Sabrina was an amazing server and the food was 10/10. I would recommend coming here it is worth the wait. read more

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Really good experience here -- the food was great, the atmosphere was nice, and everything came out fast. Sabrina was our waitress and she did an awesome job. She was super friendly, attentive, and checked in on us the perfect amount. The tiramisu was also really good and definitely worth ordering. Would definitely come back! read more

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We love Genki every time we visit, but today was extra excellent. Sabrina our server was fantastic! friendly, efficient, and attentive! we will definitely ask for her the next time we visit! read more

After completing some business nearby, we were drawn to Genki Izakaya's high Yelp rating. We were not disappointed. On a weekday evening, Genki was bustling with nearly all the tables taken. Still, we were seated promptly. Noticeable, but not too loud of music was playing. We love Genki's broad menu, replete with both cold and hot appetizers, ramen, skewers, udon, fried rice, fish appertizers, nigiri, hand rolls, sashimi, special rolls, and dessert. Of course, there is a bar with liquor, sake and other drinkables. JP started out with the grilled saba (mackerel) and declared it the best saba ever. Indeed, the dipping sauce paired with the saba was also especially good. I started out with a pork bun. It was delicious with a big slab of pork, a leaf of good lettuce and a tasty dressing. We also had the miso soup. It comes in a regular and spicy version. Both were decent. I went with the regular miso and livened it up with a spoonful of the chili spice powder mix that was on the table. Note: this chili spice is potent, so use sparingly. I also went with the Wagyu beef fried rice, because I've seen Wagyu on menus for years, and finally now wanted to try it. Though perhaps a tad oily, the Wagyu fried rice was delicious. It came packed with Wagyu beef that was tender and scrumptious. Even after the saba and a plate of avocado/eel rolls, JP was still hungry, so he also ordered the butabara (pork belly), Eringi (mushroom) and zucchini skewers. These were well-prepared and tasty. Service was fine. There's a few parking spots available along the service road next to Genki Izakaya, but if there is not parking there, you'll find parking in the garage next to Giant. read more

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We've had several great meals and bar experiences at Genki and it continues to be a go-to for my wife (and she typically does not like to go to the same place multiple times). We've tried many of their small plates and enjoyed every one, and I've had some excellent drinks there (I still remember the visual of the smoke bubble popping over the top of my cocktail). Excellent and friendly staff, too - we've enjoyed sitting at the bar several times because the bartenders have been chatty and fun. The only constructive feedback I can think of is that during cold winter evenings the bar area can be a bit on the colder side. read more

This fun izakaya spot is located on the corner of a very busy Fairfax shopping area. Very limited parking (most of the spots are 30 mins) so we ended up parking in the Giant lot. The decor is great -- we were seated in a booth across from the very impressive bar. The menu had so many enticing items -- it made it so hard to choose. We split a grilled saba, Brussel sprouts and ube fries. The food came out right away, was hot and delicious. My ube colada was just ok (very strong but not very colada-y). My katsu curry rice was generous with the fried pork cutlet and curry sauce. There was so much I shared with the table. My companion enjoyed the pork belly. We actually were very happy with our food -- it tasted great -- but then.... It seemed to take so long for them to bring out my friend's A5 Miyazaki Wagyu on hot stone. We asked a few times and the rest of us had finished our food. (My friend said they could actually see in my mind that I was subtracting one or two stars). But then...they brought out the Wagyu on a stone and lit it on fire. They cooked the Wagyu and sliced it and it was incredible! So tender, so flavorful, I immediately added those one or two stars back. This was the best part of the meal, and it wasn't even my meal! They sent out a complimentary tiramisu (with Hello Kitty face) and it was delicious. read more

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Genki is a great Japanese restaurant that offers more than just your typical sushi. They offer a variety of Japanese cuisine including sushi, ramen, and even Waygu beef so there's something for everybody. They offer great cocktails which were presented very nicely. We started with pepper and beef skewers and ube fries. Beef was more tender than I expected. The ramen was tasty and spicy. Waygu fried rice was great and the Waygu stone entree was bigger than I expected. They offer a good selection of sushi but we only tried one special roll. Was too full to order dessert but we will definitely be coming back to try other dishes. read more

