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    Gen Korean BBQ House

    3.6 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gotta order bone in short rib when you're forced to pay for dinner on the weekend,  when the website says lunch pricing everyday
    Echosaisis A.

    This place is one of my regular favorite stops whenever I'm in Concord/Walnut Creek (yes, I know they are two different cities, but for a non local, they kind of blend together for me). I usually stop in for the lunch pricing, and I came in on a Saturday, expecting the lunch pricing. After all, the website for this location says "lunch pricing every day". Me and my lunch partner make sure we arrive by 2pm, for this very reason. "Oh, no lunch on weekends", said our wait person, unconcerned. That was a sting, cause guess what the website says????? We still get charged dinner pricing. Our wait person forgets to bring us the sauce/salt/sesame oil dip, brings just one water though we are both sitting there. The wait person walked away apparently ignoring our cries of "excuse me", cause the tables the wait person was passing by, turned around to look at us when they heard us loudly calling "excuse me": Our first meat round came, and we noticed only 3 ban Chan (the little side) came for both of us??? The food was very tasty, especially the beef that came with garlic. That was our favorite. Still no second water, no dipping sauce/salt/sesame oil. The person bussing our table, eventually brought the water. Our wait person was very absent minded, sadly. They also forgot some meat sides. The lunch service was a bit of a hot mess. To be honest. The ambiance was a 7 out of 10. The inside is clean and lit in a almost romatic way. Kind of odd that some of the tables were piled with bottles of soju and sauces, as if to advertise they are available. This takes up room that could have been used for food. Would we come back? Kind of on the fence. The food is great, it's clean inside, but pricing is not consistent with their website, and service was sub par. To be determined!

    Christine R.

    My boyfriend and I decided to give this place a try since we were in the area. We normally go to Cajun Crack'n because not only is the food consistently good, but the service is always excellent. We've also been to Gen Korean BBQ before, just at a different location. When we walked in, the restaurant didn't look busy at all. There were quite a few empty tables, but we were told there would be a 5-minute wait. The host wasn't very welcoming and simply said, "5 minutes, wait over there." It wasn't rude enough to ruin the experience, but it definitely wasn't the warm first impression you'd hope for. The wait ended up being closer to 10 minutes, which was confusing since there were still several empty tables. It also didn't appear that they were short-staffed. We saw about five employees walking around the dining room, and while I'm not sure if they were all servers, there seemed to be plenty of staff on the floor. Unfortunately, the service throughout our meal was just very slow. We had to keep flagging down our server--or any available server--whenever we needed something. Our server herself was friendly, which honestly makes this review a little harder to write because she was pleasant whenever we interacted with her. However, the overall lack of urgency from the staff and the less-than-friendly greeting from the host affected our experience. On the positive side, the food was great and came out quickly, so I have no complaints there. But dining out isn't just about the food--it's also about the service and overall experience. The quality of the meal was enough to bring us in, but the service is what will determine whether we come back.

    Lauren F.

    I really like Korean BBQ but unfortunately this wasn't our best experience. We came early on a Saturday evening for dinner and didn't have to wait long for a table. There were four of us. The ventilation at the table where we were seated was not ideal. Most other tables had a hood above and the smoke went straight up. Unfortunately, due to where the AC vent was located above us, that overpowered the hood above the table and the air/smoke blew to one side of the table during the entire meal. We tried the various types of meat, which didn't seem like it was high quality. We even asked one of the servers if the steak was supposed to be that tough and he offered to bring out another one. One thing about the experience that was excellent was the service. Everyone was really on top of clearing our empty plates and replacing the grill. Sometimes, they offered to replace the grill even when we didn't feel like it was ready yet. Nic, our server, was fantastic and explained everything and was very helpful. The food could have been better.

    Tommy C.

    Came for lunch. It's a good deal at $22 for lunch. Plenty of open tables but still a 20min wait to get seated. 4 item limit each round. Bulgogi and soy beef belly were the 2 best meats we tried today. Out of several items like top sirloin and Korean fried chicken. Slow service. Seats, ventilation, and decor have not aged well.

    Anthony R.

    I've been here twice before and both previous times the service was slow, but my youngest kid wanted to go here for their seventeenth birthday dinner. So off we went. We had a party of 8 and the wait time wasn't bad at all. So that was a plus since we didn't make a reservation. This time the service was amazing! Our server, Vincent, aka Vinny, was on point. We never had to wait for anything. Vinny, you turned our previous experience around and we will definitely be back and hope to have you again. Now to the food. Everything is delicious. There's a lot to choose from. My only complaint was the shrimp. I wish it came ready to just toss on the grill. I don't like having to do all of the dirty work, lol. Aside from that, it was all super delicious. The ambiance is nice, but loud. It can be hard to hear people sitting a ways down from you, but it's still a great experience. Overall,a great experience and thanks to Vinny, we'll definitely be back.

    Mary S.

    Service was slow during weekday lunch rush. We had to ask for a few things that were missed and some never arrived. It was a little tricky constantly having to flag our server. The food and value overall were good.

