (4)

  • J. C.

    Very disappointed they discontinued the donburi bowls. The mini bowls are small and yet they charge 5.99 for it. Also notice that the slice of fish on the sushis are smaller and thinner, getting stingy there. I go there regularly but now i rather go to foodland and get a poke bowl, a good alternative. Sorry, down to 1 star.

    (1)

  • Mama T.

    Kuru Kuru is the place to go in the Aiea/Pearl City area if you want some sushi. One of the greatest sellers are the Don Bowls. I have been eating there and they have changed it at least 3 times now. First was price, then was size, now its price and size. You need to order it from the waitress. I recommend as soon as you get seated and they come to give you your water and complimentary hot tea you place your initial order in right there and then. You should of had ample time to figure out what you want to eat since you will more than likely wait for a seat and average of 30-45 mints easily during lunch and dinner times. FYI I rarely grab anything off the belt unless I see them place it on there. Also I love the Kalbi Chicken bowls and mini tempura bowls. Another must try is their fried kaboocha pumpkin. YUMMY and just the right amount of sweetness.

    (4)

  • Marc L.

    Honestly Kuru Kuru hasn't been the same. Their prices increased and their portions decreased. There's always a long lines for the dinner and lunch rush so the wait is long. I'm sorry Kuru Kuru but you're just not the same anymore.

    (2)

  • Olivia R.

    As far as sushi-go-rounds go, Kuru Kuru is tops in my book. Prices are cheap, portions are big, and the selection is good. However, that leads to my biggest (and only) issue with the place..the wait to get seated can be REAL long. It's worth it if you've got a craving for mass quantities of sushi and only a few dollars in your pocket.

    (4)

  • willey k.

    Don-Fricken-Bori! Spicy Ahi Donbori is da winnah! Make you wanna go foodland the next day and pick up half pound spicy ahi and go throw 'em on some rice when you get home! No can go wrong! Worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Alan C.

    My FAVORITE sushi spot whenever I go back to visit Hawaii. Friendly staff, ono food (esp. the poke bowl) get it half&half if u like spicy n regular poke. Always left satisfied. On a side note: Check out Dean's (originator of kuru kuru) 808 Sushi in Vegas for an awezome AYCE sushi buffet!

    (5)

  • Sky S.

    This is what Japanese call "Kaiten Sushi" Sushi Go-Around (Kuru Kuru) lol. I liked it alot. They actually cut the whole fish right there as a performance when I visited there with my coworkers. So you know that you're getting REAL FRESH SUSHI. Wow! (^o^)/ Thought, I still can't help compare with Genki Sushi... This place has more sushi rice than the other. But price is right.

    (4)

  • Gene A.

    My favorite sushi place on Oahu , I used to go here a lot when I was stationed in Pearl Harbor. They have a wide variety to sushi to choose from and you can request any kind if you don't see it going around on the belt. Line can be long at times, never used to be like that before and parking can be a pain.

    (5)

  • Melissa C.

    My husband and I like this place a lot. It's an inexpensive, high quality sushi restaurant. We like sitting in front of the conveyor belt and watch as the deliciousness goes round and round like a carousel. Sometimes I forget that this isn't a buffet and I just start grabbing green, yellow, and red plates. My favorites are unagi and salmon. The slices of fish are so BIG, I sometimes think I should ask for more rice. My favorite bowl is the spicy tuna, and it's such a big bowl that it can be shared. For two people, the most expensive tab we've ever had at Kuru Kuru was around $25, which is not bad at all for variety, quality, and service. Beware of extreme long lines, especially on weekend nights! The parking is very limited, so I suggest getting there early and put your name in.

    (5)

  • Cristina M.

    My family and I tried kuru kuru sushi last night after a long afternoon at the beach. We have a 6 year old who was pretty hungry but thankfully could wait. We arrived at 5:40pm and I signed us in. There were a good amount of people waiting outside but we found space on the benches they had inside. We waited patiently knowing from other reviews that the wait could be a while. Around 6:15 the hostess called my name. So gladly we stood up. Mind you were are a family 3. But she stated she only had to 2 seats available and would have to wait for a 3rd to clear up. She wanted to know if that would be ok. STUPID QUESTION! We're a family of 3, with a kid, why would we want to do that? Even the other people waiting agreed that it really didn't make any sense. Anyway, 10 minutes later a small booth in the back opened up, right where the conveyor belt started to come out from the back. The selection was pretty good as well as the prices. Compared to genki sushi where I was disappointed. Oh and the portions at kuru kuru are generous. Considering this was our first time. It was alright. We'll probably just do a phone order next time to avoid the wait.

    (3)

  • Chane L.

    All my friends were raving about Kuru Kuru Sushi, so I finally went to try them myself. Besides the sushi being really ono! (The Spicy Hamachi, Dynamite, Spicy ahi were my favorite.) The customer service was really surprising. The girls were really friendly, always checking up on you, I never had to flag them down. Even the sushi chef came to us and asked us if we needed anything. Way to go Kuru Kuru staff! I will return.

    (5)

  • Vitaly K.

    if going through painful sushi withdrawals and there is no other option, i might consider eating here again. the california roll, classic staple that CANNOT be screwed up, was awful. the rice was about 90% of the giant roll. those of you who have been there can attest to that. the sushi rice is overly sweet and very "unauthentic" tasting. the house salad (something i get at every sushi restaurant) was paired with some dreadful soy/rice vinegar dressing, and i use that term loosely. whatever. it was stupid cheap.

    (2)

  • Joseph S.

    Amazing quality, fantastic staff, great prices.

    (5)

  • Kazuo O.

    I don't understand how this place has a 4.5 rating. It is average and not much different than Genki Sushi. Maybe I should have tried the bowls . I assume this place gets high reviews because it's probably the only sushi spot around. I wasn't aware there is Honolulu location when I went, it definitely wasn't worth the 30 min drive.

    (3)

  • David C.

    Here's my suggestion to understand how amazing this place is. Dine at Genki and then dine here. Compare the bill. Enough said!

    (4)

  • Gary F.

    This is probably the best self serve sushi joint out there. The prices went up a few since the last time I was there. The Mix Donburi is the best. Sushi rice and the slabs of Ahi, Salmon, with Spicy tuna and tobiko mixed in! I think it 7.99 now. Still worth it. The slabs of fish on the Nigiri was huge. Twice as big as the other places. Less rice also. It's popular enough, there is a wait time for dinner. But well worth it. Sorry, I didn't take any pictures :-( I was to busy eating! :-)

    (5)

  • Anastasia N.

    so...I hate that there are only 5 stars to chose from...how am I supposed to compare this place to some more upscale places on the same scale. Well, I'll stop whining and actually write about the place...Its great for the price! but I will never again in a million light years go there and wait in the ridiculous line with very little waiting space. Instead, I will sit in my car, call in a to go order, pick it up in 5-10 min (they are fast) and then either take it home, or more likely just destroy it in my car while its nice and fresh. Do try the Geso Karaage and MUST HAVE the Spicy tuna bowl. Happy eatin!

    (4)

  • Liana S.

    The spicy tuna bowl rocks! No military discount.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Been here a couple of times and its always super busy. Parking is also kind of a pain just because there's so many people and the parking lot is a little small. Regardless, I think the portions are a little more generous than that of other sushi places I've been too. The prices are also not too bad. I'm pretty plain when it comes to sushi so I like the ahi over there. The fact that the piece of sashimi is huge, to the point that the ends are touching the plate, is also a plus.

    (3)

  • Nicholas E.

    Best place to get fresh sushi, the donburi portions are awesome and heaping over the bowl. Hamachi, salmon, and unagi are fresh and tasty as always. Service is great with staff constantly refilling water and hot tea

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    Okay, so I have been wanting to try this place for awhile cause I have heard so much hype about it. It has always been beyond packed....but today was my day. I was sat by this lovely elderly couple who were great suggesting new stuff for me. The conveyor belt of sushi was like heaven. I tried quite a few things, is have to say my least favorite was the natto-Yuck! The old man said he was impressed I tried it caused most people won't...well, I gave him my second piece since he liked it. My two favorite things were the spicy who (I've tried it four other places and it is the best here) and the pumpkin tempura. The place was very clean and the service was great. They kept refilling my water and hot tea. The girls kept asking if anyone needed anything. It,was busy but they were quick to clean places and get it ready for the next person. I think I found my new sushi spot!

    (5)

  • Rebecca C.

    second attempt here. many rave how awesome it is. but let's see if second time is a charm. california temaki - was expecting a "hand roll" spicy tuna - where's the spice??? negitoro dynamite karaage chicken - yum with tonkatsu sauce salmon spicy salmon - where's the spice??? shumai - shoyu not gyoza sauce??? and the verdict is... most of the dishes lack taste, lots of rice. a typical average sushi conveyor belt joint. we will probably not be coming back. genki here we come!

    (3)

  • Jaisa C.

    I love the spicy tuna, ika geso karaage and pumpkin tempura here. The spicy tuna dons are so big, I can never finish it unless I share it with my boyfriend. Kurukuru is better than genki and I'd easily wait 30+ mins to dine in and enjoy their fresh and quality fish. Especially with the cheap prices that they offer. Can't wait for their Kahala mall location to open up. If you're craving quality sushi that won't break the bank, this is definitely the place to hit up. You'll leave full and happy!

    (4)

  • Glaiza M.

    Went last Friday for lunch there was already a crowd even before they open so sign up early so you don't have to wait to long ..

    (5)

  • R R.

    Okay... I WAS a Genki fan until we tried Kuru Kuru!!! OMG, can we say no comparison! Kuru Kuru wins hands down!!! We were faithful Genki fans. We'd try to get our "sushi" fix at least once every 2 weeks and we'd venture to Kapahulu to go Genki. I was in the mood for sushi one day while we were in the Pearl City area then I thought, lets try Kuru Kuru and see what everyone has been raving about... Here is why WE are KURU KURU converts... -The fish is sooo fresh! (I have an allergy to seafood, if it's not FRESH-I break out in hives. I had one reaction in Genki) -The PRICE is RIGHT! They are cheaper then Genki! (Shisamo is $2.00 at Genki and $1.40 at Kuru) -The selection is actually ON THE BELT and you don't wait LONG for special orders -KABOCHA TEMPURA is to DIE FOR!!!! -Staff is always there to help you!!! So sorry Genki-we loved you, but like with everything-TIME FOR CHANGE....We will drive the extra miles for this sushi.... The only thing is that YES, they do get busy-but that's the sign of a GREAT BUSINESS. Check them out!!!