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Genki is a hot spot and you cannot get reservations the day of...at least that's been my experience as I've tried numerous times and the only slots available are after 830pm. Planned ahead this time and got a resy for 6:15pm on a Sunday. Place is pretty much full and its a nice Izakaya vibe. Love the design... Taking a look at the menu and there are so many options to try - yakitori, sushi, rolls, katsu, fried rice, ramen, curry...what to get?? Yellowtail/Hamachi is my fave so we go with the Hamachi Carpaccio, Tornado Omelette Fried Rice, Chirashi Don, crabmeat cucumber roll, Sky & Crumble Roll, & Chicken thighs and Beef yakitori. Probably overordered as the portions aren't gigantic but this was a bit much for the wife and I. The food is spot on. Tasty stuff. The sushi, rolls and apps are probably the best of the bunch. Yakitori is super tender but could probably be charred a bit more. The Tornado rice is good but not the best I've had. Overall we are both extremely pleased amd enjoy the visit. Great environment to get a few drinks and try different Japanese dishes. We comment that we must come back as there are so many additional items that are worth trying. read more

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4.5 stars Solid experience at Genki Izakaya. Everything we tried was delicious. It's certainly not your traditional izakaya, but it blends elements from other cuisines really well. Service was quick and we received our dishes promptly. Overall, service was standard. The ambiance is nice. We sat at the central counter and had a great view of the entire restaurant, but I'd love to try a booth next time. read more

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The food was super delicious--I crave the sushi every single day. The service was great too. I wish I remembered our server's name so I could give him a shoutout, but he was really friendly and gave us great recommendations on what to order. Food Review: Cream Croquette: 4/5 - Very cheesy and tasty, but nothing particularly special. If you like corn cheese, you would probably love this. Personally, I wouldn't order it again though :/ Gyoza: 3/5 - It was good, but nothing that really wowed me. Sky & Crumble: 4/5 - Good overall, but not my favorite roll. Lava: 5/5 - I would order this every single time. I love a good sushi roll with cream cheese, especially when it's fried. Looking forward to my next Genki meal! read more

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Probably the worst service I've ever gotten! Came in today and it was not busy at all. I waited for 40ish minutes and not a single person came to our table. I've never left a restaurant before but everything just felt disrespectful. Before leaving we tried to talk to the staff up front but it was clear they couldn't care less. read more

What is there not to like?! Great energy, stellar service, delicious sushi and creative cocktail menu made for a dining experience that was perfect from start to finish. First off, our server was amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, engaging and she knew how to walk us through the menu highlights like a total pro. Every dish we ordered was fantastic - from the appetizers to specialty rolls. I don't think it's possible to wrong here, so just order whatever it is that sounds the most appealing to you! read more

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I came to Genki Izakaya to celebrate my sister's birthday. The space was fun and bright, well decorated. They both a large menu featuring a variety of items from yakitori to sushi to udon the drinks also looked very cool but we just stuck to sake. Food wise, we started off with the softshell crab. This was personally one of my favorites. It was crispy and the crab meat was meaty. Then we got the chicken karaage and the yakitori. Of the yakitori I liked the oyster mushroom the most - a dark horse if you will - it almost tasted like scallop lolll. Was excited for the eel but it tasted a tad overcooked for my liking. Next, we ordered the cod udon and ooh this was CREAMY I didn't eat too much of it to be honest because I wanted to save room for everything else haha. We also got the toro bowl which came with a generous serving of toro, along with roe, uni, and seaweed to make hand rolls with. As for sushi rolls, we ordered the salmon twist, volcano roll, battle star, and wagyu special rolls, and the Alaska and shrimp avocado rolls. My favorites here were the battle star and volcano roll. I will note the battle star says it comes with jumbo crab but it's a mix of imitation crab as well. Overall, we really enjoyed our food! Service was great too. We would definitely come again. read more

