Kura Revolving Sushi Bar to Open in Redwood City
The restaurant is scheduled to debut in the spring of 2027 at the Sequoia Station Shopping Mall.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Japanese Food
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Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will open a new location in Redwood City in the spring of 2027. The restaurant will span over 4,000 square feet and feature 123 seats.
Why it matters
Redwood City was selected for this expansion to serve as a central location between existing restaurants in San Francisco and Cupertino. The brand continues to grow its national footprint with 11 additional locations currently planned.
The new Redwood City restaurant will occupy a 4,000-square-foot space equipped with 123 seats. The establishment will feature an upgraded interior design and offer a menu with 100 different options.
The players
Kura
Kura is an international restaurant chain founded in 1977 that specializes in revolving sushi bars and automated service technology.
Kur-B
Kur-B is an automated delivery robot used by the restaurant chain to transport beverages and condiments directly to guest tables.
The details
Customers at the new location can select sushi from a conveyor belt or order via touchpad, while a delivery robot named Kur-B brings beverages and condiments to tables. The site will also include the Bikkura Pon system, which rewards diners with prizes for every five plates inserted into a disposal slot.
Timeline
Kura was founded in Japan in 1977.
The new restaurant is scheduled to open in the spring of 2027.
Culture Shift
The rise of tech-enabled dining formats reflects a broader shift toward automation in the fast-casual restaurant sector. By prioritizing standardized digital service, chains are successfully scaling traditional dining experiences to meet modern consumer demand for speed and novelty.
Residents can expect the new location to reduce travel time for those currently commuting to San Francisco or Cupertino for the experience. The inclusion of automated service and prize-based systems will likely change the typical family dining routine in the area.
The takeaway
The addition of this restaurant introduces a unique dining model to Redwood City that emphasizes interactive prize systems and automated delivery. Diners should look for the Bikkura Pon system, which turns the act of disposing of used plates into a gamified experience.
Further reading
Learn more about the local culinary landscape in our Japanese Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Redwood City Pulse.
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