Izakaya Genbe

Pleasantly and surprisingly the best place I've eaten on this business trip. Quaint, cozy, authentic, diverse Izakaya in the middle of a tourist country. Small space but very good quality menu for reasonable prices. Diverse liquor menu as well. Service staff of three is friendly, quick, and courteous. The chef is very much on point as the quality of food that comes out is quick and tasty. I give them credit for outputting as much as they do for a small operation. It works and is evident by how many local Japanese dine here. Will be back for the shortribs' next visit. Very nice! 🙂🤙✌️ 5/2022 It's still a great place in the area to get some, and probably the only Izakaya. Try the flights of sake. Good deal! Toki Hi- Ball - oishi!!😉🤙✌️ 4/2023 The place still rocks. Had the simple curry rice with beef, my flights of sake, and a new "Kyoto" beer. Emi and Yumi rock the place along with the cook in the back. Small but blow out food, quick service, and nice e selection. Inobtrusive place that is a hidden gem. 🙂🤙✌️ 5/2023 Again, I made it back to get my curry fix this time. Staff is always so friendly, quick, and courteous. Nice cozy place to get your Izakaya on! Keep on rockin'!! 😉🤙✌️ 10/2023 Haven't been in a while, but I managed to get my fix in on this trip. Got my Oyaku Donburi, Pork Belly Bun, and Vegetable Tempura. Oh, so ono! 😉🤙✌️ 11/2023 Guess where I went on my last work trip to Maui.......😉✌️

My wife and I ate here today for the very first time. What an incredible experience!!! We started with a delicious appetizer of Shrimp Tempura and Assorted Vegetable Tempura. Perfectly made. Lightly battered to perfection! Then we had the best Sukiyaki on the entire planet!!! I'm talking like... completely to die for!!! The wife had a couple of glasses of some delicious Plum Wine to complement the perfect dinner. Our Waiter Edward was incredibly helpful and attentive and we felt like we made a friend for life! Seriously, this place has the Best authentic Japanese Food that we have ever had. We are Locals, and this is now hands down our most favorite Restaurant on the entire Island! Oh yeah! Definitely 5 Stars, two thumbs up, and I'd throw in a couple of happy Sumo Wrestlers for the food, the service, and the atmosphere!!! You will not be disappointed!!! This Restaurant is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks Izakaya Genbe!!! Rick & Julia

(Steve’s wife) We just ate a delicious dinner here. We stopped to look at the menu and were ready to order to go. Edward, staff member, came out and invited us in. Olivia then took our order. Service from them both was top notch. Our food was delicious. I had Tuna Poke and Steve had beef Bao Buns. He found them so tasty he ordered 2 more pork and loved them. Asked if we wanted dessert - YES, Crème Brûlée. Once again, delicious! I forgot to take a picture of that as we were too excited to eat it. As we were leaving, there was another couple looking over the menu outside. We offered our rave review and when Edward came out to invite them in, they happily joined him. 👍🏻👍🏻 🏅

This was easily one of the best places to eat during our trip. We went back THREE times last week. Everything on the menu was a hit: gyu don, raw octopus, chicken katsu curry, bao buns, karaage, poke, cold tofu, everything! We enjoyed each meal there. The owner and staff were super friendly and warm. The vibe of the place is great. We loved the vintage posters, music, and the animal videos playing on the screen. Overall a cozy vibe and each dish felt like a warm hug. Thanks for a great experience, it made our trip to Maui memorable!