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I recently visited Genki Izakaya in Fairfax, VA for a date night, and it was such a cozy, memorable experience. The atmosphere feels intimate -- dim lighting, relaxed energy, and the kind of space where conversation just flows without feeling rushed. We ordered several dishes to share, and everything came out beautifully presented and full of flavor. Some standouts for us were the Hamachi Carpaccio, the Battlestar Roll and Mango Tango Roll, Katsu Curry Rice, Wagyu Fried Rice, Gyoza, Crispy Toro Pavé, Yakitori Platter, and Ebi. The rolls were fresh and balanced, and the fried rice dishes were incredibly comforting. The cocktails were also a highlight -- we tried the Ichigo Cloud, White Blossom, Emerald Breeze, and Koro Oolong, and each one felt thoughtfully made rather than overly sweet. We finished the night with the tiramisu cupcake, which was the perfect, light dessert to end the meal. Overall, Genki Izakaya feels like the kind of place you want to add to your regular date-night rotation -- cozy, great service, and really solid food and drinks. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it if you're looking for a relaxed, intimate dinner in Fairfax. read more

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My husband and I came here for a great time, and overall enjoyed our time here. The location is easily accessible, and there is a parking garage nearby, with ample spots. Service is great, and our server was exceptional. We made a reservation for 5:15 PM (as all the other slots were taken), and were seated right away. It got busy very quickly! We went on a Friday night, during a holiday weekend, which also may have attributed to the business. For a drink, we shared a genki old fashioned, which was pretty good. As appetizers, we shared the yuzu cloud uni scallop and the takoyaki, which were both very good. My favorite was the uni scallop. We also shared a sushi boat. I wasn't overly impressed with the sushi and in my opinion, put way too much rice in with the sushi. Overall, we enjoyed our time here, but wouldn't be the top sushi place I would go to. read more

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Great food! Ordered the Salmon bowl and super fresh! Kids love fried udon! Sebrina also provides great and clear introduction of menu. Very happy! read more

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Genki Izakaya is an absolute gem in N. Virginia and definitely worth the visit. The vibe inside is trendy and energetic, with a beautifully decorated central bar. We started with the ube fries and chicken karaage, which were both incredibly flavorful. The absolute highlight of the night was the Japanese A5 Wagyu that was unbelievably tender and delicious. The sushi and specialty rolls are also incredibly fresh, plus the creative cocktails perfectly complement the meal. The server was attentive from start to finish, and very knowledgeable about the menu. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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Very solid spot for Japanese food. A little bit on the pricier side, but really enjoyed the yakitori, the mentaiko udon, and the tornado omelette fried rice. Some of the more "splurge" items didn't seem as worth it to me, like the bluefin tuna foie gras with uni. The sky and crumble roll was also okay, I would come back here for the cooked foods and not the sushi. Mentaiko udon was especially amazing, the creaminess really complemented the cod roe. The indoor atmosphere is very nice, good for a date night. Our server was also very nice, although it was a busy night. read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed my sushi experience at genki izakaya. We walked in on a Monday around 1:30 and had absolutely no problem getting a table for two. The atmosphere is cute, and aesthetic. Our service was great. They explained the menu and gave us their recommendations. I went with their lunch special #2 with yellowtail maki. 6 pieces of nigiri, miso soup, and a maki roll all for $21 is a great deal!! The sushi was all great and fresh tasting. I wish the nigiri pieces were all fish and not the shrimp or octopus but that's what you get when it's randomized. This was a great spot to come in for a lunch. read more

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Finally got to dine in with the family. The atmosphere was lively even for Wednesday night. We were pleasantly surprised by the service! Top notch service by our amazing waitress Sabrina! Food was delicious. We started off with a few skewers( shrimp, chicken, and quail egg wrapped in bacon), miso soup (spicy and regular), cream croquette, and pork bun. Everything was delicious! Only the chicken skewers was a bit flavorless, but well cooked! For mains we got the fatty salmon, the lava roll, mango tango roll, and volcano roll. The lava roll was definitely my favorite, but all three were delicious! The rolls were huge, and honestly we had a hard time finishing it all. For drinks we tried the white blossom, green tea, and the lychee lemonade. All super fresh bright and yummy. We will definitely be back when when we are feeling like spending some $$$$!! read more