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    Better than Genki, but I'm too jaded by eating the really good stuff. Would almost rather have ten premium pieces, than twenty mediocre ones (my wife says I'm a sushi snob, she's probably right. haha) As far as quick and inexpensive sushi goes, I'm thankful for places like this and Ninja

    (3)

  • Jill N.

    Wow, how did I not discover Kuru Kuru 'til now?? This place is a so much better than Genki Sushi! They give larger cuts of fish and price is cheaper too! And they're opening a new location at Kahala Mall in the old Carl Jr's space later this year so even more reason to celebrate! So stop wasting your money at Genki and check out Kuru Kuru!

    (5)

  • Luke D.

    Yeah so after I wrote my review I couldn't stop thinking about Kuru Kuru so I went back IMMEDIATELY after I sent it. I went on a Hamachi and lobster ball binge (no not lobster testacles, like ground beef but ground lobster rolled in balls and deep fried). I found out that they don't serve alcohol :( but they do allow you to bring your own in and enjoy alcohol with your sushi :D I can't get enough of this place!

    (5)

  • Jonathan N.

    i am still trying to figure out what or why this place is busy. i mean the sushi is good but i also eat at Genki and their place is good too.

    (4)

  • George E.

    Like Genki only much better! Really fresh, and big pieces of fish on the sushi! I think they buy whole fish and break them down themselves, unlike Genki that gets them pre-packaged, processed off-site. My favorites - hamachi kama, spicy ahi, shime saba, hamachi. Since we started eating here we don't even go to Genki any more. My only gripe is the wait is often over an hour :(

    (5)

  • Nicholas C.

    Some of the best sushi I've had on island, the only thing I would have to say negatively about the place is that If you don't get there soon enough for lunch expect a long wait! But the food is well worth the wait believe me and as far as sushi goes not that expensive compared to other places like it. Overall great place with great food just wish there was another one so I wouldn't have to wait in a long line everytime lol.

    (5)

  • Edmond K.

    I just went there for Lunch today! I think for the price you pay & realistically decent sushi for what it is! I would like a little more seasoning in the food but that's me & my palate! it's diffinatley cheaper then Genki's I know it's better my only bad thing to say it's small space but the wait is only 20 min if your lucky! all in all good place for discount sushi!

    (4)

  • Nancy K.

    It's understandable why there is always a line. They are way better than Genki Sushi. Being born and raised in Okinawa, I was happy to know that they had kuri x 2 here too so my family can still enjoy our weekly fix. My son loves the spicy ahi don. The fish is bigger than the rice, the way it is supposed to be. I still miss some of my usual menus from Oki but I am not complaining.

    (4)

  • Brian B.

    For the quality and price, as good as it gets. The spicy tuna was always fresh and yummy! Nothing even close out here in Virginia. Boy...do I miss Hawaii!

    (4)

  • jason v.

    Great sushi place..ahi always looks fresh geso karaage is wifes favorite..really can't go wrong.....shoot even there pumpkin tempura is delicious....try it....you will wait....but its worth the while

    (5)

  • garry f.

    The absolute best sushi on island. There are only two major complaints that I can think of and I'm stretching on these. First is that there is generally always a line or wait, but that is just a testament to how delicious this place is and secondly, there is only one KuruKuru. Get the hell out Genki with your shatty sushi and gouging prices. Damn. This places is seriously worth the wait. For myself, I can get stuffed on about 5 or 6 plates which runs about 10$. You can do what Alao H. does at order the same thing every time that they know what to do for you upon entering or just mix it up and get something different. But there might be something about that individual that makes him rememberable to where they always know what he wants. Maybe his hair??? Anyways, do not give up waiting on this place. If you give in and settle for the neighboring Curry House, you're not the only one that has given into impatience and hunger. But you have missed out on what I would want as my last meal on earth. And lastly, groups will have to wait longer for the booths. And prepare to be started at by dozens of enraged and hungry people as you enjoy your meal while they continue to wait.

    (5)

  • John L.

    Still loving it, good for what it is. For some reason always ended up showing up at the end of the evening, ummm usually wait staff is not so happy about that. Love this place, 'cept this last time got some weird vibes again.

    (4)

  • Chad G.

    It doesn't get better than this. It's like fast food sushi! Always busy, and you'll be waiting unless you get there right when they open, ands even at that you still might have a wait. Very reasonable, great serving sizes, fresh previously frozen fish, everyone gets hot tea, even if you don't ask. It must be a business clause, preventing them from expanding, or enlarging there current store. Definately in my top five, not fancy restaurants. Ha ha

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    it's been five years since i've last came to kuru kuru until tonight. it was worth the 45 minute wait for a party of 7. kuru kuru sushi has great value. generous cuts of fish at unbeatable prices. it's just too bad i'm not always willing to make the drive out there. the service was pretty good. they always kept our tea and water refilled. the only problem was that none of the employees asked whether or not we wanted to order something off the menu so we had to flag one down to get something. the lone sushi maker guy was extremely speedy! we got our sushi within three minutes of ordering, go him!

    (4)

  • Jeff I.

    If I were to just rate this place on the sushi alone, then I would give it five stars. Better than Genki. Similar to it because it comes at you on a conveyer belt, but the quality is so much better. However, there is a long wait for a table. Our wait took about half and hour, way too long. Especially if you have to wait outside where there is a horrible smell of low tide. Other than that, this place is great.

    (4)

  • Jane G.

    Conversation during a first-time visit for me and a friend "What are you gonna get?" "I don't know, they have a lot more different stuff than Genki." "Hmm, tuna corn, kalbi, ahi poke, lobster balls..." *giggle* "What? Lobster balls?" "Yeah, lobster balls." *laugh* "I didn't know lobsters had balls." In the great debate, Kuru Kuru wins. They have some of my favorites, but I think some of them are executed better at Genki. Like the Tuna Mayo, Soft Shell Crab, and Spicy Tempura Maki (tempura roll topped with spicy ahi). They have the same shrimp tempura, but Kuru Kuru gives you what, what is that, tonkatsu sauce? Not a good idea my friend. Tempura also includes eggplant and green beans. The slices that they put on their nigiri is like King Kong, the stuff at Genki is the like the little white lady that King Kong abducts, and it does look fresher. But I do agree that Genki uses a better cut of salmon. The ahi poke is simple and tasty, and without all that limu. Chicken karaage is definitively better here, hot, crispy, and not dry. The donburi go for about $7.50, and you can even mix your options. They have a plethora of options for dessert, pudding and lots of ice cream choices. Definitely try the coffee jello, and the cheesecake was good. Their service really pushes them over the edge. You actually have people ask if you're okay and refill your water! (Pfft, unlike Waikele Genki) At one point I got just a little annoyed because there were sooo many servers, that sometimes one will ask if you're okay, and 5 minutes later, another one will come by. I guess I just got irritated because I was always trying to bite my sushi when I had to answer them (ALWAYS happens to me). And oh my lord, they are FAST! I never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for an order. We usually order take-out from Genki simply because it's closer, and I wasn't used to these prices. I bought 8 plates and spent only $16. Winnah winnah chicken dinnah! Yes there will be a wait. Yes parking can suck. Yes it may stink sometimes. Yes you will leave full. Yes you will spend considerably less than at Genki. Yes yes yes, just go.

    (4)

  • Marianna F.

    Besides the fact that this joint is awesome because you can make it a night of pre-partying before heading to crazy karaoke down the street. You can BYOB and eat great sushi and sashimi! I think they are Genki's biggest competitor, and although i live down the street from Genki I will drive the extra 15 to get here because they know how to slice hearty pieces of hamachi, salmon, maguro, everything....it's an all around great experience that doesn't destroy the bank. Craving it again, see you guys there tomorrow lunchish!

    (4)

  • Kenji M.

    Good quality and ridiculously great prices. I'm not saying this is the best sushi in the world, but to get better sushi you have to pay twice as much or more going elsewhere.

    (5)

  • Sarah N.

    Food was okay, in my opinion it felt like a generic version of Genki Sushi. I asked for more tempura sauce at one point and one of the waitresses gave me a hard time telling me it was already on the tempura.. I just wanted another thingy of tempura sauce..is that so much to ask for?

    (3)

  • A. C.

    I'm not a native islander, we were staying with friends in Aiea, so we decided to venture out for sushi one Saturday night. Sure, there was a line, and we were probably the only non-natives in there, but we got seated after about a 10-15 minute wait. The fact that there was a long line of people waiting bode well, because people don't come back if a place sucks usually. Anyway, compared to California places, this place was amazing value. My girlfriend and I ate for around $20 and had a huge amount of sushi. Their stuff is varied, and the sashimi pieces were gigantic. Everything tasted fresh, and they have some very interesting rolls, and plenty of variety to keep you happy. I'm sure there's some wonderfully over-hyped places in Waikiki and Honolulu, but Aiea is a world away from the tourist traps, and Kuru Kuru was a great experience and exceptional value.

    (5)

  • James Q.

    Place is always crowded, but worth the wait. They have one of the best spicy tuna's in town. I recommend the Spicy Ahi and Poki Donburi.

    (4)

  • Mikeyi c.

    Pros: 1)Better than Genki (Nuff sed) 2)Portion (I think the size of the fish on top the nigiri is ridiculously large. I feel like a sissy when I take 2-3 bites) 3)Miso Soup (I can't eat sushi without it. Nothing special but it's perfect that way.) 4)Party (Large booths that can fit up to 6-8 people) 5)CHEAP (Wow your haole girlfriend without hurting your wallet) 6)Miscellaneous(They are more than sushi. Try their seared ahi, Unagi Donburi, fresh tofu, karaage chicken and fried calamari) 7)Mom and Pops! :D Cons: 1)Service(I thought the servers were kinda........how can I put this in a nice way without using the B word......Insincere? I understand that they trying to satisfy everyone and push customers through but ya gotta relax sometimes and smile and stuff ya know?! Take your time! 2)Sadness(I LOVE chawan-mushi. I order 4 sometimes when I goto Genki. But the one at Kuru Kuru is kinda gross. I stay up at night praying that kuru kuru improves their chawan mushi. It's like dating an overweight girl with a cute face. Yeah..you know. 3)Spicy Ahi(it doesnt compare to ya know who. But thats not enough to keep me from loving Kuru Kuru. 4)Wait (I hate waiting. And ya gonna have todo alot of that at Kuru Kuru. I start giving stink eyes to people who are talking story after they done eating. I want to hurt them.

    (4)

  • Christine G.

