
Outpost of a relaxed chain eatery serving creative organic rolls & other Japanese dishes.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 231 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 661-8200
Website: http://www.genkiyasushi.com/
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But like many restaurants, time is the true test. It’s a challenge to maintain success.
Unfortunately the quality has decreased. The last times I’ve had any type of sushi, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, eel — it’s all been old or lackluster at best.
They have decided to try to mask it with overloading the sushi rice with scallion slices. Completely taking away what sushi should taste like. The spicy rolls with old fish doesn’t help either.
I’m rooting for Genki Ya, specifically this location. I understand times are tough. I’ll even make a pass for the much higher prices due to the times we live in.
But it’s a MUST, to obtain fresh fish and store it properly in a timely manner and cook what’s left over before it spoils. People do and have noticed the quality dive.
Fresh Fish = Successful business and ratings.
That means fish that’s under two days old.
Not my favorite sushi spot in the area, but if you’re in the area not a bad option to consider. They also have lots of parking and seating inside. Service was quick too.
Scallops, crab, shrimp, flying-fish roe and mushrooms, baked in spicy mayo. Served on a scallops shell. Not a big portion if you’re hungry but it’s very tasty. Worth trying.
3 for service – they are good to some particular customers and too busy for some others others. It takes some relationship and luck to be served well.
4.5 for food – decent sushi, nice decoration, still a little to go until perfect (some of the rolls fell apart when picked up by chopsticks).
5 for location – within walkable distance from the T and with parking lot.
3.5 for environment – a little tight especially when crowded.
3.5 for value – a little pricy overall
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Therefore I would give an overall score of 3.9