Small hole in the wall type of restaurant but the food was absolutely delicious and the staff is…read morealways super friendly and attentive!

I visited this restaurant today located at 5161 Beach Blvd Unit 5B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, and…read moreordered the beef tripe soup. The side dishes were very flavorful, and I also purchased two drinks that were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided good customer service throughout my visit. The only thing is that they told me that they do not clean tripe in Korea which was hard to believe. I do want to share a concern regarding the preparation of the tripe soup. After beginning the meal, I noticed that the tripe did not appear to have been cleaned. At first, I wondered if this was simply the restaurant's style of preparation, but after researching further, I learned that improperly cleaned tripe can be both unpleasant and potentially unsafe to consume because tripe comes from the stomach lining of the animal. Uncleaned tripe may still contain food residue, digestive material, parasites, worms, bacteria, and strong bile or waste odors. This can potentially lead to issues such as foul smell, unpleasant taste, food poisoning, bacterial contamination including E. coli or Salmonella, and symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea. Proper cleaning is generally considered an essential part of preparing tripe, especially in professional restaurants where customers would quickly notice if the cleaning process was incomplete. Overall, I appreciated the kindness of the staff, the quality of the drinks, and the excellent side dishes. I am only sharing my personal experience and concern specifically regarding the preparation of the tripe soup.

Service is too notch - our waiter was very attentive and friendly!…read more Food - $30.99/lunch is still the best price in town for Korean bbq AYCE consider the variety of meat options and appetizers you' get. Unbeatable price wise! Seasoning- the butter pork was way too salty and hard to eat because of how dry it become after cooked Spicy bulgogi, steak, shrimp, octopus are what I recommended - well seasoned, pair well with kimchi and white rice but don't over do with the rice because it fills you up quickly! My favorite side dishes are the soft tofu, fish katsu & cheese corn! Xtra cheesy and delicious If you're craving Korean food and want to try different types with unlimited kimchi side dishes then this is the place to go!

Enjoyed our time with the soju and the vibe inside. Food was good. Some of the cuts of beef brisket…read morewere inconsistent between orders but overall good quality. Favorite was their pork belly! All the banchan was solid. Service was okay. Took some time to get extra tongs and water which made it difficult to cook/eat faster to make the most of the 2.5 hour limit. Would like to come for their late night pricing for sure

Food is delicious and affordable. I've been coming here for years. It's one of my go to's and…read moredefinitely made a lot of memories here. Under appreciated for sure !

If you haven't visited this spot you are absolutely missing out! I've lived in Jax for 10+ years…read moreand today was my first visit and I was blown away. The ambience when you go in is warm, cosy and welcoming with lots of dark wood, nicely spaced out tables and thoughtful decor. Equally suitable for a romantic date, celebration meal, night out or family dinner. The menu is thorough, the food comes out quick but hot and fresh, and I swear you could close your eyes and pick something random and have a great meal. There's no dedicated kids menu, but there's no need as the staff are quick to make recommendations from the appetizer and small size options based on what your little one likes. They offer both all you can eat BBQ as well as an à la carte menu, with great banchan. I ordered out of my comfort zone and the server put down the scissors and various sauces with a short, clear explanation for each, allowing me to easily navigate how to tackle a new dish. We devoured Tteokboki (which I'm now addicted to), Japchae (great for my kid), Daeji Bulgogi with banchan, and the Beef short rib combo with cold Buckwheat Noodle with spicy sauce, plus a lovely pineapple Soju. This is now a must eat location for me, and I'm absolutely coming back for the AYCE BBQ.

This was our first time at a K-BBQ or Hot-Pot so we just made it up as we went along. The place was…read morepacked the whole time we were there so it is definitely popular but we did not have to wait to be seated. I got the K-BBQ and when I go back, will get the hot pot instead. I just didn't know when some of the stuff was cooked on the grill. Everyone else got the hot pot and it seems like a better deal. Just get the ingredients and throw it in the pot. Grab some noodles, mushrooms, or whatever off the line going by the table and enjoy. A guy at the end of my row ordered prawns that were not on the line. They were huge. The dining enjoyment last for a maximum of 2 hours but you shouldn't need that long. At $150.00 for the four of us, the food was good and the family dining experience is what made it worthwhile.

