This has been on my list to go for a while. For some odd reason, after learning about it while in Wilmington, it took me 2 years to actually go. Great Sushi place tucked in a mini-mall, ample parking (shared with other businesses in the mini-mall). I've learned this place is family owned and operated. Went here on a Wednesday night Dinner for two. Got seated right away. Our drink orders were taken quickly and before we knew it our server was ready to take our orders. I ordered: Pork Gyoza - pan fried (recommend this way, but they do boiled) Sea Dragon roll - fried shrimp tempura with torched tuna and spicy aioli (Yum!) Lotus Roll - rice paper wrapped roll (think fresh spring roll) Superstar Roll - uhm bluefin tuna! enough said. It was delicious. You also get a edamame seaweed salad on the house with your order. Bonus: when you get your bill, you they give you an assortment of toffee on a tray. Regular, Green Tea and Coffee. Get the toffee! They are free to try or $2 for 16. they give you a paper bag on request. read more

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As a hapa-gal that recently relocated from the Bay Area, I've been missing all the amazing Japanese food options, which made our visit to Genki even more welcoming. I loved the food here, and the fact that it was family-owned made it even more loveable. My husband and I tried a few different rolls for our first visit, and we loved all the options we tried. The agedashi tofu reminded me of home, and everything tasted really fresh. We can't wait for our next visit! read more

Great food, great service. Atmosphere was pleasant. Staff was very attentive and as soon as a dish was done they would clear it and have the next course on its way. Highly recommended! Will be dining here again. read more

We cannot say enough amazing things about Genki Restaurant! My wife and I have a love of sushi, but Genki takes it to a whole new level: Chef Danny, And his whole family are as welcoming as they are professional- making every customer feel like their favorite. Our favorites start with a warm bowl of light miso soup, homemade hot sake and crisp seaweed salad. Seasoned just right- not too sweet, not too salty. We then continue with homemade kimchi and salmon nigiri: buttery, slightly warm, and a bit intoxicating. All conversation stops. After 3 anniversaries celebrated here, we cannot imagine going anywhere else. read more

Genki - 4 specialty ice creams: red bean, sesame, lychee, and green tea! What a great combination! Yummmm! - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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A true hidden gem in Wilmington nc. You are greeted upon walking in and are treated like family. The food tastes amazing and don't be afraid to try something new here. Tell your friends tell your family this place rocks! read more

My husband and I ate here for the first time today! One word.... AMAZING!!! The food, the service, the small but quaint restaurant! The sushi chef was spot on! Best sushi and udon noodles we have had for a while!!! And the kimchi was bomb too! We will make this a regular place to visit! read more

Genki - All Nigiri: Toro, salmon, real snow crab, eel, yellowtail, super white fish. - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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AMAZING sushi! Great Service by Sophia. This is the best sushi I have ever had. Amazing preparation and such care was given to our complicated order. Sophia took care of us with first class service, nothing was too much to ask. If you are close to the area, put this on your list of places to eat. We will be back! Thank you so much for the excellent food and service. read more

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An experience like no other! Chef Danny is a master of his craft and everyone who works along side him (including his adorable son) works as if they are doing an intricate dance. The sushi was unlike anything I had ever tasted, like something out of a movie! I am one of the most critical people when it comes to food, and I've worked with some incredible and talented chefs and Danny and his staff take it one step further. From the attentive customer service, to the exquisite plating and care of the food, it was a memorable experience I won't soon forget. I highly recommend making a reservation, they are busy CONSTANTLY. But rest assured it is worth the wait. I got the Queen Roll, and my partner got the black cod miso. Both were beyond delightful! This will be our place to visit every time we are in the Wilmington area. read more

Genki - Queen Roll, blue fin tuna nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Very fresh and sushi and sashimi. My husband enjoyed his chirashi bowl immensely. Teriyaki chicken was also very tasty.Quality ingredients!. Highly recommend read more

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First week in Wilmington after moving! I was recommended this quite little place by my boss & wow was she right about it! This place is delicious, super fresh and reasonably priced! It's actually pretty convenient to grab after a target run! Freshest sushi I've ever had*** We will be back! read more

Genki - Tuna Roll & Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food was ok. Only positive thing I could say is it was fresh! That's always important! But it was expensive and too bland for me.