    Underwhelming at best. Tried a number of spicy dishes and not much spice to be had. Poke was gummy. Texas roll beef dry and oily. Geso karaage decent but small portion. Only decent dish tempura pumpkin. Tea was warm flavorless brown water. NOT better than Genki. OTOH what do I expect for $22 for two people.

    (2)

  • Phillip K.

    I have eaten in many sushi boats in the US. This place has the freshest I've ever seen and can't beat the price. I would say this is the closest to a Japanese sushi boat in Japan. probably due to the fresh fish they have in Honolulu. The crowd is a bummer but we went and got a seat in 10 minutes on a Wednesday at Noon.

    (5)

  • Kristen T.

    This place offers the best "fast food" sushi on the islands. It is no longer a well kept secret. What was once my favorite drop in eatery has turned into a thriving, bustling place. Not to mention there is an extremely cute, hot guy, named Sean who works there. I make it a point to eat only when he serves. Yummy!

    (5)

  • Reuben R.

    I don't even like sushi that much, but I have to say that I would choose this place any day over genki sushi. Yes, even with however long I have to wait... well if its way too long, curry house is next door... but anyway! My friend has been hounding me to go here ever since she left to live in Nevada. Honestly, sushi isn't my first choice, but I do enjoy spicy ahi and sashimi every once in a while... and in price comparison, I'd say this place really wins. Also, for a little bit up in plate portion to price with their croquettes... for just a little bit more, you get 4x the amount of croquette than at genki's. Okay, so what right? Well, I tend to order them a lot, and I was satisfied with one order, instead of 3 or four. Potatoes are just a yummy comfort food for me. Although, if you do order it fresh, it comes out fast and oily, so don't be shy and pat it down and let it soak a minute too. you won't burn your tongue, and you won't eat too much grease. I really do think that the lobster balls are absolutely delish as well. they have large bowl choices on the menu for like $7.. I think I'd be full with just one, so next time around, I might just get that.

    (4)

  • Char D.

    What can I say about this place? This place is definitely one of the best places on Oahu to get delicious fresh sushi for a great price. It's similar to Genki (which is seriously not great at all), but the food it so much better. I had their mixed donburi which is spicy tuna and ahi poke jam packed into a big bowl of rice, topped off with a big slice each of salmon and tuna. If I knew how full I'd get from just eating half the bowl, I wouldn't have grabbed plates of ahi poke sushi, spicy tuna sushi, salmon sushi, green beans tempura, and a caterpillar roll. I only took bites of each of them and they were all good, but the hubby became the garbage disposal. The food is fresh, the place is clean, the servers are attentive, and we only waited 10 minutes (though I've heard that the wait can get long), but we were there on a Saturday night at 7pm. Maybe because everyone was Christmas shopping?? Only setback... parking is tight!

    (5)

  • Jenny C.

    Okay I've been there a few times now just to give them chances...but each time I go, the rice is SO mushy. I can't stand it, it ruins the whole sushi experience. The wait is pretty crazy too...but the portions are still good! I still prefer the taste of genki's spicy tuna, garlic salmon (Kuru Kuru doesn't have garlic salmon!), tuna salad, etc. I guess I'll be packing up and moving on back to Genki now...:( Let me know if the rice improves.

    (2)

  • Gracie J.

    I hate writing a bad review, but after eating here I felt nauseous. Everything was covered in mayonnaise, and I could not taste any fish in the rolls because the mayonnaise flavor was so overpowering. I wasn't expecting Mitch's Sushi or anything... and I guess it is cheap, but I think I will stick with Aloha Sushi when I am in the need for a quick sushi fix.

    (1)

  • Clair D.

    kurukuru is the bomb! Much better than Genki. The food looks a lot fresher and the portions are bigger so you don't have to buy so many plates. Plus, they have the spicy tuna bowl that is really popular and filling if your on your lunch break and need to hurry. The prices are good and the food is good. The only thing that's junk is the parking because its always crowded at this shopping center.

    (5)

  • Aria S.

    Kuru Kuru is truly the best! Even when it's so busy, the workers still manage to stay happy and serve you as much as possible. The food and price ranges are great also, the spicy ahi and spicy salmon are always the best when I go there! I will definitely come more often :)

    (5)

  • Nat L.

    Yes Kuru Kuru is better then Genki, and the prices are just right for the food. I wish it wasnt so well known cause the wait sucks.

    (4)

  • C S.

    Really disappointed with this place after getting my hopes up from other reviews. The conveyor selection was poor. I got the feeling that I must have missed the lunch rush and they were trying to get rid of what was not eaten earlier. If I wanted to individually order everything, I would have gone to a Japanese restaurant and not a traditional sushi bar. Sorry folks but my vote goes to Genki over this place.

    (1)

  • Jou L.

    Everyone kept saying how good the sushi was at Kurukuru, so I decided to try it. My family and I arrived in the early afternoon and it was not too crowded. The hostess was really friendly. We waited a few minutes then a chubby guy called my name and told us to sit at the 3rd table. He did not attempt to take us there just pointed. We found the tea and water already at the table. I had noticed that the waitresses had taken orders from guests as they sat down but that didn't happen at our table, so we picked our sushi and other items from the belt. I can honestly say that I was unimpressed with the taste and quality. The fried chicken was soggy and there was very little variety on the belt; usually a lot of one item followed by a lot of another item. I did order soup from the waiter; which he brought very quickly. One odd thing is that they were replenishing the ginger while we were still eating. The waitress just asked "to borrow" the ginger container and off it went. The restaurant itself is dirty and in disrepair. I think I'll stick to other sushi restaurants with cleaner environments and better food quality.

    (2)

  • Jeffrey B.

    I don't have much to say here except, after visiting literally every public sushi bar in Pearl City/Aiea, Makiki, Kaimuki, and Waikiki, this is my favorite place to go. Love it.

    (5)

  • Mojojojo Y.

    since me and the bf ate here during the non-rush hour we got seats immediately and ate to our hearts content. service was great. in fact, we were asked a multitude of times if we wanted to order anything and got a refill of water 3 times. we ordered the kalbi chicken bowl (which didn't even taste like how i thought it would - more like a sweet and sour), spicy tuna (a must right?), tempura bowl (hot and sweet but too much rice - am i really going to need that much rice for one shrimp? i don't eat rice with kabocha), ahi tataki, and i can't recall what else...their rice was a bit stiff though. all in all, the sushi was good but i must admit i like sushi san's variety better.

    (4)

  • Sarah A.

    I really like the size of the fish and the prices here. The quality is better then Genki and there are more choices. The only reason I eat at Genki more often is because of the WAIT!!! It seems like if you want to eat at any normal meal time, the line is ridiculous! I only go at odd times so I don't have to wait for 30 - 45 minutes.

    (4)

  • Jenn L.

    The secret to getting a good deal at Kuru Kuru is to get it as take out. This is especially true about their bowls. Went there with my brother for the first after he got home from Creighton and I was amazed by the deep layer of fish you get on their mixed bowl. That's a seriously hefty bowl with soooo much fish for only $7.50. It's unbelievable - there's seriously enough there for two people. My brother and brother-in-law who are pretty big guys find the bowl so very, very filling. Other favorites there include the ten-don shrimp and the scallop salad nigiri. Oishii!!!

    (5)

  • Kristine L.

    ive been a kuru kuru fan for years....ive been telling peeps better than genki since i was in high school!!!....bigger portions....cheaper.....good quality stuff.....minus 1 star for a helluva long wait.....best spicy tuna nigiri....i miss the chirashi bowl....mix ahi donburi is the bombest...haha....also only place i had a kalbi roll.....i heard theres a kahala location maybe ill go there next time...pearl kai is super packed =p

    (4)

  • Rita L.

    for inexpensive and pretty good sushi, kuru kuru is the place to go. i love their spicy tuna, its spectacular. the unagi here is huge and yummy. i am such a fan. they do have great service too! i did try the chirashi once, but i got too full i couldn't enjoy more sushi! always busy but the parking really does suck!

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    Good sushi, friendly/attentive staff, decent prices, what more could you want? Came here for a quick lunch, mostly we pulled plates from the conveyor but we ordered a few too. Favorite items were the ahi poke, tempura pumpkin, and the hamachi.

    (4)

  • Cariann N.

    Two stars for the price and minus three stars for the heat!!! Again their AC IS BROKEN!!! UGHH won't return for a while.

    (2)

  • Landis Y.

    I have been to this place intermittently and I saw some of its changes in the past few years. Currently, the donburi is back to its traditional, large size which I loved. It is now $10, but for the quantity of food you get, it's worth it. I also had the vegetable croquet, a personal favorite of mine and my friend's sesame balls (lol). In terms of conveyor belt sushi joints, this is my favorite, overall. It's just too bad the lines are so long, the bathroom is meh, and the waiting area outside stinks! Other than that, no complaints here.

    (4)

  • Gina N.

    The food is great, I'm sure the chefs know what they are doing, but it's the front of the house that needs a lesson on customer service. Anyone in the industry knows how stressful the initial rush is, but let's take it down a notch and leave our attitudes in our locker miss.hostess. I fully understand the 'everyone here policy' but I'm sure you weren't taught to serve it with a side of eyebrows and a sassy tone! This makes the most understanding customers wince. You may have better fast food sushi than genki, but at least genki understands the importance of customer service. With all the choices now, restaurants need to go the extra mile if they want return customers, which we will not be...sorry we prefer shoyu with our sushi not bitchiness!

    (1)

  • Diana N.

    After attending a kid's party at Chuck E Cheeses, I was DYING for some decent food for dinner. Since it was early, hubs suggests we try Kuru Kuru Sushi. This place was highly recommended by his father who said they have the BEST sushi on the island, however there's always a wait. We arrived at 5:15PM on a Sunday evening and sure enough there was a line of people waiting. After 25 minutes, we sat at one of the 4 or 5 tables available. The rest of the seating is at the bar. These conveyor belt sushi places have never been high on my list. They're often not fresh, small in quantity and low in quality. However, this place contradicts all my previous points. Quite surprisingly, I found KuruKuru to be very generous with their slices of sushi...I'm talking touching the edges of the plate! They have a few bowls of sushi that sit over rice, a meal in itself. They're monstrous and less than 7 bucks! Definitely one of my new fave places to eat on this island has been found. My only suggestion is to try and go when it's not lunch or dinnertime. The wait is unbearable, especially when you can see the food a few feet away from you =( They don't take reservations, but they do allow take out orders. Oh and they offer a plethora of desserts...nothing crazy, but still cool to have options. =)

    (5)

  • Alice N.

