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Genji

Japanese · Oakland

4.6 · 57 reviews Google

About Genji

Genji is a Japanese restaurant in Oakland, CA. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by guests. Check the opening hours and menu for the latest availability.

What Customers Say About Genji

Genji is a popular lunch spot in downtown Oakland, known for its fresh, tasty, and affordable Japanese-style set lunches. The teriyaki chicken and salmon are highly praised, along with the friendly service from Wen and her husband. It can get crowded at lunchtime.

Popular Dishes

teriyaki chicken (9) grilled salmon grilled shrimp beef /steak combo plate Teriyaki shrimp miso soup Teriyaki Salmon

Best For

Business Solo Dining Quick Bite Locals

Tip: Take away is the route to go if you come here, as it's usually crowded around lunch time and the place isn't the biggest.

Features

🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

California Digital Library
A 145m

California Digital Library

biblioteca

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I. Magnin Building
A 211m

I. Magnin Building

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Lake Merritt Plaza
A 235m

Lake Merritt Plaza

edificio

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Kaiser Engineering Building
A 276m

Kaiser Engineering Building

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Snow Park
A 283m

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Q136083917
A 285m

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Explore the area around Genji

Genji is located in Oakland, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • YWCA Building (A 302m) — historic women's building in Oakland, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

  • Snow Park (A 283m) — park in Oakland, California

Other Points of Interest

  • California Digital Library (A 145m) — digital public library founded by University of California in 1997
  • I. Magnin Building (A 211m) — retail building in Oakland, California, United States
  • Lake Merritt Plaza (A 235m) — building in California, United States
  • Kaiser Engineering Building (A 276m) — office in Harrison Street, Oakland
  • Q136083917 (A 285m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Q135999745 (A 288m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Latham Square Building (A 290m) — building in Oakland, California, USA
  • Roos Brothers Building (A 308m) — building in Oakland, California, USA

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Frequently asked questions about Genji

Genji is located at 1904 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612, Oakland.
Near Genji you can find points of interest such as California Digital Library, I. Magnin Building, Lake Merritt Plaza, Kaiser Engineering Building.
Genji offers japanese cuisine.
Genji has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Genji offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Genji based on customer reviews are: teriyaki chicken, grilled salmon, grilled shrimp, beef /steak combo plate, Teriyaki shrimp.
Genji is ideal for business dining, solo dining, quick bites, locals.
Genji is a popular lunch spot in downtown Oakland, known for its fresh, tasty, and affordable Japanese-style set lunches. The teriyaki chicken and salmon are highly praised, along with the friendly service from Wen and her husband. It can get crowded at lunchtime.
Take away is the route to go if you come here, as it's usually crowded around lunch time and the place isn't the biggest.
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Genji Oakland Reviews

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Damon Tighe

One of my favorite lunch time spots in downtown because the food is good, the service is quick and the place is always very clean. They have a cold deli with a selection of bottled drinks and small cold dishes to go. The menu is small but this allows them to make high quality meals quickly. The large windows make for a nice ambient lit room to have lunch in.

Damon Tighe
Damon Tighe

One of my favorite lunch time spots in downtown because the food is good, the service is quick and the place is always very clean. They have a cold deli with a selection of bottled drinks and small cold dishes to go. The menu is small but this allows them to make high quality meals quickly. The large windows make for a nice ambient lit room to have lunch in.

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Tyler Wood

Extremely friendly, a little small, but always very fresh and tasty. It's my favorite sushi place in the SF Bay Area.

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Mika M

My favorite lunch spot in downtown Oakland. They are open for takeout. I love authentic teriyaki flavor.

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C Campbell

Delicious. Really my favorite lunch spot. Friendly and for me the grilled salmon is two meals 👍🍴

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Eli Smukler

Excellent lunch option. Super tasty and great, speedy service!

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MYu

Clean, fresh, simple Japanese meals. They cook everything to order and don't over-sauce their food like a lot of Americanized Japanese restaurants. Great mom-and-pop place run by a hardworking family.

