TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Burnaby - Updated November 2024

Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant

87/100 (1797 ratings)

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"Hi Genki, an oldie but a goodie! No pun intended…I know it’s located in a senior home…! After my eye check-up, Mother deer asked where we..."

Eatmunchlove

"Hi Genki started off as a hidden gem; presumably because it is located in a senior center. When we visited last night at around 7:30 PM (30 minutes..."

LFFFMolangs

"Made a long time goal of mine come true last Friday when my sister took my mother and I out for lunch at Hi Genki located in Nikkei Cultural in South..."

Meaghan Chu

"Authentic and yummy Japanese home cooked meal. Always love their spicy chicken karaage, I keep coming back for more.Today I tried the new..."

Krizia

"If you’re craving authentic Japanese food that feels home cooked, this place has you covered. Lots of options on the menu. The staff are friendly...."

Janice Chow

"We heard great things about the curry so we stopped by. When arriving you have to enter through the senior home, was a bit confused at first. Other..."

Jelizatin Eats

"One of the better deep fried chicken karaage places in the city. Not as cheap as it used to be. But them again, what is. Place is consistently packed..."

MG

"Video review on youtube: Vancity Food Crew Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant.This is easily a hidden gem, and one of the best places to get..."

Steve Whalls

"Um, how have I never known about Hi Genki until D told me about it? A Japanese restaurant in an old folks home? Seems right up my alley. Look for the..."

Jonny

"Ever since I visited Japan in 2015, I have trying to find my way back. I speak of the food and the culture, and how little I got to experience them..."

Maggi Mei

"Friendly staff. Food was tasty and service was amazing. Price is cheap and portion of food are huge. Their curry was delicious as well. Quite..."

Raymond Ho

"Hearty, homestyle Japanese cooking at a restaurant in the midst of a Japanese seniors' complex. You certainly do not come here for the..."

B & E

"I am seriously blown away LOL! I brought my girlfriend here based on the online reviews here. How is it that a Japanese old folks home can have such..."

Vancity Food Guy

"Hi-Genki is one of my favourite Japanese restaurant to go to on the weekends. It is located inside a Japanese Senior House. The restaurant itself..."

Hungry Dumbo

"It was a place similar to those restaurants at tourist attractions in Japan. The food was not the best but was equivalent to what you could find in..."

LazyKuma

"I found this place online by chance and it's my go to place for authentic Japanese cuisine. The Karaage is probably the best fried chicken I've ever..."

Nikolas Surette

"Even when I dine out, I love a good homestyle meal in an unpretentious setting. And it doesn’t get anymore casual than dining at a senior’s..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Finally chose to come to this place after seeing such amazing reviews, it is located inside the senior center for all those who are driving around..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant (日本老人院裡的食堂)在溫哥華本拿比市“日本文化中心(Nikkei..."

Sunny Wong

"great food, good price, we were near the end of the night so the services would obviously be a bit behind understandably. Would definately go again...."

Kalvin Walker

"Been here a few times. The food is always good and reasonably priced. The restaurant is always busy so go early if possible otherwise it'll take..."

Tracy

"Absolutely love this place!! I've been going once a week since I found out about the restaurant. My advice is to go right when they open if you want..."

Oreo Waffles

"Lovely comfort food! This reminded me of a documentary I watched about Japanese food and cafeteria. We ordered the curry Katsu Don, and a spicy..."

Tammy Li

"Happy (belated) Canada Day everyone!! Hope you had a swell time hanging with your friends and family...I sure did!! For Canada Day this year I went..."

Selina Lo

"TL;DR delicious,affordable and awesome portions. Come for lunch! Try the tempura! This is one of my go-to lunch places when I want japanese..."

Thelastnoelle

"I finally made my way to trying out Hi Genki Japanese Restaurant located along Kingsway in Burnaby. It can be confusing to find this place, but it is..."

Julie Chu

"Seeing most of their items on the menu are deep fried, I decided to try the grilled fillet with yuzu soy sauce from the special menu. The fish was a..."

