Good. Not great. The service was very good. We were there on a Saturday before the movie, it was 3/4 empty. The maki was good , but not inventive or delicate. The sushi was better. We will probably not be back. read more

Genki Ya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Such great service whether you're dining in or taking out. The Sweet Potato Tempura Roll is to die for! I love that they have healthy options as well for those who are watching their diet. I go here almost every other week for lunch/dinner. Very affordable. read more

Nice sushi place. I enjoyed the atmosphere and they had a good selection of rolls. Had the rainbow roll with multigrain rice; it was a good size and was pretty tasty. read more

My first time here,and the young man took the time to go through the entire menu with me,even though i was taking everything to go. Very good selection of sushi,sashimi,vegetarian rolls,and cooked specialties. Prices seemed on target. The sushi was good, and had some different flavors. They were very accommodating for all of my special requests, and I will certainly be back to try more of their sushi. Very fresh. read more

Came in at 1pm on Friday. Two other tables, otherwise empty. The server sat us in the middle small table which is awkwardly situated and weird since it's empty. The restaurant is dark and feels depressing. Menus are old and have different prices for the same items. There are 9 people working that I can see. 4 at the sushi bar (which is empty) and four servers on the floor, but everyone seems to just be standing around talking to each other. We wait 30 minutes for our food even though the place is empty. There are 9 people working on 3 tables and we waited 30 minutes for two bowls of noodles Our noodles were over cooked and disintegrated and the soup in one of the noodles had been absorbed by the time they came out. Overpriced food ($20 for a bowl of udon), undertrained staff and lacklustre ambience. Never coming back. read more

Had some excellent sushi here with a friend before a movie at the big cinema in the mall! The atmosphere was great and intimate without discomfort or lack of privacy. The service was really good too, making sure we had enough to drink and that the sushi was good. Even offering recommendations. We shared a platter of yellow fin, tuna, and another that I don't recall. All were super delicious. I also got some shishimi and while good was cut in very large, thick pieces that were hard to eat. Definitely got my recommendation. Give it a try if you're in the area. read more

being a sushi snob, i've been wary of the typical "Chinese sushi place", and having been to the location in ctown, I know what kind of sushi i'm expecting to get here. but with the restricting personal conditions of late (namely, having had a child), i can't always afford to be choosy. when cravings and a special occasion call, some sushi is better than no sushi. aside from the organic viewpoint, their sushi (particularly on the rolls and appetizers, as these were what i've ordered) really wasn't spectacular. it's decent, but at $97 for 3 apps and 5 rolls, i could have spent just a bit more to satisfactorily feed my party of 5 at Asian Ginger with their AYCE deal, serving products at about the same quality range. sadly, the amount of food we got here really wasn't filling us up. if i'm even allowed to be picky, the rolls taste the same (really can't discern one from the other), and the apps (at $8-10 a pop) left a bit to desire. why i still gave them a 4 stars, you'd ask? because of the fringe benefits of going high end: 1- online order. not only i can avoid having to yell over the phone and them potentially hearing it wrong, it's much clearer when you go black and white. not only that, they are VERY meticulous about the options that further customize your dish when you order online: you can add/subtract/have more or less of any of the ingredients, and note any uncovered grounds on the comments box (check it out for yourself even for fun! i'm quite impressed!). due to a gluten sensitivity issue in the party, i cut the tempura flakes on one roll and requested no soy sauce for the entire order, and my request was fulfilled perfectly. 2- service. after i chose my time of pickup (yes, you can do that online too!), i realized i needed my food 15 min early so i had time to run back home. i called the restaurant as I drove in and asked if i could have my order in 20 min's time instead of 35, it was met with confirmation without an issue. and food was ready for pickup at the new time; the staff was polite and efficient as well. 3- 10% credit for next meal with any online order. a couple "minor complaints" in the whole experience: 1- when you order online, you can't just do guest login. instead, you must create an acct for the order to proceed. i see why you need to have an acct for the 10% kickback, but i would appreciate the option of not having to fill out my info if i'm ok with not getting the credit. 2- so it seems my credit card went through online (unless I left in a hurry and didn't notice any fineprint about the amt being on hold instead), then i was presented with a cc slip at the restaurant which requires a signature, and provides an option to tip. signature i get, but the tip option could have been included in the online payment so we don't have to worry about that at pickup (where sometimes ppl are rushing in and out due to parking, etc) -- i once used an online ordering system (eat24?), it has that. also, now i'm hoping that signature is just for verification and not leading to possible erroneous double charge. could just be me being paranoid (or morbidly inexperienced with the takeout scene), but it could ease the mind if it's a bit more clear. conclusion: not rushing to do this again (as parking at legacy place during peak times sucks), but quite likely to use my 10% credit for a lunch special! yeah i know, that's how they "get" you. brilliant, but i can also use a free lunch! haha read more