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I came here for dinner as a double date party and I had pretty high expectations but tbh the food fell much short of my expectations. Makes sense because they have a gigantic menu and with so many items nothing can be very good. We got: - ube fries: 7/10 - was tasty but the honey mustard type of aioli didn't fit it too well in my opinion. - ikageso karaage: 5/10 - pretty oily and heavy. It would have been better if it was just the textured squid legs, made super crispy and light. I don't know why "izakayas" in America can't get this right :( - yakitori (chicken thigh, pork belly, gizzard): 8/10. These were probably my favorite thing from the entire meal. Pretty good flavor and texture, most authentic I've had outside of Japan. - bluefin tuna with foie gras and uni: 3/10. I had much higher expectations for this considering it's hefty price tag. The fish was very mid, couldn't tell it's quality. The uni and foie gras completely melded into one flavor and was overpowered by the tuna and truffle oil. The uni wasn't fresh either, my boyfriend is Japanese and he knows what old uni tastes like (has a sort of poopy taste). This was reallyyyy disappointing. - mentaiko udon: 6/10. This was relying heaaavily on the cream and not enough flavor from the mentaiko. The udon was slightly overcooked too. Still, edible. - tornado omelet: 4/10. The omelet part was good, the curry sauce was tasty but there wasn't enough of it. The "fried rice" that came underneath it all was SUCH a travesty. Such weird mushy rice! What is that!? Why do people like this? - sky & crumble 007: 5/10. Not enough fish. Very cucumber heavy. For a special roll, this was disappointing. We are ariake fans :( - yakisoba: 7/10. This was okay - a little salty but still better than our other dishes tbh. Still not very authentic though. - matcha crepe cake: 8/10. This was yummy, relies heavily on the cream but still tasty. - tiramisu: 9/10: this was great. Comes in a layered cup and was very flavorful. - yuzu cheesecake: 9/10: we got this for free on the house because of my friends boyfriends birthday. Which was very nice of them. The flavor was great, we loved the yuzu zest worked into the cheesecake. - Ichigo cloud cocktail: 9/10. This was yummy and not too sweet. I got it for the pretty picture but the taste was better than I expected. Service was pretty spotty as well and ambiance was like insane bar setting. Felt like we had to yell to hear each other because the music was insanely loud. This place has much to improve on in my opinion. Id only be back for the drinks, yakitori, and desserts. But that's probably not enough for me to want to come back. For tasty food id rather go to southeast impression down the block if I'm gonna be driving out to Fairfax anyway. read more

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I Live in Tokyo, and the closest reminder of the food when I come back to the DMV for the holidays is most certainly Genki Izakaya. Every server that has taken care of me and my group have always delivered top notch service. The inside is beautiful and it's rare to not see it busy. This place is the real deal. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in the NoVA! Now that I no longer live in the area, whenever I do get to visit - this place is an absolute must (even if I only have time to swing by and get takeout because it is WORTH it). Their menu has a super wide selection that caters to all kinds of likings whether you're in the mood for sushi, for noodles, rice dishes, or any other Japanese staples! Sushi/all their fish in general are always super fresh, melts in your mouth, and absolutely delicious. Their ramen is the best ramen spot I've had in the area. The noodles are a perfect texture giving me that authentic Japanese experience. Service is always kind and attentive! It does get relatively busy but I've never had to wait long for a table at the times that I've gone. Truly top tier experience yet still accessible to get to and with reasonable prices, you're truly paying for what you get and on top of that - there's ample parking. Can't go wrong with any of their drink options, there's a cool uniqueness and Asian-inspired touch to their drinks! Inside is beautifully decorated and the playlist is always hitting. Truly checks off all my boxes, Genki - I'd give you a 100000/5 if I could! read more

Good food and good times! This was my third time at Genki Izakaya and it did not disappoint. I came with a friend and we got ube fries, unagi don, and tornado omelet fried rice. Everything was delicious and the service was good. The portions for the omelet rice were pretty big, too. Our favorite was the ube fries because they were perfectly crispy yet light, like tempura. read more

