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Genji Japanese Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
175 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C3
(613) 236-2880
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Sun 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Tue-Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm
Thu-Sat 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
12 reviews for Genji Japanese Restaurant
12 reviews in English
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Review from Steph K.
Ottawa, ON
4/24/2012
Genji is one of the better sushi restaurants in Ottawa. I've never had a bad meal or received poor service. The dishes are beautifully presented, the fish, rice and vegetables are always fresh and flavourful and the menu is extensive. Genji offers many vegetarian options. They are one of the few restaurants that have ume-boshi, a Japanese pickled plum, on the menu.
My only "gripe" would be the price. Genji is possibly the most expensive Sushi restaurant in Ottawa. None the less, it's totally worth it. -
Review from Jason D.
Ottawa, ON
4/10/2012
Since moving to Ottawa from Toronto, this has been our go-to sushi place ... try to make it out here at least once a month. Fish has always been fresh, and not a single item off the menu has let us down thus far.
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Review from Steph K.
Richmond Hill, ON
2/9/2012
Clean and nice atmosphere, but the food was average, especially given the cost. Way too much rice on the spicy salmon and spicy tuna- at $8-$9 a roll, should have been much more fish, much less rice.
Very underwhelming. -
Review from Ben B.
I have to say, I ended up at Genji out of desperation. I was staying at the Lord Elgin and was quickly running out of time to grab a bit before closing time and could find few within walking distance that caught my eye. The funny part, though, is that I actually came here four years ago and completely forgot how good it was.
Despite being that awful customer who strolls in for dinner 40 minutes before closing time, the service was impeccable. Friendly, helpful, and no indication that they were trying to rush me out. Of course, I was trying to be good by ordering quickly and paying for my bill when the food came, but they insisted that I relax and take my time. Nice touch!
The menu is pretty big! More than just your standard sushi selection, you can get lost in the options. I went with the tempura sweet potato roll dotted with a gorgeous berry sauce, the spicy vegetable roll, and the green dragon roll (asparagus, cucumber, enoki mushroom wrapped with avocado).
What? I was REALLY hungry!
I didn't even notice, but I guess my meal took a little more time than they had hoped to prepare so after about eight minutes, my server brought out a complementary bowl of miso soup. What I loved was that it wasn't apologetic but rather: "Your sushi is almost ready. Here. Have some soup."
You can't argue with that!
I find Genji sushi consistently has more distinct flavours than other rolls I've had. Each roll is distinct in its own right which makes bouncing in between maki so much more fun and delicious.
This is definitely on my list for my next Ottawa visit and probably every single one after that!Listed in: Ottawow!
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Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
11/12/2010 1 photo
I'll sheepishly admit that this place was my first introduction to sushi and it wasn't that long ago. Come on, I grew up on a farm! But I think I picked a good place to pop my raw fish cherry.
Genji is tucked off Elgin Street on Lisgar so it relies a lot on word of mouth instead of the passerby so I think that's probably why they maintain such good quality.
Being a sushi newbie I decided to just try the beef maki and I never thought I'd leave this place having tasted some of the best prepared beef I've ever had. That's coming from a kid who spent 18 years on a farm and lived in Alberta!
The prices are a little high but my sushi loving friends tell me that's normal for Ottawa.
I have also tried the spicy tuna rolls. Although I didn't enjoy the texture I did think it was prepared and presented really well.
I do encourage the sushi lovers to check it out and I do recommend it to a lot of people but if sushi isn't your thing order one of the alternatives like the amazing beef. -
Review from Teresa B.
Ottawa, ON
11/15/2010
This is likely some of the best sushi in the city overall. I still haven't tried everywhere, but it's still really good. We ordered the 2 Person combo for about $65 and added some gyoza to the meal. We really didn't need to.
The combo is not small, and as you're working your way through the dishes - like the bizarre but tasty Medusa Tempura - you forget just what is coming next or what's left. We spent a good two hours there and left feeling quite content and with some leftovers. The teriyaki is a large serving of salmon (which we both got, but chicken and beef are also options) and comes with rice and steamed vegetables. Well worth the time and money, fantastic service. -
Review from Stephanie S.