    This place really went downhill! Still better than Genki but really get nicer servers and workers. Rude staff, rushed our meal, slow to seat people even when there is space. Trying to kick everyone out early since it's close to closing time. Rice was real old and hard, gross. The only edible thing was the chawanmushi. Tiny one cube of chicken and imitation crab so disappointing! Also no sauce for ebi fry? Will skip this place from now on.

    (3)

  • Ryan M.

    This place is fantastic. The sushi and other foods are fresh and come out on a conveyer belt. They are priced between $2 and $5 dollars. I cannot stress how great the food is. I fed my family for $40. And we ate line pigs.

    (5)

  • Trisha G.

    Ugh...waiting. And waiting and waiting. I guess that's the deal with most places with revolving sushi conveyors. But yikes... This was a long one since we had 5 of us. However, waiting for MONSTER size spicy ahi donburi is not a bad deal. The don, alone, is a meal. Add a couple sushi plates, koroke, and ice cream. Great meal. Very kid friendly and again HUGE portions. Parking at Pearl Kai can be a little rough but it just requires some patience. No big deal.

    (3)

  • Tevita A.

    So I had to change my review fron four starts ti one star. Why you may ask? Don't get me wrong the Mussels were delicious but once I got home I started vomitting. I know it was the mussels cause my God Mother startes vomitting as well. To think that I used to enjoy KuruKuru now will give me food poisioning. DONT GO THERR UNLESS YOU WANT FOOD-POISIONING. This is so gross I swear Im going to complain to their manager and see what they can do for me. Boycotting KuruKuru Sushi.

    (1)

  • David N.

    Love this place. So good. So much variety. My wife and I eat a metric ton of sushi that would cost a fortune on the mainland for $20. Free hot tea. Staff is so friendly and will bring you food you want if it's not going on the conveyor. The sushi is really good especially for the price.

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    I love negitoro :) And Kuru Kuru has the best as far as conveyor belt sushi goes. As so many before have Yelped, the wait can take some time, but I think the longest I've waited is 30 minutes. The service is usually pretty well and I would like to give a high score but today I'm going to give it a 3.5. The reason for it is not the food but the service. I don't know if the last time I went was a fluke but the service was horrible. They typically have at least 4-5 servers running around making sure everyone is content which I always am. This last time, I think they had 4 but it seemed they were nonexistent. One server who I see all the time and is usually on it spent the whole time I was seated talking story with the family next to me. He was quick to take their order and made sure their water/tea was filled. Despite my party being seated first, we sat there for 10 minutes without anyone asking what we wanted to order despite having the menu in front of us (as others around us did and had their orders taken). Finally, the server who was talking story asked us if we wanted to order anything. I told myself, "okay just let it slide". Had my food and was content...until I noticed not once during my meal was my tea cup refilled and my water cup was filled once. I would continually try to get someones attention, but it seemed I was seated in the black hole of Kuru Kuru. Finally got my tea and water refilled when I was ready for the check. I love Kuru Kuru and enjoy the sushi, but the service has to improve somehow. Maybe one of the family members work there, who knows...but at least check on those around the restaurant before talking football.

    (3)

  • Kelsey O.

    Definitely my go-to spot for Sushi. My boyfriend and I eat at kuru kuru almost every weekend! Garlic hamachi and garlic salmon are my favorites, while my boyfriend opts for the hamachi sashimi and Masago. Prices are extremely reasonable, and portion sizes are huge compared to other sushi establishments (except for Sushi Bay, but that's a much farther drive). The quality may not be up to par with higher end restaurants, but for the price you can't beat it! Service, for the most part, is good. Although I've strangely had my order forgotten 3 different times. Servers are usually busy so my boyfriend and I had to call down the sushi maker ourselves about my forgotten order. My hope is that they eventually open another kuru kuru on the windward side!

    (4)

  • Vanessa M.

    This is my favorite sushi place. Big portions for a great price. Way better then genki any day. Plus there the only plave with spicy ahi wonton ^.^

    (5)

  • D M.

    Overall: Pretty good. I came to Kura Kura when I first moved to the island a few years ago and I can confidently say the food is the same quality: overall good, tasty, medium sized fish. The conveyor belt sushi thing I've loved ever since living in Japan, so no complaints here. Just note the color of the items you are choosing from to get the newest, tastiest pieces. Seating is blah at various areas of the bar (like who puts a seat in front of a darn Pillar!!!???!) so hold out for the booths if possible and get someone you trust to grab your plates of food. Parking in the center is tight but available. Also, no matter the time I've been here there is always a wait... But depending on the day your wait can go pretty fast, so be patient. Kura Kura is better than Genki sushi (price wise and sushi size) but not the best place (that title is reserved for the conveyor belt sushi in Kapolei plaza whose name I can't currently remember but I shall write a review on in the future)

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    After spending the late-morning shopping and moving around in the hot sun, my friend and I wanted something to eat. We had just shopped at Best Buy and wanted something out of the ordinary. At first I wanted to go all out and replied with "Popeye's Fried Chicken" which was nearby but then my friend said "How's about sushi?" He highly recommended this place which he's eaten at before after shopping at Home Depot in Pearl City. He was driving so I was game. What a great choice that was. Arrived shortly before 1pm. I recall in the previous reviews for this place dining here will usually require a wait. Indeed this place was busy and had at least a dozen people waiting to be seated. But luckily the turnover was quite quick and within 10 mins we were seated. Prior being called, I spent most of my time looking at the walls with the various sushi and food items offered. Just like other sushi conveyor belt joints, the plates are colored to determine the price. To my surprise there were quite a few take-out orders as peeps would come in giving their name and the cashier counter with bags of prepacked foods ready to go. What convenience!!! I was somewhat lost looking for wasabi on the counter only to find soy sauce, tonkatsu sauce, pickled ginger, chopsticks and napkins. Unlike Genki Sushi, the wasabi is placed on the conveyor belt! I'm skeptical of conveyor belt sushi because you really don't know how long the food has been sitting and circulating. Where we sat the sushi chef placed the freshly made sushi so I was able to snatch the plates once he put them down. You are able to special order food, as we had salmon belly (highly recommended), and spicy ahi bowl. Off the belt we had the salmon KAMA (collar), spicy salmon nigiri and pumpkin tempura. Food was pretty good and service was great. Our waters were refilled without having to ask for more water. I am pleased when the wait staff walks around with a pitcher of water over me having to flag down the staff requesting for it. The fish quality is pretty good here. The bill was a little over $20 between the 2 of us and we walked out with satisfied tummies. Overall, a great place for casual dining sushi. NOTE: I usually take the food pics and attach them to my review but my phone battery had died so please accept my apologies.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Service FAIL! I stopped by in the early afternoon, not usually busy at that time. Sure enough I got a seat right away. Only 2 plates of sushi on the conveyor. I waited over 2 minutes, just to see if an employee would take my order. No luck. I observed 3 servers walk by filling the napkins & clearing the counter. Yet all oblivious to no sushi going around the conveyor. Again it was not busy. Since no one took my order, I got up and left. I guess they don't want to sell food at that time. I also noted that the menu changed from my last visit. Too bad, I really liked Kuru Kuru

    (1)

  • Joy C.

    Ooh looks like this place will close down soon... It did changed a lot, their menu and sushi chef is different. Cutting cost down so the menu changed a lot, this will be my last visit. So disappointed and seems like it went down hill

    (1)

  • Jayson T.

    Kuru Kuru is always my favorite sushi place to go whenever I'm in the area because there prices are reasonable and the food is good. The service used to be fast and exceptional, but it's gotten to be just okay. The food usually comes out in a well mannered time but there were a few times we had some plates come out maybe 5 to 10 minutes after we finished the rest of the plates so we either took it to go or canceled it. Also, the portions seem to have gotten a bit smaller than before but for the price it is still reasonable. This place is definitely better than Genki and I would recommend giving it a try.

    (3)

  • Scott B.

    There really are very few places that deserve 5 stars. Kuru Kuru sushi is one of them. it's really all about the value. you can get better sushi, but you can't get this quality of sushi at this price. They do sushi Kaiten style which is sushi that goes around on a conveyor belt. I lived in Japan for 3 years and this is as good as any Japanese kaiten sushi place. It makes me want to use my limited Japanese to order. Everything I have tried so far has been delicious. Make sure to try the spicy tuna don. It is a heaping scoop of spicy tuna on top of sushi rice. It's onoliciuos!

    (5)

  • Scott N.

    First thing you do before coming here is buy a gas mask so that way when youre waiting in the 30 minute line, you wont be able to smell the stank ass sewer line that runs right under the place. I mean really, the floor outside of Kuru Kuru has gaps in them to intentionally let the sewer smell out I think. But once you get in, the smell goes away so you can take off your gas mask. As I mentioned before, usually a 30 minute line unless you eat at unpopular times or the sewer smell is unusually ripe. Food quality here is good, and it is way better than "that other place" further down the street. Their sushi is mostly the standard stuff that conveyor belt sushi places have, but sometimes the chef will add unique off-menu items. My fav things to get is the mix don (spicy ahi and shoyu poke) and geso karaage (deep fried squid). Any of the donburi bowls give a good amount of food, and some sushi chefs pile it on more than others.. Especially at the Kahala Mall location. Service is pretty good. I drink water faster than the rain drainage system along kamehameha hwy and yet they manage to keep my cup full ;) so props to the servers. They are also usually on it with taking orders. Having said all that, take out is probably the best thing to do here to avoid the line. Even though this place has remained largely unchanged for the longest time, I still think they can hold their own against sushi bay, kazoku sushi, or any of those newer places. Just dont forget to put your gas mask back on as you walk out. Seriously, unless you want to leave on a sour note :)

    (4)

  • Darren M.

    So I have been a frequent customer here over the past 5 or so years. The food is good except the time I got food poisoning...yes I keep going back. 4 stars cause they raised the prices on a few things recently, not cause I got sick. I like the ahi poke here, not so much the spicy tuna. I like the spicy tuna at genki waaay better.

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    This is going to sound snotty but Kuru Kuru sushi is the equivalent to gas station sushi. Not a fan the conveyor belt is cool though.

    (2)

  • Julie O.

    Great place for sushi, hot tea, and other ono Japanese fried foods ( chicken, fish, tempura) and stuffed donburi's. Great size portions.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    One of my favorite sushi joints on the island. Definitely a MUST for those that enjoy good sushi. Service is good but you might have to be a bit patient for a table. Seating is limited but definitely worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Isabella O.

