Genki Sushi at Northpoint City brings the pioneering kaiten (revolving) sushi concept — created by founder Fumio Saito in 1968 — to the heart of Yishun. Part of Genki Sushi Singapore's 21-outlet island-wide family, this branch serves quality, contemporary Japanese cuisine at value-for-money prices, from classic nigiri and aburi (seared) sushi to gunkan, maki, sashimi, donburi and udon.
What sets the Genki experience apart is the Kousoku Train: order from your own device (BYOD) at the table and your dishes zip over on a speedy double-rail delivery system, alongside the familiar revolving belt. It is an unconventional, playful way to dine that has made Genki a favourite with families and sushi fans alike.
Behind the scenes, the fundamentals are taken seriously: shari made with 100% premium Japanese rice imported directly from Japan, su vinegar from Gifu Prefecture specially formulated for Singapore, and premium shoyu from a producer with a 200-year history. Prefer to enjoy it at home? Genki Sushi offers islandwide delivery, including via foodpanda and GrabFood.
Step into Genki Sushi at Northpoint City and you are tapping into more than five decades of sushi innovation. The brand's founder, Fumio Saito, was a 24-year-old sushi chef when he dreamed up a modern sushi restaurant with an unusual feature: 'Kaiten', literally 'revolving', sushi. In December 1968 he pioneered the revolving conveyor belt, pairing traditional sushi with modern technology. Today that idea is a household name across Japan and beyond — and this Yishun branch carries it forward for Singapore's north.
Genki Sushi Co. Ltd was established in 1990 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1991, expanding rapidly on the strength of its dedication to freshness. International growth began in 1992, and Genki now has outlets in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kuwait, the Philippines, China, Australia, Cambodia, Thailand and Hawaii.
Innovation kept pace: in 2008 the first 'Kousoku Express' store opened in Japan, and in 2011 Genki Sushi returned to Singapore at Orchard Central as the first sushi restaurant here to deliver sushi via the speedy Kousoku Express system — the first 'Kousoku' Genki outside Japan. Genki Sushi Singapore now operates 21 outlets island-wide, with the Northpoint City restaurant serving the Yishun community from the basement of the North Wing.
Dining at Genki is deliberately unconventional. Using the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) ordering system, you place your order from your own device at the table, and the kitchen delivers your food via the Kousoku Train — a fast double-rail system greatly adored by Genki fans. Between your direct orders, the classic revolving belt keeps plates circulating for spontaneous picks.
It is a format that suits everyone, from solo diners grabbing a quick plate to families whose kids are glued to the arriving trains.
The menu runs wide across the sushi spectrum. There is classic nigiri, aburi (seared) sushi for those who like a smoky edge, gunkan such as ikura, plus maki and temaki from the Roll & Handroll section and fresh sashimi. The Dai Man Zoku (大滿足 — 'great satisfaction') category caters to bigger appetites, while appetisers, sides (including an okonomiyaki skewer) and desserts round out a meal. If you are after something warm, the Rice & Noodles menu includes ebi tempura udon and donburi rice bowls. Feeding a group at home? The takeaway lineup features sushi platters such as the Salmon Deluxe Set.
Genki is candid about its fundamentals. The shari is made with 100% premium Japanese rice imported directly from Japan, renowned for its exceptional texture and fragrance. It is seasoned with su vinegar from Gifu Prefecture, specially formulated for Singapore to strike the right balance of flavours, and paired with premium shoyu produced by a maker with a 200-year history. The company's mission backs it up: an authentic, professional sushi dining experience, with value-for-money sushi that never compromises on quality.
Can't make it to Northpoint City? Genki Sushi offers islandwide delivery through its own online ordering site, and is also available on foodpanda and GrabFood for sushi, sashimi and donburi cravings at your doorstep. Regular promotions keep things fresh — recent campaigns have included a Genki Sushi Lunch Set and a Kyushu Adventure theme — and a membership programme rewards loyal fans.
Whether you are belt-snacking between errands in the mall or settling in for a train-powered feast with the family, Genki Sushi Northpoint City delivers the brand's signature blend of tradition, technology and value in equal measure.