I think I have a new favourite Japanese restaurant. The decor is classy, the service is great, and the food is of excellent quality. The fish quality is obviously really good, and each slice had that subtle sweetness that only really fresh produce have. We shared two set meals, which gave us the perfect opportunity to try the macki, sushi, and sashimi. The quality is consistent across-the-board. I also really enjoyed the hot tea even though it was an extra charge. I will definitely be back. read more

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Discovered this restaurant with coworkers. Came for lunch and dinner on seperate occasions. Theres limited tables so be sure to make reservations for lunch as it could get busy during lunch hours. Theres parking on the side of the restaurant. Lunch bentos were excellent! The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and had generous portions. Tempura batter was light and crispy. The only complain was the shrimp in shrimp tempura was a but mushy. The takoyaki was a great appetizer to share. Ordered a sushi boat to share for dinner on a seperate occasion and the sushi was fresh. I would recommend to try this place if your in the area. Be sure to call to check if there's tables available before arriving or if they are opened. I had attempted to come on another day but could not get a hold to confirm whether they were opened or not so definitely call to double check. read more

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Wow, what a gem! We came here to try something that we haven't tried before in our area and were pleasantly impressed! First of all, the inside is decorated beautifully and was a nice atmosphere to be a part of. The service was nice and not too slow nor quick. Although the food was pricy at first glance, when we got it, we instantly understood the value of it and quality. It was probably the best quality for the price in the area. read more

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Sushi is fresh and tasty here. NGL, price is a bit high for what you get (quality/quantity) when compared against other mid-tier sushi restaurants. Service is good, friendly. My suggestion would be to not use fragrances like perfume, it's a bit strong which clashes with the enjoyment of the meal. The restaurant's decor is aesthetically pleasing. Good to try I'd you're in the area. read more

Genji Sushi - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

Wanted to give this place a try after a family member gave it high praise. Dropped by for lunch. We both had their bento box lunches. Protein was fresh and nicely prepared. A bowl of miso soup came with the meal. This was one of the best prepared miso I've had in a long time. Broth was clean right to the last sip. Most places don't mix/dissolve the miso paste properly resulting in a gritty last few sips. Over all price is excellent for a dine in meal. You'd pay the same or more for takeout at some places. Establishment clean, nice decor. Service friendly and efficient. read more

Genji Sushi - Salmon sashimi, nigiri, California roll. $20 - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

Excellent food, good ambiance, reasonable prices, great service. Had the Tempura (some shrimp, some veggies) - nice light flakey batter. Unagi & Avacado roll and Atlantic roll were both seriously good, fresh and delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Genji Sushi - aweful service. The lady takes the wrong order on the phone and pushes to give a big tip. Never order from this place read more

The highlight here is their nigiri! I'm usually a maki girl, but their cuts of fish, portion, variety definitely beats anything in my City - yes, even my usual sushi place. Maki, on the other hand, was "drier" both the fish and the rice. Miso soup/salad (iceberg lettuce) were meh. So don't judge this place based on the accompanying apps! Service was actually upbeat and friendly. Solid 4/5. read more

Genji Sushi - Sushi Dinner B - $24 - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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I'm sad this place is so far from home - the food is delicious and the service is great. Had a large group (13) and they reserved a big table by the window - sort of our private area. I ordered the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls and they were yummy- fresh and a bit spicy. It's hard to find ones that are actually spicy. While it isn't a big place, the menu has lots of options- my friends got the small sushi boat and there were plenty of variety for 2 people. The prices are good - you are definitely getting your money's worth here! read more

Genji Sushi - Sushi boat (small size) - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is not an ayce joint and only bentos are served for lunch. The food was great, and the atmosphere was intimate. However, there definitely were a few hiccups - for instance, upon entering the waitress forgot to give us a menu so we sat there waiting until she came back asking if we were ready to order. She realized her mistake and apologized, then handed us a few copies to look over. After ordering our food, she forgot to give us plates so I had to ask for some. It wasn't even busy so not sure why it was one thing after the other. Pretty much after the plate incident it was getting better but nonetheless a hassle for us to remind her of small things when we should just be enjoying our meals. The food was delicious and very good in my opinion. The portion sizes are decent, with the perfect ratio of rice to veggies and meat. All of the prices were also pretty comparable to most sushi places. The bathrooms were clean, and behind a separate door so you don't smell anything emitting from them. The atmosphere is nice and intimate and service in general is pretty friendly. This place is quite small, so prepare to wait unless you have a reservation or come at a good time when there's tables available for walk-in's. There is free parking right in front of the vicinity. read more

