The best way I can explain Genkunis it is Japanese casual dining. If you've ever eaten at Mei's in Montgomery, this is a scaled down version...smaller and more casual. The food was very good and very large portions as you can see from my attached pictures. I ate with a group of four and we all really enjoyed the food and the service was better than I would have expected. A single waitress, who if I were to guess is probably also an owner, was zipping around tending to all tables and even with a very high load it felt like we were getting dedicated service given her high frequency of interaction. The place can seat maybe 20 people so it may get crowded during peak times. Also it appeared they had a healthy carry out or door dash business. I will definitely come back. There aren't a lot of Japanese restaurant choices in Cincinnati and I'm happy they set the bar high with their quality of food and service.
Andrea T.
Genki tonkatsu ramen has a flavorful broth and tasty fillings. The sparkling water is Genki Forest brand and the lychee fizz flavor was very very good! Service was prompt and friendly.
Misty S.
Please don't go if you have allergies. They do not understand them, even though they confirmed several times a member of our party could eat here. They served the wrong food to the individual with allergies and it took them a week to recover. They didn't even take the food off the bill. Horrible experience.
Kate C.
This place is small but pretty cute. It had several choices for ramen and I chose to try the Nagoya Ramen. The broth is really light, but super enjoyable. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the vegetables were super yummy too. My only qualm is the chicken was definitely not good quality. It is super fatty with gristle still on it. If they just fixed the meat quality part, it would easily be a 5 stars for me. My children tried their sweet potato fries and really liked those a lot (good flavor). Overall, our food was pretty good!
Cody K.
We really enjoyed this place, the food, and the service. The lady that served us was very nice and tentative. Also, although she gave us an appertizer we didn't order she took it off the bill while letting us keep the appertizer and still bringing out the one we order. We started with the octopus balls and shomai. We were also accidently given this potatoe like thing. The shomai was very good, the potatoe thing was crunchy but basically just a hashbrown but still tasty, and I didn't care for the octopus ball things but my girlfriend really liked them. As far as main dishes I got the spicy tonkotso ramen (I believe anyways) and added an extra egg. It was very good and filling. Had some to take home for a snack the next day. She ended up getting the chicken katsu rice bowl and really enjoyed it. She said it was nicely crispy and one of the best (if not the best) she's had. She also had enough for a bit of leftovers. Overall a great experience from both a food and service standpoint. Will be back.
Jj P.
Super good! We saw a movie in Oakley and my husband tried to take us to the Oakley Genki...but its not open yet. So we drove up to the original in Mason. Did Genki as our G in restaurant alphabet. We weren't super hungry so kept the order lighter. It's a smaller space - maybe 5 or 6 two top tables and the other half is dedicated to the kitchen. Ordered curry flavored korokke. Super tasty! I'm a bit or a Japanese curry snob but I've never had curry flavored korokke and this was great. Would totally order again. My husband got the original tonkatsu ramen. We ordered an extra egg, not realize you actually only get half an egg for the $1.50. I feel like that was just slightly overpriced but that's more of a quibble. I got the spicy miso ramen. Super good flavor. I felt like the first bite had a nice kick but then it got less spicy. They're generous here with the noodles which is great. I do like broth though so next time I'd order extra broth and could easily get 2 meals from it. Overall 5 stars. Super fast food and service. After tip for 2 ramen bowls, 2 extra eggs and the korokke we netted out at $45. We'll be back and bring the kids next time although we'll probably aim for the Oakley location since it looks like they have mote seating.
Ashley Wallen
The ramen was sub par, broth was good but the contents bland. I dined in and paid with card, waitress came back with my receipt, no card. I asked for my card and the restaurant immediately went on the defense saying they didn't have it and refused to look. I canceled the card as soon as I walked out, definitely won't return. Monroe location.
Benny J.
Overall is ok. Soup should be better. It did not have dense flavor. Noodle was good quality. Meat was tender and flavorful.
Jim Fisher
always great food! my go too spot!
Mark Lienhart
This was our first time eating here (the West Chester location) wow! Absolutely delicious food! Everything we tried was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing! Can’t wait to come back again!
Food was just ok. The shrimp tempura was good, a staple item can't really be messed up. The ramen I got did not have as much flavor as I would have liked. Service was great and the reason for the stars but the food was not a favorite.
Courtney Cates
I have been to this location many times and the service is always excellent.
Johnny M.
Was just ok, tried both spicy ramen and signature chicken and rice dish and both were nothing to come back for. I will probably try another local ramen spot next time.
Elizabeth Richardson
First time eating here and my husband and I were absolutely thrilled with the food, service and the atmosphere! We love it!
