Sushi is the most famous Japanese food. If you want to eat sushi at a reasonable price, kaitenzushi restaurants are recommended. Japanese people also like this restaurant so much, but it may be a little confusing the first time you visit. This article introduces the process of eating kaiten-sushi.
Entering a restaurant
It is likely that kaiten-sushi restaurants are crowded because Japanese people love kaiten-sushi. At famous restaurants, you will find a reservation machine in front of the restaurant. You can make a reservation by filling in the number of people you wish to dine with and your preferred seat (table or counter) on the machine. It is relatively easy to operate, but if you have any difficulty, please ask the waiter. You can also find the waiting time here.
Seating
When your turn comes, the clerk will call your number. If you do not know your number in Japanese, tell it to the waiter.
Once you are seated, you will be offered a cup of tea. The faucet at your seat is not for washing your hands. Put a cup of tea powder in the cup and pour hot water from the faucet into the cup. You can also order other drinks.
Eating
At kaiten-zushi, there are two ways to order sushi: by taking a plate flowing on the rail, or by ordering from a tablet. If you want to eat delicious sushi, it is better to order with a tablet because you will receive freshly made sushi. If you want good sushi, it is better to order with a tablet (because you will receive freshly made sushi. Also, some sushi is not flowing on the rail, so feel free to order from the tablet. When the sushi arrives, dip it in soy sauce and try it. Do not put the plate back on the rail when you are done eating.
Checkout
When you have finished your meal, it is time to pay the bill. Please call the waiter from your tablet. The waiter will come and count the number of plates. The price of each plate is fixed, so you only need to count the number of plates to know how much you will pay. The waiter will give you a bill, which you take to the cashier. You pay the cashier with the bill and that is it.
Conclusion
Did you understand the process of eating kaiten-sushi? If it is your first time, you may be nervous, but the waiter will tell you what you don’t know. Just remember that you should not put the plate you took back on the rail. Please enjoy the kaiten-sushi experience!
