Genki Ramen

A hole-in-the-wall with ambience and moody lighting, serving tasty food behind a medieval-looking door. This restaurant always looked closed, but I finally decided to open the door today to order the Chashu Braised Pork Belly, the first item on the menu posted on the window, to go. Inside were beautiful hanging lights and an assortment of plants that gave the place a cozy atmosphere. There was only one other customer who was about to leave at the time I entered. After ordering and paying over $8 ($7 +taxes), I asked the cashier if it was always that empty and she said no. Apparently, there used to be lots of customers before the pandemic, but since it was a barbeque place, they needed special tables. It's a small restaurant with a small storefront, and next to a parking lot, so there isn't really room to build a parklet or put tables outside. I got my food about nine minutes after ordering, in a medium-sized paper bag, which felt a little light. When I got home, I excitedly opened the bag to see what was inside. It was three pieces of pork belly (which, by the way, is one of the cheaper cuts of pork) inside a tiny aluminum container, with a piece of arugula on top. I was a bit underwhelmed. Each piece was about the size of two Chapstick containers side-by-side. The pork belly was very tender and basically melted in my mouth. It was some great pork belly, and because it was protein and fat, it was filling. Still, I expected more. This is a nice hole-in-the-wall that most people walk past without thinking. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, but I expected more than three pieces of pork for the price. However, based on other reviews, the ramen is probably fantastic. I really want to give five stars, but my experience was worth four stars.

This is our go-to place for delivery ramen, but he restaurant itself never seems to be super busy so when we go there in person. I'd probably give it a 3.5 out of 5 given the option, but the fact that delivery is generally quick and the food still hot gives it that extra 0.5. I've only ever had the ramen, but I'm assuming if you're looking at the restaurant you're primarily interested in ramen. I've yet to have a bad experience and I've had everything from the Chasu, Kimchi, to the Butter ramen (I've gone through the entire list). Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for decent ramen without much of wait. Sure, there are better places in the city, but sometimes I just want it delivered or not wait an hour to eat. My only real complaint would be that when the ramen is delivered the soup base isn't labeled with which ramen it comes with. Some soups use the same base, but it isn't particularly obvious at times until it's too late...

Came here for their late happy hour, which starts at 10pm. Lots of great snacks and appetizers for $3 to $5. We got complementary salads, and got edamame and chicken karaage to start. We also got a great watermelon slushie, which was quite refreshing. For ramen, we had the garlic tenderous rib ramen and the chasu ramen. Both were delicious and hearty, rather reliable. Not a bad place for ramen, though as with all ramen places, expect to be thirsty afterwards!

FOOD: 1.) Chashu Ramen - yummm craving ramen and this hit the spot. Taste kinda reminds me of like egg noodle, soup was good though. 2.) Beef Onion Skewer - yum *loved the selection on their menu :) Def willing to come back to try stuff.. Maybe during their happy hour for the appetizers! SERVICE: Good ATMOSPHERE: It's nice, clean, spacious, Japanese feel