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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..."

Janine Camenzind

Chez Meme Baguette Bistro

86/100 (835 ratings)

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"I've ordered from here twice now, and both times the food has been precisely what I needed to brighten my day...."

Erie Maxwell

"Chez Meme Bistro is a charming little French bistro that served breakfast and lunch.We ordered the Ratatouille and Beef Short-Ribs..."

B & E

"It was our first time here. There were some good and bad reviews here. We always drove by this French restaurant. We finally gave it a try...."

Kit Yee Y.

"My budget-conscious friend decided to try Chez Mémé Baguette Bistro despite usually ending up at Red Robin for one of their two-for-one burger..."

Simon

"• 2 hour free street parking• located along Hasting St (Burnaby side)• short wait if you come before 0830• attentive, fast &..."

KOOkiecream

"Get here early it's almost always got a wait list! I personally love their omelettes, the Espagnol and Forestiere are my favourites. Staff are..."

TC

"Super welcoming and friendly but service can be a bit slow due to how busy they are. Arrived at 12pm and it was a full house. We were told that it..."

Van Vo

"Chez Meme Baguette Bistro is located on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. We are happy that we finally have lunch at this place. It would..."

Camera Gourmet

"Love it here! They have really good sandwiches and soups. It's a really tiny place so you will need to wait a bit. Service is amazing but slow as..."

David Yang

"Service- we were greeted promptly at the doorin french, waited for maybe 5 minutes for the table to clear up- it took awhile for..."

Tammy Li

"Absolutely lovely little French bistro. They have the most bizarre hours of opening but the staff is always so friendly and great even though they..."

Ally McD

"I love love LOVE Chez Meme. Their sandwiches are AH.MAY.ZING. I've had the Cordon Bleu and Jambon Brie sandwiches... both are delicious! I..."

Jurn

"Was here a couple years ago and don't remember much, but I will say I have fond memories of the super-tasty Jarret sandwich I had there. Must head..."

Pa Ool

"After seeing all the rave reviews, I decided to finally make a stop for lunch. Usually when I planned on coming for a bit i would be too late as..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"I've tried for the last few months to come to this place after hearing consistent raves about the food. A day off from work created the opportunity..."

Somi

"Family owned French Bistro/ Restaurant, a real gem for those who enjoy the French way of life.The baguettes are authentic and the variety..."

Sean Chao

"Came to this place with a friend for brunch/lunch. I've had this place on my list of places to check out for awhile and finally had the chance to go...."

Jordan

"Très bon Ross et Isabel!! Chez Meme is exactly what everyone raves about. A simple tiny bistro, simple but great food with French influences and a..."

Gerald D

"Chez Meme Baguette Bistro is a popular eatery in North Burnaby. True to their name, many of their dishes are accompanied by the tastiest baguettes in..."

Penny And Rusty

"went here for a quick lunch/brunch. ordered a soup and a sandwhich. definitely not dissapointed and i honestly think it's a great place is dine. the..."

Marv Wang

"The jambon et brie baguette is amazing. I can only describe it as the most perfect sandwich I've ever had. The staff are genuinely nice and..."

Mitkaese

"Chez Meme Baguette Bistro (法式長棍麵包專門店)地址：4016 Hastings St., Burnaby,..."

Sunny Wong

"Every once and a while a gem pops up in Vancouver. This one for me is it. It's even hard to describe how good this place is. If you want to..."

DanoRama

"The food is tasty and the service is excellent. A delighted place for lunch. Had a smoked-salmon sandwich with salad. Sandwich was a bit salty for me..."

Foodiehill

"This has got to be one of the most charming cafes in North Burnaby. The husband works the kitchen, while the wife is out front, greeting every guest..."

Michael Kwan

"Believe the Hype. This place has truly exceptional food quality. The baguettes are as close to perfect as I can imagine, the french toast is simply..."

Laughingman

"Bread is unreal...I can't recall where I've had a similar tasting bread. Ingredients are all fresh, and the owners are nice. Great..."

Faihai

"Great Food and Service. Cute little French bistro with great food and nice owners. Go early for lunch as it fills up fast but it's worth the visit...."

Zak Taylor

"Finally Good sammiches. I have fineally found a good sammich place. I love it..Everything is good try it all I am well on my way..Yet to..."

Ranlee

"Absolutely love it here! Th.... Absolutely love it here!The food is amazing and Isabelle Is a great hostShe is always pleasant but..."

Rudamorsalts

"I frequent this place at least once a week, I have to stop myself from going more. I'm addicted! Simply the best food in the neighbourhood, delicious..."

Kylarose

"Today's lunch. Very good lunch, simple, just perfect. Nice simple decor. Very efficient and friendly..."

BerCat

"The food is amazing, but expect to wait in line as often there are long line ups. It would be great if this place had longer hours, I believe they..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Delicious food! I came here with a larger party for my friend's and my birthday. Service was wonderful, the food was delicious, we didn't have to..."

Breakfastnom

"A great, small diner. Nice service and a great portion sizes for the price. I enjoyed it and will definitely be coming..."

Jaci Benson

"Yum!. My favourite breakfast restaurant. Isabelle is wonderful - she will remember your order if you go a few times and order the same thing, and..."

Brooklyn

"Cute place good food. It's pretty hard to notice this place if you don't live in the Burnaby Heights area and it's easily overlooked but boy is it..."

