Aug 22, 2011

Conveyor Belt Sushi Tokyo

Japan is a foodie county and the only one I know that combines gizmos with dining. Pictured below in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district is a conveyor belt sushi restaurant a few steps below street level.


Conveyor belt sushi, or kaiten-zushi in Japanese, is Japan’s version of fast food sushi. The conveyor belt winds its way throughout the restaurant within grasp of diners. Patrons take food from the conveyor belt as it passes by. If you look closely at the photos you can see ample condiments including big tubs of ginger on the counter.

Would the novelty of kaiten-zushi draw you in for a bite to eat?


5 comments:

Photo Cache said...

I really like this concept too. I like going to one in Chinatown. I know, Japanese food in Chinatown - that happens.

Austin Scott Brooks said...

I'm not sure how I feel about this... it's difficult to imagine fast food this way! Can you imagine a line of burgers passing you by for you to choose? It's a fun idea, just don't know how to feel about it.

R xx said...

I love sushi! I'd love to experience the real thing in Japan itself someday...

Nisha India said...

this really very creative and innovative work, i am impressed

Fly Girl said...

Now that's an innovative concept on fast food. don't think I'd go for it though, scads of raw fish standing around on a belt, with people picking at pieces doesn't sound appetizing to me.