Ottawa, ON
2/16/2011
Went here on a recommendation from some friends for a 5-year wedding anniversary celebration. I have to say that I was a little disappointed in the atmosphere... I think I was imagining something more like festival japan or Suisha Gardens but what it lacked in surroundings it made up with fabulous service and great food.
My husband got a combo meal for one and I ordered a few rolls and makis a la carte. I tried out the lobster roll. It was good, but wasn't the explosion of flavour I was anticipating. Do try the sushi wine. It was very refreshing!
I thought the prices were very comparable to any other Japanese restaurant that I've been to and we'll definitely be going again! -
Review from Spike D.
7/9/2010
I went with some friends who live nearby and love it. It really is a hidden gem. Turn off Elgin onto Lisgar. Once you think you've gone too far, there you are. Lots of sushi options. Everything we tried was fresh and tasted good. Some trendy hybrids (sushi with seared beef, chicken, sushi pizza, etc.), may scare the purists, but I had a good traditional eel roll as well as a trendy spicy shrimp roll (dynamite?) and found both of them to be very good. The beef wrapped "stampede" ordered by my friend didn't work as well for me, but others claimed to love it.
Service was attentive and friendly and a few complimentary appetizers at the beginning of the meal were nice. Prices were not out of line with other sushi restaurants downtown and were, perhaps, a little less.
Highly recommended. -
Review from Minh D.
Gatineau, QC
One of the better sushi places in Ottawa, that's for sure. Don't know if it's the best, I haven't tried enough to really say that, but it's better than Kinki's and Wasabi in the Market.
It's downtown, off Elgin street on Lisgar and a bit away from any other restaurant or bar, so you really have to be looking for it to know it's there.
Service is good, every time I have been the fish has been fresh (kinda important in a sushi place) and I always order nigiri sushi and not the rolls with mayo, hot sauce, etc, so I really notice when the fish isn't top grade stuff.
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Review from Amanda B.
Ottawa, ON
11/30/2010
There are two main things that I appreciate about Genji - they deliver (Fridays and Saturdays only) and they carry sashimi items on their menu that other sushi bars rarely do. They have octopus, butterfish, scallops, sea urchin, and raw sweet shrimp. Some sushi bars in Ottawa will have the first four, but I have yet to find another place that carries sweet shrimp, which, unlike the cooked shrimp you usually find, is raw and very small, and yes, actually sweet-tasting.
I first heard about Genji when I came across their menu online. It was a really cold, windy, and icy winter day, and I was craving some sushi but just couldn't make myself go out for it, so I was looking for any place that delivered, and I found Genji. I ordered their Umi Sashimi Moriawase, which is a 20-piece sashimi boat that comes with soup, salad, and rice. The fish was very fresh and tasty, and it came with a really good selection, including the sweet shrimp and butterfish - my favorites. This was actually the first time I tasted sweet shrimp, and though it looked a little strange, it was quite fantastic. The only problems I had with Genji were that the sashimi slices were fairly small, so they weren't very filling, even with 20 pieces and rice to myself, and on top of that, it cost over $30 without tax, delivery charges, or tip. It really satisfied my sushi/sashimi craving, but not so much my hunger. -
Review from B M.
New Westminster, BC
12/17/2009
Had the Genji Appetizer (deep fried wonton with mushroom, shrimp and I think shiso), Unagi wave maki, Sweet potato make, and Red Dragon roll -- I was stuffed!!
Other rolls I'd like to try, so I'd go back. Nice presentation and good taste to match.
Sushi chefs were Chinese I think, but they a very good job. -
Review from Carol W.
Ottawa, ON
8/30/2010
a great place to have lunch. it is nice inside and the food is good. the sushi is fresh and the service is very good. i have only been for lunch, so i am not sure what the dinner time crowd would mean for the service. the tables are not real close together so it should be enjoyable even if it is crowded.
