Hokkaido Restaurant Genshiyaki

“We spotted this place near our hotel after reading good things online and decided to try it for a Japanese dinner. The moment you walk in, staff shout a traditional welcome - very izakaya, very fun once you lean into it. The restaurant is busy in style, cosy and buzzing with energy. Fair warning: the menu is absolute chaos. Hundreds of items across multiple pages, no clear logic to the organisation. We genuinely struggled to choose and ended up relying on recommendations we'd found online. The food itself was largely excellent. The star was the tableside pasta—yes, pasta at a Japanese restaurant—prepared in a cheese wheel right in front of you. Don't ask me about the Hokkaido connection, but it was genuinely delicious and quite the show. The sushi was fresh and well-executed, and the beef dishes were spot on too. The only miss was the oysters, which didn't particularly impress, but everything else delivered. It's pricier than typical Bangkok dining, but you're paying for quality ingredients (much of it flown in from Hokkaido, apparently) and an experience.”

“Sizzling Beef – 4/5 Generous portion and served hot with an appealing presentation. The beef was mostly tender with good natural flavor, though a slightly deeper seasoning would elevate it further. Overall satisfying and well worth ordering. Scallops – 3/5 Fresh and visually well-presented. The scallops themselves were sweet, but the sauce was somewhat overpowering and masked their natural flavor. A lighter touch would improve the balance. Salmon Sashimi – 3/5 The salmon appeared fresh and nicely sliced. Flavor was clean, though not particularly distinctive. Quality was acceptable, but it did not stand out compared to other similar offerings. Overall, satisfactory but not exceptional.”

“The freshness of the food depends on the item. The quality of the sashimi (tuna and salmon) was quite poor for the price. The grilled ayu and the carbonara were excellent. I was skeptical about having carbonara at a Japanese restaurant, but it turned out to be very good. Considering the already high prices, adding a 5% credit card surcharge felt excessive and made me question their business practices.”

“The food is delicious and fresh—very impressive. The atmosphere feels like being in Japan. You should definitely come and try it. 🍣✨”

“This place makes you feel like you’ve stepped straight into Japan. The atmosphere at Hokkaido Restaurant Genshiyaki is warm and authentic, and the food is outstanding. Every dish is carefully prepared and packed with traditional flavors. Highly recommended for Japanese food lovers.”