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    Genki Sushi

    3.9 (114 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Classico 3 roll lunch special
    Brendan T.

    3&1/2 Positive..When working extensively on the Island over the summer last year, I was quite happily surprised to found surprisingly solid sushi in this most unexpected locale in an unassuming verging on bleak strip mall in deepest Shaolin. Prices on the lunch specials were miraculously stuck in the indie sleaze era and fish was consistently fresh and tasty, and with rice of acceptable texture and quality. A prime example of what I classify as "good trashy sushi".

    California roll, spicy salmon roll, peanut avocado  Shrimp mango, sakura roll, salmon roll
    Vika J.

    Food was very affordable and very tasty! The service was pretty quick too. Definitely coming back

    Spicy salmon roll, Philadelphia roll, chicken tempura roll, Blue Hawaiian
    Andres A.

    This is honestly and truthfully one of the best sushi places I have been to in a long time. Keep in mind that I've never been to an omakase-centered spot or any sushi spot with more than two dollar signs as a price point - but I know my way around a good deal or two. And this place has the most bang for the buck in NYC for some fresh, flavorful sushi and some very solid cocktails. Things got better with every bite! If that wasn't enough - the service was lightning-fast. We came in a little before the dinner rush, but I've waited fifteen minutes for one roll at other places where I've been the only person there. I got my cocktail within the minute and our orders within five. They do not play around at this spot. This is a place I would travel the seas for. And I actually did - shoutout to the Staten Island ferry. Will definitely be back to try the special rolls

    Spicy tuna roll, kani crunch roll, salmon avocado roll
    Mary-Lyn B.

    Best sushi on Staten Island! Always fresh and great quality. I love their lunch specials and spicy tuna roll.

    My favorite Syshi from the best !!!
    Alisher I.

    Great service, very cute and nice place where are you can taste a very fresh and tasty rolls and delicious sashimi, staff very friendly. It's our favorite sushi place . Number #1 in Staten Island

    SHRIMP tempura roll instead of chicken.
    Lisa A.

    ALLERGEN ALERT If I could give zero stars, I would. I have ordered from them for years. I've told them multiple times of this allergy. This past Thursday when I ordered chicken tempura rolls for the lunch special, I was instead given SHRIMP, which I am DEATHLY ALLERGIC to. I went back and showed them, they said, "Oh yeah, sorry" (which is a shockingly blasé response) and took it back. I ended up having to run to the Urgi care in that lot. They had to medicate me and call an ambulance. All because Genki sushi was incredibly NEGLIGENT with food allergies which could result in death. If you have an allergy or a kid with one, don't eat here. They just don't care and don't realize they're liable.

    Salmon avocado roll
    Elena N.

    My last time eating at this place. This sushi is so cheap it seems as if they reused it from some other persons plate. Salmon is not supposed to look like that. To make matters worse they charge 5.25 for one of these rolls. That's disgusting . If I get sick I am suing them. They also play games with the lunch specials, they get mad if you don't tell them you ordering lunch special rolls because they give the cheapest lowest quality rolls for lunch specials!! Also there is seeds in my spicy Macy which also indicate that they must have reused it!!

    Miso hungry
    Amy B.

    Genki had a dining room with no gents- actually I was treated to a private dining experience when trying this place out for lunch There were some take out orders. I found this restaurant while grocery shopping in the same plaza and am glad that I did! They don't skimp on the fish- some of the most generous sizes in rolls that I've ever seen! Service was also better than most other restaurants, the waitress kept up with my need for large water infusions. Prices were very reasonable. The lunch specials are great, even dinner prices were better than most other sushi

    Left to right ; genki Lamb chops (one already eaten, whoops) Hibachi chicken fried rice, Yummy roll & Philadelphia roll
    Laura B.

    I've ordered from here on minimum once a week since they OPENED (as I used to work in the same parking lot and have always lived within ten min), so I think it's about dang time to give Genki the shout out they deserve. Always 5 star quality food. The ambiance inside is lovely as well - although dining room service is suspended due to covid. Agreed, sometimes the woman on the phone could be a little nicer but have you ever been inside and heard how often the phone rings? I'd rush myself off the phone too. There's a second girl who answers the phone sometimes who I just want to hug - she'll say "okay girllllll what can i get you?" Ok.. how about a box big enough to fit you under my christmas tree, you sweet little angel. I digress; I cant say enough about their food. I've tried things on their menu that I wouldn't even THINK of getting at a sushi place. Have you ever gotten lamb from sushi joint? I have! It was under chef's specialties & they had an appetizer sized portion of it as well - so I figured, sure why not. And you know what? It was SO good. It was in a slightly sweet citrus glaze which complimented the gaminess of the lamb so well. The hibachi rice comes with this sauce. I can't describe it as anything besides epic. I'm pretty sure its a mango-based sauce as it has this inherent sweetness to it that balances out the saltiness of the rice. If I listed everything I've tried and loved from there the review would legitimately be their entire menu. So I'll just list some of my favsssssss Apps: Spicy kani salad // Dynamite (if I want a little sweetness) '// shumai // beef negimaki (also comes entree size) // GENKI LAMB CHOPS (honestly one of my favorite things ever -- (also comes entree size) // dragon ball Special rolls: Sakura roll; Yummy roll; Crazy Spicy Roll & Volcano roll Any of their regular rolls are amazing. I've tried their chicken teriyaki and its a very light teriyaki sauce. I think it could benefit from a little more viscosity, but the taste is there regardless. Just my preference. GET. THE. HIBACHI. RICE. get extra of that sauce. Just do it. I'm an expert here by now

    Spicy Kani handroll and shrimp tempura handroll
    Ming M.

    So glad that Genki Sushi is open! Yay! We had a wonder dinner with favorites such as Kani handroll, salmon bento box, pad Thai and sushi rolls. We missed Genki so much and this is more than just about food-- it's about hope that things will go back to the way they were. Congrats on the reopening! I heard that there were lots of people waiting for takeout.

    Monster roll and Tiger King roll
    Marissa L.

    Genki Sushi is my favorite sushi spot on Staten Island. The staff is friendly, the sushi has always been fresh, there is lots of seating and plenty of parking in the lot, and there are so many choices on the menu that you could get something different every time if you wanted. Pretty much everything I'm looking for when going out for sushi on SI. I really like the special rolls there, especially creative ones like the Ichiban roll (with spicy tuna and lobster tempura), the Tiger King roll (with spicy tuna, eel tempura, and seaweed salad), and the Monster roll (with black pepper tuna, asparagus, and yellowtail). Pretty much all of the rolls we've had there, whether from the list of special rolls or the more "classic" rolls, have been good, as well as lots of the sushi bar appetizers. They also usually have a limited time special on the board behind the sushi bar, so we always try to check that out before finalizing our order.

    Shrimp with asparagus

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    Always order out never dine in good sushi can be expensive I've tasted better but for the area is not too bad Will try more dishes.

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    Favorite sushi place in Staten Island. Staff is great food comes quick everything always taste great

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    3 years ago

    Love the staff and food is amazing. it's my go to place with friends, family or just to sit alone and enjoy my meal.

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    3 years ago

    The food is absolutely delicious, and you get generous portions. The customer service is on point. I highly recommend the Chirashi.

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    7 years ago

    Hands down best sushi in Staten Island. I've tried many other places on the island. No one can compete with this place

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