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Genki Ya

3.8 (324 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Classy
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Anshita S.

Definitely one of my favorite sushi places considering I do not eat seafood or meat. It has selected vegetarian options, but in my opinion they are pretty good compared to other places in town. Most of the locations are small and cozy, except for the Boston location. Parking is plenty and location is convenient. The service is very good. My favorite items to order are- Miso soup Yasai Gyoza Sweetie Roll - my favorite Hawaii Roll - 2nd favorite Order the gyoza sauce instead of soya sauce and have your sushi with that. the sauce is delicious.

Joan L.

Japanese restaurant located in Legacy Shops. We were able to get a table on a Thursday evening without a wait when several other places in the plaza were booked. I guess this is a small chain with five locations in the Boston area. The menu concentrates mostly on sushi, with a few entrees. 18 year old and I ordered several items to share. My favorites were the summer roll and the salmon torch roll. The hotate kaiyaki, kind of like a "dynamite" in a shell, was rich and tasty. Was not a fan of the beef skewer, as it was fatty. We ordered the shrimp spring roll with salmon instead of shrimp. Next time I would stick to the shrimp. We sat at the bar and service was friendly. Our dishes came out quickly.

Spicy Salmon Tartar
Apex S.

We really wanted sushi and wondered what would be a nice new place to try. Genki at Dedham seemed like a good choice based on the reviews and distance. We got it delivered and ordered the spicy salmon tartare and spicy tuna salad. We love fresh salmon and tuna and both dishes sounded great from the menu. First, the order took over 1.5 hours to arrive. That was still bearable. Second, neither one of the dishes was spicy. Again, not a big deal. Third, the quantity for the prices was really tiny. Now, this one actually matters (but only if you like the taste of the food). So here's the final one - the salmon tartare was cooked. What?? It's tartare. Why is this dish served with cooked salmon? It was not what we wanted at all. It was bland and the texture was obviously off because the salmon was cooked. The tuna salad was just ok - lots of tempura flakes, little tuna. But at least the tuna was fresh. Would not recommend.

Seaweed Salad
Thomas T.

The location is conveniently located next to the parking garage near the footbridge to the movie theater. Definitely a good spot to stop by for some food when you're shopping. The staff is friendly and the acoustic covers playing in the background is on point! The seaweed salad was fresh and it felt like a generous portion. The spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls were as good as any good sushi restaurant. There is a slight increase in price from inflation, honestly its not that much more which is appreciated.

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Bethel D.

I couldn't even wait for the check to come to let y'all know how great this meal was LOL. Its a Sunday evening and we didn't have to wait to be seated. However it did fill up quick in here. In a full dining room, the noise is average. Not loud where you feel the need to talk loudly to be heard. Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo Sake -- so delicious and pairs well with the sushi, sweet but not too sweet and has a hint of honey. 14.5% Seaweed Salad -- delicious and light, perfect to share with 2-3 people if you're ordering other apps and/or sushi. Pan Fried Gyoza -- could have been seared on both sides but still very delicious. Spicy King Crab Tempura Roll -- this is the star of the show, why I couldn't wait to get this review out haha. This is probably one of the best rolls I've had here so far. I highly recommend trying it and it's enough to share. 10/10 Triple Torch Roll -- it was pretty good, I'm not sure I'd get it again, I feel like it was missing something, maybe a sauce on top? 7/10

Rich Salmon Roll, Twins Roll, Alaskan Roll, Yellowtail Roll
Virginia F.

We live close by and we normally come here for our sushi cravings when we aren't in the mood to drive to the city. We like rolls that are raw (no tempura, no cooked ingredients, no cream cheese please). The Twin Roll, Rich Salmon Roll, Tri-Color, Fresh Summer Roll (ordered without cream cheese) are our favorites from here. Service is always kind and attentive. My Star Rating: 5 stars: Blew my mind, had a wow factor, will return 4 stars: I liked it but didn't love it, no wow factor, will still return 3 stars: I didn't hate it, but didn't like it either. Will not voluntarily return 2 stars: I did not like it, I would not return 1 star: I absolutely hated it, I would not return

a variety of sushi rolls
Bea T.

Still really good sushi here! I absolutely love it and they still have a great caterpillar and double spicy tuna roll! The spider roll is consistent! The uni sushi was not available this time around but hopefully that will change soon.

All Natural Chicken Katsu with Rice
Reggie W.

