Genta Dining Bar

You may do a double take when you pass the spacious front windows of this place on the corner of Customs and Commerce streets. Whilst maintaining its very reasonable prices, Genta has had a serious facelift, transforming itself from an inexpensive izakaya into a rather sleek cafe? & bar. The interior is a long shotgun space, white walls discreetly lit, and a tableau of large sake bottles lining the opposite wall – backlit for maximum effect. The menu still has an A to Z of many izakaya-style dishes – try the okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake) or the kushiage skewers – however there are now more international “fusion”-style dishes included. Amongst others, there is Genta’s original Tom Yum-style ramen (Japanese noodles in a spicy Thai broth), the Fresh Spring Rolls (again, Southeast Asian influence) and the coconut chicken curry, and a nasi goreng. More and more workers and professionals in the city are finding that the large number of choices on the menu and Genta’s convenient location make this ideal for either a quick lunch or a more leisurely affair. For those in a real hurry, there are the sushi packs lining Genta’s front window display. Genta is also happy to cater for parties; you can preorder sushi and larger dishes, when you book.