Sushi Display Case

Commercial Sushi Display Cases & Refrigerated Sushi Cases

Commercial sushi display cases provide refrigerated countertop display space for sushi bars, Japanese restaurants, poke shops, seafood restaurants, and other foodservice operations that prepare and present chilled ingredients directly in front of customers.

At Nishi Enterprise, our Sushi Display Case collection includes refrigerated sushi cases, countertop sushi refrigerators, curved glass sushi display cases, straight glass sushi cases, left-compressor models, and right-compressor models from Turbo Air.

Available lengths range from compact approximately 48-inch cases to larger 60, 70, and 72-inch configurations for longer sushi counters and higher-volume operations.

For additional refrigerated equipment, browse our Commercial Refrigeration collection.

What Is a Sushi Display Case?

A sushi display case is a low-profile refrigerated case designed to sit on or integrate with a sushi bar or service counter.

The glass front allows customers to see the ingredients or prepared products being displayed while the refrigerated interior provides chilled holding space for the products placed inside.

Unlike a full-height reach-in refrigerator, a sushi case is designed around visibility and immediate access at the chef's workstation.

Why Sushi Restaurants Use Refrigerated Display Cases

Sushi bars often prepare food directly in front of customers.

A refrigerated display case allows ingredients to remain visible while keeping them positioned close to the chef's work area.

This can help organize the counter and reduce the need to repeatedly move between the service station and a larger back-of-house refrigerator for frequently used ingredients.

The case also becomes part of the restaurant's customer-facing presentation, so dimensions, glass style, finish, and counter placement all matter.

Countertop Sushi Refrigerators

Countertop sushi refrigerators are designed to provide refrigerated display without using the floor space of a conventional upright refrigerator.

They are commonly positioned directly behind or along the sushi counter, where chefs can access ingredients from the service side while guests see the display through the glass.

This makes them particularly well suited to open-kitchen concepts and traditional sushi bar layouts.

Turbo Air Sushi Display Cases

Nishi Enterprise's current Sushi Display Case collection focuses on Turbo Air commercial sushi cases.

The lineup includes the SAK curved-glass series, SAS straight-glass series, and TSSC stainless steel sushi display cases, along with additional compact refrigerated display configurations.

These families provide several lengths and compressor positions, allowing operators to choose equipment according to counter layout rather than relying on one standard configuration.

Curved Glass Sushi Display Cases

A curved glass sushi display case creates a softer front profile and a traditional showcase appearance along the sushi bar.

Turbo Air's SAK series includes curved-glass sushi cases in several widths.

The Turbo Air SAK-50R-N 48-1/4" Sushi Display Case provides a compact curved-glass configuration.

Larger SAK models are available around 60 and 71 inches for longer counters.

Straight Glass Sushi Display Cases

A straight glass sushi case provides a more angular and contemporary appearance.

Turbo Air's SAS series uses straight front glass and is available in several lengths.

The Turbo Air SAS-50L-N Sushi Display Case provides a compact approximately 47-inch configuration with the compressor positioned on the left.

For longer counters, the SAS lineup extends to approximately 58 and 70-inch models.

Curved Glass vs. Straight Glass Sushi Cases

Both styles provide refrigerated display, so the decision often comes down to restaurant design and counter appearance.

A curved glass case creates a traditional showcase profile.

A straight glass case creates cleaner, more linear sight lines that may fit modern sushi bars and contemporary restaurant interiors.

Operators should also compare overall dimensions, access arrangement, compressor position, door count, capacity, and electrical requirements rather than choosing only according to appearance.

48-Inch Sushi Display Cases

A 48-inch sushi display case is a practical option for smaller sushi bars, restaurants with limited counter space, or individual chef stations.

This size provides refrigerated display without occupying the length required by a 60 or 70-inch unit.

Nishi carries several models around this size, including curved-glass, straight-glass, and stainless steel Turbo Air configurations.

60-Inch Sushi Display Cases

A 60-inch sushi display case provides additional refrigerated display space for restaurants with a broader ingredient selection or more counter length available.

Turbo Air offers both curved and straight-glass models around this size.

The Turbo Air SAK-60L-N 59-3/4" Sushi Display Case provides a curved-glass design with the compressor on the left.

A corresponding right-compressor version is also available.

70-Inch Sushi Display Cases

A 70-inch sushi case works well for longer counters and higher-volume sushi operations.

Turbo Air offers both SAK curved-glass and SAS straight-glass cases in approximately 70-inch lengths.

The additional display area gives chefs more room to organize a broader ingredient selection across the workstation.

72-Inch Sushi Display Cases

For even longer counters, the Turbo Air TSSC-6 72" Sushi Display Case provides a stainless steel case with a tempered glass top.

This type of configuration can be useful when multiple chefs work along one sushi counter or when the restaurant needs a long uninterrupted refrigerated display.

