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# Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants
Toronto's Hana Sushi Features a Monorail Ordering System

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-05 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hana-sushi
References: [hanasushi](http://www.hanasushi.ca/)

Those looking for a unique dining experience should look no further than [Hana Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-japan-mcflurry) -- Toronto's newest sushi restaurant that boasts a contemporary interior, and a monorail ordering system that will be unique to the city.

Perfect for the foodie on-the-go, this new restaurant is sure to offer a more efficient means of enjoying a sit down meal. The unique model invites diners to order on an [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikebana-reflections), which is perfect for those looking for limited interactions. Meanwhile, the color coated menu items offer a simplified means of accessing how much food they want to order. After an order is placed, guests can expect their meal to arrive by a conveyor belt, which offers an exciting and visually stimulating experience.

According to the company, this unique serving model hopes to set the establishment apart from the others in the city, offering [high-end sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course), with the convenience of a grab-and-go model. Hana Sushi is located in Toronto's Yonge and College neighborhood.

Image Credit: Hana Sushi

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Monorail Ordering System:** Implementing a monorail ordering system in restaurants can enhance efficiency and provide a unique dining experience.
- **Ipad Ordering:** Using iPads for ordering allows for limited interactions and a seamless dining experience for customers.
- **Conveyor Belt Delivery:** Integrating a conveyor belt delivery system in restaurants adds excitement and visual stimulation to the dining experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Restaurant Industry:** Implementing the monorail ordering system and other innovative technologies can disrupt the traditional restaurant industry and attract new customers.
- **Food Technology Industry:** Developing advanced ordering and delivery systems like the monorail system presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food technology industry.
- **Hospitality Industry:** The use of iPad ordering and conveyor belt delivery can revolutionize the hospitality industry by providing a more efficient and interactive dining experience.

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