From Roger’s notebook

Japanese / Sushi

Nothing Roger would return for

Latest recorded visit2016
“Terrible sushi. Super smelly and not fresh at all.”
Roger, Google Maps review (2016-04-21)

Japanese · Sushi

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Kearny Mesa, San DiegoNot recommended

A Kearny Mesa conveyor-belt sushi chain Roger rated below even Sushi Deli, describing nigiri he found smelly and a kitchen that reeked of fish.

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A Kearny Mesa conveyor-belt sushi chain Roger rated below even Sushi Deli, describing nigiri he found smelly and a kitchen that reeked of fish.

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    • Nothing Roger would return for

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    Roger’s tips on Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

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    Visit history

    Checked in 2 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Feb 22, 2016. See the check-in log

    2016-04-21day precision · source explicit
    ★★☆☆☆
    “Terrible sushi. Super smelly and not fresh at all.”

    Roger ranked this conveyor-belt sushi chain below Sushi Deli, describing nigiri that smelled off and a back kitchen that reeked of fish; he said prices were cheap but you get what you pay for.

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    From the order notes
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