What Size Sushi Display Case Do You Need?

The right size depends on available counter length, the number of chefs working at the station, menu variety, and how much product needs to remain immediately accessible during service.

A smaller operation may be well served by an approximately 48-inch case.

A busier sushi restaurant may benefit from a 60-inch model, while long sushi bars may prefer 70 or 72-inch equipment.

Measure the counter before ordering and leave space for other equipment, cutting boards, point-of-sale equipment, plating areas, and chef work zones.

Left-Compressor Sushi Display Cases

Some Turbo Air sushi cases place the refrigeration system on the left side of the case.

This can be useful when the kitchen layout requires the opposite end of the case to remain clear or when utility and counter placement favor a left-side compressor.

Examples include the Turbo Air SAK-60L-N, SAK-70L-N, SAS-50L-N, SAS-60L-N, and SAS-70L-N.

Right-Compressor Sushi Display Cases

Other models place the compressor on the right side.

This gives operators the ability to mirror the equipment according to the design of the sushi bar.

Right-compressor options include models such as the Turbo Air SAK-50R-N, SAK-60R-N, SAK-70R-N, SAS-60R-N, and SAS-70R-N.

Left vs. Right Compressor Sushi Cases

Compressor position may seem like a small difference, but it can matter significantly during installation.

The correct configuration depends on where the case will sit, how employees access it, and how the rest of the counter is arranged.

Before ordering, confirm which end should contain the refrigeration system rather than assuming left and right versions are interchangeable within your layout.

Sushi Cases with Two Doors

Compact sushi cases may use fewer rear access doors because the refrigerated display is shorter.

The Turbo Air SAK-50R-N and SAS-50L-N are examples of compact sushi display cases with two-door access configurations.

This can provide a practical setup for a smaller chef station where only one section of the counter needs refrigerated display.

Sushi Cases with Four Doors

Longer sushi display cases may include four rear access doors.

Multiple doors can divide the display into more accessible sections along a wider counter.

Several Turbo Air 60 and 70-inch SAS and SAK models use four-door configurations.

Sushi Cases with Five Doors

The longer curved-glass Turbo Air SAK-70 models provide five-door access.

This configuration suits a wide sushi counter where chefs may need to access different sections of the refrigerated display independently.

Stainless Steel Sushi Display Cases

Stainless steel construction gives sushi cases an appearance that coordinates naturally with other commercial kitchen equipment.

The Turbo Air TSSC series includes stainless steel sushi display cases in 48, 60, and 72-inch sizes.

The Turbo Air TSSC-4 provides a compact approximately 48-inch configuration.

The Turbo Air TSSC-5 moves to approximately 60 inches, while the TSSC-6 provides approximately 72 inches of display length.

Sushi Display Cases with LED Lighting

Several Turbo Air SAS sushi cases include interior LED lighting.

Lighting can help make the contents of the display easier for customers to see across the sushi counter.

Since these cases are customer-facing equipment, presentation can be an important consideration alongside refrigeration performance.

Sushi Display Case vs. Reach-In Refrigerator

A sushi case and a reach-in refrigerator serve different roles.

A sushi display case provides low-profile, customer-facing refrigerated space close to the chef's workstation.

A reach-in refrigerator provides much greater bulk storage capacity but is normally positioned away from the immediate sushi preparation surface.

Most sushi restaurants need both. The display case holds products required during active service, while reach-in refrigeration supports backup inventory.

Browse our Reach-In Refrigerators for larger back-of-house storage options.

Sushi Display Case vs. Countertop Merchandiser

Both are countertop refrigerated displays, but they are designed around different merchandising and workflow needs.

A sushi case is long and low so it can run along a chef's counter without blocking communication or sight lines between the chef and customer.

A conventional Countertop Merchandiser may be taller and designed more around displaying packaged foods, desserts, beverages, or other products to customers.

Sushi Display Case vs. Deli Display Case

A Deli Display Case is generally much larger and designed for a broader range of deli foods.

A sushi case uses a shallow, low-profile design specifically suited to installation along a sushi counter.

The two categories should not be treated as interchangeable simply because both use refrigerated glass displays.

Sushi Display Cases for Sushi Restaurants

Traditional sushi restaurants are the most obvious application for this equipment.

The case can sit directly between the chef and customer, allowing ingredients to remain visible as dishes are prepared.

Restaurants with several chef stations can choose longer cases or multiple smaller cases according to the layout of the sushi bar.

Sushi Display Cases for Japanese Restaurants

Japanese restaurants serving sushi alongside cooked entrées can use sushi display cases as a dedicated component of the raw bar or sushi preparation station.

Meanwhile, conventional reach-ins, undercounter refrigerators, freezers, and prep refrigeration can support the rest of the menu.