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Even in the burbs, this sushi stands out as among the tops in the metro. So fresh, so clean, so delicious, such value. A combo package of 4 great makis and miso (in Snoop voice "Genki, you got that bomb ass miso" - )runs you like 20 bills and is a solid meal for two. If you find yourself in the mall disguised as a town which is actually a parking lot plaza (Legacy Place) and are looking for sushi - you only have one option. Thank god it is Genki. read more

Weekend nights this place is pretty crammed. We were seated quickly because we were willing to sit at the sushi bar. The decor is simple and tasteful. The service was decent but the sushi was amazing! It was all very tender and flavorful. My favorite was the Dragon Roll! Definitely a must-try. The Double Spicy sushi is good too. It's not extra spicy, it just has two kinds of fish in it. My only complaint is that I wish they made their rolls a little smaller. I couldn't really fit most of the pieces in my mouth so it was a little awkward. I'll be going back here next time I'm at Legacy Place and I'm sure I'll be trying their sister location in Cambridge soon. read more

Genki Ya - Sushi boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Not sure where to begin. Long review but please read it. First time there but have gone to countless sushi restaurants without such dissatisfaction. We have literally been working in restaurants for over 20 years and lived in the Boston area for over 40 and have never once taken the time to provide a negative review. We arrived and there were 4 tables occupied and 3 servers. I could on about the details, but lets say the service was horrible, nobody smiled or acknowledged us for about 10 minutes. Then someone said follow me and they literally dropped two menus in front of us and said "here you go" without breaking pace of there speed walk, then walked away. We tried multiple times with one of the 3 servers to order a couple of drinks but they would not give any eye contact. They returned a few minutes later and we ordered sashimi appetizer, volcano, genki delight and spicy tuna salad with some saki. The food arrived fairly quickly and before the saki which made us concerned since saki takes 3 minutes and a good sushi chef would take maybe 5 to 8 minutes. The food actually looked delicious and was fresh but had almost no taste. We requested extra wasabi and after a lengthy wait, we had to flag down the busser. As we ate the food we counted no less than 12 fruit flies circling the food and between bites constantly waving them away. Now I understand these flies being near a bar, near fresh uncovered fruit as they linger towards sweet aromas, but I have never seen anything like it in a sushi place. We finished the food, saki and then again waited 27 minutes for the check but not even a "how is everything". We looked towards the sushi bar and the entire staff was sitting and eating. Again, I understand people, food, hunger, time to eat, but they ignored us yet on two occasions, someone walked in to pick up some take out and they ran to the door. Once we got the check, we noticed that all 5 items on the bill were between $2.50 and $3.50 higher than the menu on the table and online stated. We waited until the server returned and asked why, she said prices have gone up and we haven't changed the menu. We understand costs, but to not tell the patron and hope that they don't see the discrepancy is completely wrong. Now first of all, the prices were already reasonable so any increase would have been just fine, but the dishonesty of the restaurant, the server making no apology or attempt to give a resolution is just infuriating. After explaining the "bait and switch", we even gave her the out and said, we know it is not your fault, but the owner needs to correct this as it is dishonest and it makes you look like very bad. She just smiled uncomfortably and said she would talk to the owner the next day - 99% of the food establishments do something, a comp, drink, next time free appetizer etc. It is not about the money, it is the action that they take for the dishonesty and embarrassing service they provided. We have both currently work hotel and food establishments in Boston and have been doing so for half of our lives and this is not how you treat a customer. So long winded story, but one that needs to be told due to complete unprofessionalism and dishonesty. Poor service when the place is empty with ample servers, average food that looked picture perfect, but would send back after the amount of flies circling, then the dagger where they don't honor any prices in the menu, give inflated prices without any warning, then don't even try to apologize when they are caught with false advertising. Such a disappointment. I feel bad for the servers, sushi chefs etc. Management and ownership should be ashamed of themselves for false advertising and such an unclean atmosphere. Needless to say, we still gave the server her 20% tip which is what we always want to do, but she is going to lose so many customers when they see what is going on in this place and it is not fair to her. read more

Friend and I were shopping in the area and decided to get a quick bite to eat here. The place is cute and the ambiance is nice. We were seated quickly and we were able to order right away. We orderd the Spicy Tuna Roll and the Alligator Roll. It was delicious and the price was decent. If I ever am back in the area, I'll definitely come back. read more

Genki Ya - Spicy Tuna and Alligator - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Great sushi. Good service. We got the mondono(?) combo. Great value. 20+ rolls for $20. read more

Sushi is always great! They are nice and friendly, location is great! Sit at the bar, tip the barmen before ordering and get the best sushi! read more

