Genki Sushi - Shibuya, Tokyo

summer combo

During our first visit to Japan years ago we only tried sushi from a local supermarket. It was inexpensive and very good. Simple roll sushi. But this time going back I wanted to try a different kind of sushi. Sushi that got delivered to you by train !

Genki sushi in Shibuya was that kind of sushi place. When we walked in a woman at the reception assigned us to two stations side by side. There are no tables here just tracks in front of you and a tablet for ordering.

On the counter next to the ordering tablet was a stack of cups, container filled with matcha powder and spout for hot water. Help yourself with the hot drink. I checked on the other container, pickle ginger. Sweet. Chew on a piece of pickle ginger to clean your palate between each sushi dish.

Ordering on the tablet was pretty simple. Most instructions was available in English. When not too sure just look at the picture. Prices range between 200 yen to 480 yen. The simple one like the tuna roll cost about 220 yen (for 6 pieces). The more complicated one like the seared salmon sushi was 200 yen (for 2 pieces).

We ordered a few things the first round just to see which one was good. And then reordered what we liked which was the seared salmon. So yum yum. The salmon was grilled so it was warm with a bit barbecued smell and finished off with a bit melted mayonaise swirl on top.

We really liked the self serve/self order sushi like Genki sushi. No pressure of ordering too much the first round and not liking the order. We took our time perusing the menu and placed our order. Took pictures and discussing the taste. Looked at the menu again and ordered some more. So much fun.

Highly recommended. Rating :