Mindofafatty

"Great food. This place makes great food. Very delicious sandwiches, and a great breakfast. Be prepared to wait though. It is a small restaurant with..."

I_heart_food

"Love it! Excellent food, service, and value. The owner who served us is really lovely. I'd say this place is a real gem. Very nice wine and beer..."

Bridgecityslicker

"So good!. This place has amazing soup and sandwiches. I'm not a soup person, but every time I've gone here I've really enjoyed their soup of the day...."

Snickers

"Like their French Onion Soup!. Due to a relatively restricted opening hours (open only on weekdays and every other Saturdays for lunch), it is not..."

MelVan

"Really, really good. Have been for lunch only twice, sadly. I used to work in the 'hood and this was my fave lunch spot. The food is reallllly good,..."

Sheila

"Setting the record straight. First of all i am a regular customer at Chez Meme so I know first hand how their system works.. they do not take..."

Dbuckthorp

"A MUST TRY. The food is excellent here! Even my BF who doesn't really enjoy sandwiches enjoyed the beef and the shrimp baguettes here! Fresh..."

Prudent Foodie Feasts

"Absolutely delicious! C'est magnifique!! Can't wait to come back and will definitely be recommending to EVERYONE!..."

Tara D

"Jambon brie!. Rich, creamy, delicious. When i eat the jambon brie i feel like im taking my time and savoring every bite. Then when it's all gone i..."

JoeyGee

"The food was amazing and the service superb. Great, great value for the quality and quantity..."

John

"Absolutely the best food and service, we tried the warmed banana brioche, jambon and Brie with warmed pear and the espagnol omelette.all were..."

Secret Diner

"Simply wonderful food. My wife and I have eaten at Chez Meme several times and have always left happy. Everything is tasty. The omelettes are not..."

Garryf

"I went to Chez Meme Baguette Bistro with my Mother after being here once a few months ago with my friend. I remember really liking one of the..."

Sugaryblob

"Eventually, I will work my way through the menu. So far, my favorite is the Jarret (Red wine braised lamb with lettuce, roasted garlic jam, and..."

Kyle Woo

"Here is one side of the menu, with all their delicious baguettes! They are well known for the baguettes, so it was obvious what my choice..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"My first love here is the coffee. Sure the French aren’t really known for good coffee, but their mocha is my favourite cup, anywhere. When I hear..."

HungrySLIF

"I’ll definitely be back here to try a lunch sandwich next time and be a little more adventurous with my dining pick. It’s a pretty busy place for..."

Eatmunchlove

"Still, it was a well-executed breakfast, with a good balance of flavours. Nothing was too salty. I love all the ingredients in this omelet (ham,..."

Ohnaturelle

"The baguette is absolutely wonderful - crispy on the outside and light as air on the inside and it holds the fillings like no other. I would buy..."

Two Hungry Piglets

"It is a great place for lunch but not without its flaws – namely a long wait especially during peak..."

Next Meal

"Each sandwich comes split into two large pieces, so they are perfect for sharing. The first one we got was the jambon brie baguette ($9.25). I was..."

Food Queen

"Chez Meme has been on my list of places to try for quite a while but I haven’t found myself in the North Burnaby area for ages. As it turns out,..."

Penny And Rusty

"The interior was quite yellow and decorated with some interesting paintings and..."

CreamyBlue

"Overall, consistent slow service, but the food is pretty good…except the part with the wilted..."

Foodology.ca

"A few weeks ago, I took my parents to Chez Meme for lunch for the very first time. I know their French Onion Soups are amazing, and there sandwiches..."

Gracecheung604

"The Bourguignon Baguette definitely the item to order here. The braised beef was very tender and flavorful. It was fixed with some onions and a nice..."

MePlusFood

"Chez Mémé Baguette Bistro is a small and hugely popular French restaurant in North Burnaby. On my first visit, this past Monday, I managed to snag..."

Karl Bornemann

"All in all, I was reasonably pleased with Chez Meme Baguette..."

Michael Kwan

"We arrived around 10:00am, and this place was already packed. The waitress asked if we would mind the "window bar" seats, we happily accepted since..."

My Secret Eden

"When Victoria first introduced me to Chez Meme Baguette Bistro, she described to me a fantastic sandwich place that served some of the tastiest..."

Gigi

"Chez Meme concept is simple - French bistro food in the form of omelettes, baguette sandwiches, and other offerings like a duck confit and brioche..."

Jessica

"A small comment in Sherman's blog about a restaurant in North Burnaby reminded me it was a place I should go. However, due to its limited hours, I..."

KimHo

"Chez Meme Baguette Bistro on Hastings in Burnaby is a small, charming, neighbourhood restaurant that serves simply prepared French food with friendly..."

Noshwell

"One of the many gems in the Burnaby Heights corridor. Small place but really friendly and excellent food. We came for breakfast and fell in love with..."

Daniel N

"My buddy and I split the chorizo and the mushroom and racelette?!? (2orders) First of all, the very simple baguette was so good! The potatoes were..."

Tombert Chen

"Best breakfast my nephew and I had in a while, amazing flavours and the staff is great too. Totally recommend this French..."

Alex Flores

"My Aunty treated my youngest son and I to breakfast. She had never been here and looked up at the reviews. She was right to come here. They have a..."

Karen Van Gramberg

"This place has the best French onion soup in Vancouver! This is one of my favorite places for brunch. A lot of options for omelette and sandwiches. I..."

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