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 has a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and daytime hours on most operating days. It is open 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. Genji is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST - 2025 recognition.
Seating format, reservation policy, payment methods, exact menu items, dietary flexibility, parking, station access, and service style are not confirmed. Genji is a Koriyama venue with a modest price band, limited daytime operating hours, and a 2025 Tabelog 100 Yoshoku EAST listing.
Key Information
The clearest planning detail is timing. Genji is open from 11:30 AM to 3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Its 2025 Tabelog 100 - Yoshoku - EAST recognition places it within that award category, but specific dishes, seating, reservations, or payment options are not specified.
Navigating the Booking Window and Closure Pattern
Plan around the operating window rather than assumptions about booking or queue rules. Genji's hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and 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 information on reservations, sell-outs, seating, or payment methods is not available.
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, and 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
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non‑smoking, 27‑seat second‑floor dining room with counter seating and a nostalgic, classic yoshoku atmosphere that feels like a long‑running neighborhood favorite, often busy enough that guests should expect to wait.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-5-3 Ekimae, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8002, Japan
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Genji?
Reservation details are not available. The schedule is 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday closed. Check current official or local information before visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Genji?
The hours are 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No dinner hours are listed.
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, and 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 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 daytime hours and your willingness to confirm any practical details before going.
Does Genji handle dietary restrictions?
Can Genji accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details, seating layout, and private-room availability are not available. Confirm current arrangements before visiting with a group.
Is Genji good for a special occasion?
Genji offers a basic planning picture: it is in Koriyama, has a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, and operates 11:30 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Details that often matter for special occasions, such as reservations, seating, payment, and service format, are not available.