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I have visited Genki Izakaya probably 3 times now and every time does not disappoint! When visiting, it is better to have a reservation even on a weekday night because they seem to always have a good crowd of diners. I love taking friends to this restaurant because we all usually share all the dishes and it comes out quite affordable and our bellies are happy. For appetizer we went with the Ikageso Karaage (squid) which was one of the recommendations by our server and it was a great suggestion! Decent portion for two people and a great combination of fried and chewy. I do wish the sauce was in a separate dish rather than the same dish as the squid because it was a little messy and hard to eat. My favorite entree to order is always the katsu curry with rice. The katsu curry with rice always hits harder than the udon for some reason but they are pretty much the same thing if you are debating between the two. Their entrees are a huge portion. The mentaiko udon is interesting as it is very creamy and flavorful. It is not my favorite as I would probably get tired of eating it from the creaminess if I didn't share it but it seems to be one of the popular choices here. We also shared the Sky & Crumble 007 roll which is a delicious sushi roll but we love the entrees so much that we felt the sushi didn't stand out. read more

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Genki is consistently one of the best restaurants in Northern Virginia. From service, to food, to ambiance everything is absolutely top tier. I am someone who does not like to go to the same restaurant over and over again because I get bored but that is not the case with Genki. The menu is always ever-evolving, and so varied that it is hard to order the same thing twice. What I am saying is, if you want to impress me ... take me to Genki! read more

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I love coming to Genki for their quality dishes and trying new things! Here's what I've had over multiple visits: Brussels Sprouts 8/10 - a good starter to get your veggies in, slightly crispy outer layer Ikageso Karaage 9/10 - l usually get chicken karaage but this one was just as tasty and not heavy at all Unagi Don 10/10 - I'm an unagi lover - plenty of unagi served on a bed of rice and topped with some tamago and pickled radish Mentaiko Udon 8/10 - chewy udon with lots of creamy sauce - topped with fish roe Wagyu Fried Rice 9/10 - this was flavorful!! I just wish there were more wagyu pieces Sushi Boat 10/10 - it didn't take too long for our boat to come out and all the sushi was fresh - comes with an assortment of different fishes like salmon, tuna, squid, yellow tail, etc Service is always friendly and pretty quick! Genki Izakaya has become one of my favorite restaurants and a recommendation to any friends looking to eat good in VA. read more

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The staff was friendly and attentive. I started with the Hamachi Carpaccio, which was very tasty. The fish was very fresh and had a good taste and texture. Next was the Seaweed Salad, which was good, but I would had preferred if all of the seaweed was of the bright green variety (I guess that could be a person preference) Next, I had the Japanese Chicken Wings. I was kind of disappointed with this dish. Although there were a lot of them in the order, the wings are really tiny with very little meat on them. Also, there was almost no sauce on the wings, so they didn't have much flavor. I finished things off with the Mini Cheesecake, which was good, but nothing special. I might give them a try again at some point in the future. read more

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I love this magical Japanese restaurant! Everything tastes so authentic! The Osaka roll was such a delight! I was hesitant about the mango salsa but it balanced out the flavor profile so so well. The sentosa drink is so cute!!! It is strawberry and vodka! I'll have to come back again!!! read more

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Cute ambience. The drinks are a bit sweet for me, so I don't usually get a beverage anymore. I do like most of the food. What we really enjoy are the skewers, so usually we just get those and maybe a roll or two. Items we've tried: - Samurai Katana - Sunagimo - Butabara - Gyu Harami - Eel - Eringi - Zucchini - Battlestar - Hamachi Carpaccio - Katsu Curry Udon - Got this because I was thinking of a curry udon dish when we visited Japan. Did not enjoy this though, not sure if it was a one off, but the dish was not good/made well that day - Ube Colada - Ginza Girl read more

Great food, great vibes, great service! Sabrina was an amazing server - she gave us a fantastic recommendation and was really nice! The sushi boat was aesthetic, delicious, and shareable. We also got the yakitori platter, Takoyaki, and squid legs and everything was delicious. I also got the ube colada as a mocktail along with the yuzu cheesecake, matcha, ube , and black sesame ice creams for dessert. You sincerely can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Enjoyyy read more

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Great food and wonderful service from our server Min! Our food came out very fast and was, as always, tasting amazing!

