Genki Izakaya Menu (Update 2025)

Genki Izakaya, located in Fairfax, VA, offers a unique blend of Japanese flavors in a cozy, trendy atmosphere. With a diverse menu that includes skewers, appetizers, sushi, and specialty drinks like the U-bae killer, this spot caters to those seeking an authentic Japanese dining experience. Customers rave about the Yakitori platter, Torched Sea Fatty Salmon, and Mentaiko Udon, highlighting the quality and bold flavors of the dishes. The ambiance is vibrant and lively, with attentive service and a welcoming staff. While the parking may be limited, the overall dining experience at Genki Izakaya is worth the visit for those looking to indulge in delicious Japanese cuisine.

Kitchen Lunch

Karrage With Curry Rice

Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, House Salad.

$19.00

Katsu With Curry Rice

Fried dumpling, takoyaki, seaweed salad, or house salad.

$19.00

Fried Aji Curry Rice

Fried aji curry rice. Choices include Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, and House Salad.

$19.00

Pork Sausage With Curry Rice

Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki (octopus balls), Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$19.00

Cream Croquette Curry Rice

Rich and creamy croquettes served with curry over rice. Appetizer choices include dumplings, takoyaki, or salads.

$19.00

Japanese Burger Steak

Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$19.00

Grill Beef

Tender and juicy beef served with a choice of Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$19.00

Grill Saba

Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$19.00

Unagi

Eel. Served with choice of Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$19.00

Soft Shell Crab

Soft shell crab. Appetizer options include dumpling, takoyaki, seaweed salad, and house salad.

$19.00

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp tempura paired with appetizer options like fried dumpling, takoyaki, seaweed salad, or house salad.

$19.00

Omelette Rice

Fried dumpling, takoyaki, seaweed salad, or house salad.

$19.00

pcs Sashimi With Maki Roll

Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki, Seaweed Salad, or House Salad.

$21.00

pcs Nigiri With Maki Roll

Fried dumpling, takoyaki (octopus balls), seaweed salad, or house salad.

$21.00

pcs Nigiri & Sashimi With Maki Roll

Six pieces each of nigiri and sashimi, accompanied by a maki roll. Appetizer choices include options like fried dumpling and seaweed salad.

$21.00

Salmon Set

(pcs Sashimi, pcs Nigiri, Salmon Maki)

$21.00

Tuna Set

(pcs Sashimi, pcs Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Maki)

$21.00

Yellowtail Set

(pcs Sashimi, pcs Nigiri, Yellowtail Maki)

$21.00

Veggies Set

(Avocado Maki, Cucumber Maki, Asparagus Maki)

$21.00

Chef Choice Set

Chef's selection of assorted sushi. Choice of Fried Dumpling, Takoyaki (octopus balls), Seaweed Salad, or House Salad as appetizer.

$21.00

Sushi Bar Lunch

Maki Roll Special

Maki Roll Special

Typically includes fresh fish, avocado, cucumber, and fish roe, rolled with seasoned rice and nori seaweed.

$21.00

Yakitori Platter

A selection of skewered delights featuring chicken thigh with leek, chicken wings, beef skirt, pork belly, and shishito peppers.

$20.00

Momo

Chicken thigh

$3.50

Negima

Chicken thigh with leek

$3.50

Sunagimo

Chicken gizzard

$3.00

Tebasaki

Chicken wings

$5.00

Tsukune

Chicken meatball

$3.50

Sausage

Grilled sausage skewers, glazed with a light savory sauce, presented on bamboo leaves.

$3.50

Butabara

Pork belly

$3.50

Bacon Uzura

Quail egg

$4.00

Gyu-Harami

Beef skirt

$4.50

Ebi

Shrimp

$3.50

Eringi

King mushroom

$3.00

Shishito

Peppers

$3.50

Zucchini

Grilled zucchini skewers, evenly charred, served with a side of savory miso paste.

$3.00

Eel

Skewered eel glazed with a sweet soy-based sauce, grilled to enhance its natural flavors.

$6.00

Yakitori Skewers

Cold Appetizer

Kuro Edamame

Black color edamame

$7.00

Takowasa

Fresh octopus with wasabi stem

$10.00

House Salad

Kale and tomato topped with tofu cream and yuzu dressing

$12.00

Wakame Salad

Seaweed salad

$7.00

Ankimo

Monkfish liver with ponzu sauce

$12.00

Hiyayakko Tofu

Silken tofu topped with bonito flakes and a delicate garnish of finely sliced green onions.