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Been a loyal customer for the longest time and my visits have always been perfect. Going to have to take off one star for the multiple price increases that I have went through since being introduced to this sushi restaurant. I try my best to always visit during lunch for their spicy bento lunch. For $16, it's a spicy bulgogi bento box with a spicy salmon roll, rice, salad, miso soup and orange sliced up to end the meal. For dinner, they have the same bento but comes with shrimp and vegetable tempura - it was $18 when I first remembered but it could possibly now be $22-24 (I may be wrong). See what I mean by the price increase? Just a heads up - current menu on website does not reflect the actual prices at the restaurant. I've been drawn to their spicy salmon rolls and I can say that I cannot find anywhere else that makes spicy salmon as tasty as Genji. Their Fantastic Roll is also a classic. It's hard for me to try other menu items because of this. Service is always attentive. This place is highly recommended. read more

Sushi is close to my heart. That wasn't always the case, but you come to love the stuff after friends drag you to enough Asian restaurants. So read on to see how Genji Sushi ranks atop my sushi experiences. Genji Sushi is a small to medium sized sushi restaurant in the North York area, along Steeles Avenue. It has an intimate and elegant vibe that could certainly suit a date, but works for just about any small group experience. Lastly, word to the wise, Genji is an à la carte restaurant. I was interested in a little bit of variety, so I sprung for the sushi & sashimi dinner, $30. This comes with 11 pieces of assorted sashimi, 7 pieces of assorted sushi, 3 California rolls, and 3 spicy salmon rolls. Overall, I would say that I was quite satisfied. The entire plate gave the impression of care and freshness. All of the fish tasted very fresh and had the texture to match, the ginger was a welcome regular ginger colour rather than the perplexing pink that I'm often served, and some at the table were of the opinion that they serve real wasabi instead of the wasabi-adjacent horseradish version. (Who knows if it actually was.) I would say that if you're dining at Genji, you are dining for the fundamentals of a sushi meal done right. They don't appear to care for featuring creative varieties of rolls with novel toppings. They go by the book. And my personal note; I think AYCE sushi is overrated. This meal was plenty, and if you're dying for variety, just order different things with friends. Problem solved. Go to Genji! You'll like it. read more

Genji Sushi - Storefront - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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I ordered take out but it was delicious! The restaurant is really quaint and cozy and the staff were super nice. Next time I will definitely try dining in. Here's what I ordered: 1) spicy bulgogi dinner - recommended! Spicy and very flavourful 2) spicy salmon roll, dynamite roll, spicy scallop roll - all were excellent! Flavourful, fresh, and perfect rice ratio 3) Kalbi short ribs appetizer - very tasty! 4) Kani salad - standard and good 5) uni sushi - susprised they carried it and it was super fresh All in all, great food and great value. Will definitely return. read more

Genji Sushi - A whole lotta take out. So nice - they gave us tons of soy sauce, wasabi, and complementary miso soups / salads. - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

Genji Sushi is one of the better Japanese/Korean restaurant in the area. Great to come here for lunch if you are in the neighbourhood. Especially they serves lunch till 4 pm, with 32 different items to choose from $7.95. We decided to get these to share, all nicely presented in a bento box with salad and our orange dessert... Spicy Bulgogi ($8.95) - with 8 piece of spicy rolls - my DC commented that the bulgogi is a little spicy, but of course I found them to be A-OK Lunch Combo Special B ($15.95) - the fish selections are just little boring: Salmon and Tuna - Good big portion but the price to match too - Shari rice is nicely prepared Waitresses here are nice and smiley, services are good and efficient. Genji Sushi is a decent place to meet up your friends for lunch and chit chat a little if you are in the neighbourhood.. but doesn't really worth a special trip. read more

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Very delicious, with thin rice layer ( literally one layer) and obviously fresh and high quality ingredients. Just takeout during coronavirus. Only comment is the price point, obviously the green dragon was amazing and you are paying for the quality, so if you are not comfortable paying 15$ for a role that is not enough to fill you up, this place is not for you. read more

Very authentic Japanese restaurant. Very fresh selections and fair portion. Pricing is just a little high but for the fresh sushi, it's worth it. Inside is just a bit small, make sure you go early for lunch cause it's always packed. Dinner will get busy later on. Location wise it was a bit hard to find if you are not in the area. read more

