Genji

1335 N 1st St, San Jose, California

4.0

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+1 408 453 8120, +1 408 453 8127

Website:

www.houseofgenji.com

If you are the type who gets bored while waiting for your meal to be prepared, this is the perfect place to dine. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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26 reviews

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4.0

26 reviews

80% of guests recommend this place.

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Food is ok, but if you can afford it go to benihana. more on TripAdvisor

Then it might have your main meal which could consist of vegetables some kind of meat. more on Yahoo! Travel

I just went to this restaurant and must say that there was nothing special about this restaurant, it's just another typical teppanyaki place. more on CitySearch

There food is excellent and they even took my birthday picture and made a birthday card for me too!! more on Yahoo! Travel

They have chefs that cook your food to order right in front of you with a little flair. more on insiderpages.com

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5.0

13 reviews

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First i enjoy going to this resturant at least 5 times a year. Their food literally melts in your mouth. The meat is always tender, no matter which one you choose. Their fried rice is a boyiance of flaver. Their mustard sauce tantalizes ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Wonderful food and simply a fun place to go. more on Yahoo! Travel

I've been to many restaurants like this in the past and this one was by far the most bland. The people were really nice, but the food and ambiance just weren't there for me. The cooks are very inanimate and do nothing fun. They don't ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I cannot say enough nice things about House of Genji. From the warm greeting at the door to the delicious green tea ice cream, it's one of my favorite places to go. Whether it's casual dinner with friends, taking advantage of the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The service was good only if you not Asian. I didn't think I was being treated the same as other people in the same table. I called for tea twice and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

Das Genji ist ein Restaurant im japanischen Stil. Ich war dort zum Frontcooking, das bedeutet man sitzt quasi um den Koch und der bereitet die Speisen auf einer großen Bratplatte direkt zu. Allein die ... more on TripAdvisor

Its like a benihana clone. Food is ok, but if you can afford it go to benihana. more on TripAdvisor

Very good beni hana style. more on TripAdvisor

Awesome show! Think "Benihana" Fun place to go for a birthday... more on TripAdvisor

The closest Benihana was closed for remodeling. We were interested in finding another teppan-yaki restaurant in the area for a birthday dinner celebration. Genji in San Jose was one of the restaurants ... more on TripAdvisor

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some customers are missed understand about sushi order from house of genji they have only few maki[ which is roll] if you are ordering from sushi menew that came from next restrant . they have to order for you. some times 45min. or ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love this restaraunt! I recently went there for my birthday and it was awesome! There food is excellent and they even took my birthday picture and made a birthday card for me too!! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I love this restaurant. We frequent it for lunch often taking clients and/or coworkers. Today was for a birthday celebration with 10 coworkers. FANTASTIC. Order one of ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Horrible place. Food was below average. You will get the pleasure of sitting next to some nasty people that the wuss/idiot manager will set you next to and make ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Ordinary and very Extraordinary: The atmosphere at Genji is classy but not over the top. The service is very nice -- polite quick attentive. The menu is totally ordinary for Chinese restaurants; absolutely no surprises or house specialties. ... more on Yahoo! Travel