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Genki Sushi

4.2 (82 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Chirashi Sushi
Mindy O.

This was my first visit after this place became Genki Sushi. The inside had light cosmetic remodeling, but the layout and the overall feel were almost the same as the previous establishment. They have lunch menu and lunch specials. I had Chirashi Sushi, and it had a good amount of fish (16 pcs?) for $35. Better price than having a sashimi plate with the same amount of sashimi. It came in two separate compartments: sashimi and rice. It was nicely plated, and the sashimi was fresh. The stacking containers looked old and needed some upgrade, though. Overall, the price seemed more expensive than the competitions. They have a lot of tables and relatively quiet atmosphere if you want a relaxing ambiance and enjoy conversations.

Kim M.

We wanted fusion rolls for lunch on a Friday and we got it here! Lots of people during lunch on a Friday, but there's plenty of seating. Well-curated photos and menu, which was so helpful since there was quite a selection. Our rolls were delicious. One was baked, and it had a very strong and tasty sauce. One had a light vinaigrette-style dressing, which complemented the fish beautifully. The third had a lovely balance of heat, fish, avocado, and crunch. The miso soup was one of the best ones I've had in a restaurant. They used white miso, and it was very flavorful! The right amount of tofu and wakame. Maybe add a little chopped green onion for color? Tasty lunch. Happy we went.

Krajicek K.

We arrived at 8PM on a Friday night. Got seated immediately. Fresh and good quality sashimi! We ordered 3x3 sashimi, Uni nigiri, chirasi bowl, and 2 rolls. All were delicious. Services were prompt. We didn't felt rushed either. Enjoy our meal!

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Sena Y.

Our first visit since the restaurant changed, and it was a mixed experience. The fish was fresh and the food was good overall, but service felt rushed and unfriendly. Our edamame came out after several mains, and when I asked about it, I was told it "takes longer to make than the sushi rolls," which came off a bit dismissive. The chirashi bowl had great hamachi, salmon, and scallops, but imitation crab for $35 was disappointing. Prices are fair, but the service left a lot to be desired. Not the worst, but probably not a return spot for us.

Richard A.

Haven't been here in a while since owner change. Sushi and tempura really good. Nice portions bit on expensive side. Recommend

Tempura Soba

We didn't realize there's a short period where they closed before dinner so I recommend checking the times before going! Came 5 minutes after opening dinner and the place was PACKED on a Friday. Super quick service, I got the tempura soba and it was served with chili powder bottle. I always appreciate that because I use way more than probably the average person and I need constant access to the spice. Such a warm and comforting meal with this rain!

Char B.

Walking into this place, it is kinda hidden because it is covered by other businesses. But as you walk through there is super cute lighting throughout the whole shopping center. Date night vibes. The sushi place itself has a lot of seating. Staff is super friendly. Nice option of low or regular sodium soy sauce. Only thing it there is a ballet or dance studio above so it was a little loud at first. Sushi quality is great would recommend lots of choices.

Crunch roll, Sakura roll, USA roll
Joseph Y.

Taste: 4 Value: 3 Service: 3 Came here to try out the sushi after Akai Hana closed. They have many of the same dishes as Akai Hana, but not the same staff. The remodeling of the restaurant took down the photos Mr. Nakamura had up of fishing expositions and replaced it with big screen TVs. Soft shell crab roll is still one of the better rolls there. Other rolls were good too. Though the wrapping was not tight and several rolls came undone. Service was mediocre with our waitress taking our order and delivering food only. Had to flag her to get the bill. No check ins along the meal. I'd go back again, but it doesn't have the same quality and charm as Akai Hana.

Mike H.

Wow! A hidden gem with some of the best sushi I've ever had. Owner Tony Chang watched over us, shared some jokes, and made for a very special business dinner. Pink Sake, Soju, and an incredible array of fresh delicious sushi. Great katsu too. You have to try Monday Night roll and No Pressure roll. Even accommodated my no avocado request. We'll be back! Thank you!

Sushi + Teriyaki chicken & rice Dinner Special
Justin C.

This is a cute Japanese restaurant tucked away in Rancho Bernardo. There's currently some construction going on in the plaza so it was a little tricky to find. We went right at opening at 5 pm and we were the first to be seated. Seating picked up in a big way at 5:30 and by 6 pm the restaurant was pretty full. I ordered the dinner special sushi + chicken teriyaki & rice ($24.95) and it did not disappoint. The portion size on the chicken teriyaki was generous and the chicken was piping hot right off the grill. The side sashimi sushi slices were thick and fresh. Even the miso soup was fresh and home made and the salad was crispy with a perfect home made dressing. Service was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and polite. It felt like I was back in Osaka for the evening. Will definitely be back!

