Kura Sushi USA Adds New Core Menu Items Featuring Southern Bluefin Toro

Explore 11 new sushi plates and hot sides crafted from real ingredients available now at all Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations nationwide

Sep 24, 2024 - 10:02
Sep 24, 2024 - 10:04
Kura Sushi USA Adds New Core Menu Items Featuring Southern Bluefin Toro
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Sushi roll out the red carpet for Kura Sushi USA, Inc’s. new menu additions available now across all Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations. The leader in technology-driven dining and authentic Japanese cuisine’s menu reflects the brand’s commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients while delivering an experience rooted in traditional Japanese culture.

“We are dedicated to delivering a one-of-a-kind eater-tainment experience while maintaining our uncompromising commitment to quality,” said Hideto Sugimoto, Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain and Menu Development at Kura Sushi USA, Inc. “Each new dish is crafted to reflect the rich culinary traditions of Japan through bold, authentic flavors that are delicious and unforgettable.”

The centerpiece of the new menu is Southern Bluefin Toro, a premium cut sourced off the coast of Australia’s oceanic depths. This chu-toro middle cut offers a rich, buttery flavor and is also available seared, allowing diners to enjoy its exceptional texture and taste.

The complete list of new core menu offerings include:

  • Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp): Delicate sweet shrimp on Kura specialty sushi rice.
  • American Wagyu: Savory slices of premium American wagyu on Kura specialty sushi rice topped with crispy garlic chips.
  • Assorted Vegetable Tempura: Vegetable variety of zucchini, carrot, green beans, kabocha pumpkin and lotus root tempura with a side of grated radish topped with ginger and savory soy sauce
  • Charbroiled Mackerel: Aged mackerel, charbroiled to enhance its smoky flavor on Kura specialty sushi rice
  • Fried Shrimp Wonton: Golden deep fried wontons filled with shrimp, enhanced with a garlic ponzu topped with fresh green onion.
  • Fried Tuna Sticks: Crispy yellowfin tuna sticks served on a bed of lettuce alongside a smooth yuzu cream sauce.
  • Seared Hokkai Octopus: Expertly seared octopus from Japan on Kura specialty sushi rice.
  • Seared Salmon Toro: Perfectly seared salmon belly on Kura specialty sushi rice.
  • Seared Southern Bluefin Toro: Seared Australian bluefin chu-toro on Kura specialty sushi rice drizzled in garlic ponzu topped with green onion.
  • Southern Bluefin Toro: Rich and buttery Australian bluefin chu-toro on Kura specialty sushi rice.
  • Umami Oil Hokkai Octopus: Octopus from Japan and green onion on Kura specialty sushi rice drizzled in a savory oil.

In addition to the new dishes, Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll has been brought back on the menu by popular demand.

  • Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll: Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado and sesame wrapped in Kura specialty sushi rice and dried seaweed with tuna drizzled in yuzu cream sauce and a sweet soy sauce topped with jalapeño.

Kura Sushi combines traditional culinary practices with the innovative two-layered conveyor belt to provide diners with a unique eater-tainment experience. It is known for prioritizing freshness and quality, ensuring that all ingredients meet the high standards of Japanese cuisine. This commitment allows guests to enjoy authentic dishes while experiencing a unique and engaging environment.

To learn more about current menu options, please visit kurasushi.com.

About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a leading technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with more than 60 locations in 18 states and Washington D.C. that offers guests a distinctive dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., a Japan-based revolving sushi chain with more than 600 restaurants internationally and 45 years of brand history. For more information and to find a nearby location, please visit https://kurasushi.com and follow us on Facebook @kurasushiusa, Instagram @kurasushi_usa, X @kurasushi_usa, and TikTok @kurasushiusa.