Genkiyaki
Chinese · Lakewood
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Genkiyaki is a beloved Lakewood destination offering affordable Japanese fusion tacos, soups, rice bowls, and hot dogs in an unassuming yet welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the tremendous service from friendly staff who make every visit enjoyable. The menu features signature dishes like the le...
Genkiyaki is a beloved Lakewood destination offering affordable Japanese fusion tacos, soups, rice bowls, and hot dogs in an unassuming yet welcoming atmosphere. Customers praise the tremendous service from friendly staff who make every visit enjoyable. The menu features signature dishes like the legendary Death Taco, Ninja Fries with spicy sauce and cheese, and loaded fried rice that consistently delight diners. Beyond the food, the experience is enhanced by arcade games for guests to play while waiting, creating a fun environment perfect for families or solo diners. With wheelchair accessible facilities and convenient onsite services, this fusion spot combines comfort food with unique entertainment, making it an easy recommendation for those seeking fresh, generous portions in Lakewood.
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Genkiyaki is a Lakewood Japanese restaurant known for its flavorful and well-prepared food, especially the Ninja Fries, which are frequently praised. Customers highlight the friendly service, quick service, and quality food for the price. Some note a change in atmosphere due to a rebrand.
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Tip: If you like spicy food, try the Death Taco (sign a waiver!). The Ninja Fries are a must-try.
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Genkiyaki está localizado em Lakewood, rodeado de locais de interesse cultural e histórico. Aqui estão alguns dos pontos mais notáveis nas proximidades.
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Offers the standard fast-casual fare you might find in any food court, but what sets Genkiyaki apart is their fusion street food. Their Ninja sauce adds a kick to Korean takes on tacos, burritos, sweet potato fries, nachos, and hot dogs. They also offer Food on a Dare, like the Death and Zombie tacos and burritos that require a signed waiver. They're no joke - I like spicy food but the Death taco kicked my keister. They do offer the death sauce in less intimidating stages (epic and kamikaze) if you're curious but not fully committed to the pain. Even the Ninja sauce is enough to send you away sweating, but it's delicious. The location is in a strip mall with free parking, but finding a space can be tough. The acoustics inside can be noisy when it's crowded, but it's not too bad. The staff is friendly, and the food is made to order.
If you want some bomb food at a great price then this is the place for you. I'm literally obsessed with their ninja fries. And if you like hot stuff, they've got you covered. Do you hate yourself and don't want to be able to taste anything anymore? Go for the Zombie Burrito to immediately regret your poor life choices up to this point! 💣🍟🤙
It was a pleasure to be again in this place. Long time favorite. Their tasty and perfectly cooked food is not easily forgotten. Great tacos, burritos, nachos etc with it's trade korean-mexican style is the best in California.
Always great! Whether you're getting a half and half bowl, ninja fries, or the legendary death taco everything is high quality, great value, and memorable flavor! This is a must visit location that couldn't be run by a nicer staff.
Good food.tried the ninja tacos the ninja fries which are really good. The chicken has a good flavor. The epic taco was super spicy but i like spicy food so it wasnt a problem for me..and the shrimp taco was also really good.. I did wait about 30 minutes for my food but it was due to a misunderstanding in the kichen, they gave me a pair of free drinks for the inconvinience whis is always appreciated.
Best chicken I have ever had hands down. Never have i got a bad order hear .amazing costumer service. Thank you for giving me the buy one get one free for the chicken bowls today .even tho I didn't know about it. Honesty goes a long way my friends.
This place is awesome. The ribeye / chicken ninja tacos are delicious, and only $1 each. The furious sweet potato fries are insanely good too. If you're into heat that hurts, their spicier tacos will smack down your ego quick. I can barely eat a level 2 (out of 5) without looking like a crying sweaty Rene Zellweger. Over all, you get great food and a good price, and there's a ton of tasty variety to choose from. I live down the street and have been coming here for years, you can't go wrong!
My family visited this place while on vacation. My husband seen it on Food Network and decided he wanted to try the Death Taco...okay!!! I stuck to the short ribs and noodle bowl. Shout out to the owner! Mr. Joo didn't have the right size t-shirt for my husband at that location so he gave him a smaller one... It fits with room to spare! The food was amazing! Next time we visit from Kansas City we will be eating here again!
My husband and I enjoyed our date night this evening. Food was excellent prices are grood. The service was excellent. Pearl and Nana were excellent at helping us out for our first time visit. Definitely going to drop in again. Thank you, Gen Restaurant
Good vibes, good location, and stellar food and service. Im on keto and was able to get a veggie only and beef bowl for around $6 and was happy with the amount of meat-to-veggie ratio. (Very keto friendly) Been coming to this spot for a couple years and would definitely recommend their awesome infusions like the ninjas fries and ninja tacos (not keto) .