    Amazing food for amazing prices. You can order at the table to make sure items arrive fresh. My fav has been the garlic mussels and the croquettes. Yum! The sushi are all fresh and the portions are quite large. Meal times are very busy. We waited for more than 45 minutes at dinner on a weekday.

    (5)

  • Samuel G.

    Hands down the best place to get quality Sushi on the whole Island. If you never been there I highly recommend this place. You can usually tell how good a place is by the amount of people who are waiting to eat there. When I eat inside I usually order one or two of my favorite bowls and premium rolls. The Spicy Tuna, and Mixed Don is my favorite for bowls. While the Caterpillar and Dragon are my favorite rolls. Then I just grab 10 plates that are circulating around the conveyor belt. If your in s hurry though, you can always call a to go order in, and it will be ready by the time you get there.

    (5)

  • Vinh N.

    I like to get the mix don at this place. After a bowl, you'll be pretty full to get anything else. They do put a bit too much mayo so you may feel a bit sick after finishing the bowl. It's still good though! This place is one of the best sushi place on this island in my opinion. I don't think you can find many other places like this. The parking in this area is always crowded and if you go during certain hours, the wait time may take awhile.

    (5)

  • F G.

    Sushi is good and portion size is very good too (in comparison to genki....similar to sushi bay), however customer service and the sushi maker on this day was so junk. We unfortunately got stink looks from the older costumer service lady because we had our small baby in a stroller...we were fine with table or booth but just not sitting by the dreaded pillar and when we said that she was talking stink to one of the guys that came from the back. The server girl was ok. The guy making sushi heard wrong and made us spicy tuna nigiri not spicy poke don bowls so then he slammed the ones he made on the conveyor in front of us....rude grouch. We enjoyed our sushi but would have rather of passed on the attitude we were given.

    (3)

  • Lorilynn L.

    Im a regular I suppose. I really like this place, not only are the portions huge, but they are quite flavorful. The staff really make you feel welcome and get to know you. They make it a point to know your favorites and have them prepared for you. The place is a little hole in the wall and if you go during peak eating times, you may be required to wait a while.

    (5)

  • Erika M.

    This isn't the best sushi I've had but the price is very reasonable. My favorite is the ahi poke. The waitresses are always on top of refilling water and green tea but they rarely smile. This place gets super crowded and there's limited space so get there early!

    (3)

  • Coleen F.

    I really love the service here! The staff really make sure you're comfortable and satisfied. With my recent visit with my boyfriend, we came here because I wanted to satisfy my sushi craving. Since Genki is out of the question for me, it was off to Kuru Kuru we go. When we get there, of course, the lines are long. But when you see long lines isn't that a good thing? Every time I see long lines I think, "This place must have some potential because lots of people are waiting." So I never complain about waiting (unless, you know, it feels like I aged 5 years then I'll move on with my life). Anyway, after waiting about 10 minutes, my boyfriend and I get called to sit at the bar. We don't mind sitting next to random people since we're pretty much social butterflies, but as a tip: if you are a social pariah, please take a booth lol. The last thing I want is for anyone to feel uncomfortable. The bar is a great place to sit because you're facing the belt that brings all the food around. Kuru Kuru does a very good job at keeping variety and their staff is always walking around refilling water, tea, and asking if you'd like to order anything that's not on the belt. The guy in the middle that makes all the fresh sushi was really nice. The elderly couple next to us picked off something off the belt that was old and the worker in the middle kindly asked them if he could replace their current dish with a fresher one for no charge. I thought that was so nice! He also took my order for sushi and made it rather quickly (nothing tastes better than fresh spicy ahi). If you want quality service and great tasting sushi, this is definitely the place to go. :)

    (5)

  • MK T.

    It isn't as good as it was when it initially opened. Quality AND quantity has dropped quite a bit. Cleanliness is an issue here. Majority of their staff need some training on customer service and communication. Phone etiquette is terrible everytime I call for a takeout order. They don't even say "Thank you" when you're at the register or "Hello" or "Welcome" as they watch you walk in. On the upside, they have a variety of choices. Its also nice and cool inside.

    (3)

  • Karai N.

    I'm not a health inspector but how did they manage to stay open and why do many people still go there I don't know.............. 1. As soon as I walked in I saw the thick coating of dust on the sushi display glass counter 2. Visibly dirty filthy kitchen behind the curtains 3. Counters above the conveyor belts are covered with dust, old dried out pieces of green leaves, and masago. 4. Old dust covered fan blowing into the dining area that includes the conveyor belt, 5. Ripped furniture. If the business is good due to long lines, why can't they take care of their equipments? 6. Ordered Ika, but the dish was contaminated with other fish pieces that looked like dried out masago. 7. Black tray used for torching, was not once washed, cleaned, wiped before and after each torching session. Hope the living organism from 1 raw fish didn't stowaway to another raw fish using the tray. 8. Behind the counter, all interior facing walls were filthy 9. I know about the current plastic glove with raw food, but tonight's touched everything food, non-food, dirty walls, torch, torching tray, and don't know what else BUT not once did he change his gloves. I thought the gloves were only to be used if contacting food and only food.

    (1)

  • JP F.

    I love this place!!! Always been a loyal Genki guy (I still go there). The wait is long and it always seems to be busy but worth it for me to have a delicious bowl of spicy tuna . My only complaint is the waiting but at a popular place to eat ...can not help.

    (4)

  • Dean Y.

    Portions got really small...poke bowls tiny...so expensive now...have to find other places to go now.so sad..

    (2)

  • Samantha T.

    Yes definitely the food was good and we got in pretty quickly. Service wasn't the best... We had ordered 3 items off the menu and the first one came out was really fast and it was cold... pumpkin tempura cold?? Eww.. That wasn't just made... but whatever, then it took about 30mins for another pumpkin tempura and spicy tempura maki a tamago... and we had to ask her for it like she forgot... I understand when it is easy to get side tracked I work in a restaurant but I mean if it take 30mins to check back on your table that's really bad..

    (3)

  • Ebonee B.

    Well we decided to try this place out because it's always crowded. There was a wait, which we expected. I think we waited for almost 30 mins on a Saturday afternoon. Once we were seated it took almost 15 mins to get a straw ( I have a thing about putting my lips on public cups) lol. Waitresses never came to take our order for at least 30 mins. Customer service very bad. We resulted in eating off the belt. Food was good but not wait 30 mins good! Restaurant was filthy, floors dirty, food belt dirty, workers taking trash out right by were we were sitting. Prices were decent. I think I'll probably never come back I feel Genki is much cleaner with better service. Less wait time as well. I hope the health dept. Checks this place there's no way it meets up to code.

    (2)

  • Aaron T.

    The union roll is the best. The slices of fish is bigger than genki sushi :) their sushi is better, but it can get crowded. The hamachi sushi well worth the price.... Way better than genki.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    If you're going to eat here, I strongly suggest going early, or be prepared to wait! Is the food here worth the wait? Yes - the prices are reasonable, too. Their spicy ahi and ahi poke sushi are my favorites, but I cannot leave without eating their shishamo, either! They do offer take-out, in case you just want to bypass the wait, but then you miss out on that "I think I'll have one more...but which one..." moment. It feels clean in here and the staff are all friendly. 4 strong stars for a great dining experience!

    (4)

  • Rachel A.

    Usually they're good with their customers but tonight was just horrible. Waited to get seated, which took super long of course. Got seated and started eating I had a ika geeso karaage in front of me and the waitress had the nerve to ask "ready for your check?" Um no! Does it look like I'm done?? I felt like we were rushed to eat our food and even when we paid the cashier! Sheesh!!

    (1)

  • Aulii H.

    I've eaten here and done take out a few times before, and the service was slightly less than average, and the food was slightly above average for a place where the food goes around on a belt. I was in the area, so I decided to make a take out order. I stood in front of the register with my wallet in my hand while I watched (and attempted to make eye contact) with the different servers. I was passed 6 times (someone came to check the sign in sheet right next to me twice) and no one acknowledged that I was standing there, greeted me, made eye contact, or anything. I got nothing from any of the servers. The sushi maker (I refuse to call them chefs because they're not) made eye contact with me but failed to let one of the servers know that someone was waiting at the front. I decided that I had enough, and walked out without ordering anything. I ended up going to subway instead, and spent way less money than I planned on spending at Kuru Kuru. All in all, it was a good day for my wallet, but needless to say, I will not be walking into this restaurant again.

    (1)

  • Kevin C.

    Oh Kuru Kuru, how you have failed me! I'm going to be brief and just say that I had one of the WORST SERVICE experiences here from a food establishment. Normally I am in love with this place and their sushi but this past weekend (May 2013) I can not believe my treatment, or lack thereof. Came in for a late late lunch on a Monday at 3pm. No line? Yes! Winning on all levels. My party of two walked up to the podium and there was no names on the list and there were obviously seating open. One waitress walked by didn't acknowledge or say anything to us. Ok.. Second waitress did the same and then a third. The first one even doubled back, walked in front of us and glanced at the waiting list only a foot away from us. We were ignored once more. Even the sushi maker in the middle made eye contact and failed to do anything about us just standing there. I can't express how deeply disappointed I am that even at an off time with available seats and more than 3 workers on the floor, not ONE made any effort to acknowledge my party's presence in the restaurant. I'm sorry to say that I had to just walk out of the restaurant and went next door to Curry House where I was greeted immediately. Appalling service experience and it will take a lot for me to come back here.

    (1)

  • Chantelle T.

    This is a nice alternative to the ubiquitous Genki Sushi. Service here is fast and they have a decent selection of sushi choices. If you know what you want to eat, definitely order from the waiter when they take your drink order. The sushi will be fresh and be ready in a jiffy. Expect a wait though, they're usually really busy during peak business hours.

    (4)

  • Lyndsey C.

    This place has the worst customer service now. They take so long to clear tables, seat people and just to do anything! I rather go to Sushi Bay now. The old timers who use to work here are gone now to sushi bay or other jobs. Go to sushi bay! You are welcome.

    (1)

  • Ashley K.

    first time trying out this place for me and my fiance. great food and portions for the price! fast service, we didnt even have to ask for water and tea, it was already waiting there for us as we sat. took a couple stars off for a couple reasons: Seating: really tight! Seats are shoulder to shoulder so you better get comfy being that close to random strangers :/ Service: since they are so fast....it was really hard to track someone down to order from. ha

    (3)

  • Chad Y.

    Long wait time. Unfriendly staff. Would not recommend to my friends. Filthy floors and tables. Expensive and low quality food. I'm so disappointed.

    (1)

  • Ryan T.

