Genki Izakaya 元気

Absolutely love this place! The food is fresh, flavorful, and full of genki energy! The staff is super friendly, and the service is always fast and warm. Whether you’re craving sushi, ramen, or a quick bite, this spot never disappoints. Can’t wait to come back again! Highly recommend!

We came here for the skewers, and it didn’t disappoint. We ordered almost all dishes on the skewer menu, and we enjoyed almost all of them. The environment was also pretty nicely decorated. The service was attentive. I’m not sure if it’s authentic Japanese, but overall it’s a nice skewer spot. If we are nearby, we would probably consider coming back.

Great atmosphere, bartenders that makes the restaurant inviting. The skewers and appetizers were tasty. I got their signature drink which tasted great but also came with a mini performance. Recommend for families, friends, co-workers and all.

This isn't my first time at Genki Izakaya, and it probably won't be my last. The variety of Japanese dishes/cocktails you can get here is amazing, in addition the quality and consistency of the food really makes you wanna come back and try more things! This is the perfect spot for a date, group dinner, or happy hour~ Yakitori Platter A5 Ribeye Miyazaki Wagyu Sukiyaki Tornado Omelet Fried Rice Torched Sea Fatty Salmon Grilled Saba Blooming Asagao The A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki was SO rich & delicious, as expected, but all the other dishes hit just as hard! The Torched Sea Fatty Salmon is a must-get for sushi lovers, the Tornado Omelet Fried Rice (Omurice Style) is some of the best I've had in the DMV, and you can't go wrong with the savory Yakitori Skewers.

Such a lovely and cute place! The drinks look so pretty and the food is fantastic! This place makes me want to try a little bit of everything! The inside is warm and welcoming as well. Parking is easy too, just take a right before the restaurant and go down the middle, to your left is Scout parking garage. Just look for the signs that say retail parking. Definitely worth the price!

I drove all the way from Boston to visit Genki Izakaya, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite meet my expectations.. The ramen broth was a bit lacking, and the noodles soaked up most of the liquid, making it overly salty. I had to ask for the extra broth and it was very salty. I decided to switch to the katsu, but it wasn’t much better. It didn’t taste fresh at all.. Overall, it wasn’t the best experience, and I left feeling a bit disappointed. I know others may have had different experiences, so I hope this was just an off day for them. Hopefully, they can improve in the future!

This place is a solid choice for higher end Japanese food (but not too high end). We ordered their tornado rice and it was a big hit. We also got skewers and the calamari which were both solid. I also ordered a drink that came in the cutest glass. I do recommend getting reservations because they get packed frequently. Also parking isn’t the easiest but it can be found closer to the giant.

10/10 We celebrated our Anniversary at Genki and I requested if they can write Happy Anniversary in a plate but instead they gave us a beautiful presentation ♥️ The food was excellent and the atmosphere was amazing . Our server Justin is great. Definitely would go back here!