This place is amazing the smell is intoxicating Matt is the definition of customer service. If every restaurant had a man like this behind the register you never have a problem with your food and you'd always know what to order. 50 stars
Awesome place with a cool vibe! The tacos are a great deal, and the ninja sauce is amazing. If you like heat you can step up to the furious sauce or even to the "Death taco"
I know i know, ANOTHER teriyaki joint, but this place is sooooooo fire! Charred chicken breasts and ribeye beef cuts with really mouth-watering homemade teriyaki sauce that isn't overwhelmingly sweet like most places. Ninja tacos are 🔥. Recently they added cool things to the menu like ninja dogs and ninja fries. Get it in a rice bowl, taco, burrito, hot dog, fries, you name it, they got it. If you'd like to try what it feels to die, try the world-famous death taco, if you dare. It was featured on man v food. Ps. I just tried cajun wings and ninja wings yest which is new on their menu. It was so good. Ninja wings has a pretty close resemblance to the korean marinated fried chicken and the Cajun wings....just trust....
Do you enjoy spicy teriyaki tacos and the aftermath of them? If so then this is the place for you. I have been coming here for years with my friends and although the recipe and prices have changed a little the place still leaves me satisfied. The fusion of Asian sweet and spice, with the cilantro and onions is simple but it is delicious. If you don't do spice be sure to get a drink as thir sauces have a kick.
Eat here! Their teriyaki bowls make Flame Broiler look like TV dinner. Rice is sushi grade and never overcooked. Ninja tacos are a must try! Delicious street tacos about as spicy as Tabasco. Their gyozas are big, crunchy, and full of flavor. Their fusion meals are adventurous and delicious but do tend to be on the heavy side. For example, try the fully loaded Ninja Fries. It's basically a teriyaki bowl on top of Irish nachos. Fries are thin but not shoe string. Not exciting enough? Try their famous Death Taco. It's so spicy you have to eat it at the store and sign a waiver! I've been coming here since opening week and I can say that Genkiyaki keeps getting better. The interior has been renovated (Summer.21) and the owners and staff are all really personable. Come in and enjoy the best teriyaki bowls around!
First time coming here and it was surprisingly good! They're sauces with my chicken bowl was so good! They also have an small arcade for customers, and they're anime drinks are super good! The cashier was so nice and explained everything for us and gave us two free tacos for our first time coming! I'm definitely coming back here again!!!
Good customer service. I forgot dudes name but he said he been working there for 2 weeks. new worker hella kool guy. I ordered Ninja Fries & two Death Tacos. Ninja fries are really good It has a unique flavor that I can't explain and the Death Tacos mannn It was no joke, Finished It in like 5 mins. On my second one my whole face was hella numb.. My lips was locked and I had an ugly expression on my face For like 10 mins I could not talk right but I conquered It. Definitely Recommend It if you're Into spicy stuff & looking for something new. 5/5 ! See you next time! - Update - Unfortunately they shut down. what a bummer . They were unique
Place was so good, highly recommend their chicken. Was so good, will be back for more.
This place has been consistently fresh and delicious for 11 years.they are so accommodating I like their teriyaki bowls & special sauce has but sometimes I need to reduce my salt in my sugar intake and so they're willing to leave the sauce out of the cooking for me. For instance today I got steamed vegetables with grilled Chicken.. at other times I get it with all the sauce and fixings and they have great mild and super spicy options. Great food cooked fresh and if you're daring try the death taco
I was introduced to this wonderful place by my son. It is a very lived in environment and the food is absolutely awesome! The employees are polite and great you like family. They have some in house only foods that I can not enjoy because of my stomach...but my son has and many others. Its a challenge of who can handle hot food! Its an experience in it self!
Best. Fries. Hands. Down. Ninja whatever, don't get me wrong it's all amazing food, but the beef Ninja Fries - there isn't a better "Fries + other things" around. Period. The End. The owner is a great guy, too. You'll see him there on most days. Definitely will always come back!
Everytime I order I ask for well done ninja fries and a side of ranch and they always do it perfectly. These fries are amazing with the sweet beef and onions mixed with the spicy sauce and cheese fries. The ninja and death tacos are great as well. Wonderful service
Regardless of my menu choice, I've always enjoyed everything I've ordered. Food is always cooked fresh, ordering is simplified with a kiosk, and there's arcade games to play while you wait (if that's your thing). Anytime I'm in lakewood during a meal time, Genkiyaki is always on the roster.
