Genki Omakase

The first course was oysters; while their freshness was adequate, they lacked the pure, sweet quality that diners often eagerly seek, instead carrying a faint—though not severe—fishy undertone. The Amberjack offered a delightful texture—both moist and smooth—standing out as one of the most memorable dishes of the entire meal. However, the dishes served during the middle portion of the meal were, on the whole, rather mediocre and conventional, lacking any significant highlights. Several dishes, in particular, revealed some rather obvious flaws. The quality of the salmon itself was mediocre; neither its fat content nor its flavor profile could be described as particularly outstanding. Furthermore, one piece of scallop sushi—as well as another sushi piece—was seasoned in a style resembling "salt and pepper"; however, the salt was applied too heavily, completely overpowering the natural flavors of the ingredients and resulting in an overly salty taste. The shrimp sushi itself was actually quite good, exuding a pleasant, natural sweetness; however, the addition of yuzu zest—which may have been grated too deeply, inadvertently including the bitter white pith—introduced a hint of bitterness that ultimately detracted from the overall dining experience. It might have been better left unadorned. Another factor that negatively impacted the dining experience was the sushi rice itself; the rice mounds were generally packed too loosely, causing them to fall apart with ease when picked up. The service regarding the presentation of the dishes also appeared somewhat casual and careless; on several occasions, the sushi was placed at a distance from the diner, forcing me to lean across the counter to retrieve it. Such lapses in service etiquette constitute a significant demerit within the detail-oriented environment of an "Omakase" dining experience.

I really wanted to enjoy this place, of course, with the price, I was not expecting something too fancy, but was expecting good food and decent atomisphere. However, just because something is named "omakase" does not mean it serves the quality of omakase resturants. The first couple of courses were good, but then the quality went down the drain for the last 2/3 of the food. Tuna was discolored and had a very fishy taste. I kinda lost my appitete after that. At the price tag of 90 dollars per person, there are much better sushi resturants in the city that you can get a lot more for 90/pp. Omakase is highly dependant on the chef who serves you the food based on their daily catch and taste, however, this menu is set and laminated in plastic, so they've been serving this same menu forever. The experience was also subpar as they rotate tables out each hour. This actually feels very much like a first time omakase experience when you have no baseline of what it should be / tourist trap. tldr: Don't fall for the omakase label, there is no regulation on using of the name. Resturant is overpriced for the food quality. I highly recommend staying away from here and trying other Japanese resturants for the value and food.

Everything was amazing. The food, service and atmosphere. Amazed I got a seat though I did go at 530 on a Friday.

Genki Omakase in the West Village delivers an exceptional sushi experience with fresh, expertly crafted omakase dishes. Each bite is flavorful and artfully presented, showcasing high-quality ingredients. The intimate, minimalist setting and attentive service make it perfect for a special dinner, and every visit feels memorable and satisfying.

Food is average. Typical sushi that you would get at any sushi place in NYC, nothing special. Definitely not worth $90. Service is terrible. We were asked to leave as soon as we finished our last bite. Dont recommend this place.