    Brittany E.

    Our second time here. First time was terrible. Second time amazing Jaidan was our server! Super nice and educated us on how it worked. Was fast efficient, friendly!! Absolutely amazing!! We did several rounds of food. When I accident my ordered meat with no flavor he offered seasons for it. Made it tolerable lol. Ambiance tonight was chill not too busy, Jaidan replaced our grill several times!! And without asking. Honestly Jaidan made our experience 1,000x's better than the first time. Food was great!! But the service was *chef's kiss * absolutely love great service and it's hard to find now a days. Anyways great food great service. Even the front lady was super nice and friendly !!

    Jessica L.

    We went for our friends birthday at 11 AM on a Saturday. It was nice because there wasn't a wait! Our table had one grill but easily sat 6 people. They do a great job of changing out the grill pretty often, so your food doesn't get burnt. You are limited to 4 items per round, but unlimited rounds, in two hours. We were surprised about how much we were able to eat, but the meat is so high quality and not too fatty! We really appreciated how often the waiters would check on us. Overall great time!

    Lincoln T.

    We've been to this Gen Korean location several times, and it is always a great experience! With young kids, the prices are actually lower than our local AYCE spot, and Gen Korean even has a larger menu. On a Sunday at 12:30p, our party of 4 was seated immediately. We scanned the QR code menu, max of 4 meats could be ordered, and no doubling up. We started with the beef bulgogi, sweet garlic beef belly, honey soy beef belly, and pork belly marinated with rich garlic sauce...wanting to go with the thin, flavorful cuts. We went 4 rounds and had just as many grill changes! With all the other extras like japchae, calamari, mandu, and fresh salads, we were more than satisfied and felt like it was totally worthwhile!

    GEN Korean BBQ 4/2026
    Elizabeth L.

    First time dining here. We were told a 10-20 minute wait, but ended up waiting longer than 20 minutes. Lunch is $21.95 for AYCE Korean BBQ, which is a pretty reasonable price. There's a good variety of options--beef, pork, chicken, and shrimp--and you grill everything yourself. Some of the beef was good, and some didn't even need sauce. The banchan were minimal and mostly spicy, and overall didn't really feel like traditional Korean flavors. Drinks and desserts cost extra. We ordered around 8 different beef, chicken, and shrimp items, but the sides were hit or miss. The dwenjang soup was bland, japchae was also pretty tasteless, and the hotteok was tough. We also ordered edamame and never got it. Service was where things really fell short. It was hard to get a server's attention, and we had to keep waving. I asked for an extra bowl and it took a while. There was only one tong at first, so we had to ask for another. Same with getting a clean plate. To be fair, they did change the grill without us asking, but overall it felt like we had to keep asking for everything. We even mentioned it was our first time dining at the restaurant and asked for some guidance, but didn't really get any. The whole experience ended up feeling a bit exhausting instead of enjoyable. That said, for the price, the BBQ itself is decent and you get 2 hours to eat. I would come back mainly for the $21.95 lunch price, but not for the overall experience.

    2 Meats, 2 Sides, and Steamed Rice

    Ordered the bulgogi, garlic chicken, cucumber, and potato salad. It comes with rice and japchae.

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    Winston L.

    Our friends got us some gift cards from Costco for or a meal out at GEN. We were excited to visit today, but expectations were tempered based on other Yelp reviews. We went for a Sunday lunch. Got there at 11:30 and only a few other patrons were there. By the time we left at around 1, a little over half the restaurant was full. I wanted to address the service since there were so many Yelp complaints. Our server, Duane, was super nice, and really everyone we were interacting with were friendly. They do seem a bit understaffed though especially in the kitchen. The meats for cooking came out fairly quickly. The sides were extremely slow. We were half an hour into our meal and none of the sides had arrived. About an hour in we ran out of food at the table (a sign of everything being backed up). In terms of the food, I thought the meat quality was pretty good. We liked the Honey Soy Beef Belly and Galbi. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Daechang (ox intestine). We cooked it until it was 1/3 of its original size - super chewy and interesting. For the sides, everything was ok, but the standout side was the Hottoek. Flaky exterior and a soft and not too sweet filling. The menu is a bit intimidating and we actually glossed over an entire page of sides we could have gotten. From that page, I would have ordered salad, radish paper, and rice paper. Overall, a good experience if you don't mind waiting a little for ordering.

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    Chie X.

    I was disappointed with the service during my first visit. I waited about 35 minutes for my food, which was much longer than expected. The japchae was very tough and lacked flavor. I also requested an additional side dish, but it never arrived. Even my drinks were served late. While the prices are reasonable, the quality of service needs significant improvement. Better attention to customers and faster service would greatly improve the dining experience.

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    Are the tip included?

    No. Still a reasonable price.

    What is the price for weekend lunch?

    you'll be ordering off the dinner menu, so dinner price. we ate there for lunch on a friday this month, thinking it would be paying lunch price but nope!

