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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2556 reviews

What User likes about Gen Kai Japanese:
I needed ten years. I've been going to Gen Kai for 10 years I'm not a sushi meal, but Gen Kai has many other great dishes and I never had a bad meal there and the food got hot at the table and the service is excellent. View all feedback. What Brenden Lebsack doesn't like about Gen Kai Japanese:
Worst Sushi ever. It was good three years ago. Looks like everything went wrong. Bad food with ZERO taste or freshness. Doesn't look like something you'd eat. Had a few pieces and disposed of the rest. As in the picture below. Awful and would not recommend. View all feedback.

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4.1 ★ from 13 reviews
Santino
19.04.2023 - 07:34

Husband and I toured the coast from Santa Barbara to Dana Point. That was the best sushi we found! Excellent authentic sushi house. The restaurant was clean and...

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I needed ten years. I've been going to Gen Kai for 10 years I'm not a sushi meal, but Gen Kai has many other great dishes and I never had a bad meal there and t...

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Louise
16.05.2023 - 04:53

The sushi tasted fresh and the fish was soft. Went there for a date night with my boyfriend. Sat down within 5 minutes of walking in at the bar. The sushi chef...

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Best Sushi restaurant on the west coast! Go hungry and trust Yoshi the master chef choose for you. Trust me! Every time I've visited, I've enjoyed something new...

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Brenden
16.05.2023 - 04:53

Worst Sushi ever. It was good three years ago. Looks like everything went wrong. Bad food with ZERO taste or freshness. Doesn't look like something you'd eat. H...

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Despite being a long-term customer looking forward to dining in-house, the experience at the restaurant was disappointing. Service was lacking, portions were small, and the quality was subpar. However, there were positive reviews highlighting the master chef's skills, fresh sashimi, and varied menu. While some enjoyed the overall experience, others found it cramped. The restaurant seems to have mixed reviews, with some loyal customers praising the food and service, while others criticize the declining quality. Overall, it seems like the restaurant has potential, but inconsistencies in service and quality may deter some customers.

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 641 reviews
Stacy
27.10.2023 - 04:06

I recently returned to town and had to satisfy my craving for sushi at Gen Kai. We arrived at 5:40 pm, ordered 5 rolls (all delicious), and finished in less tha...

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Patrick
27.10.2023 - 04:06

Out of all the Japanese restaurants in Orange County, this place is the best. The portions are generous and the food is delicious. I highly recommend it!

Janis
27.10.2023 - 04:06

The sushi servings were tiny with no fish in sight. The menu was disappointing and the lack of sauce on the sushi, despite it being advertised, was frustrating.

Google
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Tripadvisor
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Zomato
4.0 ★ from 42 reviews
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4.3 ★ from 480 reviews
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