Funny how I walk by this restaurant all the time and I feel like I've never seen anybody walk in here, but I went on a Friday night and it was very busy. They kind of cover the windows to see into it and cover the dining room with drapes when you're in the lobby. It's an intimate restaurant, maybe 30 odd seats and rather standard. I ordered the All Natural Chicken Katsu but I selected pork instead. They also give you a complimentary miso soup which is cool. I thought they had messed up my order because it looked and tasted like chicken, but they insisted it was pork. It came with white rice and vegetables. It was pretty standard. I don't like sushi so I ordered this and probably wouldn't come back based on my experience this time. Not a bad restaurant, just not for me.

Shelly B.

Came here soon after they opened and there was no wait for seating. We ordered shrimp and veggie tempura, Naruto, salmon torch roll, and dynamite roll. Tempura: 5/5 It's probably one of the best I've had in MA. The batter is so light but yet is so crispy. You don't feel like you're eating a thick coating of batter nor does it taste oily at all. Naruto: 5/5 this was so refreshing to eat with the slight tang of the sauce and thin cucumber wrapping Salmon torch roll: 5/5 I loved this, it was so good! I didn't even need to dip it in any soy sauce or wasabi Dynamite:4/5 still very good, but felt like it was a lot of sauce when you bite into each piece. Love the slight crunch of the outside rice. Service is decent, our waters were filled, and they took empty dishes away promptly before the next dish came. Definitely will come back to try more items on the menu!

Joe B.

I've wanted Japanese katsu curry for YEARS now but there are no locations anywhere near where I live. Something I really appreciate about Japanese culture is that you can literally run into a restaurant like Genki at full speed on a work trip, on a weekday, get seated at a table immediately, get served a water, tea, your salad and soup immediately, and then, when you order a lunch combo, you can choose from sushi, hot food, or my beloved curry Katsu. And guess what... It is delivered immediately, hot, fresh, crispy, mild, Paris, just enough spice, tons of flavor... Just friendly service, and guess what... Very cheap! Check served immediately so I can get to my next meeting and I was satisfied for the day. Five stars would recommend to anybody.

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Some of the best sushi I've had in awhile! Very unique selection of menu items set in a casual, yet elegant, dining area.

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Ochi Sushi & Ramen - Mango ice cream mochi - delicious!

Ochi Sushi & Ramen

4.4(67 reviews)
1.2 mi

We visited Ochi Sushi & Ramen on a Thursday around 5/6pm and the establishment was practically…read moreempty besides 2 other patrons at the bar. Location is great, there were able 2 employees working the front. Not really sociable with us but very chatty with each other. Pricing is a bit on the higher end for the quality for sure, out of 7 dishes between a group of 4 and 2 were for sure pre-made items only 2 dishes were ok. As for the food itself, I can say it's more on a "cleaner" side vs the extra flavor and oily texture you'd get from a fast food chain. The ramen broth was subtle, the noodle perfect, but the flavor wasn't there. The Chef special roll was way over priced for what you get, especially only having 1 piece being the best out of the "assorted" fish. The hibachi wasn't good in my opinion, good portion though. Would not order that again. The chicken teriyaki flavor was great, chicken texture was more like grilled on a pan vs over flame. Loved the veggies though. The gyoza and takoyaki were good as well as the strawberry mochi icecream. Wish they were more friendly though, making us feel like we were inconvenient for them was a major turn off.

Ochi is an excellent example of a high quality, local Japanese restaurant and bar. It's not…read morecomparable to authentic Tokyo, NY, LA, or Boston, so it doesn't warrant 5 stars globally, but it does deserve 5-stars for a dependable, flavorful suburban Japanese eatery. The food quality is above average, the execution is high, and the service is attentive. The space is clean and efficient, but lacks warmth. We visited the day after a large 1-2 foot snowstorm, and Ochi was one of the only restaurants open in town. I've eaten at Ochi 4x since it opened in 2023, although there's a lot more to explore on its expansive and prolific menu. On this visit, we tried a Tuna Poke Bowl, a Salmon Pome Bowl, a Katsu Ramen, a Mango Salad, and a Mochi desert. Regarding the Tuna Poke Bowl, Ochi took the liberty of substituting more expensive fatty tuna (Toro), for regular tuna (Maguro), a generous and appreciated gift as a thanks for dining on a very slow night due to the storm. Hence, I would recommend everything we tried: the Mango Salad, any of the Sushi, Sashimi and Maki choices, the Poke bowls and Ramen (especially the Spicy Miso Ramen, the chicken Katsu Ramen, and any of the traditional pork or beef Ramen choices). In addition, the deserts are especially worth trying, and are all well orchestrated. You can't really go wrong at Ochi.