Patricia Riggs
Great ramen lots a variety of types. friendly service and love the gyoza crispy and well done
The best way I can explain Genkunis it is Japanese casual dining. If you've ever eaten at Mei's in Montgomery, this is a scaled down version...smaller and more casual. The food was very good and very large portions as you can see from my attached pictures. I ate with a group of four and we all really enjoyed the food and the service was better than I would have expected. A single waitress, who if I were to guess is probably also an owner, was zipping around tending to all tables and even with a very high load it felt like we were getting dedicated service given her high frequency of interaction. The place can seat maybe 20 people so it may get crowded during peak times. Also it appeared they had a healthy carry out or door dash business. I will definitely come back. There aren't a lot of Japanese restaurant choices in Cincinnati and I'm happy they set the bar high with their quality of food and service.
Genki tonkatsu ramen has a flavorful broth and tasty fillings. The sparkling water is Genki Forest brand and the lychee fizz flavor was very very good! Service was prompt and friendly.
Please don't go if you have allergies. They do not understand them, even though they confirmed several times a member of our party could eat here. They served the wrong food to the individual with allergies and it took them a week to recover. They didn't even take the food off the bill. Horrible experience.
This place is small but pretty cute. It had several choices for ramen and I chose to try the Nagoya Ramen. The broth is really light, but super enjoyable. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the vegetables were super yummy too. My only qualm is the chicken was definitely not good quality. It is super fatty with gristle still on it. If they just fixed the meat quality part, it would easily be a 5 stars for me. My children tried their sweet potato fries and really liked those a lot (good flavor). Overall, our food was pretty good!
We really enjoyed this place, the food, and the service. The lady that served us was very nice and tentative. Also, although she gave us an appertizer we didn't order she took it off the bill while letting us keep the appertizer and still bringing out the one we order. We started with the octopus balls and shomai. We were also accidently given this potatoe like thing. The shomai was very good, the potatoe thing was crunchy but basically just a hashbrown but still tasty, and I didn't care for the octopus ball things but my girlfriend really liked them. As far as main dishes I got the spicy tonkotso ramen (I believe anyways) and added an extra egg. It was very good and filling. Had some to take home for a snack the next day. She ended up getting the chicken katsu rice bowl and really enjoyed it. She said it was nicely crispy and one of the best (if not the best) she's had. She also had enough for a bit of leftovers. Overall a great experience from both a food and service standpoint. Will be back.
Super good! We saw a movie in Oakley and my husband tried to take us to the Oakley Genki...but its not open yet. So we drove up to the original in Mason. Did Genki as our G in restaurant alphabet. We weren't super hungry so kept the order lighter. It's a smaller space - maybe 5 or 6 two top tables and the other half is dedicated to the kitchen. Ordered curry flavored korokke. Super tasty! I'm a bit or a Japanese curry snob but I've never had curry flavored korokke and this was great. Would totally order again. My husband got the original tonkatsu ramen. We ordered an extra egg, not realize you actually only get half an egg for the $1.50. I feel like that was just slightly overpriced but that's more of a quibble. I got the spicy miso ramen. Super good flavor. I felt like the first bite had a nice kick but then it got less spicy. They're generous here with the noodles which is great. I do like broth though so next time I'd order extra broth and could easily get 2 meals from it. Overall 5 stars. Super fast food and service. After tip for 2 ramen bowls, 2 extra eggs and the korokke we netted out at $45. We'll be back and bring the kids next time although we'll probably aim for the Oakley location since it looks like they have mote seating.
The ramen was sub par, broth was good but the contents bland. I dined in and paid with card, waitress came back with my receipt, no card. I asked for my card and the restaurant immediately went on the defense saying they didn't have it and refused to look. I canceled the card as soon as I walked out, definitely won't return. Monroe location.
Overall is ok. Soup should be better. It did not have dense flavor. Noodle was good quality. Meat was tender and flavorful.
always great food! my go too spot!
This was our first time eating here (the West Chester location) wow! Absolutely delicious food! Everything we tried was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing! Can’t wait to come back again!
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Food was just ok. The shrimp tempura was good, a staple item can't really be messed up. The ramen I got did not have as much flavor as I would have liked. Service was great and the reason for the stars but the food was not a favorite.
I have been to this location many times and the service is always excellent.
Was just ok, tried both spicy ramen and signature chicken and rice dish and both were nothing to come back for. I will probably try another local ramen spot next time.
First time eating here and my husband and I were absolutely thrilled with the food, service and the atmosphere! We love it!
Great ramen lots a variety of types. friendly service and love the gyoza crispy and well done