Jenny L

"This place has been a staple since my high school days. I recently visited again and nothing has changed. I got the Deluxe Genki Box; the chicken..."

Nchan

"We go to Hi Genki so often now! My dad and I are pretty much: obsessed. It's one of the few things we can agree on - food wise (we have very..."

Selina Lo

"Hi Genki is situated in the lobby of a senior building. I know it's a very unorthodox location, but the story behind it is that the owner's mother..."

Alpaca Lunch

"My friends love this place, I don't really understand why, the food here, I'll say it's decent. most of the items that I order are usually deep..."

Marv Wang

"Hi Genki is an amazing cafeteria-like restaurant tucked into the first level of the Nikkei Centre. Open to the public when not providing food to the..."

Rory Barr

"One of the few places in Vancouver serving mostly non-sushi Japanese dishes. Located inside a senior home next to Nikkei Centre, make sure to come a..."

Jackie Ho

"Feels like a few family oriented restaurants I visited while in Japan. The food here is great and the ambiance is very homely. Overall..."

W L

"Spicy chicken kaarage is amazingly delicious! Also the coffee jelly!! The portions are great and it's very affordable. I wish the waitresses were..."

Mary Banzon

"Wow...this thing was HUGE. And I mean huge. Seriously, it doesn't look like much in the picture, but there was 5 huge pieces of salmon underneath the..."

Selina Lo

"Hi Genki is one of our go to Japanese restos in South Burnaby - it just never disappoints!! I think this is probably the third time I've blogged..."

Selina Lo

"Forget Sushi Garden! If you're looking for Japanese food in South Burnaby, Hi Genki is WHERE ITS AT!! Drive the extra 5 mins to Nikkei Home,..."

Selina Lo

"Tasty, Affordable, Homely. I've been to Hi Genki many, many times, and I continue to go back because I just love this place. The food isn't anything..."

Traum

"Great Value and Quality. Ordered two daily specials, the croquette curry and minced beef & pork patty with karaage chicken combo platter...."

Coconut

"Been our regular family dinner restaurant for..."

Kalena75

"Spicy Chicken Karaage Don Mmmmmmm. Really enjoyed the Spicy Chicken Karaage Don today. I wouldn't say it was spicy, but I'm not sure if it was..."

Vancouver Foodie

"Wonderful.. Deciding on where to eat in Vancouver can be quite stressful for someone from out of town, seeing how there are so many places to pick..."

Michael Ngo

"I have been to this place quite a few times for years, and I always love to go back for the food. This place is located within the Japanese senior..."

Amy So

"Prepare to wait in line if you are visiting for weekend lunch/dinner. But I am sure the food would not disappoint your mouth! Have gone through half..."

Michael C

"My favorite Japanese restaurant. Food is super hearty and delicious. The portions are huge and the ingredients are extremely fresh. Highly..."

Foodaddict

"Quite the Little Experience. When I got to the door, I was a little taken back. What? A cafeteria of a home?It was cafeteria style seating...."

CaptainNemo

"Like home!. Consistency good food. very clean environment and always friendly/swift service. i love coming..."

Waverly

"This place is a hidden gem! The portions are very huge and reasonably priced! i ordered from their specials menu for lunch and had the short rib with..."

Pork_ninjas

"Weird location but great food!. Felt strange walking into a retirement home to have Japanese lunch but the service was great and attentive with a..."

Andy Wong

"Japanese food like your grandma would make. I have been to Hi Genki for numerous times, and it has disappointed me. Although it does not provide..."

Anthony Yuen

"Great value and delicious food. I love the fact that they don't serve the typical Japanese fare commonly found in Vancouver. This place has big..."

Esther

"Awesome Meal. Hi Genki officially has the best Chicken Karaage Donburi!Or the spicy one if you like spicy food.A few times I tried other..."

Food Enthusiast

"Clean. Institutionally clean. I like how it doesn't feel or smell grubby. Food is reliable, seems 'hearty', 'filling', no nonsense, balanced with..."