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I usually get the salmon tempura roll and the crazy roll. Sushi is always delicious and warm. I love the decor in the restaurant, can get busy sometimes on the weekends but its worth it. read more

Food was great, service was great, I had an overall great experience! I especially liked that fact that even though we were here after closing, they still gave good service and didn't rush us. read more

This is the place!!! I has been eating alone and with a party of 8 in this very cozy place several times. None of those times has disappointed me. The place has a very warm and relaxed atmosphere. Sushi bar is at the back facing to the main dinner area. There are tables on the side and can be combined to long table to accommodate bigger party. Personally, I am a hamachi lover and this place has the best quality of the hamachi, but I was very surprised that I was noticed by Chef Ivan. He made me some special dishes and I loved them all. The chefs has made me feel to not just a customer but a friend. I can't wait to go back there to try out more different things. Anyway, the more I go back there, the more returned customers I am seeing. I guess I become one of them LOL. read more

Place is really clean good sushi pricing is reasonable The only bad thing is if you're looking for anything but sushi they don't really have much of a selection but the sushi is great i've ordered party platters and a bunch of lunch specials all we're good i do come here often I would definitely recommend this place read more

Genki Ya - Mini party platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

We have been here a few times. Service is always fast and friendly, even when the place is busy. Great sushi selection including many vegetarian rolls. Food is good quality and tastes great. We usually eat at the Yardhouse when at Legacy but this is a healthier and faster option when they are so busy. read more

Not really a person love posting reviews,but Genki is really surprising me. I went to Genki today with my friend for birthday party, so we ordered two big boats for the table and some alcohols. Foods were fabulous,my waitress always joke with us and had a great time together. They gave us super awesome fried ice cream for my friend birthday, unbelievable yummy. Definitely come back next time read more

This was my second time here. They have a great atmosphere. The decor and set up is very pleasant and the service is not too bad. I cannot say the food is all that great. I had the pan seared Shumai to start which was well done and tasty. As for the main dinner, the scorpion roll seemed dry and not filled. My date had a tastier double spicy salmon roll but I was still unsatisfied. Compared to the other options available, I wouldn't go to Genki for sushi unless it was my last option, which it was. read more

Nice to see sushi restaurant with brown rice option! Start with delightful and refreshing Naruto, cucumber wrapped with crab meat. For those looking for flavor, try the Genki Ichiban, spicy tuna in fried seaweed topped with fish roe and micro sprouts. If you like soup, the salmon mushroom soup is a good choice if you are looking to taste all natural ingredients in the soup. I don't like raw salmon, but salmon on the Triple torched roll was tasty with top layer of the salmon seared. Tuna and yellowtail fish were the other choices in the triple torch roll over a vinegary and sweet/tangy sauce. I enjoyed the detail in presentation for all dishes with an orchard. The caterpillar roll has a decorated head and tail. The service can be a bit slow during dining hours. Seating is tight and can be a bit crowded. read more

Genki Ya - Naruto and Genki Ichiban - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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I wanted to go to Genki since I noticed it at Legacy Place. It seems that few sushi places have my favorite sushi, inarizushi. So when I saw inari on their menu, I was so happy! I went on a Friday night and called an hour beforehand to make a reservation. Good thing I did, because it was more crowded than I expected it to be when I got there. The place was a little dark, but they turned more lights on shortly after I arrived. I was in a party of four and the seating was nice and roomy. The food was delicious and the waitress was very nice! She checked with the kitchen to make sure there wasn't any fish in the miso soup since I'm a vegetarian; and she brought back a vegetarian-friendly version. The sweet potato and sweet potato tempura maki were so delicious! I only wish they had a vegetarian-friendly soba noodle dish. Definitely going back for more! read more

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Went here for dinner one night before going to the movies. We went because it was the one place at Legacy that didn't have a long wait, and we'd heard the food was good. Unfortunately, there was a HUGE problem with our first sushi dish. We got a salmon roll, and there was a bone in it! We told our server and he agreed to give us a different roll, but I was not particularly pleased with his excuse for why a bone was in our sushi. According to him, it is not uncommon in Asian culture for there to be bones in the food. However, when I told my girlfriend's brother- who lives in Japan- about the situation, he scoffed at the server's excuse and said there should never be bones in sushi. The whole situation is unfortunate because otherwise, the food was very good. However, the situation soured me, and I will most likely not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Good service. Quick and easy ordering. Great priced drinks (both saki drinks and beer)! I've eaten in and gotten take out and both have been great. Just be careful when your order mochi ice cream to go- they don't make sure it stays cold. Highly recommend! read more