I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

The place was beat and clean with ample seating. Service was great. Spicy pork bowl was flavourful,…read morenot too spicy and a big portion. The chicken wings we delicious with a perfect amount of crunch. We opted for the teriyaki but there were other options available as well. The fries were so good, I love them a bit well done so they were perfect. The menu had a lot of other options including boba drinks and dessert. This place is a must go to. Check it out and I hope you enjoy it.

Always friendly workers , good food , love the Korean bulgogi , clean restaurant , good vibesread more

Absolutely loved this place! I'm a vegetarian and my partner is very much not - so this was a…read moreperfect spot for both of us. They have one vegetarian broth - we went to another hot pot place before this and were told they would give us hot water for the vegetarian option, so we promptly left there and drove 20 minutes to come here. Loads of options for both hot pot and bbq. Just a $5 upcharge to do bbq as well which is a killer deal. Especially loved the dessert bar and also the Chinese bar too with some yummy premade items and some good banchan too!

Yes yes yes Tons of…read morefood choices! Clean bathrooms! Great service! Prices are decent. One of my favorite places to eat. Definitely come try it. Warning- you have to cook it yourself at the table, but worth it!

Food was amazing music was lively definitely coming back! the waiter was really nice !!!read more

This restaurant is permanently closed and there is a Japanese restaurant. Sad, because it was very…read moregood food.

Owners Nancy & Jack invited us over for an interactive dining experience tonight! This concept…read moreseems to intimidate a lot of folks -- so here's hoping our little group of 14 tells two friends and so on ... we got to taste test all four starter broths - herbal, mushroom lemongrass, and spicy ... ... then we cooked up our individual bowls ... "pvc" protein, veggies, carbs ... once we boiled up and cleaned up ... it was time for BBQ ... steak, salmon, noodles and bulgogi beef ....cooked down onions with liquid butter ... then seared our beef and lo mein noodles! Finishing off the meal with self serve ice cream! Nancy & Jack also own One Third Asian House and Janasteakhouse! Don't be overwhelmed ... go make your dinner from a huge selection of fresh ingredients - meats, vegetables, seafood & noodles, easily accommodate vegan & gluten-free and it brings you together to talk and enjoy your hands-on interactive dining experience!! Definitely recommend!! Servers are happy to help and share the how-to instruction!

I've been to Lanjie several times and each time it hits the spot. We went when it first opened so…read moreall the stations were fully stocked and ready. I usually stick to only hot pot because grilling and hot pot at the same time is too much for me. My go-to broths are herbal or pork bone. The broth is always flavorful and tasty and comforting. With the sauce station, I can customize my dipping sauce as well as adding it to the soup to bring it to the spice level I like. My friend got spicy sichuan, which she can handle the spicy. It is also good but I would go with Korean seafood if I wanted medium spicy. I like the many food options they offer which even includes shrimp with or without the head and snow crab legs. The revolving veggies and noodles are so convenient and fun. I like to get in my leafy greens - they have bok choy, lettuce, napa cabbage, snow pea tips, and water cress (when they have it). It is also nice that they offer different flavors of ice cream in a cup or waffle cone for dessert. Perfect ending to a meal. The service was good and they recently upgraded to electric payment at the table which makes it even more efficient when you're ready to go. Until next time!

Came here on a whim looking for a quick dinner option and I must say I wish I came in much sooner…read moreupon arrival the server was so helpful and let us choose a more comfortable seating for us with no hesitation. The menu is huge for good reason, we got the premium and the cuts were amazing they kept coming,filet, ribs and even shrimp all were so delicious out waiter showed us how to properly cook everything,to our desired temps, food was so delicious we even orders to go the best part was the music and vibe of everyone inside. Can't wait come back