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James Jirn

The menu is limited but the quality is always high! The chicken is fresh from the grill, not sitting under a heat lamp. The slaw and edamame are perfect accompaniments.

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IdealistKT IdealistKT

My favorite lunch spot. Very healthy, fresh food. Portions are perfect for me as it never makes me feel bloated. Delicious shrimp teriyaki and their miso soup is amazing. This is not a sushi restaurant - I've seen some people mistake it for one. They serve teriyaki bento plates with rice, protein, small cucumber vinegar salad and edamame. It fills me up for the day. Owned by the very sweet and nice husband and wife (chef and cashier). The line cooks are also super nice guys. Love this place very much!

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Eric Ramirez

I came here about 2 weeks ago for lunch and man was it delicious! I ordered a to go plate with Teriyaki chicken, Teriyaki shrimp, and brown rice but it also came with edamame and this tangy lime cucumber salad. I highly recommend this restaurant! My new favorite spot I can't wait to take my family here

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Albert Wong

Very tasty and affordable. I usually get the beef /steak combo plate. Its really good. They ask you how you want your meat prepared which is good.

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elaine leona

Wen and her husband are salt of the earth types who make wholesome Japanese-style set lunches. My go-to order is the grilled shrimp and teriyaki chicken combo — the proteins have a bit of char on them that is just downright yummy.

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James Sederberg

Been coming here for years (since they were in Ogawa Building). Excellent fresh food. The salads (with teriyaki salmon, beef, or chicken) are great for carb watchers too.

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John Urbina

Healthy, delicious and amazing service. You wont regret coming her for lunch! Ive lost 10lbs coming here for lunch this passed year. Did I mention how delicious their teryaki chicken is? Definitely give it a try.

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Anna Baldwin

Got the chicken teriyaki and it was really good! Definitely recommend this to my family and friends

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Akash A

Think of the part last time you ate teriyaki...dried chicken with a bunch of gross sauce. This place perplexed me... the chicken and shrimp are perfectly cooked, with just enough sauce. The care in the prep is beyond anything you'd expect for what you'd think is a simple dish. I honestly can't think of another place that makes food this juicy, and with care. It's been on my weekly lunch rotation for a reason. Shame it's in a dead city bc you can tell they care when restaurants around them only care to make a buck.

Anna Baldwin
Anna Baldwin

Got the chicken teriyaki and it was really good! Definitely recommend this to my family and friends

Akash A
Akash A

Think of the part last time you ate teriyaki...dried chicken with a bunch of gross sauce. This place perplexed me... the chicken and shrimp are perfectly cooked, with just enough sauce. The care in the prep is beyond anything you'd expect for what you'd think is a simple dish. I honestly can't think of another place that makes food this juicy, and with care. It's been on my weekly lunch rotation for a reason. Shame it's in a dead city bc you can tell they care when restaurants around them only care to make a buck.

MYu
MYu

Clean, fresh, simple Japanese meals. They cook everything to order and don't over-sauce their food like a lot of Americanized Japanese restaurants. Great mom-and-pop place run by a hardworking family.

James Jirn
James Jirn

The menu is limited but the quality is always high! The chicken is fresh from the grill, not sitting under a heat lamp. The slaw and edamame are perfect accompaniments.

Eli Smukler
Eli Smukler

Excellent lunch option. Super tasty and great, speedy service!

Albert Wong
Albert Wong

Very tasty and affordable. I usually get the beef /steak combo plate. Its really good. They ask you how you want your meat prepared which is good.

H É L È N E
H É L È N E

Wen and her husband are salt of the earth types who make wholesome Japanese-style set lunches. My go-to order is the grilled shrimp and teriyaki chicken combo — the proteins have a bit of char on them that is just downright yummy.

Mika M
Mika M

My favorite lunch spot in downtown Oakland. They are open for takeout. I love authentic teriyaki flavor.