    Probably the best sushi you're going to find on a conveyor belt. I would go more if I didn't have to wait. But the fact there is a wait tells you something. It's like Genki is Toyota, and Kuru Kuru is a Lexus. It's a step above. If you don't want to wait you can eat Genki, but if food is your priority, better wait. Definitely a good sushi option when you don't want to break the bank and it's fast, once you sit down.

    (4)

  • Ecats B.

    I have always been a Genki fan but over the years of living on the mainland, I have heard many great things about kuru kuru and decided to give it a try on my vacation. I admit to say that I have been missing out. They are not shy about their portions! I got the spicy Tuna don and I really love spicy tuna but this is the only time EVER I didn't get to finish it. Whaaaat??? Everything else was ok. Definitely will be back.

    (4)

  • Harvey A.

    Most awesome conveyor belt sushi bar. Been coming here for 13 years and still the best

    (5)

  • KC L.

    I got sooo sick after eating here! All of their sushi is topped with or mixed in mayo...Gross!!! I didn't see one roll that wasn't filled with cream cheese...Gross!! Everything else was fried. The only thing i liked was the tempura pumpkin which was still quite greasy. Almost immediately after leaving the restaurant, I started to feel sick and was in and out of the bathroom the rest of the night! Choose somewhere else for sushi because Kuru Kuru is a nightmare!

    (1)

  • Jeanette S.

    It's been several months since I've been here last. Disappointingly still no changes. Does it hurt to smile or even say hello or welcome? Seriously the girls here need major training on customer service. I get that peak hours harsh, but the constant eye rolling and bad attitude is enough to make the most understanding and patient customer have second thoughts about coming here. Service is still slow as ever, even when it looks like they hired more people. One of them was even playing the air guitar by the register while there are open tables and seats - some of which have been open since we arrived about 20 mins ago. Don't think they'll ever get their act together and highly doubt the workers or management care about it enough to make a change. Oh, the finally seated someone. Took them long enough!

    (1)

  • Christina N.

    Love it here! The only thing is... be prepared to wait if you go at prime-time lunch/dinner time. Oh the service isn't as great/friendly as it used to be. Nonetheless, delicious sushi! So I'd be back.

    (4)

  • JazminAriel N.

    The prices in this place definitely got higher since the last time I are here. I enjoyed this place because it was good sushi for reasonable prices. On this visit I walked in and ordered to go. A mixed spicy salmon and ahi poke bowl and an order of mushroom tempura. The service was nice but it was clear that who ever helped me was new and unfamiliar with the product. When I asked what they use for the tempura batter, she didn't know how to explain it. The batter is not the traditional tempura batter, I'm pretty sure that it was some form of pancake mix. That was a disappointment. The mixed bowl that I ordered however was amazing. The fish was fresh and the portion size was good. About $9 which is the right price for a pound of ahi. Although the bowl was very tasty it took them a good 15 minutes to get my items ready. $15 minutes to mix together RAW fish. It might be the economy, but this place down graded from the last time I was here.

    (2)

  • Carly H.

    1.9.13 Disclaimer: I have only recently overcome my dislike for raw fish and therefore my review may only be appropriate for occasional fish-eaters like myself. Kuru Kuru is the place to go for "fast food" sushi and boy, do other people agree. There is never a time when there aren't people already waiting to be seated unless you go earlybird style (i.e. before 5 pm). However, they do offer take out for those times when you just want to eat yummy sushi at home :) The place is clean, workers are super efficient and attentive and they have restrooms! "Kuru Kuru is way better than Genki!" Not only did the rest of my family tell me this, but I noticed that it's also been mentioned in some of the older reviews. Ya, I wasn't a believer until I sat down at the belt the first time. While the prices might be a little steeper than it's competitor, I feel is justified. The quality of fish and the quantity per roll/nigiri is awesome. At first I couldn't really tell the difference but everything about the ingredients they use is so fresh! The extent of my sushi-raw-fish-eating goes to tuna so obviously my favorite is the Spicy Ahi; in comparison to Genki, KK is clearly the winner in size and taste. I also usually order an Agedashi Tofu (not bad, sadly my fav rendition of this dish is from a restaurant in Stockon, CA), and an order of Tekka Maki (generous piece(s) of ahi in the roll & the nori was crisp and fresh!). This time I also noticed that "Age Mochi" was on the menu--best idea of the night! You can choose a kinako topping or a salty, arare type topping for the Age Mochi; I went with the salty and it was super good! It kind of reminded me of a crispier version of Shokudo's Cheese Mochi minus the cheese. Overall, I loved all of my choices tonight and I think the mochi will make it to my regular list of must-gets when I visit. FYI, my family will argue that the best item on the menu is the Scallop Mayo but really its hard to go wrong with any item on the list if you don't discriminate between seafoods :) If anything check this place out for the quality of their food and service, you won't be disappointed! I'm a believer! Yelp 365 Challenge: #009/365

    (5)

  • Wendy A.

    I picked the kids up from school today and as we headed home they asked if we could go out for a snack. Sure! I said. As I pulled up to the local 7-Eleven both of them made unusual sounds from the backseat and asked in syncronicity if they could go to Kuru Kuru, the "Merry Go Round Sushi Place". (yes, that's what they call it) Kuru Kuru is a small conveyor-belt sushi joint located in Aiea. Extremely busy at lunch time and dinner. Even more so on the weekends. But at 3pm, after school on a Tuesday - completely empty and so we headed there for our afternoon snack. As we approach the parking lot, the chanting began; TUNA! TUNA! TUNA! There's something about Japanese food and conveyor belts that make my kids go crazy. They love the dining experience more than anything else. Watching them select what they want to eat and try new things at the same time makes the experience even more enjoyable for me. They love tuna, anything with tuna they will choose so I have to monitor to make sure its not spicy. This time Jaf chose a dish he "thought" was pudding. It's called "chawan mushi", a type of hot egg custard with crabstick, chicken, but not sweet. Lou Lou did not fancy it at all, but Jaf loved it. They both have very different tastes, Jaf did not like the soft shell crab, while Lou Lou ate the whole roll by herself. I often read negative things about serving raw fish to children on the internet. Yet, children in Japan have been eating raw-fish for thousands of years and Japan is known for having the longest life expectancy in the world, so their diets can't be all that bad?! I also grew up eating raw fish on a regular basis and 44 years later, I'm fine. I don't feed my children sushi on a regular basis; 1) because its expensive 2) because we consider sushi a treat. If you're concerned about feeding your children raw-fish, but want to take them for the fun dining experience, choose the vegetarian sushi (cucumber rolls) or cooked items (karage chicken) from the belt or order off the menu. Conveyor-belt sushi joints are quite popular world-wide, some are family friendly (no alcohol served). If you have the chance go check out KURU KURU in Aiea, it's simply AWESOME (says Lou Lou)! :)

    (4)

  • Skye Y.

    I've been coming to this place for about a year now and I love the sushi! I must admit, the customer service isn't as great anymore but I do see very few that still try very hard. The tiny (probably filipino?) girl at the register has consistently given great customer service to my husband and I! Always friendly and smiling, which the other waiters/waitresses don't do unfortunately. I'm in love with the Agedashi Tofu & Spicy Tuna Don! Definitely give this place a try!

    (4)

  • Taz M.

    Not too long of a wait today. Very limited sushi. It was busy and the belt wasn't being kept full. We had to keep flagging a waitress down to get an order. They refilled our waters promptly. When the orders did come out, they were amazing. The sashimi was on point and the Philly roll is the best. I don't recommend the fish skin as it was too oily and not as good cold. I guess I would come back.

    (2)

  • Greg A.

    Ok, I don't know what all the hype is about this place. The wait is usually long, and the food not that good. Well anyway the ones I tried, especially the kalbi chicken bowl. I couldn't find any chicken, just batter!

    (3)

  • John T.

    I would drive 100 miles to eat here! just make sure you have some time to wait. This place is cheap, fast, and delicious! I normally only order take out, but when I eat there I get so full I can't drive. Great place to eat, don't mind the haters they lie!

    (5)

  • Breeze O.

    Whenever I arrive on Oahu from the mainland I'm starving. More often than not, I head straight to Kuru Kuru and fill my belly and soul full of great sushi. Their conveyer-belt stile is pretty much a grab and munch festival. I love it. Service is great, tho more often then not, they are super busy. Worth the wait, tho... really.

    (5)

  • Jessica-Nicole U.

    They are right when they say Kuru Kuru is better than Genki. Maybe this place ain't as good as it gets but in Hawaii, for that price range... well yeah pretty much it is... The problem I have is probably just the wait... took us 30 minutes for a seat.... on a weekday... early afternoon... But when you're that good... the demand is high... and well, I can't really hold the wait against someone that is super good, can I? The quality is better... price is pretty good too...

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Absolutely LOVE Kuru Kuru! I'be found my trips to Kuru Kuru becoming less and less due to the wait they always seem to have. But yesterday, there was no wait at all! I guess it's cause it was a weekday during school/work hours. I always loved their booth space cause it's so huge. I realized that the booth was so huge, that my boyfriend&I would've been just fine sitting at the counter since we found ourselves a the edge since our son was sitting in a high chair. Service was actually great this time around since it wasn't overwhelming busy for their employees. The only thing that disappointed me was the fact that the size of their don has gotten smaller. Regardless, Kuru Kuru is always gonna be a place to go if you want good & affordable sushi.

    (5)

  • Jennifer S.

    Finally got to try this place. The sushi was fresh and a decent size. Sad theres usually a long wait to get in. Would come here again with a smaller party lol.

    (4)

  • Tiana L.

    Their sushi is very yummy and reasonably priced. I find it to be better than Genki's. However, the wait time sucks. We waited for about an hour, and like others said, there's a stink smell outside. On top of that, it was very warm inside. No matter where you waited it was uncomfortable. Other than the wait time, I thought the service and food was very good. Would definitely come here again.

    (4)

  • Riana S.

    I love Kuru Kuru. The only downfall of this place is that it's SO DAMN CROWDED. No matter what time you go, what day you go, it's always busy and every time I've gone there I've had to wait. But since I love their food so much, I'm willing to wait. When I eat in, I usually get spicy ahi (the best I've ever had!), ahi poke, tuna, I forgot what else I get because other than the ahi's, I change it up. I love calling in my order because they're fast and when I get there my food is ready to go. I get the spicy donburi (which is massive, I can never finish all of it, they pack that in!) and chicken kaarage (always fresh and crispy!) More than anything, I'm glad that they don't use the sweet chili sauce. :)

    (5)

  • cathy m.

    Don't come here I found a roach in my sushi. Wait was horrible so was the service... First and last time here.. Unsanitary plates and dirty floors.