For other restaurant refrigeration categories, browse our Commercial Refrigeration.

Sushi Display Cases for Poke Shops

Poke concepts also work with a variety of chilled ingredients at the point of preparation.

Depending on the menu and workflow, a sushi-style refrigerated display can provide another way to organize selected ingredients at a customer-facing counter.

Restaurants should choose refrigeration according to the specific foods, preparation process, and service setup rather than assuming every sushi case is automatically suitable for every ingredient.

Sushi Display Cases for Seafood Restaurants

Seafood restaurants with sushi, sashimi, crudo, or raw-bar programs may use compact refrigerated displays as part of a specialized preparation station.

The low-profile glass case allows the display to remain integrated with the customer-facing counter rather than creating a tall barrier between staff and guests.

Sushi Display Cases for Hotels

Hotels with Japanese restaurants, sushi bars, buffets, or specialty dining concepts can use commercial sushi display cases as part of an open-service counter.

Larger properties may pair the sushi case with extensive back-of-house commercial refrigeration to support banquet and restaurant inventory.

Sushi Display Cases for Supermarkets

Supermarkets and specialty food markets with staffed sushi counters may also use commercial sushi display cases where chefs prepare food directly in front of customers.

The appropriate refrigeration setup depends on whether the operation is presenting ingredients during preparation or merchandising finished packaged sushi for self-service.

For packaged grab-and-go products, a larger merchandising refrigerator may be more appropriate.

Sushi Display Cases for Open Kitchens

In an open kitchen, equipment appearance matters because customers can see the workstation.

A clean glass-front refrigerated display can become part of the visual design of the sushi bar while still serving a practical refrigeration role.

Straight and curved glass options let restaurants choose a style that coordinates with the broader counter design.

How Many Sushi Display Cases Does a Restaurant Need?

The answer depends on the length of the sushi bar and the number of chefs working during peak service.

A small operation with one chef station may need only one 48-inch case.

A larger restaurant may use one long 70-inch case or several individual cases positioned across multiple chef stations.

The most efficient arrangement is the one that keeps frequently used ingredients accessible without overcrowding the counter.

Choosing Between One Long Case & Multiple Short Cases

A single long case can create a continuous refrigerated display and reduce visual breaks along the counter.

Multiple shorter cases can give individual chef stations more independent access and may provide additional flexibility when designing the counter.

Consider chef placement, compressor orientation, access doors, utilities, and counter sections before deciding.

How to Choose a Commercial Sushi Display Case

Start by measuring the available counter length.

Next, decide whether curved or straight glass better fits the restaurant's design.

Determine whether the refrigeration system needs to be positioned on the left or right side of the case.

Then compare the number of access doors, case capacity, dimensions, electrical requirements, operating specifications, and installation clearances for the exact model.

Measure Before Ordering a Sushi Case

Countertop equipment should be planned using the exact dimensions of the selected model.

Measure not only the counter length but also its depth and available space above the case.

Consider surrounding walls, partitions, other equipment, chef work areas, and customer sight lines.

The delivery path into the restaurant should also be checked before ordering larger 60 or 70-inch units.

Consider Compressor Placement Before Ordering

Sushi display cases are available in mirrored configurations because compressor placement can affect the counter layout.

Before choosing a model, determine whether the left or right end of the case needs to remain available for adjoining equipment, chef access, or counter design.

This decision is easier to make before the case arrives than after the restaurant counter has already been completed.

Planning Back-of-House Refrigeration

A sushi display case should generally be treated as part of a larger refrigeration system rather than the restaurant's only refrigerated storage.

Bulk ingredients and backup inventory typically require additional commercial refrigeration.

Restaurants can pair the sushi counter with Reach-In Refrigerators, Undercounter Refrigerators, or other products from our Commercial Refrigeration collection.

Sushi Cases & Prep Refrigeration

Some operations may combine a sushi display case with refrigerated prep equipment to create a more complete chef station.

Undercounter or prep refrigeration can hold backup ingredients below the work surface while the display case handles selected products that need to remain immediately accessible and visible.

Browse our Prep Refrigeration for additional options.

Shop Commercial Sushi Display Cases

Nishi Enterprise carries commercial sushi display cases, refrigerated sushi cases, countertop sushi refrigerators, sushi bar display cases, curved glass sushi cases, straight glass sushi cases, left-compressor models, and right-compressor models for sushi restaurants, Japanese restaurants, poke shops, hotels, seafood restaurants, and other professional foodservice operations.

Our current assortment includes Turbo Air sushi cases in approximately 48, 60, 70, and 72-inch lengths with several glass styles, door configurations, and compressor positions.

Whether you need a compact case for one sushi chef, a 60-inch refrigerated display for a mid-size bar, or a long 70-inch case for a high-volume counter, explore the collection above to compare the sizes and configurations that best fit your restaurant.