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    Genki Kitchen

    4.8 (228 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    GENKI KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Crystal S.

    The location is in a cute boutique mall (antique shops and aikido), with a good amount of dedicated parking. Seating inside is comfortable, decorated in neutral tones, with high ceilings crossed by wood beams. While Japanese food isn't what I would normally think of for breakfast, after trying Genki Kitchen, my whole perspective has changed! Take the thoughtfulness and precision of good Japanese/Hawaiian food and mash it up with fried chicken and eggs benedict, and you've got some out-of-this-world flavors (and a very full and happy stomach). I ordered the Genki Benedict, and the balance of milk (!) bread to egg to spam was spot on. Just the right amount of crunch and saltiness. Also the poach was really perfect. Soft and creamy but not running all over the moment you cut into it. To top it off the yuzu hollandaise (served on the side by default) was sweet, fruity, and creamy. Best hollandaise I've had, hands down! Service was very friendly and informative. Will definitely be back and try their lunch menu as well. The Genki poutine (fries with Japanese curry and an egg) sounds amazing!

    Katsu Chicken & "The Waffle Nut"
    Manni V.

    Genki is a solid breakfast brunch spot my wife had on her list of places to try. I absolutely love the high ceilings in the space which makes the smaller restaurants feel enormous and spacious. Both times we've been here we were immediately greeted by the host, a younger boy, which added to the warmth of what is most likely a family-run restaurant. That warmth extends to the food offerings which consist of Japanese-Hawaiian-American fusion and comfort food. Their loco moco with a tornado egg is a stunning and delicious dish and I love that it comes with 2 styles of gravy! The yuzu hollondaise has the perfect amount of tang to help cut the richness of the spam and milk bread in the benedict. I feel as though the chicken katsu and waffle was missing an element to really make it perfect. I would have added the katsu sauce or pickled ginger to really elevate it. The okonomiyaki was excellent and I loved the amount of vegetables in it. Overall, I really like Genki for the speed of service, friendliness, and inventive food combinations.

    Back of the menu
    Gil S.

    Fantastic quality, creative menu options. Their katsu and bread options have no business being this good. And their potatoes. It's like the universal perfect ideal you have in mind when you want crispy in the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. My wife had the Benedict with the yuzu Hollandaise and I had the chicken and waffles. The spam on her Benedict was surprisingly tangy (in a good way). The serving size on my chicken and waffles was overly generous . . . to the point of being over the top (I couldn't cut into it without spilling a lot onto the table). The coffee was fresh brewed but a little mild and lukewarm to my taste. The interior was a bit sparsely decorated, though the belt-driven ceiling fan system was cool (no pun intended). Minor gripes aside, the quality of the preparations and the friendliness of the staff will bring us back here in the future.

    Johannah W.

    Just when I think I've had it all, we find a new spot that becomes another favorite! Genki has a fantastic brunch that is worth celebrating! We came in about 10 midweek and it was empty, so we got lots of time to chat with the folks working which was honestly a delight. They were all so friendly and wonderful. The vibes are super comfortable and very perfect for the food served. I had the Okonomiyaki which was a pillowy, savory dream! My husband had the Benedict which was also wonderful, one of the best hollandaise I have ever had! The potatoes were also super yummy. We split some delicious tempura as well! This wonderful little shop is truly a gem!

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    Anastasia C.

    We had SUCH a good experience at Genki Kitchen. It's one of those places where you can immediately tell there's a lot of love behind what they're doing, and knowing it's family-owned made it even better. We definitely ordered enough to get a real feel for the menu and honestly, everything was so good. The Loco Moco was one of my favorites because we tried it with both the brown AND white gravy. The brown gravy was rich, savory and super comforting, but the white gravy surprised me the most because it almost tasted like a creamy clam chowder. I was not expecting that at all, but it worked SO well with the dish. The Katsu Chicken & Waffles was another standout. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and still juicy, and the waffle was fluffy with just enough sweetness. We found out their son had made the waffle batter fresh that morning, along with the whipped cream, and I swear details like that make you appreciate the food even more. The French Toast was beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked. Soft, rich, slightly sweet, with fresh fruit and that homemade whipped cream on top. Definitely one of those dishes everyone at the table keeps taking bites from. We also tried the Beef Udon, which was exactly what I wanted after all the sweet brunch flavors. Tender beef, chewy noodles and a warm, savory broth that was so comforting. And the Japanese Michelada was such a fun surprise. Savory, refreshing, a little spicy and just different enough from a traditional michelada to make it memorable. One of the things I really loved about Genki beyond the food is how intentional they are about supporting other local Sacramento businesses and specialty producers. We're in the Farm-to-Fork Capital, so I LOVE seeing a local family-owned restaurant put that into practice and keep that support within the community. Everything from the flavors to the presentation felt thoughtful and high quality. Truly a 10/10 experience for us. And now I already want to go back because there are way too many things on the menu we didn't get to try.

