Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant

949-240-2004
34143 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
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Top Sentiments among Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant Reviewers

Best Sushi Laguna Spicy tuna rolls Friendly fun atmospheres Great dinner specials Awesome green tea ice cream Fresh ingredients Excellent Sake list

Customer Reviews (18 reviews)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Feb 16, 2009
Fresh fish and great service. Packed on weekends. Not super fancy - dress casual. I brought a friend who travels to Japan a lot and is very ... (more)

HieroDan

on Citysearch Jan 11, 2009
The service is honestly second to none. I have been to many restaurants from Northern California to Southern of all types and this was the best. Not only were they amazingly friendly and respectful but the food was... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Dec 02, 2008
This was one of the first sushi restaurants I ever had the pleasure of visiting. The staff is sweet, and the rolls are delicious! The spac... (more)

kslugg

on Citysearch Nov 21, 2008
I've eaten at Genkai sushi 2-3/week since I was a young child and each time the food and service just seems to get better. The sushi specials are both fresh and tasty. All the fish is the very freshest. I've read several... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 09, 2008
This place has huge sushi bar (20+ seats). The chefs are a blast. Creative, never before seen 'cuts'/rolls, etc. Dining room is also good... (more)

habecker

on Citysearch Aug 18, 2008
Gen Kai is the only Sushi restaurant I recommend in the entire area. I am one of the pickiest people when it comes to eatting raw fish and I will eat here. The atmosphere, the people, the service is top shelf.... (more)

Huntington949

on Citysearch Jul 14, 2008
Look, this place isn't the Ritz. It's a Sushi Bar in CDM. Of which, there are very few (or none). They serve great sushi and they don't have spectacular service. It's a great spot to go and have a good conversation or... (more)

dj_craig

on Citysearch Jun 21, 2008
Gen Kai became THE place to get sushi a few years ago. IMO the food is overpriced and you may have to wait a while to get seated. My choice for sushi in the Dana Point area is Dana Kai at Niguel Road and Camino del Avion. The... (more)

nightfox02

on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008
Went to Gen Kai last Friday and basically got no service and no food after 1 hr. The owner was called and she basically took no responsibility for the mixup whatsoever. To make matters worse the check that she dropped on... (more)

Phinster1

on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008
This is the best sushi restaurant that I have been at in a long time. I prefer the sushi bar over the tables. The quality of the food is excellent. I love the unique rolls the chefs do. I could have eaten 20 of the spicy tuna... (more)
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