When Akai Hana closed its doors, we were devastated. We had been going to this sushi bar/restaurant in Rancho Bernardo for over 20 years, since it was called Shien of Osaka. We were used to their really high-quality, fresh fish and great service. We brought friends and family there, and we made friends there, too, as we shared our favorite rolls and nigiri sushi at the sushi bar over the years. When Genki Sushi took over the space, we were so hopeful. The interior furnishings were largely unchanged. And many of the "special" items were on the Genki menu. Sadly, those are the only things that remained the same. Tonight was our second visit to Genki. It will be our last. The new owner and the sushi chefs seem friendly enough. The quality of the salmon was absolutely horrible (I wouldn't even cook a piece of salmon of this quality - see photos). The fish isn't fresh, and the sushi isn't good. The rolls are wrapped loosely, too, so they fall apart very easily. That's forgivable, but the poor quality of the fish isn't. I'm glad other people have had a better experience. Ours has not been good.

Julie T.

WE LOVE GENKI! My husband and I drive 40 minutes to come eat here as often as possible. The fish is always so fresh and amazing quality. They really know what they're doing! We always sit at the sushi bar and have great service. Their apps and rolls are good but you cannot skip the sashimi! Currently writing this while driving there for dinner . Quality sushi with a casual vibe, can't beat it.

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Michele M.

They're back! It's not called Akai Hana anymore but most of the staff is back and more importantly, the cook is back! Food tastes the same as before. They've freshened up the old outdated restaurant and took out the carpet which is a good thing. If you haven't been back, please go back. There's lots of construction going on in the area and it's most likely affecting foot traffic. They are open now for a soft opening and I think the server said August 1 is the grand opening! So happy for them!

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Now called PiKi sushi! Same owner, just a name change. Excellent sushi and excellent service as always .

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Food was great. Service is good. This was previously Shien of Osaka and the same chefs!

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Best dragon roll I've ever had (and I've had many)! Also the best toro!! So far our favorite sushi spot in sd!

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Amazing, fresh, sushi that melts in your mouth. Best in San Diego. Another success for owner Tony Chang.

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Sushi Kami

4.5(571 reviews)
0.6 mi•Rancho Bernardo
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I was visiting a friend in Escondido today and he recommended that we go to Sushi Kami and it was…read moredelicious! I had the lunch special spicy tuna, salad, rice, and miso soup and it was really good. Great sushi restaurant.

Cute sushi spot near Phil's bbq…read more Very warm and inviting inside and I like all the booths and how spaced out they are even in the center of the restaurant. There's a lot of businesses around this area so I can see Sushi Kami being a popular spot for a go-to lunch outside of work. We came for dinner and got seated right away and it wasn't too busy at all. It was nice but still casual at the same time if that makes sense. I will say the parking was a little tight and we had to make a bit of an awkward U-turn to get to the restaurant but the lot wasn't that full so it wasn't too bad but I could see this being trickier in the daytime. I really enjoyed both the spicy tuna and salmon. I've had a lot of weird spicy tuna but this one hit just right. It's always hard to find that perfect balance between fish and spice but I really enjoyed this one. The salmon was good too. The standout was definitely the tempura we got as well. It was large and came out hot and crispy and perfect. This is the type of sushi restaurant I could take people to who don't necessarily like sushi all that much. There's lots of options on the menu including bulgogi (next time I shall try!) and really good combos for people to enjoy. Ambiance is chill but still has that fun sushi vibe with the displays of fish (and I even saw some creative fish decorating on the walls which I thought was a nice touch) Service was nice and they always refilled our waters without us having to ask. I enjoyed the food and the vibe! Would definitely come back to try more ...and brings others along too!

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4.6(271 reviews)
2.2 mi
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My favorite sushi place for the north SD area! Their sashimi has been fresh everytime, very unique…read moredishes also available like carpaccio with monk fish liver that you can't easily find elsewhere to try. They also have a rotating specials menu so there's different seafood options to try for your sushi and also cooked options. My go to is the chirashi bowl. Good portions and delicious sashimi! Sushi is one of my favorite foods, so I don't say it lightly :). I have brought family and friends back here too My brother in law brought his kid and tried the chicken of the sea nuggets (tuna) and even I loved them! Friendly service, although sometimes food takes a while to come out. The parking is plentiful, in a plaza parking lot. Good ambiance for a bit more casual date night that's cozy!

