VP 2019-09 JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE DIGITAL
GOING CRAZY FOR GENKI SUSHI The first time I had sushi was almost a decade ago. It was home-made, and my cousin was experimenting on a recipe for California Maki. Since I never tried sushi before but heard so much about it from TV and animes, I had little to no expectation that time. Yet, I was excited because I could finally put my then fresh chopsticks skills to good use. The first bite was heaven. Definitely gochisoosama. We weren’t Japanese or anything, but my cousin was someone who knew how to cook. That first experience has become my standard. If another sushi brought me to a higher heaven than the sushi my cousin made, then it’s quality sushi for me. I’ve only come across a few ones that surpassed my cousin’s. One of that is Genki Sushi. GENKI MEANS FULL OF SPIRIT Everything I ordered crushed my standard in so many ways I almost choked. You have to see their menu to realize they have one of the most varied assortment of sushi I’ve ever laid eyes upon. And that’s saying something! I’ve only tried a quarter of what they offer. Because fish is a good source of concentrated Omega-3 fatty acids, sushi is certainly a healthy meal. It doesn’t have added fat and has low calories, has protein, good for blood circulation, and can also be antibacterial (because of wasabi and ginger). Plus, sushi tastes really good. Fight me!!! O GENKI DESU KA? HAI. More than the name, Genki Sushi offers an entire course of meals. Of course, their staple are Maki Mono sushi. But they also have appetizers, sashimi, side orders, rice meals and noodles (ramen!!!), and even desserts. They have the common Nigiri (hand-formed rice ball with a slice of typically raw fish fingers on top) sushi; Temaki (coneshaped seaweed/nori sheet with fish and rolled rice) sushi; Gunkan (oval rice balls wrapped with a nori sheet and varied toppings) sushi; and Aburi (Nigiri but a flame-seared fish finger topping) sushi. They even offer some Japanese-Filipino fusion of flavor to add something familiar but also new to our taste buds — minced seafood, minced pork, and tuna adobo. STAY HAPPY AND GENKI You’d definitely smile the entire time you’re eating. Because I honestly did. Maybe because I was having fun watching my friends eating with chopsticks, or because I knew how crazily affordable their food are, or because I was amazed by the restaurant’s automated Kousoku Express Train System in delivering food to the table. 6 | VILLAGE PIPOL MNP @villagepipol
I know it’s wrong to play with food, but seeing how my meals are delivered via a conveyor belt brought out the kid in me. It’s like watching a mini train carrying my order straight from Japan. And I guess it really did because Genki Sushi certifies that all their ingredients are fresh from The Country of The Rising Sun. And you get to choose what to order via an iPad dangling above your table. Talk about cultural innovation! GOCHISO SAMA DESHITA! Genki Sushi’s concept is, quite literally, a feast. It mixes traditional food options with classical fusions. You definitely get a unique blend of modern aesthetics and excellent customer service. As a lover of food, every meal that tastes good is a meal worth eating again. As a fan of sushi, Genki Sushi is top-tier and I’ll most certainly come back. LIVE LIFE AND EAT SUSHI GENKI-LY Sitting in Genki Sushi while looking at my order being rolled in front of me was like the moment I was sitting at our dining table and having sushi for the first time. Food is delicious on its own, but to add sentiment as garnish makes any complete meal. If you and your friends, family, and loved ones are anywhere near SM North, you must try Genki Sushi. They also have branches in U.P. Town, in Ayala Malls The 30th, SM Aura, SM Megamall. Their flagship branch is in BGC. My top picks are their newly released Grilled Salmon Belly Nigiri, their satisfying Tempura Tuna Salad Roll, the juicy Spam Tamago, surprisingly savory Shrimp Mayo Gunkan, and the classic Salmon Belly Sashimi. Of course, I had dessert! Believe me when I say that their Rare Cheese Cake is so creamy, their Strawberry Cheese Cake uses legit strawberry chunks, their Matcha Double Fromage is heaven on a platito, and the Green Tea Ice Cream makes you want to have order another one. My favorites are basically a little bit of this and that for every set they offer. Can’t blame a guy who loves to eat. TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT www.villagepipol.com | 7
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I know it’s wrong to play with food, but<br />
seeing how my meals are delivered via a<br />
conveyor belt brought out the kid in me.<br />
It’s like watching a mini train carrying my<br />
order straight from Japan. And I guess it<br />
really did because Genki Sushi certifies<br />
that all their ingredients are fresh from<br />
The Country of The Rising Sun.<br />
And you get to choose what to order via<br />
an iPad dangling above your table. Talk<br />
about cultural innovation!<br />
GOCHISO SAMA DESHITA!<br />
Genki Sushi’s concept is, quite literally,<br />
a feast. It mixes traditional food options<br />
with classical fusions. You definitely get<br />
a unique blend of modern aesthetics and<br />
excellent customer service. As a lover<br />
of food, every meal that tastes good is<br />
a meal worth eating again. As a fan of<br />
sushi, Genki Sushi is top-tier and I’ll most<br />
certainly come back.<br />
LIVE LIFE AND EAT SUSHI GENKI-LY<br />
Sitting in Genki Sushi while looking at<br />
my order being rolled in front of me<br />
was like the moment I was sitting at our<br />
dining table and having sushi for the first<br />
time. Food is delicious on its own, but<br />
to add sentiment as garnish makes any<br />
complete meal.<br />
If you and your friends, family, and loved<br />
ones are anywhere near SM North, you<br />
must try Genki Sushi. They also have<br />
branches in U.P. Town, in Ayala Malls<br />
The 30th, SM Aura, SM Megamall. Their<br />
flagship branch is in BGC.<br />
My top picks are their newly released<br />
Grilled Salmon Belly Nigiri, their<br />
satisfying Tempura Tuna Salad Roll, the<br />
juicy Spam Tamago, surprisingly savory<br />
Shrimp Mayo Gunkan, and the classic<br />
Salmon Belly Sashimi.<br />
Of course, I had dessert! Believe me<br />
when I say that their Rare Cheese Cake<br />
is so creamy, their Strawberry Cheese<br />
Cake uses legit strawberry chunks, their<br />
Matcha Double Fromage is heaven on<br />
a platito, and the Green Tea Ice Cream<br />
makes you want to have order another<br />
one.<br />
My favorites are basically a little bit of<br />
this and that for every set they offer.<br />
Can’t blame a guy who loves to eat.<br />
TRAVEL• LIFESTYLE• ENTERTAINMENT<br />
www.villagepipol.com | 7
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