    (1)

  • Cindy L.

    Great kaiten sushi for a very reasonable price. The sushi is fresh due to the large customer base that frequent this place. There's almost always a line during lunch and dinner hours. If you don't want to wait, you can always order take out. They have a really good mix minidon where you can mix spicy ahi, spicy salmon or ahi poke.

    (4)

  • Cecilia T.

    5 stars for being a great grab-n-go fresh sushi option. For low cost and variety, this place has great quality. Everything we ordered from there was SO GOOD. I can't believe how good the sushi is here for being just a casual conveyor belt sushi place. We ordered out for 7 of us. I wish we had ordered ahead of time though cuz it can take like 20 minute to prepare. Still, it's a faster option than waiting in line to eat in the restaurant. we ordered a number of different types of rolls and everything came out great! we loved the caterpillar, salmon, variety of sashimi, spicy ahi, spicy salmon, etc etc. The only thing that wasn't that special was maybe the tempura roll - there was so little tempura in the roll that we at first didn't recognize it was a tempura roll. And maybe the chicken karagge- i can't remember it so it must have not been memorable. The steamed egg was really very good too! not bad for a "fast food" place. The rice texture and flavor is very good and they put in just the right amount. Hm i'm actually craving kuru kuru sushi right now, which tells me I gotta go back! Basically I think this is a place where you can point your finger at basically anything and order it and you will at least decently like it to loving it as a fast and healthy sushi option.

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    This is one of those places like in Japan with the sushi-go-ground conveyor belt and colored plates. The color of the plate tells you how much the item on the plate costs. You just sit at the bar, take whatever you want off the conveyor belt and when you're done they add up the number of each color of plates to total up your bill. It's a pretty popular place and it seems like there is always a wait. I have always just placed an order to go and taken the sushi home. Be warned, like other sushi places in Japan, they LOVE mayonaise. If you order something like a California roll, don't be surprised when you find it has gobs of mayo squishing out either end. It's fairly reasonably priced sushi for what you get, but I think I would rather go to Gyotaku or Genki sushi down the road aways.

    (3)

  • Erina A.

    I just tried kuru kuru Sushi I thought it will be awesome but It was okay (taste is good tho!) ... I prefer genkisushi they have more varieties, sushi on the conveyor belt AND cheaper!! I am Japanese and when I saw the conveyor belt and didn't see any sushi on it... I was shocked... And most of the customer just order sushi from waitress..... What is the conveyor belt for...?!!D:

    (1)

  • H C.

    When this place first open it was great. Minimal wait time, friendly and attentive customer service and cheap prices. Now, you can wait upwards of 45 min and a spicy tuna don that is now half the size but double the price. I will still go back because the food is good but will only do take-out during peak hours. Ahhhh Kurus, you would have gotten 5 stars back in the day but sorry to say I'm on the hunt for another sushi hangout place.

    (3)

  • Chris Chanel F.

    We ate here for the first time. The wait at 6pm was about half an hour. We got the small booth that sat only two people on the same side. There was a high chair for our son. The conveyor belt was packed with a variety of choices, including fruits. Service was decent. Our water and tea got refilled a lot, but it took a bit of a wait or waving someone down to order something. I would say that everything tasted good. There were some unique things to choose from that aren't at other similar sushi spots. Aside from the wait, I would definitely go back again. Probably my new go to place for conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

    (4)

  • Aimee C.

    Do you really want to wait an eternity? You don't really want to eat here...You should really turn around and go home now........... ............to make space for me to eat Kuru Kuru!!!!!! SoooO much better than Genki! The secret is out, Kuru Kuru Sushi is pretty darn yummy. SUPER cheap and very good menu. I love the yaki saba, but basically you can't go wrong for the price & quality.

    (5)

  • Nevin K.

    Ahi Poke Don Bowl !!!...Although getting a seat takes a long time, it's worth the wait !!!... Spicy tempura roll w ahi poke don bowl..Enough Said !!

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    Delicious. Amazing fish. Great cuts and big portions. Definitely got money's worth. Wait staff just didn't let water or tea get empty. Wish there was a place this good in the bay area.

    (5)

  • Takako F.

    They let us order now. So, of course Kuru Kuru Sushi is the BEST!! We purchase their Sushi for our Christmas every year. Lean is super efficient! Sachiko san is super courteous!! No more Conveyor sushi!!

    (5)

  • Darren N.

    Getting there: Pearl Kai, easy to find, lots of parking. Ambiance: Bright lighting, wood accents, typical sushi conveyor belt feel. Service: Excellent. Frequent water and hot tea checks and also very easy to put in an order of sushi. What's more, if you order something they add more of it to the conveyor belt which is smart but not always done by their competitors. Food: Great selection of sushi with all the standard items you'd expect, and here is where this place shines. In particular, the size of all their nigiri sushi are what you would expect in a fancy sushi restaurant. Large pieces cut generously such that it could be wrapped around to the bottom of the sushi and meet by the ends. Not one piece of hamachi, ahi, or salmon felt tough or chewy, each melts in your mouth. If you like hamachi, I suggest you try the negihamachi. Who to bring: 2-4 fits well but keep in mind sushi joints aren't designed for larger parties. Also, given that this place has gotten a lot of buzz lately and is so good, you'll have to wait quite a while. In fact, the only bad thing about this place is the wait. How much to bring: I think most people would do well with about twenty but bring whatever you usually do for this type of joint but expect to have some change as each plate is about twenty cents cheaper than you would find elsewhere which adds up after a bunch of plates. Verdict: Way better than the competition in terms of price and quality of food. They also do not skimp. I haven't found a better conveyor belt sushi joint yet. Final notes: Constantly busy at night from what I can tell. Be prepared for a long wait even if you get there for an early dinner, but it is worth it.

    (5)

  • Petri Y.

    Sushi. Ahi. FRESH. What more can I say? I LOVE this place. The BF told me about this when he came earlier in the year with his basketball team and our friend Christy who lives in Oahu took him there. Conveyer belt sushi? really? How can it be THAT good? I've had my share of good and bad sushi and sashimi, and have never gone to a actual conveyer belt sushi place that was so good or even worth going back to. Until, I met Kuru Kuru. After a long wait -about 40 minutes, of torture...you literally sit there on the side while watching people sit at the counter and eat endless plates of good, cheap, incredibly fresh and high quality sushi and other japanese delectables rotating back and forth, while your mouth is just watering like a dog! Finally got to our booth after the wait and ordered everything under the sun, specifically Gesu-really good Nigiri- hamachi, sake, maguro, Ikura temaki- really good, not too salty, you can tell they prepare and WASH and rinse their ikura well to get the salted sac off.. Chawanmushi- so good, in SF this would be $8 but here it was $1.95!! A donuburi- but it was full of AHI POKE instead- $8. OMG so freaking fresh, no traces of veins at all and marinated so well. We ate the whole thing, there must have been 1/2 a lb of ahi poke in there. SO FREAKING GOOD. Fried ebi-delicious, not soggy House salad, good fresh cold soba- just like japan spicy tuna nigri- now this is what i am talkign about. Not overlaced with some creamy siracha mixture like in SF. Not sure what they put in it, but it should be how all spicy tuna rolls are done in SF. Hotatae- good im sure we had lots others but I cant remember it all. $37 out the door. Need I say more??? This place and Kohnotori- see my other review, is worth a plane ticket to Oahu just to eat.

    (5)

  • Kevin O.

    I don't know if I ever wrote a review... but I'll do another. We've been coming here for about 3+ years now and still are never disappointed. The sushi is always great and yes, they just increased pricing, but still reasonable. And yes, they shrunk their bowls, but still a great deal. Only reason, not getting 5 stars, they need to double the seating. At a minimum, you'll wait 20min. I don't think, we've ever waited for more than an hour, but it 100% worth it. Was at the mall and my son wanted "G" sushi, so I had to take him... now I know why we stopped going there...

    (4)

  • Mac J.

    Went here around 2:15PM and the service was slow. They seated a smaller group of three ahead of our group of four. Apparently they signed in ten minutes after we did. Since their sushi is worth waiting for, I rated this place 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Michelle W.

    After reading all the yelp reviews from my iphone, I decided to check this place out. I waited about 45 min for 2 people on a Saturday night. It was worth every minute of waiting! Sashimi slices were HUMONGOUS and VERY CHEAP! Spicy Tuna and Ahi Poke delicious! Kuru Kuru is the cheapest sushi boat/ conveyor belt restaurant i've ever been to. Their sashimi was very fresh and they have lots of unique items such as zaru soba, hiya yakko, chawan mushi, etc, all for under $2! Will definitely go again when I am back in Hawaii!

    (5)

  • Liza R.

    For the price you can't do much better-that's why there's a line. Hamachi and salmon nigiri are where it's at. They do almost everything better than Genki-except the kare age chicken. I would rather eat here 4 times than once at Sushi Izakaya Gaku. Wait staff are pretty attentive, you just have to know the drill.

    (4)

  • Victoria A.

    Lalalove it! I ALWAYS order the mix donburi bowl of spicy ahi & ahi poke. :) this place was recommended by a friend. & I am forever grateful. :) I recently went to Genki Sushi (which is wayyy closer to home), but I'd rather be inconvenienced the drive for Kuru Kuru quality.

    (5)

  • Patty B.

    Damn, I thought I wrote a review on Kuru Kuru! Well, I must say this place rocks! Been going here since day one! The nigiri sushi is delicious, no matter what you order, my fav is hamachi. But sometimes they run out of hamachi and the wait times are long. Also, the donburi bowls are the best! My fav is the mix don..ahi poke, spicy tuna, slices of salmon and ahi over sushi rice. I'm always full after eating that. They added some new items on the menu, tempura mushrooms, salmon skin, and some others that I don't remember off my head. They also raised the prices a little, but still worth it. As for service, its excellent! Never had a bad experience yet. The workers are super quick in cleaning up tables, getting your orders, refilling your tea and water. They're really attentive and friendly! Good job people! Definitely recommend it for cheap but good sushi! If you don't want to wait long, try going between 2 and 4pm!

    (5)

  • Ivy V.

