BY JACK DANILEWICZ A commitment to service, namely a “customer comes first” mindset, has always been the prevailing theme for Genki Sushi and its locations throughout the world. Genki’s founder Fumio Saito was just 24 years old when he helped…
No matter what time of day or evening you visit Genki Sushi at Pearlridge Uptown, there might be a sizable line of customers waiting for seats. This is, after all, one of Hawaii’s best-known, much-loved sushi restaurants. Don’t worry! Even…
Most of us know Genki Sushi as part of the conveyor belt sushi phenomenon that spread like wildfire across Japan and now throughout Hawaii. With more than a dozen restaurants statewide, it has gained quite a following for offering fast,…
Hawaii may not have a winter that brings snow and below-freezing temperatures, but we do have our own changes in the season that come with a chill, lots of rain and wind, shorter days and, just like on the mainland,…
While the holidays are full of colorful lights and festive decorations, Genki Sushi offers its own tasty color palette that diners can enjoy year-round. The ever-popular and amusing dining experience presents its dishes on color-coded plates that are brought out…
The holidays are in full swing, which means it’s time to head to the mall to check off the items on your gift-giving list. And when you’re in need of some fuel and rest, make a stop at Genki Sushi…
Known for its hand-crafted nigiri, gunkan and hand-rolled sushi, Genki Sushi has something for everyone, thanks to its extensive menu. And, with the addition of several new items, customers are sure to appreciate the restaurant’s ever-evolving menu. For starters, Chicken…
The concept of kaiten sushi — literally translated as, “revolving” sushi — originated more than 50 years ago from the mind of Fumio Saito, a young Japanese sushi chef. With the arrival of Genki Sushi in 1993, Saito’s conveyor-belt delivery…
BY RANDY DELA CRUZ Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, full meal or takeout, Genki Sushi is the place to go to satisfy hunger pains of any size. Since arriving in Hawaii back in 1992, the Japanese-based sushi chain…
The iconic Genki Sushi logo features a face of sheer determination, representing the original founder’s own resolution to bring healthy food throughout Japan, and eventually to other parts of the world — including Hawaii where there are 13 Genki Sushi…