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Ochi Sushi & Ramen - Volcano Maki, Crazy Maki

Volcano Maki, Crazy Maki

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Shabu Lee

Shabu Lee

4.1(266 reviews)
2.9 mi
•$$

Shabu Lees sushi is always on point. Tasty and fresh. They also have the best crab Rangoons in…read moretown. The service when you sit down is a little slower than take out, but that was fine. I would have preferred the apps first then dinner after but everything came out at once basically. It's nice and clean inside nothing fancy. We ordered pork strips, peeking ravioli, chicken fingers, orange beef, garlic lo mein, general gaus shrimp. The crab Rangoons were garlicky and delicious as always. The chicken fingers were a bit over cooked too crunchy for my liking. Usually they're light brown and lightly crispy. The pork strips were good. The garlic lo mein is usually spot on and comes with mushrooms, water chestnuts and pea pods. This time it came with green pepper which I don't like, so that was a bit of a disappointment. The green peppers usually come in the veggie lo mein. The orange beef had good flavor but the meat was tough, so that was unfortunate. My parents liked the beef and lo mein. The general gaus shrimp was tasty.

Stopped in for late lunch special . Many families dining for…read morethe hot pot styles luncheon. Ordered the delight of three with option for beef teriyaki. Ordered small appetizer of bbq ribs. Reasonable prices . The ribs were surprisingly good, beefy, nice char and moist. Beef teriyaki had good flavors . The delight of three was abundant amount of food. I would have liked more spice or flavored to the sauce. The fried rice had a lot of beef in it vs. . Pork which was fine . I surmised that was the Japanese version of fried rice as they have Japanese, hot pot, Chinese menu. I'll visit again . The staff was very friendly, quick, accommodating and 10% cash discount over 20.00 vs credit card fees.

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Shabu Lee - Interior

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Shabu Lee - Bbq small ribs appetizer

Bbq small ribs appetizer

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Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar - Sushi Taco   2

Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar

4.3(94 reviews)
3.2 mi
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Good food, friendly service, and overall nice place. Unfortunately, one of our dishes (sesame…read morechicken for our two kids to share) was not prepared with the rest of our food because the kitchen staff "did not see the server's small writing." So, our kids ate our food, and after a very long wait, their dish finally came out. By that point we had already been there for about one hour. They gave us a free ice cream dessert to make up for it but the additional time we had to spend there wasn't really worth it. We were there for nearly 90 minutes because of this oversight. So, it's a good place, and I know people make mistakes, but it kind of put a damper on what would've been a great family dinner. Can't say if we will return in the future.

The service was very quick! We made reservations, and they were kind enough to seat us earlier than…read moreour selected time, which was a nice surprise. The ambiance was dim, relaxing, and cozy,perfect for a comfortable dining experience. The food tasted very fresh, and everything we tried was enjoyable. I also really appreciated that the restaurant offered a kids' menu with a variety of options. It's always a plus when restaurants have choices that are great for the little ones too! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back.

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Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar - View from the bar

View from the bar

Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar - Spicy Tuna roll ans Salmon Avocado Roll

Spicy Tuna roll ans Salmon Avocado Roll

Tama Japanese Ramen & Bar - Sushi Taco was so unique and fresh.  It was on the Mon-Fri Happy Hour Apps (until 5:30) and is beautiful as it was delivered cous.

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Sushi Taco was so unique and fresh. It was on the Mon-Fri Happy Hour Apps (until 5:30) and is beautiful as it was delivered cous.

Masa Hibachi Asian Cuisine  - Mermaid Roll and Amazing Tuna Maki

Masa Hibachi Asian Cuisine

3.9(68 reviews)
4.3 mi
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Well, I love the lover dinner for 2. It's for me and my brother to share…read more It has lobster, filet mignon, scallops and chicken in it. I love it because they are tender and moist. If I want Masa again, I wanna try something different.