We eat here VERY frequently - with a toddler no less! It has to be good to keep someone with a kid in tow coming back. Genki has among the better quality sushi in this area, claiming to be organic-focused. Never mind that ocean-caught fish can't really claim to be "organic" except by default, it's still a nice touch. The restaurant is clean and well kept. There's some amount of creativity on the menu as well - many different options with multiple ingredients, probably well suited to American eaters. There are better options in Boston for the purist, but this is unlikely to disappoint someone looking for tasty sushi. There are other food options, salads and noodles and the like, but sushi is the main deal here. My kid is a big fan of the avocado roll. Children are welcomed and common. But the place is also well populated with older couples or dates, and it's appropriate for that. This is a nice, dark, calm restaurant in the Legacy Place mall. Good drinks menu as well. read more

I just want the manager to know my server charged my credit card another 10 cents, taking more tip than I left. No big deal if it's a one-time mistake... but needs looking into if this is happening consistently. Otherwise I wouldn't have left a review. Food amd service were fine. read more

As a fairly new resident, I was overly joyed to find out that my favorite sushi restaurant was coming to town! I first discovered Genki in Brookline, then Cambridge. I am so thrilled that Dedham is getting more ethnic! PLUS, they deliver! Not many restaurants do so around here. The restaurant is cozy, modern, and sleek looking. The service is very friendly. It is also kid friendly (big tables, space to get around with a stroller, high chairs, and a changing table in the bathroom). Lunch specials are great and very affordable. Needless to say that it is the best sushi restaurant in the area. Thanks Genki for bringing diversity and great sushi to Dedham! read more

Fish is fresh, salad and soup is typically very good. Nice selection of rolls. Not sure about the ginger -- it had a strong taste and one person in my party went home with an upset stomach. Perhaps the ginger is flavored with aspartame. read more

I have been dying to go to this restaurant. Genki is the best place for a nice relax evening out. The menu had many creative type of sushi to choose from. This was one of the best meals we had. Not only was the service great, but the environment, table settings were outstanding! The alcohol chooses were fantastic! read more

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I love that they offer such a variety! Also a huge fan of all the pictures throughout the menu-makes things so much more ear and easy to decide! Being a non seafood eater it was pretty awesome to see more than just a cucumber avocado roll and Idaho roll as my choices. I got the AAC which was a fun twist on the original (avocado, asparagus, cucumber) and it was amazing! Everything was super fresh an the atmosphere is very intimate an nice. Definitely going back next time I see a movie at legacy place! read more

For being is a shopping center the sushi is really good! Miso soup was some of the better I've had in awhile. Had the spicy tuna with avocado roll and the alligator roll. Both were delicious! Only complaint is there are no 'free refills' on the iced green tea and only found that out when I saw it twice on my bill. Server only asked if I'd like more tea which to me indicates a refill, not a second charge. It's only $2.50 for a tall glass so it's not a huge deal, just like to be informed! Highly recommend and Definitely will be back when I'm in the area next. read more

This place definitely does not have the best sushi I have ever had, but it has damn good sushi and the best prices I have ever seen. Not sure why the prices are so good, but they are. Easily spent less here than any sushi place. I was hesitant at first, but my fiance said it was worth it and it was. Can't remember the rolls we got since it was a couple months ago, but they had a large selection and some different choices compared to most other places. Drinks were also cheap too. Came here before a movie on a Friday night and had no wait. Seems the teeny boppers who frequent Legacy Place on a Friday night prefer the bar scene which works for me. read more

This place is always excellent! It's the best sushi I've had hands down! The sushi rolls are beautiful and delicious and the drinks are yummy read more

Excellent sushi place! Always fresh! Not much of wait even on the weekends. Just happened to stumble across this place while waiting for the never ending wait at the Yard House. Glad we ditched the yard house and went here. This is our go to sushi spot. Never disappoints. read more

Great sushi! I am a vegan and they have great vegetable maki roll options! Atmosphere is great also. Love their wine menu as well!

Loved this place. I am not sure, but I assume it is a sister restaurant to the other location in Brookline. Really good sushi, the rolls are very creative and delicious. Most of all, I love the scallop sashimi, out of this world! I'll be back many times. read more

This place was absolutely delicious. I plan on ordering from them again very soon. Dynamite Roll was absolutely amazing. Everything was so fresh. Can't wait to eat in the restaurant. read more

They have the best sushi ever that's the spot every Sunday for me and my fiancé Plus they friendly nice and they have a pretty good menu compare to other places we've been read more

My friends and I went there for a nice dinner we are in middle school and our waitressIncredibly mean we were appalled by thisShe was rolling her eyes and giving us dirty looks as we are trying to figure out what to order. On the other hand we had a really kind waitress who is giving us water and always smiling and I made us really enjoy your time there. Although the waitresses weren't the best the sushi was amazing and I totally recommend the food even though it's a little bit more on the expensive side. read more

My go to sushi! Salmon tempura roll is AMAZING and the gyoza is one of my favorites! To know that I can have delicious sushi delivered is AWESOME!! read more