Outstanding in every respect. Authentic Japanese cuisine as good as you will find in any major city. The fish is always fresh. Very clean with attentive and helpful waitstaff. The owners really seem to care about the dining experience and quality. read more

My friends and I came to Genki to celebrate her birthday, however, a huge disappointment. We needed to book a reservation. We booked it for 7:45 pm. We walked across the street to a bar for an hour. We came back to the restaurant at 7:45 to wait for another 10 minutes. At 7:55, we sat down and was told there is a wait due to lack of workers and waitresses at this time. We ordered 1 fried rice, 5 rolls and 2 drinks. We received our drinks 5 minutes later. As we sat in the restaurant, we noticed favoritism by the owner. Guests continued to walk in and was served prior to us. The waitress or possibly the owner of the restaurant failed to check up on us. She does not care on how long we waited and cares so much for her "friends". An hour and a half of waiting for our food, we asked for the status. The "owner" stated we are the fourth in line at 9:20 pm. I asked her does that mean we would need to wait another 20 minutes per table to get our food? She giggled and apologized for the wait. My friend stated we waited for an hour and a half only to receive a response of I know. I'm sure her friends came in after us only to receive the cater she thinks they should receive instead of catering the her guests in order. This place does not deserve a star for customer service. At 9:50 pm, we have not reviewed our food. This restaurant is the worse customer experience we have ever received. read more

Genki - #catertofriendsoveryelpper. #livingthelife. - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

This is the best food I ever had. We had sushi and spring rolls and they were incredible. This place deserves every bit of 5 stars.

The best sushi in Wilmington hands down! Great soups, sushi rolls, casual unpretentious atmosphere plus always a great service! read more

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The sushi was very loosely wrapped and hard to eat with chopsticks. Although the service was great, the food is lacking

One of the best sushi in Wilmington. Fish are fresh and resembles Japan quality. Nothing has disappointed me so far! My go to order - spicy tuna roll - spider roll - scallop nigiri - sweet shrimp nigiri - a la carte order of the fried car fish appetizer - eel avocado roll - eel over rice read more

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For what you pay for your serving size is not worth it. Won't be going again. I've never seen sushi rolls that little. Maybe they thought I was on a diet. read more

I simply will not eat sashimi or nigiri at any other establishment in this town ever again. The quality of the fish at Genki is astonishingly superior! Sure other spots have tasty, interesting rolls, but Genki goes for authentic quality over snazzy flair. Hands down the best meal I've had in Wilmington in years. read more

Before I start, I must say I was in high anticipation of dining at Genki. I was not disappointed! The wagyu appetizer was tender and buttery- delicious! I definitely recommend it. The miso and kimchi were also good, but nothing memorable. And the edamame and seaweed salad? Excellent! The sushi was the freshest I've had in awhile- the more exotic cuts were surprisingly good and the salmon and tuna were also great. Of the highest quality and an excellent display. Dessert, mochi and ice cream, were heavenly. You could taste it was homemade. The only complaint I have with this place is the atmosphere and location. It's in the middle of no where and looks dated inside. Totally recommended, coming from a sushi connoisseur! read more

Decided to have an early Mother's Day dinner here with the family. We've been here many times, but first time reviewing on Yelp. We received a warm welcome and were seated in a booth promptly. Our server took our drink orders and returned after a few minutes with drinks and took our order. I ordered a sake sampler, pork gyoza, firecracker roll. The family ordered Katsu-don, and chicken katsu curry. The restaurant had a heavy flow of customers and many tables reserved. I would suggest making a reservation on the app open table or calling for a reservation. It was busy. Our food was delivered which looked and smelled amazing. I can honestly say, we have never had a bad or even mediocre experience here. We have always enjoyed our food, service, and atmosphere here. This visit was no different. The food was so good and tasty. The sake sampler was a nice added bonus. It's been a long time since I've had sake. I went with the recommendation from our server. I was pleased with the recommendation. I also enjoyed the home made caramel samples they provide at the end of your meal. The almond caramel was delicious, as was the coffee caramel. We will be back for another great experience. read more

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This is hands down the best sushi in Wilmington. The fish is fresh, service is excellent and truly enjoyable to go to. Highly recommend if you're grazing sushi! read more

Delicious! Short wait. Don't think it's worth the $3 for 'fresh made wasabi' as tasted same as house wasabi that dishes come with. Food was excellent; worth the short wait read more

This is the best Asian restaurant in Wilmington. Such creative dishes. Fresh fish - best sushi and unique flavors. I have NEVER had a bad meal here. See Is wonderful. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Outstanding! This is best place to eat sushi in Wilmington. Great energy and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Make reservations!

What a great little place in Wilmington. The Sushi was fresh and very tasty. The special rolls were a treat. Trying to find great sushi in Southport is disasterous. We were spoiled when we lived up north. FINALLY, found a place that is of the same quality and service. We now have a new go to place. read more

The ambiance was very clean, nicely decorated in an authentic Japanese style. Our waiter patiently answered all of our questions and was friendly and quite knowledgeable. The miso soup my husband ordered was a good temperature and he said it was really good. My eggdrop soup was tasty and a good temperature. The sushi and sashimi were very fresh, beautifully presented and tasty. This restaurant is health-conscious-- no msg. The menu is extensive as well. Food came quickly after ordering. The red bean ice cream was a delightful end to a wonderful meal. Topping it all off were the chef's complimentary homemade pieces of fudge. What a lovely experience! read more

