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Genki Ramen - Reviews

4014 Geary Blvd, 94118 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
275

Reviews

67.6%

Satisfaction

54

negative

35

neutral

186

positive

What people say about Genki Ramen

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
Erin W.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Great Food and Atmosphere!
Our experience at the restaurant was fantastic! We absolutely loved the atmosphere. Our waitress, Julia, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations, which was very helpful as it was our first time dining here. The food was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
  • food10
  • atmosphere9
  • waitress Julia10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Tom H.
Review date: 03/05/2023
9
Delicious Ramen and Great Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. I had a delicious ramen and grill dinner. We were glad we found this place and will definitely go back. The staff was nice, the atmosphere was cute, and the food was tasty 👍.
  • ramen9
  • staff8
  • atmosphere8
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Neal
Review date: 08/07/2022
7
Tasty Pork Belly, But Small Portions
I visited a hole-in-the-wall restaurant with ambience and moody lighting, hidden behind a medieval-looking door. It often appeared closed, but I finally decided to try it for takeout. Inside, beautiful hanging lights and plants created a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant was quite empty, with only one other customer leaving as I arrived. I ordered the Chashu Braised Pork Belly, the first item on the menu. The cashier mentioned that it used to be busier before the pandemic, but their barbecue setup required special tables, and the small storefront next to a parking lot limits outdoor seating options. My order, which cost over $8, arrived in a paper bag that felt a bit light. Upon opening it at home, I found three pieces of pork belly in a small aluminum container, topped with arugula. While the pork belly was very tender and melted in my mouth, I was underwhelmed by the portion size, especially considering it's a cheaper cut of pork. Each piece was roughly the size of two Chapstick containers side-by-side. Despite the delicious taste and filling nature of the protein and fat, I expected more for the price. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious, but the value for money was questionable. Based on other reviews, their ramen is likely fantastic. I wanted to give five stars, but my experience warrants four.
  • ambience8
  • moody lighting8
  • beautiful hanging lights9
  • portion size3
  • price4
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Dasha
Review date: 07/03/2022
9
Great Veggie Ramen & Cheap Drinks
My experience at this restaurant was surprisingly positive, despite its unassuming appearance. I had a really good veggie ramen with tofu, which was delicious. The drinks were super cheap, offering great value. Although the place looked quiet, almost closed, it was definitely worth going in. I'd recommend it for the food and drinks.
  • veggie ramen with tofu9
  • drinks10
  • atmosphere6
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Magda J.
Review date: 05/07/2022
8
Glad we didn't walk away!
We almost walked away because it looked closed, but I'm happy we didn't! The interior was nice, and the ramen was great.
  • interior8
  • ramen9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Dan C.
Review date: 01/16/2022
9
New Favorite Ramen Spot in SF!
Feeling pretty lucky to stumble across this place today. It's my new favorite ramen spot in SF! Enjoy.
  • ramen spot9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Steven M.
Review date: 05/28/2021
9
Delicious Ramen and Tender BBQ Pork
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I had the ramen, which was really good. The bbq pork was incredibly tender and delicious. The egg was also cooked perfectly.
  • ramen9
  • bbq pork10
  • egg9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Peter K.
Review date: 12/22/2018
1
Food poisoning from this place
My experience at this restaurant was terrible. I ended up with food poisoning. The smell upon entering was a warning sign, and the state of the kitchen was concerning. I strongly advise against eating here.
  • food poisoning1
  • smell2
  • kitchen2
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jesús P.
Review date: 09/29/2018
9
Surprisingly Good Food and Service
I don’t even like ramen that much, but I like this place. The staff was friendly and the food was very good. It was also very economical.
  • staff9
  • food8
  • economical8
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Takeout
John K.
Review date: 07/28/2018
9
Generous Portions, Correctly Prepared Takeout Noodles
My experience at the restaurant was positive, particularly regarding the food. The portions were generous, and the noodles for takeout were prepared correctly. A key detail was that the broth package was separated, which is excellent for takeout quality.
  • portions9
  • noodles9
  • broth package9

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