$7.00

Mentaiko Fries

Japanese style fries with mentaiko sauce

$8.00

Brussel Sprouts

Spice salt, and grated cheese

$8.00

Gyoza

Pan fried pork Japanese dumpling

$9.00

Ube Fries

Japanese style sweet potato fries with miso honey mustard

$12.00

Pork Bun

Braised pork between bao bun served with fresh veggies

$6.00

Takoyaki

Japanese style deep fried octopus balls, drizzled with sauce

$10.00

Crunchy Spider

Crunchy soft shell crab

$12.00

Karaage

Japanese style fried chicken

$10.00

Tonkatsu

Japanese fried pork cutlet

$16.00

Japanese Chicken Wings

pieces. With garlic soy sauce

$10.00

Oyster Fry

Japanese style fried oyster

$10.00

Fried Shishito

Deep fried shishito pepper with house sauce

$8.00

Ikageso Karaage

Fried squid leg

$10.00

Hamachi Kama

Grilled yellowtail collar

$22.00

Miso Soup

Tofu, wakame, scallion - regular or spicy

$4.00

Momo Toast

Toasted bread topped with a blend of finely chopped peach (momo) and other complementary ingredients, lightly seasoned.

$16.00

Hot Appetizer

Fish Appetizer

Sashimi Sampler

pieces of assorted sashimi

$18.00

Nigiri Sampler

pieces of assorted nigiri

$20.00

Nigiri & Sashimi Sampler

pieces. Assorted nigiri & pieces. Assorted sashimi

$20.00

Sashimi Deluxe

An assortment of expertly sliced raw fish, including salmon and tuna, garnished with fresh greens and served with wasabi and pickled ginger.

$50.00

Nigiri Deluxe

An assortment of hand-pressed sushi rice topped with fresh cuts of various fish, garnished with delicate herbs.

$50.00

Sashimi & Nigiri Deluxe

An assortment of fresh, thinly sliced raw fish accompanied by hand-pressed rice topped with various seafood. Includes wasabi and pickled ginger on the side.

$50.00

Yuzu Miso Scallop

Pan-fried scallops marinated in a tangy yuzu miso sauce, subtly accented with Japanese spices.

$18.00

Salmon Ceviche

pieces. Salmon, red onion, yuzu sauce, and rice crackers

$16.00

Salmon Tartare

Spicy salmon and avocado in tempura nori, avocado sauce, tobiko, orange, and scallion

$18.00

Yellowtail Pino

pieces. Yellowtail, jalapeno, with ponzu sauce and red onion

$18.00

Crispy Volcano

Fried fish with a choice between salmon or tuna.

$18.00

Torched Sea Scallop

pieces raw sea scallop served with yuzu sauce and mango sauce, topped with scallions, sea salt, and yuzu tobiko

$22.00

Tuna Tartare

Tuna, avocado, and tobiko in tuna tartare sauce

$19.00

Hamachi Carpaccio

Thinly sliced yellowtail topped with jalapeno and drizzled with a citrus-soy dressing.

$16.00

Tuna Tataki

pieces. Seared paper tuna with mango, tomato, shiso salad, ponzu sauce, and mango sauce

$21.00

Kanpachi Carpaccio

pieces. Kanpachi and avocado with black truffle and genki sauce

$19.00

Yuzu Madai

pieces. Seared sea bream and red onion avocado with yuzu sauce and yuzu tobiko

$24.00

Seared Salmon Hand Roll

Seared salmon, lightly seasoned, wrapped in a nori cone with sushi rice, avocado, and a hint of spicy mayo.

$8.00

Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

Fresh Tuna with a fiery kick, wrapped in crisp seaweed.

$8.00

Bluefin Tuna Hand Roll

Bluefin tuna hand roll, a Temaki, features sushi rice, avocado, and sprouts, wrapped in a seaweed cone with slices of bluefin tuna.

$9.00

Uni & Ikura Hand Roll

Sea urchin and salmon roe delicately wrapped in a crisp seaweed sheet with sushi rice.

$20.00

A- Wagyu & Foie Gras Hand Roll

A Wagyu and foie gras, complemented by seasoned sushi rice, wrapped in a crisp seaweed sheet, highlighting the rich textures and flavors.

$20.00

Genki Spoon

A delightful combination of carefully selected fish, typically enhanced with a unique blend of sauces and garnishes, served on a spoon for a refined taste experience.

$26.00

Salmon Crudo

Thinly sliced salmon accompanied by red onion, seasoned with rice vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

$18.00

Octopus Crudo

Thinly sliced octopus, typically served with a light dressing of olive oil and a hint of citrus, garnished with fresh herbs.

$16.00

Bluefin Symphony Set

Bluefin tuna is prepared as a fried fish set, typically including a variety of cuts, complemented by light seasoning to enhance its natural flavors.

$48.00

Dashi Steamed Clam

Simmered clam with dashi

$16.00

Mentaiko Udon

Creamy spicy cod roe sauce with udon

$16.00

Japanese Grilled Squid

Grilled squid with a light char, accompanied by a wedge of lemon and a dollop of savory sauce.

