Clean, fresh, simple Japanese meals. They cook everything to order and don't over-sauce their food like a lot of Americanized Japanese restaurants. Great mom-and-pop place run by a hardworking family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Jirn
The menu is limited but the quality is always high! The chicken is fresh from the grill, not sitting under a heat lamp. The slaw and edamame are perfect accompaniments.
Excellent lunch option. Super tasty and great, speedy service!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki
Vania C.
On days I'm too lazy to make and bring lunch, takeout becomes a fun treat. As there are quite a few Japanese options in the area, this place came up as one I haven't tried before. Pick up for lunch was quick and simple, everything was bagged up very securely in a paper bag (folded and stapled shut as well). There is a parking structure across the ways, but parking outside isn't all too hard to find. Inside, there isn't too much seating available but that's what makes this place the ideal lunch pick up spot. The menu was a little simple than what I'm used to, but this seems nice for an easy simple lunch. I ordered a teriyaki chicken and beef combo (that comes with edamame and a coleslaw like salad). It was a good sized portion for the price, it's a bit more than 1 meal for me (1 meal and an afternoon snack to finish up). I did order medium rare for the beef, but it was more towards medium well - but wasn't all too overcook. I have to emphasize this is a lighter taste of a meal as the teriyaki sauce was very light on the meats, mostly just soaked into the rice nicely. The chicken has a nice sear and wasn't dry even after walk back to the office. It's not what I typically expect from a bento box meal, but I just can't stop saying how much I like the simplicity of it (light flavors of a hearty meal, makes my tummy happy when I don't feel like something hearty/greasy/cheesy).The edamame was a little salty and soft to me. As for the coleslaw, vinegary cabbage mix- it was perfect to add to a bite of meat and rice or on it's own as a bit... I'd like a container of this alone to snack on. I also have to note that the rice was really nice, not too soft but enough with the sauce soaked in for a good bite.Final Thoughts: Portion and price wise - I'm definitely ordering again for lunch; feels like a nice healthy, hearty meal.
Loella D.
Prime lunch spot for whenever I'm in the office. I love getting the salmon teriyaki with prawns. Given the weekday lunch rush, their service keeps up with their loyal crowd. Bright and airy dining space with good, reliable plates!
Ree C.
I have been a customer of Genji for about a year now. I work in the area and few of my co-workers and I have come here multiple times to get mainly the teriyaki chicken. For one the portions are small compared to the cost of the food. Service has not been consistent with pricing and food quality. I recently had lunch from Genji that did not end well as I was treated very poorly once I paid for my food. I my container without a bag which was the second time that this happened recently. Which was weird because everyone else that had ordered food was already in a bag. When I asked for a bag the same lady that is always at the counter got an attitude and said that at grocery stores you have to pay for a bag. I then proceeded to ask for a bag and she had such a terrible attitude as if I didn't just spend $18 for a small plate of chicken. The sauce is so watery and gross, provide barely any veggies. I will no longer be a customer of this restaurant. This was the last straw!!! NEVER AGAIN! Terrible customer service
Brandon Cruz
Delicious, good portions, fresh meat. balanced lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki
Edmund Blandford
I need healing\___?____/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Henzo Henrique Oliveira Damasceno
Good fresh food, bread a bit tough, nice service.
Albert Wong
Very tasty and affordable. I usually get the beef /steak combo plate. Its really good. They ask you how you want your meat prepared which is good.
This place has become my favorite lunch spot in Oakalnd. The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I usually go for the Teriyaki chicken or salmon plate. The protien is usually served with some salted edamame and vinegared cabbage. It's a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Definitely give this place a try. I'd post a pic but I ate all my food haha. I will definitely be back.
Jeremy Strang
Really good food and a perfect lunch!
Alexa P.
I love eating here. Everythings really delicious and i wish they were open longer. Great place to eat.
Vanessa A.
That was horrible. You can't taste the teriyaki. The chicken was smelly. The edemame was overcooked. And the portion sizes are small. The miso soup is good at least, it's made with white miso.
Lore M.
