Kura Sushi, the popular Japanese chain that sends handmade sushi to its restaurant customers via conveyor belt, is bringing its high-tech service model to Union City.

The upcoming opening at Union Landing will make for six locations in the Bay Area (after San Jose, Cupertino, Pleasanton, Berkeley and San Francisco) and upward of 20 for California. Worldwide, there are more than 550 locations.

No opening date has been announced, according to WhatNow, which first reported the news.

Customers order via iPad and select plates of sushi and appetizers as they stream nearby under covered domes. Robots deliver the beverages and condiments. There’s also a special ordering system for kids.

More than 100 menu items are offered, including 30 types of nigiri, 30 hand rolls (wrapped in seaweed or so

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