Kura Sushi is now open at 525 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood. This is the chain’s second location in New Jersey. (There’s one in Fort Lee at 2151 Lemoine Avenue).
Kura Sushi’s main attraction is its revolving conveyor belt, which offers over 100 different types of handrolls, sushi, sashimi, gyoza, and more. Diners snatch the plate they want as it passes by on the conveyor belt. Dishes start at about $3.70.
Like the Fort Lee location, Kura Sushi Jersey City has a liquor license and offers a few different types of sake. The Jersey City outpost measures 2,249 square feet.
Dining at Kura Sushi
We went to the Fort Lee location twice last year and enjoyed the service, food, and the overall experience. There was about an hour wait both times, but the second time we only waited about 30 minutes. We’ve also now visited the Newport location. The experience is fun and unlike any sushi spot currently in Jersey City.
Kura prides itself on its use of natural, premium ingredients that are free of artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and coloring. It has a two-layered conveyor belt system, which includes a revolving sushi bar and an “Express Belt.” Every table has an oversized tablet where you can request made-to-order dishes. These dishes are delivered via the “express” conveyor belt that whisks food straight to your table. In addition to sushi, there are also udon and ramen options as well as a limited number of veggie-only handrolls. (You can see the menu on their website).
Throughout your meal, you’ll notice Kura’s Bikkura Pon Prize System. A cartoon pops up on the table-side tablet encouraging you to eat more sushi for a chance to win prizes. (We won a temporary Tetris tatoo). Prizes are awarded for every 15 sushi plates.
Kura Sushi first started in Japan in 1977. The chain also has a U.S. division with 13 locations in California and outposts in Nevada, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. Its first New Jersey location — in Fort Lee — opened in 2020.
You can download the app at Kura’s website. Subscribers will also get a $5 coupon. The restaurant is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11am to 10pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 10:30pm. News of the restaurant coming to Jersey City was reported by Jersey Digs.
