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    Kuru Kuru Sushi

    3.9 (499 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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    KURU KURU SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Red Dragon Tuna On Top W/sp Tuna Roll
    Matthew P.

    Arrived Friday evening at 7 pm and was able to be seated at the bar right away (not too busy). There is a QR code for the menu but it wasn't loading so we went in blind with the menu (no pictures). Our server was nice and constantly checked in on us. The California roll was solid as far as they go. The wasabi was not fresh and had a cool florescent green color to it and wasn't that potent. The red dragon roll was also solid and the tuna was fresh. The bento mix bowl with tempura and chicken teriyaki was overall good. The pot stickers included were passable (not very flavorful, more fried flavor). The house salad was, well, the house salad (don't think I need say more). Tempura was light and crispy (needed more sauce though). The chicken was cooked perfectly (nice and crispy, not too juicy) and had just the right amount of teriyaki sauce. The Alaska roll was heavy as it was doused in a sweet mayo sauce (a little more than I prefer) but overall solid. Considering the small location, it was very clean and pleasant. It's a little bright inside (I normally prefer a darker ambiance for sushi restaurants). Pricing was acceptable however they don't have any specials like some of the larger sushi locations. Overall, I do recommend it for mid sushi experience. Not bad, not excellent ... acceptable.

    K4 GARLIC CHILI ROLL
    Monica H.

    This place never disappoints. Been going here for years! The K4 is my favorite along with Alaskan, lobster roll and HOT roll. Always fresh. And the sushi chefs are on point.

    Today's menu

    Food is always good !!! Wish the just had a bit more versatility on the fish selection.. they seem to not have the higher end fish and shellfish. But the rest is good.. maybe a little more types of rolls or a special roll for the month would be good

    K4 GARLIC CHILI ROLL
    Trang N.

    Enjoyed coming here with my friends! We did not have a reservation and the wait time was short despite the restaurant having limited space. The food in my opinion is on the higher price range, but we all thought the sushis and rolls were tasty. Casual atmosphere. Good service. Easy parking in the shopping plaza.

    Menu
    Tara L.

    I really enjoyed Kuru Kuru. It's a fairly small place so I'm sure when it's really busy there's a bit of a wait. The waiter was very nice. Greeted us as soon as we came in and since it wasn't busy we just picked our seats and sat at the bar. We ordered a few different rolls and a salad. I liked the dressing but there was too much, more dressing than salad. I really loved the California roll and the NBC roll. Also really liked the Screen Actors roll as well. I would go back and probably order the same thing and try something new.

    Garlic edamame
    Kim K.

    Great little sushi joint in Burbank! My hubby and I decided to try a new eatery in Burbank and picked out this one. I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is small. But we were able to get a table right away. The staff was friendly. I appreciated hand sanitizer at the front door and on all the tables. They have a specials board and a small menu which included Bento boxes for dinner!!! This will bring me back got sure! So many Japan's places only serve these at lunch and I so appreciate a small variety of items for dinner! So thank you! I, obviously, ordered the chicken teriyaki and California roll bento. My hubby ordered albacore sushi roll and spicy tuna cut roll. Added garlic edamame and a large saki and we had a feast! So hubby wasn't too keen on the spicy tuna, but I actually enjoyed them. The garlic edamame wasn't very garlicky, but good. Chicken was flavorful. Cali rolls, perfect. Loved the gyozo! Miso was average, but extremely hot (temp)! Salad dressing could have been a little more, but again it all was so good! Plus a big scoop of rice! Man so much food and all for $45! Dang! Pretty sure the next time we go, my hubby and i can share the bento box and add a roll And be good! Plenty of parking (although currently the parking lot is under some construction). Park close to the CVS rather than Smart &Final. Thanks for the full belly!

    Storefront
    Akiko I.

    - Locale Destination - It's on N Hollywood way and W verdugo ave in Burbank. It's in a shopping center. Ambiance: casual Menu: very basic sushi Service: quick Parking: plenty - Conqueror's Deduction - Hamachi Kama: it wasn't cooked well for the outside to be a slightly crispy. Sushi: toro was good. The rest were really ok, not good enough for the price. - Conqueror's Deduction - It's ok. Nothing special Korean run sushi joint.

    K4 Special Roll
    Sarah A.

    Great, on-par sushi for the price point. Sushi is fresh and delicious. It's above average and good for a quick bite when craving sushi. I enjoy the K4 roll and some simple nigiri. Also get the salmon collar plate when I'm feeling a rice plate. The staff is friendly and always a pleasure. Very casual spot with a few tables, long bar and one tv. Plenty of parking.

    Orsolya D.

    I don't understand why people ask others, "Do you like sushi?" when trying to figure out a mutual meal. Of course, I love sushi! You love sushi! Your mom's best friend's uncle loves sushi! EVERYONE LOVES SUSHI! If someone exists who doesn't like sushi, whenever- wherever, then cut ties with them ASAP because they can NOT be trusted! Even though I had already eaten dinner; there was no way I could turn down a friend who remarked that he was starving and wanted sushi. This fella claimed he "knew a place" that would satisfy all sushi lovers and so off we went to Kuru Kuru Sushi. Like most sushi spots nowadays; Kuru Kuru is housed in a strip plaza/shopping center near the corner of Verdugo/Hollywood Way neighboring a Popeyes, CVS, Subway, and a Smart and Final to name a few of the plaza businesses. Kuru Kuru looks small from the exterior view... and it is also small or perhaps "quaint" from the inside. The place is not blessed in the square footage department. The first thing that hit me was the scent that brushed my nostrils. No, it wasn't delectable and appetizing. It was an AWFUL smell that was like a mixture of an old building, dirt, foul food, and overdoses of cleaning chemicals. It was so bad that I was done right then and there and wanted to high tail it out of there but my dining partner insisted on staying. Slightly less disappointing but still a let down was the absence of a welcome at Kuru Kuru. You know how chefs at the counter of sushi restaurants always welcome all patrons? Kuru Kuru was quiet as a field mouse. Okay, then. Great to be here. We sat at the counter and decided to order an app of Shisito Peppers ($7.95) to nibble on while waiting for the choices made by my dining partner of the K3 Special Roll (garlic salmon, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, salmon, and garlic chips on soy paper - $12.95) and the K4 Special Roll (Garlic chili. Spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, fresh albacore, ponzu, garlic chili oil - $13.95). The peppers were quite delicious and addicting for simply being blistered and seasoned peppers. I could eat these all day. Sadly, the peppers were the highlight and the rolls were a distance last place. They say if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all. So I will start with a polite note. The chefs at Kuru Kuru busted out the rolls quickly and the presentation was quite elegant. Plus, the pieces were large and chunky like those chonky pet memes. That's all fine and dandy but then we get to the taste... Well, I won't say Kuru Kuru is bad because it certainly wasn't like the odor in the establishment but it was simply bland. There was really no flavor at all. You might as well have a head cold with a stuffy nose because you won't taste a thing. Kuru Kuru is basically gas station sushi or the Taco Bell of sushi (meaning, it is only good when desperate late at night or drunk). Maybe I'm just a sushi snob but this was simply not worth the cost at all. Presentation and speed was all the rolls had going for them. What more can I say? I simply don't recommend Kuru Kuru at all unless you are into places that smell HORRIBLE, are uninviting, and sushi that is blander than a piece of paper. The Shisito Peppers hit the spot, at least. There are WAY better sushi spots in the immediate mileage area. Skip Kuru Kuru!

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    Great sushi - like, really great. They close at 2:30 tho so don't plan for too late of a lunch!

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