$22.00

Grilled Saba

Mackerel seasoned and grilled, typically accompanied by traditional Japanese garnishes.

$14.00

Okonomiyaki

Savory Japanese pancake topped with a variety of ingredients, drizzled with mayonnaise and a sweet sauce, garnished with bonito flakes and seaweed.

$14.00

Anago Tempura

Whole sea eel tempura with wasabi nori sauce

$20.00

Nabeyaki Udon

Udon noodles in a savory broth, accompanied by shrimp tempura, chicken, egg, and a medley of vegetables, typically served in a traditional pot.

$18.00

Fried Aji

Breaded and deep-fried jack mackerel, typically served with a tangy dipping sauce.

$14.00

Genki Specialty

Nigiri Sashimi A La Carte

Steamed Shrimp

Ebi

$8.00

Sweet Shrimp

AMA ebi

$17.00

Salmon

Sake

$9.00

Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon, available as either nigiri or sashimi.

$9.00

Salmon Roe

Ikura

$16.00

Japanese Red Snapper

Madai

$14.00

Bluefin Tuna

Maguro

$12.00

Medium Fatty Tuna

Chutoro

$16.00

Super Fatty Tuna Pc

Otoro

$14.00

Tofu Skin

Inari

$7.00

Egg Omelet

Tamago

$7.00

Smelt Fish Roe

Masago

$7.00

Fish Roe

Tobiko

$8.00

Mackerel

Saba

$8.00

Yellowtail

Hamachi

$10.00

Fatty Yellowtail

Toro hamachi

$11.00

Kona Amberjack

Kanpachi

$11.00

Scallop

Hotate

$11.00

Crab Stick

Kanikakma

$7.00

Squid

Ika

$9.00

Octopus

Tako

$9.00

Water Eel

Unagi

$12.00

Flounder

Thinly sliced flounder, available as nigiri or sashimi.

$12.00

A Wagyu Pc

A Wagyu, piece, available as nigiri or sashimi.

$12.00

Foie Gras

Foie gras sushi available in nigiri or sashimi style.

$17.00

Sea Urchin Pc

Uni

$11.00

Mango Tango

Shrimp tempura and avocado topped with lobster salad, mango, tobiko, and drizzled with mango sauce and eel sauce

$18.00

Volcano

Baked roll with spicy tuna and salmon topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce, and sriracha sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Salmon Twist

Salmon, avocado, and asparagus wrapped with soy paper topped with spicy salmon, mango, and red tobiko. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Cheesy Shrimp

Jumbo crab meat with cream cheese and shrimp tempura topped with avocado, eel sauce, mayo and tempura flakes

$18.00

What A Tuna

Tuna and cucumber topped with spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno, spicy mayo and sriracha. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Tuna Nana

Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber wrapped with soy paper topped with spicy crabmeat, tobiko, with avocado sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Sky & Crumble

Spicy salmon, cucumber, and tempura flakes topped with seared salmon, avocado, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and red tobiko. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Aquarium

Sushi roll filled with assorted seafood, topped with orange fish roe and a drizzle of spicy mayo, garnished with cucumber slices.

$20.00

Osaka

Salmon, mango, and cucumber topped with bluefin tuna, mango salsa, and avocado sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$18.00

Frying Dragon

Shrimp tempura and avocado topped with eel, nori and eel sauce

$21.00

Battlestar

Jumbo crab meat, avocado and cucumber topped with seared scallops, black tobiko, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$19.00

Spider

Soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, and asparagus topped with spicy mayo and eel sauce

$18.00

Lava

Shrimp tempura, eel, avocado, cream cheese, lightly fried topped with spicy jumbo crab meat, mango, scallions, eel sauce, and red tobiko

$18.00

Umami Salmon

Sushi roll with salmon, avocado, and a touch of spicy mayo, garnished with fish roe and a drizzle of sweet soy glaze.

$18.00

Sweetheart

Heart shaped roll with spicy tuna and avocado topped with tuna, spicy mayo, and sriracha sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$20.00

Genki

Spicy Toro and cucumber topped with seared Toro, uni, black truffle, scallion, eel sauce and ponzu sauce. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$28.00

Super Foie Gras

Goose liver and avocado topped with soy paper, sea scallop and black tobiko. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$28.00

Super Wagyu

Wagyu beef delicately placed atop a sushi roll, typically includes avocado, cucumber, and a special sauce, garnished with scallions or sesame seeds.

$24.00

Scallop Sensation

Grilled scallops, crab meat, and avocado, typically includes cucumber and fish roe, finished with spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce.