    Niku (Beef) Udon
    Carmen W.

    Came here on a whim and so glad we did! Their menu is so fun and the service is great. The person who took our order (I think she was the owner) took the time to answer my questions and was very friendly. The food was 100%. Really wish I had a larger stomach to be able to finish my order and also try their other items! Can't wait to go there again!

    Menu 8/2026
    Girlie M.

    Genki has a lot of potential to do well, although there is still some room for improvement. I really like their Hawaiian-Japanese fusion brunch concept and the menu is straight forward and simple. The Genki Benedict was served without the yuzu hollandaise sauce, which I didn't realize until after the fact. That was partly my fault for not bringing it up, so I didn't get the full experience of the dish. I'm sure it would've tasted even better with the sauce. The potatoes were also a bit cold. The butter, however, was nice and creamy. The Ika Geso was good, lightly battered and fried just the way I prefer and the sauce paired well with it. The Country Fried Katsu was also good, but again, the potatoes were cold. The Curry Chicken Katsu Don was probably the best dish. Overall, the prices are reasonable, the place is clean, and the staff was welcoming. I'd definitely give Genki another try, especially since the concept has a lot of potential.

    Muoi H.

    Finally stopped by for a brunch date and my oh my it has become my fav stop ! It was busy even in a Wednesday but we waited not too long to be seated ! Customer service was warm and welcoming ! Everything we order was delicious ! The kaarage chicken was fried perfectly crispy yet juicy! Presentation of both the loco moco and chicken katsu wasnt just beautifully yummy but pack a good wow to my palate ! I'm usually not a gravy /sauce person but Genki made it perfectly balanced I might had to lick the plate Prices were affordable and the portion was generous. See you guys soon

    Loco moco
    Luke C.

    Genki Kitchen is a unique brunch spot that serves up Japanese inspired brunch and lunch items. It's in a nice and cozy space that can get quite busy. I found the service to be excellent and friendly. The servers were quick as well. On my visit to Genki I had the opportunity to try the loco moco, udon, and tempura. The loco moco was good and came with a good amount of food. It was also presented nicely. They do the thing where it comes with the knife stabbed into the top of the food. There's also a pretty flower on the top that I think is just there for decoration. It's not necessary, but makes for a pretty photo. The best thing about the loco moco was the hamburger on the top. I found it to be of good quality and size - it's not one of those skinny fast food patties. The only thing I wasn't a fan of with the dish was the sauces, which I found to be a bit heavy handed and rich. Eventually all the rice was soggy. As for the udon, I personally found the broth to be much too sweet for my liking. It was an enormous bowl, but I couldn't get over the sweetness. My kid, who we gave some to really enjoyed it so I guess it's just a matter of taste. As for the tempura, I thought it was fine and did the job, but it didn't blow my mind. Genki Kitchen definitely has some unique and playful items. They are also only open for breakfast and lunch.

    Genki Benedict
    Annie X.

    This place is a must try!!! Great place to have brunch. The loco moco is the best!! The service was good. This place get busy fast so come early.

    Genki Loco Moco. Did not like.
    Lily N.

