Genji
Koriyama Ekimae, Koriyama
Restaurant in Koriyama, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Tabelog 100-recognized yoshoku counter in Koriyama delivering Japanese-style western cuisine at JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch pricing. The 27-seat format runs walk-in only with a rotating weekly closure schedule, so confirm hours before visiting. Counter seating keeps the kitchen visible and the pace informal; arrive at opening or after 1:30 PM to skip the queue.
About Genji
Genji in Koriyama is a thin-data listing with two useful confirmed anchors: a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and daytime hours on most operating days. The verified schedule is 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. Genji is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition, while many practical details remain unverified.
Because the verified facts available here are limited, this guide should not overstate the experience. Seating format, reservation policy, payment methods, exact menu items, dietary flexibility, parking, station access, service style are not confirmed in the verified data. Treat Genji as a Koriyama venue with a modest listed price band, limited daytime operating hours, a verified 2025 Tabelog 100 Yoshoku EAST listing rather than as a fully documented restaurant profile.
What the Verified Facts Say
The clearest planning detail is timing. Genji is open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition places it within that award category, but the available facts do not verify specific dishes, seating, reservations, or payment options.
Navigating the Booking Window and Closure Pattern
Plan around the confirmed operating window rather than assumptions about booking or queue rules. Genji's verified hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Wednesday and Thursday are closed. If you are traveling specifically for Genji, confirm current details through official or local channels before going, especially because this page does not have verified information on reservations, sell-outs, seating, or payment methods.
For broader comparison, keep Genji in context with other allowed Pearl venues such as Munakata Ya, Ootomo Pan Ten, Soba Saizen Ryusenbo, Sushi Kappou Gyomon, The bar, or look more generally at other dining in Koriyama. Avoid assuming those venues share Genji's hours, price range, format, or location details unless checked separately.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-5-3 Ekimae, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8002, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/fukushima/A0702/A070201/7001189
- Phone
- +81 24-932-5348
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-5-3 Ekimae, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8002, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sushi Kappou Gyomon, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown
- Munakata Ya, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- The bar, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown
- Soba Saizen Ryusenbo, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Ootomo Pan Ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Genji undercuts every nearby peer by at least JPY 1,000 per head. Sushi Kappou Gyomon charges JPY 20,000–29,999 for dinner and JPY 10,000–14,999 for lunch, making it Koriyama's splurge-tier option for kappo-style sushi with ingredient ceremony and omakase pacing. Munakata Ya sits in the middle at JPY 5,000–5,999, offering a fuller meal than Genji but without the Tabelog 100 credential. For quick, affordable meals, Ootomo Pan Ten delivers bread-focused dishes under JPY 999, though without the yoshoku craft depth.
Genji is the easiest to book (walk-in only, no advance planning), but the rotating closure schedule and cash-only policy require more logistical attention than peers with consistent hours. Soba Saizen Ryusenbo (JPY 3,000–3,999) offers a steadier schedule and broader payment options, making it a more frictionless midday choice if yoshoku is not the priority. Choose Genji when counter yoshoku format and Tabelog recognition matter more than flexibility; choose Soba Saizen Ryusenbo for soba and simpler logistics; choose Sushi Kappou Gyomon when budget allows for kappo-level craft.
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Compare Genji
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genji | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Easy | Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 · #42 |
| Sushi Kappou Gyomon | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| Munakata Ya | JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 | Unknown | No published awards |
| The bar | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| Soba Saizen Ryusenbo | JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
| Ootomo Pan Ten | - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown | Unknown | No published awards |
How Genji compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Genji?
The verified hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. No dinner hours are represented in the verified data.
What are alternatives to Genji?
For comparison within Pearl's allowed venue set, you can also look at Munakata Ya, Ootomo Pan Ten, Soba Saizen Ryusenbo, Sushi Kappou Gyomon, The bar, or compare Genji with other dining in Koriyama generally. Do not assume the same price range, hours, format, or location without checking each venue separately.
Is Genji worth the price?
Genji's verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in visiting during the confirmed daytime hours and your tolerance for checking any unverified practical details before going.
Is Genji good for a special occasion?
The verified facts support only a basic planning picture: Genji is in Koriyama, has a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, operates 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Details that often matter for special occasions, such as reservations, seating, payment, service format, are not verified here.