The sushi here is amazing. Very high quality. The pricing is a bit disproportionate to the quantity though. I prefer quality over quantity personally, but the pricing is a bit much compared to other places in the area that have similar quality food. Over all I do like the place and go a few times a year. Service is very good. Very friendly people. Food is always excellent. And the ambiance is nice as well. Good establishment. I do recommend checking it out. read more

What a beautiful little place! Some of the best sushi I have had in awhile. We had the dynamite roll and the yam tempura roll (the best yam roll full stop I've ever had, I could have eaten a whole plate of these!) Really polite staff and a really beautifully decorated restaurant, with little wood booths for a really intimate experience. I love finding little holes in the wall like this place. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Toronto. read more

I love this place. Food is always great no matter what we try. Personal favourites are the shrimp tempura roll and the dynamite. Staff is really friendly too and they are pretty quick with orders. read more

I really liked this place! It's a small little restaurant tucked into this nondescript brick building, but the interior is very nice. The employees were Korean, so am I safe to assume this place is Korean owned? The names of some of their dishes are very straightforward, as in they're literally what they give you. I ordered this salmon box while my friend got the chicken teriyaki one. It came in a cute little bento box with six salmon maki (was supposed to have avocado, but I asked for that to be removed), six salmon sushi, and a few cuts of salmon sashimi. There was also a bowl of miso soup, green salad, and sliced orange provided. The salmon did not taste or smell fishy at all, which is an obvious good sign as it indicated how fresh the fish was. I didn't try my friend's food, but she got chicken teriyaki, rice, and sashimi in her box (+ miso soup, salad, and orange). She told me that the chicken teriyaki was larger and more flavourful than she expected, which is always a good thing to hear! Service was standard. Both our bills came up to a little under 20 dollars each. If you're a student on a budget (like I'm supposed to be...), then maybe you should save this place for a special day. Otherwise, Genji is great, and would be a very cute date idea! *Note: I was not on a date, but this little restaurant had some vibes going f read more

Genji Sushi - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Went here before a chocolate truffle making yelp event in vaughan. Had a long hard day at work today so I really needed a great meal. J.W came about 35 mins after me so the pretty Korean servers were probably feeling sorry for me lol I ordered a small hot sake and the server was like just... for... you? Lol I waited for J.W. to come before taking my first sip. Love hot sake with my sushi. Ordered the valentine roll because I wanted some crisp and lots of fish! It's the dynamite roll with spicy tuna covered with tuna and salmon sashimi. It was large and full of fresh flavor. The price was fair for the quality. The best part was that the shrimp tempura in the dynamite roll remained crispy throughout the whole roll. The fish to rice ratio was awesome! Had a spicy gyoza off my J.W's plate and it was the right amount of sweet and spicy. Can't rmm the roll he got but it was okay. The service was good, the atmosphere intimate with nice instrumental music playing in the back ground. All in all I would go back and try their Dragon Legend Roll and different types of appetizers. Tips! They have quinoa and brown rice for a dollar or two extra! read more

Genji Sushi - Sake - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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This is a half decent restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Right off the bat, you will be impressed by how clean and well decorated it is. Complete with washitsu-style seating along the perimeter, it makes for an interesting and relaxing dining experience. The service is quick. We must have been in and out in 30 minutes or less. The Lunch Menu is served from 11:30-4:00. It is a mix of Bulgogi, Teriyaki style dishes and sushi combos. I couldn't quite find a combo that spoke to me. I picked the Salmon Sushi + Sashimi + Maki combo. 17 pieces altogether for $13.95. I think I will have to layoff the salmon for a while! Otherwise, the bento style presentation was neat. The fish was cut thick and looked quite fresh. I thought it was missing the ornamental stuff that makes sushi look nice and taste good. Some might prefer the focus shifted to fish. I will recommend this place to any poor soul who works in the area or goes to York, as it is by far the best sushi option in the area. read more

Genji Sushi - Salmon sushi, maki and sashimi combo - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

This is my favourite sushi place in Toronto. My go-to is the fantastic roll, which is spicy salmon topped with avocado, chives, and panko crumbs. The kamikaze roll is another good one. All the ingredients taste super fresh and service is great. I just wish they would open another location that is more easily accessible. read more

Genji Sushi - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

I've been to the this place at least thirteen times, and I have to say that overall the restaurant provides a nice environment, accompanied by a friendly staff and a very tasty food. Their mushroom soup and salads are especially delicious. One thing to mind though, the place is a little expensive, so dot be fooled by the $$ sings. The place should have $$$$ instead. read more

