Foodtrip: Genki Sushi – BGC Stopover Pavillion, Taguig

After one reaaaaaally challenging day in yoga, a couple of friends and I decided (waaaaay ahead of time, might I add :D) to eat at Genki Sushi at BGC. The reason? The choo-choo train! (This is according to a bunch of us grown women, might I add haha) Since it’s been a while for me to have eaten at a place that is remotely resembling kaizen sushi (i.e. conveyor belt sushi), I was up for it. However, I do have reservations since kaizen sushi isn’t exactly known for their quality. You eat there usually for the experience or if you don’t really mind eating low-grade sushi (based on past visits anyway). So yes, I can be kinda biased in this regard.

Anyway, getting there required us to walk about 15 minutes from the studio. Really far if you’re hurting all over, I tell you!

another view of the store

another signage view… this time in Nihongo

Genki Sushi!

 

To be honest, the place was slightly smaller than what I had expected, but it was cozy and clean. Unlike other places, this restaurant is pretty much self-serve, which is quite all right since it cuts down waiting time on all fronts – ordering, getting your order, and getting the bill. Reminds me of Japan 😀

This is where we sat –

a booth

See that faucet thing in the middle? It dispenses hot water. So if you want tea, there’s a small case with green tea powder which you put in your own cup, put it under the tap, and voila! You have tea served.

Another thing – you order from a touch screen menu!

touchscreen ordering system

Each set of orders can accommodate a maximum of 4 dishes at a time (since the train can only carry so much). Send your order – and be careful; once ordered, you can’t cancel it – wait a little… and it arrives via train!

The sushi trains arrive! 😀

So cute 😀

To return the train, press the lighted yellow button on the upper/lower right-hand side depending on where the train is.

Didn’t get to picture the other dishes and donburi (hey, we were STARVING lol) so hope you’re ok with just a couple –

Salmon Oyako Don (PhP 320)

Tempura Spam and Tamago Roll (PhP 150)

spicy tuna sushi.. i think (PhP 150)

The verdict?

For the price point, it was mostly ok though some are obviously fusion. The salmon donburi was passable (more than enough slices for the price!) though it had a little fishy taste that I usually don’t accept when eating salmon sashimi. However, add a dash of wasabi – nice and spicy enough – and soy sauce and it was fantastic!

Will I come back here? If the chance arises, why not? 😀

Genki Sushi is located at BGC Stopover Pavillion, Rizal Drive Corner 31st Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City