Sushi conveyor belt chain restaurants to check out
From local budget classics to more polished Japanese chains
Taipei's sushi scene spans everything from high-end counter-only bars to efficient, budget-friendly conveyor-belt spots.
Whether originating locally or imported from Japan, these restaurants offer a streamlined dining experience tailored for convenience. Menus are offered in multiple languages, and diners can grab plates that zip past on the main belt or order specific items via touch screens.
Pricing is transparent, usually categorized by plate color or tracked digitally, making them an ideal option for solo diners, families, and anybody who wants a seafood fix without a heavy price tag.
For quick, accessible, and consistently good food, This Is Taipei recommends checking out these three major conveyor-belt chains.
#1: Sushi Express
Taiwan's homegrown, budget-friendly classic
Sushi Express is a homegrown Taiwanese conveyor-belt sushi chain known for its speed, variety, and low prices.
Established in 1996, the company has since expanded beyond Taiwan into other parts of Asia. There are a few dozen branches across Taipei, and the company also operates Sushi Express To Go locations, which focus on takeaway boxes and to-go meals.
The menu covers the usual conveyor-belt staples, including sashimi, nigiri, rolls, soups, and side dishes.
Different-colored plates represent different prices, with most costing around NT$50 and the most expensive reaching NT$150. Selected dishes can also be ordered separately rather than taken from the belt.
When This Is Taipei visited the branch at Songshan Station in August 2026, we tried the salmon sashimi, seaweed salad, crab meat salad, and the miso soup, which was particularly tasty.
The set-up is simple for those who don't speak Chinese. At the end, staff members will count up the number of plates to work out the cost. Our bill for two people came to around NT$500.
It's not the place to go to for fine dining, but it's a good option when you want something quick, inexpensive, and easy.
#2: Kura
Where your dinner comes with a side of capsule toys
Kura Sushi is a Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain that offers a slightly more polished and family-oriented experience than Sushi Express.
It opened its first Taiwan branch near Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station in December 2014 and now has restaurants across the country, including several in Taipei.
Most sushi plates cost NT$40, although ramen, udon, fried dishes, desserts, and seasonal items are priced higher. Customers can take covered plates from the conveyor belt or order directly from a tablet, with dishes delivered separately to the table. The booths are relatively private, giving the restaurants a family-dining feel.
Kura is more expensive than Sushi Express, but the food generally feels fresher and tastier. The menu includes nigiri, gunkan sushi, rolls, tempura, ramen, udon, soups, and desserts, while even the ginger and wasabi feel like a step up quality-wise.
Its best-known feature is Bikkura-Pon. Diners insert their empty plates into a slot at the table, and every five plates activates an animated game with the chance to win a small capsule toy.
This Is Taipei visited the ATT 4 FUN branch in Xinyi in August 2026. The spicy sesame pork udon noodles were a highlight, along with the tempura shrimp and fried chicken.
#3: Sushiro
A wide-ranging menu of seafood, fried food, ramen, and desserts
Sushiro is a popular Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain offering good quality seafood.
Plates are color-coded by price point, typically ranging from NT$40 to more than NT$100 for more fancy and limited-edition items. Like Kura, you can either directly take dishes directly from the conveyor belt or order from a tablet at the table.
Ordred items arrive on an express upper track that automatically shoots directly into a dedicated lane at your booth, which is fun.
The menu is extensive, featuring nigiri, gunkan, sashimi, alongside surprisingly delicious non-sushi items like fried chicken, mozzarella, and egg custard.
When This Is Taipei visited the Gongguan branch in August 2026, we particularly enjoyed the mozzarella, the broccoli salad, and the shrimp salad.
Our bill for two people came to nearly NT$900, although we did order a lot of food. The fish felt very fresh, and the portions were large, so we felt it was worth the money.