Everything about this place is tremendous. By far one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I've been too. Employees were friendly (shoutout to Steven), good music, and obviously the loaded fries and the iconic red bun chicken sandwich were phenomenal. Best lunch spot in the area by a landslide.
My first time here, and I'm definitely coming back. I had the Ninja Cali Burrio, my daughter had the Ninja Tacos, and my son had the Chicken Bowl with a side of Gyoza.
Wow. So glad we found this spot! So adorable and when we took a bite into our food our eyes lit up! 😍 we got the chicken plate and fish taco. Wow. Don’t miss out!
Everytime I order I ask for well done ninja fries and a side of ranch and they always do it perfectly. These fries are amazing with the sweet beef and onions mixed with the spicy sauce and cheese fries. The ninja and death tacos are great as well. Wonderful service
Regardless of my menu choice, I've always enjoyed everything I've ordered. Food is always cooked fresh, ordering is simplified with a kiosk, and there's arcade games to play while you wait (if that's your thing). Anytime I'm in lakewood during a meal time, Genkiyaki is always on the roster.
Everything about this place is tremendous. By far one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I've been too. Employees were friendly (shoutout to Steven), good music, and obviously the loaded fries and the iconic red bun chicken sandwich were phenomenal. Best lunch spot in the area by a landslide.
My first time here, and I'm definitely coming back. I had the Ninja Cali Burrio, my daughter had the Ninja Tacos, and my son had the Chicken Bowl with a side of Gyoza.
Wow. So glad we found this spot! So adorable and when we took a bite into our food our eyes lit up! 😍 we got the chicken plate and fish taco. Wow. Don’t miss out!
Always a solid choice when I’m craving something tasty and quick. The food never disappoints.
Great experience overall. Professional, efficient, and welcoming. I will definitely return.
I’ve tried a lot of local places, but Genkiyaki stands out. You get quality food at fair prices, which is rare these days.
This place has the best ninja fries! I am coming back again and again.
Loved the ninja fries, seriously hands down the best in town!
Everything we ordered was delicious. Super flavorful and well-prepared. Definitely a spot I’d recommend.
Gekinyaki is a great food spot in Lakewood. Really solid food, especially the fried rice. Generous portions and good service make it an easy place to recommend.
Tried their spicy chicken and it was incredible. Great mix of flavor and heat without being overwhelming.
Hands down the best Cali Burrito I’ve had! Every bite was amazing , I’ll be back for more!
Hey my cousin just sent me a pic of yall new well new to me zombie taco and I’m here to say I’m offended that yall made something worst then the death taco that death taco was absolute hell I tried it when I was 17-18years old currently 34 and that was the worst best experience ever I thank you for the experience but I’m shaking my fist at you for making hotter shame on you but good job at the same time
I ended up eating here two days in a row because the first visit was that good. Tried the nacho fries and tacos the first time, then went back for the D-bowl, which was the perfect portion. I prefer the beef, but the chicken was good too. Genkiyaki has an interesting mix of flavors, and I’m definitely planning to go back and try more.
Gekinyaki is a great food spot in Lakewood. Really solid food, especially the fried rice. Generous portions and good service make it an easy place to recommend.
Great experience overall. Professional, efficient, and welcoming. I will definitely return.
Hey my cousin just sent me a pic of yall new well new to me zombie taco and I’m here to say I’m offended that yall made something worst then the death taco that death taco was absolute hell I tried it when I was 17-18years old currently 34 and that was the worst best experience ever I thank you for the experience but I’m shaking my fist at you for making hotter shame on you but good job at the same time
I’ve tried a lot of local places, but Genkiyaki stands out. You get quality food at fair prices, which is rare these days.
Tried their spicy chicken and it was incredible. Great mix of flavor and heat without being overwhelming.
Loved the ninja fries, seriously hands down the best in town!
Always a solid choice when I’m craving something tasty and quick. The food never disappoints.
Hands down the best Cali Burrito I’ve had! Every bite was amazing , I’ll be back for more!
This place has the best ninja fries! I am coming back again and again.
Everything we ordered was delicious. Super flavorful and well-prepared. Definitely a spot I’d recommend.
Good customer service. I forgot dudes name but he said he been working there for 2 weeks. new worker hella kool guy. I ordered Ninja Fries & two Death Tacos. Ninja fries are really good It has a unique flavor that I can't explain and the Death Tacos mannn It was no joke, Finished It in like 5 mins. On my second one my whole face was hella numb.. My lips was locked and I had an ugly expression on my face For like 10 mins I could not talk right but I conquered It. Definitely Recommend It if you're Into spicy stuff & looking for something new. 5/5 ! See you next time! - Update - Unfortunately they shut down. what a bummer . They were unique
Great and interesting food. Del! Got the Ninja loaded fries. Asian chicken was really good but the oranges in the salad were a bit old. Otherwise really good and we will be back.