    (I sit down near my bed and pray) DEAR GOD, thank you for Kuru Kuru and its wonderful blessing and.... Its sweet ass hamachi! AMEN. Lol If there is a such thing as a wait to Heaven, I hope Heaven is like this place!!!!! Every meal there is like a taste of the Gods, heavenly treat. I didn't had to wait in line since I am so cool. Not really, I did. I waited for 45 FREAKING MINUTES!!!!!!!!! Disneyland is probably saying Gees Louise, I thought our lines was long!!!! Word of advice: you will waited as this place is very very popular and crowded with people!!! U probably have a quicker time getting into Space Mountain, then this place. Make sure you sign in, before waiting, cause if you don't. You're going to waiting for nothing. While waiting, look at the plistered wall at the colorful signs: they will help you guide you through the menu. That's if you can find a parking in the small parking space or the fact that it's out of town. Not in Honolulu. Once you get through Heaven's gates, you will see a Conveyor belt of sushi treats. Pick one out. Here is a example of what each might cost by the color of the places: Red equal to $2.40, White equal to $1.30 and Blue equal to $1.85. If something isn't on the belt, you can order it and have the waitress deliver to you when done. My pick of meal: ($8) Spicy Ahl and the Hamachi. Hamachi tends to be sold out. You can get the Pumpkin Tempura and it's not even on the menu. Waiteress are friendly and nice: they will refill your drinks faster than you can say 'waiteress, drink please'. Each meal is in a big ass portion. Now take a bite. When I did, it felt as if the clouds open up, the trumpets plays and jolly female sexy angels came from heaven to take me away to pleasure and heavenly grace. Only one song can describe this feeling. HALLELUJAH!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!! Then the bills comes and you can sent back on Earth. Oh man, I have to pay!!!! The waiteress clean the table quickly, as there is a couple waiting in line. You try to make a dash for it through the bathroom window, but you get stuck with the bill as your friends leave. Oh well! Don't worry, if you are a frequent customer, get the Stamp Card. You get ten stamps, you will get 10% off your next bill. Awesome!!!! Over all: Genki sushi who? Stairway to Heaven, yes! Awesome!!!!!

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    Best Sushi on Oahu!!!

    (5)

  • Melanie D.

    We always get the Spicy Tuna Don and finish it off with the Pumpkin Tempura!!! Ono!

    (4)

  • Kristen C.

    #63/365 Probably the one of the best for conveyor belt/self serve sushi. Its cheap and since they opened up a second location in kahala it probably doesnt get so ridiculously crowded as before, at least when we came at 5 for dinner :-P. Their spicy tuna is good and I like their ocean salad sushi too. I also tried their coffee jello and its a nice way to finish off the meal as its like drinking/eating a chunky cold coffee ;).

    (5)

  • Jennifer N.

    I love eating here. Its so much fun to pick and choose off the conveyer belt plus placing special orders is easy too. The people who work here are so friendly. I crave the spicy tuna wonton! So yummy. This is on of my go to sushi spots.

    (4)

  • Tiffany K.

    Kuru Kuru is an AWESOME place for sushi with the revolving belt. Out of all the spicy tuna's I tried, (foodland, sam's club, genki, ninja sushi,...etc) Kuru's spicy tuna is by far the best. I love the amount of spice, (medium in my mind) and the cut of the fish! They used to be one of the firsts to have a spicy don (a bowl filled with sushi rice, layer of egg (tobiko) and a large mound of fresh spicy tuna) .... but now its smaller and cheaper, and less... however i still think that this place gives you a good bang for your buck! about $6 for a bowl which is very filling. Another awesome new find is the *salmon belly* and I like it no sauce. It's reasonably priced with fresh crispy fried salmon about four pieces in each serving. They also have it come with sauce which is a mild spicy sweet chili sauce. This is NOT on the menu so you have to ask an employee for an order. Try it! :) The only downfall is its super crowded lunch and dinner hours with a few large booths and more counter seating... so I would recommend coming in the off times! they also have a Kahala location and I heard it's not as crowded and the quality of food is the same. Clean atmosphere with awesome food and fast take out for those who don't want to wait to be seated! This is definitely one of my regular eateries! :)

    (4)

  • Kerri D.

    I picked up food to go from this restaurant. Everything was delicious and the price is very reasonable. I highly recommend going here.

    (5)

  • Jeff K.

    After eating at Genki in Ward I had to up my rating. Kuru Kuru is way better than Genki. I can't say that enough. Recently ordered a take-out mixed don that barely fit in the bowl that it came in. If it's lunchtime and you're hungry craving sushi, I recommend ordering and spicy or mix don to-go. Unless you get there early. If you plan to go for lunch arrive early. You can put your name on the list even before they open. I went around 10:45 to pick-up my order and there were already people inside waiting with their names on the list. I'm pretty sure they open the door around 10:30 to let people sign-in.

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    This has been my go to casual sushi joint for the last two years. Recommendations: - Spicy Ahi: one bite and you will forget the other robot sushi place. - Fried Pumpkin: thin slices of korean squash, battered and fried...so GOOD! - Fired salmon skin: I know it's another fried item, but SO GOOD! Best time to go is for lunch on a weekday. If you go on a weekend, especially at night, expect to wait for two hours for a seat. Might be good to check in, then head over to Pearl Ridge for some shopping, before heading back.

    (5)

  • S K.

    Waited forever for takeout of a small order for one person. Got home and I had the wrong thing, I couldn't even eat it because I'm allergic to crab, I had ordered ahi maki.

    (1)

  • Jesse C.

    I've tried almost everything on the menu but my bestest is half/half (spicy/shoyu) donburi. $7.50 for a hardy bowl of rice, tamago, and fresh fish. I dont know how they make their spicy ahi but I'm just crazy for it! The only negative is there is always a line during meal times but its my favorite sushi place on the leeward side.

    (4)

  • Daphne F.

    So maybe my expectations were more than they could have lived up to and therefore they'll get one star more than I would have given. After hearing so much praise, I was finally able to camp out through their insane wait to experience their sushi. Well, their wait was about 20 minutes long, not because of the amount of people ahead of us, but because they wait for 6 seats to open up if there's a waiting party rather than seating the 3 parties of 2 and waiting for a booth to open up. Maybe its just me and my logical thinking and restaurant hostess experience being silly, but I think that was major mistake number one. After finally being seated, rather than being greeted by anyone, we were just left to fend for ourselves and hope something we wanted to eat strolled past us on the belt and it was fresh enough to want. Unfortunately, the people next to us got seated immediately after us and received impeccable service, which in turn makes this review that much more scathing. The gentleman to my right received a fresh plate of something yummy as soon as he was seated because he frequented the restaurant so often. I don't knock them for that, but they then followed to take his entire parties order without even second glancing at us, which, mind you, were seated before them. In fact, it was so horrible that every time we tried to flag down a server, they simply picked up their pace to completely ignore our requests and pretend they never saw us. Finally, because obviously we needed our check, we finally got someone to stop for 10 seconds, just long enough to tally out our plates. After handing us the bill, we then were offered refills on our water, which had been empty for way too long, in my opinion. So there were a number of crucial mistakes made on their part that were just emphasized by the eager attention given to the customers next to us. Overall, this put a sour taste in my mouth, completely. I honestly don't even remember what their food tasted like in contrast to their terrible service, so if you really love sushi, maybe you can overlook their lack of interest in your pleasure and simply hope they have what you want on the belt in front of you. I'll be in genki.

    (2)

  • Jana P.

    When I'm up for conveyer belt sushi, I choose Kuru Kuru. The fish size is generous, the staff is friendly, and the food appearance is decent and clean. Conveyer belt sushi is what it is and I don't really have anything more clever or thought-provoking to say than what others have probably already said. My only comment is that while the servers are very attentive, they asked us if we wanted water or hot tea refills every three minutes, for a total of about 11 times between the four servers. It was nice at first, then overwhelming, then annoying, then baffling, then funny. Nevertheless, I suppose it's always better to have any service than none at all. P.S. After writing this, I looked at others' reviews. It sounds like Kuru Kuru has recently had to reduce portion sizes and was under-staffed and lacked in customer service. I think my experience and review here shows that Kuru Kuru has certainly made the attempt to remedy the customer service blip. Perhaps over-compensating now, but great that they seem to hear their customers.

    (4)

  • Yuko K.

    After hearing from all my friends how awesome and reasonable the price and ono the food is, I've finally had a chance to try the restaurant. Met with my friends at 5pm and I was ready to wait for an hour since every single time I drive by, there's line outside the restaurant! To my surprise, the restaurant was empty and my friends were already inside seated! Yes!!! Beginner's luck! As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a friendly smile and they served me tea and water and asked what we would like to have. I tried the spicy salmon, spicy ahi, tendon shrimp(?), hamachi and several other sushi. I must say they were all very good! I was expecting compressed hard sushi rice out of the sushi rice machine and half dried up fish but NO! I was very impressed for a casual sushi restaurant with such great prices! And the server came to check on us atleast every 10min to make sure we had enough tea, water and that all was fine. By the time we left, there was line outside the restaurant so we're lucky we went when we went. If I can ask for one thing, the floor was very dirty. The booth seat moved and revealed all the dust underneath it so if they can clean that, everything would be perfect! All in all, service was great, everyone was extremely accommodating and friendly and for a casual sushi restaurant, the food was way above my expectation. I would definitely come here again as long as there's not a looooooong line!

    (5)

  • Liz P.

    I see what all the fuss is about! Incredible prices for large fresh slabs of fish! Spicy tuna was really spicy! And how can you not love the serve yourself wasabi and ginger, AND all you can drink green tea? Best value for sushi on the island. Get there early because the wait sucks. Service is attentive so you'll enjoy yourself once seated!

    (4)

  • Kaiulani K.

    You've read the reviews, you know what I'm going to say: better than Genki, long lines, good sushi, decent prices. What really sets Kuru Kuru apart is the deliberate use of sauces. At Genki everything is fried then covered in mayo and teri sauce; ask for it spicy and it gets covered in a spicy mayo. Kuru Kuru offers a better variety of nigiri and fish selections, better quality of fish and different combinations of flavors. There are a wide variety of fried items and sauced items, but it's not the standard for the food.

    (4)

  • Leon D.

    My good friend will not set foot in a "conveyor belt sushi bar". I, however, have less discriminating tastes when it comes to raw fish. If you're in the mood for sushi, and it's not a typical meal time, Kuru Kuru is a great place to go. I say not a typical meal time because Kuru Kuru is notorious for its wait times. Don't even think about going at noon, as your wait will likely be more than 30 minutes. Sushi bars can get a bit expensive as well. To mitigate that, I always start off with the mix donburi bowl. What feels like bucket loads of fish on top of rice is usually enough to satisfy my appetite, or at least come darn close. And for $8, that's some good value. If it doesn't bother you that your food comes out on a conveyor belt, then Kuru Kuru is the place for you, and better than Genki.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Kuru Kuru Sushi

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