Genki Restaurant & Bar
Atlanta, GA 30305-1850
Phone: (404) 844-8319
- Price:
- $$
- Specialties:
- Sushi
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11am-11pm, , Sat 5pm-11pm, , Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Genki Restaurant & Bar – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
A few steps removed from beer-guzzling Buckhead, Genki uses an aquarium's eerie light and a semi-spacious deck to attract a crowd of manicured young professionals. Service could be nastily hip but isn't. Drum and bass music keeps the servers moving well into the late-night, sushi-munching shift.
The Food
Genki dishes up the perfect menu for those who love the idea of sushi but can't get used to eating raw fish. So it's best to ignore the small tough nigiri and all but the most bastardized of the maki. Stick with something like the fried super crunch. Loaded with cream cheese, remoulade and teriyaki sauce, it's as Americanized as jalapeno poppers and has the same kind of junk food appeal. Rice and noodle bowls de-emphasize the flavors of the fish and other toppings, but manage to taste great while doing so.
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Insider Tips
When to GoGo on Wednesday for a live DJ, Thursday for an especially large crowd of singles.
The ExtrasSpecialty skewered dishes and more second-rate sushi are available at Yakitori, a second restaurant that's attached next door.
User Reviews for Genki Restaurant & Bar
04/25/2008 Posted by lildiddy
Very disappointed! I just saw an I-Team investigation (Fox 5 News) indicating that some of the sushi items being served are not what is listed on the menu. In their investigation, the red snapper whas acctually tilapia! I will not be be returning.
04/08/2008 Posted by teejayjay
Genki has great atmosphere and sweet servers. Everyone is easy going and ready to please. It is a bit cramped, but the food and the value is well worth it! The sushi is always incredible. I take friends, family and out-of-towners there often...they all ask to go back! The deck is a great place to enjoy your meal on warm summer nights. Definitely check this place out!
Pros: Great Food, Great Value, Fun Atmosphere, Friendly Servers
Cons: Parking is a pain, but that is buckhead.
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