Guide to sushi train plate colors and pricing in Hong Kong conveyor belt restaurants.
At conveyor-belt restaurants, plate colour usually signals price — but systems differ by chain. Understanding the colour code (or single-price model) keeps your bill predictable.
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🎨 How Plate Pricing Works
Traditionally, each plate colour or pattern maps to a price tier, tallied at the end. Some chains simplify this: at Sushiro, plates are a single price regardless of item. Genki uses touchscreen ordering rather than a coloured belt, so pricing shows on screen as you order.
📋 Systems by Chain
| Chain | Pricing Model | How You're Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Sushiro | Mostly single-price plates | Plate count tallied |
| Genki Sushi | Touchscreen, per-item | System tracks your order |
| Hama Sushi | Belt + low flat pricing | Plate count |
| Kura Sushi | Colour/flat tiers + plate game | Counted, with prize game |
💡 Reading the System
💡 Key Point: Check the price guide at your table or on the touchscreen before ordering. Watch for premium seasonal plates that sit outside the standard tier and cost more.
⭐ Pro Tip: Glance at the table's price guide or touchscreen before diving in — single-price chains like Sushiro make budgeting simple, but premium seasonal plates can sit above the standard tier.