Back in the 2000s, I remember visiting Genki Sushi, the first kaiten-zushi (restaurants that use conveyor belts to serve sushi and other offerings) in Singapore. It subsequently exited the market and returned a few years ago.

Judging by recent developments, the conveyor belt sushi is making a resurgence, with Sushiro — the largest kaiten sushi restaurant chain in Japan — joining the foray alongside other chains like Sushi Express, Sakae Sushi, Nihon Mura Express and its compatriot Chojiro from Osaka that also made its debut here last year.