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3.8(1.4k reviews)
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Not bad for the suburbs in north county inland SD!…read more I used to go to the Hillcrest location (RIP) back in the day when they had an AYCE model. This is the last RB Sushi location (located in RB, fittingly) and I'm glad to say that the quality is excellent with great portions. The value is good; there isn't AYCE but it's still worth it for what you get. The dining room is clean and modern and extra spacious with a HUGE fan. Definitely a comfortable spot to bring the family. Lots of ample parking located inside a strip mall near the 15 freeway. Will def be back!

I went here on a Sunday after attending another event in the area. We went around 2:00 so it was…read morenot very busy at all. We were seated pretty promptly, and our server was extremely cheerful and helpful. We decided to order three rolls to share. We ordered the Kimmy, The Majestic, and the blossom. My favorite hands down was The Majestic, it had real crab inside which I appreciate, and a really good flavor. The blossom had fried onions on top come off Which was different but not bad Period the sauce on top was a little much at times but still good. The Kimmy was good but my least favorite of all. It had a kind of smoky flavor to the salmon which just didn't fit in my opinion. During our dining experience, we also asked for extra ginger, and they brought us a huge serving which was much appreciated. I definitely think this is a place you should check out, if you like sushi. The prices were about average of a good sushi spot, and the rolls were really fresh. The size of the rolls were really good as well, I noticed a lot of places I've been to recently the roles have been pretty small. I love that they have a separate section for real crab rolls, because so many places are using imitation now. There were definitely some interesting options and flavor combinations, like they had a roll with wagyu. I plan to go back and try some of the roles I haven't had, and probably also get the Majestic again.

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4.6(249 reviews)
2.7 mi
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The food here is absolutely incredible. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented…read more You can tell they really pay attention to every detail, from the quality of the fish to the plating of each dish. Every roll we ordered looked like a piece of art and tasted even better. The sushi was fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. The service was just as amazing as the food. The staff was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the entire experience. Everyone made us feel comfortable and taken care of from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is also such a vibe -- beautiful, clean, relaxing, and perfect whether you're going for a casual dinner or a night out.

My daughter and I came here for dinner on the eve of Mother's Day and were very impressed with the…read morequality of the sushi here. See, this is one reason why I like to explore new restaurants all the time. Had we not ventured out to new sushi restaurants, we would've never come across this one, and that would've been a real shame. For our visit, we ordered the following: - Hamachi/Salmon Jalapeno Plate - Salmon Belly Sashimi x2 - Hot Kiss Roll - Lemon Roll We absolutely loved everything, but what really stood out were the thick cuts of salmon belly sashimi. This alone was enough to make this our new go-to sushi spot! Service was nice and quick, ambiance was inviting. Great parking. Amazing sushi! We'll be back soon!!

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2.6 mi
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Solid experience overall The fish was very fresh and the…read moresashimi portions were quite generous. The quality of the rolls and the ramen (savory, rich, surprisingly complex flavors) were quite good as well. Only oddities were the addition of a somewhat chewy octopus in the sashimi combo which was not very good, and shishito peppers which were altogether too salty (although our waiter was very kind and replaced it for us free of charge) Only complaints are the misleading marketing (advertised as 50% off, but all the menus are printed with the "sale" price which makes you think it's just a marketing ploy), and even despite that it was still on the pricier side. Despite the bottom line, the food and service were still good enough that I would come back again!

Family dinner at Boto Sushi and this one hit the spot…read more My youngest kid chose went with what's familiar--the California Roll--simple. But the real standout was the specialty roll (looks like their Baked Salmon Roll / Salmon Lover-style roll)--torched salmon over avocado with a slight smoky finish. That one had flavor and felt like the "order this again" roll. I went with the Beef Bolgogi--came out sizzling with onions, rice, salad, and miso soup. flavorful and good portion. If you're coming in hungry, this is the move. Service was smooth, food came out at a steady pace (important when you've got the whole family with you), and everything felt organized. Dessert sealed it--looked like a matcha tiramisu-style cake with whipped cream and strawberry drizzle. Light, not overly sweet, and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, solid spot where you can bring the family, order a mix of rolls and hot plates, and leave satisfied.

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