$19.00

Special Roll

Maki Hand Roll

AAC Roll

Avocado, asparagus and cucumber

$8.00

Alaska Roll

Salmon and avocado. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$9.00

California Roll

Crab stick, cucumber and avocado

$8.00

Salmon Skin Roll

Salmon skin and cucumber

$7.00

Philly Roll

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado

$9.00

Cucumber Roll

Cucumber wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, available as maki or hand roll.

$7.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$8.00

Salmon Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$9.00

Tuna Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$10.00

Toro Roll

$12.00

Yellowtail Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$10.00

Eel Avocado Roll

Eel and avocado inside seaweed wrap, choice of maki or temaki style.

$10.00

Avocado Cucumber Roll

Avocado and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice, available as maki or temaki.

$8.00

Salmon Mango Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$8.00

Tuna Mango Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$9.00

Spicy Tuna Roll

Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$8.00

Shrimp Avocado Roll

Shrimp and avocado wrapped in seaweed, available as a maki roll or hand roll.

$7.00

Sweet Potato Roll

Sweet Potato Roll Temaki: Choice of maki or hand roll format, featuring tender sweet potato.

$8.00

Spicy Jumbo Crabmeat Cucumber Roll

Jumbo crabmeat and cucumber in a spicy sauce, wrapped in a temaki or as a maki roll.

$9.00

Tonkotsu Ramen

Pork broth ramen with scallion, chashu, marinated egg, wood ear mushroom, sesame, and pickled ginger

$16.00

Spicy Miso Ramen

Miso broth ramen with chashu, marinated egg, bean sprouts, scallion, corn, and chili pepper

$16.00

Yaki Udon

Stir fried udon with pork belly, cabbage, bean sprouts, onions, and carrots topped with bonito flakes, nori, pickled ginger, and tempura flakes

$16.00

Yakisoba

Stir-fried noodles mixed with chicken, vegetables, and garnished with seaweed, served in a traditional Japanese style.

$16.00

Katsu Curry Udon

Udon with Japanese style curry pork loin, egg,scallion, fried onion, and shichimi pepper

$18.00

Katsu Curry Rice

Japanese curry rice with pork cutlet, fried onion, parsley, and pickled daikon

$18.00

Sake Don

Bowl of seasoned rice topped with sliced raw salmon and ikura

$24.00

Gyu Don

Japanese style rice topped with beef, onion, and egg simmered in a mildly sweet sauce

$24.00

Unagi Don

Grilled freshwater eel served with Japanese pickles, cucumber, rice, and eel sauce

$26.00

Tornado Omelet Fried Rice

Japanese style fried rice topped with omelet and truffle with curry sauce

$24.00

Wagyu Fried Rice

Wagyu beef mixed with rice, corn, and green onions, garnished with seaweed strands.

$28.00

Toro Bowl

Bowl of seasoned rice topped with sliced raw Toro, uni, and and ikura. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$28.00

Chirashi Don

Bowl of seasoned rice topped with an assortment of sliced raw fish. Contains raw or uncooked fish or shellfish, if you have allergy please inform our staff before ordering

$28.00

Rice & Ramen

Desserts

Matcha Crepe Cake

Layered crepe cake infused with tiramisu flavors, dusted with matcha powder, and garnished with a cluster of red beans.

$12.00

Taiyaki

Japanese fish-shaped cake with sweet red bean filling.

$5.00

Mentaiko Sauce

Spicy and salty sauce made from marinated pollock roe, typically paired with pasta or rice dishes.

$1.00

Spicy Mayo

A blend of mayonnaise and select spices, offering a smooth texture with a noticeable spicy kick, commonly used to complement Japanese dishes.

$1.00

Ube Fry Sauce

A unique blend featuring the sweet, earthy flavor of ube, typically paired with a creamy base for dipping.

$1.00

Kaki Fry Sauce

A dipping sauce specially crafted to complement deep-fried oysters, typically blending sweet, tangy, and umami flavors.

$1.00

Tonkatsu Sauce

Tonkatsu sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment, primarily composed of fruits and vegetables, often used as a dipping sauce for fried dishes.

$1.00

Yakitori Paste

Yakitori paste is a concentrated blend of soy sauce, sake, sugar, and spices, traditionally used to marinate or glaze grilled chicken skewers.

$1.00

Ponzu Sauce

A blend of soy sauce, citrus juice, and vinegar, often enriched with mirin and katsuobushi for a complex, tangy profile.

$1.00

Eel Sauce

Eel sauce is a sweet and savory condiment, often used as a glaze or topping, made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin.

$1.00

White Rice

Steamed short-grain rice, commonly served with a variety of Japanese dishes.

$2.00

Ketchup

Tomato-based condiment, commonly used to enhance a variety of dishes with its distinct, sweet, and tangy taste.

$1.00

Sushi Rice

Steamed short-grain rice seasoned with a blend of rice vinegar, often garnished with ingredients like sesame seeds or smelt roe for added texture and flavor.

$2.00

Sauces