It's sad that this restaurant is so hidden, because it is wonderful. Great atmosphere for one. Waitstaff are friendly and attentive. The sushi is good. It's expensive, but it's very good quality. I hope to return soon. read more

Decor 4/5 Nice clean contemporary space. Booths large and private. Well lit. Take your parents or fussiest friends. Service 4/5 Fast and attentive. Asian staff. Good english. They told me kitchen closed at 945 so I was made to order all at once. Food came fast. They were not busy and trying to close but never rushed me per se. My server left 1/2 way thru my visit - her day was done. Another server (owner?) took over. Ez rock music. Food 3.5/5 Miso soup good. Avocado salad above average - good portion and fresh - avocado sliced in too big chunks and dressing too vinegary. Sashimi was fresh and sliced well - but not the highest end cuts/picks. Spicy salmon roll was average or slightly below - too much of a mushy mass. Overall - 4/5 This is the prototypical sushi place. Not high-end top 5 sushi but almost perfect. And great value. read more

Genji Sushi - the dining area of a restaurant - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

The best sushi house I have been to considering its affordable price and quality of the food. Ambient is nice and cozy and the servers are always friendly. I have been here many times and have always satisfied beyond my expectation. Portion for small sushi and sashimi boat is very generous. All of their rolls is very amazing. read more

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Ambiance/decor-4 Service-3 Food-3 Strikeouts-0/3 Came here for lunch with 16 people. The decor is average, but tidy and the cups are pretty cute. The lights are also very classy. The service was mediocre, she took out orders accurately and was able to split bills quickly. Though there was not many people at the restaurant, and the service was still slow. They should have more than 1 person waiting people. She did give us a lot of spicy mayo though, which is nice when we asked. Got a dragon roll and a sushi and sashimi lunch box. The dragon roll was an average size, I've seen bigger (Mi Ne). The taste was decent, and the rice was good. Actually the rice was better than the fish at times too, which is both a good and bad thing. The nigiri was small though and had too much wasabi. Small piece of fish with a small ball of rice. Overall an average place, with decent sushi. There's honestly worse sushi places out there. Not a bad place to drop by when you're close by! read more

Genji Sushi - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, in an area that's essentially a food desert, this place is easy to miss. Inside, there's a cozy ambience with booths that offer good privacy, and clean bathrooms. Service was excellent, our waitress was polite and prompt. Regarding the food, I have absolutely no complaints. As usual, I got my standard order of tempura and red dragon roll as a meter stick for any new sushi restaurant, and this place was appreciably above average. The tempura was battered nicely and quite light - there's nothing worse than broccoli caked with oily half cooked batter. The roll was excellent as well, with an excellent filling to rice ratio, packed full of avocado and tempura shrimp that was still crunchy. The one deterring factor is the price - the total for these two items ran me at about $30 including tip, which is a little meh in my opinion. Almost took this place to 3 stars for me, but not quite. Would definitely come back. read more

Expensive but amazing rolls!!!! So worth it. The service is great and the food is delicious! -Decor is outstanding -Wouldn't expect such a beautiful place when looking on the outside -Service was awesome -Love the secluded sitting area read more

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I came here the other day for lunch with a few people. I'm not a sushi fan so do not ask me about any of that. My buddy recommended the spicy bulgogi lunch special and I trust his food recommendations so I went with that. They start you off with a miso soup which was fine, but not especially flavourful (maybe it's supposed to be bland?). The lunch specials are served in bento boxes and your meat selection is served with sticky rice, cold noodles, a very small salad, and a slice of orange. It wasn't a lot of food so if you're particularly hungry or have a large appetite, you might want to consider ordering some appetizers or sides. I could have used more of the bulgogi because the amount of protein seemed a little stingy. Perhaps the dinner portion is larger. The bulgogi tasted pretty good, but it definitely wasn't what I would consider spicy. It was more mildly spiced, but not everyone likes spice so your mileage may vary. The rice, cold noodles, and salad were serviceable but forgettable. The restaurant is pretty petite, but service was quick and friendly and we were out in under an hour so that was great. I would come back when I'm in the mood for a relatively light lunch. read more

I would say the quality of food at Genji Sushi is alright for the price they charge. Nothing special, but nothing bad either. I was there at around 1pm and the place was packed with what seemed like people who work nearby. The food was alright, like at any mid-range Japanese restaurant in the $10-$15 price range. Would I come back here? Yes, if I'm in the area and happen to be craving Japanese food. Otherwise, I might go to Suliko for some Georgian food (2 min drive east on Steeles). read more