    Does anyone know what type of soju is used in the yogurt soju cocktail? It was soooo good! And wanted to know the brands that were used

    Can i eat alone for ayce?

    Yes you can why not

    Are they requiring vaccination cards? Also, how much for weekends?

    No and masks are no longer required either.

    How much of the menu is gluten free? Is the soy sauce gluten free?

    The soy sauce is not gluten free and cross contamination is high risk.

    What are the current hours on Saturday?

    How much is dinner / weekend lunch / weekend dinner price?

    Now, $28.95

    Do they have a kids price?

    Yes. But I can't remember how much. It was cheaper then the adult price.

    Anyone know if they are requiring vaccination cards?

    No they are not

    Are they serving lunch at the lunch price? Review from a month ago said they were charged regular price for weekday lunch.

    Yes they are . Only on weekends is same pricing as dinner

    What are the two sauces the give you in the little white plates?

    One is sesame oil, the other is a soy based sauce (also called brisket sauce). The third option in the white plate is salt and pepper

    Do they take reservations?

    For parties bigger than 10, they do.

    Are they still offering take out orders?

    Yes they are

    Many outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating :)

    Why don't you guys carry beef tongue like other Gen?

    Do you take reservations? If so, how do we make them. We have a group of 7.

    Reservations are for parties bigger than 10 people

    Do they charge kids and toddlers the same price as adults?

    Different pric for children :) kids 12 & under $9.95 I recall while adults in Concord paid $19.95. Lunch prices. Great 👍 value family 👪 of four before 3 p.m.!

    How long is the wait for food?

    Once seated, about 10 minutes after order (I thought it should have been quicker!) They are short-staffed, unfortunately, like many other businesses *

    Do they do reservations of a party of 6+?

    Not currently.

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    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup - Daeho galbijjim with cheese (@joeynht)

    Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

    4.4(223 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    All of the staff were very friendly And Seollong Tang was…read moreRich & flavorful. Kalbijjim also perfect

    My first Kalbijjim experience! The fam and I came here for lunch on a weekend, and we were able to…read moreget seated right away. It was spacious and clean inside. The staff were friendly as well. We looked at the menu and ordered, and then we got some of banchan / veggie side dishes for our meal. We ordered the following - Japchae - noodles appetizer. Was a very decent size for an appetizer as well. The kids really enjoyed this. Tofu Stew - i usually get this spicy, but since my daughter didn't want spice, we got it not spicy at all. Tofu was soft and the beef was alright. This dish was on the more saltier side in our opinions, but wonder if the spice they would have added would have balanced out the saltiness. The side of rice helped cut the saltiness as well. Bimbimbap - love these stone bowl rice dishes! Was pretty standard and we added a fried egg on top as well. My son was a fan of this dish. I expected a bit more. Kalbijjim - the must dish to get here! We ordered the MINI one since we were sharing everything, and we didn't add on any toppings. The dish came and it was really big and amazing. However, either the person didn't hear me or ignored me, it turned out it was the regular size as we were charged $80+ for it instead of the $30 mini size one. It was really tasty - both the short ribs on the bones and not on the bone. There were radish, potato, and rice cakes mixed in there as well. If we knew we were getting a regular one, I would have liked some toppings such as corn or something... not too sure what happened there, but it was still really tasty. We had a bit leftover and were given a box with no lid. They would seal the box with the plastic wrap thingy. Would come back again.

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    Yaedam Korean BBQ - Salad

    Yaedam Korean BBQ

    3.9(398 reviews)
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    Came here for a birthday dinner with two friends…read more Atmosphere The restaurant is pretty big with its own parking lot, which is always a plus. They offer both AYCE sushi and AYCE KBBQ, so you can choose depending on what you're in the mood for. The Experience The birthday boy picked sushi for the night. Overall it was pretty mid. The salmon was decent, but most of the other items were just okay. Nothing really stood out. Final Thoughts Would I come back? Maybe, but probably only if someone else wanted to.

    Craving AYCE KBBQ and found Yaedam on Yelp nearby! Surprised to find it's also an AYCE sushi…read morespot??? How??? Too many good things bundled in one :3 We arrived on a Wednesday evening and experienced no wait, though I imagine weekends are more lively. Large parking lot attached to the side. The restaurant is spacious and cozy, decorated with a blend of modern and traditional decor. Lighthearted pop covers fill the room with an upbeat air. All staff caring for us were kind and accommodating. My partner and I both chose the B course ($39.95/ea). Great options & good quality meats! Even delicious options for pescatarians :P Some favorites: - PRIME BEEF MARINATED SHORT RIB (perfectly seasoned) - PREMIUM PORK BELLY (so juicy. IMO better than their flavored ones because less salty. Admittedly I broke my pork fast for KBBQ... OTL) - SPICY SQUID (yooooo unexpectedly fire) The meats are generously portioned; prepare yourself with a voracious appetite :P Already looking forward to the next visit~~~

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