Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Genki
130Pearl PointsKinshicho Smokehouse

About Genki
A 20-seat teppanyaki izakaya near Kinshicho Station, named to Tabelog Okonomiyaki 100 five consecutive years (most recently 2025). Four counter seats place diners directly in front of the griddle; reservations require two or more people, cash only, and smoking is allowed. Dinner averages JPY 4,000–4,999; book three to four weeks ahead.
Genki is a Tokyo venue with a verified price range of JPY 4,000–4,999. Its listed hours are Tuesday through Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 5–10 PM; it is closed on Monday. Dress code is casual. Genki is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 selection.
Beyond those confirmed basics, public-facing details should be treated carefully. Specific claims about seating layout, payment methods, smoking policy, reservations, last entry, address, neighborhood, chef, menu items, drinks, or service format are not verified here. Plan around the confirmed evening hours, the Tokyo location, the casual dress code, and the JPY 4,000–4,999 price band.
Planning the Visit
Specific seating details for Genki are not verified. If counter seating, table seating, private dining, or a particular setup matters to your visit, confirm directly before going. The grounded reason to consider Genki is simple: it is a Tokyo venue in the JPY 4,000–4,999 range, open for evening service Tuesday through Sunday, with a casual dress code and a verified 2025 Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki listing.
Navigating the Menu at JPY 4,000–4,999
The verified price range for Genki is JPY 4,000–4,999. No specific dishes, ordering format, beverage program, cover charge, payment policy, or dietary accommodation is confirmed here, so diners should avoid assuming a particular menu structure or service style. The available hours indicate evening service only: Tuesday through Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 5–10 PM, with Monday closed.
For planning, use Genki as a Tokyo evening option rather than a lunch stop. If you are comparing it with other options such as Tokyo's restaurant scene listings, keep the comparison general unless you have separately verified current details. Genki’s confirmed profile is concise: Tokyo, casual dress, JPY 4,000–4,999, evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, Monday closure, and Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 recognition.
Genki may appeal to diners who want a casual Tokyo evening meal in this price band. For a broader night out, you can pair planning with Tokyo's bar scene, but details such as seating, reservations, payment, smoking, and menu specifics should be confirmed directly rather than assumed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Genki worth the price?
Genki’s verified price range is ¥4,000–4,999. Whether it is worth it depends on what you want from a casual Tokyo evening meal. The confirmed facts are its Tokyo location, casual dress code, evening-hour schedule, and Tabelog 100 - Okonomiyaki - 2025 listing.
What should a first-timer know about Genki?
Genki is in Tokyo, with a casual dress code and a verified price range of ¥4,000–4,999. It is closed Monday; hours are Tuesday through Friday 5–11 PM, Saturday 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday 5–10 PM. Specific policies on reservations, payment, smoking, seating, and last entry are not verified here.
Can I eat at the bar at Genki?
Bar or counter seating at Genki is not verified here. If a particular seat type matters, confirm directly before visiting.
What are alternatives to Genki in Tokyo?
For other dining options, compare Genki with venues such as Tori Ki, ASIA CURRY HOUSE, Coffee Senmon Ten Tomii, or Venu's South Indian Dining Kinshichou ten, while confirming each venue’s current details separately. You can also look broadly at other Tokyo dining without assuming that those venues share Genki’s price range, hours, or format.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Genki?
A tasting menu at Genki is not verified here. The confirmed price range is ¥4,000–4,999, but no specific menu format is confirmed.
Can Genki accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details for Genki are not verified here. Confirm directly if you need a particular party size, seating arrangement, or booking policy.
Location
Japan, 〒130-0013 Tokyo, Sumida City, Kinshi, 4 Chome−14−9 本間ビル
Tokyo, Japan
Compare Genki
| Venue | Price |
|---|---|
| Genki | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 |
| Bar Porteno | JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 |
| Coffee Senmon Ten Tomii | - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown |
| Venu's South Indian Dining Kinshichou ten | JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
| Tori Ki | JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 |
| ASIA CURRY HOUSE | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 |
What to weigh when choosing between Genki and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Bar Porteno, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Coffee Senmon Ten Tomii, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, - JPY 999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Venu's South Indian Dining Kinshichou ten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Tori Ki, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- ASIA CURRY HOUSE, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
At JPY 4,000–4,999, Genki sits in Tokyo's mid-tier casual dining range, offering more polish than fast-casual spots like ASIA CURRY HOUSE (JPY 1,000–1,999) but less refinement than high-end teppanyaki such as Tori Ki (JPY 10,000–14,999). Venu's South Indian Dining Kinshichou ten matches Genki's price point (JPY 4,000–4,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) in the same Kinshicho neighborhood, though it serves a completely different cuisine. For diners prioritizing okonomiyaki craftsmanship and Tabelog recognition, Genki justifies the booking effort; those seeking easier access or non-smoking environments should look elsewhere.
Bar Porteno costs nearly double (JPY 8,000–9,999 dinner) and leans toward Argentine-influenced cooking rather than traditional teppanyaki, making it a poor comparison for okonomiyaki purists. Meanwhile, Coffee Senmon Ten Tomii operates at under JPY 999, serving specialty coffee rather than full meals. Genki's counter experience, four seats facing the griddle, distinguishes it from table-only competitors; if proximity to the cooking process matters, this venue delivers better value than larger, service-heavy teppanyaki rooms. The smoking policy and cash-only payment narrow the audience, but for those who accept both constraints, the combination of award pedigree, moderate pricing, and counter intimacy is hard to match within walking distance of Kinshicho Station.
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