Our Story

Sincerity on a conveyor belt — how Makoto came to Hylan Boulevard.

Makoto Revolving Sushi Bar interior on Hylan Blvd Staten Island
Sincerity
The Name

What "Makoto" Means

In Japanese, makoto (诚) means sincerity, truthfulness, and doing something with your whole heart. We chose it because it captures exactly how we want to run a sushi bar: honest fish, honest prices, and genuine care in every single plate that rolls down the belt.

Makoto Revolving Sushi Bar and Tea opened on Hylan Boulevard to give Staten Island a sushi experience that is fresh, fun and refreshingly unpretentious — a place where a quick solo lunch and a lively family dinner are equally at home.

Our Philosophy

Great Sushi Should Be for Everyone

Traditional sushi bars can feel intimidating — hard to read menus, uncertain prices, a quiet hush. We wanted the opposite. The revolving belt removes the guesswork: you see the food, you choose what you love, and the color of each plate tells you the price.

That openness lets families introduce kids to sushi, lets newcomers try one piece at a time, and lets regulars build the exact meal they crave. Behind the belt, our chefs hold the same standards you would expect from any serious sushi kitchen — they have simply made it welcoming.

  • Fresh, Quality FishSourced with care and cut to order throughout service.
  • Transparent PricingColor-coded plates from $2.50 to $6.50 — you always know your tab.
  • A Welcoming RoomBright, modern and built for conversation, not whispers.
Chef crafted sushi plates at Makoto Staten Island
What We Stand For

Values in Every Plate

Fresh sashimi quality at Makoto Staten Island NY
Quality

Fish We're Proud Of

We taste, inspect and cut with intention. If it would not impress us, it does not reach the belt.

Friendly hospitality at Makoto revolving sushi Staten Island
Hospitality

Warm, Easy, Genuine

Our team is here to make your visit smooth — first-timers and regulars alike are family here.

Bubble tea bar at Makoto Staten Island
Variety

More Than the Belt

Ramen, tempura, rice bowls and 30+ hand-shaken bubble teas round out every visit.

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Come Be Part of the Story

Pull up a seat at the belt and taste what sincerity is all about.