    Came on a Saturday for brunch. They weren't busy so we were seated after just a few minutes. I'm not sure why there are so many amazing reviews or maybe I just came on an off day but I thought the food was just okay and nothing special. Could use a little more flavor imo. I will also add that I asked for my eggs over easy but they came out as well done sunny side. Eck. Our food also took a looooong time to come out. They weren't even busy and I observed most of the other tables were also waiting a long time for their food. Again, not sure if I came on a bad day, but food took over 50min to come out. That is way too long. I think over time I may decide to try it again, but I do recommend not coming while already starved, especially not with hungry kids.

    shrimp tempura
    Dante B.

    My husband and I stopped by for brunch and ordered the shrimp tempura ($14), loco moco ($23) and country fried katsu ($25). As soon as the shrimp tempura came out, it looked suspiciously like the frozen ones you buy from Costco. They weren't good and our server confirmed this was pre-packaged. We asked our server to please take it away. I ordered my loco moco with gravy on the side which they accommodated very graciously. The presentation was very beautiful and the hamburger steak was not dry with decent flavor. I found the tornado egg to be a little over done and the rice extremely dense. I'm assuming this tastes better when absolutely drowned in gravy. The white and regular gravy was very tasty but what gravy isn't? The katsu was perfectly breaded and fried. Probably best tasting out of what we ordered but the dish is extremely rich and heavy with gravy and overly buttered potatoes. This is a very Americanized take on Japanese cuisine - portions are generous and they don't hold back on the gravy and butter. Service was very friendly. Our server quietly removed the charge for the shrimp tempura which was much appreciated but I still feel charging $14 for frozen shrimp tempura is wack. I don't think the quality fits the high price point here and I won't be back.

    Okonomiyaki
    Gabrielle L.

    The food is delicious and the environment aesthetics lovely with a delicate wood design for the ceiling. The okonomiyaki is a delicious brunch entree. The ginger topping perfected the dish too. I can't wait to have this again with some other delights too!

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    Old Soul Coffee on L Street has a pretty good location…read more For quite some time I've enjoyed it-kind of tucked away hidden on a little alley near 17th and L Street. Generally not the type of place you find accidentally. I don't feel like that changes at all once you walk in the door. It''s not a loud place, almost every time I've been here, it seems to be parties of 3 or less, but usually less than that, either studying or getting work done on a laptop while drinking a coffee relishing in the quaint quiet steadiness of the shop. The spot kinda looks like it's always still under construction but after many visits I realize now that's just the decor. Parking is available here in a nearby lot though ample street parking seems to be the spot I choose on most visits. The employees are not annoyingly enthusiastic yet they are friendly, but more in an energy that matches the room kinda friendly. There are plenty of tables for customers at this shop along with my favorite pair of recliner-type chairs near the front of the store. This particular visit we decided we just wanted coffee and we went with an Iced Vanilla Latte ($7.50) and a Sea Salt and Honey Shaken Espresso ($6.75). The drinks came out very quickly-less than a five minute wait. I've always adored the Sea Salt Honey Espresso drink, as it's been my go-to at Old Soul ever since I discovered it there.This visit was no different as it was still so yummy and the perfect afternoon pick-me-up as I set out for a busy rest of the day. The wifey loved her vanilla iced latte, Old Soul has always used quality coffee beans and that looks like that hasn't changed as their coffee is as tasty as ever. Old Soul does offer pastries but we never really had a chance to try them on this visit as we had multiple food plans later that day but I can say from experience-I've always enjoyed their pastries when I was lucky enough to order one. In closing, Old Soul Coffee is a Sacramento staple as they have a few locations located all over the city and I've always had a genuine great coffee shop experience and this location was no different-highly recommend.

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    It was an amazing experience and the kids enjoyed their foods. It was their first time experiencing…read moreand it has been years I have last visit. The weather was beautiful and sunny that we were seated outside the patio area. The wait wasn't too bad on a Saturday. About 45 minutes and knowing where we are on the waitlist and getting a text that our table is ready was a huge plus. The service was amazing. Kudos to the staffs! I ordered the B&B burger and it was delicious. Only downside of the burger was the bottom bun being soggy. Probably toast the bottom so it can hold on longer since this was juiciest burger we ever had. It was cooked well to my liking though. We had their lemonades and lychee lemonade was refreshing and delicious. The kids want to come back again and try out other different foods because they love it. They were already asking when we can come back. So we'll definitely come back again.

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