Eric Ramirez
Eric Ramirez

I came here about 2 weeks ago for lunch and man was it delicious! I ordered a to go plate with Teriyaki chicken, Teriyaki shrimp, and brown rice but it also came with edamame and this tangy lime cucumber salad. I highly recommend this restaurant! My new favorite spot I can't wait to take my family here

IdealistKT IdealistKT
IdealistKT IdealistKT

My favorite lunch spot. Very healthy, fresh food. Portions are perfect for me as it never makes me feel bloated. Delicious shrimp teriyaki and their miso soup is amazing. This is not a sushi restaurant - I've seen some people mistake it for one. They serve teriyaki bento plates with rice, protein, small cucumber vinegar salad and edamame. It fills me up for the day. Owned by the very sweet and nice husband and wife (chef and cashier). The line cooks are also super nice guys. Love this place very much!

Colin Quinn
Colin Quinn

I ordered the teriyaki chicken for lunch. It was fast service, affordable, and the chicken was good-a rare trilogy for the area.

C Campbell
C Campbell

Delicious. Really my favorite lunch spot. Friendly and for me the grilled salmon is two meals 👍🍴

Tyler Wood
Tyler Wood

Extremely friendly, a little small, but always very fresh and tasty. It's my favorite sushi place in the SF Bay Area.

James Sederberg
James Sederberg

Been coming here for years (since they were in Ogawa Building). Excellent fresh food. The salads (with teriyaki salmon, beef, or chicken) are great for carb watchers too.

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Morgan Engel

Food was tasty, but prawns were overdone. Price was high for what I got. Teriyaki was light on sauce, feels like they went for a healthier style than most I've seen. Edamame was good, salad was pleasant. Overall an okay choice for lunch.

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Timothy Kempf

Food tastes great, but if you have a big appetite you'll want to grab more than just the normal combo.

Morgan Engel
Morgan Engel

Food was tasty, but prawns were overdone. Price was high for what I got. Teriyaki was light on sauce, feels like they went for a healthier style than most I've seen. Edamame was good, salad was pleasant. Overall an okay choice for lunch.

Timothy Kempf
Timothy Kempf

Food tastes great, but if you have a big appetite you'll want to grab more than just the normal combo.

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Martin Haye

Teriyaki Salmon - had this twice a week apart, both times was fresh and yummy. Served with a nice little tangy salad, edamame, and rice. Pretty much take-out only, and it's fast. Owner remembered my order on the second visit, wow. Next time I'll ask for a little extra teri sauce.

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Sunny L

I typically come here for the chicken, and from what I've observed, most people do as well. They are fast, and quality never deviates. It's usually crowded around lunch time, and the place isn't exactly the biggest. Take away is the route to go if you come here.

Sunny L
Sunny L

I typically come here for the chicken, and from what I've observed, most people do as well. They are fast, and quality never deviates. It's usually crowded around lunch time, and the place isn't exactly the biggest. Take away is the route to go if you come here.

Martin Haye
Martin Haye

Teriyaki Salmon - had this twice a week apart, both times was fresh and yummy. Served with a nice little tangy salad, edamame, and rice. Pretty much take-out only, and it's fast. Owner remembered my order on the second visit, wow. Next time I'll ask for a little extra teri sauce.

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Richard Meggison

I saw the great review about the teriyaki chicken from previous review (didn't look at the year..oops) and decided to try a combo of beef and chicken teriyaki. All I can say is it wasn't seasoned well. The meat should taste good by itself and it wasn't. The slaw/salad wasn't seasoned well either.

Richard Meggison
Richard Meggison

I saw the great review about the teriyaki chicken from previous review (didn't look at the year..oops) and decided to try a combo of beef and chicken teriyaki. All I can say is it wasn't seasoned well. The meat should taste good by itself and it wasn't. The slaw/salad wasn't seasoned well either.

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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57 reviews
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Moderate Price
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japanese
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
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Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
10:30AM-3PM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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📞 Phone
+1 510-350-7431

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Wheelchair Accessible
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