Revolving sushi restaurant with 100+ menu items opening soon in Ballantyne
Charlotte’s newest revolving sushi bar is poised to open later this week.
Kura Sushi will debut Friday, July 17, at StoneCrest at Piper Glen in Ballantyne, marking the chain’s first-ever restaurant in North Carolina. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
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Sushi plates start at $3.75, and the first 150 seated guests will get a commemorative T-shirt to mark the special occasion, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
The eatery, known for its interactive, tech-driven culinary experience, will occupy the former Pearlz Oyster Bar, which closed in 2023 after an 8-year run. Customers will have “more than 100 menu items at their fingertips.” Think: classic sushi and nigiri, plus fried wontons, noodle bowls and sides of squid.
Plates are served via a two-tier conveyor belt system. The primary belt carries sushi plates through the entire dining area while a secondary express belt delivers items ordered on the touch panel menu directly to customers’ tables.
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Sushi lovers can also expect a dose of dinnertime fun with Kura Sushi’s mascot, Mutenmaru. The tiny animation appears on tablet screens when you place a certain number of plates into the disposal slots at each table.
“Deposit 15 plates and he’ll reward you with a prize,” according to the restaurant.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar will be open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Location: 7804 Rea Rd, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28277
Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese
Instagram: @kurasushi_usa
This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