A cute little restaurant. However, the manager "greeted" us at the door pretty aggressively mentioning that their staff doesnt have to wear masks and neither do the customers. Quote: "WE'RE NOT THE MASK POLICE" That being said. Our waitress did wear a mask though a lot of the kitchen and sushi preparer did not. She gave us fantastic service. Overall good food, but their sushi was even better (which is why I still have them a decent score). Just maybe consider takeout... And if someone in your family is immunocompromised, maybe skip them all together. read more

Another amazing meal!! Absolutely perfect as usual. No one in this town can match the quality of this amazing place. read more

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Incredible sushi. I've consumed all types of sushi around the world, including Japan and this is some of the best. Very fresh and full of flavor made with various home made flare. read more

In pre-pandemic times I would have given this place three stars. However, I ordered pickup and when I came to get it, no one was wearing masks. They have a big sign in the window saying that they don't wear masks and they are claiming medical exemptions. It would've been nice to know that before ordering food that I promptly threw away because there's no way in hell I'm going to eat food prepared by people who are not wearing masks during a pandemic. read more

The food and the service are great! The best sushi in Wilmington. It's a small space but the sushi chefs are entertaining.

Bad customer service and rude hostess will cause me to never go back and make every effort on social media to dissuade you from eating here. Their website posted open til 9:30. We walked in the door at 9:03 and was refused seating. I showed them their post of their response was we are trying to fix that but we're closed. The restaurant still had a number of tables being served. We were only a party of two and I felt They should have served us due their error of posting a closing time of 9:30. And the hostess was extremely rude, and dismissive. Restaurants should be grateful for our support during this pandemic but this place just lost me forever. Plenty of good sushi restaurants in Wilmington like Bento Box an read more

Genkhi is hands down the BEST and FRESHEST sushi we have ever had. You can't go wrong here. If you're not seeing what you want on the menu, just ask the waitress, and they'll customize something for you. We brought some friends in with is the last time we were there. They love super spicy sushi and they weren't seeing anything on the menu that screamed super spicy. So the waitress said she'd get the chef to fix them up something special...and boy did he! I love this place so much! read more

Genki - Crunchy lobster roll, queen roll, banzai maki, Naruto salmon. The ponzu sauce is AMAZING - Japanese Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

There was lipstick on my green tea cup. The ginger dressing, usually one of my favorites was truly vile. I don't know how they made it but I couldn't eat it. I also believe when you pay 12 for a rainbow roll, you shouldn't leave still hungry. I think this placed is overpriced. Not a fan. read more

The sushi here is always tasty, it's nice and cozy inside as well. The servers are always very friendly and knowledgeable.

Mmmmm... yummy! We loved it all. The rolls were great, the service friendly and quick. The black cod miso soup was delicious. We tried 7 rolls and liked them all. read more

Amazing food! The staff are the best! I can't wait to go back to try something else! Katsu Curry dinner was everything I wanted it to be! I've already told friends this place is a MUST TRY! No pictures sorry lol just started eating read more

Great little place! We had some of the best sushi in the area here. We will definitely be back!

First and foremost...my apologies for the delay in this review, as it is 2 weeks overdue. However, the remembrance of this COVID-19-era, curbside takeout is still fresh in my mind. I have read and been asked by many if I had dined at Genki Sushi and tasted some of Chef Danny's artistic creations. The answer up until recently, was a "no" but I'm now delighted to say that I still can recall the flavors of each roll I savored that evening. FOOD: Assortment of sushi: Spider Roll; Firecracker Roll; Geisha Roll; Philly Roll. Each piece was packed generously with fine, fresh fish. Using the sport of baseball as a grading reference, The Firecracker Roll was a homerun, the Philly Roll was a solid double due to the larger chunk of fresh salmon and added scallion inside and the Geisha Roll was also a double. And the MVP of the night was the Spider Roll! The Spider Roll is a classic, specialty maki that can blow your tastebuds away, or can be as bland or bad as you can imagine. I believe I have tasted over 200 different spider rolls in my lifetime and my favorite has been, for over 18 years, at a place in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was a Spider Roll I had asked my wife to try just once, although she, at the time, didn't want to. When she did...literally speaking...the hairs on her arms stood up. Genki's Spider Roll?? It tasted almost identical!! I had to do a double take at how another chef could mimic the flavors of my #1 Spider Roll and Chef Danny did it. Well done, my friend...well done! I saved the Spider Roll for last after that first initial piece and right now, I kind of want some more. Hope you're reading this, Genki!? :) SCORE: 4.5 STARS!! SERVICE: The call-in order was simple, curbside pickup time was on point and the employee was kind, courteous and followed all safety measures such as a mask, gloves and safe distancing. It was seamless for a curbside pickup and the sushi was super fresh. SCORE: 5 STARS!! OVERALL SCORE: All of the sushi consumed was delicious. Although 2 of the rolls did not blow me away, they were still delicious and above par against comparable rolls tasted in the past. But the Firecracker Roll is very good and the Spider Roll is simply incredible!! I look forward to dining with you soon once life can return to some form of normalcy...or, what is now "normal"? Hmmmmm. 4.75 STARS!! read more

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