Why did Genki Sushi close?

Why did Genki Sushi close?

The Hawaii State Health Department ordered the immediate closure of nearly a dozen locations of the restaurant chain Genki Sushi on the islands of Oahu and Kauai amid the state’s worst Hepatitis-A outbreak in decades. A Hepatitis-A outbreak of this scale is unusual but not unprecedented in recent decades.

Is Genki Sushi a franchise?

Genki Sushi signed a franchise chain contract for Myanmar restaurants with a local company in August. In Vietnam, an Indonesian company will undertake the franchise operations. And in Malaysia, a Hong Kong company will do so.

Does Genki Sushi use MSG?

In addition to our use of pi-water, we do not use MSG or chemicals when preparing our food. We use mineral rich sea salt. Everything we make is homemade, including our sauces. We hope that you enjoy your visit and food in a “Genki” atmosphere!

Is Genki Sushi from Japan?

Genki Sushi is a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants established in 1990 in Japan. The chain expanded to include locations in Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Kuwait, the Philippines, China, Australia, Cambodia, Myanmar and the United States, including, California, Hawaii and Washington.

How does Genki Sushi work?

Food is delivered via the Kousoku (Express) system, shaped like a Shinkansen bullet train travelling on a track directly to the diner’s table. This original delivery system is programmed to reinforce the importance of freshness when serving sushi. They offer gourmet sushi such as Scallop Carpaccio with Rocket Salad.

Is Genki Sushi popular in Japan?

With multiple branches across Japan and a few international locations, Genki Sushi has become popular with both locals and visitors for its cheap sushi, numerous menu choices, and its unique and entertaining sushi train delivery system.

Does sushi have a lot of MSG?

True, classic sushi should have absolutely *no* MSG in it. It is made up of nothing but clean, fresh, fish, rice with seasonings (vinegar & either mirin (which is a sweet cooking sake) or sugar for that touch of sweetness, and seaweed (as a wrap for rolls).

Are Japanese using MSG?

The Japanese are filled with foods full of MSG (pssss, ancient Japanese secret, it’s where umami comes from) and gluten (soy sauce), yet they are outliving Americans and being less of a fatass while they’re at it. Konbu, a natural producer of monosodium glutamates, so you can’t get more natural than that.

What states have Genki Sushi?