I battled for a while on how to score Gen Korean BBQ House! Whenever I leaned toward a 4, I found…read morethat I needed to leave out my feelings about fighting with the food I eat, which is difficult for me! But that's on me, not the restaurant. And the food, of which this is a hot pot cook and serve yourself full service restaurant has to be considered in my scoring and graded on that. Now, speaking of service, it was outstanding from the door greeter, our server, and having an opportunity to speak with the manager, I will say that the courtesy and attention to detail was evident throughout the eating cooking and eating experience. It has been a few years since I had eaten in this type of restaurant, and being it was my birthday, I kind of said "Oh no!" To myself as I knew what I was in for. But with the psychological game I was playing inside my head, I instantly made a shift and determined to make it a fun and enjoyable experience. It worked! Except my dearest was having difficulty chewing the meat. But again this was not due to the quality of the meats we chose, it was something else. But the food was very good. I loved the appetizers that came with our dinner at the start. I'm scared to eat kimchi because it's often fire on my tongue! But not this time - there was a little heat in most of the appetizers, but nothing that I couldn't handle. It's good to see the restaurant holding back some of the heat to help those who desire less burn from the taste. Now the meats we had all cooked well and timely in the pot. They did sneak a little Mexican in the meat choices with the pollo (chicken) asado! They had al pastor as well, and thought I had ordered it, but it didn't show up. Now, I would say on the pollo asado offering that I felt the spicing was a little too heavy. It was good and I do miss Mexican cuisine from my years in San Diego. We also had pork belly, which I didn't try because I don't eat pork, but it was a good looking option for those who do like it. Now I will say that I did really like the beef bulgogi - was nicely marinated and pretty tender and not overly chewy. Now, I will say that there were only two of us, but I think we would have fared better being in a group of four or more. I will say that the large padded seating booths are pretty awesome! We needed a lot of room to set all the appetizers and choices we made. I also wish I had gotten to try the carne asada and al pastor. But that's for another day :D I do love the ambiance of Gen Korean BBQ. It's modern in appearance. The spacing is good and it's very well-managed and the care in cleanliness is highly visible. It wasn't a busy time when we visited Gen, but we got to see others enjoying their meals here - and most clearly were large groups that seemed to know the drill better that we did at this type of restaurant. With Gen being in Town Center, I have to finally say that the price of the meal was very reasonable, especially when you have a complete menu to choose many items from. It was impressive. If you like Korean BBQ and restaurants of this type, you owe it to yourself to make a visit (and try to get a small group together to go with you)! Recommend: HIGH

I was thrilled to see this truck incidentally as we were looking for another truck. I decided to…read morechange my plans and get something from Taste of Korea instead and I'm glad that I was able to try it. I got the regular doshirak, which was essentially a large bento box. I opted for beef bulgogi and it came with rice, a fried dumpling, japchae, kimchi, pickled veggies, Korean rolled egg, bean sprouts, and a couple of other sides. The food was ready faster than the 15 minutes quoted, which was great. I enjoyed the bulgogi. It was tender and had good flavor. The pickled veggies and kimchi were the most flavorful sides. I also liked the japchae. The dumpling was too greasy, as evidenced by the grease in the wrapper and the egg and rice didn't have much flavor. The egg needed salt. I really wanted - and should've ordered - the Korean hot dog...next time. This place has great customer service and packaging. It's a bit pricey at $20 for what you get or for comparable options, which are within the $15-17 range.

When I was a kid, I was definitely into hot wheels cars. At 99 cents per car, I couldn't get…read moreenough of them. Whether they were small versions of actual vehicles in production, or crazy dragsters or monster themed or anything else the wizards at Mattel could come up with, I wanted them all. You know what I didn't really want or collect as a kid? Trucks. Sorry Tonka. But I just didn't care about dump trucks or bulldozers or big rigs. And you know what, I kind of felt that way as an adult about food trucks. I mean, to me they were fine, but like my penchant for hot wheels in the past, I'd rather go to a sit down restaurant. Yeah, well Taste of Korea has me rethinking my food truck aversion! Located in a pretty ordinary parking lot on Beach Blvd, this is definitely a little food truck that can deliver some fantastic food! The guy taking orders is super friendly and patient as a noob like me tried to figure out what to order. Ultimately went with the Premium Doshirak, the bibimbap and the kimbap. For both the doshirak and the bibimbap I got the bulgogi beef for the protein. On the kimbap I tried the ham. All were excellent. The Doshirak is a cool box filled with banchan - small side dishes, and cooked rice. The banchan include Kimche, Japchae, fried dumplings and some cool desserts. The blogs is excellent and all of the banchan tasted great. I thought the eggplant was a little mushy but the flavor was still really good. Bibimbap flavor was excellent as well. The only downside is that the rice at the bottom doesn't get all crunchy from being cooked at the bottom of the hot bowl. But it was a minor issue to me. And the kimbap was super fresh. The ham wasn't overpowering and it was a nice change from getting role bulgogi in the kimbap as well. The only wish I have is more variation on the proteins for the dishes we got. But the food is super tasty and I look forward to going back to try the fried chicken and well, anything else on the menu. Maybe I'll bring a matchbox car or two to help pass the time while waiting for the food!