Genji Sushi - $13 - Chicken teriyaki with 6 california rolls lunch special bento box - Japanese Near Me - North York, Ontario

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Fantastic tempura and great value! I was having a tempura craving and decided to try out their Tempura Dinner and Tempura california roll. Both were super fantastic, exactly the light and crunchy I was looking for and so much tempura. Definitely coming back. read more

I brought my fiancé here on Saturday night for his birthday, and it was absolutely amazing! At first, our service was really slow. Our waitress was tending to other tables as they were getting ready to leave, so she was putting their leftovers in takeout boxes and cashing them out. After they left, she came to take out order. My fiancé and I usually only go to AYCE sushi, however for this special occasion and the fact that I dressed up, we decided to eat a la carte. The quality and freshness of sushi definitely made up for the slow service in the beginning. The fish quite literally melted in your mouth, and every bite was just as delicious as the first one. We started off with tea and miso soup, then we ordered 2 spicy salmon hand rolls, sakura rolls, volcano rolls, and tamago sashimi (I may be forgetting 1 more roll). We came here for sushi, but being half Korean myself, I would love to come back and try their Korean dishes based on the positive experience we had from the sushi. We made a reservation about 2 hrs beforehand, and we were seated in a little booth tucked in the corner. The decor was very cute and Asian-like, the environment was very pleasant, and overall I got a great vibe from this place. 10/10 I would definitely recommend, especially for a special occasion or a date night. You won't be disappointed! read more

In the wasteland that is Keele & Steeles, Genji Sushi is a welcome oasis of good quality food. It's an especially great place to get away from the York campus for lunch. Good sushi, a bit pricier than some of the cheap downtown places, but this is a much more thoughtful product. Good lunch specials and really great decor! The place gets crazy busy around noon so try to come a bit earlier to get a seat. It's a small place, and so they may not be able to accommodate parties of more than six at one table. read more

The food is good but not worth it as the culture of the managing staff is not generous. Staff is unpleasant service is slow and they never offer compliments for waiting customers Too be because the food is actually good read more

As far as sushi restaurants go that aren't AYCE and $100/meal, this place tops it. The place isn't too big and gets quite busy during lunch hours so go in the late afternoon (lunch menu ends at 4pm by the way). When I come here, the waitress' are always polite and the service is great. The food quality is also decent. I suggest you try the Fantastic Roll - my favorite of all time. It comes at a higher price tag though, $12.95 for 8 pieces but this is the roll of all rolls if you're into spicy salmon. You should also try the Spicy Maki Bento during lunch hours: 6 spicy salmon + 6 spicy tuna + salad + miso soup + an orange. I wouldn't go for the chicken teriyaki items as it is just 'OK'. read more

This place is solid. It's a tiny restaurant with not much of a street-front presence, so I found the restaurant through Yelp and the recommendation of a friend. The interior has a nice ambience and almost makes you forget that you're in the middle of nowhere at Keele and Steeles. They also pack quite a few booths and tables into the restaurant while still maintaining spaciousness and privacy. A friend and I ordered four rolls - the Spider Roll, Philadelphia Roll (my favourite), Dragon Roll, and Rainbow Roll. These were great - absolutely no complaints with the food. They were, however, a little on the pricy side, especially when factoring in location. The service was notably accommodating too, considering we came very close to their closing time at 10:30. Overall, my first experience at Genji was solid. I'd come back. read more

Catch them if they are open. Genji often closes early if there are no costumers. Call ahead to be sure. Excellent maki rolls here, creative combinations, freshly prepared and tightly rolled. Go Train, Valentine and Ninja makes for the perfect trio. Miso is hit or miss and the salmon sashimi is probably prepared from frozen, so there are more reliable establishments that supply these delights, however. 4 stars for great maki! read more

This is a take out review** We were looking for some late night sushi to go. Yelp to the rescue. Genji was rated #2 in our area and it was absolutely delicious! We ordered the small sushi and sashimi party tray and called for take out. We were told it would take roughly 30 mins. It took around 20- so that's a bonus when you're hungry for sushi! When we arrived, early, they nicely served us complementary tea. The tray was just enough for two people. It came with plenty of wasabi, ginger and soy sauce (yes!). The sushi and sashimi was delicious- we substituted the salmon roll for more California roll (no extra charge- yay!). The soup was tasty, but the salad was nothing special. I'd come back and try their lunch specials one day. read more