Genki Sushi opens at AEON Tebrau City

 

When I think about sushi dining, my thoughts flash to a fun experience where I can pick and choose to eat a wide variety in small portions of sushi from a conveyor belt.

 

A thunderous drumroll to declare this new
outlet of Genki Sushi open at AEON Tebrau City

My dining experience will be even better (Read: guilt-free) when small portions are shared among fellow diners so that we can taste a wider range of sushi in one sitting.

 

So when I received the invitation to witness the new opening of Genki Sushi at AEON Mall Tebrau City, I did not hesitate to accept.

 

On the morning of this event, I made my way to the outlet, opened within the Food Hall located on Level G of the Mall. This event was a particularly significant milestone for the brand as this outlet had attained Halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).

 

Genki Sushi served Halal at
AEON Mall Tebrau City

This new outlet at AEON Mall Tebrau City invites guests to rediscover the taste of Japan through Genki Sushi’s signature dishes, served with the same quality and freshness that the brand is renowned for – now accessible to a broader community of Malaysian diners.

 

It was good to meet with media friends gathered in front of the new Genki Sushi outlet where several senior management members of Genki Sushi Malaysia and Japan were identified by the yukata – designed in their corporate colours – they wore.

 

Among them were Yoshiko Soga, Franchise Business Department General Manager; Kazuaki Suzuki, Manager FC Business, Global Business Division’ Masashi Ogawa, Assistant Manager, Franchise Business; Bintang Satrio, Malaysian Market Auditor, Franchise Business; and Law Hwee Ching, Country Head of Genki Sushi Malaysia.

 

Check out my personalised keychain
created as a souvenir from this event!

The celebration was already underway as media guests were invited to join in a fun activity to create a fancy keychain as a souvenir for themselves.

 

Tables were also arranged for the media and guests from AEON Mall Tebrau City to participate in a maki-making activity under the step-by-step guidance of Sushi Chef, Ken G.

 

“Since opening here in AEON Tebrau City, we have felt a warm welcome from the people, and what makes today even more special is the fact that this Johor Bahru outlet has successfully attained the official Halal certification by JAKIM,” said General Manager of Maxim’s Malaysia, Patrick Kwok.

 

Genki Sushi management team

“For us, this achievement is a symbol of our promise to serve every guest with the same freshness, innovation and heartfelt Japanese hospitality that define Genki Sushi. It is also a representation of Maxim’s commitment of connecting people with great food,” he added.

Founded in Japan in 1968, Genki Sushi is recognized as a pioneer in the conveyor belt sushi concept in Malaysia, revolutionizing the way people enjoy Japanese cuisine.

 

The company was founded with the goal of making high-quality, authentic sushi more accessible to diners while offering a modern and efficient dining experience.

 

“This opening holds great significance to us. This newest Genki Sushi is our 227^th store worldwide under the Genki Sushi brand. While it is our sixth store in Malaysia, we are especially proud to finally establish a presence here in Johor Bahru,” said Yoshiko Soga.

 

Participants in the maki making activity

This milestone achievement reflects Genki Sushi’s broader ambitions across Southeast Asia as the brand continues to expand while maintaining the craftsmanship and hospitality that define its Japanese heritage.

 

The brand continues to innovate and expand its footprint, introducing new outlets and menu creations that cater to both loyal fans and new diners.

 

Then, taiko or Japanese drums were rolled to the front entrance of the outlet. Drumsticks were handed to senior management representative of Genki Sushi, Maxim’s Malaysia and AEON Mall Tebrau City who beat the drums to create a thunderous drumroll that declared this outlet officially opened.

 

Genki Sushi locations on the map

While guests were invited into the restaurant for a dining experience, some media guests and Mall representatives chose to start by taking part in the maki-making activity led by the Sushi Chef.

 

For these participants, there was much pride in completing one’s own-made maki and adding it to the exciting menu served by Genki Sushi to celebrate this outlet’s opening event.

 

[More about my dining experience in a separate story.]

 

Genki Sushi is located in the Food Hall, Lot G132 on Level G of AEON Mall Tebrau City, Jalan Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru. Open daily from 1oam to 10pm.