Love coming here for lunch. The owners are really nice the food is fresh and delicious. I usually order the chicken and steak plate and everything on the plate is a perfect balance, the steak and chicken has light teriyaki sauce and still tasty, coleslaw is really refreshing and has a nice zing to it and the edamame nice lightly boiled. Perfect lunch plates
Clean, fresh, simple Japanese meals. They cook everything to order and don't over-sauce their food like a lot of Americanized Japanese restaurants. Great mom-and-pop place run by a hardworking family.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu is limited but the quality is always high! The chicken is fresh from the grill, not sitting under a heat lamp. The slaw and edamame are perfect accompaniments.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken, Edamame, Chicken Teriyaki
Excellent lunch option. Super tasty and great, speedy service!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki
On days I'm too lazy to make and bring lunch, takeout becomes a fun treat. As there are quite a few Japanese options in the area, this place came up as one I haven't tried before. Pick up for lunch was quick and simple, everything was bagged up very securely in a paper bag (folded and stapled shut as well). There is a parking structure across the ways, but parking outside isn't all too hard to find. Inside, there isn't too much seating available but that's what makes this place the ideal lunch pick up spot. The menu was a little simple than what I'm used to, but this seems nice for an easy simple lunch. I ordered a teriyaki chicken and beef combo (that comes with edamame and a coleslaw like salad). It was a good sized portion for the price, it's a bit more than 1 meal for me (1 meal and an afternoon snack to finish up). I did order medium rare for the beef, but it was more towards medium well - but wasn't all too overcook. I have to emphasize this is a lighter taste of a meal as the teriyaki sauce was very light on the meats, mostly just soaked into the rice nicely. The chicken has a nice sear and wasn't dry even after walk back to the office. It's not what I typically expect from a bento box meal, but I just can't stop saying how much I like the simplicity of it (light flavors of a hearty meal, makes my tummy happy when I don't feel like something hearty/greasy/cheesy).The edamame was a little salty and soft to me. As for the coleslaw, vinegary cabbage mix- it was perfect to add to a bite of meat and rice or on it's own as a bit... I'd like a container of this alone to snack on. I also have to note that the rice was really nice, not too soft but enough with the sauce soaked in for a good bite.Final Thoughts: Portion and price wise - I'm definitely ordering again for lunch; feels like a nice healthy, hearty meal.
Prime lunch spot for whenever I'm in the office. I love getting the salmon teriyaki with prawns. Given the weekday lunch rush, their service keeps up with their loyal crowd. Bright and airy dining space with good, reliable plates!
I have been a customer of Genji for about a year now. I work in the area and few of my co-workers and I have come here multiple times to get mainly the teriyaki chicken. For one the portions are small compared to the cost of the food. Service has not been consistent with pricing and food quality. I recently had lunch from Genji that did not end well as I was treated very poorly once I paid for my food. I my container without a bag which was the second time that this happened recently. Which was weird because everyone else that had ordered food was already in a bag. When I asked for a bag the same lady that is always at the counter got an attitude and said that at grocery stores you have to pay for a bag. I then proceeded to ask for a bag and she had such a terrible attitude as if I didn't just spend $18 for a small plate of chicken. The sauce is so watery and gross, provide barely any veggies. I will no longer be a customer of this restaurant. This was the last straw!!! NEVER AGAIN! Terrible customer service
Delicious, good portions, fresh meat. balanced lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki
I need healing\___?____/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good fresh food, bread a bit tough, nice service.
Very tasty and affordable. I usually get the beef /steak combo plate. Its really good. They ask you how you want your meat prepared which is good.
Restaurantji Recommends
This place has become my favorite lunch spot in Oakalnd. The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I usually go for the Teriyaki chicken or salmon plate. The protien is usually served with some salted edamame and vinegared cabbage. It's a perfect combination of sweet and savory. Definitely give this place a try. I'd post a pic but I ate all my food haha. I will definitely be back.
Really good food and a perfect lunch!
I love eating here. Everythings really delicious and i wish they were open longer. Great place to eat.
That was horrible. You can't taste the teriyaki. The chicken was smelly. The edemame was overcooked. And the portion sizes are small. The miso soup is good at least, it's made with white miso.
Love coming here for lunch. The owners are really nice the food is fresh and delicious. I usually order the chicken and steak plate and everything on the plate is a perfect balance, the steak and chicken has light teriyaki sauce and still tasty, coleslaw is really refreshing and has a nice zing to it and the edamame nice lightly boiled. Perfect lunch plates