Japan's famous conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain is coming to NYC this fall

"Sushiro, Japan's top-selling conveyor belt sushi giant, has officially announced that its first permanent U.S. location will open this fall at Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street. Taking over a massive three-story space that was formerly home to a McDonald's, this 9,000-square-foot flagship aims to redefine fast food on the West Side with what it calls the "ultimate sushi experience.""

"The first and second floors will house the main dining rooms, featuring 150 seats and Sushiro's signature conveyor belts. The process is a seamless blend of tradition and tech: You'll order from their booths via big digital touchscreens, then dishes and drinks travel directly from the kitchen and through the dining room to your table. For those seeking a quieter vibe, the cellar level offers a private dining room and an intimate sushi bar experience."

"While the brand is famous for high-quality, affordably priced sushi, the menu boasts over 100 items. In addition to the rolls and sashimi, you can order ramen, somen noodle soups, delicate steamed egg custard and sweets like warabimochi (mochi dipped in powder or syrup), sherbets and catalana (a crème brûlée-style custard)."

"By combining the speed of a digital kiosk with the craftsmanship of an Osaka-born institution, the chain is set to prove that "affordable" and "high-quality" are not mutually exclusive. For New Yorkers and tourists"

Sushiro, a Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain founded in Osaka in 1984, will open its first permanent U.S. location in Times Square at Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street this fall. The 9,000-square-foot flagship will occupy a three-story space previously used by a McDonald’s. The first and second floors will provide main dining rooms with 150 seats and conveyor belts, with orders placed at booths using large digital touchscreens. Dishes and drinks will move from the kitchen through the dining room to tables. A cellar level will offer a private dining room and an intimate sushi bar. The menu includes over 100 items such as rolls, sashimi, ramen, somen, steamed egg custard, and desserts like warabimochi, sherbets, and catalana.

Read at Time Out New York