Genki Ya - Brookline

One of my favorite places for sushi in Boston! Open till 2am which is a PLUS cuz Lots of fresh options with fresh fish options absolutely love their selection.
I sincerely miss this place after moving back to San diego

I always enjoyed Genki Ya's Boston location so it was pleasant surprise to discover they were also in Brookline. It's more of a no-frills spot at this location but the service and sushi is just as good. They have an amazing spicy tuna on top of fried nori rice that I always get and recommend. And my friend and I tried a variety of rolls that incorporated shrimp tempura, yellowtail, scallop, etc. and every one was very fresh and tasty. Bonus they have a rare/coveted liquor license so we were able to enjoy wine with our meal as well!

I love the salmon and unagi rolls and nigiri here! Very fresh and the salmon has good texture. The sushi here takes out really well. It's definitely on the pricier side for casual sushi especially when dining in, but I'm a big fan of the lunch options.

Overall everything was great! The fish that we ordered tasted fresh. This is a solid sushi place to grab a bite. Definitely on the more casual side. I'm not sure how busy it can get but they have only a handful of tables inside and out. Definitely call ahead if you have more than 4 ppl. The menu is extensive but a bit hard to order since the website they use is a bit busy.

genki ya is a must visit when in coolidge corner! this location is a lot smaller than the tremont st location, with only a handful of tables inside. however, the lack of space is made up by the extensive menu and delicious food! both my friend and i ordered their japanese curry, which was delicious on its own! both plates, although one with chicken and one vegetarian, had the same curry base, so the real difference is the protein/side to the meal, but it's delicious! the service was quick and efficient as well. their menu seems to have quite a few different vegetarian options that i'm curious about so i'll have to come back to try them out!

It's an okay sushi place that opens late. Food is not too authentic, but the agedashi tofu tastes decent

Great food that is slightly more expensive than other sushi places I've been to but it's also in Coolidge corner which is notoriously more expensive. Service is fast and friendly. There are tables inside and out when's it nice outside.

I stopped into Genki Ya based on a friend's suggestion for a lovely lunch. The sushi was fresh and the wait staff was very prompt.

I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a standard, reliable sushi experience. However, I wouldn't say that it's one of the best in the area, and I think that the prices reflect that.

If you're craving sushi and need a fix, go to Genki Ya!

Best vegetarian sushi on the planet. And it's been the same superb quality for the past 10 + years. The sweet potato tempura roll is to die for, anything avocado is perfection. And the lunch special is insanely affordable.

What I liked:
- Speedy service: both to be seated and to be served.
- Good selection of sushi for the sushi deluxe dinner. All eight pieces were some type of fish.
- The lunch special seems a good value for money

Room for improvement (?)
- The salmon did not have much flavor/ taste.
- The wasabi was a dried out paste. It makes it harder for this composition style to dissolve in the soy sauce.