Came here for my husband's birthday. The food was really good! We ordered a hot sake and the server actually brought out warm water to keep the sake hot. The skewers, takoyaki, the fries, the tuna entree and the curry with eggs were all fantastic! If it weren't located far out in Fairfax, I would love to come more often. The Izakaya is modern looking, and there is free parking nearby. Will recommend! read more

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Everything we had was delicious! The crispy rice volcano was my favorite part but there wasn't an item we ordered that I wouldn't be happy to eat again. Staff was super friendly and the reteraunt was clean and bright inside was well. Just a super great experience overall read more

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Arrived for a 6pm reservation with party of 6, placed order at 6:15pm. Our food arrived at 7:45pm, and the manager had the nerve to come to our table 5 minutes later and tell us that our 2 hours were up. The issue was with the kitchen, and the manager's blindness to the issue - willful or not - was tone deaf at best and disrespectful at worst. Won't eat at this restaurant again. read more

Sabrina was our server and she was the absolute sweetest! Our food was amazing and I've recommended this restaurant to many people. On top of that everyone is very friendly and the environment is so welcoming and fun! read more

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I found this sushi spot on TikTok and was super impressed! My wife and I started off with drinks -- she had the Yuzu Maze, and I ordered the Ichigo Cloud. Mine was spectacular -- from the presentation to the flavors, every detail was on point. My wife wasn't a big fan of hers, but the food definitely made up for it! We kicked things off with the Crispy Volcano topped with salmon, and wow... we almost ordered two more to go it was that good! For our entrées, we had the Spider Roll, which is always a staple for me no matter where I go. As seen on TikTok, we also tried the Sky & Crumble 007 -- it was pretty good, though I wish the salmon had been seared just a bit more. And last but not least, the Frying Dragon -- AMAZING! The eel and shrimp tempura combo on that roll was perfecto! We'll definitely be coming back -- this place has officially become one of our new favorites! read more

Pretty great! I've been here twice and have enjoyed both experiences (lunch and dinner). The nigiri was consistently silky, smooth and tasted fresh. The yakitori was good, too. The momo was a bit bland, but really moist. The gyu-harami was the best - I loved how tender and juicy the steak was. The bacon uzura was tasty, as well. The spicy tuna rolls were just ok - the quality was not the best and something felt off. The 3 roll lunch special comes with miso soup, which was decent. The chicken karaage was also disappointing - it was bland and chewy/tough. The service was really great! Our server, who we had both times we went, was really friendly and attentive. Overall, I recommend Genki Izakaya for cute vibes and good food! read more

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Very yummy food. The menu is overwhelmingly huge; it feels like this Japanese Izakaya sells EVERY type of Japanese dish you could think of. The sushi rolls were great quality and all the dishes are rather large, so it's a good spot for sharing. The cocktails were great and the staff is awesome. They helped share some of their recommendations and I'm glad we followed them! read more

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We sat at the bar. Kevin took great care of us!! Started with the torched salmon app which was my favorite dish at the Yelp elite event. OMG it melted in my mouth!! Just like before. Love the rice is warm to complement the torched salmon. Bluefin symphony set delicious!!! A little bit of everything. But only one piece of everything. Hard to share if you want to try all. Bluefin tuna foi gras will definitely get again. Wagyu sukiyaki- life changing. Wow! Will get this next time too! Hamachi carpaccio was refreshing and should have been ordered first. It was very light. My friend liked the jalepeno bite to it. A lot of raw onions- don't order if on a date. lol. Three rolls: frying dragon, battlestar, salmon. Loved the frying dragon and battlestar. The salmon was good too but different and I was getting full. Matcha crepe cake was a good ending. It was amazing how lovingly they wrapped the leftovers. read more

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