Cool and cozy place. The bowls are a solid 7.5/10, the tacos are an 8/10. Prices and portions are fair, not a place I'd come to weekly but once in a while it hits the spot.
Great food, would be better if they used different tortillas on their tacos, idk maybe because I'm Hispanic I appreciate quality tortillas more but aside from that it's my favorite teriyaki spot. Get the sweet potato ninja fries, freaking awesome.
The tacos were pretty decent, but also quite small, so I wouldn't only get tacos unless you weren't that hungry. I was way more impressed by their nachos and fries (I got the nachos, a friend got the fries; both were large, both were great.) I'm still saddened they were out of the sweet potato fries, though, which is what I'd been there to try. But I'll probably be back sometime to try them. Definitely don't get the death taco unless you -really- like eating spicy things (another friend said she did, and ordered one; she couldn't eat more than a couple bites, so I tried it. I also couldn't eat more than a couple bites. I can't even begin to imagine what their zombie taco is like, other than pain.) Food didn't take *super* long to get out, but it wasn't as quick as I might have expected, either. Edit: came back later, they weren't out of sweet potato fries this time. As expected, their sweet potato fries were even tastier. Also, a fun fact I just learned (I was there for a third time today): you -can- order tacos with sauce halfway between the normal not-spicy-at-all sauce and their horrifying death tacos, for no additional charge. And they are way tasty.
I have been here couple of times before and first time was shrimp bowl and was not impressed by it. It was just ok. Today had ninja fries and I have to say it was GREAT. It was pretty good size and I finished the whole thing. Ya.... I normally don't order fries with anything on it but this was really great. I would order it again.
A wonderful fusion restaurant with some spicy dishes. I big menu to select from and they have the Death Taco for those who like a challenge. You have to sign a waiver to try it! Staff is friendly, the dining area is nice and the have plugs along the wall so you can. Charge your phone. Lots of parking and plenty of seating.
It’s not longer Genkiyaki, it’s Nghbrs Kitchen That being said, the atmosphere isn’t the same. I waited staring at the walls instead playing the awesome arcade games. The ninja fries are very close to the original and the chicken is much better portion and taste better.
A wonderful fusion restaurant with some spicy dishes. I big menu to select from and they have the Death Taco for those who like a challenge. You have to sign a waiver to try it! Staff is friendly, the dining area is nice and the have plugs along the wall so you can. Charge your phone. Lots of parking and plenty of seating.
It’s not longer Genkiyaki, it’s Nghbrs Kitchen That being said, the atmosphere isn’t the same. I waited staring at the walls instead playing the awesome arcade games. The ninja fries are very close to the original and the chicken is much better portion and taste better.
Great food and flavor. Service was okay. The atmosphere was very basic to me. And it was definitely California prices.
Great food and flavor. Service was okay. The atmosphere was very basic to me. And it was definitely California prices.
this is one of my favorite places and i put my mom on to this spot. every time i go, we get this chicken and rice plate and ninja fries. the last 3 times i’ve gone and asked for my plate with NO SAUCE and no veggies, they ALWAYS put the teriyaki sauce. i have my own personal issues with certain sauces and foods. i can’t eat it with the sauce. and so this time i decided to bring it back to because i checked… and then i get my food again and check it again. either they just replaced the rice and washed off the chicken or dabbed off the sauce from the chicken. i’m sorry but that’s super wack:(((.
this is one of my favorite places and i put my mom on to this spot. every time i go, we get this chicken and rice plate and ninja fries. the last 3 times i’ve gone and asked for my plate with NO SAUCE and no veggies, they ALWAYS put the teriyaki sauce. i have my own personal issues with certain sauces and foods. i can’t eat it with the sauce. and so this time i decided to bring it back to because i checked… and then i get my food again and check it again. either they just replaced the rice and washed off the chicken or dabbed off the sauce from the chicken. i’m sorry but that’s super wack:(((.
I was beyond disappointed. How can you mess up a beef bowl? I ordered it because the photo on the menu looked appealing... but, when my beef bowl was brought out, it only had beef and rice. The photo showed that veggies were included. Yeah, apparently, you have to request the veggies as an add on, even though they were pictured. So, to appease me, they brought out a container of green onions... ummm, yeah, not the same. $8 for beef and rice. Total rip off. I will never return, nor recommend.
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