Nat

"Satisfying Japanese home-cooked food. We love going here whenever we have a craving for some authentic Japanese home-cooked comfort food. One of us..."

MelVan

"I never got to eat here!. Well maybe not never. My grandma lived here so she always wanted to get out when I went and seen her but everytime I ate..."

Herb

"Good, filling, unpretentious food. This is one place my family can always agree to eat at. The food is inexpensive, the homestyle Japanese menu is..."

Geekmom

"Authentic and Delicious. Reminded me of my time in Japan. The chicken katsu curry was delicious and very reasonably priced.All of the food was..."

RiceW

"They have Japanese home style meals which is what people are their for. One time I went on a weekend, they served ramen. I enjoyed it very much, it..."

Mike Woo

"The of the few truly authentic Japanese restaurants. When it's not open to the public it is a cafeteria for elderly Japanese retirees as it is..."

ThreeJ3

"Sushi with Grandma. It is definitely strange to dine at a public restaurant housed inside a nursing home. I like to think of it as equivalent of..."

Food Punk

"Homestay in Japan. Located in a Japanese retirement home, this restaurant cooks up great dishes that makes you believe you're enjoying an authentic..."

The Poor Food-e

"This place is always in the back of my mind somewhere, but I finally paid a visit tonight. It has been a few months since I last went and I find that..."

Chubby Chick

"Good value, simple decor and good food. If you go to a Japanese eatery for it's 'zen' like decor then this place is not for you. The clean/sterile..."

Kiwinky

"I love the food. It's not the type of cooking that you would get in a high end Japanese restaurant, but more like what mamma would make. That's why I..."

Mike Butorac

"Really good authetic Japanese cooked food. I love Hi Genki. I've tried a few of their bowls and I have not been disappointed. They don't have a lot..."

Gotta Eat

"Hi Genki is one of my favourite restaurants ever! Unlike a typical Japanese sushi restaurant, Hi Genki serves more homestyle cooking dishes, with..."

Rachel Ma

"A Japanese restaurant located in a Seniors home? It's known to the locals as one of the best places to have an authentic home cooked Japanese meal in..."

Selina Lo

"...drawn to the chicken karaage, as I was craving something more authentic than the salty chicken wings that all-you-can-eat sushi joints try to pass..."

Blue Lobster Foodie

"Hi Genki, if you have never been to there, you may not know it’s a restaurant inside a Japanese nursing room in Burnaby. Entrance. Business..."

SquareY

"Food was amazing, dine in the warm family atmosphere. Design is very simple, so probably not somewhere you want to take dates to. Many tables are..."

Hippo's Foodprint

"The conditions for this meal at Hi Genki: it’s my parents’ anniversary, and they’re not in the mood to go for anything too heavy. Also, they..."

Ohnaturelle

"Good price, generous portions and great..."

Jenny Shen

"If you don’t mind the cafeteria-like setting and generally loud atmosphere, Hi Genki is a good choice for home-style food on a budget. Needless to..."

Next Meal

"The potato croquettes are so good here! Crispy and fluffy outside crust with a soft potato center. They also have a lot of authentic Japanese foods..."

Jacob Wong

"This place is super hidden away but it's such a gem. So much value in everything they have! Affordable and good quality. Found everything that I had..."

William

"Easy to order online and pick up/pay at the restaurant. Hadn't been here in years, and I know they were always busy when dine in was open. So happy..."

Chloe Rachel

"An absolutely great discovery -for us-. This unpretentious restaurant is one of the best Japanese restaurants I have been in Vancouver. The menu is..."

Jedi Master

"Gone too soon: this wonderful hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant closes to the public on April 30, 2022. Serving up fantastic food (that you know..."

Rodge Jantzen Uy

"It's the end of an era, Hi Genki is closing after 20 years. I was lucky enough to eat here several times throughout the years and have always been a..."

Anton Samson

"Come here while you can as they are closing their public operations soon. Assuming kitchen inside a retirement home, didn't know about this place..."

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