Genji Japanese Restaurant

It's a tad pricey, but alas, fresh, healthy food is hard to come by these days. In an effort to make 2024 the year my health takes priority, I need to do a little less eating out, and the struggle is real. However, with Genji, lunch takeout isn't a detriment to that goal. While you may not be wowed by immense flavor, I chalk that up to hopefully lack of salt and high caloric sauces.This spot is known for its fresh, made to grill, teriyaki plates - pick your protein, it comes with rice, edamame and a little salad. It's all freshly grilled to order and you can see that it seemingly is a Japanese couple that runs and owns the place.I went with the salmon and prawn combo plate which was about $23. A small, but completely adequate amount of salmon with a handful of prawns on a bed of white rice (brown rice is additional). It was crowded on a Tuesday at lunch time and the wait was about 15ish minutes, so if you're in a rush, this may not be the spot, although it looks like you can call ahead to put your order in.Overall, healthy, fresh and delicious. In a world that is seemingly being catered to fried and saucy dishes, this is the opposite.

Genji is a mom and pop shop run by the sweetest husband and wife and their trusty chef. Each order is prepared with the utmost care, and you can tell from the quality and flavors of the food.My go-to is their salmon teriyaki, and it has yet to disappoint! They plate each of their meals with a Japanese slaw vinaigrette and edamame, making it a perfectly balanced meal that I always clean my plate for. They have a nice, clean, well-lit space with about 5 tables or so, but I would recommend calling in your order ahead of time whether you plan on eating in or taking out. They're popular with the lunch crowd, so orders can take about 15 minutes to prepare. Please show them some love! Fresh, fast, healthy Japanese food is hard to come by.

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.

The food here is always on delicious and perfectly cooked - the family that runs it has the best recipes. They remembered me after 3 years of being away! Between the food, service and dining area with natural light you can't go wrong. Go to Genji! Support this local spot!

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 live close and found Genji during the pandemic. They are so friendly and offer delicious BBQ chicken and seafood at a decent price. When I walk in they know my order! I love that.

I ordered the salmon salad and a drink. I paid almost $20 and I got 3 small pieces of salmon and very little salad. I was not impressed. This was my first time here and I thought it would a lot more food for the money I paid. NOPE. I will not be returning. Oh I'm still hungry.

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

I didn't take a picture of my food but I've ordered the chicken and salmon teriyaki plate which was surprisingly really good! I say surprisingly because the presentation wasn't the best, however, the flavor was 100% there. Definitely recommend coming here on your lunch! They also have choices of sides such as kimchi, radish, fish cake, etc. I haven't tried those yet but definitely will on my next trip there!

Very good food and friendly staff! Spacious enough to dine in with a group. I stop by every chance I get