01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Whether you need a filling midday meal or fancy settling in over drinks and small plates after dark, Genki Sakaba—perched on the 2nd floor of Beaunetta Tower Hirai right in front of Hirai Station—caters easily to both moods. The daytime menu features classic grilled fish teishoku sets such as salt-grilled mackerel and atka mackerel, alongside pork loin katsu and stir-fried chicken with black vinegar. Each meal includes a small salad, pickles, and miso soup, and diners can upsize their rice portion at no extra charge, making it a dependable pick when you want a hearty lunch.
As the sun sets, the establishment shifts into izakaya mode with a wide assortment of snacks. The skewer selection ranges from chicken thigh and gizzard to pork belly, pork tongue, and duck meatballs; diners uncertain of where to begin can opt for the 5-skewer chef's assortment. A varied lineup of reasonably priced small plates—including classic dashimaki tamago, mentaiko cheese omelette, medium-fatty horse sashimi, fried aubergine with ponzu, and deep-fried stuffed lotus root—pairs well with beer or wine.
For a comforting finish, the menu extends to aromatic fried rice, yakisoba, and ginger pork rice bowls, as well as warming broths like ochazuke and egg gukbap. Open late until 24:00, accepting reservations, and accommodating several cashless payment methods, it serves equally well for casual group gatherings and quiet evening drinks at your own pace.