We went to Masa Hibachi in Norwood last Friday night as a treat for the family after a hectic work…read moreweek. We were looking forward to relaxing, enjoying some good food and having a little sake. We've been to Masa several times before and our previous experiences have generally been very good. The food is consistently delicious and the hibachi chefs usually put on a wonderful and entertaining show. Unfortunately, the wait staff can sometimes be less than pleasant, although we were fortunate to have a great male waiter that evening and our chef was entertaining as well. Our waiter was doing his best, but he was busy attending to the other tables. At one point we had dirty soup and salad bowls sitting on our table and there was simply no room left for them. We tried to hand them to one of the female waitstaff members who was nearby, thinking it would be a simple and reasonable request. To our surprise, she flat out refused to take them and told us that we needed to wait for our waiter. Given that the restaurant was busy, this came across as unnecessarily unhelpful and added to our frustration with the service. Things were going very well until around 8:30 PM. We were seated in the back section with several other families and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Then a very large group of young adults arrived, apparently celebrating some type of event. They came in with oversized speakers and began playing very loud music, parading and dancing around the restaurant and generally taking over the atmosphere. What was especially disappointing was that the restaurant staff did not appear to do anything to address the situation. The noise and disruption became so excessive that it completely changed the experience for everyone seated in the back section. Families who had been enjoying their dinners began leaving, including my family. What should have been a relaxing Friday night dinner turned into an extremely loud and uncomfortable experience. I want to emphasize that we have enjoyed Masa Hibachi many times in the past. The food is good, the hibachi chefs are entertaining and when the atmosphere is under control, it can be a great place for a family dinner, etc. Unfortunately, the lack of intervention that night, combined with some of the service issues, really hurt the experience. If you're looking for a quiet or relaxing family dinner, I would strongly recommend avoiding Masa on Friday or Saturday nights, especially later in the evening. Based on our experience, it can turn into a madhouse and the restaurant should do a better job of making sure one large group doesn't ruin the experience for everyone else.

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Masa Hibachi Asian Cuisine  - Bar area

Bar area

Masa Hibachi Asian Cuisine  - Hibachi Chicken Dinner and Hibachi Filet Mignon Dinner

Hibachi Chicken Dinner and Hibachi Filet Mignon Dinner

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Wild Blossom - Pressed Tuna Maki

Wild Blossom

3.6(94 reviews)
1.0 mi
•$$

Look this place is very simple, no frills Chinese/Japanese foods. Food is good, and simple stuff…read more Prices feel like they've ignored inflation. Decor is tacky (lucky cats and two TVS). Place is clean. Wait staff has always been attentive and understanding when I have my kiddo in tow. I'm not going here for date night or a business deal, but for quick everyday fare, this is fantastic.

Small but full-service eatery with 2 cuisines (Chinese/Japanese) on Route 1A, not far from the…read morehighway. Casual with minimal decor. Did a lunch visit with a friend, going our own way with lunch combos and adding a couple of full-order appetizers. -- Spareribs on the Bone: St Louis cut ribs with ruby red glaze, just a bit of char, and a clear honey glaze to sweeten things further. Not the meatiest, not the juiciest, and not the most tender, but they got the job done, thanks to the very pleasing flavor. These have the potential to be stellar at night. As sampled, above average to well above average, even with the flaws. -- Egg Rolls: Extra crunchy exterior and a soft, stringy assortment of both cabbage and celery for greenery, accented with pork. Above average. -- Chicken Wing (the included appetizer on a combo): Not dark of skin, but still crispy. A bit dry. Kinda plain, with discernible but light marinade. Average to slightly below average. -- Hot and Sour Soup: Not many mushrooms or other fillers. Mostly thick, weirdly gloppy broth and some scallions. Spice present, flavors good, textures not so good. Balances out to average. -- Szechuan Style Chicken with Peanuts: Other than having the two ingredients listed in the name, it didn't seem like similarly named dishes or kung pao. Pea pods standing in for celery. Chicken was high quality and the flavors were appealing, with spice coming through and a hoisin-equestrian undercurrent adding depth. A little above average even if different. -- General Gao's Chicken: My friend's lunch combo. He said it was heavy on the breading and had one-note sweetness. A mixed bag, but a worthy visit if you need something in the area. Lunch specials at $11.95 have a more than fair amount of food, so a good value. But it's those spareribs that'll bring me back. Attentive service. Parking in back of the building.

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Wild Blossom
Wild Blossom - Hurricane Maki

Hurricane Maki

Wild Blossom - Sesame Tuna Salad

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Sesame Tuna Salad

Genki Ya - sushi - Updated October 2026

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