Kura Corporation (TOKYO:2695), the Japanese operator of the revolving sushi chain, “Muten Kula Sushi,” currently operates 360 locations across Japan, and is actively growing its U.S. business in Southern California. On February 5, the corporation’s subsidiary, Kula Sushi USA, Inc., is scheduled to open its 9th U.S. location in Cupertino, CA: Kula Revolving Sushi Bar Cupertino. The Cupertino location will be the corporation’s first store in Northern California.

Similar to the San Diego location, which opened in April 2015, the Cupertino store will use the same high-tech food delivery systems featured at “Kula Sushi” restaurants in Japan.

  • Customers can dine in a relaxed dining atmosphere with plenty of seating including 20 table seats and 9 counter seats.
  • When a desired item is not on the conveyor belt, customers can easily place orders using an iPad attached to each table. Received orders will be delivered fresh by a special express lane belt for custom orders.
  • The iPad can also process payments at the table, maximizing customer convenience.
  • Using the chain’s original “Mr. Fresh” sushi cover, sushi made in the kitchen is covered and delivered to the customer without contact from other customers. “Mr. Fresh” allows a customer to take a plate without touching the cover, always keeping the sushi fresh.
  • Customers can keep their tables clear by inserting finished plates into a slot on the side of the table.
  • Once 5 plates have been inserted into the slot, a short video plays on the iPad screen. Once a certain number of plates have been inserted, customers will receive a “Bikkura Pon” prize from the machine above the table. Kids will definitely love this game-like system!
  • Beyond sushi, the Kula Sushi menu also offers a variety of small dishes and noodles, ensuring that the entire family will enjoy the restaurant.

“Our restaurant is delicious, safe and healthy, fun for everyone from children to adults,” said Hajime Uba, President of Kula Sushi USA, Inc. “We opened the very first U.S. location in Irvine, California in 2009, based on the principles of timely service, no MSG (monosodium glutamate), and the unique Japanese culture of ‘taking great care in each step of the process, including the unseen.’ As we open a new location in Silicon Valley, I look forward to seeing customer reactions to Kula’s advanced technology.”

Store Information
Address: 19600 Vallco Parkway, Suite 160 Cupertino, CA 95014
Contact Information: 408-861-0155
Official Opening Date: February 5, 2016
Menu: 125 items
Price: All Sushi plates $2.25 each
Parking: 200 spaces available

About Kura Corporation
Since its establishment, Kura Corporation has taken pride in providing the traditional flavor of fresh sushi. As operator of the well-known revolving sushi restaurant chain, Muten Kula Sushi, in Japan, the U.S., and Taiwan, the company is continuously expanding its business and currently operates 360 restaurants in Japan, 8 in the U.S., and 2 in Taiwan. In October 2014, annual sales reached 100 billion yen and also welcomed over 100 million customers to date.
To run business operations more efficiently, Kura Corporation leads the industry in adopting numerous innovative technologies. For instance, each revolving plate has an IC chip to individually manage the total number of plates served and shelf life for a specific food item. Customer data is analyzed in real-time to determine the items best matching customer desires. By continuously innovating the business in numerous ways, such as the introduction of touch panels that let customers order at ease, Kura Corporation is proud to be a leader in Japan’s conveyor belt sushi industry.

Kula Sushi USA, Inc. homepage
http://www.kulausa.com/

Kula Revolving Sushi Bar | Come Experience the Real Sushi-Go-Round
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWb8SSOTms8

 

About expansion history of Kula Revolving Sushi Bar

1st location: Irvine, CA     Sept 1, 2009
2nd location: Los Angeles, CA (Little Tokyo) Jan 20, 2012
3rd location: Laguna Hills, CA Mar 3, 2012
4th location: Torrance, CA May 1, 2012
5th location: Brea, CA May 18, 2012
6th location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Aug 3, 2012
7th location: Los Angeles, CA (Sawtelle) Aug 30, 2013
8th location: San Diego, CA Apr 10, 2015
9th location: Cupertino, CA Jan 10, 2016